L PR Roundup New AMA brochure have produced new brochure called Flights Fancy will re place former handout printed blue pa per called Skys Limit outside PR agency worked very closely us devel oping total concept supervised production printing new piece think its just great Certainly will enhance image sport national associa tion Flights Fancy includes brief descrip tion AMA Museum Among other plans brochure intend place literature racks tourist stops along main highways interstates leading Washing ton DC Restons best tourist attraction ought capitalize Well using Skys Limit brochure summer shows other purposes waste mall shows trade shows club events other times AMA handouts required well ship Flights Fancy Well looking feedback individ uals clubs learn publics reaction new piece Austrian aeromodeling May/June year took long-awaited vacation England USSR Europe first stop Europe Vienna hosted Dr Georg Breiner President Austrian Aero Club Georg has often visited United States has guest AMA HQ Reston first Saturday Vienna taken very nice permanent flying field town En zesfeld met local fliers Old-Timer meet Touring field impressed control-tower-type building housed fully equipped kitchen large eating area storage area tractor related field maintenance equipment observation deck equipped windsock Outside some picnic tables noon enjoyed delicious Hungarian goulash hot spicy Vienna sausages trimmings truly best food ever eaten flying field ladies catered day outdid themselves also enjoyed some great Aus trian beer us werent fly ing Austrians have motto Fly first drink later Made good sense thought AMA Safety Committee would also approve friendliness welcome received made memorable experience Confirmed belief modelers nice people wher ever happen find Iowa Aviation Preservation Center anyone traveling southwestern Iowa business pleasure theres new aviation museum visit Housed Greenfield Municipal Air port its second aircraft museum Iowa present consists 11 historic planes dat ing 1920 1940 museum open 1000 am 500 pm weekdays 100 500 pm weekends Admission charges minimal $2 adults $1 children under 12 years age center home Iowa Aviation Hall Fame recognizes achieve ments aviators Hawkeye State Interestingly enough Hugh Sidey Time magazine fame also aviation buff/AMA member born Greenfield brother still runs family newspaper business drop office say Hi another AMA member youre Further details can gained contacting Diane Weiland Executive Director 1-515/3437184 Cape Ann RIC Club Sam DiNoto Methuen MA sent some interesting information cluded newspaper clippings petition letter explaining complex situation Its familiar story New residences built near existing flying field complaints centering safety neighborhood children meeting town selectmen threatened loss field field Rowley MA Sam has taught countless kids fly model planes former students David Preston upset potential loss field went out wrote petition called hundreds field neighbors wound up 200 signatures interested residents area wanted field kept open mentioned courtesy club members visitors field An equally high number said fliers allowed children free access field kids enjoying educational experience being An annual open house sponsored club Its resulted good neighbor policy works Club officers passed stringent laws guide members flying habits made provisions disciplinary action violators Twenty field coordinators have appointed club 235 mem bers make sure safety enforced times club has adopted bylaw mandat ing sound level 90dB 12 ft though no noise complaints have received great example club came close losing its flying site worked hard publicize its reputation capitalized have strict rules tight sound con trol still have field Good workand good luck thanks Sam sharing story us Redlands Miniature Aircraft Association clubs taking advantage air shows military base open houses Public events allow model aircraft clubs chance display models either static form part days flying exhibitions both Very often such weekend shows draw thou sands people have never seen sophisticated model aircraft lives Pete Roehling Redlands CA sent some ex cellent background information photo graphs clubs participation huge show Norton AFB San Bernadino CA 200000 visitors base year see static displays almost current USAF equipment Vintage civilian military aircraft also hand club display located large han gar next runway Members brought about 20 aircraft types sizes plugged VCR showed Byron Orig inals tape Striking Back real attention-getter An RC trainer raffled off profits given local charity Dozens visitors asked questions handled club members interest level very high club expects get new members delight crowd flying demon strations put club members later day Helicopter clipped-wing Cub Kaos flown Everyone felt very positive experience both club members spectators Congratulations Redlands group getting out pushing sport have similar story tell lets hear well pleased pass experiences Continued page 124 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF e Executive Director ymca Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 comptroller Lynne Collins 0 com petition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson November 1990 123 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director proeided apace month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position 01 AMA Executive Council Cont pg 123 along encourage other AMA clubs Its great way build understanding Thanks again Pete 1990 Nats As write have just returned Lawrenceville IL did make particular event live outside region would like recap some media cover age got stories USA Today Chicago Tribune local newspaper day local TV station Evansville Terre Haute Vincennes day live broad casts WAKO-Radio day also made daily call-in reports other TV radio sta tions excellent example bene fits advance work AMA staff out side PR agency course events big difference case tne great cooperation local AMA clubs Chamber Commerce both Vin cennes Lawrenceville absence major catastrophe immediate area well remember press conference arranged 1984 Reno Nats very morning some thugs kidnapped bank man ager taped device chest said bomb held him hostage until could open bank vault dont have tell people whod invited press conference gone instead Thats right following story Model aviation took backseat morning So its great everything falls place can look back resounding success saying goes thats history al ready planning 1991 next month 124 Model Aviation SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Recent issues two model publications have included incorrect information respect AMA insurance RC frequency matters September 1990 issue Model Airplane News contained letter editor AMA member cluded within letter comment concerning AMA insurance stated AMA pays crash AMA sanctioned field youre member AMA sanctioned club THIS STATMENT IS NOT CORRECT Academy does qualify sanction flying sites Further have member AMA char tered sanctioned club insured As long AMA member flies according AMA Safety Code sured whether regular flying site member club Academy does however encourage members belong chartered club fly established flying sites Other issues contained letter addressed communication editor Model Airplane News Academy detailed appropriate actions taken Academy September 1990 issue Scale RC Modeler contained editorial comment stated Are aware fact series inexpensive radios manufactured certain producer RC equipment largest couldnt pass inspection maker petitioned FCC waiver whatever FCC grants com pany now using its own quality guidelines transmitters receivers way much less strin gent required AMA AMA looking other way because doesnt want lose companys considerable advertising magazine else would Ask elected representatives about Academy through its attorneys has contacted FCC regarding statement concerning waiver Part attorneys response reads FCCs staff Office Engineering Technology QET has emphatically informed us FCC does waive type acceptance requirements radio service especially instances equip ment cannot meet FCCs technical standards marketed sold within United States regard Part 95 type acceptance rules OET stated have never waived type acceptance rules have no recent requests waiver Concerning matter AMA looking other way please note equipment contained listing provided AMA News section month has documentation file AMA independent testing labo ratory attesting fact such equipment meets better published AMA guidelines should noted present FCC requirements transmitter type acceptance less stringent recommended AMA guidelines Currently FCC final stages rule making respect proposals submitted Academy individual Glenn Whidden approved rules created process will require manufacturers meet requirements currently meeting voluntarily Should have questions regarding issues please direct proper individuals AMA HO Carl Maroney insurance matters Bob Underwood RC frequency matters PR Permanent building kitchen control tower etc General view government-sponsored fly-at Austrian field whole site 18 well kept ing field Enzesfeld Austria Note club andand houses trout stream behind Austrian banners tip paved runwaybuilding Once year club has fish fry can just seen Sailplane also visible topfor members Stream stocked mainleft centertamed club members Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Campaign Executive Bob Brown Bradford PA Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler Allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District Ill leading way toward developing positive political public awareness current involvement Academy Pennsylvania State Parks primary example effort Elect continue efforts significant program should directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable put program type interests both competition sport flying Whether international competi tor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands model ing interests everyone disci pline Please elect Bob Brown Peter Waters Northville MI completes six years two terms District VP am pleased see way AMA Dis trict 7 have benefited ideas ef forts during time further term would allow con tinue developing services AMA members clubs increase visi bility AMA local areas can done either through AVP program ex panded district associations such ing developed Grand Rapids fall now have District Patch ing copied other districts experi mental office PR Insurance Coordi nator bringing AMA HQ closer clubs wish extend idea means having AMA HQ have also introduced experi ment contest coordination AMA HQ shall watch very closely next year National Model Sport Aviation Center now going real Mun Damian M Rhodes Portland OR happy representation service current VP read no further believe should something better am man District VP should promote programs encourage newcomers facilitate com munication between AMA HQ mem bership enhance dialogue between clubs district represent modeler Although new modeling have active participant serving secretary two clubs five years am also Con test Director background aviation constructing DC-9 series 80 cur rently own own masonry business may lack experience can offer en thusiasm open mind willingness serve believe together can revi talize modeling Pacific Northwest need vote Thank Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote cie chairman Development Committee hope continue overseeing hardware becomes installed now own land site development plans works procurement cycle has very time-consuming next phase will permit attend district matters look forward being area often AMA run large number volun teers time allocate AMA bus iness limited changing priorities business model aviation al lows flexibility cover needs district sends out amongst membership flying watching background ranges Indoor filmies Giant RC see intriguing skills aspects obsessionI wear RC blinkers am certain elected further term vice president will continue benefit AMA Dis trict 7 Ed McCollough Portland OR has plea sure serve members District Xl representative Executive Council last several years changes have taken place Dis trict Academy since first elected grow number ac tivity year fact District Xl leader relative numbers members involved modeling activity changes way AMA district continue grow prosper positive aspects po sition during years have chance meet know gether have talked about things have solved problems Thats works best since communication leads solution As example problem often discussed lack West Coast Nats After lot talk some real communication combined hard work District Xl members held very first Northwest Nats experience learned what can accomplish work together can will showcase other programs same success did Nats As VP will continue look after promote interests District Xl members AMA matters just have past what Ive done far liking ask vote Statement Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH name Dave Brown am candidate reelection Executive Vice President AMA lieve performance over last three years position worthy vote EVP officer responsible business financial affairs organ ization have knowledge experience handle job enjoy doing As decision business must weigh pros cons act accordingly case have certain assetsand yes few liabilities asset side have time ability job understand finance accounting business know make best use knowledge AMAs benefit get along well both other members Executive Council staff AMA President Don Lowe make particularly good team negative side tend talk too much tend blunt tend get involved too things tend write informa tive dull column magazine have served AMA Executive Coun cil 11 years would appreciate re electing another three-year term lieve past performance job described bylaws warrants reelection RCHTA Chicago Model Hobby Show During sixth annual Chicago Model Hobby Show held October 18-21 OHare Expo Center Rosemont IL attend ees will notice number items new exhibition exciting additions re sult joint effort between Academy Model Aeronautics AMA shows sponsor Radio Control Hobby Trade As sociation RCHTA static model display featuring some finest model airplanes Chicago area has added shows floor plan AMA con tacted local sanctioned clubs obtain mod els exhibit will show modelers nonmodelers alike skills crafts manship involved model airplane building Also area will Helicopter flying cage spectators can witness thrill challenge Radio Control Helicopter flying Sunday October 21 series Delta Dart building seminars will held anyone terested constructing stick-and-tissue rubber-powered model Building sessions will run 10am 1130 am 1 pm 230 pm Conference Center can accessed through show floor Academy worked closely RCHTA developing program intended introduce model aviation show attendees especially children Participation seminars including Delta Dart kits supplies will free charge Over 450 manufacturers will exhibiting demonstrating newest products show billed worlds largest model hobby show Public show hours 59pm Friday October 19 10am 6 pm Saturday October 20 10am 5 pm Sunday October 21 Admission $6 adults $3 children ages six 12 free children under 5 AMA booth will located static model display area Headquarters personnel will hand meet public answer questions concerning model avi ation national association November 1990 125 Vice PresidentDistrict 3 Vice PresidentDistrict 7 Vice PresidentDistrict 11 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr c4 , rdgr 17K32 CrArV7-5-7OAt eu7DE 0 %7A r onals Sound measurements taken during first round RC Scale years Nationals requested CD information purposes Scale rules state effective muffler will used dont give definition term end result has relatively little effort run quiet engines Scale As group Scale fliers havent really done much way looking propeller selection either Cur rent procedures create some very loud aircraft some RC Scale aircraft Nats registered quite low sound levels majority upper end regis ter loudest recorded 107 dBA nine feet Several appeared louder air ground although means accurate checking would have considered opinion measured sound levels course conjecture Im proposing next year contestant required fill out form listing model name engine used muffler propeller brand configuration other per tinent data Any sound readings taken could related sheets intent would categories Pennsylvania demo demonstration held benefit Pennsylvania officials part ongoing process develop some sort agreement flying sites within state park system questions concerns what noise standards should used demonstration impressed officials could result implementation lower sound level standard park system what some members might desire high est recorded sound level among aircraft flown demonstration 91 dBA measured over grass particular aircraft Pattern plane officials im pressed apparent quietness air craft especially struck differ ence earlier experiences AMA members Pennsylvania awaiting outcome entire process Mufflers Last month made mention work done San Diego promised show some homemade muffler modifica tions have proven effective Three con cepts shown month Other proposals will appear later date Thanks go Wil bur Hubbard Jim Wilson others San Diego County Association Model Clubs input Figure 1 depicts simpler modifica tions can performed could use ful muffler doesnt separate has center exhaust exit such type installed K&B 40 As shown drawing change consists tube has cap welded silver soldered front end al lowing bolt front muffler shell drawing specifies steel wool used tube exit Another alternative would copper scrub pad Stainless steel wool available might work better would less likely corrode stands up wear much better modification can made number mufflers Shown Figure 2 modification twopiece mufflers such Royal 40 45 arrows show exhaust gas flow N Woab oWrL SPACC /~tjr Loos-h-y PeA i7Jif IC 00 L o 6LJX 4e6- e4'779 ~ CE g i 4uAy pRo.q z CO A~ 7jfr~0 4IVf d7L 2,,A-2 J 0 0 000 0 AIJ# ____________ a o 9 11 1 SF~-e 70 ejA~ E4W SM U F - G4 czizz AMN4#sr 72/ da AAd Wy mr#~Err AA TOcFg* r W O NLdk~1G z/cFZI 2 C 11W 11 I. 1 jCJS d4CA 5OJ sure can shown other drawings must completely empty fully discharged Pressure cans havent depressurized can dangerous Examples cans can use Ronson butane Chlor oseptic Maalox Whip others Also note relatively small cans afterportion stock muffler used may laid aside interior can muffler shell can lined hightemperature silicone further sound sup pression middle chamber can loosely packed either steel copper wool sure seal joints high-temperature sil icone Use screws shown vibration doesnt cause separation assembly Figure 3 shows variation use pres 7-7 VI A00V4S d- 4 4J 7JwN Sara y sure cans mufflers dont separate Using larger can makes possible apply muffler intended 60-size engine shown would 40 engine afterchamber outside stock muffler can loosely packed steel wool inte rior surfaces can coated hightemperature silicone Jim Wilson has found further reduces exhaust sound levels can sizes used package various cosmetic products %-in tube used larger engine muffler optimum num ber sizes holes 22 Y16-in holes 12 7/a-in holes arrowed line shows ex haust gas flow sure seal joints modification high-temperature silicone probably uses up allotted space month follow later date 126 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified 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 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module 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 RF Module 93782 Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4F CirrusExcell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P CirrusExcell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F CirrusExcell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P FutabaConquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP FutabaConquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaConquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7U1-IF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaAttack FP-4NBLAM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FutabaFP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Hitec USAMaster 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USAMaster 7 &7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER 627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7Airplane-NEr-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEU-J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA SynopsisExecutive Council July 23 1990 July Executive Council meeting took place Muncie IN following tendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Meeting Bayside NY VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters North ville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Ca VP-X Reg gie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice Pres ident Ev Langworthy Also attendance Vince Mankowski Ex ecutive Director John Worth Executive Director Emeritus Present Academys executive staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Carl Maroney Special Services Direc tor Bob Vojslavek Operations Director Ge offrey Styles Marketing Director Guests included Lillian Worth Harry Mur Continued page 131 November 1990 127 early August busy summer fast waning Im trying catch up Nationals held Lawrenceville IL Vincennes IN turned out great over 1200 entries including Free Flight Indoor Outdoor So add count two categories Outdoor held later should have biggest Nats ever Entries reached record numbers Heli copter Pylon categories very large other events fine turnout tells us few things Nats located Midwest coupled good facilities model ers will come best Nats entry prior 1990 Dayton OH 1976 over 1600 contestants must commend citizens Law rencevilleNincennes area great hos pitality Everywhere went pleas antly received Press coverage outstand ing daily articles front page local newspapers new Nats manager Chip Smith did fine job first Nats classic example trial fire heard compliments wellorganized well-run contest heard sev eral people say best Nats ever primary site auxiliary sites generally very good certainly Pattern Racing Soaring Helicopter groups should have no complaints Con trol Line sites little rough Ive heard promises improvements de cide go back another Nats Following Nats held Council meeting Muncie IN prioritized site choices next year Westover AFB Chicopee MA first choice available will return Lawrenceville facilities Westover considered premier site good entry previously Next year plan assign 50 RC fre quencies will possible hold simul taneous RC events site 1991 Industry has promised availability 50 airplane frequencies 1991 review very long list narrowband equipment certified meet 1991 stan dards printed Model Aviation evi dent suitable equipment available new systems available manufacturers offering equipment update programs low cost making pos sible fly wideband restrictions nominal investment seems right way assure maximum protection paging systems restricting day flying little possible Narrow band should norm real ize change traumatic some thats way life Without innovation change would still flying superre generative equipment time 27255 465 MHz still operate hobby would long dead really think would happy still drove Model T Ford its attendant reliability comfort performance restrictions Would want cross Atlantic Ford Trimotor DC3 dont think Time marches change comesand hope progress commend AMA Frequency Commit tee its contribution over years Its work directly influences just AMA mem bers RC modeler country well other countries Yes US frequencies also used other countries committee often busy protecting interests FCC may realize no status quo frequency assignments constant pressure other interests use frequencies will never end increasing use personal com munications remote control kinds devices jams RF spectrum So demand growing share what al ready available well crowd fre quency assignments spectrum Thus pressure narrower band opera tion Please understand current ap proach frequency assignment what desired simply could get committee enlisted volun tary help industry see would work guess what does now volved FCC final act tighten ing radiation specs assure legal con trol transmitters narrow-band opera tion People tell frequency busi ness complex hard understand Yes gets deeply involved technical rationale dont fret about Frequency Committee pro tecting interests have some pretty knowledgeable people donating time matter part update equipment 91 specs qualified source primarily manufacturer buy guideline equipment RC modeler country should AMA member because greatly benefit work frequencies insur ance coverage magazine Model Avia tion competitions fly-ins flying site support other services available AMA membership best bargain around want services just convince flying buddy join cause what get directly proportional resources haveits simple modeler should become AMA member Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 August 21 1990 Its hard believe has month since wrote last col umn Since last column yours truly has quite busy lot things Nats followed Council meeting Oshkosh back real job meantime have gotten replace ment C-172 destroyed tornado have spent spare time stripping usable stuff out wreckage Whew lot parts simple full-scale airplane hope C-182 good airplane C-172 Next week Im off Wash ington quarterly visit Ac counting Department NAA meet ing Enough travelogue Whats new AMA ask Well getting some heat decision eliminate credit given join AMA middle year problem credit vouchers theyre really accounting liability such require careful han dling example member joins mid year paying $40 give him $20 credit voucher assign $40 come fiscal year defer $20 next year record come year record offset ting liability $20 What individ ual doesnt renew next year ac count complicated what does renew doesnt use credit voucher Does voucher remain outstanding liability does get wiped out credited unearned come list questions could go on think get drift prob lem past AMA HQ didnt keep track credit vouchers sued impossible assess po tential liability Further use vouchers wasnt restricted renewal purposes people using buy Supply Service items Think about af fects accounting system Okay okay understand need something join middle year please dont ask us return credit voucher system have suggested go fullyear membership membership expiring anniversary its purchase sounds okayuntil think about would make life easier HQ spread ing out renewal load over year would also make insurance handling unwieldy site-owner chartered club insurance programs tied individual program fact theyre under policy Can imagine being club secretary continually trying ensure everyone flies club field current member member simply gets renew has accident 128 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ot ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 both club insurance site owners insurance void think site owners would take risk wouldnt efficient way handle midyear memberships simply drop new membership rate appropri ate amounts year progresses may necessary limit drops say $30 after April 30 $20 after July 30 $10 after October 30 least would eliminate voucher problem system has its serious problems however Right now have membership categories would make head swim addition age categories like Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen have Boosters Patrons etc get publications question Lets see No-publications option some news letter-only others magazine taken family mem ber category. aaaargh Such seemingly simple solution does have become complicated developed prorated dues system categories application card would rival Tower catalogue sheer size did some categories others could cost senior citizen fam ily member join certain times year does normal adult short guys gals working problem takes time lot thought work out details Theres no such thing system thats simpe yet allQws nice little breaks spe cial cases simple system would volve charging single price mem bers no special rates Juniors Sen iors Senior Citizens family members etc dont think will fly Last month spent quite bit time nuts bolts FAI programs month get mention gravy Ear lier year Indoor team whipped rest world overwhelming fash ion Jim Richmond became World Champion unbelievable sixth time have success report As pre dicted after serving jury team trials RC Electric team did real well get ting both silver team medal silver dividual medal Jason Perrin CL Speed US team got bronze medal Carl Dodge became new World Champion CL Aerobatics thats Stunt us team got silver Paul Walker brought home bronze Congrat ulations guys its nice see yall well Ill end up month few thoughtprovoking questions think about Does AMA spend too much time promoting itself enough time promoting mod el aviation Would support efforts promote model aviation Till next month ALABAMA Kraft Southeast 118 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 ARIZONA Lance HaIle 115 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 RC Service 102 Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N 10th St Phoenix AZ 85029 Beemer RC West Dist 05 17252 E Falcon Drive 3 Fountains Hills AZ 85268 CALIFORNIA Custom Electronics 09 PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 Authorized Radio Control Service 128 327 S Stage Coach Ln Fallbrook CA 92028 Airtronics Inc 03 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 Futaba Corp America 10 4 Studebaker Irving CA 92718 GSP Products 23 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 S & D RC Service 122 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 Cannon Electronics Inc 06 2828 Cochran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 FLORIDA Charles D Ehinger 116 1910 Virginia Ave 1403B Ft Myers FL 33901 Wollitz RC 111 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 Southern Radio Control 126 2378 Lind wood Ave Naples FL 33962 Radio South 22 43 W Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 E L Litchfield 130 4307 Woodside Manor Tampa FL 33624 ILLINOIS Hobby Dynamics 07 PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico 19 PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MASSACHUSEllS John Hill RC Squadron Inc 119 PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MARYLAND TSA 110 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MICHIGAN D&j Electronics 105 900 Lucy Rd Howell Ml 48843 Kraft Midwest 21 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MISSOURI Ace RC Inc 02116 W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NEW JERSEY RjL Control Systems 121 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 Francis S Key 107 1072 Irick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 Polks/Aristo-Craft 17 346 Bergen Ave Jer sey City NJ 07304 Ocean County RC Service 108 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NEW YORK Lons RC Service 1092062 Rabbit Ln Phoe nix NY 13135 OHIO World Engines 20 8960 Rossash Ave Cin cinnati OH 45236 Aero Models 106 Route 5 7021 Chippewa Rd Medina OH 44256 Seville RC Hobbies 1049818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 Rons RC Service 113 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OREGON Artex Aircraft Supply 103 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PENNSYLVANIA John 1-lickey 114 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TENNESSEE Rivergate Hobby Center Inc 101 700-A Two-Mile Pkwy Goodlettsville TN 37072 TEXAS Tim Ahrens 127 Rt 6 Box 54J Austin TX 78737 Joe DuMond 125 1830 Chevy Chase Car rollton TX 75006 Steve Whisenhunt 117 9025 Oels St Ft Worth TX 76108 Als Hobby 123 10733 Gulf Freeway Hous ton TX 77034 Bill Slaton 129 1005 Phillips Drive Dumas TX 79029 VIRGINIA AMA 01 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Special events trade shows WASHINGTON Anything RC 112 W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WISCONSIN Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 124 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 November 1990 129 Safe Flying No Accident Transmitter Sticker Stations Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders Model Aviation Plans arrive after December 1 1990 will delivered until after Christmas Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 hot item recent Executive Council meeting general review AMA costs including FAI team expenditures col umn month begins some informa tion July 23rd meeting giving latest information Executive Council decided cut funding AMA-paid travel AMA-paid lodging AMA-paid entry fees FAI teams World Championships ever Executive Council decided cut funds shipping model boxes fuel will no longer AMA-financed FAI team uniforms AMA team uni forms appropriate winter use Most World Championships have held during weather ranging hot temperate Concerning fuel shipments oc casions free donated fuels have cost Academy thousands dollars ship overseas previously policy pick ing up bulk shipment costs model boxes however too problem some team members made con certed effort use conservatively designed model boxes other occasions members same team asked AMA pick up tab shipping piano- refrigerator-sized boxes can satisfied AMA hasnt reduced its direct support championship teams has made con certed effort reduce some peri pherals have added significantly cost FAI program New renewal procedures AMA members will shortly receive 1991 bill dues Please notice signature now re quired renewal forms new applica tions AMA membership AMA Safety Code will printed AMA applica tions renewal forms members being asked sign code requirement Simply because violation Safety Code will result no insurance coverage damage caused So imperative AMA members read fully comply AMA Safety Code AMA members earned mem berships ie Contest Directors national district officers etc will once again sent bill marked Free requiring no sub mission dues money However members also must sign bill indicate have read aware AMA Safety Code before AMA mem bership cards will sent Juniors underage Senior members must have parent guardian sign AMA Safety Code addition doing themselves AMA members used 800 tele phone number credit card renewals will receive bill dues marked Prepaid too must sign send AMA Headquarters Safety Code acknowledg ment Admittedly new procedure can cause some degree confusion prob lems However number nature recent claims has forced AMA take step effort gain some measure control over situation Another change AMAs insurance 1991 raises medical coverage $7500 $100000 AMA members increase medical coverage along elimina tion AMA member-to-member familymember-to-member liability insurance ac complishes two things provides higher limit medical coverage injury result ing accidents AMA members also eliminating AMAs exposure painand-suffering lost-wage claims both tween family members between AMA members Muncie news As reported last month Academy now owns property Indiana purpose developing building world-class model flying site museum will soon meeting Muncie tended Property Development Com mittee invited members various AMA Special Interest Groups address site needs potential development Its fully expected construction will begin early 1991 complete 1992 Begin ning 1993 site will further devel oped accommodate necessary facil ities host National Model Airplane Championships types model fly ing its difficult give exact date site will open available flying circumstances suggest possible deadline would carry enormous excite ment Academy has tentatively offered host 1992 Scale World Championships would fantastic include Radio Con trol Control Line World Champion ships Scale models centerpiece week-long grand opening first-ever national flying site Using target midAugust 1992 its possible have site de veloped first-class order conceiv ably significant event aeromod eling history Perhaps would include week-long rally fun fly event complete air show team involvement manu facturers displays climaxed best Scale models around globe World Championships competition budget AMAs midyear financial report has just assembled some de gree pride can reported 50% point year 49% pro jected income 47% projected ex pense Thats pretty fair shootin anyones book jim Buchanan Award Dan Blankenbaker presented Jim Buchanan Award 1990 National Model Airplane Champi onships appropriate some comment made has said powerful force world cohesive set liefs religious organizations perhaps disciplined effective earth Perhaps also explains asso ciations like Academy able effective strength AMA lies its volunteers Jim Buchanan attended first Nats Lincoln NE time competed second Virginia known people wasnt judge event director people seem get pictures lot magazines get lot attention worker Jim always whenever some thing needed done genuinely excited aeromodeling broth ers fascinated see meet peo ple read heard much about twinkle hazel-blue eyes perpetual smile shining out hind lightly grayed beard kind guy could walk up group engaged hot discussion argument calm mere presence message seemed radiate Jim hobby love supposed have fun touched met him way shall never forget Dan presented Jim Buchanan Award because typified spirit larger sense mere existence award reminder us view mod eling hobby having fun cause everyone contributes participates can collectively great things proof lies national rallies National Model Airplane Championships museum have built building vast number pro grams institutions World Champi onship teams frequency committees weve created presently involved developing thousand-acre dream fly ing facilitya project inconceiv able just few short years ago Congratulations Academy youre alive doing well 130 Model Aviation Soviet sportsmen Alexander Gievskiy first place winner FAI Speed years Nats Tsergai lvanov Vitally Blohin Al exander lvashkln display gift AMA Museum understand Preci sion Scale model Russian E-5 beauti fully built Nikolly Polikarpoy fourtime Soviet Nationals winner Compatriot Svctlana Filippova pictured took third place FAI Combat Maria Bustamante customer service repre sentative Membership Department re ceives commendation Executive Di rector Vince Mankowaki Maria recently re ceived Associate Applied Science de gree office administration manage ment Northern Virginia college Connecticut 0 Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbury MA 02331 817 934-8248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Lundry 80 Main St Essex Jet VT 05452 Frederic J Olsen RR 3 Box 140-35 Newport ME 04953 Robert P Sawyer Jr HCR 80 Son 97 Goldsboro ME 04807 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Model Aviation Day third District Model Aviation Day being planned No vember 4 1990 Quinebaug Commu nity College Danielson CT Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event Last year two mailings sent club members didnt get word person felt mailer should sent AMA member shouldnt necessary isnt money time excellent facility allowing space displays well plenty room seminars have outstanding aircraft bring dis play See ad below information Executive Council meeting Council meeting held Muncie IN July 23 1990 Normally meeting held Nats site however year held Muncie Council members could see new site Yes AMA now owns about 950 acres area about one half miles discussion items about building would serve museum offices will first things done site think committee respon sible obtaining site did its work very well appears good property good location Some members have expressed concern about location property felt should have located so-called Sun Belt year-round flying sev eral answers reason felt should go Muncie community support should go place welcome no other property offered would suitable needs have amount support Contest sanctions will appear first part October probably good idea start thinking about clubs con test activities next year get sanc tions early area have fairly short flying season As result some week ends quite heavy activity know some events year re scheduled usually means lose out magazine listing Also remem ber starting 1991 radios used sanctioned events will have have gold sticker plan accordingly Modeler model month Three pic tures month doesnt whole job Harry Newman scratch-built 1A-scale Super Cub powered SuperTigre 61 floats Gold berg total weight 105 lb pictures taken Sebago Lake spring airplane flew very well Note past tense last flight wing failure airplane made unscheduled land ing understand repairable hope will flying again soon Harry liv ing past dont know place can get airplane ride $5 phy MA columnist Anthony Italiano NFFS President John Hunton architect Dis trict IV Gary Bussell AVP District VI regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order AMA President chaired meeting Approval Minutes approved unan imously accept minutes April 21st Executive Council meeting Executive Vice Presidents Report Execu tive Vice President distributed copy audit report year ending December 31 1989 suggested member Council read leisure EVP com mented pro forma statements pro jected three years expenses factored new circumstance buying devel oping Muncie property indicated operating loss 1991 due Mun cie land purchase/development un expected typical result such large undertaking further noted 1992 will again have operating surplus EVP rec ommended AMA Safety Committee review issue liability risk exposure sanctioned events follow AMA rule book consideration given rules policies address issue Executive Directors Report Executive Directors report included changes han dling some internal processes report cluded information about pilot program 1991 renewals 800 telephone line open during July August September 1990 additionally noted AMA has $10 minimum purchases via credit cards Henceforth recommendations awarding AMA Scholarships will presented Ex ecutive Council earlier year time Executive Councils Nats meeting scholarships can awarded before school year commences CompuServe computer communica tions system has available AVPs trial basis deemed acceptable some therefore moved accepted Council continue offering Com puServe service associate vice presidents Executive Director Emeritus Report Exec utive Director Emeritus has completed draft FAI document updating AMA history since 1967 Additionally Executive Director Emeritus reported engaged continuation personality profile videos working information placards accompany display models museum consensus Council members viewed completed personality profile videos have historical appli cation will popular distribution Executive Director Emeritus reported will present proposition contin ued service Executive Councils review Finance Committee Finance Committee chairman reported its next meeting committee will concern itself fine-tuning 1991 budget using previously distributed pro forma documents guide Nats Steering Committee chairman noted firm data Nats expenses/income arent available early time empirical formation indicates close match pre vious projections Special Interest Groups Special Interest Group seeking advice concerning employment contract managing editor its publication will provided legal opinion Council Property Acquisition Development Com mittee PADCOM chairman advised next step will joint meeting committee representatives Special Interest Groups parties will involved discussion long-range use devel opment flying site Council given opportunity seeing recently pur chased property firsthand Following presentation preliminary sketches plans committee chairman ar chitect Reston AMA HQ building Council discussed propertys potential Frequency Technical Director reported current inventory status AMA mon itors analyzers also noted FCC released Notice Proposed Rule Making concerning manufacture narrow-band transmitters attor ney preparing letter will file FCC behalf further reported AMA will no longer check transmitters trade shows sticker stations now business will taking over task Sound Committee Among issues discussed question liability risk authors include product information articles model airplane sound agreed legal opinion will obtained sub ject Insurance During Insurance Safety Committee report chairman recom mended behalf committee fol lowing proposed changes changes Continued page 134 November 1990 131 EC SynopsisCont pg 127 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 Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonjers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresok 9 Wiltow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockyort NY 14094 Ray Juxctkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Adam SaBler 41 Perry Ave Lathars NY 12110 Lon Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FroehiloS Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts sit ref lec tive mood Indianapolis International Airport awaiting nonstop aircraft during day headed LGA home have just concluded third consecutive Executive Council meeting 1990 wish could have shared experience us did Tony Italiano president National Free Flight Society formally registered Spe cial Interest Group AMA As official hence reliable account proceedings shall provided elsewhere magazine shall move right along hardly mystery nor assume AMA anxious create aeromodeling center may justly proud have greatly out grown present headquarters Reston VA working space standpoint burgeoning belief deserve prestigious base operations also centrally located continen tal United States Existing plans basic location area Muncie IN give prom ise fulfilling both fundamental requirements same time providing very extensive flying areas arrived Muncie day before EC meeting order get overall look real estate involved After three trips around countryside architect/AMA member John Hunton am opinion shall satisfied ultimate con clusion worthy project Silent Electric Fliers Long Island Since last report concerning newly formed entity have received letter its organizer Mr J Lewis Putt Jr letter heaps praise upon other Long Island club Suffolk Wings MAC AMA 472 Ridge NY permitting Electric group use its field Rocky Point LI its very first contest Mr Putt reports fol lows spite morning rain showers 15 mem bers showed up 20 electric-powered RC planes Suffolk Wings generous hosts made sure SEFLI members felt wel come Everyone chance fly times made first event great suc cess types Electric planes repre sented Gas power fliers witnessed event amazed what Eledrics can would appreciate very much could find some space monthly column thank Suffolk Wings generosity toward club loan field event field pay use refused accept reim bursement us sort sportsmanship should publicly rewarded ModelAviation 132 Model Aviation Ive included group picture taken tween raindrops Thank again support interest Electric flying Halls Fame developments recently received letter good friend Joe Beshar forming July 3 just past Westover Field Chicopee MA inducted Hall Fame Society Antique Modelers SAM favors us follow ing picture SAM President Jim Adams oresentine him valued citation No sooner completed foregoing ac count current District 2 report received Reston HQ listing AMA members have se lected Council Past AMA Presidents years group inductees AMA Hall Fame wit Joe Beshar Paul Boyer James Cahill Carl Fries Milton Hueguelet extend heartiest congratulations Long Island Silent Flyers AMA 1276 live within moderate traveling distance Long land have desire join excellent model Soaring club suggest contact above entity through its president Mr Bob Teseo 1-718/4632986 Paul Bell 1516/981-1227 club has over 70 members may able fit would well worth try hope make Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA have recently learned plans call holding 15th annual Syracuse Sym posium Saturday January26 1991 Art Home Center New York State fair grounds information reaches us through thoughtfulness courtesy newly elected secretary CNYMAA Mr Richard 1 Dick Snyder PO Box 72 N Main St Man nsville NY tel 1315/465-4113 congrat ulate Dick fellow officers Tim Pease president Glenn Cady VP Lon Sauter treasurer anticipate pleasure join ing 15th Syracuse Symposium 1/26/91 Everett W Langworthy AMA Executive Coun cil member representing National Aeronau tic Association NAA have just received news release National Aeronautic As sociation NAA announcing Mr Langworthy three other deserving gentlemen have selected receive coveted Elder Statesman Aviation Award NM Said award established 1954 honor out standing Americans efforts over period years have made contributions significant value aeronautics have reflected credit upon America themselves Nominations solicited over 200 ganizations aviation leaders United States selection made distin guished committee 30 aviation leaders segments aviation community According text NM news re lease basis Mr Langworthys selection leadership Executive Vice Pres ident NM both United States internationally Federation Aeronautique Internationale also described NM release pilot over 12000 hours types military civilian aircraft promoted nurtured helped coordinate sport aviation United States Having served Ev AMA Executive Coun cil number years have developed great respect gentleman has earned collective appreciation val ued participation aeromodeling ac tivities Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc AMA 925 club widely recognized highly regarded especially New York Pennsylvania neighboring parts Ca nada timehonored outstanding multiinterest aeromodeling organization group based Buffalo-Cheektowaga NY area past 35 years has promoted model aviation its phases locally abroad thus earning highest respect general public well government officials agencies club excels good public exposure AMA through flying shows regular mall dis plays various major competitions involv ing model aircraft various types sizes attracting spectators far wide group advocates promotes practices safety both air ground group has set excellent example secure maintain flying field its mem bers live harmony neighboring community Upon foregoing facts AMA granted petition club presented prestigious Award Excellence arranged have AVP Buffalo area physically present award club officers shown following photograph left right Stan Duszczak VP Phil Grzes kowiak president holding plaque John Grigg AVP George Manos treasurer Bruce Knox secretarv Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc AMA 424 Dick Sarpolus editor above clubs ex cellent Newsletter thats its name Newsletter has written piece July 1990 issue same consider important enough bring attention regardless RC frequency upon operate am 534 MHz among other non-ham-band fre quencies compliment Dick upon thought-provoking contribution flying safety article dwells part upon sub ject six-meter frequency flags Most members dont care about sixmeter frequencies because few use field Ive ham license years have flying six meters years Im particularly interested han dle frequencies Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 Went Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dab Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe addrean EMAIL 7378712 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1214 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25084 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15872 Jay Meaiy 208 Witrser St Cieartieid PA 18830 Joveph S Vialay 1381 Creobrook Dr Macmae OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15813 Greendaie Ave Mapie HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Haiiowell Ct Bennalem PA 19020 Mark WiinOn 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 15704 Phone 717 287-8970 Monday August 6 very positive dem onstration produced Pennsylvania State Parks Commission West Shore Fly ing Society hosted event its fine field northern Harrisburg parks director Mr William Forrey along several staff witnessed demo appeared enlightened efforts AMA personnel assisting included District IV Vice President Howard Crispin discussed sound demonstrated simple methods its measurement Geoff Styles introduced program AMA video Partnerships Carl Maroney explained AMA insurance program Doug Pratt pilots flew demonstration Several pilots West Shore Club surrounding area per formed flawless flying routines wish thank devoted day demonstration efforts commendable An interesting sidelight demo ex hibited Doug Pratt Harrisburg area Channel 12 has interference generated nearby paging system Doug initially flew 1991 gold radio awideband receiver very obvious pager causing some glitches system Doug changed 1991 narrow-band receiver flew rest day problems clearcut example 1991 equip ment does work better using could save valuable models 1990 Nats very well attended members District Ill Although list too long individually name District Ill winners offer congratulations com petition fierce provided enjoyment also great make new acquaintan ces renew previous experiences clubs Lancaster County R/C Club three members attend Nats three brought home trophies Thats called batting thousand club members Sid Hurst George Fetter Bill Kametz Congratulations Immediately following Nats Coun cil moved Muncie IN view new prop erty purchased national flying site development potential site mindboggling AMA members should able enjoy hobby no matter what discipline pursues have over thousand acres open construction Preliminary de signs being developed have some interesting ideas incorporate please advise soon possible question will have first contest still un decided opinion first contest could 1992 first Nats 1994 depends budgetary factors member ship support next few years mem bers Academy will have site can enjoy very proud Discussion pertaining FAI program highlights Muncie Coun cil meeting Although FAI budget cut some extent program should hindered great deal FAI program vi tal necessity modelers over world Without superior type competition refinements enjoyed individual sport modeler would exist International friend ship necessity within turmoil todays world FAI catalyst friendship Nats fortunate make acquaintance Gerald Price Cen tral Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Gerald warded some pictures clubs sec ond float-fly held Jim Dodds private pond Below Troy Groehl holds Gerald Prices orig inal design Ultra excellent fun fly de sign also great water Another Geralds pictures Troys wife Cheryl Groehl hubbys model Cheryl Groehl shows off Trays handiwork Dave Deitz Beltzville Flying Machine Society also sent some pictures annual float-fly Thirty-nine pilots flew total 163 times very enjoyable weekend Special thanks go out Mauch Chunk Lake Park Director Dennis Demara Fish Com mission Director Wayne Alfono sup port permission utilize beautiful site year Below Simon Corson stands among some great planes flown Simon Carson BFMS float-fly Ed Zemaitis West Shore Flying Soci ety Harrisburg brought 10-ft model Martin Marina PBM Frequent-C-Flyers central Pennsyl vania encourage newcomers allowing total use airways evening week Jack Woodford snapped picture Vandewater family Pete son Mott during Beginners Night am extending personal invitation attend 1991 AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Field Dayton OH June 891991 fun-filled weekend will held Air Force Museum includes forms modeling Plan now attend November 1990 133 model conscientious modelers have met district Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area R/C Society Dick great orRanizer does quite well mike Gerald Prices Ultra floatplane Dick Sheppard Mansilela area R/C SocIety Vandewater family flying Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Riok Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harriaonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scolty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 18809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paai Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevills NC 28301 Phone Evening 1919 488-5986 Summer passing very quickly dont know whether theres activity concerned what situation actu ally time sure getting away year journey out Nation als Executive Council meeting bit longer usual rained except 50 miles drive out trip back better regard Nationals went off quite well turnout very good part yet unexplained rather large number no-shows especially RC Pattern arrived event would beyond doubt have best tended Free Flight will follow October same site site next year has determined date Lawrence ville has asked return engagement possibility Several other sites mentioned nothing positive now Executive Council meeting held Muncie IN following Nationals provided first opportunity Council see land just pur chased make acquaintance local business community has impressed site preliminary long-term plan develop ment actual work will take consider able length time likely some events could held late 1991 1992 Nationals very proba bly 1994 no point doing things panic having redo thing later date Careful planning development will ensure very beautiful center aeromodeling fair amount preliminary work site preparation done An access road will need put considerable amount grading seeding neces sary drainage has provided certain areas couple pits hog ma nure have removed Planting trees around perimeter will also early operation will fast-growing va riety rather large building will put up early development will serve utility structure contain offices maintenance facilities forth future will serve greater number func tions Everything should follow prescribed path no wasted effort funds Spe cial Interest Groups will consulted input finished project will surely take seven 10 years till fruition Id like publicly express appreciation community provided reception information Executive Council ensures excellent rapport will exist between area Academy cidentally latest map area has AMA site marked Retired Aeromodeling doubt best activities someone re tired considering entering stage life large number people out started modeling early point life School family work often took away activity years Now faced complete change life can return enjoy sport Modeling offers finer home activities challenge building people have reserved skills early years outdoor activity comes later relearns fly Bill German Cape St Clair Annapolis MD example Bill first built models back 1920s recently got back aeromodeling ARF Aristocraft powered K&B 20 engine After period trial error Bill has learned fly Ra dio Control aircraft bug having bitten anew Bill has progressed bigger goals himself has now completed yet flown PICA Waco YMF biplane very first building project 47 years Bill spent over year project en joyed bit time accompany ing photo Bill Waco Inciden tally Bill 73 years young soarIng soaring major activity through out District IV number clubs dedi cated entirely category clubs concentrate Power modeling have fair number individuals Soar ing clubs really sport conduct organized activities practically month year Baltimore Area Soaring Society Silent Knights Soaring Society Delaware Capital Area Soaring Association wide area membership including District Columbia High Country Soaring Club Ashe ville NC area Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts Tidewater Model Soaring Society Norfolk area Rich mond Radio Control Soaring Society other groups dedicated Soaring out would like know can add list times get calls individuals mov ing area would like know specific-category club located no problem clubs pro vide newsletter am sometimes aware other active groups next photo shows some interna tional atmosphere thats present Soaring meets taken Tidewater Model Soaring Society meet Bill Saun ders farm Cuckoo VA photo courtesy Herk Stokely Left right photo Herk Stokely USA known monthly column Flying Models publisher Soartech series active flier involved other Soaring activi ties Cohn Britcher England also mem ber TMSS Bob Botha South Africa Bruce Abell Australia contributor model publications down under truly international group often includes fliers other countries meets approved Council mutual agreement between Model Aeronautics Association Canada Inc MAAC Academy Model Aeronau tics place January 1991 agreement allows card-holding MAAC mem bers fly AMA club fields enter AMA sanctioned events US being AMA members provision effect MAAC members USA conditional upon use USA frequencies ad herence AMA Safety Code As follow-up unresolved issue coverage students instructors moved carried insurance policy endorsed cover AMA members desig nated chartered clubs instructors both instructor student flying one-on-one basis non-competition nondemonstration designated club flying sites However instructor permit ted accept compensation program exceed 30 days per individual stu dent AMA membership application will modified include statement member signs indicating agreement comply Academy Safety Code Ad ditionally members must now provide writ ten report accident Headquarters within 60 days Another endorsement recommended committee shall clarify Academys position regarding punitive dam ages Council moved accepted spe cifically exclude punitive exemplary treb le damages give notice will defend insureds against such claims pay behalf such judgments moved accepted liability cov erage deleted member-to-member member-to-relative family member claims same time medical coverage benefit members will increased $7500 $100000 Council approved committee recommendation eliminate special mem bership rates afforded National Asso ciation Rocketry AMA member liability surance now limits $100000 coverage cars boats rockets Council agreed restraining barriers now required flying Control Line Speed models FAI AMA-appointed juries approved team selection contests F3D F3B Fl Continued page 138 134 Model Aviation EC SynopsisCont pg 131 Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Tennessee Alabama attend FF South Carolina 0 Tonnesseemeets FF people founded AMA V1936 way DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartotzewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Gustavo Diaz 6-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 Thortlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertuil Ave Miami FL 23132 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrsa GA 30062 Freddie Rice 3066 Burkson Cove Memphit TN 36116 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency CoordInator Burnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Gil Stallings Port St Lucie FL called feel well qualified become Safe ty Inspector Giant Scale models Gil Write AMA Technical Director Robert Underwood HQ will send questionnaire quiz expertise necessary Leader Member CD Robert will pass competency issue qualifi cation says now have about 30 Safety Inspectors US Robert says some have experience qualifies inspect full-size aircraft although absolute requirement Sonny Branch important member 110-member Seminole RC Club Talla hassee sends snap above son Da vid Davids beautiful daughter Penny Penny holding Sig Seniorita Sonny says runs shes quiet cant hear Now dont know whether referring model air plane Penny hand could OS 2OFPW hes talking about other hand could little girl have 12-year-old house sneaks up time Sonny goes say gets up have beg get down uld go either way too first blush would appear talking about model plane other hand could re ferring Penny again case 12year-old woman house spent very lit tIe time ground first six years lifeshe made carry enough factual evidence pre sented Sonnys letter make proper de termination Have ever seen Free Flight contest go District V time People Texas Illinois Kentucky Missouri . People come everywhere Florida See tills little kid motorOiKe e Paul Lewis Fayetteville GA age 13 shown handmade chuck Glid er FF have builder-of-the-model rule have build own model Will PJs model fly will 13-yearold big contests Well Ill give clue daddy shown behind him Jim Lewis world-class Free Flight master So dont think need worry about Junior Hell turn out okay maybe get beating gets home Only teasine course Pictured left right Lewis Dot Odom Marion IL Carl Loehle Tullahoma TN lovely lady Marion jinny Basta Let tell secret time Illinois stretched Canada Gulf Mexico included Ala bama Mississippi parts Kentucky Tennessee 1809 Beginning 1717 French province Louisiana turned over England 1763 became county Virginia 1778 ended up Indiana Territory 1800 1809 have good friend AMA Council Jim Sears Dont tell Jim about may come south grab old Illinois land reattach District VI Jim sure hope aint reading Anyway Illinois residents like travel south Alabama Tennessee Free Flight contests because people area polite forgiving well edu cated very understanding Also little airplanes fly better because air lot thicker less gravity Well okay anyway Lewis Dot come Alabama Tennessee year demonstrate expertise model planes Dot has 12-in Peanut Scale close will fly two minutes eas ily anytime looks like made Swiss watch factory made too Shown winners greedily iCK ing over spoils winning Items pro vided generous manufacturers deal ers Included necessarily order CD Tom Hepler Ronnie Thomp son Don Smith Christi Thompson Mark Smith Buddy Ratliff Stan Smith others Randall Hopkins Richard Rikel both Paducah KY attended Toms FF meet above three weeks later passed out sad poem showed up Lee Websters annual fling both Free Flight Radio Control Manchester TN No room entire poem chorus Hopkins Rikel fliers string successes expires red muck cotton luck turns roen. Secret note Clifford Hiatt Win ter Gardens FL never inten tion part AMA Council arbi trarily cut FAI funding percentage stead eliminated uniforms shipping costs fuel model boxes Henceforth cnntstant will nay own boxes Marshall Grover Decatur AL specting fathers Sig Astro Hog father Carl said officials Sig Hob bypoxy gave him advice help him finish plane looks almost big enough Marshall speed off Plenty say thats space folks Arent glad live District V November 1990 135 ricrurea aoove Lontest Hepler annual FF bash held old WW II Air Force field Courtland AL surrounded paperwork responsibil ity 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 Baiiard 5 Box 90 Decatur iN 46733 Gary Busseii 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie iN 47304 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Deb & Scott Juatice 156 South Franzen Bensesviiie IL 60106 Wiliiam Kern 1508 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Chartie WaIts 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zinimer Box 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hoisten 616 W 30th St IIigginsviiie MO 64037 Home 616 584-2461 Work 816584-7121 Fax 616 584-7766 July sit keyboard month has already made up lack travel June Im ready rest first trip month Reston discuss safetyand insurance joint com mittee meeting discussion instructor coverage new people need some sort protection until AMA policy takes hold paid structor program After discussion started FAI program cost reduc tion group came up some good cuts FAI program dont really hurt fluff reduction Id planned trip St Louis next day got back home too late make nec essary contacts forgo time huh just wanted let know mind made trip Sunday Indy RC South its annual American Diabetes Associa tion Fly-In Turnout great weather great gang ended up going over target event fun time allexcept Bob Godfrey plane folded wing spectator points quite good though Sorry Bob throw Oh almost forgot event netted American Diabetes Association $2100 possible $300 local compa nies sure beats $1800 figure after long shot fact its three times last years amount Congrats guys gals did real well next stop Tiger Shark coun try Corbin KY club meeting following Monday night enjoyable time discussed several club- AMA-related items sure tough getting up next morning though next weekend Nats Needless say attention turned toward since district year tried get air first Saturday less desirable weather forced turn back Thats spelled low ceilings bad visibility So went Sunday weather very nice little cool arrived Quickie 500 going full swing headquarters area get ting startup day coffee concession stands Things good first contest day Sure some minor problems solved event off good start spent rest day having good time got help being air port Unicom official making sure full-scale aircraft operations could continue much possible went back Nats again Tuesday Thursday using other days get some work done employer day attended heard more people very happy Nats sites couldnt have proud fact add icing cake now strongly considering site future Nats dates over next five years Hey fel las CL Stunt will forgotten either Over 1100 contestants/mechanics en tered about 1800 events Add 142 entered Indoor events John son City TN stage set record year Nats events NFFS expecting huge crowd combined FF/SAM events being held October Lawrence ville Go Now let give special thanks spent tireless hours helping years Nats know know did great job Nats could have happened Thank very much Im forgetting cities Lawrenceville Vincennes either went out us right As result Im sure well going back Frank Roales extra-special thanks goes out missed Scale event Nats Rain home kept grounded drove grand city Muncie next day Council meeting time again spe cial meeting because taking good look new flying site property Thats right weve bought city Muncie took real good care us city officials made us feel welcome able spend some time get know new neighbors Theyre very pleasant peo ple Anyway discussed new purchase planning etc great length off running its going some time before can start flying models think itll about first quarter 1992 before work far enough along hold contest season new site Well just have wait see have go after some big corporate bucks can really get show road strongly suggest read EC meet ing synopsis time changes insurance take effect next year should aware Some tended reduce risk insurance funds shouldnt problem start Anyway please read want alert changes Thats travel July intended go Richmond IN pig roast As luck would have wasnt able make contact decided stay home surely missed great feast Shucks Muncie meeting given new AVP slot specifically asked slot could complete Justices team Bensenville IL Deb already doing job just needed title Lets wel come aboard Oh yes fine team too Theyre excellent addition AVP list OK now lets get pictures etc month little luck can just about catch up change Larry Stone Prez Cloud Dusters RC Club Milan IL sent two photos us wish could see true colors first thought full-scale Anyone care race Next i sent pnooo 00 Mac McWil liams Shelbyville IL As can see picture Mac sitting wheelchair photo taken recover ing auto accident darned near killed him Ill leave out details broken bones gore pretty well torn up Well photo proves strong desire get back flying field kept him alive got meet Mac Nats pleased see no longer man wheelchair Instead very busy working Nats think must have worked day because saw him regular basis Hes nice fella too Hey before forget thats Jim Hostetler doing assisting Mac Thanks Jim Enough now. 136 Model Aviation iuve tildi IVIdUt ye iways UCCI] SWeI 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 Fax 313-346-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Vaiiey MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hans 5394 Engiish Dr Troy Mi 46096 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knrfe River MN 55609 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoSs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 46054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Went 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander Wi 54501 Steve Dudzinnki Cant PO Box 924 Dearborn Mi 46121 Another column do. ks Jim Jean Lasik filling last month have yet see report look forward reading will about same time see Ive received some photos use space several ideas AMA can improved better serve membership Its great get put because shows care about AMA district Keep formation coming Nats LawrencevilleNincennes vacation line first heat 6 am pace hectic say least Cheating Q-500 very low point racing wonder what solution will make fun again Maybe fly Formula and/or FAI cannot enter Q-500 have comments made suggest ing because anyone can enter Nats isnt actually National Championships Well look eveni can see classes catego ries winners recognized top dogs nation Look what would hap pen elimination events district send representatives event Midwest no mula pilots could entrants competitive enforced limited en try predominant district means few spots available larger interest group Nope opinion Nats Nats Special championships run SIGs members necessarily whole AMA membership interesting see various sites used events Control Line Stunt gang worst conditions Big Art Archie Adamisin goi squared away hand tools after both road sweepers broke down Speed guys tended fly over top safety fence needs higher current 10 feet went watch RC Scale Saturday really boring Control Line Scale terrific turnout types models look central marquee wellattended place get information meet old faces missed Johnny Clemensit wasnt same him amazed interest met restaurants stores both towns townspeople de lighted being visited Aunt Helens regular basis after long morning field would rate Nats high level room im provement event fill conver sations long returned home just over week off Iowa Byron Expo Ida Grove Another 14 hours driving end ing up once-sleepy town largest event Iowa takes place need model future event ex ample consider Over years Byron has improved changed format ac commodate large-scale modelers cludes super campsite trade displays ums demonstrations storage frequen cy control followed fullscale aviation show fabulous Fight ing Back hear will change European arena next year Does mean models will also changeSpitfires Messerschmitts managed get help running AMA display very pleasant meet district members other AMA people too also discov ered AMA display needs some im provement interesting public feel small display museum items video would help biggest gripe removal credit late en rollment will item next EC agenda read newsletters trip back Ida Grove companions shar ing driving Remember cannot get clubs see hear what doing need have news sent either newsletters individual re ports photos included Any way get read newsletters other month find difficult glean teresting news So much content similar describing dues field problems meetings regular activities nearly 250 clubs try get out during off-season areas will never get see visit Lo cal associations help gather repre sentatives clubs can talk get know other District Roundup Indian City has spent funds effort place drains its field will already has made field us able wet weather Cloudbusters has instituted Life Achievement Award rec ognition important contributions model general aviation winners Bill Bishop Joe Dallaire Jim Doolittle Jimmy Stewart Dave Stott Lakeland R/C Club has monthly hosts PS wets its annual air show Sunday better e clever name MISS periodical MISS mation e area new mem ber Modelers Council Michigan Whirlybirds now uses Ford Utica Test Track once month e DAM has now stituted spotter flying Rouge Park WMRAM has lost its new field prob lems being sorted out members spread out among other local clubs Grassfield has annual race cludes over-60 divisionage capacity Minneapolis Modeler has zinger Oh well Im just volunteer trying best high-level Free Flighter UK long time ago Meanwhile its still con test season word fall has ap peared Good flying November 1990 137 Stan Splewak ot ucoroit nero oaeiers taching new Cub Roy Dietz Michigan Whirlybirds shows off new bird Wayne County Air Show Photo Jim Adams Chetek HS Wisconsin students Gentle Lady built part aeronautics class taught Jim Adams unusuai aecor iiemert bipe Jim Adams teaches advanced math computer science physics aeronautics Photo Jock Delisle River District Eagle members help Dennis Mead fly Ugly Stik Mark Massey built model special control station Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 805 Murk NC Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Greuens 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springo AR 71913 Gil Horutman PO Boo 490 Spring Branch TX 78070-0490 Bill Kimbro 2108 Wood St Teuarkanu TX 75501 dRon Stantield 28 Oukridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkinu 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 78018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75008 Legislation model airplanes within state Louisiana following brief follow up about what happened piece legislation Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA past several months Lou isi ana State House Representatives passed HB 1002 bill gives individual par ishes right regulate model airplanes may flown bill sent senate little rea son believe would pass easily piece legislation result modelers concerned about noise problems creating others large number modelers participated defeat unpleasant proposal Charlie Castaing New Iberia LA real organizer pusher cause Without diligence would have chance present case Mr Hal Ward Clinton LA donated valuable legal advice research work members Northwest Aero RIG Club West Monroe LA provided infor mation citizens complaint upon proposed legislation based Carl Maroney AMA HQ responded quick ly call provided vital contact entirety AMA members Louisiana Hundreds modelers wrote letters representatives about 20 took time off work traveled corners state counted senate com mittee hearing Baton Rouge Everyone gained valuable experience insight legislative process works may need such capability future problem could arise session legislature think other modelers would interested what happened could provide few paragraphs publica tion District 9 report way ex pressing thanks spent time effort critical issue bill defeated unanimous vote Local Municipal Affairs Com mittee Louisiana Senate session legislature now over bill cannot resubmitted until 1991 Best regards Glenn Gresens AVP District 8 would like congratulate modelers Louisiana took time fight legis lative bill proves AMA can assist modelers such impor tant issue job well done Nationals report years Nationals held Lawrenceville IL large number competitors participating District 8 unable meet visit enjoyed talking saw meandering around took few photos District 8 modelers Nationals working away Shown photos Wayne Ap ostolico Arlington TX Mid-Cities RIC Club describing head-on midair collision Chip Hydes model Wayne showing what left after such impact Pattern site opportunity visit Billy Cun ningham Tulsa OK flying Malibu FAI Pattern model Bill placed top five event Mike Greb Sulphur Springs TX lames Verbick Baton Rouge LA shown presenting Scale models another photo group years Nationals 1157 partici pants very good considering no Free Flight events held infor mation winners specific event check elsewhere issue Frequency monitor last District 8 meeting held Houston TX asked another ICOM frequency monitor could obtained district checked Joe Dumond District 8 Frequency Coordinator indicated would nice have obtain cost ICOM monitor $1200 complete ship ping case hand-held unit will available near future hope will meet demand another unit club has need equipment call Joe Dumond number listed col umn heading have elec trical engineer operate unit very easy use Keep letters photos coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 134 FAI document compiled materi als several sources given over Competitions Department Director re write Council agreed approve adopt section document concern ing AMA-appointed FAI juries AMAsponsored team selection finals discussion overall FAI budget Council agreed discontinue funding FAI team model box transportation team uni forms AMA arrangements costs asso ciated fuel shipment Council also agreed disallow per diems representatives annual ClAM meeting Paris no longer fund travel lodging per diem costs Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation James Verbick Baton Rouge LA just finished flight J-3 Cub Sports men Scale Nate photo Wayne Apoatolico what left model after mldafr Chip Hydes air plane Nats photo Jerry Sprinkle prepanng Giant Scale J-3 Cub fnr nn official flighti Nate photo sign proclaiming east end Sweetwater Airport home newly formed Sweetwater Model Aircraft Club recently erected Serving president ciub Richard Osborne Roscoc Biii Cunningham Malibu FAI Pattern model uses YS 120 four-stroke power Nats photo Mike Greb Bill Biachoff Profile Carrier models Nate photo Odoredo as 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672ISAJ Fax 303-420-1870 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver Co 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendali St Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hurt Saline KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9824 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinstor Steve Mangles dx Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 822-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 special announcement time District IX will have two new associate vice presidents work AMA mat ters information sharing some time now has need get local representation two modelingpopulated areas district eastern rim district Kansas City metro area southwestern part district Denver metro area asked volunteers some time back delighted several candidates willing volunteer some val uable personal modeling time ser vice fellow District IX colleagues peers several very well qual ified candidates deliberate con siderably making two appoint ments want publicly thank can didates expression willingness serve AMA District IX hope will support new AVPs use exper tise benefit aeromodeling expect share some comments newly appointed AVPs next month Please welcome volunteer list RL Doc Scraper additional AVP Kansas 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 tel 1-913/6482522 Don Atwood additional AVP Colorado 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 tel 1-303/671-7090 AMA info AMA Headquarters has new bro chure Its super well-done item individuals clubs use promoting informing non-AMA potential members about organization titled Take Flight Fancy. r Leave Ground available Mar keting Department Geoff Styles Director Write call get few share friends give prospective new members clubs Election time coming up fall Dis tricts 3 7 11 Executive Vice Presidents office District IX AMA members will have opportunity vote fice Executive Vice President sense office-holder acts treasurer AMA Dave Brown incumbent running office Though District IX members will voting EVP office candi dates might interested know Bob Browns name incumbent will ap pear ballot District 3 Pete Wa ters name incumbent will appear ballot District 7 Ed McColloughs incumbent Damian Rhodes names will appear ballot District 11 AMA clubs can look forward new Club Video newsletter style service near future Executive Council voted funds put out initial issue will looking forward feedback individu als groups Look late fall Please read synopsis July 23 Council minutes other AMA informa tion right pages Model via tion synopsis published following meeting can get good feel business conducted behalf Follow what volunteer officers ing organizationyou can see voted various issues Did know could renew AMA membership 800 phone number fall Heres make chore easy AMA members currently holding 1990 membership can renew directly AMA HQ calling toll free 1-800/832-8312 Use Visa MasterCard charge cards special operator answers call between 8 am 4 pm EDT think can use service up October 1st mak ing easier AMA renewal workload letting get new membership card faster use service let know like Ill share feedback decision makers future plan ning Lots fall activity contest flyin calendar Check out calendar sec tion magazine make plans en joy great fall flying sessions throughout district School started week August 20 writer thats about busiest time year except maybe getting school closed June next month Keep cards let ters pictures coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 138 Space Models Education formation subcommittee representatives determined US bid host World Championships shall offered un less Council has first presented bud get has reviewed feasibility such endeavor Pending acceptable budget ing developed hosting Special Inter est Group AMA HQ Executive Coun cii expressed interest hosting Scale World Championships Muncie 1992 Free Flight World Championships California 1993 Pennsylvania case District 3 Vice President reported meeting scheduled Oc tober will include demonstrations model flying officials State Parks Commission Other business Council agreed allocate additional AVP District Sand District 6 two additional AVPs District 9 Council agreed development video news letter regular distribution clubs vi able project cost-prohibitive time However agreed pro duce prototype Council authorized lim ited expenditure production distri bution same vice presidents request additional receiver monitor district denied Council noted motion did fail principle such purchases should come out district operating funds discussion National Model Air plane Championships noted search venue 1991 Nats shall following priority order 1 Chicopee MA 2 Lawrenceville IL 3 Lincoln NE4 Smyrna TN 5 Bryant College Station TX next meeting Finance Commit tee shall Reston VA October 13-14 Following approval awards decided next Executive Council meeting shall October 27-28 AMA Headquarters Res ton VA Nominating Committee committee re ported following candidates shall placed 1991 ballot Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent District 3 Bob Brown incumbent District 7 PetoWaters incumbent District 11 Ed MtCollough incumbent Damian Rhodes AMA AWARDS Officer Awards Award Appreciation First-level award presented discretion VicePresident President Executive Director District service special recognition Superior Service Second-level award presented approval Execu tive Council often local service national Distinguished Service Third-level award presented approval Execu tive Council long-term service AMA office committee Meritorious Service Automatic outgoing Executive Council members Fellow Certificate Automatic outgoing President also long dedicated AMA service behalf others Recipient need have held office Club Individual Awards Technical Award Presented ap proval Executive Council techni cal achievements better modeling etc Vital Peoples Award Up six cash awards per year unsung heroes club level have earned recognition fellow members Hall Fame Presented approval Council Past Presidents Almost equal Fellow Certificate Service others prime consideration Presidents Legion Honor Presented approval President Executive Di rector Executive Vice-President ma jor personal donation major fund raising exceptional financial contribution Season Flyers Patch Presented re ward flying least once month 12 months Club officer approval Award Service Issued club ap proval vice-president community ser vice Award Achievement Issued clubs approval vice-president service competition area Award Excellence Issued clubs approval Executive Council Con stitutes upgrade Award Service Award Achievement other significant achievement November 1990 139 Arizona S California ii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19181 9818837 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e24747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4738 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Darwin Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnuf Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St. Sacramenlo CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Fl San Jose CA 99138 David Peitz 20450 Celtic St Chafsworfh CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 C Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beity Siream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 3318 South Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 88403 Frequency Coordinstors George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 3821982 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92827 Academy action Council meeting over smoke Clearing meeting Nats Ill bet folks head office happy above Notwithstanding Muncie delegation headed up Vicky Veach absolutely charming hosted numerous functions cluding reception Council Rad dison Hotel mayor handed out keys city few speeches finished off eve ning treated ride through newly acquired property great deal energy money time effort perseverance remain ahead AMA final development piece land hope up task dont bend compromise before its completion national organization size AMA should stand tall front picture below represents scale topographic view drawn architect John Hunton property eventually would become John architect largely responsible Reston HQ feeling got meeting immediate expenditure another million-plus dollars order put access roads usable runway After flight site next picture depicts John Huntons conception initial development men e dark area centered base RC Pattern Sport area bankruptcy Im told steps away its pur chase can see upper right-hand side picture some proposed buildings entrance access road heading out proposed initial runway buildings repre sent future museum Headquarters AMA Although has never really voted upon feel consensus Council move Headquarters Virginia Muncie light white square spots picture represent residential units property currently bargaining ex ception has dark spot over half cemetery same tour traveled state owned lake name escapes purpose trip look lo cal flight site pictures below give hint beautiful facility created Muncie Delaware County clubs wnen i see tnis i come unglued picture sent liie misplaced note somehow incorporated FAI expensereduction issue result debate deletion some expenses con nected much else World competitors should breathe sigh relief feelings echoed letters received expand expense base make up additional cost additional market ing promos Im positive-side business type motto Spend make first Check elsewhere AMA News section Model Aviation detailed syn opsis entire Council session Its very formative keeps updated AMA spending money last thing well get Ten Vince Mankowski ED AMA Rally Muncie scheduled first second third September has canceled Mr Reese owner Reese air port has expressed viewpoint Headquarters local modelers various oth ers Muncie community agree Es sentially viewpoint AMA has published its intended use property has discussed use property community large especially im mediate neighbors property use property included entry property northwest corner internal road system would keep AMA traffic ad joining county roads absolute minimum rally held Reese Field would see AMA traffic adjoining small county roads modeling use property previously announced considered District direction havent done letter month recently owe Heres says what want hear Dear Mr Keyawa Having read column April 1990 issue Im interested patches mentioned Being California native son having flown years would appre ciate price list available items since Im unable Pomona person Thank Sincerely William E Power Priest River ID Bill list mail includes hats transparent stickers patches T-shirts Thanks forgetting us out good ol California District 10 another David B Eichstedt Prescott AZ Dear Regg Greetings Arizona Im David Eich stedt aeronautical engineering student Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott used president schools RC club ERAU High Desert Flyers course load became too difficult con tinue Grades first photographs first Arizona jet Rally held last November famous infamous Spook Hills flying site Mesa first attempt taking quality de tailed photos models possible biggest problem documenting photo owners hard track down get information did find often impossible talk due noise What little information got have printed back photo Maybe youll find couple column would really like article event next model magazine would take have suggestions have lots talk about need get started homework Ill write call sometime have time Have great day Sincerely David B Eichstedt AMA #1410 story Dave know can make fly think Im out room Ill see Crows Landing Formula Regional Cham pionships Sheldons Open House TOC Schneider Cup Patches Give call Edge 140 Model Aviation next picture seen far too often suit shows attitude misinformed people toward modeling Ken Thornton gets help three-year old son Cole Plane MIG 15 Fast sta ble has OS 77 beautiful finish Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 790972422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersOn 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd SI Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Box 96 Wilder ID 83976 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 907 E Vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Kiamath Falls OR 97901 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #99 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-149th Ave Beilevue WA 99007 Jack Smith secretary Sent following information about Snake River Modelers based Ontario OR Ontario about far east can get still Oregon 87 club negotiated five-year renewable permit Department Interior use 10-acre site have six concrete ta bles paved pit area concrete taxi strip 30 x 220-ft dirt runway 60 x 440-ft grass runway also grassy picnic area barbecue toilets grass irrigated automatically underground gravity-flow sprinkler system process re placing dirt runway asphalt next photo shows field layout Jack wrote took lot hard work club members generous donations local merchants companies build fine field club puts mall show annually gets involved local events club float took first place Ontario Winter Wonder land Parade club took prize money used provide years subscrip tion ModelAviation toll schools Ontar io SW Idaho photo shows some nlanp March hnw fund-raising idea club used mall show take pictures children sit ting Pedal Planes Pitts replica cloud background club provided authentic pilots cap scarf plane built AVP Al Culver two future modelers grandkids hey have active involved club works ways members improve flying just bore holes sky Thanks Jack words Cheryl Cruson newsletter ed itor photos mall show photos Carleton Molesworth Skagit County R/C Club sent some pictures mall show held early May new Cas cade Mall Burlington WA have 80 members club able show 90 aircraftnot bad next photo shows central area mall models placed down mallway next photo looks back toward center Quite diverse group excellent models Mall shows such help public image helps comes time get flying sites further note Skagit County pub lishes bimonthly magazine focuses activities retirees and/or would like july/August 90 issue has four-page feature article titled High-flying Hobbyists Top Gun Valley Skagit Club members pictured quoted article Can imagine Bob Kreuzinger getting airplane himself same car Caught Corvallis EXPO Balch-photo Also Corvallis completed proto type Proctor Albatros D5a built Dick Hansen As always super job done very demanding construction project Its little late Id like try clear up point about Precision Scale Tn-Cities Nats Nats issue Model Aviation carried picture Earl Aunes impressive F4U cover Several other magazines also ran pic tures fine model Unfortunately im pression has left mainly think due coverage model magazines Earl F4U took first Precision Scale Nats As neat F4U fact didnt take first Dick Hansen Nieuport 11 took first should get credit de serves hear Clark County R/C Club back fairgrounds north Vancouver moving runway have new regs help out neighbors Quickie Racing Fern Prairie went well nine Novice 12 Expert too bad first-time effort Pete Bergstrom came down did honors CD weather great enjoyed themselves according Dan Midair Gillespie newsletter editor EMAC held Executive Council meeting Muncie got see property through rain Its about one half miles long dimension north south reasonably flat gettogether meet some local bigwigs neighbors-to-be what saw heard Muncie seems right place us try out squabble happened architect showed us preliminary plan first building will erect will house museum EC member outraged cause building looked like hangar Now Id like hear about think anything wrong mu seum model airplane organization looking like hangar Seems its pretty good fit form function too early get reservations Puyallup Expo Get planes ready en ter sock away little ne cessities life will Its Best West November 1990 141 ne oid club field Ontario Airport still host contests such Idaho Scale Squadron meets shot taken first annual Springfest Scale meet May 19-20 Io FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 1 76 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 Didnt Gallaudet A-2 Fly Well As beginners must get know pro portions good flying model airplane especially true youngster se lects flying scale model kit Free Flight model has no controls must stable enough fly its own early man-carrying aircraft fail ures due such severe stability problems pilots unable control Most old airplanes barely enough horsepower fly often much powered gliders possible bit inherent stability available model airplane re quires inherent stability too 1912 Gallaudet A-2 kind air plane no inherent stability tention drawn airplane news paper advertisements featuring A-2 querying Bill Hannan files must con tain everything some sent background information two 3-view drawings drawing reproduced shows rounded fuselage version others fuselage square crosssection other features identical July 1945 issue Air Force Journal printed letter Jown W Edgerton designers nephew Edgerton said .this plane actually flew although could have called unadulter ated success very marked tendency porpoise after few hundred yards its 100-horsepower Gnome spewing castor oil dove ground height about 200 feet Attesting value metal frame uncle Mr Gallau det able crawl out walk away.. Happily Professor Gallaudet hurt badly what could have caused un controllable porpoising Well lets take look drawing Maybe years experience later can see rea son Remember airplane de signed built back 1912 lots neophyte designers created airplanes really didnt know what ing exactly point exactly situa tion want young modelers graduate Youngsters have learn what doing have learn what model airplanes are about cant satisfied just build models kits know what part does Professor Edson Gallaudets design neat monoplane what soon became accepted wing front tail rear set-up some reason professor located three-bladed propeller very rear end pusher Nothing wrong apparently created problems along its efficiency air-cooled Gnome engine stalled just front wing solid mounting drive shaft run back entire length fuselage under stabilizer prop problem keep weight vibration minimum Gallaudet made fuselage too short very likely allowed Center Gravity too far rear distance wing stabi lizer called tail moment arm dis tance small A-2 stabi lizer must very large Bullets stab just small tiny mo ment arm too short normal-sized stab A-2s stabilizer must have completely ineffective along improper rearward center-of-gravity would have caused severe porpoising Such small stabilizer Gallaudet used possible tail moment arm extremely long wing area much less A-2s Long stretched out air planes both full-sized models much stable stubby ones contributing porpoising would have caused Dutch Roll tail wag ging must have equally small ver tical fins Although fin both above below fuselage total area still much too little professor just didnt know score Once again closer fin CG larger must ef fective drawing confuse four struts tail skid fin area uncovered come up side lower fin bottom fuselage longe rons Dihedral certainly would have helped lat eral stability porpoising Gallau det Bullet Most old-time designers didnt have facts created lot un stable airplanes aeronautic facts now known beginners must learn basics succeed no need re peat pioneers mistakes Remember Free Flight Scale models need herent stability properly designed fullsize aircraft carry pilots work con trols So select kits plans feature mod els enlarged stabilizers fins creased wing dihedral long moment arms CG both tail nose stick high-wing cabin designs until have learned build adjust Bill Hannan mentioned fellow West Coast made RC version rounded Gallaudet found very pe culiar handling characteristics Nuff said cant control easily radio youve certainly picked lemon try Free Flight fly well model Gallaudet design would have have several design changes reduced semi-scale status Thats bad remember no flying scale model truly scale approximations onlysome less scale others ****S So beware Choose kits carefully designs good flying characteristics build tails light 142 Model Aviation Sce P444 I I rn&t cs LI4 MaknJwi 2 T -~ -I- 4I it.17 11T GlIauciot Z I9I BULLET Have Helped Beginner Today
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
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L PR Roundup New AMA brochure have produced new brochure called Flights Fancy will re place former handout printed blue pa per called Skys Limit outside PR agency worked very closely us devel oping total concept supervised production printing new piece think its just great Certainly will enhance image sport national associa tion Flights Fancy includes brief descrip tion AMA Museum Among other plans brochure intend place literature racks tourist stops along main highways interstates leading Washing ton DC Restons best tourist attraction ought capitalize Well using Skys Limit brochure summer shows other purposes waste mall shows trade shows club events other times AMA handouts required well ship Flights Fancy Well looking feedback individ uals clubs learn publics reaction new piece Austrian aeromodeling May/June year took long-awaited vacation England USSR Europe first stop Europe Vienna hosted Dr Georg Breiner President Austrian Aero Club Georg has often visited United States has guest AMA HQ Reston first Saturday Vienna taken very nice permanent flying field town En zesfeld met local fliers Old-Timer meet Touring field impressed control-tower-type building housed fully equipped kitchen large eating area storage area tractor related field maintenance equipment observation deck equipped windsock Outside some picnic tables noon enjoyed delicious Hungarian goulash hot spicy Vienna sausages trimmings truly best food ever eaten flying field ladies catered day outdid themselves also enjoyed some great Aus trian beer us werent fly ing Austrians have motto Fly first drink later Made good sense thought AMA Safety Committee would also approve friendliness welcome received made memorable experience Confirmed belief modelers nice people wher ever happen find Iowa Aviation Preservation Center anyone traveling southwestern Iowa business pleasure theres new aviation museum visit Housed Greenfield Municipal Air port its second aircraft museum Iowa present consists 11 historic planes dat ing 1920 1940 museum open 1000 am 500 pm weekdays 100 500 pm weekends Admission charges minimal $2 adults $1 children under 12 years age center home Iowa Aviation Hall Fame recognizes achieve ments aviators Hawkeye State Interestingly enough Hugh Sidey Time magazine fame also aviation buff/AMA member born Greenfield brother still runs family newspaper business drop office say Hi another AMA member youre Further details can gained contacting Diane Weiland Executive Director 1-515/3437184 Cape Ann RIC Club Sam DiNoto Methuen MA sent some interesting information cluded newspaper clippings petition letter explaining complex situation Its familiar story New residences built near existing flying field complaints centering safety neighborhood children meeting town selectmen threatened loss field field Rowley MA Sam has taught countless kids fly model planes former students David Preston upset potential loss field went out wrote petition called hundreds field neighbors wound up 200 signatures interested residents area wanted field kept open mentioned courtesy club members visitors field An equally high number said fliers allowed children free access field kids enjoying educational experience being An annual open house sponsored club Its resulted good neighbor policy works Club officers passed stringent laws guide members flying habits made provisions disciplinary action violators Twenty field coordinators have appointed club 235 mem bers make sure safety enforced times club has adopted bylaw mandat ing sound level 90dB 12 ft though no noise complaints have received great example club came close losing its flying site worked hard publicize its reputation capitalized have strict rules tight sound con trol still have field Good workand good luck thanks Sam sharing story us Redlands Miniature Aircraft Association clubs taking advantage air shows military base open houses Public events allow model aircraft clubs chance display models either static form part days flying exhibitions both Very often such weekend shows draw thou sands people have never seen sophisticated model aircraft lives Pete Roehling Redlands CA sent some ex cellent background information photo graphs clubs participation huge show Norton AFB San Bernadino CA 200000 visitors base year see static displays almost current USAF equipment Vintage civilian military aircraft also hand club display located large han gar next runway Members brought about 20 aircraft types sizes plugged VCR showed Byron Orig inals tape Striking Back real attention-getter An RC trainer raffled off profits given local charity Dozens visitors asked questions handled club members interest level very high club expects get new members delight crowd flying demon strations put club members later day Helicopter clipped-wing Cub Kaos flown Everyone felt very positive experience both club members spectators Congratulations Redlands group getting out pushing sport have similar story tell lets hear well pleased pass experiences Continued page 124 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF e Executive Director ymca Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 comptroller Lynne Collins 0 com petition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson November 1990 123 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director proeided apace month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position 01 AMA Executive Council Cont pg 123 along encourage other AMA clubs Its great way build understanding Thanks again Pete 1990 Nats As write have just returned Lawrenceville IL did make particular event live outside region would like recap some media cover age got stories USA Today Chicago Tribune local newspaper day local TV station Evansville Terre Haute Vincennes day live broad casts WAKO-Radio day also made daily call-in reports other TV radio sta tions excellent example bene fits advance work AMA staff out side PR agency course events big difference case tne great cooperation local AMA clubs Chamber Commerce both Vin cennes Lawrenceville absence major catastrophe immediate area well remember press conference arranged 1984 Reno Nats very morning some thugs kidnapped bank man ager taped device chest said bomb held him hostage until could open bank vault dont have tell people whod invited press conference gone instead Thats right following story Model aviation took backseat morning So its great everything falls place can look back resounding success saying goes thats history al ready planning 1991 next month 124 Model Aviation SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Recent issues two model publications have included incorrect information respect AMA insurance RC frequency matters September 1990 issue Model Airplane News contained letter editor AMA member cluded within letter comment concerning AMA insurance stated AMA pays crash AMA sanctioned field youre member AMA sanctioned club THIS STATMENT IS NOT CORRECT Academy does qualify sanction flying sites Further have member AMA char tered sanctioned club insured As long AMA member flies according AMA Safety Code sured whether regular flying site member club Academy does however encourage members belong chartered club fly established flying sites Other issues contained letter addressed communication editor Model Airplane News Academy detailed appropriate actions taken Academy September 1990 issue Scale RC Modeler contained editorial comment stated Are aware fact series inexpensive radios manufactured certain producer RC equipment largest couldnt pass inspection maker petitioned FCC waiver whatever FCC grants com pany now using its own quality guidelines transmitters receivers way much less strin gent required AMA AMA looking other way because doesnt want lose companys considerable advertising magazine else would Ask elected representatives about Academy through its attorneys has contacted FCC regarding statement concerning waiver Part attorneys response reads FCCs staff Office Engineering Technology QET has emphatically informed us FCC does waive type acceptance requirements radio service especially instances equip ment cannot meet FCCs technical standards marketed sold within United States regard Part 95 type acceptance rules OET stated have never waived type acceptance rules have no recent requests waiver Concerning matter AMA looking other way please note equipment contained listing provided AMA News section month has documentation file AMA independent testing labo ratory attesting fact such equipment meets better published AMA guidelines should noted present FCC requirements transmitter type acceptance less stringent recommended AMA guidelines Currently FCC final stages rule making respect proposals submitted Academy individual Glenn Whidden approved rules created process will require manufacturers meet requirements currently meeting voluntarily Should have questions regarding issues please direct proper individuals AMA HO Carl Maroney insurance matters Bob Underwood RC frequency matters PR Permanent building kitchen control tower etc General view government-sponsored fly-at Austrian field whole site 18 well kept ing field Enzesfeld Austria Note club andand houses trout stream behind Austrian banners tip paved runwaybuilding Once year club has fish fry can just seen Sailplane also visible topfor members Stream stocked mainleft centertamed club members Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Campaign Executive Bob Brown Bradford PA Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler Allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District Ill leading way toward developing positive political public awareness current involvement Academy Pennsylvania State Parks primary example effort Elect continue efforts significant program should directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable put program type interests both competition sport flying Whether international competi tor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands model ing interests everyone disci pline Please elect Bob Brown Peter Waters Northville MI completes six years two terms District VP am pleased see way AMA Dis trict 7 have benefited ideas ef forts during time further term would allow con tinue developing services AMA members clubs increase visi bility AMA local areas can done either through AVP program ex panded district associations such ing developed Grand Rapids fall now have District Patch ing copied other districts experi mental office PR Insurance Coordi nator bringing AMA HQ closer clubs wish extend idea means having AMA HQ have also introduced experi ment contest coordination AMA HQ shall watch very closely next year National Model Sport Aviation Center now going real Mun Damian M Rhodes Portland OR happy representation service current VP read no further believe should something better am man District VP should promote programs encourage newcomers facilitate com munication between AMA HQ mem bership enhance dialogue between clubs district represent modeler Although new modeling have active participant serving secretary two clubs five years am also Con test Director background aviation constructing DC-9 series 80 cur rently own own masonry business may lack experience can offer en thusiasm open mind willingness serve believe together can revi talize modeling Pacific Northwest need vote Thank Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote cie chairman Development Committee hope continue overseeing hardware becomes installed now own land site development plans works procurement cycle has very time-consuming next phase will permit attend district matters look forward being area often AMA run large number volun teers time allocate AMA bus iness limited changing priorities business model aviation al lows flexibility cover needs district sends out amongst membership flying watching background ranges Indoor filmies Giant RC see intriguing skills aspects obsessionI wear RC blinkers am certain elected further term vice president will continue benefit AMA Dis trict 7 Ed McCollough Portland OR has plea sure serve members District Xl representative Executive Council last several years changes have taken place Dis trict Academy since first elected grow number ac tivity year fact District Xl leader relative numbers members involved modeling activity changes way AMA district continue grow prosper positive aspects po sition during years have chance meet know gether have talked about things have solved problems Thats works best since communication leads solution As example problem often discussed lack West Coast Nats After lot talk some real communication combined hard work District Xl members held very first Northwest Nats experience learned what can accomplish work together can will showcase other programs same success did Nats As VP will continue look after promote interests District Xl members AMA matters just have past what Ive done far liking ask vote Statement Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH name Dave Brown am candidate reelection Executive Vice President AMA lieve performance over last three years position worthy vote EVP officer responsible business financial affairs organ ization have knowledge experience handle job enjoy doing As decision business must weigh pros cons act accordingly case have certain assetsand yes few liabilities asset side have time ability job understand finance accounting business know make best use knowledge AMAs benefit get along well both other members Executive Council staff AMA President Don Lowe make particularly good team negative side tend talk too much tend blunt tend get involved too things tend write informa tive dull column magazine have served AMA Executive Coun cil 11 years would appreciate re electing another three-year term lieve past performance job described bylaws warrants reelection RCHTA Chicago Model Hobby Show During sixth annual Chicago Model Hobby Show held October 18-21 OHare Expo Center Rosemont IL attend ees will notice number items new exhibition exciting additions re sult joint effort between Academy Model Aeronautics AMA shows sponsor Radio Control Hobby Trade As sociation RCHTA static model display featuring some finest model airplanes Chicago area has added shows floor plan AMA con tacted local sanctioned clubs obtain mod els exhibit will show modelers nonmodelers alike skills crafts manship involved model airplane building Also area will Helicopter flying cage spectators can witness thrill challenge Radio Control Helicopter flying Sunday October 21 series Delta Dart building seminars will held anyone terested constructing stick-and-tissue rubber-powered model Building sessions will run 10am 1130 am 1 pm 230 pm Conference Center can accessed through show floor Academy worked closely RCHTA developing program intended introduce model aviation show attendees especially children Participation seminars including Delta Dart kits supplies will free charge Over 450 manufacturers will exhibiting demonstrating newest products show billed worlds largest model hobby show Public show hours 59pm Friday October 19 10am 6 pm Saturday October 20 10am 5 pm Sunday October 21 Admission $6 adults $3 children ages six 12 free children under 5 AMA booth will located static model display area Headquarters personnel will hand meet public answer questions concerning model avi ation national association November 1990 125 Vice PresidentDistrict 3 Vice PresidentDistrict 7 Vice PresidentDistrict 11 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr c4 , rdgr 17K32 CrArV7-5-7OAt eu7DE 0 %7A r onals Sound measurements taken during first round RC Scale years Nationals requested CD information purposes Scale rules state effective muffler will used dont give definition term end result has relatively little effort run quiet engines Scale As group Scale fliers havent really done much way looking propeller selection either Cur rent procedures create some very loud aircraft some RC Scale aircraft Nats registered quite low sound levels majority upper end regis ter loudest recorded 107 dBA nine feet Several appeared louder air ground although means accurate checking would have considered opinion measured sound levels course conjecture Im proposing next year contestant required fill out form listing model name engine used muffler propeller brand configuration other per tinent data Any sound readings taken could related sheets intent would categories Pennsylvania demo demonstration held benefit Pennsylvania officials part ongoing process develop some sort agreement flying sites within state park system questions concerns what noise standards should used demonstration impressed officials could result implementation lower sound level standard park system what some members might desire high est recorded sound level among aircraft flown demonstration 91 dBA measured over grass particular aircraft Pattern plane officials im pressed apparent quietness air craft especially struck differ ence earlier experiences AMA members Pennsylvania awaiting outcome entire process Mufflers Last month made mention work done San Diego promised show some homemade muffler modifica tions have proven effective Three con cepts shown month Other proposals will appear later date Thanks go Wil bur Hubbard Jim Wilson others San Diego County Association Model Clubs input Figure 1 depicts simpler modifica tions can performed could use ful muffler doesnt separate has center exhaust exit such type installed K&B 40 As shown drawing change consists tube has cap welded silver soldered front end al lowing bolt front muffler shell drawing specifies steel wool used tube exit Another alternative would copper scrub pad Stainless steel wool available might work better would less likely corrode stands up wear much better modification can made number mufflers Shown Figure 2 modification twopiece mufflers such Royal 40 45 arrows show exhaust gas flow N Woab oWrL SPACC /~tjr Loos-h-y PeA i7Jif IC 00 L o 6LJX 4e6- e4'779 ~ CE g i 4uAy pRo.q z CO A~ 7jfr~0 4IVf d7L 2,,A-2 J 0 0 000 0 AIJ# ____________ a o 9 11 1 SF~-e 70 ejA~ E4W SM U F - G4 czizz AMN4#sr 72/ da AAd Wy mr#~Err AA TOcFg* r W O NLdk~1G z/cFZI 2 C 11W 11 I. 1 jCJS d4CA 5OJ sure can shown other drawings must completely empty fully discharged Pressure cans havent depressurized can dangerous Examples cans can use Ronson butane Chlor oseptic Maalox Whip others Also note relatively small cans afterportion stock muffler used may laid aside interior can muffler shell can lined hightemperature silicone further sound sup pression middle chamber can loosely packed either steel copper wool sure seal joints high-temperature sil icone Use screws shown vibration doesnt cause separation assembly Figure 3 shows variation use pres 7-7 VI A00V4S d- 4 4J 7JwN Sara y sure cans mufflers dont separate Using larger can makes possible apply muffler intended 60-size engine shown would 40 engine afterchamber outside stock muffler can loosely packed steel wool inte rior surfaces can coated hightemperature silicone Jim Wilson has found further reduces exhaust sound levels can sizes used package various cosmetic products %-in tube used larger engine muffler optimum num ber sizes holes 22 Y16-in holes 12 7/a-in holes arrowed line shows ex haust gas flow sure seal joints modification high-temperature silicone probably uses up allotted space month follow later date 126 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified 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 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module 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 RF Module 93782 Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4F CirrusExcell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P CirrusExcell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F CirrusExcell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P FutabaConquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP FutabaConquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaConquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7U1-IF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaAttack FP-4NBLAM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FutabaFP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Hitec USAMaster 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USAMaster 7 &7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER 627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7Airplane-NEr-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEU-J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA SynopsisExecutive Council July 23 1990 July Executive Council meeting took place Muncie IN following tendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Meeting Bayside NY VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters North ville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Ca VP-X Reg gie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice Pres ident Ev Langworthy Also attendance Vince Mankowski Ex ecutive Director John Worth Executive Director Emeritus Present Academys executive staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Carl Maroney Special Services Direc tor Bob Vojslavek Operations Director Ge offrey Styles Marketing Director Guests included Lillian Worth Harry Mur Continued page 131 November 1990 127 early August busy summer fast waning Im trying catch up Nationals held Lawrenceville IL Vincennes IN turned out great over 1200 entries including Free Flight Indoor Outdoor So add count two categories Outdoor held later should have biggest Nats ever Entries reached record numbers Heli copter Pylon categories very large other events fine turnout tells us few things Nats located Midwest coupled good facilities model ers will come best Nats entry prior 1990 Dayton OH 1976 over 1600 contestants must commend citizens Law rencevilleNincennes area great hos pitality Everywhere went pleas antly received Press coverage outstand ing daily articles front page local newspapers new Nats manager Chip Smith did fine job first Nats classic example trial fire heard compliments wellorganized well-run contest heard sev eral people say best Nats ever primary site auxiliary sites generally very good certainly Pattern Racing Soaring Helicopter groups should have no complaints Con trol Line sites little rough Ive heard promises improvements de cide go back another Nats Following Nats held Council meeting Muncie IN prioritized site choices next year Westover AFB Chicopee MA first choice available will return Lawrenceville facilities Westover considered premier site good entry previously Next year plan assign 50 RC fre quencies will possible hold simul taneous RC events site 1991 Industry has promised availability 50 airplane frequencies 1991 review very long list narrowband equipment certified meet 1991 stan dards printed Model Aviation evi dent suitable equipment available new systems available manufacturers offering equipment update programs low cost making pos sible fly wideband restrictions nominal investment seems right way assure maximum protection paging systems restricting day flying little possible Narrow band should norm real ize change traumatic some thats way life Without innovation change would still flying superre generative equipment time 27255 465 MHz still operate hobby would long dead really think would happy still drove Model T Ford its attendant reliability comfort performance restrictions Would want cross Atlantic Ford Trimotor DC3 dont think Time marches change comesand hope progress commend AMA Frequency Commit tee its contribution over years Its work directly influences just AMA mem bers RC modeler country well other countries Yes US frequencies also used other countries committee often busy protecting interests FCC may realize no status quo frequency assignments constant pressure other interests use frequencies will never end increasing use personal com munications remote control kinds devices jams RF spectrum So demand growing share what al ready available well crowd fre quency assignments spectrum Thus pressure narrower band opera tion Please understand current ap proach frequency assignment what desired simply could get committee enlisted volun tary help industry see would work guess what does now volved FCC final act tighten ing radiation specs assure legal con trol transmitters narrow-band opera tion People tell frequency busi ness complex hard understand Yes gets deeply involved technical rationale dont fret about Frequency Committee pro tecting interests have some pretty knowledgeable people donating time matter part update equipment 91 specs qualified source primarily manufacturer buy guideline equipment RC modeler country should AMA member because greatly benefit work frequencies insur ance coverage magazine Model Avia tion competitions fly-ins flying site support other services available AMA membership best bargain around want services just convince flying buddy join cause what get directly proportional resources haveits simple modeler should become AMA member Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 August 21 1990 Its hard believe has month since wrote last col umn Since last column yours truly has quite busy lot things Nats followed Council meeting Oshkosh back real job meantime have gotten replace ment C-172 destroyed tornado have spent spare time stripping usable stuff out wreckage Whew lot parts simple full-scale airplane hope C-182 good airplane C-172 Next week Im off Wash ington quarterly visit Ac counting Department NAA meet ing Enough travelogue Whats new AMA ask Well getting some heat decision eliminate credit given join AMA middle year problem credit vouchers theyre really accounting liability such require careful han dling example member joins mid year paying $40 give him $20 credit voucher assign $40 come fiscal year defer $20 next year record come year record offset ting liability $20 What individ ual doesnt renew next year ac count complicated what does renew doesnt use credit voucher Does voucher remain outstanding liability does get wiped out credited unearned come list questions could go on think get drift prob lem past AMA HQ didnt keep track credit vouchers sued impossible assess po tential liability Further use vouchers wasnt restricted renewal purposes people using buy Supply Service items Think about af fects accounting system Okay okay understand need something join middle year please dont ask us return credit voucher system have suggested go fullyear membership membership expiring anniversary its purchase sounds okayuntil think about would make life easier HQ spread ing out renewal load over year would also make insurance handling unwieldy site-owner chartered club insurance programs tied individual program fact theyre under policy Can imagine being club secretary continually trying ensure everyone flies club field current member member simply gets renew has accident 128 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ot ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 both club insurance site owners insurance void think site owners would take risk wouldnt efficient way handle midyear memberships simply drop new membership rate appropri ate amounts year progresses may necessary limit drops say $30 after April 30 $20 after July 30 $10 after October 30 least would eliminate voucher problem system has its serious problems however Right now have membership categories would make head swim addition age categories like Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen have Boosters Patrons etc get publications question Lets see No-publications option some news letter-only others magazine taken family mem ber category. aaaargh Such seemingly simple solution does have become complicated developed prorated dues system categories application card would rival Tower catalogue sheer size did some categories others could cost senior citizen fam ily member join certain times year does normal adult short guys gals working problem takes time lot thought work out details Theres no such thing system thats simpe yet allQws nice little breaks spe cial cases simple system would volve charging single price mem bers no special rates Juniors Sen iors Senior Citizens family members etc dont think will fly Last month spent quite bit time nuts bolts FAI programs month get mention gravy Ear lier year Indoor team whipped rest world overwhelming fash ion Jim Richmond became World Champion unbelievable sixth time have success report As pre dicted after serving jury team trials RC Electric team did real well get ting both silver team medal silver dividual medal Jason Perrin CL Speed US team got bronze medal Carl Dodge became new World Champion CL Aerobatics thats Stunt us team got silver Paul Walker brought home bronze Congrat ulations guys its nice see yall well Ill end up month few thoughtprovoking questions think about Does AMA spend too much time promoting itself enough time promoting mod el aviation Would support efforts promote model aviation Till next month ALABAMA Kraft Southeast 118 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 ARIZONA Lance HaIle 115 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 RC Service 102 Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N 10th St Phoenix AZ 85029 Beemer RC West Dist 05 17252 E Falcon Drive 3 Fountains Hills AZ 85268 CALIFORNIA Custom Electronics 09 PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 Authorized Radio Control Service 128 327 S Stage Coach Ln Fallbrook CA 92028 Airtronics Inc 03 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 Futaba Corp America 10 4 Studebaker Irving CA 92718 GSP Products 23 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 S & D RC Service 122 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 Cannon Electronics Inc 06 2828 Cochran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 FLORIDA Charles D Ehinger 116 1910 Virginia Ave 1403B Ft Myers FL 33901 Wollitz RC 111 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 Southern Radio Control 126 2378 Lind wood Ave Naples FL 33962 Radio South 22 43 W Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 E L Litchfield 130 4307 Woodside Manor Tampa FL 33624 ILLINOIS Hobby Dynamics 07 PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico 19 PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MASSACHUSEllS John Hill RC Squadron Inc 119 PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MARYLAND TSA 110 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MICHIGAN D&j Electronics 105 900 Lucy Rd Howell Ml 48843 Kraft Midwest 21 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MISSOURI Ace RC Inc 02116 W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NEW JERSEY RjL Control Systems 121 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 Francis S Key 107 1072 Irick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 Polks/Aristo-Craft 17 346 Bergen Ave Jer sey City NJ 07304 Ocean County RC Service 108 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NEW YORK Lons RC Service 1092062 Rabbit Ln Phoe nix NY 13135 OHIO World Engines 20 8960 Rossash Ave Cin cinnati OH 45236 Aero Models 106 Route 5 7021 Chippewa Rd Medina OH 44256 Seville RC Hobbies 1049818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 Rons RC Service 113 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OREGON Artex Aircraft Supply 103 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PENNSYLVANIA John 1-lickey 114 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TENNESSEE Rivergate Hobby Center Inc 101 700-A Two-Mile Pkwy Goodlettsville TN 37072 TEXAS Tim Ahrens 127 Rt 6 Box 54J Austin TX 78737 Joe DuMond 125 1830 Chevy Chase Car rollton TX 75006 Steve Whisenhunt 117 9025 Oels St Ft Worth TX 76108 Als Hobby 123 10733 Gulf Freeway Hous ton TX 77034 Bill Slaton 129 1005 Phillips Drive Dumas TX 79029 VIRGINIA AMA 01 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Special events trade shows WASHINGTON Anything RC 112 W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WISCONSIN Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 124 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 November 1990 129 Safe Flying No Accident Transmitter Sticker Stations Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders Model Aviation Plans arrive after December 1 1990 will delivered until after Christmas Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 hot item recent Executive Council meeting general review AMA costs including FAI team expenditures col umn month begins some informa tion July 23rd meeting giving latest information Executive Council decided cut funding AMA-paid travel AMA-paid lodging AMA-paid entry fees FAI teams World Championships ever Executive Council decided cut funds shipping model boxes fuel will no longer AMA-financed FAI team uniforms AMA team uni forms appropriate winter use Most World Championships have held during weather ranging hot temperate Concerning fuel shipments oc casions free donated fuels have cost Academy thousands dollars ship overseas previously policy pick ing up bulk shipment costs model boxes however too problem some team members made con certed effort use conservatively designed model boxes other occasions members same team asked AMA pick up tab shipping piano- refrigerator-sized boxes can satisfied AMA hasnt reduced its direct support championship teams has made con certed effort reduce some peri pherals have added significantly cost FAI program New renewal procedures AMA members will shortly receive 1991 bill dues Please notice signature now re quired renewal forms new applica tions AMA membership AMA Safety Code will printed AMA applica tions renewal forms members being asked sign code requirement Simply because violation Safety Code will result no insurance coverage damage caused So imperative AMA members read fully comply AMA Safety Code AMA members earned mem berships ie Contest Directors national district officers etc will once again sent bill marked Free requiring no sub mission dues money However members also must sign bill indicate have read aware AMA Safety Code before AMA mem bership cards will sent Juniors underage Senior members must have parent guardian sign AMA Safety Code addition doing themselves AMA members used 800 tele phone number credit card renewals will receive bill dues marked Prepaid too must sign send AMA Headquarters Safety Code acknowledg ment Admittedly new procedure can cause some degree confusion prob lems However number nature recent claims has forced AMA take step effort gain some measure control over situation Another change AMAs insurance 1991 raises medical coverage $7500 $100000 AMA members increase medical coverage along elimina tion AMA member-to-member familymember-to-member liability insurance ac complishes two things provides higher limit medical coverage injury result ing accidents AMA members also eliminating AMAs exposure painand-suffering lost-wage claims both tween family members between AMA members Muncie news As reported last month Academy now owns property Indiana purpose developing building world-class model flying site museum will soon meeting Muncie tended Property Development Com mittee invited members various AMA Special Interest Groups address site needs potential development Its fully expected construction will begin early 1991 complete 1992 Begin ning 1993 site will further devel oped accommodate necessary facil ities host National Model Airplane Championships types model fly ing its difficult give exact date site will open available flying circumstances suggest possible deadline would carry enormous excite ment Academy has tentatively offered host 1992 Scale World Championships would fantastic include Radio Con trol Control Line World Champion ships Scale models centerpiece week-long grand opening first-ever national flying site Using target midAugust 1992 its possible have site de veloped first-class order conceiv ably significant event aeromod eling history Perhaps would include week-long rally fun fly event complete air show team involvement manu facturers displays climaxed best Scale models around globe World Championships competition budget AMAs midyear financial report has just assembled some de gree pride can reported 50% point year 49% pro jected income 47% projected ex pense Thats pretty fair shootin anyones book jim Buchanan Award Dan Blankenbaker presented Jim Buchanan Award 1990 National Model Airplane Champi onships appropriate some comment made has said powerful force world cohesive set liefs religious organizations perhaps disciplined effective earth Perhaps also explains asso ciations like Academy able effective strength AMA lies its volunteers Jim Buchanan attended first Nats Lincoln NE time competed second Virginia known people wasnt judge event director people seem get pictures lot magazines get lot attention worker Jim always whenever some thing needed done genuinely excited aeromodeling broth ers fascinated see meet peo ple read heard much about twinkle hazel-blue eyes perpetual smile shining out hind lightly grayed beard kind guy could walk up group engaged hot discussion argument calm mere presence message seemed radiate Jim hobby love supposed have fun touched met him way shall never forget Dan presented Jim Buchanan Award because typified spirit larger sense mere existence award reminder us view mod eling hobby having fun cause everyone contributes participates can collectively great things proof lies national rallies National Model Airplane Championships museum have built building vast number pro grams institutions World Champi onship teams frequency committees weve created presently involved developing thousand-acre dream fly ing facilitya project inconceiv able just few short years ago Congratulations Academy youre alive doing well 130 Model Aviation Soviet sportsmen Alexander Gievskiy first place winner FAI Speed years Nats Tsergai lvanov Vitally Blohin Al exander lvashkln display gift AMA Museum understand Preci sion Scale model Russian E-5 beauti fully built Nikolly Polikarpoy fourtime Soviet Nationals winner Compatriot Svctlana Filippova pictured took third place FAI Combat Maria Bustamante customer service repre sentative Membership Department re ceives commendation Executive Di rector Vince Mankowaki Maria recently re ceived Associate Applied Science de gree office administration manage ment Northern Virginia college Connecticut 0 Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbury MA 02331 817 934-8248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Lundry 80 Main St Essex Jet VT 05452 Frederic J Olsen RR 3 Box 140-35 Newport ME 04953 Robert P Sawyer Jr HCR 80 Son 97 Goldsboro ME 04807 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Model Aviation Day third District Model Aviation Day being planned No vember 4 1990 Quinebaug Commu nity College Danielson CT Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event Last year two mailings sent club members didnt get word person felt mailer should sent AMA member shouldnt necessary isnt money time excellent facility allowing space displays well plenty room seminars have outstanding aircraft bring dis play See ad below information Executive Council meeting Council meeting held Muncie IN July 23 1990 Normally meeting held Nats site however year held Muncie Council members could see new site Yes AMA now owns about 950 acres area about one half miles discussion items about building would serve museum offices will first things done site think committee respon sible obtaining site did its work very well appears good property good location Some members have expressed concern about location property felt should have located so-called Sun Belt year-round flying sev eral answers reason felt should go Muncie community support should go place welcome no other property offered would suitable needs have amount support Contest sanctions will appear first part October probably good idea start thinking about clubs con test activities next year get sanc tions early area have fairly short flying season As result some week ends quite heavy activity know some events year re scheduled usually means lose out magazine listing Also remem ber starting 1991 radios used sanctioned events will have have gold sticker plan accordingly Modeler model month Three pic tures month doesnt whole job Harry Newman scratch-built 1A-scale Super Cub powered SuperTigre 61 floats Gold berg total weight 105 lb pictures taken Sebago Lake spring airplane flew very well Note past tense last flight wing failure airplane made unscheduled land ing understand repairable hope will flying again soon Harry liv ing past dont know place can get airplane ride $5 phy MA columnist Anthony Italiano NFFS President John Hunton architect Dis trict IV Gary Bussell AVP District VI regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order AMA President chaired meeting Approval Minutes approved unan imously accept minutes April 21st Executive Council meeting Executive Vice Presidents Report Execu tive Vice President distributed copy audit report year ending December 31 1989 suggested member Council read leisure EVP com mented pro forma statements pro jected three years expenses factored new circumstance buying devel oping Muncie property indicated operating loss 1991 due Mun cie land purchase/development un expected typical result such large undertaking further noted 1992 will again have operating surplus EVP rec ommended AMA Safety Committee review issue liability risk exposure sanctioned events follow AMA rule book consideration given rules policies address issue Executive Directors Report Executive Directors report included changes han dling some internal processes report cluded information about pilot program 1991 renewals 800 telephone line open during July August September 1990 additionally noted AMA has $10 minimum purchases via credit cards Henceforth recommendations awarding AMA Scholarships will presented Ex ecutive Council earlier year time Executive Councils Nats meeting scholarships can awarded before school year commences CompuServe computer communica tions system has available AVPs trial basis deemed acceptable some therefore moved accepted Council continue offering Com puServe service associate vice presidents Executive Director Emeritus Report Exec utive Director Emeritus has completed draft FAI document updating AMA history since 1967 Additionally Executive Director Emeritus reported engaged continuation personality profile videos working information placards accompany display models museum consensus Council members viewed completed personality profile videos have historical appli cation will popular distribution Executive Director Emeritus reported will present proposition contin ued service Executive Councils review Finance Committee Finance Committee chairman reported its next meeting committee will concern itself fine-tuning 1991 budget using previously distributed pro forma documents guide Nats Steering Committee chairman noted firm data Nats expenses/income arent available early time empirical formation indicates close match pre vious projections Special Interest Groups Special Interest Group seeking advice concerning employment contract managing editor its publication will provided legal opinion Council Property Acquisition Development Com mittee PADCOM chairman advised next step will joint meeting committee representatives Special Interest Groups parties will involved discussion long-range use devel opment flying site Council given opportunity seeing recently pur chased property firsthand Following presentation preliminary sketches plans committee chairman ar chitect Reston AMA HQ building Council discussed propertys potential Frequency Technical Director reported current inventory status AMA mon itors analyzers also noted FCC released Notice Proposed Rule Making concerning manufacture narrow-band transmitters attor ney preparing letter will file FCC behalf further reported AMA will no longer check transmitters trade shows sticker stations now business will taking over task Sound Committee Among issues discussed question liability risk authors include product information articles model airplane sound agreed legal opinion will obtained sub ject Insurance During Insurance Safety Committee report chairman recom mended behalf committee fol lowing proposed changes changes Continued page 134 November 1990 131 EC SynopsisCont pg 127 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 Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonjers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresok 9 Wiltow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockyort NY 14094 Ray Juxctkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Adam SaBler 41 Perry Ave Lathars NY 12110 Lon Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FroehiloS Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts sit ref lec tive mood Indianapolis International Airport awaiting nonstop aircraft during day headed LGA home have just concluded third consecutive Executive Council meeting 1990 wish could have shared experience us did Tony Italiano president National Free Flight Society formally registered Spe cial Interest Group AMA As official hence reliable account proceedings shall provided elsewhere magazine shall move right along hardly mystery nor assume AMA anxious create aeromodeling center may justly proud have greatly out grown present headquarters Reston VA working space standpoint burgeoning belief deserve prestigious base operations also centrally located continen tal United States Existing plans basic location area Muncie IN give prom ise fulfilling both fundamental requirements same time providing very extensive flying areas arrived Muncie day before EC meeting order get overall look real estate involved After three trips around countryside architect/AMA member John Hunton am opinion shall satisfied ultimate con clusion worthy project Silent Electric Fliers Long Island Since last report concerning newly formed entity have received letter its organizer Mr J Lewis Putt Jr letter heaps praise upon other Long Island club Suffolk Wings MAC AMA 472 Ridge NY permitting Electric group use its field Rocky Point LI its very first contest Mr Putt reports fol lows spite morning rain showers 15 mem bers showed up 20 electric-powered RC planes Suffolk Wings generous hosts made sure SEFLI members felt wel come Everyone chance fly times made first event great suc cess types Electric planes repre sented Gas power fliers witnessed event amazed what Eledrics can would appreciate very much could find some space monthly column thank Suffolk Wings generosity toward club loan field event field pay use refused accept reim bursement us sort sportsmanship should publicly rewarded ModelAviation 132 Model Aviation Ive included group picture taken tween raindrops Thank again support interest Electric flying Halls Fame developments recently received letter good friend Joe Beshar forming July 3 just past Westover Field Chicopee MA inducted Hall Fame Society Antique Modelers SAM favors us follow ing picture SAM President Jim Adams oresentine him valued citation No sooner completed foregoing ac count current District 2 report received Reston HQ listing AMA members have se lected Council Past AMA Presidents years group inductees AMA Hall Fame wit Joe Beshar Paul Boyer James Cahill Carl Fries Milton Hueguelet extend heartiest congratulations Long Island Silent Flyers AMA 1276 live within moderate traveling distance Long land have desire join excellent model Soaring club suggest contact above entity through its president Mr Bob Teseo 1-718/4632986 Paul Bell 1516/981-1227 club has over 70 members may able fit would well worth try hope make Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA have recently learned plans call holding 15th annual Syracuse Sym posium Saturday January26 1991 Art Home Center New York State fair grounds information reaches us through thoughtfulness courtesy newly elected secretary CNYMAA Mr Richard 1 Dick Snyder PO Box 72 N Main St Man nsville NY tel 1315/465-4113 congrat ulate Dick fellow officers Tim Pease president Glenn Cady VP Lon Sauter treasurer anticipate pleasure join ing 15th Syracuse Symposium 1/26/91 Everett W Langworthy AMA Executive Coun cil member representing National Aeronau tic Association NAA have just received news release National Aeronautic As sociation NAA announcing Mr Langworthy three other deserving gentlemen have selected receive coveted Elder Statesman Aviation Award NM Said award established 1954 honor out standing Americans efforts over period years have made contributions significant value aeronautics have reflected credit upon America themselves Nominations solicited over 200 ganizations aviation leaders United States selection made distin guished committee 30 aviation leaders segments aviation community According text NM news re lease basis Mr Langworthys selection leadership Executive Vice Pres ident NM both United States internationally Federation Aeronautique Internationale also described NM release pilot over 12000 hours types military civilian aircraft promoted nurtured helped coordinate sport aviation United States Having served Ev AMA Executive Coun cil number years have developed great respect gentleman has earned collective appreciation val ued participation aeromodeling ac tivities Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc AMA 925 club widely recognized highly regarded especially New York Pennsylvania neighboring parts Ca nada timehonored outstanding multiinterest aeromodeling organization group based Buffalo-Cheektowaga NY area past 35 years has promoted model aviation its phases locally abroad thus earning highest respect general public well government officials agencies club excels good public exposure AMA through flying shows regular mall dis plays various major competitions involv ing model aircraft various types sizes attracting spectators far wide group advocates promotes practices safety both air ground group has set excellent example secure maintain flying field its mem bers live harmony neighboring community Upon foregoing facts AMA granted petition club presented prestigious Award Excellence arranged have AVP Buffalo area physically present award club officers shown following photograph left right Stan Duszczak VP Phil Grzes kowiak president holding plaque John Grigg AVP George Manos treasurer Bruce Knox secretarv Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc AMA 424 Dick Sarpolus editor above clubs ex cellent Newsletter thats its name Newsletter has written piece July 1990 issue same consider important enough bring attention regardless RC frequency upon operate am 534 MHz among other non-ham-band fre quencies compliment Dick upon thought-provoking contribution flying safety article dwells part upon sub ject six-meter frequency flags Most members dont care about sixmeter frequencies because few use field Ive ham license years have flying six meters years Im particularly interested han dle frequencies Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 Went Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dab Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe addrean EMAIL 7378712 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1214 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25084 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15872 Jay Meaiy 208 Witrser St Cieartieid PA 18830 Joveph S Vialay 1381 Creobrook Dr Macmae OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15813 Greendaie Ave Mapie HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Haiiowell Ct Bennalem PA 19020 Mark WiinOn 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 15704 Phone 717 287-8970 Monday August 6 very positive dem onstration produced Pennsylvania State Parks Commission West Shore Fly ing Society hosted event its fine field northern Harrisburg parks director Mr William Forrey along several staff witnessed demo appeared enlightened efforts AMA personnel assisting included District IV Vice President Howard Crispin discussed sound demonstrated simple methods its measurement Geoff Styles introduced program AMA video Partnerships Carl Maroney explained AMA insurance program Doug Pratt pilots flew demonstration Several pilots West Shore Club surrounding area per formed flawless flying routines wish thank devoted day demonstration efforts commendable An interesting sidelight demo ex hibited Doug Pratt Harrisburg area Channel 12 has interference generated nearby paging system Doug initially flew 1991 gold radio awideband receiver very obvious pager causing some glitches system Doug changed 1991 narrow-band receiver flew rest day problems clearcut example 1991 equip ment does work better using could save valuable models 1990 Nats very well attended members District Ill Although list too long individually name District Ill winners offer congratulations com petition fierce provided enjoyment also great make new acquaintan ces renew previous experiences clubs Lancaster County R/C Club three members attend Nats three brought home trophies Thats called batting thousand club members Sid Hurst George Fetter Bill Kametz Congratulations Immediately following Nats Coun cil moved Muncie IN view new prop erty purchased national flying site development potential site mindboggling AMA members should able enjoy hobby no matter what discipline pursues have over thousand acres open construction Preliminary de signs being developed have some interesting ideas incorporate please advise soon possible question will have first contest still un decided opinion first contest could 1992 first Nats 1994 depends budgetary factors member ship support next few years mem bers Academy will have site can enjoy very proud Discussion pertaining FAI program highlights Muncie Coun cil meeting Although FAI budget cut some extent program should hindered great deal FAI program vi tal necessity modelers over world Without superior type competition refinements enjoyed individual sport modeler would exist International friend ship necessity within turmoil todays world FAI catalyst friendship Nats fortunate make acquaintance Gerald Price Cen tral Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Gerald warded some pictures clubs sec ond float-fly held Jim Dodds private pond Below Troy Groehl holds Gerald Prices orig inal design Ultra excellent fun fly de sign also great water Another Geralds pictures Troys wife Cheryl Groehl hubbys model Cheryl Groehl shows off Trays handiwork Dave Deitz Beltzville Flying Machine Society also sent some pictures annual float-fly Thirty-nine pilots flew total 163 times very enjoyable weekend Special thanks go out Mauch Chunk Lake Park Director Dennis Demara Fish Com mission Director Wayne Alfono sup port permission utilize beautiful site year Below Simon Corson stands among some great planes flown Simon Carson BFMS float-fly Ed Zemaitis West Shore Flying Soci ety Harrisburg brought 10-ft model Martin Marina PBM Frequent-C-Flyers central Pennsyl vania encourage newcomers allowing total use airways evening week Jack Woodford snapped picture Vandewater family Pete son Mott during Beginners Night am extending personal invitation attend 1991 AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Field Dayton OH June 891991 fun-filled weekend will held Air Force Museum includes forms modeling Plan now attend November 1990 133 model conscientious modelers have met district Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area R/C Society Dick great orRanizer does quite well mike Gerald Prices Ultra floatplane Dick Sheppard Mansilela area R/C SocIety Vandewater family flying Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Riok Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harriaonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scolty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 18809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paai Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevills NC 28301 Phone Evening 1919 488-5986 Summer passing very quickly dont know whether theres activity concerned what situation actu ally time sure getting away year journey out Nation als Executive Council meeting bit longer usual rained except 50 miles drive out trip back better regard Nationals went off quite well turnout very good part yet unexplained rather large number no-shows especially RC Pattern arrived event would beyond doubt have best tended Free Flight will follow October same site site next year has determined date Lawrence ville has asked return engagement possibility Several other sites mentioned nothing positive now Executive Council meeting held Muncie IN following Nationals provided first opportunity Council see land just pur chased make acquaintance local business community has impressed site preliminary long-term plan develop ment actual work will take consider able length time likely some events could held late 1991 1992 Nationals very proba bly 1994 no point doing things panic having redo thing later date Careful planning development will ensure very beautiful center aeromodeling fair amount preliminary work site preparation done An access road will need put considerable amount grading seeding neces sary drainage has provided certain areas couple pits hog ma nure have removed Planting trees around perimeter will also early operation will fast-growing va riety rather large building will put up early development will serve utility structure contain offices maintenance facilities forth future will serve greater number func tions Everything should follow prescribed path no wasted effort funds Spe cial Interest Groups will consulted input finished project will surely take seven 10 years till fruition Id like publicly express appreciation community provided reception information Executive Council ensures excellent rapport will exist between area Academy cidentally latest map area has AMA site marked Retired Aeromodeling doubt best activities someone re tired considering entering stage life large number people out started modeling early point life School family work often took away activity years Now faced complete change life can return enjoy sport Modeling offers finer home activities challenge building people have reserved skills early years outdoor activity comes later relearns fly Bill German Cape St Clair Annapolis MD example Bill first built models back 1920s recently got back aeromodeling ARF Aristocraft powered K&B 20 engine After period trial error Bill has learned fly Ra dio Control aircraft bug having bitten anew Bill has progressed bigger goals himself has now completed yet flown PICA Waco YMF biplane very first building project 47 years Bill spent over year project en joyed bit time accompany ing photo Bill Waco Inciden tally Bill 73 years young soarIng soaring major activity through out District IV number clubs dedi cated entirely category clubs concentrate Power modeling have fair number individuals Soar ing clubs really sport conduct organized activities practically month year Baltimore Area Soaring Society Silent Knights Soaring Society Delaware Capital Area Soaring Association wide area membership including District Columbia High Country Soaring Club Ashe ville NC area Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts Tidewater Model Soaring Society Norfolk area Rich mond Radio Control Soaring Society other groups dedicated Soaring out would like know can add list times get calls individuals mov ing area would like know specific-category club located no problem clubs pro vide newsletter am sometimes aware other active groups next photo shows some interna tional atmosphere thats present Soaring meets taken Tidewater Model Soaring Society meet Bill Saun ders farm Cuckoo VA photo courtesy Herk Stokely Left right photo Herk Stokely USA known monthly column Flying Models publisher Soartech series active flier involved other Soaring activi ties Cohn Britcher England also mem ber TMSS Bob Botha South Africa Bruce Abell Australia contributor model publications down under truly international group often includes fliers other countries meets approved Council mutual agreement between Model Aeronautics Association Canada Inc MAAC Academy Model Aeronau tics place January 1991 agreement allows card-holding MAAC mem bers fly AMA club fields enter AMA sanctioned events US being AMA members provision effect MAAC members USA conditional upon use USA frequencies ad herence AMA Safety Code As follow-up unresolved issue coverage students instructors moved carried insurance policy endorsed cover AMA members desig nated chartered clubs instructors both instructor student flying one-on-one basis non-competition nondemonstration designated club flying sites However instructor permit ted accept compensation program exceed 30 days per individual stu dent AMA membership application will modified include statement member signs indicating agreement comply Academy Safety Code Ad ditionally members must now provide writ ten report accident Headquarters within 60 days Another endorsement recommended committee shall clarify Academys position regarding punitive dam ages Council moved accepted spe cifically exclude punitive exemplary treb le damages give notice will defend insureds against such claims pay behalf such judgments moved accepted liability cov erage deleted member-to-member member-to-relative family member claims same time medical coverage benefit members will increased $7500 $100000 Council approved committee recommendation eliminate special mem bership rates afforded National Asso ciation Rocketry AMA member liability surance now limits $100000 coverage cars boats rockets Council agreed restraining barriers now required flying Control Line Speed models FAI AMA-appointed juries approved team selection contests F3D F3B Fl Continued page 138 134 Model Aviation EC SynopsisCont pg 131 Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Tennessee Alabama attend FF South Carolina 0 Tonnesseemeets FF people founded AMA V1936 way DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartotzewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Gustavo Diaz 6-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 Thortlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertuil Ave Miami FL 23132 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrsa GA 30062 Freddie Rice 3066 Burkson Cove Memphit TN 36116 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency CoordInator Burnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Gil Stallings Port St Lucie FL called feel well qualified become Safe ty Inspector Giant Scale models Gil Write AMA Technical Director Robert Underwood HQ will send questionnaire quiz expertise necessary Leader Member CD Robert will pass competency issue qualifi cation says now have about 30 Safety Inspectors US Robert says some have experience qualifies inspect full-size aircraft although absolute requirement Sonny Branch important member 110-member Seminole RC Club Talla hassee sends snap above son Da vid Davids beautiful daughter Penny Penny holding Sig Seniorita Sonny says runs shes quiet cant hear Now dont know whether referring model air plane Penny hand could OS 2OFPW hes talking about other hand could little girl have 12-year-old house sneaks up time Sonny goes say gets up have beg get down uld go either way too first blush would appear talking about model plane other hand could re ferring Penny again case 12year-old woman house spent very lit tIe time ground first six years lifeshe made carry enough factual evidence pre sented Sonnys letter make proper de termination Have ever seen Free Flight contest go District V time People Texas Illinois Kentucky Missouri . People come everywhere Florida See tills little kid motorOiKe e Paul Lewis Fayetteville GA age 13 shown handmade chuck Glid er FF have builder-of-the-model rule have build own model Will PJs model fly will 13-yearold big contests Well Ill give clue daddy shown behind him Jim Lewis world-class Free Flight master So dont think need worry about Junior Hell turn out okay maybe get beating gets home Only teasine course Pictured left right Lewis Dot Odom Marion IL Carl Loehle Tullahoma TN lovely lady Marion jinny Basta Let tell secret time Illinois stretched Canada Gulf Mexico included Ala bama Mississippi parts Kentucky Tennessee 1809 Beginning 1717 French province Louisiana turned over England 1763 became county Virginia 1778 ended up Indiana Territory 1800 1809 have good friend AMA Council Jim Sears Dont tell Jim about may come south grab old Illinois land reattach District VI Jim sure hope aint reading Anyway Illinois residents like travel south Alabama Tennessee Free Flight contests because people area polite forgiving well edu cated very understanding Also little airplanes fly better because air lot thicker less gravity Well okay anyway Lewis Dot come Alabama Tennessee year demonstrate expertise model planes Dot has 12-in Peanut Scale close will fly two minutes eas ily anytime looks like made Swiss watch factory made too Shown winners greedily iCK ing over spoils winning Items pro vided generous manufacturers deal ers Included necessarily order CD Tom Hepler Ronnie Thomp son Don Smith Christi Thompson Mark Smith Buddy Ratliff Stan Smith others Randall Hopkins Richard Rikel both Paducah KY attended Toms FF meet above three weeks later passed out sad poem showed up Lee Websters annual fling both Free Flight Radio Control Manchester TN No room entire poem chorus Hopkins Rikel fliers string successes expires red muck cotton luck turns roen. Secret note Clifford Hiatt Win ter Gardens FL never inten tion part AMA Council arbi trarily cut FAI funding percentage stead eliminated uniforms shipping costs fuel model boxes Henceforth cnntstant will nay own boxes Marshall Grover Decatur AL specting fathers Sig Astro Hog father Carl said officials Sig Hob bypoxy gave him advice help him finish plane looks almost big enough Marshall speed off Plenty say thats space folks Arent glad live District V November 1990 135 ricrurea aoove Lontest Hepler annual FF bash held old WW II Air Force field Courtland AL surrounded paperwork responsibil ity 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 Baiiard 5 Box 90 Decatur iN 46733 Gary Busseii 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie iN 47304 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Deb & Scott Juatice 156 South Franzen Bensesviiie IL 60106 Wiliiam Kern 1508 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Chartie WaIts 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zinimer Box 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hoisten 616 W 30th St IIigginsviiie MO 64037 Home 616 584-2461 Work 816584-7121 Fax 616 584-7766 July sit keyboard month has already made up lack travel June Im ready rest first trip month Reston discuss safetyand insurance joint com mittee meeting discussion instructor coverage new people need some sort protection until AMA policy takes hold paid structor program After discussion started FAI program cost reduc tion group came up some good cuts FAI program dont really hurt fluff reduction Id planned trip St Louis next day got back home too late make nec essary contacts forgo time huh just wanted let know mind made trip Sunday Indy RC South its annual American Diabetes Associa tion Fly-In Turnout great weather great gang ended up going over target event fun time allexcept Bob Godfrey plane folded wing spectator points quite good though Sorry Bob throw Oh almost forgot event netted American Diabetes Association $2100 possible $300 local compa nies sure beats $1800 figure after long shot fact its three times last years amount Congrats guys gals did real well next stop Tiger Shark coun try Corbin KY club meeting following Monday night enjoyable time discussed several club- AMA-related items sure tough getting up next morning though next weekend Nats Needless say attention turned toward since district year tried get air first Saturday less desirable weather forced turn back Thats spelled low ceilings bad visibility So went Sunday weather very nice little cool arrived Quickie 500 going full swing headquarters area get ting startup day coffee concession stands Things good first contest day Sure some minor problems solved event off good start spent rest day having good time got help being air port Unicom official making sure full-scale aircraft operations could continue much possible went back Nats again Tuesday Thursday using other days get some work done employer day attended heard more people very happy Nats sites couldnt have proud fact add icing cake now strongly considering site future Nats dates over next five years Hey fel las CL Stunt will forgotten either Over 1100 contestants/mechanics en tered about 1800 events Add 142 entered Indoor events John son City TN stage set record year Nats events NFFS expecting huge crowd combined FF/SAM events being held October Lawrence ville Go Now let give special thanks spent tireless hours helping years Nats know know did great job Nats could have happened Thank very much Im forgetting cities Lawrenceville Vincennes either went out us right As result Im sure well going back Frank Roales extra-special thanks goes out missed Scale event Nats Rain home kept grounded drove grand city Muncie next day Council meeting time again spe cial meeting because taking good look new flying site property Thats right weve bought city Muncie took real good care us city officials made us feel welcome able spend some time get know new neighbors Theyre very pleasant peo ple Anyway discussed new purchase planning etc great length off running its going some time before can start flying models think itll about first quarter 1992 before work far enough along hold contest season new site Well just have wait see have go after some big corporate bucks can really get show road strongly suggest read EC meet ing synopsis time changes insurance take effect next year should aware Some tended reduce risk insurance funds shouldnt problem start Anyway please read want alert changes Thats travel July intended go Richmond IN pig roast As luck would have wasnt able make contact decided stay home surely missed great feast Shucks Muncie meeting given new AVP slot specifically asked slot could complete Justices team Bensenville IL Deb already doing job just needed title Lets wel come aboard Oh yes fine team too Theyre excellent addition AVP list OK now lets get pictures etc month little luck can just about catch up change Larry Stone Prez Cloud Dusters RC Club Milan IL sent two photos us wish could see true colors first thought full-scale Anyone care race Next i sent pnooo 00 Mac McWil liams Shelbyville IL As can see picture Mac sitting wheelchair photo taken recover ing auto accident darned near killed him Ill leave out details broken bones gore pretty well torn up Well photo proves strong desire get back flying field kept him alive got meet Mac Nats pleased see no longer man wheelchair Instead very busy working Nats think must have worked day because saw him regular basis Hes nice fella too Hey before forget thats Jim Hostetler doing assisting Mac Thanks Jim Enough now. 136 Model Aviation iuve tildi IVIdUt ye iways UCCI] SWeI 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 Fax 313-346-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Vaiiey MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hans 5394 Engiish Dr Troy Mi 46096 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knrfe River MN 55609 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoSs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 46054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Went 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander Wi 54501 Steve Dudzinnki Cant PO Box 924 Dearborn Mi 46121 Another column do. ks Jim Jean Lasik filling last month have yet see report look forward reading will about same time see Ive received some photos use space several ideas AMA can improved better serve membership Its great get put because shows care about AMA district Keep formation coming Nats LawrencevilleNincennes vacation line first heat 6 am pace hectic say least Cheating Q-500 very low point racing wonder what solution will make fun again Maybe fly Formula and/or FAI cannot enter Q-500 have comments made suggest ing because anyone can enter Nats isnt actually National Championships Well look eveni can see classes catego ries winners recognized top dogs nation Look what would hap pen elimination events district send representatives event Midwest no mula pilots could entrants competitive enforced limited en try predominant district means few spots available larger interest group Nope opinion Nats Nats Special championships run SIGs members necessarily whole AMA membership interesting see various sites used events Control Line Stunt gang worst conditions Big Art Archie Adamisin goi squared away hand tools after both road sweepers broke down Speed guys tended fly over top safety fence needs higher current 10 feet went watch RC Scale Saturday really boring Control Line Scale terrific turnout types models look central marquee wellattended place get information meet old faces missed Johnny Clemensit wasnt same him amazed interest met restaurants stores both towns townspeople de lighted being visited Aunt Helens regular basis after long morning field would rate Nats high level room im provement event fill conver sations long returned home just over week off Iowa Byron Expo Ida Grove Another 14 hours driving end ing up once-sleepy town largest event Iowa takes place need model future event ex ample consider Over years Byron has improved changed format ac commodate large-scale modelers cludes super campsite trade displays ums demonstrations storage frequen cy control followed fullscale aviation show fabulous Fight ing Back hear will change European arena next year Does mean models will also changeSpitfires Messerschmitts managed get help running AMA display very pleasant meet district members other AMA people too also discov ered AMA display needs some im provement interesting public feel small display museum items video would help biggest gripe removal credit late en rollment will item next EC agenda read newsletters trip back Ida Grove companions shar ing driving Remember cannot get clubs see hear what doing need have news sent either newsletters individual re ports photos included Any way get read newsletters other month find difficult glean teresting news So much content similar describing dues field problems meetings regular activities nearly 250 clubs try get out during off-season areas will never get see visit Lo cal associations help gather repre sentatives clubs can talk get know other District Roundup Indian City has spent funds effort place drains its field will already has made field us able wet weather Cloudbusters has instituted Life Achievement Award rec ognition important contributions model general aviation winners Bill Bishop Joe Dallaire Jim Doolittle Jimmy Stewart Dave Stott Lakeland R/C Club has monthly hosts PS wets its annual air show Sunday better e clever name MISS periodical MISS mation e area new mem ber Modelers Council Michigan Whirlybirds now uses Ford Utica Test Track once month e DAM has now stituted spotter flying Rouge Park WMRAM has lost its new field prob lems being sorted out members spread out among other local clubs Grassfield has annual race cludes over-60 divisionage capacity Minneapolis Modeler has zinger Oh well Im just volunteer trying best high-level Free Flighter UK long time ago Meanwhile its still con test season word fall has ap peared Good flying November 1990 137 Stan Splewak ot ucoroit nero oaeiers taching new Cub Roy Dietz Michigan Whirlybirds shows off new bird Wayne County Air Show Photo Jim Adams Chetek HS Wisconsin students Gentle Lady built part aeronautics class taught Jim Adams unusuai aecor iiemert bipe Jim Adams teaches advanced math computer science physics aeronautics Photo Jock Delisle River District Eagle members help Dennis Mead fly Ugly Stik Mark Massey built model special control station Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 805 Murk NC Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Greuens 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springo AR 71913 Gil Horutman PO Boo 490 Spring Branch TX 78070-0490 Bill Kimbro 2108 Wood St Teuarkanu TX 75501 dRon Stantield 28 Oukridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkinu 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 78018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75008 Legislation model airplanes within state Louisiana following brief follow up about what happened piece legislation Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA past several months Lou isi ana State House Representatives passed HB 1002 bill gives individual par ishes right regulate model airplanes may flown bill sent senate little rea son believe would pass easily piece legislation result modelers concerned about noise problems creating others large number modelers participated defeat unpleasant proposal Charlie Castaing New Iberia LA real organizer pusher cause Without diligence would have chance present case Mr Hal Ward Clinton LA donated valuable legal advice research work members Northwest Aero RIG Club West Monroe LA provided infor mation citizens complaint upon proposed legislation based Carl Maroney AMA HQ responded quick ly call provided vital contact entirety AMA members Louisiana Hundreds modelers wrote letters representatives about 20 took time off work traveled corners state counted senate com mittee hearing Baton Rouge Everyone gained valuable experience insight legislative process works may need such capability future problem could arise session legislature think other modelers would interested what happened could provide few paragraphs publica tion District 9 report way ex pressing thanks spent time effort critical issue bill defeated unanimous vote Local Municipal Affairs Com mittee Louisiana Senate session legislature now over bill cannot resubmitted until 1991 Best regards Glenn Gresens AVP District 8 would like congratulate modelers Louisiana took time fight legis lative bill proves AMA can assist modelers such impor tant issue job well done Nationals report years Nationals held Lawrenceville IL large number competitors participating District 8 unable meet visit enjoyed talking saw meandering around took few photos District 8 modelers Nationals working away Shown photos Wayne Ap ostolico Arlington TX Mid-Cities RIC Club describing head-on midair collision Chip Hydes model Wayne showing what left after such impact Pattern site opportunity visit Billy Cun ningham Tulsa OK flying Malibu FAI Pattern model Bill placed top five event Mike Greb Sulphur Springs TX lames Verbick Baton Rouge LA shown presenting Scale models another photo group years Nationals 1157 partici pants very good considering no Free Flight events held infor mation winners specific event check elsewhere issue Frequency monitor last District 8 meeting held Houston TX asked another ICOM frequency monitor could obtained district checked Joe Dumond District 8 Frequency Coordinator indicated would nice have obtain cost ICOM monitor $1200 complete ship ping case hand-held unit will available near future hope will meet demand another unit club has need equipment call Joe Dumond number listed col umn heading have elec trical engineer operate unit very easy use Keep letters photos coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 134 FAI document compiled materi als several sources given over Competitions Department Director re write Council agreed approve adopt section document concern ing AMA-appointed FAI juries AMAsponsored team selection finals discussion overall FAI budget Council agreed discontinue funding FAI team model box transportation team uni forms AMA arrangements costs asso ciated fuel shipment Council also agreed disallow per diems representatives annual ClAM meeting Paris no longer fund travel lodging per diem costs Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation James Verbick Baton Rouge LA just finished flight J-3 Cub Sports men Scale Nate photo Wayne Apoatolico what left model after mldafr Chip Hydes air plane Nats photo Jerry Sprinkle prepanng Giant Scale J-3 Cub fnr nn official flighti Nate photo sign proclaiming east end Sweetwater Airport home newly formed Sweetwater Model Aircraft Club recently erected Serving president ciub Richard Osborne Roscoc Biii Cunningham Malibu FAI Pattern model uses YS 120 four-stroke power Nats photo Mike Greb Bill Biachoff Profile Carrier models Nate photo Odoredo as 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672ISAJ Fax 303-420-1870 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver Co 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendali St Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hurt Saline KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9824 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinstor Steve Mangles dx Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 822-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 special announcement time District IX will have two new associate vice presidents work AMA mat ters information sharing some time now has need get local representation two modelingpopulated areas district eastern rim district Kansas City metro area southwestern part district Denver metro area asked volunteers some time back delighted several candidates willing volunteer some val uable personal modeling time ser vice fellow District IX colleagues peers several very well qual ified candidates deliberate con siderably making two appoint ments want publicly thank can didates expression willingness serve AMA District IX hope will support new AVPs use exper tise benefit aeromodeling expect share some comments newly appointed AVPs next month Please welcome volunteer list RL Doc Scraper additional AVP Kansas 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 tel 1-913/6482522 Don Atwood additional AVP Colorado 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 tel 1-303/671-7090 AMA info AMA Headquarters has new bro chure Its super well-done item individuals clubs use promoting informing non-AMA potential members about organization titled Take Flight Fancy. r Leave Ground available Mar keting Department Geoff Styles Director Write call get few share friends give prospective new members clubs Election time coming up fall Dis tricts 3 7 11 Executive Vice Presidents office District IX AMA members will have opportunity vote fice Executive Vice President sense office-holder acts treasurer AMA Dave Brown incumbent running office Though District IX members will voting EVP office candi dates might interested know Bob Browns name incumbent will ap pear ballot District 3 Pete Wa ters name incumbent will appear ballot District 7 Ed McColloughs incumbent Damian Rhodes names will appear ballot District 11 AMA clubs can look forward new Club Video newsletter style service near future Executive Council voted funds put out initial issue will looking forward feedback individu als groups Look late fall Please read synopsis July 23 Council minutes other AMA informa tion right pages Model via tion synopsis published following meeting can get good feel business conducted behalf Follow what volunteer officers ing organizationyou can see voted various issues Did know could renew AMA membership 800 phone number fall Heres make chore easy AMA members currently holding 1990 membership can renew directly AMA HQ calling toll free 1-800/832-8312 Use Visa MasterCard charge cards special operator answers call between 8 am 4 pm EDT think can use service up October 1st mak ing easier AMA renewal workload letting get new membership card faster use service let know like Ill share feedback decision makers future plan ning Lots fall activity contest flyin calendar Check out calendar sec tion magazine make plans en joy great fall flying sessions throughout district School started week August 20 writer thats about busiest time year except maybe getting school closed June next month Keep cards let ters pictures coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 138 Space Models Education formation subcommittee representatives determined US bid host World Championships shall offered un less Council has first presented bud get has reviewed feasibility such endeavor Pending acceptable budget ing developed hosting Special Inter est Group AMA HQ Executive Coun cii expressed interest hosting Scale World Championships Muncie 1992 Free Flight World Championships California 1993 Pennsylvania case District 3 Vice President reported meeting scheduled Oc tober will include demonstrations model flying officials State Parks Commission Other business Council agreed allocate additional AVP District Sand District 6 two additional AVPs District 9 Council agreed development video news letter regular distribution clubs vi able project cost-prohibitive time However agreed pro duce prototype Council authorized lim ited expenditure production distri bution same vice presidents request additional receiver monitor district denied Council noted motion did fail principle such purchases should come out district operating funds discussion National Model Air plane Championships noted search venue 1991 Nats shall following priority order 1 Chicopee MA 2 Lawrenceville IL 3 Lincoln NE4 Smyrna TN 5 Bryant College Station TX next meeting Finance Commit tee shall Reston VA October 13-14 Following approval awards decided next Executive Council meeting shall October 27-28 AMA Headquarters Res ton VA Nominating Committee committee re ported following candidates shall placed 1991 ballot Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent District 3 Bob Brown incumbent District 7 PetoWaters incumbent District 11 Ed MtCollough incumbent Damian Rhodes AMA AWARDS Officer Awards Award Appreciation First-level award presented discretion VicePresident President Executive Director District service special recognition Superior Service Second-level award presented approval Execu tive Council often local service national Distinguished Service Third-level award presented approval Execu tive Council long-term service AMA office committee Meritorious Service Automatic outgoing Executive Council members Fellow Certificate Automatic outgoing President also long dedicated AMA service behalf others Recipient need have held office Club Individual Awards Technical Award Presented ap proval Executive Council techni cal achievements better modeling etc Vital Peoples Award Up six cash awards per year unsung heroes club level have earned recognition fellow members Hall Fame Presented approval Council Past Presidents Almost equal Fellow Certificate Service others prime consideration Presidents Legion Honor Presented approval President Executive Di rector Executive Vice-President ma jor personal donation major fund raising exceptional financial contribution Season Flyers Patch Presented re ward flying least once month 12 months Club officer approval Award Service Issued club ap proval vice-president community ser vice Award Achievement Issued clubs approval vice-president service competition area Award Excellence Issued clubs approval Executive Council Con stitutes upgrade Award Service Award Achievement other significant achievement November 1990 139 Arizona S California ii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19181 9818837 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e24747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4738 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Darwin Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnuf Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St. Sacramenlo CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Fl San Jose CA 99138 David Peitz 20450 Celtic St Chafsworfh CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 C Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beity Siream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 3318 South Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 88403 Frequency Coordinstors George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 3821982 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92827 Academy action Council meeting over smoke Clearing meeting Nats Ill bet folks head office happy above Notwithstanding Muncie delegation headed up Vicky Veach absolutely charming hosted numerous functions cluding reception Council Rad dison Hotel mayor handed out keys city few speeches finished off eve ning treated ride through newly acquired property great deal energy money time effort perseverance remain ahead AMA final development piece land hope up task dont bend compromise before its completion national organization size AMA should stand tall front picture below represents scale topographic view drawn architect John Hunton property eventually would become John architect largely responsible Reston HQ feeling got meeting immediate expenditure another million-plus dollars order put access roads usable runway After flight site next picture depicts John Huntons conception initial development men e dark area centered base RC Pattern Sport area bankruptcy Im told steps away its pur chase can see upper right-hand side picture some proposed buildings entrance access road heading out proposed initial runway buildings repre sent future museum Headquarters AMA Although has never really voted upon feel consensus Council move Headquarters Virginia Muncie light white square spots picture represent residential units property currently bargaining ex ception has dark spot over half cemetery same tour traveled state owned lake name escapes purpose trip look lo cal flight site pictures below give hint beautiful facility created Muncie Delaware County clubs wnen i see tnis i come unglued picture sent liie misplaced note somehow incorporated FAI expensereduction issue result debate deletion some expenses con nected much else World competitors should breathe sigh relief feelings echoed letters received expand expense base make up additional cost additional market ing promos Im positive-side business type motto Spend make first Check elsewhere AMA News section Model Aviation detailed syn opsis entire Council session Its very formative keeps updated AMA spending money last thing well get Ten Vince Mankowski ED AMA Rally Muncie scheduled first second third September has canceled Mr Reese owner Reese air port has expressed viewpoint Headquarters local modelers various oth ers Muncie community agree Es sentially viewpoint AMA has published its intended use property has discussed use property community large especially im mediate neighbors property use property included entry property northwest corner internal road system would keep AMA traffic ad joining county roads absolute minimum rally held Reese Field would see AMA traffic adjoining small county roads modeling use property previously announced considered District direction havent done letter month recently owe Heres says what want hear Dear Mr Keyawa Having read column April 1990 issue Im interested patches mentioned Being California native son having flown years would appre ciate price list available items since Im unable Pomona person Thank Sincerely William E Power Priest River ID Bill list mail includes hats transparent stickers patches T-shirts Thanks forgetting us out good ol California District 10 another David B Eichstedt Prescott AZ Dear Regg Greetings Arizona Im David Eich stedt aeronautical engineering student Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott used president schools RC club ERAU High Desert Flyers course load became too difficult con tinue Grades first photographs first Arizona jet Rally held last November famous infamous Spook Hills flying site Mesa first attempt taking quality de tailed photos models possible biggest problem documenting photo owners hard track down get information did find often impossible talk due noise What little information got have printed back photo Maybe youll find couple column would really like article event next model magazine would take have suggestions have lots talk about need get started homework Ill write call sometime have time Have great day Sincerely David B Eichstedt AMA #1410 story Dave know can make fly think Im out room Ill see Crows Landing Formula Regional Cham pionships Sheldons Open House TOC Schneider Cup Patches Give call Edge 140 Model Aviation next picture seen far too often suit shows attitude misinformed people toward modeling Ken Thornton gets help three-year old son Cole Plane MIG 15 Fast sta ble has OS 77 beautiful finish Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 790972422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersOn 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd SI Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Box 96 Wilder ID 83976 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 907 E Vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Kiamath Falls OR 97901 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #99 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-149th Ave Beilevue WA 99007 Jack Smith secretary Sent following information about Snake River Modelers based Ontario OR Ontario about far east can get still Oregon 87 club negotiated five-year renewable permit Department Interior use 10-acre site have six concrete ta bles paved pit area concrete taxi strip 30 x 220-ft dirt runway 60 x 440-ft grass runway also grassy picnic area barbecue toilets grass irrigated automatically underground gravity-flow sprinkler system process re placing dirt runway asphalt next photo shows field layout Jack wrote took lot hard work club members generous donations local merchants companies build fine field club puts mall show annually gets involved local events club float took first place Ontario Winter Wonder land Parade club took prize money used provide years subscrip tion ModelAviation toll schools Ontar io SW Idaho photo shows some nlanp March hnw fund-raising idea club used mall show take pictures children sit ting Pedal Planes Pitts replica cloud background club provided authentic pilots cap scarf plane built AVP Al Culver two future modelers grandkids hey have active involved club works ways members improve flying just bore holes sky Thanks Jack words Cheryl Cruson newsletter ed itor photos mall show photos Carleton Molesworth Skagit County R/C Club sent some pictures mall show held early May new Cas cade Mall Burlington WA have 80 members club able show 90 aircraftnot bad next photo shows central area mall models placed down mallway next photo looks back toward center Quite diverse group excellent models Mall shows such help public image helps comes time get flying sites further note Skagit County pub lishes bimonthly magazine focuses activities retirees and/or would like july/August 90 issue has four-page feature article titled High-flying Hobbyists Top Gun Valley Skagit Club members pictured quoted article Can imagine Bob Kreuzinger getting airplane himself same car Caught Corvallis EXPO Balch-photo Also Corvallis completed proto type Proctor Albatros D5a built Dick Hansen As always super job done very demanding construction project Its little late Id like try clear up point about Precision Scale Tn-Cities Nats Nats issue Model Aviation carried picture Earl Aunes impressive F4U cover Several other magazines also ran pic tures fine model Unfortunately im pression has left mainly think due coverage model magazines Earl F4U took first Precision Scale Nats As neat F4U fact didnt take first Dick Hansen Nieuport 11 took first should get credit de serves hear Clark County R/C Club back fairgrounds north Vancouver moving runway have new regs help out neighbors Quickie Racing Fern Prairie went well nine Novice 12 Expert too bad first-time effort Pete Bergstrom came down did honors CD weather great enjoyed themselves according Dan Midair Gillespie newsletter editor EMAC held Executive Council meeting Muncie got see property through rain Its about one half miles long dimension north south reasonably flat gettogether meet some local bigwigs neighbors-to-be what saw heard Muncie seems right place us try out squabble happened architect showed us preliminary plan first building will erect will house museum EC member outraged cause building looked like hangar Now Id like hear about think anything wrong mu seum model airplane organization looking like hangar Seems its pretty good fit form function too early get reservations Puyallup Expo Get planes ready en ter sock away little ne cessities life will Its Best West November 1990 141 ne oid club field Ontario Airport still host contests such Idaho Scale Squadron meets shot taken first annual Springfest Scale meet May 19-20 Io FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 1 76 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 Didnt Gallaudet A-2 Fly Well As beginners must get know pro portions good flying model airplane especially true youngster se lects flying scale model kit Free Flight model has no controls must stable enough fly its own early man-carrying aircraft fail ures due such severe stability problems pilots unable control Most old airplanes barely enough horsepower fly often much powered gliders possible bit inherent stability available model airplane re quires inherent stability too 1912 Gallaudet A-2 kind air plane no inherent stability tention drawn airplane news paper advertisements featuring A-2 querying Bill Hannan files must con tain everything some sent background information two 3-view drawings drawing reproduced shows rounded fuselage version others fuselage square crosssection other features identical July 1945 issue Air Force Journal printed letter Jown W Edgerton designers nephew Edgerton said .this plane actually flew although could have called unadulter ated success very marked tendency porpoise after few hundred yards its 100-horsepower Gnome spewing castor oil dove ground height about 200 feet Attesting value metal frame uncle Mr Gallau det able crawl out walk away.. Happily Professor Gallaudet hurt badly what could have caused un controllable porpoising Well lets take look drawing Maybe years experience later can see rea son Remember airplane de signed built back 1912 lots neophyte designers created airplanes really didnt know what ing exactly point exactly situa tion want young modelers graduate Youngsters have learn what doing have learn what model airplanes are about cant satisfied just build models kits know what part does Professor Edson Gallaudets design neat monoplane what soon became accepted wing front tail rear set-up some reason professor located three-bladed propeller very rear end pusher Nothing wrong apparently created problems along its efficiency air-cooled Gnome engine stalled just front wing solid mounting drive shaft run back entire length fuselage under stabilizer prop problem keep weight vibration minimum Gallaudet made fuselage too short very likely allowed Center Gravity too far rear distance wing stabi lizer called tail moment arm dis tance small A-2 stabi lizer must very large Bullets stab just small tiny mo ment arm too short normal-sized stab A-2s stabilizer must have completely ineffective along improper rearward center-of-gravity would have caused severe porpoising Such small stabilizer Gallaudet used possible tail moment arm extremely long wing area much less A-2s Long stretched out air planes both full-sized models much stable stubby ones contributing porpoising would have caused Dutch Roll tail wag ging must have equally small ver tical fins Although fin both above below fuselage total area still much too little professor just didnt know score Once again closer fin CG larger must ef fective drawing confuse four struts tail skid fin area uncovered come up side lower fin bottom fuselage longe rons Dihedral certainly would have helped lat eral stability porpoising Gallau det Bullet Most old-time designers didnt have facts created lot un stable airplanes aeronautic facts now known beginners must learn basics succeed no need re peat pioneers mistakes Remember Free Flight Scale models need herent stability properly designed fullsize aircraft carry pilots work con trols So select kits plans feature mod els enlarged stabilizers fins creased wing dihedral long moment arms CG both tail nose stick high-wing cabin designs until have learned build adjust Bill Hannan mentioned fellow West Coast made RC version rounded Gallaudet found very pe culiar handling characteristics Nuff said cant control easily radio youve certainly picked lemon try Free Flight fly well model Gallaudet design would have have several design changes reduced semi-scale status Thats bad remember no flying scale model truly scale approximations onlysome less scale others ****S So beware Choose kits carefully designs good flying characteristics build tails light 142 Model Aviation Sce P444 I I rn&t cs LI4 MaknJwi 2 T -~ -I- 4I it.17 11T GlIauciot Z I9I BULLET Have Helped Beginner Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
L PR Roundup New AMA brochure have produced new brochure called Flights Fancy will re place former handout printed blue pa per called Skys Limit outside PR agency worked very closely us devel oping total concept supervised production printing new piece think its just great Certainly will enhance image sport national associa tion Flights Fancy includes brief descrip tion AMA Museum Among other plans brochure intend place literature racks tourist stops along main highways interstates leading Washing ton DC Restons best tourist attraction ought capitalize Well using Skys Limit brochure summer shows other purposes waste mall shows trade shows club events other times AMA handouts required well ship Flights Fancy Well looking feedback individ uals clubs learn publics reaction new piece Austrian aeromodeling May/June year took long-awaited vacation England USSR Europe first stop Europe Vienna hosted Dr Georg Breiner President Austrian Aero Club Georg has often visited United States has guest AMA HQ Reston first Saturday Vienna taken very nice permanent flying field town En zesfeld met local fliers Old-Timer meet Touring field impressed control-tower-type building housed fully equipped kitchen large eating area storage area tractor related field maintenance equipment observation deck equipped windsock Outside some picnic tables noon enjoyed delicious Hungarian goulash hot spicy Vienna sausages trimmings truly best food ever eaten flying field ladies catered day outdid themselves also enjoyed some great Aus trian beer us werent fly ing Austrians have motto Fly first drink later Made good sense thought AMA Safety Committee would also approve friendliness welcome received made memorable experience Confirmed belief modelers nice people wher ever happen find Iowa Aviation Preservation Center anyone traveling southwestern Iowa business pleasure theres new aviation museum visit Housed Greenfield Municipal Air port its second aircraft museum Iowa present consists 11 historic planes dat ing 1920 1940 museum open 1000 am 500 pm weekdays 100 500 pm weekends Admission charges minimal $2 adults $1 children under 12 years age center home Iowa Aviation Hall Fame recognizes achieve ments aviators Hawkeye State Interestingly enough Hugh Sidey Time magazine fame also aviation buff/AMA member born Greenfield brother still runs family newspaper business drop office say Hi another AMA member youre Further details can gained contacting Diane Weiland Executive Director 1-515/3437184 Cape Ann RIC Club Sam DiNoto Methuen MA sent some interesting information cluded newspaper clippings petition letter explaining complex situation Its familiar story New residences built near existing flying field complaints centering safety neighborhood children meeting town selectmen threatened loss field field Rowley MA Sam has taught countless kids fly model planes former students David Preston upset potential loss field went out wrote petition called hundreds field neighbors wound up 200 signatures interested residents area wanted field kept open mentioned courtesy club members visitors field An equally high number said fliers allowed children free access field kids enjoying educational experience being An annual open house sponsored club Its resulted good neighbor policy works Club officers passed stringent laws guide members flying habits made provisions disciplinary action violators Twenty field coordinators have appointed club 235 mem bers make sure safety enforced times club has adopted bylaw mandat ing sound level 90dB 12 ft though no noise complaints have received great example club came close losing its flying site worked hard publicize its reputation capitalized have strict rules tight sound con trol still have field Good workand good luck thanks Sam sharing story us Redlands Miniature Aircraft Association clubs taking advantage air shows military base open houses Public events allow model aircraft clubs chance display models either static form part days flying exhibitions both Very often such weekend shows draw thou sands people have never seen sophisticated model aircraft lives Pete Roehling Redlands CA sent some ex cellent background information photo graphs clubs participation huge show Norton AFB San Bernadino CA 200000 visitors base year see static displays almost current USAF equipment Vintage civilian military aircraft also hand club display located large han gar next runway Members brought about 20 aircraft types sizes plugged VCR showed Byron Orig inals tape Striking Back real attention-getter An RC trainer raffled off profits given local charity Dozens visitors asked questions handled club members interest level very high club expects get new members delight crowd flying demon strations put club members later day Helicopter clipped-wing Cub Kaos flown Everyone felt very positive experience both club members spectators Congratulations Redlands group getting out pushing sport have similar story tell lets hear well pleased pass experiences Continued page 124 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF e Executive Director ymca Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 comptroller Lynne Collins 0 com petition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson November 1990 123 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director proeided apace month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position 01 AMA Executive Council Cont pg 123 along encourage other AMA clubs Its great way build understanding Thanks again Pete 1990 Nats As write have just returned Lawrenceville IL did make particular event live outside region would like recap some media cover age got stories USA Today Chicago Tribune local newspaper day local TV station Evansville Terre Haute Vincennes day live broad casts WAKO-Radio day also made daily call-in reports other TV radio sta tions excellent example bene fits advance work AMA staff out side PR agency course events big difference case tne great cooperation local AMA clubs Chamber Commerce both Vin cennes Lawrenceville absence major catastrophe immediate area well remember press conference arranged 1984 Reno Nats very morning some thugs kidnapped bank man ager taped device chest said bomb held him hostage until could open bank vault dont have tell people whod invited press conference gone instead Thats right following story Model aviation took backseat morning So its great everything falls place can look back resounding success saying goes thats history al ready planning 1991 next month 124 Model Aviation SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Recent issues two model publications have included incorrect information respect AMA insurance RC frequency matters September 1990 issue Model Airplane News contained letter editor AMA member cluded within letter comment concerning AMA insurance stated AMA pays crash AMA sanctioned field youre member AMA sanctioned club THIS STATMENT IS NOT CORRECT Academy does qualify sanction flying sites Further have member AMA char tered sanctioned club insured As long AMA member flies according AMA Safety Code sured whether regular flying site member club Academy does however encourage members belong chartered club fly established flying sites Other issues contained letter addressed communication editor Model Airplane News Academy detailed appropriate actions taken Academy September 1990 issue Scale RC Modeler contained editorial comment stated Are aware fact series inexpensive radios manufactured certain producer RC equipment largest couldnt pass inspection maker petitioned FCC waiver whatever FCC grants com pany now using its own quality guidelines transmitters receivers way much less strin gent required AMA AMA looking other way because doesnt want lose companys considerable advertising magazine else would Ask elected representatives about Academy through its attorneys has contacted FCC regarding statement concerning waiver Part attorneys response reads FCCs staff Office Engineering Technology QET has emphatically informed us FCC does waive type acceptance requirements radio service especially instances equip ment cannot meet FCCs technical standards marketed sold within United States regard Part 95 type acceptance rules OET stated have never waived type acceptance rules have no recent requests waiver Concerning matter AMA looking other way please note equipment contained listing provided AMA News section month has documentation file AMA independent testing labo ratory attesting fact such equipment meets better published AMA guidelines should noted present FCC requirements transmitter type acceptance less stringent recommended AMA guidelines Currently FCC final stages rule making respect proposals submitted Academy individual Glenn Whidden approved rules created process will require manufacturers meet requirements currently meeting voluntarily Should have questions regarding issues please direct proper individuals AMA HO Carl Maroney insurance matters Bob Underwood RC frequency matters PR Permanent building kitchen control tower etc General view government-sponsored fly-at Austrian field whole site 18 well kept ing field Enzesfeld Austria Note club andand houses trout stream behind Austrian banners tip paved runwaybuilding Once year club has fish fry can just seen Sailplane also visible topfor members Stream stocked mainleft centertamed club members Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Campaign Executive Bob Brown Bradford PA Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler Allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District Ill leading way toward developing positive political public awareness current involvement Academy Pennsylvania State Parks primary example effort Elect continue efforts significant program should directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable put program type interests both competition sport flying Whether international competi tor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands model ing interests everyone disci pline Please elect Bob Brown Peter Waters Northville MI completes six years two terms District VP am pleased see way AMA Dis trict 7 have benefited ideas ef forts during time further term would allow con tinue developing services AMA members clubs increase visi bility AMA local areas can done either through AVP program ex panded district associations such ing developed Grand Rapids fall now have District Patch ing copied other districts experi mental office PR Insurance Coordi nator bringing AMA HQ closer clubs wish extend idea means having AMA HQ have also introduced experi ment contest coordination AMA HQ shall watch very closely next year National Model Sport Aviation Center now going real Mun Damian M Rhodes Portland OR happy representation service current VP read no further believe should something better am man District VP should promote programs encourage newcomers facilitate com munication between AMA HQ mem bership enhance dialogue between clubs district represent modeler Although new modeling have active participant serving secretary two clubs five years am also Con test Director background aviation constructing DC-9 series 80 cur rently own own masonry business may lack experience can offer en thusiasm open mind willingness serve believe together can revi talize modeling Pacific Northwest need vote Thank Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote cie chairman Development Committee hope continue overseeing hardware becomes installed now own land site development plans works procurement cycle has very time-consuming next phase will permit attend district matters look forward being area often AMA run large number volun teers time allocate AMA bus iness limited changing priorities business model aviation al lows flexibility cover needs district sends out amongst membership flying watching background ranges Indoor filmies Giant RC see intriguing skills aspects obsessionI wear RC blinkers am certain elected further term vice president will continue benefit AMA Dis trict 7 Ed McCollough Portland OR has plea sure serve members District Xl representative Executive Council last several years changes have taken place Dis trict Academy since first elected grow number ac tivity year fact District Xl leader relative numbers members involved modeling activity changes way AMA district continue grow prosper positive aspects po sition during years have chance meet know gether have talked about things have solved problems Thats works best since communication leads solution As example problem often discussed lack West Coast Nats After lot talk some real communication combined hard work District Xl members held very first Northwest Nats experience learned what can accomplish work together can will showcase other programs same success did Nats As VP will continue look after promote interests District Xl members AMA matters just have past what Ive done far liking ask vote Statement Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH name Dave Brown am candidate reelection Executive Vice President AMA lieve performance over last three years position worthy vote EVP officer responsible business financial affairs organ ization have knowledge experience handle job enjoy doing As decision business must weigh pros cons act accordingly case have certain assetsand yes few liabilities asset side have time ability job understand finance accounting business know make best use knowledge AMAs benefit get along well both other members Executive Council staff AMA President Don Lowe make particularly good team negative side tend talk too much tend blunt tend get involved too things tend write informa tive dull column magazine have served AMA Executive Coun cil 11 years would appreciate re electing another three-year term lieve past performance job described bylaws warrants reelection RCHTA Chicago Model Hobby Show During sixth annual Chicago Model Hobby Show held October 18-21 OHare Expo Center Rosemont IL attend ees will notice number items new exhibition exciting additions re sult joint effort between Academy Model Aeronautics AMA shows sponsor Radio Control Hobby Trade As sociation RCHTA static model display featuring some finest model airplanes Chicago area has added shows floor plan AMA con tacted local sanctioned clubs obtain mod els exhibit will show modelers nonmodelers alike skills crafts manship involved model airplane building Also area will Helicopter flying cage spectators can witness thrill challenge Radio Control Helicopter flying Sunday October 21 series Delta Dart building seminars will held anyone terested constructing stick-and-tissue rubber-powered model Building sessions will run 10am 1130 am 1 pm 230 pm Conference Center can accessed through show floor Academy worked closely RCHTA developing program intended introduce model aviation show attendees especially children Participation seminars including Delta Dart kits supplies will free charge Over 450 manufacturers will exhibiting demonstrating newest products show billed worlds largest model hobby show Public show hours 59pm Friday October 19 10am 6 pm Saturday October 20 10am 5 pm Sunday October 21 Admission $6 adults $3 children ages six 12 free children under 5 AMA booth will located static model display area Headquarters personnel will hand meet public answer questions concerning model avi ation national association November 1990 125 Vice PresidentDistrict 3 Vice PresidentDistrict 7 Vice PresidentDistrict 11 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr c4 , rdgr 17K32 CrArV7-5-7OAt eu7DE 0 %7A r onals Sound measurements taken during first round RC Scale years Nationals requested CD information purposes Scale rules state effective muffler will used dont give definition term end result has relatively little effort run quiet engines Scale As group Scale fliers havent really done much way looking propeller selection either Cur rent procedures create some very loud aircraft some RC Scale aircraft Nats registered quite low sound levels majority upper end regis ter loudest recorded 107 dBA nine feet Several appeared louder air ground although means accurate checking would have considered opinion measured sound levels course conjecture Im proposing next year contestant required fill out form listing model name engine used muffler propeller brand configuration other per tinent data Any sound readings taken could related sheets intent would categories Pennsylvania demo demonstration held benefit Pennsylvania officials part ongoing process develop some sort agreement flying sites within state park system questions concerns what noise standards should used demonstration impressed officials could result implementation lower sound level standard park system what some members might desire high est recorded sound level among aircraft flown demonstration 91 dBA measured over grass particular aircraft Pattern plane officials im pressed apparent quietness air craft especially struck differ ence earlier experiences AMA members Pennsylvania awaiting outcome entire process Mufflers Last month made mention work done San Diego promised show some homemade muffler modifica tions have proven effective Three con cepts shown month Other proposals will appear later date Thanks go Wil bur Hubbard Jim Wilson others San Diego County Association Model Clubs input Figure 1 depicts simpler modifica tions can performed could use ful muffler doesnt separate has center exhaust exit such type installed K&B 40 As shown drawing change consists tube has cap welded silver soldered front end al lowing bolt front muffler shell drawing specifies steel wool used tube exit Another alternative would copper scrub pad Stainless steel wool available might work better would less likely corrode stands up wear much better modification can made number mufflers Shown Figure 2 modification twopiece mufflers such Royal 40 45 arrows show exhaust gas flow N Woab oWrL SPACC /~tjr Loos-h-y PeA i7Jif IC 00 L o 6LJX 4e6- e4'779 ~ CE g i 4uAy pRo.q z CO A~ 7jfr~0 4IVf d7L 2,,A-2 J 0 0 000 0 AIJ# ____________ a o 9 11 1 SF~-e 70 ejA~ E4W SM U F - G4 czizz AMN4#sr 72/ da AAd Wy mr#~Err AA TOcFg* r W O NLdk~1G z/cFZI 2 C 11W 11 I. 1 jCJS d4CA 5OJ sure can shown other drawings must completely empty fully discharged Pressure cans havent depressurized can dangerous Examples cans can use Ronson butane Chlor oseptic Maalox Whip others Also note relatively small cans afterportion stock muffler used may laid aside interior can muffler shell can lined hightemperature silicone further sound sup pression middle chamber can loosely packed either steel copper wool sure seal joints high-temperature sil icone Use screws shown vibration doesnt cause separation assembly Figure 3 shows variation use pres 7-7 VI A00V4S d- 4 4J 7JwN Sara y sure cans mufflers dont separate Using larger can makes possible apply muffler intended 60-size engine shown would 40 engine afterchamber outside stock muffler can loosely packed steel wool inte rior surfaces can coated hightemperature silicone Jim Wilson has found further reduces exhaust sound levels can sizes used package various cosmetic products %-in tube used larger engine muffler optimum num ber sizes holes 22 Y16-in holes 12 7/a-in holes arrowed line shows ex haust gas flow sure seal joints modification high-temperature silicone probably uses up allotted space month follow later date 126 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified 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 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module 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 RF Module 93782 Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4F CirrusExcell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P CirrusExcell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F CirrusExcell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P FutabaConquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP FutabaConquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaConquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7U1-IF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaAttack FP-4NBLAM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FutabaFP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Hitec USAMaster 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USAMaster 7 &7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER 627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7Airplane-NEr-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEU-J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA SynopsisExecutive Council July 23 1990 July Executive Council meeting took place Muncie IN following tendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Meeting Bayside NY VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters North ville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Ca VP-X Reg gie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice Pres ident Ev Langworthy Also attendance Vince Mankowski Ex ecutive Director John Worth Executive Director Emeritus Present Academys executive staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Carl Maroney Special Services Direc tor Bob Vojslavek Operations Director Ge offrey Styles Marketing Director Guests included Lillian Worth Harry Mur Continued page 131 November 1990 127 early August busy summer fast waning Im trying catch up Nationals held Lawrenceville IL Vincennes IN turned out great over 1200 entries including Free Flight Indoor Outdoor So add count two categories Outdoor held later should have biggest Nats ever Entries reached record numbers Heli copter Pylon categories very large other events fine turnout tells us few things Nats located Midwest coupled good facilities model ers will come best Nats entry prior 1990 Dayton OH 1976 over 1600 contestants must commend citizens Law rencevilleNincennes area great hos pitality Everywhere went pleas antly received Press coverage outstand ing daily articles front page local newspapers new Nats manager Chip Smith did fine job first Nats classic example trial fire heard compliments wellorganized well-run contest heard sev eral people say best Nats ever primary site auxiliary sites generally very good certainly Pattern Racing Soaring Helicopter groups should have no complaints Con trol Line sites little rough Ive heard promises improvements de cide go back another Nats Following Nats held Council meeting Muncie IN prioritized site choices next year Westover AFB Chicopee MA first choice available will return Lawrenceville facilities Westover considered premier site good entry previously Next year plan assign 50 RC fre quencies will possible hold simul taneous RC events site 1991 Industry has promised availability 50 airplane frequencies 1991 review very long list narrowband equipment certified meet 1991 stan dards printed Model Aviation evi dent suitable equipment available new systems available manufacturers offering equipment update programs low cost making pos sible fly wideband restrictions nominal investment seems right way assure maximum protection paging systems restricting day flying little possible Narrow band should norm real ize change traumatic some thats way life Without innovation change would still flying superre generative equipment time 27255 465 MHz still operate hobby would long dead really think would happy still drove Model T Ford its attendant reliability comfort performance restrictions Would want cross Atlantic Ford Trimotor DC3 dont think Time marches change comesand hope progress commend AMA Frequency Commit tee its contribution over years Its work directly influences just AMA mem bers RC modeler country well other countries Yes US frequencies also used other countries committee often busy protecting interests FCC may realize no status quo frequency assignments constant pressure other interests use frequencies will never end increasing use personal com munications remote control kinds devices jams RF spectrum So demand growing share what al ready available well crowd fre quency assignments spectrum Thus pressure narrower band opera tion Please understand current ap proach frequency assignment what desired simply could get committee enlisted volun tary help industry see would work guess what does now volved FCC final act tighten ing radiation specs assure legal con trol transmitters narrow-band opera tion People tell frequency busi ness complex hard understand Yes gets deeply involved technical rationale dont fret about Frequency Committee pro tecting interests have some pretty knowledgeable people donating time matter part update equipment 91 specs qualified source primarily manufacturer buy guideline equipment RC modeler country should AMA member because greatly benefit work frequencies insur ance coverage magazine Model Avia tion competitions fly-ins flying site support other services available AMA membership best bargain around want services just convince flying buddy join cause what get directly proportional resources haveits simple modeler should become AMA member Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 August 21 1990 Its hard believe has month since wrote last col umn Since last column yours truly has quite busy lot things Nats followed Council meeting Oshkosh back real job meantime have gotten replace ment C-172 destroyed tornado have spent spare time stripping usable stuff out wreckage Whew lot parts simple full-scale airplane hope C-182 good airplane C-172 Next week Im off Wash ington quarterly visit Ac counting Department NAA meet ing Enough travelogue Whats new AMA ask Well getting some heat decision eliminate credit given join AMA middle year problem credit vouchers theyre really accounting liability such require careful han dling example member joins mid year paying $40 give him $20 credit voucher assign $40 come fiscal year defer $20 next year record come year record offset ting liability $20 What individ ual doesnt renew next year ac count complicated what does renew doesnt use credit voucher Does voucher remain outstanding liability does get wiped out credited unearned come list questions could go on think get drift prob lem past AMA HQ didnt keep track credit vouchers sued impossible assess po tential liability Further use vouchers wasnt restricted renewal purposes people using buy Supply Service items Think about af fects accounting system Okay okay understand need something join middle year please dont ask us return credit voucher system have suggested go fullyear membership membership expiring anniversary its purchase sounds okayuntil think about would make life easier HQ spread ing out renewal load over year would also make insurance handling unwieldy site-owner chartered club insurance programs tied individual program fact theyre under policy Can imagine being club secretary continually trying ensure everyone flies club field current member member simply gets renew has accident 128 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ot ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 both club insurance site owners insurance void think site owners would take risk wouldnt efficient way handle midyear memberships simply drop new membership rate appropri ate amounts year progresses may necessary limit drops say $30 after April 30 $20 after July 30 $10 after October 30 least would eliminate voucher problem system has its serious problems however Right now have membership categories would make head swim addition age categories like Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen have Boosters Patrons etc get publications question Lets see No-publications option some news letter-only others magazine taken family mem ber category. aaaargh Such seemingly simple solution does have become complicated developed prorated dues system categories application card would rival Tower catalogue sheer size did some categories others could cost senior citizen fam ily member join certain times year does normal adult short guys gals working problem takes time lot thought work out details Theres no such thing system thats simpe yet allQws nice little breaks spe cial cases simple system would volve charging single price mem bers no special rates Juniors Sen iors Senior Citizens family members etc dont think will fly Last month spent quite bit time nuts bolts FAI programs month get mention gravy Ear lier year Indoor team whipped rest world overwhelming fash ion Jim Richmond became World Champion unbelievable sixth time have success report As pre dicted after serving jury team trials RC Electric team did real well get ting both silver team medal silver dividual medal Jason Perrin CL Speed US team got bronze medal Carl Dodge became new World Champion CL Aerobatics thats Stunt us team got silver Paul Walker brought home bronze Congrat ulations guys its nice see yall well Ill end up month few thoughtprovoking questions think about Does AMA spend too much time promoting itself enough time promoting mod el aviation Would support efforts promote model aviation Till next month ALABAMA Kraft Southeast 118 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 ARIZONA Lance HaIle 115 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 RC Service 102 Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N 10th St Phoenix AZ 85029 Beemer RC West Dist 05 17252 E Falcon Drive 3 Fountains Hills AZ 85268 CALIFORNIA Custom Electronics 09 PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 Authorized Radio Control Service 128 327 S Stage Coach Ln Fallbrook CA 92028 Airtronics Inc 03 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 Futaba Corp America 10 4 Studebaker Irving CA 92718 GSP Products 23 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 S & D RC Service 122 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 Cannon Electronics Inc 06 2828 Cochran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 FLORIDA Charles D Ehinger 116 1910 Virginia Ave 1403B Ft Myers FL 33901 Wollitz RC 111 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 Southern Radio Control 126 2378 Lind wood Ave Naples FL 33962 Radio South 22 43 W Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 E L Litchfield 130 4307 Woodside Manor Tampa FL 33624 ILLINOIS Hobby Dynamics 07 PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico 19 PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MASSACHUSEllS John Hill RC Squadron Inc 119 PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MARYLAND TSA 110 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MICHIGAN D&j Electronics 105 900 Lucy Rd Howell Ml 48843 Kraft Midwest 21 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MISSOURI Ace RC Inc 02116 W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NEW JERSEY RjL Control Systems 121 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 Francis S Key 107 1072 Irick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 Polks/Aristo-Craft 17 346 Bergen Ave Jer sey City NJ 07304 Ocean County RC Service 108 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NEW YORK Lons RC Service 1092062 Rabbit Ln Phoe nix NY 13135 OHIO World Engines 20 8960 Rossash Ave Cin cinnati OH 45236 Aero Models 106 Route 5 7021 Chippewa Rd Medina OH 44256 Seville RC Hobbies 1049818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 Rons RC Service 113 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OREGON Artex Aircraft Supply 103 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PENNSYLVANIA John 1-lickey 114 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TENNESSEE Rivergate Hobby Center Inc 101 700-A Two-Mile Pkwy Goodlettsville TN 37072 TEXAS Tim Ahrens 127 Rt 6 Box 54J Austin TX 78737 Joe DuMond 125 1830 Chevy Chase Car rollton TX 75006 Steve Whisenhunt 117 9025 Oels St Ft Worth TX 76108 Als Hobby 123 10733 Gulf Freeway Hous ton TX 77034 Bill Slaton 129 1005 Phillips Drive Dumas TX 79029 VIRGINIA AMA 01 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Special events trade shows WASHINGTON Anything RC 112 W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WISCONSIN Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 124 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 November 1990 129 Safe Flying No Accident Transmitter Sticker Stations Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders Model Aviation Plans arrive after December 1 1990 will delivered until after Christmas Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 hot item recent Executive Council meeting general review AMA costs including FAI team expenditures col umn month begins some informa tion July 23rd meeting giving latest information Executive Council decided cut funding AMA-paid travel AMA-paid lodging AMA-paid entry fees FAI teams World Championships ever Executive Council decided cut funds shipping model boxes fuel will no longer AMA-financed FAI team uniforms AMA team uni forms appropriate winter use Most World Championships have held during weather ranging hot temperate Concerning fuel shipments oc casions free donated fuels have cost Academy thousands dollars ship overseas previously policy pick ing up bulk shipment costs model boxes however too problem some team members made con certed effort use conservatively designed model boxes other occasions members same team asked AMA pick up tab shipping piano- refrigerator-sized boxes can satisfied AMA hasnt reduced its direct support championship teams has made con certed effort reduce some peri pherals have added significantly cost FAI program New renewal procedures AMA members will shortly receive 1991 bill dues Please notice signature now re quired renewal forms new applica tions AMA membership AMA Safety Code will printed AMA applica tions renewal forms members being asked sign code requirement Simply because violation Safety Code will result no insurance coverage damage caused So imperative AMA members read fully comply AMA Safety Code AMA members earned mem berships ie Contest Directors national district officers etc will once again sent bill marked Free requiring no sub mission dues money However members also must sign bill indicate have read aware AMA Safety Code before AMA mem bership cards will sent Juniors underage Senior members must have parent guardian sign AMA Safety Code addition doing themselves AMA members used 800 tele phone number credit card renewals will receive bill dues marked Prepaid too must sign send AMA Headquarters Safety Code acknowledg ment Admittedly new procedure can cause some degree confusion prob lems However number nature recent claims has forced AMA take step effort gain some measure control over situation Another change AMAs insurance 1991 raises medical coverage $7500 $100000 AMA members increase medical coverage along elimina tion AMA member-to-member familymember-to-member liability insurance ac complishes two things provides higher limit medical coverage injury result ing accidents AMA members also eliminating AMAs exposure painand-suffering lost-wage claims both tween family members between AMA members Muncie news As reported last month Academy now owns property Indiana purpose developing building world-class model flying site museum will soon meeting Muncie tended Property Development Com mittee invited members various AMA Special Interest Groups address site needs potential development Its fully expected construction will begin early 1991 complete 1992 Begin ning 1993 site will further devel oped accommodate necessary facil ities host National Model Airplane Championships types model fly ing its difficult give exact date site will open available flying circumstances suggest possible deadline would carry enormous excite ment Academy has tentatively offered host 1992 Scale World Championships would fantastic include Radio Con trol Control Line World Champion ships Scale models centerpiece week-long grand opening first-ever national flying site Using target midAugust 1992 its possible have site de veloped first-class order conceiv ably significant event aeromod eling history Perhaps would include week-long rally fun fly event complete air show team involvement manu facturers displays climaxed best Scale models around globe World Championships competition budget AMAs midyear financial report has just assembled some de gree pride can reported 50% point year 49% pro jected income 47% projected ex pense Thats pretty fair shootin anyones book jim Buchanan Award Dan Blankenbaker presented Jim Buchanan Award 1990 National Model Airplane Champi onships appropriate some comment made has said powerful force world cohesive set liefs religious organizations perhaps disciplined effective earth Perhaps also explains asso ciations like Academy able effective strength AMA lies its volunteers Jim Buchanan attended first Nats Lincoln NE time competed second Virginia known people wasnt judge event director people seem get pictures lot magazines get lot attention worker Jim always whenever some thing needed done genuinely excited aeromodeling broth ers fascinated see meet peo ple read heard much about twinkle hazel-blue eyes perpetual smile shining out hind lightly grayed beard kind guy could walk up group engaged hot discussion argument calm mere presence message seemed radiate Jim hobby love supposed have fun touched met him way shall never forget Dan presented Jim Buchanan Award because typified spirit larger sense mere existence award reminder us view mod eling hobby having fun cause everyone contributes participates can collectively great things proof lies national rallies National Model Airplane Championships museum have built building vast number pro grams institutions World Champi onship teams frequency committees weve created presently involved developing thousand-acre dream fly ing facilitya project inconceiv able just few short years ago Congratulations Academy youre alive doing well 130 Model Aviation Soviet sportsmen Alexander Gievskiy first place winner FAI Speed years Nats Tsergai lvanov Vitally Blohin Al exander lvashkln display gift AMA Museum understand Preci sion Scale model Russian E-5 beauti fully built Nikolly Polikarpoy fourtime Soviet Nationals winner Compatriot Svctlana Filippova pictured took third place FAI Combat Maria Bustamante customer service repre sentative Membership Department re ceives commendation Executive Di rector Vince Mankowaki Maria recently re ceived Associate Applied Science de gree office administration manage ment Northern Virginia college Connecticut 0 Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbury MA 02331 817 934-8248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Lundry 80 Main St Essex Jet VT 05452 Frederic J Olsen RR 3 Box 140-35 Newport ME 04953 Robert P Sawyer Jr HCR 80 Son 97 Goldsboro ME 04807 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Model Aviation Day third District Model Aviation Day being planned No vember 4 1990 Quinebaug Commu nity College Danielson CT Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event Last year two mailings sent club members didnt get word person felt mailer should sent AMA member shouldnt necessary isnt money time excellent facility allowing space displays well plenty room seminars have outstanding aircraft bring dis play See ad below information Executive Council meeting Council meeting held Muncie IN July 23 1990 Normally meeting held Nats site however year held Muncie Council members could see new site Yes AMA now owns about 950 acres area about one half miles discussion items about building would serve museum offices will first things done site think committee respon sible obtaining site did its work very well appears good property good location Some members have expressed concern about location property felt should have located so-called Sun Belt year-round flying sev eral answers reason felt should go Muncie community support should go place welcome no other property offered would suitable needs have amount support Contest sanctions will appear first part October probably good idea start thinking about clubs con test activities next year get sanc tions early area have fairly short flying season As result some week ends quite heavy activity know some events year re scheduled usually means lose out magazine listing Also remem ber starting 1991 radios used sanctioned events will have have gold sticker plan accordingly Modeler model month Three pic tures month doesnt whole job Harry Newman scratch-built 1A-scale Super Cub powered SuperTigre 61 floats Gold berg total weight 105 lb pictures taken Sebago Lake spring airplane flew very well Note past tense last flight wing failure airplane made unscheduled land ing understand repairable hope will flying again soon Harry liv ing past dont know place can get airplane ride $5 phy MA columnist Anthony Italiano NFFS President John Hunton architect Dis trict IV Gary Bussell AVP District VI regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order AMA President chaired meeting Approval Minutes approved unan imously accept minutes April 21st Executive Council meeting Executive Vice Presidents Report Execu tive Vice President distributed copy audit report year ending December 31 1989 suggested member Council read leisure EVP com mented pro forma statements pro jected three years expenses factored new circumstance buying devel oping Muncie property indicated operating loss 1991 due Mun cie land purchase/development un expected typical result such large undertaking further noted 1992 will again have operating surplus EVP rec ommended AMA Safety Committee review issue liability risk exposure sanctioned events follow AMA rule book consideration given rules policies address issue Executive Directors Report Executive Directors report included changes han dling some internal processes report cluded information about pilot program 1991 renewals 800 telephone line open during July August September 1990 additionally noted AMA has $10 minimum purchases via credit cards Henceforth recommendations awarding AMA Scholarships will presented Ex ecutive Council earlier year time Executive Councils Nats meeting scholarships can awarded before school year commences CompuServe computer communica tions system has available AVPs trial basis deemed acceptable some therefore moved accepted Council continue offering Com puServe service associate vice presidents Executive Director Emeritus Report Exec utive Director Emeritus has completed draft FAI document updating AMA history since 1967 Additionally Executive Director Emeritus reported engaged continuation personality profile videos working information placards accompany display models museum consensus Council members viewed completed personality profile videos have historical appli cation will popular distribution Executive Director Emeritus reported will present proposition contin ued service Executive Councils review Finance Committee Finance Committee chairman reported its next meeting committee will concern itself fine-tuning 1991 budget using previously distributed pro forma documents guide Nats Steering Committee chairman noted firm data Nats expenses/income arent available early time empirical formation indicates close match pre vious projections Special Interest Groups Special Interest Group seeking advice concerning employment contract managing editor its publication will provided legal opinion Council Property Acquisition Development Com mittee PADCOM chairman advised next step will joint meeting committee representatives Special Interest Groups parties will involved discussion long-range use devel opment flying site Council given opportunity seeing recently pur chased property firsthand Following presentation preliminary sketches plans committee chairman ar chitect Reston AMA HQ building Council discussed propertys potential Frequency Technical Director reported current inventory status AMA mon itors analyzers also noted FCC released Notice Proposed Rule Making concerning manufacture narrow-band transmitters attor ney preparing letter will file FCC behalf further reported AMA will no longer check transmitters trade shows sticker stations now business will taking over task Sound Committee Among issues discussed question liability risk authors include product information articles model airplane sound agreed legal opinion will obtained sub ject Insurance During Insurance Safety Committee report chairman recom mended behalf committee fol lowing proposed changes changes Continued page 134 November 1990 131 EC SynopsisCont pg 127 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 Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonjers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresok 9 Wiltow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockyort NY 14094 Ray Juxctkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Adam SaBler 41 Perry Ave Lathars NY 12110 Lon Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FroehiloS Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts sit ref lec tive mood Indianapolis International Airport awaiting nonstop aircraft during day headed LGA home have just concluded third consecutive Executive Council meeting 1990 wish could have shared experience us did Tony Italiano president National Free Flight Society formally registered Spe cial Interest Group AMA As official hence reliable account proceedings shall provided elsewhere magazine shall move right along hardly mystery nor assume AMA anxious create aeromodeling center may justly proud have greatly out grown present headquarters Reston VA working space standpoint burgeoning belief deserve prestigious base operations also centrally located continen tal United States Existing plans basic location area Muncie IN give prom ise fulfilling both fundamental requirements same time providing very extensive flying areas arrived Muncie day before EC meeting order get overall look real estate involved After three trips around countryside architect/AMA member John Hunton am opinion shall satisfied ultimate con clusion worthy project Silent Electric Fliers Long Island Since last report concerning newly formed entity have received letter its organizer Mr J Lewis Putt Jr letter heaps praise upon other Long Island club Suffolk Wings MAC AMA 472 Ridge NY permitting Electric group use its field Rocky Point LI its very first contest Mr Putt reports fol lows spite morning rain showers 15 mem bers showed up 20 electric-powered RC planes Suffolk Wings generous hosts made sure SEFLI members felt wel come Everyone chance fly times made first event great suc cess types Electric planes repre sented Gas power fliers witnessed event amazed what Eledrics can would appreciate very much could find some space monthly column thank Suffolk Wings generosity toward club loan field event field pay use refused accept reim bursement us sort sportsmanship should publicly rewarded ModelAviation 132 Model Aviation Ive included group picture taken tween raindrops Thank again support interest Electric flying Halls Fame developments recently received letter good friend Joe Beshar forming July 3 just past Westover Field Chicopee MA inducted Hall Fame Society Antique Modelers SAM favors us follow ing picture SAM President Jim Adams oresentine him valued citation No sooner completed foregoing ac count current District 2 report received Reston HQ listing AMA members have se lected Council Past AMA Presidents years group inductees AMA Hall Fame wit Joe Beshar Paul Boyer James Cahill Carl Fries Milton Hueguelet extend heartiest congratulations Long Island Silent Flyers AMA 1276 live within moderate traveling distance Long land have desire join excellent model Soaring club suggest contact above entity through its president Mr Bob Teseo 1-718/4632986 Paul Bell 1516/981-1227 club has over 70 members may able fit would well worth try hope make Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA have recently learned plans call holding 15th annual Syracuse Sym posium Saturday January26 1991 Art Home Center New York State fair grounds information reaches us through thoughtfulness courtesy newly elected secretary CNYMAA Mr Richard 1 Dick Snyder PO Box 72 N Main St Man nsville NY tel 1315/465-4113 congrat ulate Dick fellow officers Tim Pease president Glenn Cady VP Lon Sauter treasurer anticipate pleasure join ing 15th Syracuse Symposium 1/26/91 Everett W Langworthy AMA Executive Coun cil member representing National Aeronau tic Association NAA have just received news release National Aeronautic As sociation NAA announcing Mr Langworthy three other deserving gentlemen have selected receive coveted Elder Statesman Aviation Award NM Said award established 1954 honor out standing Americans efforts over period years have made contributions significant value aeronautics have reflected credit upon America themselves Nominations solicited over 200 ganizations aviation leaders United States selection made distin guished committee 30 aviation leaders segments aviation community According text NM news re lease basis Mr Langworthys selection leadership Executive Vice Pres ident NM both United States internationally Federation Aeronautique Internationale also described NM release pilot over 12000 hours types military civilian aircraft promoted nurtured helped coordinate sport aviation United States Having served Ev AMA Executive Coun cil number years have developed great respect gentleman has earned collective appreciation val ued participation aeromodeling ac tivities Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc AMA 925 club widely recognized highly regarded especially New York Pennsylvania neighboring parts Ca nada timehonored outstanding multiinterest aeromodeling organization group based Buffalo-Cheektowaga NY area past 35 years has promoted model aviation its phases locally abroad thus earning highest respect general public well government officials agencies club excels good public exposure AMA through flying shows regular mall dis plays various major competitions involv ing model aircraft various types sizes attracting spectators far wide group advocates promotes practices safety both air ground group has set excellent example secure maintain flying field its mem bers live harmony neighboring community Upon foregoing facts AMA granted petition club presented prestigious Award Excellence arranged have AVP Buffalo area physically present award club officers shown following photograph left right Stan Duszczak VP Phil Grzes kowiak president holding plaque John Grigg AVP George Manos treasurer Bruce Knox secretarv Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc AMA 424 Dick Sarpolus editor above clubs ex cellent Newsletter thats its name Newsletter has written piece July 1990 issue same consider important enough bring attention regardless RC frequency upon operate am 534 MHz among other non-ham-band fre quencies compliment Dick upon thought-provoking contribution flying safety article dwells part upon sub ject six-meter frequency flags Most members dont care about sixmeter frequencies because few use field Ive ham license years have flying six meters years Im particularly interested han dle frequencies Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 Went Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dab Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe addrean EMAIL 7378712 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1214 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25084 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15872 Jay Meaiy 208 Witrser St Cieartieid PA 18830 Joveph S Vialay 1381 Creobrook Dr Macmae OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15813 Greendaie Ave Mapie HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Haiiowell Ct Bennalem PA 19020 Mark WiinOn 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 15704 Phone 717 287-8970 Monday August 6 very positive dem onstration produced Pennsylvania State Parks Commission West Shore Fly ing Society hosted event its fine field northern Harrisburg parks director Mr William Forrey along several staff witnessed demo appeared enlightened efforts AMA personnel assisting included District IV Vice President Howard Crispin discussed sound demonstrated simple methods its measurement Geoff Styles introduced program AMA video Partnerships Carl Maroney explained AMA insurance program Doug Pratt pilots flew demonstration Several pilots West Shore Club surrounding area per formed flawless flying routines wish thank devoted day demonstration efforts commendable An interesting sidelight demo ex hibited Doug Pratt Harrisburg area Channel 12 has interference generated nearby paging system Doug initially flew 1991 gold radio awideband receiver very obvious pager causing some glitches system Doug changed 1991 narrow-band receiver flew rest day problems clearcut example 1991 equip ment does work better using could save valuable models 1990 Nats very well attended members District Ill Although list too long individually name District Ill winners offer congratulations com petition fierce provided enjoyment also great make new acquaintan ces renew previous experiences clubs Lancaster County R/C Club three members attend Nats three brought home trophies Thats called batting thousand club members Sid Hurst George Fetter Bill Kametz Congratulations Immediately following Nats Coun cil moved Muncie IN view new prop erty purchased national flying site development potential site mindboggling AMA members should able enjoy hobby no matter what discipline pursues have over thousand acres open construction Preliminary de signs being developed have some interesting ideas incorporate please advise soon possible question will have first contest still un decided opinion first contest could 1992 first Nats 1994 depends budgetary factors member ship support next few years mem bers Academy will have site can enjoy very proud Discussion pertaining FAI program highlights Muncie Coun cil meeting Although FAI budget cut some extent program should hindered great deal FAI program vi tal necessity modelers over world Without superior type competition refinements enjoyed individual sport modeler would exist International friend ship necessity within turmoil todays world FAI catalyst friendship Nats fortunate make acquaintance Gerald Price Cen tral Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Gerald warded some pictures clubs sec ond float-fly held Jim Dodds private pond Below Troy Groehl holds Gerald Prices orig inal design Ultra excellent fun fly de sign also great water Another Geralds pictures Troys wife Cheryl Groehl hubbys model Cheryl Groehl shows off Trays handiwork Dave Deitz Beltzville Flying Machine Society also sent some pictures annual float-fly Thirty-nine pilots flew total 163 times very enjoyable weekend Special thanks go out Mauch Chunk Lake Park Director Dennis Demara Fish Com mission Director Wayne Alfono sup port permission utilize beautiful site year Below Simon Corson stands among some great planes flown Simon Carson BFMS float-fly Ed Zemaitis West Shore Flying Soci ety Harrisburg brought 10-ft model Martin Marina PBM Frequent-C-Flyers central Pennsyl vania encourage newcomers allowing total use airways evening week Jack Woodford snapped picture Vandewater family Pete son Mott during Beginners Night am extending personal invitation attend 1991 AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Field Dayton OH June 891991 fun-filled weekend will held Air Force Museum includes forms modeling Plan now attend November 1990 133 model conscientious modelers have met district Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area R/C Society Dick great orRanizer does quite well mike Gerald Prices Ultra floatplane Dick Sheppard Mansilela area R/C SocIety Vandewater family flying Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Riok Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harriaonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scolty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 18809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paai Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevills NC 28301 Phone Evening 1919 488-5986 Summer passing very quickly dont know whether theres activity concerned what situation actu ally time sure getting away year journey out Nation als Executive Council meeting bit longer usual rained except 50 miles drive out trip back better regard Nationals went off quite well turnout very good part yet unexplained rather large number no-shows especially RC Pattern arrived event would beyond doubt have best tended Free Flight will follow October same site site next year has determined date Lawrence ville has asked return engagement possibility Several other sites mentioned nothing positive now Executive Council meeting held Muncie IN following Nationals provided first opportunity Council see land just pur chased make acquaintance local business community has impressed site preliminary long-term plan develop ment actual work will take consider able length time likely some events could held late 1991 1992 Nationals very proba bly 1994 no point doing things panic having redo thing later date Careful planning development will ensure very beautiful center aeromodeling fair amount preliminary work site preparation done An access road will need put considerable amount grading seeding neces sary drainage has provided certain areas couple pits hog ma nure have removed Planting trees around perimeter will also early operation will fast-growing va riety rather large building will put up early development will serve utility structure contain offices maintenance facilities forth future will serve greater number func tions Everything should follow prescribed path no wasted effort funds Spe cial Interest Groups will consulted input finished project will surely take seven 10 years till fruition Id like publicly express appreciation community provided reception information Executive Council ensures excellent rapport will exist between area Academy cidentally latest map area has AMA site marked Retired Aeromodeling doubt best activities someone re tired considering entering stage life large number people out started modeling early point life School family work often took away activity years Now faced complete change life can return enjoy sport Modeling offers finer home activities challenge building people have reserved skills early years outdoor activity comes later relearns fly Bill German Cape St Clair Annapolis MD example Bill first built models back 1920s recently got back aeromodeling ARF Aristocraft powered K&B 20 engine After period trial error Bill has learned fly Ra dio Control aircraft bug having bitten anew Bill has progressed bigger goals himself has now completed yet flown PICA Waco YMF biplane very first building project 47 years Bill spent over year project en joyed bit time accompany ing photo Bill Waco Inciden tally Bill 73 years young soarIng soaring major activity through out District IV number clubs dedi cated entirely category clubs concentrate Power modeling have fair number individuals Soar ing clubs really sport conduct organized activities practically month year Baltimore Area Soaring Society Silent Knights Soaring Society Delaware Capital Area Soaring Association wide area membership including District Columbia High Country Soaring Club Ashe ville NC area Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts Tidewater Model Soaring Society Norfolk area Rich mond Radio Control Soaring Society other groups dedicated Soaring out would like know can add list times get calls individuals mov ing area would like know specific-category club located no problem clubs pro vide newsletter am sometimes aware other active groups next photo shows some interna tional atmosphere thats present Soaring meets taken Tidewater Model Soaring Society meet Bill Saun ders farm Cuckoo VA photo courtesy Herk Stokely Left right photo Herk Stokely USA known monthly column Flying Models publisher Soartech series active flier involved other Soaring activi ties Cohn Britcher England also mem ber TMSS Bob Botha South Africa Bruce Abell Australia contributor model publications down under truly international group often includes fliers other countries meets approved Council mutual agreement between Model Aeronautics Association Canada Inc MAAC Academy Model Aeronau tics place January 1991 agreement allows card-holding MAAC mem bers fly AMA club fields enter AMA sanctioned events US being AMA members provision effect MAAC members USA conditional upon use USA frequencies ad herence AMA Safety Code As follow-up unresolved issue coverage students instructors moved carried insurance policy endorsed cover AMA members desig nated chartered clubs instructors both instructor student flying one-on-one basis non-competition nondemonstration designated club flying sites However instructor permit ted accept compensation program exceed 30 days per individual stu dent AMA membership application will modified include statement member signs indicating agreement comply Academy Safety Code Ad ditionally members must now provide writ ten report accident Headquarters within 60 days Another endorsement recommended committee shall clarify Academys position regarding punitive dam ages Council moved accepted spe cifically exclude punitive exemplary treb le damages give notice will defend insureds against such claims pay behalf such judgments moved accepted liability cov erage deleted member-to-member member-to-relative family member claims same time medical coverage benefit members will increased $7500 $100000 Council approved committee recommendation eliminate special mem bership rates afforded National Asso ciation Rocketry AMA member liability surance now limits $100000 coverage cars boats rockets Council agreed restraining barriers now required flying Control Line Speed models FAI AMA-appointed juries approved team selection contests F3D F3B Fl Continued page 138 134 Model Aviation EC SynopsisCont pg 131 Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Tennessee Alabama attend FF South Carolina 0 Tonnesseemeets FF people founded AMA V1936 way DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartotzewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Gustavo Diaz 6-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 Thortlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertuil Ave Miami FL 23132 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrsa GA 30062 Freddie Rice 3066 Burkson Cove Memphit TN 36116 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency CoordInator Burnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Gil Stallings Port St Lucie FL called feel well qualified become Safe ty Inspector Giant Scale models Gil Write AMA Technical Director Robert Underwood HQ will send questionnaire quiz expertise necessary Leader Member CD Robert will pass competency issue qualifi cation says now have about 30 Safety Inspectors US Robert says some have experience qualifies inspect full-size aircraft although absolute requirement Sonny Branch important member 110-member Seminole RC Club Talla hassee sends snap above son Da vid Davids beautiful daughter Penny Penny holding Sig Seniorita Sonny says runs shes quiet cant hear Now dont know whether referring model air plane Penny hand could OS 2OFPW hes talking about other hand could little girl have 12-year-old house sneaks up time Sonny goes say gets up have beg get down uld go either way too first blush would appear talking about model plane other hand could re ferring Penny again case 12year-old woman house spent very lit tIe time ground first six years lifeshe made carry enough factual evidence pre sented Sonnys letter make proper de termination Have ever seen Free Flight contest go District V time People Texas Illinois Kentucky Missouri . People come everywhere Florida See tills little kid motorOiKe e Paul Lewis Fayetteville GA age 13 shown handmade chuck Glid er FF have builder-of-the-model rule have build own model Will PJs model fly will 13-yearold big contests Well Ill give clue daddy shown behind him Jim Lewis world-class Free Flight master So dont think need worry about Junior Hell turn out okay maybe get beating gets home Only teasine course Pictured left right Lewis Dot Odom Marion IL Carl Loehle Tullahoma TN lovely lady Marion jinny Basta Let tell secret time Illinois stretched Canada Gulf Mexico included Ala bama Mississippi parts Kentucky Tennessee 1809 Beginning 1717 French province Louisiana turned over England 1763 became county Virginia 1778 ended up Indiana Territory 1800 1809 have good friend AMA Council Jim Sears Dont tell Jim about may come south grab old Illinois land reattach District VI Jim sure hope aint reading Anyway Illinois residents like travel south Alabama Tennessee Free Flight contests because people area polite forgiving well edu cated very understanding Also little airplanes fly better because air lot thicker less gravity Well okay anyway Lewis Dot come Alabama Tennessee year demonstrate expertise model planes Dot has 12-in Peanut Scale close will fly two minutes eas ily anytime looks like made Swiss watch factory made too Shown winners greedily iCK ing over spoils winning Items pro vided generous manufacturers deal ers Included necessarily order CD Tom Hepler Ronnie Thomp son Don Smith Christi Thompson Mark Smith Buddy Ratliff Stan Smith others Randall Hopkins Richard Rikel both Paducah KY attended Toms FF meet above three weeks later passed out sad poem showed up Lee Websters annual fling both Free Flight Radio Control Manchester TN No room entire poem chorus Hopkins Rikel fliers string successes expires red muck cotton luck turns roen. Secret note Clifford Hiatt Win ter Gardens FL never inten tion part AMA Council arbi trarily cut FAI funding percentage stead eliminated uniforms shipping costs fuel model boxes Henceforth cnntstant will nay own boxes Marshall Grover Decatur AL specting fathers Sig Astro Hog father Carl said officials Sig Hob bypoxy gave him advice help him finish plane looks almost big enough Marshall speed off Plenty say thats space folks Arent glad live District V November 1990 135 ricrurea aoove Lontest Hepler annual FF bash held old WW II Air Force field Courtland AL surrounded paperwork responsibil ity 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 Baiiard 5 Box 90 Decatur iN 46733 Gary Busseii 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie iN 47304 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Deb & Scott Juatice 156 South Franzen Bensesviiie IL 60106 Wiliiam Kern 1508 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Chartie WaIts 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zinimer Box 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hoisten 616 W 30th St IIigginsviiie MO 64037 Home 616 584-2461 Work 816584-7121 Fax 616 584-7766 July sit keyboard month has already made up lack travel June Im ready rest first trip month Reston discuss safetyand insurance joint com mittee meeting discussion instructor coverage new people need some sort protection until AMA policy takes hold paid structor program After discussion started FAI program cost reduc tion group came up some good cuts FAI program dont really hurt fluff reduction Id planned trip St Louis next day got back home too late make nec essary contacts forgo time huh just wanted let know mind made trip Sunday Indy RC South its annual American Diabetes Associa tion Fly-In Turnout great weather great gang ended up going over target event fun time allexcept Bob Godfrey plane folded wing spectator points quite good though Sorry Bob throw Oh almost forgot event netted American Diabetes Association $2100 possible $300 local compa nies sure beats $1800 figure after long shot fact its three times last years amount Congrats guys gals did real well next stop Tiger Shark coun try Corbin KY club meeting following Monday night enjoyable time discussed several club- AMA-related items sure tough getting up next morning though next weekend Nats Needless say attention turned toward since district year tried get air first Saturday less desirable weather forced turn back Thats spelled low ceilings bad visibility So went Sunday weather very nice little cool arrived Quickie 500 going full swing headquarters area get ting startup day coffee concession stands Things good first contest day Sure some minor problems solved event off good start spent rest day having good time got help being air port Unicom official making sure full-scale aircraft operations could continue much possible went back Nats again Tuesday Thursday using other days get some work done employer day attended heard more people very happy Nats sites couldnt have proud fact add icing cake now strongly considering site future Nats dates over next five years Hey fel las CL Stunt will forgotten either Over 1100 contestants/mechanics en tered about 1800 events Add 142 entered Indoor events John son City TN stage set record year Nats events NFFS expecting huge crowd combined FF/SAM events being held October Lawrence ville Go Now let give special thanks spent tireless hours helping years Nats know know did great job Nats could have happened Thank very much Im forgetting cities Lawrenceville Vincennes either went out us right As result Im sure well going back Frank Roales extra-special thanks goes out missed Scale event Nats Rain home kept grounded drove grand city Muncie next day Council meeting time again spe cial meeting because taking good look new flying site property Thats right weve bought city Muncie took real good care us city officials made us feel welcome able spend some time get know new neighbors Theyre very pleasant peo ple Anyway discussed new purchase planning etc great length off running its going some time before can start flying models think itll about first quarter 1992 before work far enough along hold contest season new site Well just have wait see have go after some big corporate bucks can really get show road strongly suggest read EC meet ing synopsis time changes insurance take effect next year should aware Some tended reduce risk insurance funds shouldnt problem start Anyway please read want alert changes Thats travel July intended go Richmond IN pig roast As luck would have wasnt able make contact decided stay home surely missed great feast Shucks Muncie meeting given new AVP slot specifically asked slot could complete Justices team Bensenville IL Deb already doing job just needed title Lets wel come aboard Oh yes fine team too Theyre excellent addition AVP list OK now lets get pictures etc month little luck can just about catch up change Larry Stone Prez Cloud Dusters RC Club Milan IL sent two photos us wish could see true colors first thought full-scale Anyone care race Next i sent pnooo 00 Mac McWil liams Shelbyville IL As can see picture Mac sitting wheelchair photo taken recover ing auto accident darned near killed him Ill leave out details broken bones gore pretty well torn up Well photo proves strong desire get back flying field kept him alive got meet Mac Nats pleased see no longer man wheelchair Instead very busy working Nats think must have worked day because saw him regular basis Hes nice fella too Hey before forget thats Jim Hostetler doing assisting Mac Thanks Jim Enough now. 136 Model Aviation iuve tildi IVIdUt ye iways UCCI] SWeI 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 Fax 313-346-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Vaiiey MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hans 5394 Engiish Dr Troy Mi 46096 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knrfe River MN 55609 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoSs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 46054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Went 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander Wi 54501 Steve Dudzinnki Cant PO Box 924 Dearborn Mi 46121 Another column do. ks Jim Jean Lasik filling last month have yet see report look forward reading will about same time see Ive received some photos use space several ideas AMA can improved better serve membership Its great get put because shows care about AMA district Keep formation coming Nats LawrencevilleNincennes vacation line first heat 6 am pace hectic say least Cheating Q-500 very low point racing wonder what solution will make fun again Maybe fly Formula and/or FAI cannot enter Q-500 have comments made suggest ing because anyone can enter Nats isnt actually National Championships Well look eveni can see classes catego ries winners recognized top dogs nation Look what would hap pen elimination events district send representatives event Midwest no mula pilots could entrants competitive enforced limited en try predominant district means few spots available larger interest group Nope opinion Nats Nats Special championships run SIGs members necessarily whole AMA membership interesting see various sites used events Control Line Stunt gang worst conditions Big Art Archie Adamisin goi squared away hand tools after both road sweepers broke down Speed guys tended fly over top safety fence needs higher current 10 feet went watch RC Scale Saturday really boring Control Line Scale terrific turnout types models look central marquee wellattended place get information meet old faces missed Johnny Clemensit wasnt same him amazed interest met restaurants stores both towns townspeople de lighted being visited Aunt Helens regular basis after long morning field would rate Nats high level room im provement event fill conver sations long returned home just over week off Iowa Byron Expo Ida Grove Another 14 hours driving end ing up once-sleepy town largest event Iowa takes place need model future event ex ample consider Over years Byron has improved changed format ac commodate large-scale modelers cludes super campsite trade displays ums demonstrations storage frequen cy control followed fullscale aviation show fabulous Fight ing Back hear will change European arena next year Does mean models will also changeSpitfires Messerschmitts managed get help running AMA display very pleasant meet district members other AMA people too also discov ered AMA display needs some im provement interesting public feel small display museum items video would help biggest gripe removal credit late en rollment will item next EC agenda read newsletters trip back Ida Grove companions shar ing driving Remember cannot get clubs see hear what doing need have news sent either newsletters individual re ports photos included Any way get read newsletters other month find difficult glean teresting news So much content similar describing dues field problems meetings regular activities nearly 250 clubs try get out during off-season areas will never get see visit Lo cal associations help gather repre sentatives clubs can talk get know other District Roundup Indian City has spent funds effort place drains its field will already has made field us able wet weather Cloudbusters has instituted Life Achievement Award rec ognition important contributions model general aviation winners Bill Bishop Joe Dallaire Jim Doolittle Jimmy Stewart Dave Stott Lakeland R/C Club has monthly hosts PS wets its annual air show Sunday better e clever name MISS periodical MISS mation e area new mem ber Modelers Council Michigan Whirlybirds now uses Ford Utica Test Track once month e DAM has now stituted spotter flying Rouge Park WMRAM has lost its new field prob lems being sorted out members spread out among other local clubs Grassfield has annual race cludes over-60 divisionage capacity Minneapolis Modeler has zinger Oh well Im just volunteer trying best high-level Free Flighter UK long time ago Meanwhile its still con test season word fall has ap peared Good flying November 1990 137 Stan Splewak ot ucoroit nero oaeiers taching new Cub Roy Dietz Michigan Whirlybirds shows off new bird Wayne County Air Show Photo Jim Adams Chetek HS Wisconsin students Gentle Lady built part aeronautics class taught Jim Adams unusuai aecor iiemert bipe Jim Adams teaches advanced math computer science physics aeronautics Photo Jock Delisle River District Eagle members help Dennis Mead fly Ugly Stik Mark Massey built model special control station Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 805 Murk NC Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Greuens 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springo AR 71913 Gil Horutman PO Boo 490 Spring Branch TX 78070-0490 Bill Kimbro 2108 Wood St Teuarkanu TX 75501 dRon Stantield 28 Oukridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkinu 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 78018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75008 Legislation model airplanes within state Louisiana following brief follow up about what happened piece legislation Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA past several months Lou isi ana State House Representatives passed HB 1002 bill gives individual par ishes right regulate model airplanes may flown bill sent senate little rea son believe would pass easily piece legislation result modelers concerned about noise problems creating others large number modelers participated defeat unpleasant proposal Charlie Castaing New Iberia LA real organizer pusher cause Without diligence would have chance present case Mr Hal Ward Clinton LA donated valuable legal advice research work members Northwest Aero RIG Club West Monroe LA provided infor mation citizens complaint upon proposed legislation based Carl Maroney AMA HQ responded quick ly call provided vital contact entirety AMA members Louisiana Hundreds modelers wrote letters representatives about 20 took time off work traveled corners state counted senate com mittee hearing Baton Rouge Everyone gained valuable experience insight legislative process works may need such capability future problem could arise session legislature think other modelers would interested what happened could provide few paragraphs publica tion District 9 report way ex pressing thanks spent time effort critical issue bill defeated unanimous vote Local Municipal Affairs Com mittee Louisiana Senate session legislature now over bill cannot resubmitted until 1991 Best regards Glenn Gresens AVP District 8 would like congratulate modelers Louisiana took time fight legis lative bill proves AMA can assist modelers such impor tant issue job well done Nationals report years Nationals held Lawrenceville IL large number competitors participating District 8 unable meet visit enjoyed talking saw meandering around took few photos District 8 modelers Nationals working away Shown photos Wayne Ap ostolico Arlington TX Mid-Cities RIC Club describing head-on midair collision Chip Hydes model Wayne showing what left after such impact Pattern site opportunity visit Billy Cun ningham Tulsa OK flying Malibu FAI Pattern model Bill placed top five event Mike Greb Sulphur Springs TX lames Verbick Baton Rouge LA shown presenting Scale models another photo group years Nationals 1157 partici pants very good considering no Free Flight events held infor mation winners specific event check elsewhere issue Frequency monitor last District 8 meeting held Houston TX asked another ICOM frequency monitor could obtained district checked Joe Dumond District 8 Frequency Coordinator indicated would nice have obtain cost ICOM monitor $1200 complete ship ping case hand-held unit will available near future hope will meet demand another unit club has need equipment call Joe Dumond number listed col umn heading have elec trical engineer operate unit very easy use Keep letters photos coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 134 FAI document compiled materi als several sources given over Competitions Department Director re write Council agreed approve adopt section document concern ing AMA-appointed FAI juries AMAsponsored team selection finals discussion overall FAI budget Council agreed discontinue funding FAI team model box transportation team uni forms AMA arrangements costs asso ciated fuel shipment Council also agreed disallow per diems representatives annual ClAM meeting Paris no longer fund travel lodging per diem costs Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation James Verbick Baton Rouge LA just finished flight J-3 Cub Sports men Scale Nate photo Wayne Apoatolico what left model after mldafr Chip Hydes air plane Nats photo Jerry Sprinkle prepanng Giant Scale J-3 Cub fnr nn official flighti Nate photo sign proclaiming east end Sweetwater Airport home newly formed Sweetwater Model Aircraft Club recently erected Serving president ciub Richard Osborne Roscoc Biii Cunningham Malibu FAI Pattern model uses YS 120 four-stroke power Nats photo Mike Greb Bill Biachoff Profile Carrier models Nate photo Odoredo as 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672ISAJ Fax 303-420-1870 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver Co 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendali St Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hurt Saline KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9824 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinstor Steve Mangles dx Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 822-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 special announcement time District IX will have two new associate vice presidents work AMA mat ters information sharing some time now has need get local representation two modelingpopulated areas district eastern rim district Kansas City metro area southwestern part district Denver metro area asked volunteers some time back delighted several candidates willing volunteer some val uable personal modeling time ser vice fellow District IX colleagues peers several very well qual ified candidates deliberate con siderably making two appoint ments want publicly thank can didates expression willingness serve AMA District IX hope will support new AVPs use exper tise benefit aeromodeling expect share some comments newly appointed AVPs next month Please welcome volunteer list RL Doc Scraper additional AVP Kansas 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 tel 1-913/6482522 Don Atwood additional AVP Colorado 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 tel 1-303/671-7090 AMA info AMA Headquarters has new bro chure Its super well-done item individuals clubs use promoting informing non-AMA potential members about organization titled Take Flight Fancy. r Leave Ground available Mar keting Department Geoff Styles Director Write call get few share friends give prospective new members clubs Election time coming up fall Dis tricts 3 7 11 Executive Vice Presidents office District IX AMA members will have opportunity vote fice Executive Vice President sense office-holder acts treasurer AMA Dave Brown incumbent running office Though District IX members will voting EVP office candi dates might interested know Bob Browns name incumbent will ap pear ballot District 3 Pete Wa ters name incumbent will appear ballot District 7 Ed McColloughs incumbent Damian Rhodes names will appear ballot District 11 AMA clubs can look forward new Club Video newsletter style service near future Executive Council voted funds put out initial issue will looking forward feedback individu als groups Look late fall Please read synopsis July 23 Council minutes other AMA informa tion right pages Model via tion synopsis published following meeting can get good feel business conducted behalf Follow what volunteer officers ing organizationyou can see voted various issues Did know could renew AMA membership 800 phone number fall Heres make chore easy AMA members currently holding 1990 membership can renew directly AMA HQ calling toll free 1-800/832-8312 Use Visa MasterCard charge cards special operator answers call between 8 am 4 pm EDT think can use service up October 1st mak ing easier AMA renewal workload letting get new membership card faster use service let know like Ill share feedback decision makers future plan ning Lots fall activity contest flyin calendar Check out calendar sec tion magazine make plans en joy great fall flying sessions throughout district School started week August 20 writer thats about busiest time year except maybe getting school closed June next month Keep cards let ters pictures coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 138 Space Models Education formation subcommittee representatives determined US bid host World Championships shall offered un less Council has first presented bud get has reviewed feasibility such endeavor Pending acceptable budget ing developed hosting Special Inter est Group AMA HQ Executive Coun cii expressed interest hosting Scale World Championships Muncie 1992 Free Flight World Championships California 1993 Pennsylvania case District 3 Vice President reported meeting scheduled Oc tober will include demonstrations model flying officials State Parks Commission Other business Council agreed allocate additional AVP District Sand District 6 two additional AVPs District 9 Council agreed development video news letter regular distribution clubs vi able project cost-prohibitive time However agreed pro duce prototype Council authorized lim ited expenditure production distri bution same vice presidents request additional receiver monitor district denied Council noted motion did fail principle such purchases should come out district operating funds discussion National Model Air plane Championships noted search venue 1991 Nats shall following priority order 1 Chicopee MA 2 Lawrenceville IL 3 Lincoln NE4 Smyrna TN 5 Bryant College Station TX next meeting Finance Commit tee shall Reston VA October 13-14 Following approval awards decided next Executive Council meeting shall October 27-28 AMA Headquarters Res ton VA Nominating Committee committee re ported following candidates shall placed 1991 ballot Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent District 3 Bob Brown incumbent District 7 PetoWaters incumbent District 11 Ed MtCollough incumbent Damian Rhodes AMA AWARDS Officer Awards Award Appreciation First-level award presented discretion VicePresident President Executive Director District service special recognition Superior Service Second-level award presented approval Execu tive Council often local service national Distinguished Service Third-level award presented approval Execu tive Council long-term service AMA office committee Meritorious Service Automatic outgoing Executive Council members Fellow Certificate Automatic outgoing President also long dedicated AMA service behalf others Recipient need have held office Club Individual Awards Technical Award Presented ap proval Executive Council techni cal achievements better modeling etc Vital Peoples Award Up six cash awards per year unsung heroes club level have earned recognition fellow members Hall Fame Presented approval Council Past Presidents Almost equal Fellow Certificate Service others prime consideration Presidents Legion Honor Presented approval President Executive Di rector Executive Vice-President ma jor personal donation major fund raising exceptional financial contribution Season Flyers Patch Presented re ward flying least once month 12 months Club officer approval Award Service Issued club ap proval vice-president community ser vice Award Achievement Issued clubs approval vice-president service competition area Award Excellence Issued clubs approval Executive Council Con stitutes upgrade Award Service Award Achievement other significant achievement November 1990 139 Arizona S California ii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19181 9818837 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e24747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4738 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Darwin Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnuf Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St. Sacramenlo CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Fl San Jose CA 99138 David Peitz 20450 Celtic St Chafsworfh CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 C Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beity Siream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 3318 South Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 88403 Frequency Coordinstors George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 3821982 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92827 Academy action Council meeting over smoke Clearing meeting Nats Ill bet folks head office happy above Notwithstanding Muncie delegation headed up Vicky Veach absolutely charming hosted numerous functions cluding reception Council Rad dison Hotel mayor handed out keys city few speeches finished off eve ning treated ride through newly acquired property great deal energy money time effort perseverance remain ahead AMA final development piece land hope up task dont bend compromise before its completion national organization size AMA should stand tall front picture below represents scale topographic view drawn architect John Hunton property eventually would become John architect largely responsible Reston HQ feeling got meeting immediate expenditure another million-plus dollars order put access roads usable runway After flight site next picture depicts John Huntons conception initial development men e dark area centered base RC Pattern Sport area bankruptcy Im told steps away its pur chase can see upper right-hand side picture some proposed buildings entrance access road heading out proposed initial runway buildings repre sent future museum Headquarters AMA Although has never really voted upon feel consensus Council move Headquarters Virginia Muncie light white square spots picture represent residential units property currently bargaining ex ception has dark spot over half cemetery same tour traveled state owned lake name escapes purpose trip look lo cal flight site pictures below give hint beautiful facility created Muncie Delaware County clubs wnen i see tnis i come unglued picture sent liie misplaced note somehow incorporated FAI expensereduction issue result debate deletion some expenses con nected much else World competitors should breathe sigh relief feelings echoed letters received expand expense base make up additional cost additional market ing promos Im positive-side business type motto Spend make first Check elsewhere AMA News section Model Aviation detailed syn opsis entire Council session Its very formative keeps updated AMA spending money last thing well get Ten Vince Mankowski ED AMA Rally Muncie scheduled first second third September has canceled Mr Reese owner Reese air port has expressed viewpoint Headquarters local modelers various oth ers Muncie community agree Es sentially viewpoint AMA has published its intended use property has discussed use property community large especially im mediate neighbors property use property included entry property northwest corner internal road system would keep AMA traffic ad joining county roads absolute minimum rally held Reese Field would see AMA traffic adjoining small county roads modeling use property previously announced considered District direction havent done letter month recently owe Heres says what want hear Dear Mr Keyawa Having read column April 1990 issue Im interested patches mentioned Being California native son having flown years would appre ciate price list available items since Im unable Pomona person Thank Sincerely William E Power Priest River ID Bill list mail includes hats transparent stickers patches T-shirts Thanks forgetting us out good ol California District 10 another David B Eichstedt Prescott AZ Dear Regg Greetings Arizona Im David Eich stedt aeronautical engineering student Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott used president schools RC club ERAU High Desert Flyers course load became too difficult con tinue Grades first photographs first Arizona jet Rally held last November famous infamous Spook Hills flying site Mesa first attempt taking quality de tailed photos models possible biggest problem documenting photo owners hard track down get information did find often impossible talk due noise What little information got have printed back photo Maybe youll find couple column would really like article event next model magazine would take have suggestions have lots talk about need get started homework Ill write call sometime have time Have great day Sincerely David B Eichstedt AMA #1410 story Dave know can make fly think Im out room Ill see Crows Landing Formula Regional Cham pionships Sheldons Open House TOC Schneider Cup Patches Give call Edge 140 Model Aviation next picture seen far too often suit shows attitude misinformed people toward modeling Ken Thornton gets help three-year old son Cole Plane MIG 15 Fast sta ble has OS 77 beautiful finish Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 790972422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersOn 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd SI Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Box 96 Wilder ID 83976 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 907 E Vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Kiamath Falls OR 97901 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #99 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-149th Ave Beilevue WA 99007 Jack Smith secretary Sent following information about Snake River Modelers based Ontario OR Ontario about far east can get still Oregon 87 club negotiated five-year renewable permit Department Interior use 10-acre site have six concrete ta bles paved pit area concrete taxi strip 30 x 220-ft dirt runway 60 x 440-ft grass runway also grassy picnic area barbecue toilets grass irrigated automatically underground gravity-flow sprinkler system process re placing dirt runway asphalt next photo shows field layout Jack wrote took lot hard work club members generous donations local merchants companies build fine field club puts mall show annually gets involved local events club float took first place Ontario Winter Wonder land Parade club took prize money used provide years subscrip tion ModelAviation toll schools Ontar io SW Idaho photo shows some nlanp March hnw fund-raising idea club used mall show take pictures children sit ting Pedal Planes Pitts replica cloud background club provided authentic pilots cap scarf plane built AVP Al Culver two future modelers grandkids hey have active involved club works ways members improve flying just bore holes sky Thanks Jack words Cheryl Cruson newsletter ed itor photos mall show photos Carleton Molesworth Skagit County R/C Club sent some pictures mall show held early May new Cas cade Mall Burlington WA have 80 members club able show 90 aircraftnot bad next photo shows central area mall models placed down mallway next photo looks back toward center Quite diverse group excellent models Mall shows such help public image helps comes time get flying sites further note Skagit County pub lishes bimonthly magazine focuses activities retirees and/or would like july/August 90 issue has four-page feature article titled High-flying Hobbyists Top Gun Valley Skagit Club members pictured quoted article Can imagine Bob Kreuzinger getting airplane himself same car Caught Corvallis EXPO Balch-photo Also Corvallis completed proto type Proctor Albatros D5a built Dick Hansen As always super job done very demanding construction project Its little late Id like try clear up point about Precision Scale Tn-Cities Nats Nats issue Model Aviation carried picture Earl Aunes impressive F4U cover Several other magazines also ran pic tures fine model Unfortunately im pression has left mainly think due coverage model magazines Earl F4U took first Precision Scale Nats As neat F4U fact didnt take first Dick Hansen Nieuport 11 took first should get credit de serves hear Clark County R/C Club back fairgrounds north Vancouver moving runway have new regs help out neighbors Quickie Racing Fern Prairie went well nine Novice 12 Expert too bad first-time effort Pete Bergstrom came down did honors CD weather great enjoyed themselves according Dan Midair Gillespie newsletter editor EMAC held Executive Council meeting Muncie got see property through rain Its about one half miles long dimension north south reasonably flat gettogether meet some local bigwigs neighbors-to-be what saw heard Muncie seems right place us try out squabble happened architect showed us preliminary plan first building will erect will house museum EC member outraged cause building looked like hangar Now Id like hear about think anything wrong mu seum model airplane organization looking like hangar Seems its pretty good fit form function too early get reservations Puyallup Expo Get planes ready en ter sock away little ne cessities life will Its Best West November 1990 141 ne oid club field Ontario Airport still host contests such Idaho Scale Squadron meets shot taken first annual Springfest Scale meet May 19-20 Io FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 1 76 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 Didnt Gallaudet A-2 Fly Well As beginners must get know pro portions good flying model airplane especially true youngster se lects flying scale model kit Free Flight model has no controls must stable enough fly its own early man-carrying aircraft fail ures due such severe stability problems pilots unable control Most old airplanes barely enough horsepower fly often much powered gliders possible bit inherent stability available model airplane re quires inherent stability too 1912 Gallaudet A-2 kind air plane no inherent stability tention drawn airplane news paper advertisements featuring A-2 querying Bill Hannan files must con tain everything some sent background information two 3-view drawings drawing reproduced shows rounded fuselage version others fuselage square crosssection other features identical July 1945 issue Air Force Journal printed letter Jown W Edgerton designers nephew Edgerton said .this plane actually flew although could have called unadulter ated success very marked tendency porpoise after few hundred yards its 100-horsepower Gnome spewing castor oil dove ground height about 200 feet Attesting value metal frame uncle Mr Gallau det able crawl out walk away.. Happily Professor Gallaudet hurt badly what could have caused un controllable porpoising Well lets take look drawing Maybe years experience later can see rea son Remember airplane de signed built back 1912 lots neophyte designers created airplanes really didnt know what ing exactly point exactly situa tion want young modelers graduate Youngsters have learn what doing have learn what model airplanes are about cant satisfied just build models kits know what part does Professor Edson Gallaudets design neat monoplane what soon became accepted wing front tail rear set-up some reason professor located three-bladed propeller very rear end pusher Nothing wrong apparently created problems along its efficiency air-cooled Gnome engine stalled just front wing solid mounting drive shaft run back entire length fuselage under stabilizer prop problem keep weight vibration minimum Gallaudet made fuselage too short very likely allowed Center Gravity too far rear distance wing stabi lizer called tail moment arm dis tance small A-2 stabi lizer must very large Bullets stab just small tiny mo ment arm too short normal-sized stab A-2s stabilizer must have completely ineffective along improper rearward center-of-gravity would have caused severe porpoising Such small stabilizer Gallaudet used possible tail moment arm extremely long wing area much less A-2s Long stretched out air planes both full-sized models much stable stubby ones contributing porpoising would have caused Dutch Roll tail wag ging must have equally small ver tical fins Although fin both above below fuselage total area still much too little professor just didnt know score Once again closer fin CG larger must ef fective drawing confuse four struts tail skid fin area uncovered come up side lower fin bottom fuselage longe rons Dihedral certainly would have helped lat eral stability porpoising Gallau det Bullet Most old-time designers didnt have facts created lot un stable airplanes aeronautic facts now known beginners must learn basics succeed no need re peat pioneers mistakes Remember Free Flight Scale models need herent stability properly designed fullsize aircraft carry pilots work con trols So select kits plans feature mod els enlarged stabilizers fins creased wing dihedral long moment arms CG both tail nose stick high-wing cabin designs until have learned build adjust Bill Hannan mentioned fellow West Coast made RC version rounded Gallaudet found very pe culiar handling characteristics Nuff said cant control easily radio youve certainly picked lemon try Free Flight fly well model Gallaudet design would have have several design changes reduced semi-scale status Thats bad remember no flying scale model truly scale approximations onlysome less scale others ****S So beware Choose kits carefully designs good flying characteristics build tails light 142 Model Aviation Sce P444 I I rn&t cs LI4 MaknJwi 2 T -~ -I- 4I it.17 11T GlIauciot Z I9I BULLET Have Helped Beginner Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
L PR Roundup New AMA brochure have produced new brochure called Flights Fancy will re place former handout printed blue pa per called Skys Limit outside PR agency worked very closely us devel oping total concept supervised production printing new piece think its just great Certainly will enhance image sport national associa tion Flights Fancy includes brief descrip tion AMA Museum Among other plans brochure intend place literature racks tourist stops along main highways interstates leading Washing ton DC Restons best tourist attraction ought capitalize Well using Skys Limit brochure summer shows other purposes waste mall shows trade shows club events other times AMA handouts required well ship Flights Fancy Well looking feedback individ uals clubs learn publics reaction new piece Austrian aeromodeling May/June year took long-awaited vacation England USSR Europe first stop Europe Vienna hosted Dr Georg Breiner President Austrian Aero Club Georg has often visited United States has guest AMA HQ Reston first Saturday Vienna taken very nice permanent flying field town En zesfeld met local fliers Old-Timer meet Touring field impressed control-tower-type building housed fully equipped kitchen large eating area storage area tractor related field maintenance equipment observation deck equipped windsock Outside some picnic tables noon enjoyed delicious Hungarian goulash hot spicy Vienna sausages trimmings truly best food ever eaten flying field ladies catered day outdid themselves also enjoyed some great Aus trian beer us werent fly ing Austrians have motto Fly first drink later Made good sense thought AMA Safety Committee would also approve friendliness welcome received made memorable experience Confirmed belief modelers nice people wher ever happen find Iowa Aviation Preservation Center anyone traveling southwestern Iowa business pleasure theres new aviation museum visit Housed Greenfield Municipal Air port its second aircraft museum Iowa present consists 11 historic planes dat ing 1920 1940 museum open 1000 am 500 pm weekdays 100 500 pm weekends Admission charges minimal $2 adults $1 children under 12 years age center home Iowa Aviation Hall Fame recognizes achieve ments aviators Hawkeye State Interestingly enough Hugh Sidey Time magazine fame also aviation buff/AMA member born Greenfield brother still runs family newspaper business drop office say Hi another AMA member youre Further details can gained contacting Diane Weiland Executive Director 1-515/3437184 Cape Ann RIC Club Sam DiNoto Methuen MA sent some interesting information cluded newspaper clippings petition letter explaining complex situation Its familiar story New residences built near existing flying field complaints centering safety neighborhood children meeting town selectmen threatened loss field field Rowley MA Sam has taught countless kids fly model planes former students David Preston upset potential loss field went out wrote petition called hundreds field neighbors wound up 200 signatures interested residents area wanted field kept open mentioned courtesy club members visitors field An equally high number said fliers allowed children free access field kids enjoying educational experience being An annual open house sponsored club Its resulted good neighbor policy works Club officers passed stringent laws guide members flying habits made provisions disciplinary action violators Twenty field coordinators have appointed club 235 mem bers make sure safety enforced times club has adopted bylaw mandat ing sound level 90dB 12 ft though no noise complaints have received great example club came close losing its flying site worked hard publicize its reputation capitalized have strict rules tight sound con trol still have field Good workand good luck thanks Sam sharing story us Redlands Miniature Aircraft Association clubs taking advantage air shows military base open houses Public events allow model aircraft clubs chance display models either static form part days flying exhibitions both Very often such weekend shows draw thou sands people have never seen sophisticated model aircraft lives Pete Roehling Redlands CA sent some ex cellent background information photo graphs clubs participation huge show Norton AFB San Bernadino CA 200000 visitors base year see static displays almost current USAF equipment Vintage civilian military aircraft also hand club display located large han gar next runway Members brought about 20 aircraft types sizes plugged VCR showed Byron Orig inals tape Striking Back real attention-getter An RC trainer raffled off profits given local charity Dozens visitors asked questions handled club members interest level very high club expects get new members delight crowd flying demon strations put club members later day Helicopter clipped-wing Cub Kaos flown Everyone felt very positive experience both club members spectators Congratulations Redlands group getting out pushing sport have similar story tell lets hear well pleased pass experiences Continued page 124 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF e Executive Director ymca Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 comptroller Lynne Collins 0 com petition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson November 1990 123 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director proeided apace month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position 01 AMA Executive Council Cont pg 123 along encourage other AMA clubs Its great way build understanding Thanks again Pete 1990 Nats As write have just returned Lawrenceville IL did make particular event live outside region would like recap some media cover age got stories USA Today Chicago Tribune local newspaper day local TV station Evansville Terre Haute Vincennes day live broad casts WAKO-Radio day also made daily call-in reports other TV radio sta tions excellent example bene fits advance work AMA staff out side PR agency course events big difference case tne great cooperation local AMA clubs Chamber Commerce both Vin cennes Lawrenceville absence major catastrophe immediate area well remember press conference arranged 1984 Reno Nats very morning some thugs kidnapped bank man ager taped device chest said bomb held him hostage until could open bank vault dont have tell people whod invited press conference gone instead Thats right following story Model aviation took backseat morning So its great everything falls place can look back resounding success saying goes thats history al ready planning 1991 next month 124 Model Aviation SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Recent issues two model publications have included incorrect information respect AMA insurance RC frequency matters September 1990 issue Model Airplane News contained letter editor AMA member cluded within letter comment concerning AMA insurance stated AMA pays crash AMA sanctioned field youre member AMA sanctioned club THIS STATMENT IS NOT CORRECT Academy does qualify sanction flying sites Further have member AMA char tered sanctioned club insured As long AMA member flies according AMA Safety Code sured whether regular flying site member club Academy does however encourage members belong chartered club fly established flying sites Other issues contained letter addressed communication editor Model Airplane News Academy detailed appropriate actions taken Academy September 1990 issue Scale RC Modeler contained editorial comment stated Are aware fact series inexpensive radios manufactured certain producer RC equipment largest couldnt pass inspection maker petitioned FCC waiver whatever FCC grants com pany now using its own quality guidelines transmitters receivers way much less strin gent required AMA AMA looking other way because doesnt want lose companys considerable advertising magazine else would Ask elected representatives about Academy through its attorneys has contacted FCC regarding statement concerning waiver Part attorneys response reads FCCs staff Office Engineering Technology QET has emphatically informed us FCC does waive type acceptance requirements radio service especially instances equip ment cannot meet FCCs technical standards marketed sold within United States regard Part 95 type acceptance rules OET stated have never waived type acceptance rules have no recent requests waiver Concerning matter AMA looking other way please note equipment contained listing provided AMA News section month has documentation file AMA independent testing labo ratory attesting fact such equipment meets better published AMA guidelines should noted present FCC requirements transmitter type acceptance less stringent recommended AMA guidelines Currently FCC final stages rule making respect proposals submitted Academy individual Glenn Whidden approved rules created process will require manufacturers meet requirements currently meeting voluntarily Should have questions regarding issues please direct proper individuals AMA HO Carl Maroney insurance matters Bob Underwood RC frequency matters PR Permanent building kitchen control tower etc General view government-sponsored fly-at Austrian field whole site 18 well kept ing field Enzesfeld Austria Note club andand houses trout stream behind Austrian banners tip paved runwaybuilding Once year club has fish fry can just seen Sailplane also visible topfor members Stream stocked mainleft centertamed club members Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Campaign Executive Bob Brown Bradford PA Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler Allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District Ill leading way toward developing positive political public awareness current involvement Academy Pennsylvania State Parks primary example effort Elect continue efforts significant program should directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable put program type interests both competition sport flying Whether international competi tor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands model ing interests everyone disci pline Please elect Bob Brown Peter Waters Northville MI completes six years two terms District VP am pleased see way AMA Dis trict 7 have benefited ideas ef forts during time further term would allow con tinue developing services AMA members clubs increase visi bility AMA local areas can done either through AVP program ex panded district associations such ing developed Grand Rapids fall now have District Patch ing copied other districts experi mental office PR Insurance Coordi nator bringing AMA HQ closer clubs wish extend idea means having AMA HQ have also introduced experi ment contest coordination AMA HQ shall watch very closely next year National Model Sport Aviation Center now going real Mun Damian M Rhodes Portland OR happy representation service current VP read no further believe should something better am man District VP should promote programs encourage newcomers facilitate com munication between AMA HQ mem bership enhance dialogue between clubs district represent modeler Although new modeling have active participant serving secretary two clubs five years am also Con test Director background aviation constructing DC-9 series 80 cur rently own own masonry business may lack experience can offer en thusiasm open mind willingness serve believe together can revi talize modeling Pacific Northwest need vote Thank Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote cie chairman Development Committee hope continue overseeing hardware becomes installed now own land site development plans works procurement cycle has very time-consuming next phase will permit attend district matters look forward being area often AMA run large number volun teers time allocate AMA bus iness limited changing priorities business model aviation al lows flexibility cover needs district sends out amongst membership flying watching background ranges Indoor filmies Giant RC see intriguing skills aspects obsessionI wear RC blinkers am certain elected further term vice president will continue benefit AMA Dis trict 7 Ed McCollough Portland OR has plea sure serve members District Xl representative Executive Council last several years changes have taken place Dis trict Academy since first elected grow number ac tivity year fact District Xl leader relative numbers members involved modeling activity changes way AMA district continue grow prosper positive aspects po sition during years have chance meet know gether have talked about things have solved problems Thats works best since communication leads solution As example problem often discussed lack West Coast Nats After lot talk some real communication combined hard work District Xl members held very first Northwest Nats experience learned what can accomplish work together can will showcase other programs same success did Nats As VP will continue look after promote interests District Xl members AMA matters just have past what Ive done far liking ask vote Statement Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH name Dave Brown am candidate reelection Executive Vice President AMA lieve performance over last three years position worthy vote EVP officer responsible business financial affairs organ ization have knowledge experience handle job enjoy doing As decision business must weigh pros cons act accordingly case have certain assetsand yes few liabilities asset side have time ability job understand finance accounting business know make best use knowledge AMAs benefit get along well both other members Executive Council staff AMA President Don Lowe make particularly good team negative side tend talk too much tend blunt tend get involved too things tend write informa tive dull column magazine have served AMA Executive Coun cil 11 years would appreciate re electing another three-year term lieve past performance job described bylaws warrants reelection RCHTA Chicago Model Hobby Show During sixth annual Chicago Model Hobby Show held October 18-21 OHare Expo Center Rosemont IL attend ees will notice number items new exhibition exciting additions re sult joint effort between Academy Model Aeronautics AMA shows sponsor Radio Control Hobby Trade As sociation RCHTA static model display featuring some finest model airplanes Chicago area has added shows floor plan AMA con tacted local sanctioned clubs obtain mod els exhibit will show modelers nonmodelers alike skills crafts manship involved model airplane building Also area will Helicopter flying cage spectators can witness thrill challenge Radio Control Helicopter flying Sunday October 21 series Delta Dart building seminars will held anyone terested constructing stick-and-tissue rubber-powered model Building sessions will run 10am 1130 am 1 pm 230 pm Conference Center can accessed through show floor Academy worked closely RCHTA developing program intended introduce model aviation show attendees especially children Participation seminars including Delta Dart kits supplies will free charge Over 450 manufacturers will exhibiting demonstrating newest products show billed worlds largest model hobby show Public show hours 59pm Friday October 19 10am 6 pm Saturday October 20 10am 5 pm Sunday October 21 Admission $6 adults $3 children ages six 12 free children under 5 AMA booth will located static model display area Headquarters personnel will hand meet public answer questions concerning model avi ation national association November 1990 125 Vice PresidentDistrict 3 Vice PresidentDistrict 7 Vice PresidentDistrict 11 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr c4 , rdgr 17K32 CrArV7-5-7OAt eu7DE 0 %7A r onals Sound measurements taken during first round RC Scale years Nationals requested CD information purposes Scale rules state effective muffler will used dont give definition term end result has relatively little effort run quiet engines Scale As group Scale fliers havent really done much way looking propeller selection either Cur rent procedures create some very loud aircraft some RC Scale aircraft Nats registered quite low sound levels majority upper end regis ter loudest recorded 107 dBA nine feet Several appeared louder air ground although means accurate checking would have considered opinion measured sound levels course conjecture Im proposing next year contestant required fill out form listing model name engine used muffler propeller brand configuration other per tinent data Any sound readings taken could related sheets intent would categories Pennsylvania demo demonstration held benefit Pennsylvania officials part ongoing process develop some sort agreement flying sites within state park system questions concerns what noise standards should used demonstration impressed officials could result implementation lower sound level standard park system what some members might desire high est recorded sound level among aircraft flown demonstration 91 dBA measured over grass particular aircraft Pattern plane officials im pressed apparent quietness air craft especially struck differ ence earlier experiences AMA members Pennsylvania awaiting outcome entire process Mufflers Last month made mention work done San Diego promised show some homemade muffler modifica tions have proven effective Three con cepts shown month Other proposals will appear later date Thanks go Wil bur Hubbard Jim Wilson others San Diego County Association Model Clubs input Figure 1 depicts simpler modifica tions can performed could use ful muffler doesnt separate has center exhaust exit such type installed K&B 40 As shown drawing change consists tube has cap welded silver soldered front end al lowing bolt front muffler shell drawing specifies steel wool used tube exit Another alternative would copper scrub pad Stainless steel wool available might work better would less likely corrode stands up wear much better modification can made number mufflers Shown Figure 2 modification twopiece mufflers such Royal 40 45 arrows show exhaust gas flow N Woab oWrL SPACC /~tjr Loos-h-y PeA i7Jif IC 00 L o 6LJX 4e6- e4'779 ~ CE g i 4uAy pRo.q z CO A~ 7jfr~0 4IVf d7L 2,,A-2 J 0 0 000 0 AIJ# ____________ a o 9 11 1 SF~-e 70 ejA~ E4W SM U F - G4 czizz AMN4#sr 72/ da AAd Wy mr#~Err AA TOcFg* r W O NLdk~1G z/cFZI 2 C 11W 11 I. 1 jCJS d4CA 5OJ sure can shown other drawings must completely empty fully discharged Pressure cans havent depressurized can dangerous Examples cans can use Ronson butane Chlor oseptic Maalox Whip others Also note relatively small cans afterportion stock muffler used may laid aside interior can muffler shell can lined hightemperature silicone further sound sup pression middle chamber can loosely packed either steel copper wool sure seal joints high-temperature sil icone Use screws shown vibration doesnt cause separation assembly Figure 3 shows variation use pres 7-7 VI A00V4S d- 4 4J 7JwN Sara y sure cans mufflers dont separate Using larger can makes possible apply muffler intended 60-size engine shown would 40 engine afterchamber outside stock muffler can loosely packed steel wool inte rior surfaces can coated hightemperature silicone Jim Wilson has found further reduces exhaust sound levels can sizes used package various cosmetic products %-in tube used larger engine muffler optimum num ber sizes holes 22 Y16-in holes 12 7/a-in holes arrowed line shows ex haust gas flow sure seal joints modification high-temperature silicone probably uses up allotted space month follow later date 126 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified 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 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module 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 RF Module 93782 Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4F CirrusExcell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P CirrusExcell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F CirrusExcell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P FutabaConquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP FutabaConquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaConquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7U1-IF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaAttack FP-4NBLAM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FutabaFP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Hitec USAMaster 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USAMaster 7 &7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER 627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7Airplane-NEr-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEU-J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA SynopsisExecutive Council July 23 1990 July Executive Council meeting took place Muncie IN following tendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Meeting Bayside NY VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters North ville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Ca VP-X Reg gie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice Pres ident Ev Langworthy Also attendance Vince Mankowski Ex ecutive Director John Worth Executive Director Emeritus Present Academys executive staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Carl Maroney Special Services Direc tor Bob Vojslavek Operations Director Ge offrey Styles Marketing Director Guests included Lillian Worth Harry Mur Continued page 131 November 1990 127 early August busy summer fast waning Im trying catch up Nationals held Lawrenceville IL Vincennes IN turned out great over 1200 entries including Free Flight Indoor Outdoor So add count two categories Outdoor held later should have biggest Nats ever Entries reached record numbers Heli copter Pylon categories very large other events fine turnout tells us few things Nats located Midwest coupled good facilities model ers will come best Nats entry prior 1990 Dayton OH 1976 over 1600 contestants must commend citizens Law rencevilleNincennes area great hos pitality Everywhere went pleas antly received Press coverage outstand ing daily articles front page local newspapers new Nats manager Chip Smith did fine job first Nats classic example trial fire heard compliments wellorganized well-run contest heard sev eral people say best Nats ever primary site auxiliary sites generally very good certainly Pattern Racing Soaring Helicopter groups should have no complaints Con trol Line sites little rough Ive heard promises improvements de cide go back another Nats Following Nats held Council meeting Muncie IN prioritized site choices next year Westover AFB Chicopee MA first choice available will return Lawrenceville facilities Westover considered premier site good entry previously Next year plan assign 50 RC fre quencies will possible hold simul taneous RC events site 1991 Industry has promised availability 50 airplane frequencies 1991 review very long list narrowband equipment certified meet 1991 stan dards printed Model Aviation evi dent suitable equipment available new systems available manufacturers offering equipment update programs low cost making pos sible fly wideband restrictions nominal investment seems right way assure maximum protection paging systems restricting day flying little possible Narrow band should norm real ize change traumatic some thats way life Without innovation change would still flying superre generative equipment time 27255 465 MHz still operate hobby would long dead really think would happy still drove Model T Ford its attendant reliability comfort performance restrictions Would want cross Atlantic Ford Trimotor DC3 dont think Time marches change comesand hope progress commend AMA Frequency Commit tee its contribution over years Its work directly influences just AMA mem bers RC modeler country well other countries Yes US frequencies also used other countries committee often busy protecting interests FCC may realize no status quo frequency assignments constant pressure other interests use frequencies will never end increasing use personal com munications remote control kinds devices jams RF spectrum So demand growing share what al ready available well crowd fre quency assignments spectrum Thus pressure narrower band opera tion Please understand current ap proach frequency assignment what desired simply could get committee enlisted volun tary help industry see would work guess what does now volved FCC final act tighten ing radiation specs assure legal con trol transmitters narrow-band opera tion People tell frequency busi ness complex hard understand Yes gets deeply involved technical rationale dont fret about Frequency Committee pro tecting interests have some pretty knowledgeable people donating time matter part update equipment 91 specs qualified source primarily manufacturer buy guideline equipment RC modeler country should AMA member because greatly benefit work frequencies insur ance coverage magazine Model Avia tion competitions fly-ins flying site support other services available AMA membership best bargain around want services just convince flying buddy join cause what get directly proportional resources haveits simple modeler should become AMA member Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 August 21 1990 Its hard believe has month since wrote last col umn Since last column yours truly has quite busy lot things Nats followed Council meeting Oshkosh back real job meantime have gotten replace ment C-172 destroyed tornado have spent spare time stripping usable stuff out wreckage Whew lot parts simple full-scale airplane hope C-182 good airplane C-172 Next week Im off Wash ington quarterly visit Ac counting Department NAA meet ing Enough travelogue Whats new AMA ask Well getting some heat decision eliminate credit given join AMA middle year problem credit vouchers theyre really accounting liability such require careful han dling example member joins mid year paying $40 give him $20 credit voucher assign $40 come fiscal year defer $20 next year record come year record offset ting liability $20 What individ ual doesnt renew next year ac count complicated what does renew doesnt use credit voucher Does voucher remain outstanding liability does get wiped out credited unearned come list questions could go on think get drift prob lem past AMA HQ didnt keep track credit vouchers sued impossible assess po tential liability Further use vouchers wasnt restricted renewal purposes people using buy Supply Service items Think about af fects accounting system Okay okay understand need something join middle year please dont ask us return credit voucher system have suggested go fullyear membership membership expiring anniversary its purchase sounds okayuntil think about would make life easier HQ spread ing out renewal load over year would also make insurance handling unwieldy site-owner chartered club insurance programs tied individual program fact theyre under policy Can imagine being club secretary continually trying ensure everyone flies club field current member member simply gets renew has accident 128 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ot ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 both club insurance site owners insurance void think site owners would take risk wouldnt efficient way handle midyear memberships simply drop new membership rate appropri ate amounts year progresses may necessary limit drops say $30 after April 30 $20 after July 30 $10 after October 30 least would eliminate voucher problem system has its serious problems however Right now have membership categories would make head swim addition age categories like Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen have Boosters Patrons etc get publications question Lets see No-publications option some news letter-only others magazine taken family mem ber category. aaaargh Such seemingly simple solution does have become complicated developed prorated dues system categories application card would rival Tower catalogue sheer size did some categories others could cost senior citizen fam ily member join certain times year does normal adult short guys gals working problem takes time lot thought work out details Theres no such thing system thats simpe yet allQws nice little breaks spe cial cases simple system would volve charging single price mem bers no special rates Juniors Sen iors Senior Citizens family members etc dont think will fly Last month spent quite bit time nuts bolts FAI programs month get mention gravy Ear lier year Indoor team whipped rest world overwhelming fash ion Jim Richmond became World Champion unbelievable sixth time have success report As pre dicted after serving jury team trials RC Electric team did real well get ting both silver team medal silver dividual medal Jason Perrin CL Speed US team got bronze medal Carl Dodge became new World Champion CL Aerobatics thats Stunt us team got silver Paul Walker brought home bronze Congrat ulations guys its nice see yall well Ill end up month few thoughtprovoking questions think about Does AMA spend too much time promoting itself enough time promoting mod el aviation Would support efforts promote model aviation Till next month ALABAMA Kraft Southeast 118 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 ARIZONA Lance HaIle 115 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 RC Service 102 Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N 10th St Phoenix AZ 85029 Beemer RC West Dist 05 17252 E Falcon Drive 3 Fountains Hills AZ 85268 CALIFORNIA Custom Electronics 09 PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 Authorized Radio Control Service 128 327 S Stage Coach Ln Fallbrook CA 92028 Airtronics Inc 03 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 Futaba Corp America 10 4 Studebaker Irving CA 92718 GSP Products 23 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 S & D RC Service 122 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 Cannon Electronics Inc 06 2828 Cochran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 FLORIDA Charles D Ehinger 116 1910 Virginia Ave 1403B Ft Myers FL 33901 Wollitz RC 111 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 Southern Radio Control 126 2378 Lind wood Ave Naples FL 33962 Radio South 22 43 W Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 E L Litchfield 130 4307 Woodside Manor Tampa FL 33624 ILLINOIS Hobby Dynamics 07 PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico 19 PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MASSACHUSEllS John Hill RC Squadron Inc 119 PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MARYLAND TSA 110 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MICHIGAN D&j Electronics 105 900 Lucy Rd Howell Ml 48843 Kraft Midwest 21 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MISSOURI Ace RC Inc 02116 W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NEW JERSEY RjL Control Systems 121 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 Francis S Key 107 1072 Irick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 Polks/Aristo-Craft 17 346 Bergen Ave Jer sey City NJ 07304 Ocean County RC Service 108 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NEW YORK Lons RC Service 1092062 Rabbit Ln Phoe nix NY 13135 OHIO World Engines 20 8960 Rossash Ave Cin cinnati OH 45236 Aero Models 106 Route 5 7021 Chippewa Rd Medina OH 44256 Seville RC Hobbies 1049818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 Rons RC Service 113 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OREGON Artex Aircraft Supply 103 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PENNSYLVANIA John 1-lickey 114 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TENNESSEE Rivergate Hobby Center Inc 101 700-A Two-Mile Pkwy Goodlettsville TN 37072 TEXAS Tim Ahrens 127 Rt 6 Box 54J Austin TX 78737 Joe DuMond 125 1830 Chevy Chase Car rollton TX 75006 Steve Whisenhunt 117 9025 Oels St Ft Worth TX 76108 Als Hobby 123 10733 Gulf Freeway Hous ton TX 77034 Bill Slaton 129 1005 Phillips Drive Dumas TX 79029 VIRGINIA AMA 01 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Special events trade shows WASHINGTON Anything RC 112 W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WISCONSIN Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 124 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 November 1990 129 Safe Flying No Accident Transmitter Sticker Stations Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders Model Aviation Plans arrive after December 1 1990 will delivered until after Christmas Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 hot item recent Executive Council meeting general review AMA costs including FAI team expenditures col umn month begins some informa tion July 23rd meeting giving latest information Executive Council decided cut funding AMA-paid travel AMA-paid lodging AMA-paid entry fees FAI teams World Championships ever Executive Council decided cut funds shipping model boxes fuel will no longer AMA-financed FAI team uniforms AMA team uni forms appropriate winter use Most World Championships have held during weather ranging hot temperate Concerning fuel shipments oc casions free donated fuels have cost Academy thousands dollars ship overseas previously policy pick ing up bulk shipment costs model boxes however too problem some team members made con certed effort use conservatively designed model boxes other occasions members same team asked AMA pick up tab shipping piano- refrigerator-sized boxes can satisfied AMA hasnt reduced its direct support championship teams has made con certed effort reduce some peri pherals have added significantly cost FAI program New renewal procedures AMA members will shortly receive 1991 bill dues Please notice signature now re quired renewal forms new applica tions AMA membership AMA Safety Code will printed AMA applica tions renewal forms members being asked sign code requirement Simply because violation Safety Code will result no insurance coverage damage caused So imperative AMA members read fully comply AMA Safety Code AMA members earned mem berships ie Contest Directors national district officers etc will once again sent bill marked Free requiring no sub mission dues money However members also must sign bill indicate have read aware AMA Safety Code before AMA mem bership cards will sent Juniors underage Senior members must have parent guardian sign AMA Safety Code addition doing themselves AMA members used 800 tele phone number credit card renewals will receive bill dues marked Prepaid too must sign send AMA Headquarters Safety Code acknowledg ment Admittedly new procedure can cause some degree confusion prob lems However number nature recent claims has forced AMA take step effort gain some measure control over situation Another change AMAs insurance 1991 raises medical coverage $7500 $100000 AMA members increase medical coverage along elimina tion AMA member-to-member familymember-to-member liability insurance ac complishes two things provides higher limit medical coverage injury result ing accidents AMA members also eliminating AMAs exposure painand-suffering lost-wage claims both tween family members between AMA members Muncie news As reported last month Academy now owns property Indiana purpose developing building world-class model flying site museum will soon meeting Muncie tended Property Development Com mittee invited members various AMA Special Interest Groups address site needs potential development Its fully expected construction will begin early 1991 complete 1992 Begin ning 1993 site will further devel oped accommodate necessary facil ities host National Model Airplane Championships types model fly ing its difficult give exact date site will open available flying circumstances suggest possible deadline would carry enormous excite ment Academy has tentatively offered host 1992 Scale World Championships would fantastic include Radio Con trol Control Line World Champion ships Scale models centerpiece week-long grand opening first-ever national flying site Using target midAugust 1992 its possible have site de veloped first-class order conceiv ably significant event aeromod eling history Perhaps would include week-long rally fun fly event complete air show team involvement manu facturers displays climaxed best Scale models around globe World Championships competition budget AMAs midyear financial report has just assembled some de gree pride can reported 50% point year 49% pro jected income 47% projected ex pense Thats pretty fair shootin anyones book jim Buchanan Award Dan Blankenbaker presented Jim Buchanan Award 1990 National Model Airplane Champi onships appropriate some comment made has said powerful force world cohesive set liefs religious organizations perhaps disciplined effective earth Perhaps also explains asso ciations like Academy able effective strength AMA lies its volunteers Jim Buchanan attended first Nats Lincoln NE time competed second Virginia known people wasnt judge event director people seem get pictures lot magazines get lot attention worker Jim always whenever some thing needed done genuinely excited aeromodeling broth ers fascinated see meet peo ple read heard much about twinkle hazel-blue eyes perpetual smile shining out hind lightly grayed beard kind guy could walk up group engaged hot discussion argument calm mere presence message seemed radiate Jim hobby love supposed have fun touched met him way shall never forget Dan presented Jim Buchanan Award because typified spirit larger sense mere existence award reminder us view mod eling hobby having fun cause everyone contributes participates can collectively great things proof lies national rallies National Model Airplane Championships museum have built building vast number pro grams institutions World Champi onship teams frequency committees weve created presently involved developing thousand-acre dream fly ing facilitya project inconceiv able just few short years ago Congratulations Academy youre alive doing well 130 Model Aviation Soviet sportsmen Alexander Gievskiy first place winner FAI Speed years Nats Tsergai lvanov Vitally Blohin Al exander lvashkln display gift AMA Museum understand Preci sion Scale model Russian E-5 beauti fully built Nikolly Polikarpoy fourtime Soviet Nationals winner Compatriot Svctlana Filippova pictured took third place FAI Combat Maria Bustamante customer service repre sentative Membership Department re ceives commendation Executive Di rector Vince Mankowaki Maria recently re ceived Associate Applied Science de gree office administration manage ment Northern Virginia college Connecticut 0 Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbury MA 02331 817 934-8248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Lundry 80 Main St Essex Jet VT 05452 Frederic J Olsen RR 3 Box 140-35 Newport ME 04953 Robert P Sawyer Jr HCR 80 Son 97 Goldsboro ME 04807 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Model Aviation Day third District Model Aviation Day being planned No vember 4 1990 Quinebaug Commu nity College Danielson CT Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event Last year two mailings sent club members didnt get word person felt mailer should sent AMA member shouldnt necessary isnt money time excellent facility allowing space displays well plenty room seminars have outstanding aircraft bring dis play See ad below information Executive Council meeting Council meeting held Muncie IN July 23 1990 Normally meeting held Nats site however year held Muncie Council members could see new site Yes AMA now owns about 950 acres area about one half miles discussion items about building would serve museum offices will first things done site think committee respon sible obtaining site did its work very well appears good property good location Some members have expressed concern about location property felt should have located so-called Sun Belt year-round flying sev eral answers reason felt should go Muncie community support should go place welcome no other property offered would suitable needs have amount support Contest sanctions will appear first part October probably good idea start thinking about clubs con test activities next year get sanc tions early area have fairly short flying season As result some week ends quite heavy activity know some events year re scheduled usually means lose out magazine listing Also remem ber starting 1991 radios used sanctioned events will have have gold sticker plan accordingly Modeler model month Three pic tures month doesnt whole job Harry Newman scratch-built 1A-scale Super Cub powered SuperTigre 61 floats Gold berg total weight 105 lb pictures taken Sebago Lake spring airplane flew very well Note past tense last flight wing failure airplane made unscheduled land ing understand repairable hope will flying again soon Harry liv ing past dont know place can get airplane ride $5 phy MA columnist Anthony Italiano NFFS President John Hunton architect Dis trict IV Gary Bussell AVP District VI regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order AMA President chaired meeting Approval Minutes approved unan imously accept minutes April 21st Executive Council meeting Executive Vice Presidents Report Execu tive Vice President distributed copy audit report year ending December 31 1989 suggested member Council read leisure EVP com mented pro forma statements pro jected three years expenses factored new circumstance buying devel oping Muncie property indicated operating loss 1991 due Mun cie land purchase/development un expected typical result such large undertaking further noted 1992 will again have operating surplus EVP rec ommended AMA Safety Committee review issue liability risk exposure sanctioned events follow AMA rule book consideration given rules policies address issue Executive Directors Report Executive Directors report included changes han dling some internal processes report cluded information about pilot program 1991 renewals 800 telephone line open during July August September 1990 additionally noted AMA has $10 minimum purchases via credit cards Henceforth recommendations awarding AMA Scholarships will presented Ex ecutive Council earlier year time Executive Councils Nats meeting scholarships can awarded before school year commences CompuServe computer communica tions system has available AVPs trial basis deemed acceptable some therefore moved accepted Council continue offering Com puServe service associate vice presidents Executive Director Emeritus Report Exec utive Director Emeritus has completed draft FAI document updating AMA history since 1967 Additionally Executive Director Emeritus reported engaged continuation personality profile videos working information placards accompany display models museum consensus Council members viewed completed personality profile videos have historical appli cation will popular distribution Executive Director Emeritus reported will present proposition contin ued service Executive Councils review Finance Committee Finance Committee chairman reported its next meeting committee will concern itself fine-tuning 1991 budget using previously distributed pro forma documents guide Nats Steering Committee chairman noted firm data Nats expenses/income arent available early time empirical formation indicates close match pre vious projections Special Interest Groups Special Interest Group seeking advice concerning employment contract managing editor its publication will provided legal opinion Council Property Acquisition Development Com mittee PADCOM chairman advised next step will joint meeting committee representatives Special Interest Groups parties will involved discussion long-range use devel opment flying site Council given opportunity seeing recently pur chased property firsthand Following presentation preliminary sketches plans committee chairman ar chitect Reston AMA HQ building Council discussed propertys potential Frequency Technical Director reported current inventory status AMA mon itors analyzers also noted FCC released Notice Proposed Rule Making concerning manufacture narrow-band transmitters attor ney preparing letter will file FCC behalf further reported AMA will no longer check transmitters trade shows sticker stations now business will taking over task Sound Committee Among issues discussed question liability risk authors include product information articles model airplane sound agreed legal opinion will obtained sub ject Insurance During Insurance Safety Committee report chairman recom mended behalf committee fol lowing proposed changes changes Continued page 134 November 1990 131 EC SynopsisCont pg 127 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 Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonjers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresok 9 Wiltow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockyort NY 14094 Ray Juxctkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Adam SaBler 41 Perry Ave Lathars NY 12110 Lon Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FroehiloS Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts sit ref lec tive mood Indianapolis International Airport awaiting nonstop aircraft during day headed LGA home have just concluded third consecutive Executive Council meeting 1990 wish could have shared experience us did Tony Italiano president National Free Flight Society formally registered Spe cial Interest Group AMA As official hence reliable account proceedings shall provided elsewhere magazine shall move right along hardly mystery nor assume AMA anxious create aeromodeling center may justly proud have greatly out grown present headquarters Reston VA working space standpoint burgeoning belief deserve prestigious base operations also centrally located continen tal United States Existing plans basic location area Muncie IN give prom ise fulfilling both fundamental requirements same time providing very extensive flying areas arrived Muncie day before EC meeting order get overall look real estate involved After three trips around countryside architect/AMA member John Hunton am opinion shall satisfied ultimate con clusion worthy project Silent Electric Fliers Long Island Since last report concerning newly formed entity have received letter its organizer Mr J Lewis Putt Jr letter heaps praise upon other Long Island club Suffolk Wings MAC AMA 472 Ridge NY permitting Electric group use its field Rocky Point LI its very first contest Mr Putt reports fol lows spite morning rain showers 15 mem bers showed up 20 electric-powered RC planes Suffolk Wings generous hosts made sure SEFLI members felt wel come Everyone chance fly times made first event great suc cess types Electric planes repre sented Gas power fliers witnessed event amazed what Eledrics can would appreciate very much could find some space monthly column thank Suffolk Wings generosity toward club loan field event field pay use refused accept reim bursement us sort sportsmanship should publicly rewarded ModelAviation 132 Model Aviation Ive included group picture taken tween raindrops Thank again support interest Electric flying Halls Fame developments recently received letter good friend Joe Beshar forming July 3 just past Westover Field Chicopee MA inducted Hall Fame Society Antique Modelers SAM favors us follow ing picture SAM President Jim Adams oresentine him valued citation No sooner completed foregoing ac count current District 2 report received Reston HQ listing AMA members have se lected Council Past AMA Presidents years group inductees AMA Hall Fame wit Joe Beshar Paul Boyer James Cahill Carl Fries Milton Hueguelet extend heartiest congratulations Long Island Silent Flyers AMA 1276 live within moderate traveling distance Long land have desire join excellent model Soaring club suggest contact above entity through its president Mr Bob Teseo 1-718/4632986 Paul Bell 1516/981-1227 club has over 70 members may able fit would well worth try hope make Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA have recently learned plans call holding 15th annual Syracuse Sym posium Saturday January26 1991 Art Home Center New York State fair grounds information reaches us through thoughtfulness courtesy newly elected secretary CNYMAA Mr Richard 1 Dick Snyder PO Box 72 N Main St Man nsville NY tel 1315/465-4113 congrat ulate Dick fellow officers Tim Pease president Glenn Cady VP Lon Sauter treasurer anticipate pleasure join ing 15th Syracuse Symposium 1/26/91 Everett W Langworthy AMA Executive Coun cil member representing National Aeronau tic Association NAA have just received news release National Aeronautic As sociation NAA announcing Mr Langworthy three other deserving gentlemen have selected receive coveted Elder Statesman Aviation Award NM Said award established 1954 honor out standing Americans efforts over period years have made contributions significant value aeronautics have reflected credit upon America themselves Nominations solicited over 200 ganizations aviation leaders United States selection made distin guished committee 30 aviation leaders segments aviation community According text NM news re lease basis Mr Langworthys selection leadership Executive Vice Pres ident NM both United States internationally Federation Aeronautique Internationale also described NM release pilot over 12000 hours types military civilian aircraft promoted nurtured helped coordinate sport aviation United States Having served Ev AMA Executive Coun cil number years have developed great respect gentleman has earned collective appreciation val ued participation aeromodeling ac tivities Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc AMA 925 club widely recognized highly regarded especially New York Pennsylvania neighboring parts Ca nada timehonored outstanding multiinterest aeromodeling organization group based Buffalo-Cheektowaga NY area past 35 years has promoted model aviation its phases locally abroad thus earning highest respect general public well government officials agencies club excels good public exposure AMA through flying shows regular mall dis plays various major competitions involv ing model aircraft various types sizes attracting spectators far wide group advocates promotes practices safety both air ground group has set excellent example secure maintain flying field its mem bers live harmony neighboring community Upon foregoing facts AMA granted petition club presented prestigious Award Excellence arranged have AVP Buffalo area physically present award club officers shown following photograph left right Stan Duszczak VP Phil Grzes kowiak president holding plaque John Grigg AVP George Manos treasurer Bruce Knox secretarv Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc AMA 424 Dick Sarpolus editor above clubs ex cellent Newsletter thats its name Newsletter has written piece July 1990 issue same consider important enough bring attention regardless RC frequency upon operate am 534 MHz among other non-ham-band fre quencies compliment Dick upon thought-provoking contribution flying safety article dwells part upon sub ject six-meter frequency flags Most members dont care about sixmeter frequencies because few use field Ive ham license years have flying six meters years Im particularly interested han dle frequencies Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 Went Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dab Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe addrean EMAIL 7378712 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1214 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25084 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15872 Jay Meaiy 208 Witrser St Cieartieid PA 18830 Joveph S Vialay 1381 Creobrook Dr Macmae OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15813 Greendaie Ave Mapie HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Haiiowell Ct Bennalem PA 19020 Mark WiinOn 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 15704 Phone 717 287-8970 Monday August 6 very positive dem onstration produced Pennsylvania State Parks Commission West Shore Fly ing Society hosted event its fine field northern Harrisburg parks director Mr William Forrey along several staff witnessed demo appeared enlightened efforts AMA personnel assisting included District IV Vice President Howard Crispin discussed sound demonstrated simple methods its measurement Geoff Styles introduced program AMA video Partnerships Carl Maroney explained AMA insurance program Doug Pratt pilots flew demonstration Several pilots West Shore Club surrounding area per formed flawless flying routines wish thank devoted day demonstration efforts commendable An interesting sidelight demo ex hibited Doug Pratt Harrisburg area Channel 12 has interference generated nearby paging system Doug initially flew 1991 gold radio awideband receiver very obvious pager causing some glitches system Doug changed 1991 narrow-band receiver flew rest day problems clearcut example 1991 equip ment does work better using could save valuable models 1990 Nats very well attended members District Ill Although list too long individually name District Ill winners offer congratulations com petition fierce provided enjoyment also great make new acquaintan ces renew previous experiences clubs Lancaster County R/C Club three members attend Nats three brought home trophies Thats called batting thousand club members Sid Hurst George Fetter Bill Kametz Congratulations Immediately following Nats Coun cil moved Muncie IN view new prop erty purchased national flying site development potential site mindboggling AMA members should able enjoy hobby no matter what discipline pursues have over thousand acres open construction Preliminary de signs being developed have some interesting ideas incorporate please advise soon possible question will have first contest still un decided opinion first contest could 1992 first Nats 1994 depends budgetary factors member ship support next few years mem bers Academy will have site can enjoy very proud Discussion pertaining FAI program highlights Muncie Coun cil meeting Although FAI budget cut some extent program should hindered great deal FAI program vi tal necessity modelers over world Without superior type competition refinements enjoyed individual sport modeler would exist International friend ship necessity within turmoil todays world FAI catalyst friendship Nats fortunate make acquaintance Gerald Price Cen tral Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Gerald warded some pictures clubs sec ond float-fly held Jim Dodds private pond Below Troy Groehl holds Gerald Prices orig inal design Ultra excellent fun fly de sign also great water Another Geralds pictures Troys wife Cheryl Groehl hubbys model Cheryl Groehl shows off Trays handiwork Dave Deitz Beltzville Flying Machine Society also sent some pictures annual float-fly Thirty-nine pilots flew total 163 times very enjoyable weekend Special thanks go out Mauch Chunk Lake Park Director Dennis Demara Fish Com mission Director Wayne Alfono sup port permission utilize beautiful site year Below Simon Corson stands among some great planes flown Simon Carson BFMS float-fly Ed Zemaitis West Shore Flying Soci ety Harrisburg brought 10-ft model Martin Marina PBM Frequent-C-Flyers central Pennsyl vania encourage newcomers allowing total use airways evening week Jack Woodford snapped picture Vandewater family Pete son Mott during Beginners Night am extending personal invitation attend 1991 AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Field Dayton OH June 891991 fun-filled weekend will held Air Force Museum includes forms modeling Plan now attend November 1990 133 model conscientious modelers have met district Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area R/C Society Dick great orRanizer does quite well mike Gerald Prices Ultra floatplane Dick Sheppard Mansilela area R/C SocIety Vandewater family flying Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Riok Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harriaonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scolty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 18809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paai Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevills NC 28301 Phone Evening 1919 488-5986 Summer passing very quickly dont know whether theres activity concerned what situation actu ally time sure getting away year journey out Nation als Executive Council meeting bit longer usual rained except 50 miles drive out trip back better regard Nationals went off quite well turnout very good part yet unexplained rather large number no-shows especially RC Pattern arrived event would beyond doubt have best tended Free Flight will follow October same site site next year has determined date Lawrence ville has asked return engagement possibility Several other sites mentioned nothing positive now Executive Council meeting held Muncie IN following Nationals provided first opportunity Council see land just pur chased make acquaintance local business community has impressed site preliminary long-term plan develop ment actual work will take consider able length time likely some events could held late 1991 1992 Nationals very proba bly 1994 no point doing things panic having redo thing later date Careful planning development will ensure very beautiful center aeromodeling fair amount preliminary work site preparation done An access road will need put considerable amount grading seeding neces sary drainage has provided certain areas couple pits hog ma nure have removed Planting trees around perimeter will also early operation will fast-growing va riety rather large building will put up early development will serve utility structure contain offices maintenance facilities forth future will serve greater number func tions Everything should follow prescribed path no wasted effort funds Spe cial Interest Groups will consulted input finished project will surely take seven 10 years till fruition Id like publicly express appreciation community provided reception information Executive Council ensures excellent rapport will exist between area Academy cidentally latest map area has AMA site marked Retired Aeromodeling doubt best activities someone re tired considering entering stage life large number people out started modeling early point life School family work often took away activity years Now faced complete change life can return enjoy sport Modeling offers finer home activities challenge building people have reserved skills early years outdoor activity comes later relearns fly Bill German Cape St Clair Annapolis MD example Bill first built models back 1920s recently got back aeromodeling ARF Aristocraft powered K&B 20 engine After period trial error Bill has learned fly Ra dio Control aircraft bug having bitten anew Bill has progressed bigger goals himself has now completed yet flown PICA Waco YMF biplane very first building project 47 years Bill spent over year project en joyed bit time accompany ing photo Bill Waco Inciden tally Bill 73 years young soarIng soaring major activity through out District IV number clubs dedi cated entirely category clubs concentrate Power modeling have fair number individuals Soar ing clubs really sport conduct organized activities practically month year Baltimore Area Soaring Society Silent Knights Soaring Society Delaware Capital Area Soaring Association wide area membership including District Columbia High Country Soaring Club Ashe ville NC area Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts Tidewater Model Soaring Society Norfolk area Rich mond Radio Control Soaring Society other groups dedicated Soaring out would like know can add list times get calls individuals mov ing area would like know specific-category club located no problem clubs pro vide newsletter am sometimes aware other active groups next photo shows some interna tional atmosphere thats present Soaring meets taken Tidewater Model Soaring Society meet Bill Saun ders farm Cuckoo VA photo courtesy Herk Stokely Left right photo Herk Stokely USA known monthly column Flying Models publisher Soartech series active flier involved other Soaring activi ties Cohn Britcher England also mem ber TMSS Bob Botha South Africa Bruce Abell Australia contributor model publications down under truly international group often includes fliers other countries meets approved Council mutual agreement between Model Aeronautics Association Canada Inc MAAC Academy Model Aeronau tics place January 1991 agreement allows card-holding MAAC mem bers fly AMA club fields enter AMA sanctioned events US being AMA members provision effect MAAC members USA conditional upon use USA frequencies ad herence AMA Safety Code As follow-up unresolved issue coverage students instructors moved carried insurance policy endorsed cover AMA members desig nated chartered clubs instructors both instructor student flying one-on-one basis non-competition nondemonstration designated club flying sites However instructor permit ted accept compensation program exceed 30 days per individual stu dent AMA membership application will modified include statement member signs indicating agreement comply Academy Safety Code Ad ditionally members must now provide writ ten report accident Headquarters within 60 days Another endorsement recommended committee shall clarify Academys position regarding punitive dam ages Council moved accepted spe cifically exclude punitive exemplary treb le damages give notice will defend insureds against such claims pay behalf such judgments moved accepted liability cov erage deleted member-to-member member-to-relative family member claims same time medical coverage benefit members will increased $7500 $100000 Council approved committee recommendation eliminate special mem bership rates afforded National Asso ciation Rocketry AMA member liability surance now limits $100000 coverage cars boats rockets Council agreed restraining barriers now required flying Control Line Speed models FAI AMA-appointed juries approved team selection contests F3D F3B Fl Continued page 138 134 Model Aviation EC SynopsisCont pg 131 Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Tennessee Alabama attend FF South Carolina 0 Tonnesseemeets FF people founded AMA V1936 way DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartotzewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Gustavo Diaz 6-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 Thortlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertuil Ave Miami FL 23132 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrsa GA 30062 Freddie Rice 3066 Burkson Cove Memphit TN 36116 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency CoordInator Burnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Gil Stallings Port St Lucie FL called feel well qualified become Safe ty Inspector Giant Scale models Gil Write AMA Technical Director Robert Underwood HQ will send questionnaire quiz expertise necessary Leader Member CD Robert will pass competency issue qualifi cation says now have about 30 Safety Inspectors US Robert says some have experience qualifies inspect full-size aircraft although absolute requirement Sonny Branch important member 110-member Seminole RC Club Talla hassee sends snap above son Da vid Davids beautiful daughter Penny Penny holding Sig Seniorita Sonny says runs shes quiet cant hear Now dont know whether referring model air plane Penny hand could OS 2OFPW hes talking about other hand could little girl have 12-year-old house sneaks up time Sonny goes say gets up have beg get down uld go either way too first blush would appear talking about model plane other hand could re ferring Penny again case 12year-old woman house spent very lit tIe time ground first six years lifeshe made carry enough factual evidence pre sented Sonnys letter make proper de termination Have ever seen Free Flight contest go District V time People Texas Illinois Kentucky Missouri . People come everywhere Florida See tills little kid motorOiKe e Paul Lewis Fayetteville GA age 13 shown handmade chuck Glid er FF have builder-of-the-model rule have build own model Will PJs model fly will 13-yearold big contests Well Ill give clue daddy shown behind him Jim Lewis world-class Free Flight master So dont think need worry about Junior Hell turn out okay maybe get beating gets home Only teasine course Pictured left right Lewis Dot Odom Marion IL Carl Loehle Tullahoma TN lovely lady Marion jinny Basta Let tell secret time Illinois stretched Canada Gulf Mexico included Ala bama Mississippi parts Kentucky Tennessee 1809 Beginning 1717 French province Louisiana turned over England 1763 became county Virginia 1778 ended up Indiana Territory 1800 1809 have good friend AMA Council Jim Sears Dont tell Jim about may come south grab old Illinois land reattach District VI Jim sure hope aint reading Anyway Illinois residents like travel south Alabama Tennessee Free Flight contests because people area polite forgiving well edu cated very understanding Also little airplanes fly better because air lot thicker less gravity Well okay anyway Lewis Dot come Alabama Tennessee year demonstrate expertise model planes Dot has 12-in Peanut Scale close will fly two minutes eas ily anytime looks like made Swiss watch factory made too Shown winners greedily iCK ing over spoils winning Items pro vided generous manufacturers deal ers Included necessarily order CD Tom Hepler Ronnie Thomp son Don Smith Christi Thompson Mark Smith Buddy Ratliff Stan Smith others Randall Hopkins Richard Rikel both Paducah KY attended Toms FF meet above three weeks later passed out sad poem showed up Lee Websters annual fling both Free Flight Radio Control Manchester TN No room entire poem chorus Hopkins Rikel fliers string successes expires red muck cotton luck turns roen. Secret note Clifford Hiatt Win ter Gardens FL never inten tion part AMA Council arbi trarily cut FAI funding percentage stead eliminated uniforms shipping costs fuel model boxes Henceforth cnntstant will nay own boxes Marshall Grover Decatur AL specting fathers Sig Astro Hog father Carl said officials Sig Hob bypoxy gave him advice help him finish plane looks almost big enough Marshall speed off Plenty say thats space folks Arent glad live District V November 1990 135 ricrurea aoove Lontest Hepler annual FF bash held old WW II Air Force field Courtland AL surrounded paperwork responsibil ity 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 Baiiard 5 Box 90 Decatur iN 46733 Gary Busseii 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie iN 47304 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Deb & Scott Juatice 156 South Franzen Bensesviiie IL 60106 Wiliiam Kern 1508 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Chartie WaIts 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zinimer Box 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hoisten 616 W 30th St IIigginsviiie MO 64037 Home 616 584-2461 Work 816584-7121 Fax 616 584-7766 July sit keyboard month has already made up lack travel June Im ready rest first trip month Reston discuss safetyand insurance joint com mittee meeting discussion instructor coverage new people need some sort protection until AMA policy takes hold paid structor program After discussion started FAI program cost reduc tion group came up some good cuts FAI program dont really hurt fluff reduction Id planned trip St Louis next day got back home too late make nec essary contacts forgo time huh just wanted let know mind made trip Sunday Indy RC South its annual American Diabetes Associa tion Fly-In Turnout great weather great gang ended up going over target event fun time allexcept Bob Godfrey plane folded wing spectator points quite good though Sorry Bob throw Oh almost forgot event netted American Diabetes Association $2100 possible $300 local compa nies sure beats $1800 figure after long shot fact its three times last years amount Congrats guys gals did real well next stop Tiger Shark coun try Corbin KY club meeting following Monday night enjoyable time discussed several club- AMA-related items sure tough getting up next morning though next weekend Nats Needless say attention turned toward since district year tried get air first Saturday less desirable weather forced turn back Thats spelled low ceilings bad visibility So went Sunday weather very nice little cool arrived Quickie 500 going full swing headquarters area get ting startup day coffee concession stands Things good first contest day Sure some minor problems solved event off good start spent rest day having good time got help being air port Unicom official making sure full-scale aircraft operations could continue much possible went back Nats again Tuesday Thursday using other days get some work done employer day attended heard more people very happy Nats sites couldnt have proud fact add icing cake now strongly considering site future Nats dates over next five years Hey fel las CL Stunt will forgotten either Over 1100 contestants/mechanics en tered about 1800 events Add 142 entered Indoor events John son City TN stage set record year Nats events NFFS expecting huge crowd combined FF/SAM events being held October Lawrence ville Go Now let give special thanks spent tireless hours helping years Nats know know did great job Nats could have happened Thank very much Im forgetting cities Lawrenceville Vincennes either went out us right As result Im sure well going back Frank Roales extra-special thanks goes out missed Scale event Nats Rain home kept grounded drove grand city Muncie next day Council meeting time again spe cial meeting because taking good look new flying site property Thats right weve bought city Muncie took real good care us city officials made us feel welcome able spend some time get know new neighbors Theyre very pleasant peo ple Anyway discussed new purchase planning etc great length off running its going some time before can start flying models think itll about first quarter 1992 before work far enough along hold contest season new site Well just have wait see have go after some big corporate bucks can really get show road strongly suggest read EC meet ing synopsis time changes insurance take effect next year should aware Some tended reduce risk insurance funds shouldnt problem start Anyway please read want alert changes Thats travel July intended go Richmond IN pig roast As luck would have wasnt able make contact decided stay home surely missed great feast Shucks Muncie meeting given new AVP slot specifically asked slot could complete Justices team Bensenville IL Deb already doing job just needed title Lets wel come aboard Oh yes fine team too Theyre excellent addition AVP list OK now lets get pictures etc month little luck can just about catch up change Larry Stone Prez Cloud Dusters RC Club Milan IL sent two photos us wish could see true colors first thought full-scale Anyone care race Next i sent pnooo 00 Mac McWil liams Shelbyville IL As can see picture Mac sitting wheelchair photo taken recover ing auto accident darned near killed him Ill leave out details broken bones gore pretty well torn up Well photo proves strong desire get back flying field kept him alive got meet Mac Nats pleased see no longer man wheelchair Instead very busy working Nats think must have worked day because saw him regular basis Hes nice fella too Hey before forget thats Jim Hostetler doing assisting Mac Thanks Jim Enough now. 136 Model Aviation iuve tildi IVIdUt ye iways UCCI] SWeI 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 Fax 313-346-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Vaiiey MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hans 5394 Engiish Dr Troy Mi 46096 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knrfe River MN 55609 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoSs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 46054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Went 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander Wi 54501 Steve Dudzinnki Cant PO Box 924 Dearborn Mi 46121 Another column do. ks Jim Jean Lasik filling last month have yet see report look forward reading will about same time see Ive received some photos use space several ideas AMA can improved better serve membership Its great get put because shows care about AMA district Keep formation coming Nats LawrencevilleNincennes vacation line first heat 6 am pace hectic say least Cheating Q-500 very low point racing wonder what solution will make fun again Maybe fly Formula and/or FAI cannot enter Q-500 have comments made suggest ing because anyone can enter Nats isnt actually National Championships Well look eveni can see classes catego ries winners recognized top dogs nation Look what would hap pen elimination events district send representatives event Midwest no mula pilots could entrants competitive enforced limited en try predominant district means few spots available larger interest group Nope opinion Nats Nats Special championships run SIGs members necessarily whole AMA membership interesting see various sites used events Control Line Stunt gang worst conditions Big Art Archie Adamisin goi squared away hand tools after both road sweepers broke down Speed guys tended fly over top safety fence needs higher current 10 feet went watch RC Scale Saturday really boring Control Line Scale terrific turnout types models look central marquee wellattended place get information meet old faces missed Johnny Clemensit wasnt same him amazed interest met restaurants stores both towns townspeople de lighted being visited Aunt Helens regular basis after long morning field would rate Nats high level room im provement event fill conver sations long returned home just over week off Iowa Byron Expo Ida Grove Another 14 hours driving end ing up once-sleepy town largest event Iowa takes place need model future event ex ample consider Over years Byron has improved changed format ac commodate large-scale modelers cludes super campsite trade displays ums demonstrations storage frequen cy control followed fullscale aviation show fabulous Fight ing Back hear will change European arena next year Does mean models will also changeSpitfires Messerschmitts managed get help running AMA display very pleasant meet district members other AMA people too also discov ered AMA display needs some im provement interesting public feel small display museum items video would help biggest gripe removal credit late en rollment will item next EC agenda read newsletters trip back Ida Grove companions shar ing driving Remember cannot get clubs see hear what doing need have news sent either newsletters individual re ports photos included Any way get read newsletters other month find difficult glean teresting news So much content similar describing dues field problems meetings regular activities nearly 250 clubs try get out during off-season areas will never get see visit Lo cal associations help gather repre sentatives clubs can talk get know other District Roundup Indian City has spent funds effort place drains its field will already has made field us able wet weather Cloudbusters has instituted Life Achievement Award rec ognition important contributions model general aviation winners Bill Bishop Joe Dallaire Jim Doolittle Jimmy Stewart Dave Stott Lakeland R/C Club has monthly hosts PS wets its annual air show Sunday better e clever name MISS periodical MISS mation e area new mem ber Modelers Council Michigan Whirlybirds now uses Ford Utica Test Track once month e DAM has now stituted spotter flying Rouge Park WMRAM has lost its new field prob lems being sorted out members spread out among other local clubs Grassfield has annual race cludes over-60 divisionage capacity Minneapolis Modeler has zinger Oh well Im just volunteer trying best high-level Free Flighter UK long time ago Meanwhile its still con test season word fall has ap peared Good flying November 1990 137 Stan Splewak ot ucoroit nero oaeiers taching new Cub Roy Dietz Michigan Whirlybirds shows off new bird Wayne County Air Show Photo Jim Adams Chetek HS Wisconsin students Gentle Lady built part aeronautics class taught Jim Adams unusuai aecor iiemert bipe Jim Adams teaches advanced math computer science physics aeronautics Photo Jock Delisle River District Eagle members help Dennis Mead fly Ugly Stik Mark Massey built model special control station Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 805 Murk NC Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Greuens 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springo AR 71913 Gil Horutman PO Boo 490 Spring Branch TX 78070-0490 Bill Kimbro 2108 Wood St Teuarkanu TX 75501 dRon Stantield 28 Oukridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkinu 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 78018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75008 Legislation model airplanes within state Louisiana following brief follow up about what happened piece legislation Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA past several months Lou isi ana State House Representatives passed HB 1002 bill gives individual par ishes right regulate model airplanes may flown bill sent senate little rea son believe would pass easily piece legislation result modelers concerned about noise problems creating others large number modelers participated defeat unpleasant proposal Charlie Castaing New Iberia LA real organizer pusher cause Without diligence would have chance present case Mr Hal Ward Clinton LA donated valuable legal advice research work members Northwest Aero RIG Club West Monroe LA provided infor mation citizens complaint upon proposed legislation based Carl Maroney AMA HQ responded quick ly call provided vital contact entirety AMA members Louisiana Hundreds modelers wrote letters representatives about 20 took time off work traveled corners state counted senate com mittee hearing Baton Rouge Everyone gained valuable experience insight legislative process works may need such capability future problem could arise session legislature think other modelers would interested what happened could provide few paragraphs publica tion District 9 report way ex pressing thanks spent time effort critical issue bill defeated unanimous vote Local Municipal Affairs Com mittee Louisiana Senate session legislature now over bill cannot resubmitted until 1991 Best regards Glenn Gresens AVP District 8 would like congratulate modelers Louisiana took time fight legis lative bill proves AMA can assist modelers such impor tant issue job well done Nationals report years Nationals held Lawrenceville IL large number competitors participating District 8 unable meet visit enjoyed talking saw meandering around took few photos District 8 modelers Nationals working away Shown photos Wayne Ap ostolico Arlington TX Mid-Cities RIC Club describing head-on midair collision Chip Hydes model Wayne showing what left after such impact Pattern site opportunity visit Billy Cun ningham Tulsa OK flying Malibu FAI Pattern model Bill placed top five event Mike Greb Sulphur Springs TX lames Verbick Baton Rouge LA shown presenting Scale models another photo group years Nationals 1157 partici pants very good considering no Free Flight events held infor mation winners specific event check elsewhere issue Frequency monitor last District 8 meeting held Houston TX asked another ICOM frequency monitor could obtained district checked Joe Dumond District 8 Frequency Coordinator indicated would nice have obtain cost ICOM monitor $1200 complete ship ping case hand-held unit will available near future hope will meet demand another unit club has need equipment call Joe Dumond number listed col umn heading have elec trical engineer operate unit very easy use Keep letters photos coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 134 FAI document compiled materi als several sources given over Competitions Department Director re write Council agreed approve adopt section document concern ing AMA-appointed FAI juries AMAsponsored team selection finals discussion overall FAI budget Council agreed discontinue funding FAI team model box transportation team uni forms AMA arrangements costs asso ciated fuel shipment Council also agreed disallow per diems representatives annual ClAM meeting Paris no longer fund travel lodging per diem costs Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation James Verbick Baton Rouge LA just finished flight J-3 Cub Sports men Scale Nate photo Wayne Apoatolico what left model after mldafr Chip Hydes air plane Nats photo Jerry Sprinkle prepanng Giant Scale J-3 Cub fnr nn official flighti Nate photo sign proclaiming east end Sweetwater Airport home newly formed Sweetwater Model Aircraft Club recently erected Serving president ciub Richard Osborne Roscoc Biii Cunningham Malibu FAI Pattern model uses YS 120 four-stroke power Nats photo Mike Greb Bill Biachoff Profile Carrier models Nate photo Odoredo as 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672ISAJ Fax 303-420-1870 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver Co 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendali St Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hurt Saline KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9824 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinstor Steve Mangles dx Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 822-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 special announcement time District IX will have two new associate vice presidents work AMA mat ters information sharing some time now has need get local representation two modelingpopulated areas district eastern rim district Kansas City metro area southwestern part district Denver metro area asked volunteers some time back delighted several candidates willing volunteer some val uable personal modeling time ser vice fellow District IX colleagues peers several very well qual ified candidates deliberate con siderably making two appoint ments want publicly thank can didates expression willingness serve AMA District IX hope will support new AVPs use exper tise benefit aeromodeling expect share some comments newly appointed AVPs next month Please welcome volunteer list RL Doc Scraper additional AVP Kansas 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 tel 1-913/6482522 Don Atwood additional AVP Colorado 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 tel 1-303/671-7090 AMA info AMA Headquarters has new bro chure Its super well-done item individuals clubs use promoting informing non-AMA potential members about organization titled Take Flight Fancy. r Leave Ground available Mar keting Department Geoff Styles Director Write call get few share friends give prospective new members clubs Election time coming up fall Dis tricts 3 7 11 Executive Vice Presidents office District IX AMA members will have opportunity vote fice Executive Vice President sense office-holder acts treasurer AMA Dave Brown incumbent running office Though District IX members will voting EVP office candi dates might interested know Bob Browns name incumbent will ap pear ballot District 3 Pete Wa ters name incumbent will appear ballot District 7 Ed McColloughs incumbent Damian Rhodes names will appear ballot District 11 AMA clubs can look forward new Club Video newsletter style service near future Executive Council voted funds put out initial issue will looking forward feedback individu als groups Look late fall Please read synopsis July 23 Council minutes other AMA informa tion right pages Model via tion synopsis published following meeting can get good feel business conducted behalf Follow what volunteer officers ing organizationyou can see voted various issues Did know could renew AMA membership 800 phone number fall Heres make chore easy AMA members currently holding 1990 membership can renew directly AMA HQ calling toll free 1-800/832-8312 Use Visa MasterCard charge cards special operator answers call between 8 am 4 pm EDT think can use service up October 1st mak ing easier AMA renewal workload letting get new membership card faster use service let know like Ill share feedback decision makers future plan ning Lots fall activity contest flyin calendar Check out calendar sec tion magazine make plans en joy great fall flying sessions throughout district School started week August 20 writer thats about busiest time year except maybe getting school closed June next month Keep cards let ters pictures coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 138 Space Models Education formation subcommittee representatives determined US bid host World Championships shall offered un less Council has first presented bud get has reviewed feasibility such endeavor Pending acceptable budget ing developed hosting Special Inter est Group AMA HQ Executive Coun cii expressed interest hosting Scale World Championships Muncie 1992 Free Flight World Championships California 1993 Pennsylvania case District 3 Vice President reported meeting scheduled Oc tober will include demonstrations model flying officials State Parks Commission Other business Council agreed allocate additional AVP District Sand District 6 two additional AVPs District 9 Council agreed development video news letter regular distribution clubs vi able project cost-prohibitive time However agreed pro duce prototype Council authorized lim ited expenditure production distri bution same vice presidents request additional receiver monitor district denied Council noted motion did fail principle such purchases should come out district operating funds discussion National Model Air plane Championships noted search venue 1991 Nats shall following priority order 1 Chicopee MA 2 Lawrenceville IL 3 Lincoln NE4 Smyrna TN 5 Bryant College Station TX next meeting Finance Commit tee shall Reston VA October 13-14 Following approval awards decided next Executive Council meeting shall October 27-28 AMA Headquarters Res ton VA Nominating Committee committee re ported following candidates shall placed 1991 ballot Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent District 3 Bob Brown incumbent District 7 PetoWaters incumbent District 11 Ed MtCollough incumbent Damian Rhodes AMA AWARDS Officer Awards Award Appreciation First-level award presented discretion VicePresident President Executive Director District service special recognition Superior Service Second-level award presented approval Execu tive Council often local service national Distinguished Service Third-level award presented approval Execu tive Council long-term service AMA office committee Meritorious Service Automatic outgoing Executive Council members Fellow Certificate Automatic outgoing President also long dedicated AMA service behalf others Recipient need have held office Club Individual Awards Technical Award Presented ap proval Executive Council techni cal achievements better modeling etc Vital Peoples Award Up six cash awards per year unsung heroes club level have earned recognition fellow members Hall Fame Presented approval Council Past Presidents Almost equal Fellow Certificate Service others prime consideration Presidents Legion Honor Presented approval President Executive Di rector Executive Vice-President ma jor personal donation major fund raising exceptional financial contribution Season Flyers Patch Presented re ward flying least once month 12 months Club officer approval Award Service Issued club ap proval vice-president community ser vice Award Achievement Issued clubs approval vice-president service competition area Award Excellence Issued clubs approval Executive Council Con stitutes upgrade Award Service Award Achievement other significant achievement November 1990 139 Arizona S California ii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19181 9818837 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e24747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4738 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Darwin Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnuf Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St. Sacramenlo CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Fl San Jose CA 99138 David Peitz 20450 Celtic St Chafsworfh CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 C Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beity Siream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 3318 South Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 88403 Frequency Coordinstors George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 3821982 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92827 Academy action Council meeting over smoke Clearing meeting Nats Ill bet folks head office happy above Notwithstanding Muncie delegation headed up Vicky Veach absolutely charming hosted numerous functions cluding reception Council Rad dison Hotel mayor handed out keys city few speeches finished off eve ning treated ride through newly acquired property great deal energy money time effort perseverance remain ahead AMA final development piece land hope up task dont bend compromise before its completion national organization size AMA should stand tall front picture below represents scale topographic view drawn architect John Hunton property eventually would become John architect largely responsible Reston HQ feeling got meeting immediate expenditure another million-plus dollars order put access roads usable runway After flight site next picture depicts John Huntons conception initial development men e dark area centered base RC Pattern Sport area bankruptcy Im told steps away its pur chase can see upper right-hand side picture some proposed buildings entrance access road heading out proposed initial runway buildings repre sent future museum Headquarters AMA Although has never really voted upon feel consensus Council move Headquarters Virginia Muncie light white square spots picture represent residential units property currently bargaining ex ception has dark spot over half cemetery same tour traveled state owned lake name escapes purpose trip look lo cal flight site pictures below give hint beautiful facility created Muncie Delaware County clubs wnen i see tnis i come unglued picture sent liie misplaced note somehow incorporated FAI expensereduction issue result debate deletion some expenses con nected much else World competitors should breathe sigh relief feelings echoed letters received expand expense base make up additional cost additional market ing promos Im positive-side business type motto Spend make first Check elsewhere AMA News section Model Aviation detailed syn opsis entire Council session Its very formative keeps updated AMA spending money last thing well get Ten Vince Mankowski ED AMA Rally Muncie scheduled first second third September has canceled Mr Reese owner Reese air port has expressed viewpoint Headquarters local modelers various oth ers Muncie community agree Es sentially viewpoint AMA has published its intended use property has discussed use property community large especially im mediate neighbors property use property included entry property northwest corner internal road system would keep AMA traffic ad joining county roads absolute minimum rally held Reese Field would see AMA traffic adjoining small county roads modeling use property previously announced considered District direction havent done letter month recently owe Heres says what want hear Dear Mr Keyawa Having read column April 1990 issue Im interested patches mentioned Being California native son having flown years would appre ciate price list available items since Im unable Pomona person Thank Sincerely William E Power Priest River ID Bill list mail includes hats transparent stickers patches T-shirts Thanks forgetting us out good ol California District 10 another David B Eichstedt Prescott AZ Dear Regg Greetings Arizona Im David Eich stedt aeronautical engineering student Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott used president schools RC club ERAU High Desert Flyers course load became too difficult con tinue Grades first photographs first Arizona jet Rally held last November famous infamous Spook Hills flying site Mesa first attempt taking quality de tailed photos models possible biggest problem documenting photo owners hard track down get information did find often impossible talk due noise What little information got have printed back photo Maybe youll find couple column would really like article event next model magazine would take have suggestions have lots talk about need get started homework Ill write call sometime have time Have great day Sincerely David B Eichstedt AMA #1410 story Dave know can make fly think Im out room Ill see Crows Landing Formula Regional Cham pionships Sheldons Open House TOC Schneider Cup Patches Give call Edge 140 Model Aviation next picture seen far too often suit shows attitude misinformed people toward modeling Ken Thornton gets help three-year old son Cole Plane MIG 15 Fast sta ble has OS 77 beautiful finish Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 790972422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersOn 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd SI Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Box 96 Wilder ID 83976 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 907 E Vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Kiamath Falls OR 97901 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #99 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-149th Ave Beilevue WA 99007 Jack Smith secretary Sent following information about Snake River Modelers based Ontario OR Ontario about far east can get still Oregon 87 club negotiated five-year renewable permit Department Interior use 10-acre site have six concrete ta bles paved pit area concrete taxi strip 30 x 220-ft dirt runway 60 x 440-ft grass runway also grassy picnic area barbecue toilets grass irrigated automatically underground gravity-flow sprinkler system process re placing dirt runway asphalt next photo shows field layout Jack wrote took lot hard work club members generous donations local merchants companies build fine field club puts mall show annually gets involved local events club float took first place Ontario Winter Wonder land Parade club took prize money used provide years subscrip tion ModelAviation toll schools Ontar io SW Idaho photo shows some nlanp March hnw fund-raising idea club used mall show take pictures children sit ting Pedal Planes Pitts replica cloud background club provided authentic pilots cap scarf plane built AVP Al Culver two future modelers grandkids hey have active involved club works ways members improve flying just bore holes sky Thanks Jack words Cheryl Cruson newsletter ed itor photos mall show photos Carleton Molesworth Skagit County R/C Club sent some pictures mall show held early May new Cas cade Mall Burlington WA have 80 members club able show 90 aircraftnot bad next photo shows central area mall models placed down mallway next photo looks back toward center Quite diverse group excellent models Mall shows such help public image helps comes time get flying sites further note Skagit County pub lishes bimonthly magazine focuses activities retirees and/or would like july/August 90 issue has four-page feature article titled High-flying Hobbyists Top Gun Valley Skagit Club members pictured quoted article Can imagine Bob Kreuzinger getting airplane himself same car Caught Corvallis EXPO Balch-photo Also Corvallis completed proto type Proctor Albatros D5a built Dick Hansen As always super job done very demanding construction project Its little late Id like try clear up point about Precision Scale Tn-Cities Nats Nats issue Model Aviation carried picture Earl Aunes impressive F4U cover Several other magazines also ran pic tures fine model Unfortunately im pression has left mainly think due coverage model magazines Earl F4U took first Precision Scale Nats As neat F4U fact didnt take first Dick Hansen Nieuport 11 took first should get credit de serves hear Clark County R/C Club back fairgrounds north Vancouver moving runway have new regs help out neighbors Quickie Racing Fern Prairie went well nine Novice 12 Expert too bad first-time effort Pete Bergstrom came down did honors CD weather great enjoyed themselves according Dan Midair Gillespie newsletter editor EMAC held Executive Council meeting Muncie got see property through rain Its about one half miles long dimension north south reasonably flat gettogether meet some local bigwigs neighbors-to-be what saw heard Muncie seems right place us try out squabble happened architect showed us preliminary plan first building will erect will house museum EC member outraged cause building looked like hangar Now Id like hear about think anything wrong mu seum model airplane organization looking like hangar Seems its pretty good fit form function too early get reservations Puyallup Expo Get planes ready en ter sock away little ne cessities life will Its Best West November 1990 141 ne oid club field Ontario Airport still host contests such Idaho Scale Squadron meets shot taken first annual Springfest Scale meet May 19-20 Io FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 1 76 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 Didnt Gallaudet A-2 Fly Well As beginners must get know pro portions good flying model airplane especially true youngster se lects flying scale model kit Free Flight model has no controls must stable enough fly its own early man-carrying aircraft fail ures due such severe stability problems pilots unable control Most old airplanes barely enough horsepower fly often much powered gliders possible bit inherent stability available model airplane re quires inherent stability too 1912 Gallaudet A-2 kind air plane no inherent stability tention drawn airplane news paper advertisements featuring A-2 querying Bill Hannan files must con tain everything some sent background information two 3-view drawings drawing reproduced shows rounded fuselage version others fuselage square crosssection other features identical July 1945 issue Air Force Journal printed letter Jown W Edgerton designers nephew Edgerton said .this plane actually flew although could have called unadulter ated success very marked tendency porpoise after few hundred yards its 100-horsepower Gnome spewing castor oil dove ground height about 200 feet Attesting value metal frame uncle Mr Gallau det able crawl out walk away.. Happily Professor Gallaudet hurt badly what could have caused un controllable porpoising Well lets take look drawing Maybe years experience later can see rea son Remember airplane de signed built back 1912 lots neophyte designers created airplanes really didnt know what ing exactly point exactly situa tion want young modelers graduate Youngsters have learn what doing have learn what model airplanes are about cant satisfied just build models kits know what part does Professor Edson Gallaudets design neat monoplane what soon became accepted wing front tail rear set-up some reason professor located three-bladed propeller very rear end pusher Nothing wrong apparently created problems along its efficiency air-cooled Gnome engine stalled just front wing solid mounting drive shaft run back entire length fuselage under stabilizer prop problem keep weight vibration minimum Gallaudet made fuselage too short very likely allowed Center Gravity too far rear distance wing stabi lizer called tail moment arm dis tance small A-2 stabi lizer must very large Bullets stab just small tiny mo ment arm too short normal-sized stab A-2s stabilizer must have completely ineffective along improper rearward center-of-gravity would have caused severe porpoising Such small stabilizer Gallaudet used possible tail moment arm extremely long wing area much less A-2s Long stretched out air planes both full-sized models much stable stubby ones contributing porpoising would have caused Dutch Roll tail wag ging must have equally small ver tical fins Although fin both above below fuselage total area still much too little professor just didnt know score Once again closer fin CG larger must ef fective drawing confuse four struts tail skid fin area uncovered come up side lower fin bottom fuselage longe rons Dihedral certainly would have helped lat eral stability porpoising Gallau det Bullet Most old-time designers didnt have facts created lot un stable airplanes aeronautic facts now known beginners must learn basics succeed no need re peat pioneers mistakes Remember Free Flight Scale models need herent stability properly designed fullsize aircraft carry pilots work con trols So select kits plans feature mod els enlarged stabilizers fins creased wing dihedral long moment arms CG both tail nose stick high-wing cabin designs until have learned build adjust Bill Hannan mentioned fellow West Coast made RC version rounded Gallaudet found very pe culiar handling characteristics Nuff said cant control easily radio youve certainly picked lemon try Free Flight fly well model Gallaudet design would have have several design changes reduced semi-scale status Thats bad remember no flying scale model truly scale approximations onlysome less scale others ****S So beware Choose kits carefully designs good flying characteristics build tails light 142 Model Aviation Sce P444 I I rn&t cs LI4 MaknJwi 2 T -~ -I- 4I it.17 11T GlIauciot Z I9I BULLET Have Helped Beginner Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
L PR Roundup New AMA brochure have produced new brochure called Flights Fancy will re place former handout printed blue pa per called Skys Limit outside PR agency worked very closely us devel oping total concept supervised production printing new piece think its just great Certainly will enhance image sport national associa tion Flights Fancy includes brief descrip tion AMA Museum Among other plans brochure intend place literature racks tourist stops along main highways interstates leading Washing ton DC Restons best tourist attraction ought capitalize Well using Skys Limit brochure summer shows other purposes waste mall shows trade shows club events other times AMA handouts required well ship Flights Fancy Well looking feedback individ uals clubs learn publics reaction new piece Austrian aeromodeling May/June year took long-awaited vacation England USSR Europe first stop Europe Vienna hosted Dr Georg Breiner President Austrian Aero Club Georg has often visited United States has guest AMA HQ Reston first Saturday Vienna taken very nice permanent flying field town En zesfeld met local fliers Old-Timer meet Touring field impressed control-tower-type building housed fully equipped kitchen large eating area storage area tractor related field maintenance equipment observation deck equipped windsock Outside some picnic tables noon enjoyed delicious Hungarian goulash hot spicy Vienna sausages trimmings truly best food ever eaten flying field ladies catered day outdid themselves also enjoyed some great Aus trian beer us werent fly ing Austrians have motto Fly first drink later Made good sense thought AMA Safety Committee would also approve friendliness welcome received made memorable experience Confirmed belief modelers nice people wher ever happen find Iowa Aviation Preservation Center anyone traveling southwestern Iowa business pleasure theres new aviation museum visit Housed Greenfield Municipal Air port its second aircraft museum Iowa present consists 11 historic planes dat ing 1920 1940 museum open 1000 am 500 pm weekdays 100 500 pm weekends Admission charges minimal $2 adults $1 children under 12 years age center home Iowa Aviation Hall Fame recognizes achieve ments aviators Hawkeye State Interestingly enough Hugh Sidey Time magazine fame also aviation buff/AMA member born Greenfield brother still runs family newspaper business drop office say Hi another AMA member youre Further details can gained contacting Diane Weiland Executive Director 1-515/3437184 Cape Ann RIC Club Sam DiNoto Methuen MA sent some interesting information cluded newspaper clippings petition letter explaining complex situation Its familiar story New residences built near existing flying field complaints centering safety neighborhood children meeting town selectmen threatened loss field field Rowley MA Sam has taught countless kids fly model planes former students David Preston upset potential loss field went out wrote petition called hundreds field neighbors wound up 200 signatures interested residents area wanted field kept open mentioned courtesy club members visitors field An equally high number said fliers allowed children free access field kids enjoying educational experience being An annual open house sponsored club Its resulted good neighbor policy works Club officers passed stringent laws guide members flying habits made provisions disciplinary action violators Twenty field coordinators have appointed club 235 mem bers make sure safety enforced times club has adopted bylaw mandat ing sound level 90dB 12 ft though no noise complaints have received great example club came close losing its flying site worked hard publicize its reputation capitalized have strict rules tight sound con trol still have field Good workand good luck thanks Sam sharing story us Redlands Miniature Aircraft Association clubs taking advantage air shows military base open houses Public events allow model aircraft clubs chance display models either static form part days flying exhibitions both Very often such weekend shows draw thou sands people have never seen sophisticated model aircraft lives Pete Roehling Redlands CA sent some ex cellent background information photo graphs clubs participation huge show Norton AFB San Bernadino CA 200000 visitors base year see static displays almost current USAF equipment Vintage civilian military aircraft also hand club display located large han gar next runway Members brought about 20 aircraft types sizes plugged VCR showed Byron Orig inals tape Striking Back real attention-getter An RC trainer raffled off profits given local charity Dozens visitors asked questions handled club members interest level very high club expects get new members delight crowd flying demon strations put club members later day Helicopter clipped-wing Cub Kaos flown Everyone felt very positive experience both club members spectators Congratulations Redlands group getting out pushing sport have similar story tell lets hear well pleased pass experiences Continued page 124 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF e Executive Director ymca Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 comptroller Lynne Collins 0 com petition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson November 1990 123 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director proeided apace month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position 01 AMA Executive Council Cont pg 123 along encourage other AMA clubs Its great way build understanding Thanks again Pete 1990 Nats As write have just returned Lawrenceville IL did make particular event live outside region would like recap some media cover age got stories USA Today Chicago Tribune local newspaper day local TV station Evansville Terre Haute Vincennes day live broad casts WAKO-Radio day also made daily call-in reports other TV radio sta tions excellent example bene fits advance work AMA staff out side PR agency course events big difference case tne great cooperation local AMA clubs Chamber Commerce both Vin cennes Lawrenceville absence major catastrophe immediate area well remember press conference arranged 1984 Reno Nats very morning some thugs kidnapped bank man ager taped device chest said bomb held him hostage until could open bank vault dont have tell people whod invited press conference gone instead Thats right following story Model aviation took backseat morning So its great everything falls place can look back resounding success saying goes thats history al ready planning 1991 next month 124 Model Aviation SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Recent issues two model publications have included incorrect information respect AMA insurance RC frequency matters September 1990 issue Model Airplane News contained letter editor AMA member cluded within letter comment concerning AMA insurance stated AMA pays crash AMA sanctioned field youre member AMA sanctioned club THIS STATMENT IS NOT CORRECT Academy does qualify sanction flying sites Further have member AMA char tered sanctioned club insured As long AMA member flies according AMA Safety Code sured whether regular flying site member club Academy does however encourage members belong chartered club fly established flying sites Other issues contained letter addressed communication editor Model Airplane News Academy detailed appropriate actions taken Academy September 1990 issue Scale RC Modeler contained editorial comment stated Are aware fact series inexpensive radios manufactured certain producer RC equipment largest couldnt pass inspection maker petitioned FCC waiver whatever FCC grants com pany now using its own quality guidelines transmitters receivers way much less strin gent required AMA AMA looking other way because doesnt want lose companys considerable advertising magazine else would Ask elected representatives about Academy through its attorneys has contacted FCC regarding statement concerning waiver Part attorneys response reads FCCs staff Office Engineering Technology QET has emphatically informed us FCC does waive type acceptance requirements radio service especially instances equip ment cannot meet FCCs technical standards marketed sold within United States regard Part 95 type acceptance rules OET stated have never waived type acceptance rules have no recent requests waiver Concerning matter AMA looking other way please note equipment contained listing provided AMA News section month has documentation file AMA independent testing labo ratory attesting fact such equipment meets better published AMA guidelines should noted present FCC requirements transmitter type acceptance less stringent recommended AMA guidelines Currently FCC final stages rule making respect proposals submitted Academy individual Glenn Whidden approved rules created process will require manufacturers meet requirements currently meeting voluntarily Should have questions regarding issues please direct proper individuals AMA HO Carl Maroney insurance matters Bob Underwood RC frequency matters PR Permanent building kitchen control tower etc General view government-sponsored fly-at Austrian field whole site 18 well kept ing field Enzesfeld Austria Note club andand houses trout stream behind Austrian banners tip paved runwaybuilding Once year club has fish fry can just seen Sailplane also visible topfor members Stream stocked mainleft centertamed club members Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Campaign Executive Bob Brown Bradford PA Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler Allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District Ill leading way toward developing positive political public awareness current involvement Academy Pennsylvania State Parks primary example effort Elect continue efforts significant program should directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable put program type interests both competition sport flying Whether international competi tor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands model ing interests everyone disci pline Please elect Bob Brown Peter Waters Northville MI completes six years two terms District VP am pleased see way AMA Dis trict 7 have benefited ideas ef forts during time further term would allow con tinue developing services AMA members clubs increase visi bility AMA local areas can done either through AVP program ex panded district associations such ing developed Grand Rapids fall now have District Patch ing copied other districts experi mental office PR Insurance Coordi nator bringing AMA HQ closer clubs wish extend idea means having AMA HQ have also introduced experi ment contest coordination AMA HQ shall watch very closely next year National Model Sport Aviation Center now going real Mun Damian M Rhodes Portland OR happy representation service current VP read no further believe should something better am man District VP should promote programs encourage newcomers facilitate com munication between AMA HQ mem bership enhance dialogue between clubs district represent modeler Although new modeling have active participant serving secretary two clubs five years am also Con test Director background aviation constructing DC-9 series 80 cur rently own own masonry business may lack experience can offer en thusiasm open mind willingness serve believe together can revi talize modeling Pacific Northwest need vote Thank Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote cie chairman Development Committee hope continue overseeing hardware becomes installed now own land site development plans works procurement cycle has very time-consuming next phase will permit attend district matters look forward being area often AMA run large number volun teers time allocate AMA bus iness limited changing priorities business model aviation al lows flexibility cover needs district sends out amongst membership flying watching background ranges Indoor filmies Giant RC see intriguing skills aspects obsessionI wear RC blinkers am certain elected further term vice president will continue benefit AMA Dis trict 7 Ed McCollough Portland OR has plea sure serve members District Xl representative Executive Council last several years changes have taken place Dis trict Academy since first elected grow number ac tivity year fact District Xl leader relative numbers members involved modeling activity changes way AMA district continue grow prosper positive aspects po sition during years have chance meet know gether have talked about things have solved problems Thats works best since communication leads solution As example problem often discussed lack West Coast Nats After lot talk some real communication combined hard work District Xl members held very first Northwest Nats experience learned what can accomplish work together can will showcase other programs same success did Nats As VP will continue look after promote interests District Xl members AMA matters just have past what Ive done far liking ask vote Statement Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH name Dave Brown am candidate reelection Executive Vice President AMA lieve performance over last three years position worthy vote EVP officer responsible business financial affairs organ ization have knowledge experience handle job enjoy doing As decision business must weigh pros cons act accordingly case have certain assetsand yes few liabilities asset side have time ability job understand finance accounting business know make best use knowledge AMAs benefit get along well both other members Executive Council staff AMA President Don Lowe make particularly good team negative side tend talk too much tend blunt tend get involved too things tend write informa tive dull column magazine have served AMA Executive Coun cil 11 years would appreciate re electing another three-year term lieve past performance job described bylaws warrants reelection RCHTA Chicago Model Hobby Show During sixth annual Chicago Model Hobby Show held October 18-21 OHare Expo Center Rosemont IL attend ees will notice number items new exhibition exciting additions re sult joint effort between Academy Model Aeronautics AMA shows sponsor Radio Control Hobby Trade As sociation RCHTA static model display featuring some finest model airplanes Chicago area has added shows floor plan AMA con tacted local sanctioned clubs obtain mod els exhibit will show modelers nonmodelers alike skills crafts manship involved model airplane building Also area will Helicopter flying cage spectators can witness thrill challenge Radio Control Helicopter flying Sunday October 21 series Delta Dart building seminars will held anyone terested constructing stick-and-tissue rubber-powered model Building sessions will run 10am 1130 am 1 pm 230 pm Conference Center can accessed through show floor Academy worked closely RCHTA developing program intended introduce model aviation show attendees especially children Participation seminars including Delta Dart kits supplies will free charge Over 450 manufacturers will exhibiting demonstrating newest products show billed worlds largest model hobby show Public show hours 59pm Friday October 19 10am 6 pm Saturday October 20 10am 5 pm Sunday October 21 Admission $6 adults $3 children ages six 12 free children under 5 AMA booth will located static model display area Headquarters personnel will hand meet public answer questions concerning model avi ation national association November 1990 125 Vice PresidentDistrict 3 Vice PresidentDistrict 7 Vice PresidentDistrict 11 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr c4 , rdgr 17K32 CrArV7-5-7OAt eu7DE 0 %7A r onals Sound measurements taken during first round RC Scale years Nationals requested CD information purposes Scale rules state effective muffler will used dont give definition term end result has relatively little effort run quiet engines Scale As group Scale fliers havent really done much way looking propeller selection either Cur rent procedures create some very loud aircraft some RC Scale aircraft Nats registered quite low sound levels majority upper end regis ter loudest recorded 107 dBA nine feet Several appeared louder air ground although means accurate checking would have considered opinion measured sound levels course conjecture Im proposing next year contestant required fill out form listing model name engine used muffler propeller brand configuration other per tinent data Any sound readings taken could related sheets intent would categories Pennsylvania demo demonstration held benefit Pennsylvania officials part ongoing process develop some sort agreement flying sites within state park system questions concerns what noise standards should used demonstration impressed officials could result implementation lower sound level standard park system what some members might desire high est recorded sound level among aircraft flown demonstration 91 dBA measured over grass particular aircraft Pattern plane officials im pressed apparent quietness air craft especially struck differ ence earlier experiences AMA members Pennsylvania awaiting outcome entire process Mufflers Last month made mention work done San Diego promised show some homemade muffler modifica tions have proven effective Three con cepts shown month Other proposals will appear later date Thanks go Wil bur Hubbard Jim Wilson others San Diego County Association Model Clubs input Figure 1 depicts simpler modifica tions can performed could use ful muffler doesnt separate has center exhaust exit such type installed K&B 40 As shown drawing change consists tube has cap welded silver soldered front end al lowing bolt front muffler shell drawing specifies steel wool used tube exit Another alternative would copper scrub pad Stainless steel wool available might work better would less likely corrode stands up wear much better modification can made number mufflers Shown Figure 2 modification twopiece mufflers such Royal 40 45 arrows show exhaust gas flow N Woab oWrL SPACC /~tjr Loos-h-y PeA i7Jif IC 00 L o 6LJX 4e6- e4'779 ~ CE g i 4uAy pRo.q z CO A~ 7jfr~0 4IVf d7L 2,,A-2 J 0 0 000 0 AIJ# ____________ a o 9 11 1 SF~-e 70 ejA~ E4W SM U F - G4 czizz AMN4#sr 72/ da AAd Wy mr#~Err AA TOcFg* r W O NLdk~1G z/cFZI 2 C 11W 11 I. 1 jCJS d4CA 5OJ sure can shown other drawings must completely empty fully discharged Pressure cans havent depressurized can dangerous Examples cans can use Ronson butane Chlor oseptic Maalox Whip others Also note relatively small cans afterportion stock muffler used may laid aside interior can muffler shell can lined hightemperature silicone further sound sup pression middle chamber can loosely packed either steel copper wool sure seal joints high-temperature sil icone Use screws shown vibration doesnt cause separation assembly Figure 3 shows variation use pres 7-7 VI A00V4S d- 4 4J 7JwN Sara y sure cans mufflers dont separate Using larger can makes possible apply muffler intended 60-size engine shown would 40 engine afterchamber outside stock muffler can loosely packed steel wool inte rior surfaces can coated hightemperature silicone Jim Wilson has found further reduces exhaust sound levels can sizes used package various cosmetic products %-in tube used larger engine muffler optimum num ber sizes holes 22 Y16-in holes 12 7/a-in holes arrowed line shows ex haust gas flow sure seal joints modification high-temperature silicone probably uses up allotted space month follow later date 126 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified 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 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module 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 RF Module 93782 Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4F CirrusExcell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P CirrusExcell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F CirrusExcell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P FutabaConquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP FutabaConquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaConquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7U1-IF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaAttack FP-4NBLAM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FutabaFP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Hitec USAMaster 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USAMaster 7 &7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER 627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7Airplane-NEr-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEU-J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA SynopsisExecutive Council July 23 1990 July Executive Council meeting took place Muncie IN following tendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Meeting Bayside NY VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters North ville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Ca VP-X Reg gie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice Pres ident Ev Langworthy Also attendance Vince Mankowski Ex ecutive Director John Worth Executive Director Emeritus Present Academys executive staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Carl Maroney Special Services Direc tor Bob Vojslavek Operations Director Ge offrey Styles Marketing Director Guests included Lillian Worth Harry Mur Continued page 131 November 1990 127 early August busy summer fast waning Im trying catch up Nationals held Lawrenceville IL Vincennes IN turned out great over 1200 entries including Free Flight Indoor Outdoor So add count two categories Outdoor held later should have biggest Nats ever Entries reached record numbers Heli copter Pylon categories very large other events fine turnout tells us few things Nats located Midwest coupled good facilities model ers will come best Nats entry prior 1990 Dayton OH 1976 over 1600 contestants must commend citizens Law rencevilleNincennes area great hos pitality Everywhere went pleas antly received Press coverage outstand ing daily articles front page local newspapers new Nats manager Chip Smith did fine job first Nats classic example trial fire heard compliments wellorganized well-run contest heard sev eral people say best Nats ever primary site auxiliary sites generally very good certainly Pattern Racing Soaring Helicopter groups should have no complaints Con trol Line sites little rough Ive heard promises improvements de cide go back another Nats Following Nats held Council meeting Muncie IN prioritized site choices next year Westover AFB Chicopee MA first choice available will return Lawrenceville facilities Westover considered premier site good entry previously Next year plan assign 50 RC fre quencies will possible hold simul taneous RC events site 1991 Industry has promised availability 50 airplane frequencies 1991 review very long list narrowband equipment certified meet 1991 stan dards printed Model Aviation evi dent suitable equipment available new systems available manufacturers offering equipment update programs low cost making pos sible fly wideband restrictions nominal investment seems right way assure maximum protection paging systems restricting day flying little possible Narrow band should norm real ize change traumatic some thats way life Without innovation change would still flying superre generative equipment time 27255 465 MHz still operate hobby would long dead really think would happy still drove Model T Ford its attendant reliability comfort performance restrictions Would want cross Atlantic Ford Trimotor DC3 dont think Time marches change comesand hope progress commend AMA Frequency Commit tee its contribution over years Its work directly influences just AMA mem bers RC modeler country well other countries Yes US frequencies also used other countries committee often busy protecting interests FCC may realize no status quo frequency assignments constant pressure other interests use frequencies will never end increasing use personal com munications remote control kinds devices jams RF spectrum So demand growing share what al ready available well crowd fre quency assignments spectrum Thus pressure narrower band opera tion Please understand current ap proach frequency assignment what desired simply could get committee enlisted volun tary help industry see would work guess what does now volved FCC final act tighten ing radiation specs assure legal con trol transmitters narrow-band opera tion People tell frequency busi ness complex hard understand Yes gets deeply involved technical rationale dont fret about Frequency Committee pro tecting interests have some pretty knowledgeable people donating time matter part update equipment 91 specs qualified source primarily manufacturer buy guideline equipment RC modeler country should AMA member because greatly benefit work frequencies insur ance coverage magazine Model Avia tion competitions fly-ins flying site support other services available AMA membership best bargain around want services just convince flying buddy join cause what get directly proportional resources haveits simple modeler should become AMA member Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 August 21 1990 Its hard believe has month since wrote last col umn Since last column yours truly has quite busy lot things Nats followed Council meeting Oshkosh back real job meantime have gotten replace ment C-172 destroyed tornado have spent spare time stripping usable stuff out wreckage Whew lot parts simple full-scale airplane hope C-182 good airplane C-172 Next week Im off Wash ington quarterly visit Ac counting Department NAA meet ing Enough travelogue Whats new AMA ask Well getting some heat decision eliminate credit given join AMA middle year problem credit vouchers theyre really accounting liability such require careful han dling example member joins mid year paying $40 give him $20 credit voucher assign $40 come fiscal year defer $20 next year record come year record offset ting liability $20 What individ ual doesnt renew next year ac count complicated what does renew doesnt use credit voucher Does voucher remain outstanding liability does get wiped out credited unearned come list questions could go on think get drift prob lem past AMA HQ didnt keep track credit vouchers sued impossible assess po tential liability Further use vouchers wasnt restricted renewal purposes people using buy Supply Service items Think about af fects accounting system Okay okay understand need something join middle year please dont ask us return credit voucher system have suggested go fullyear membership membership expiring anniversary its purchase sounds okayuntil think about would make life easier HQ spread ing out renewal load over year would also make insurance handling unwieldy site-owner chartered club insurance programs tied individual program fact theyre under policy Can imagine being club secretary continually trying ensure everyone flies club field current member member simply gets renew has accident 128 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ot ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 both club insurance site owners insurance void think site owners would take risk wouldnt efficient way handle midyear memberships simply drop new membership rate appropri ate amounts year progresses may necessary limit drops say $30 after April 30 $20 after July 30 $10 after October 30 least would eliminate voucher problem system has its serious problems however Right now have membership categories would make head swim addition age categories like Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen have Boosters Patrons etc get publications question Lets see No-publications option some news letter-only others magazine taken family mem ber category. aaaargh Such seemingly simple solution does have become complicated developed prorated dues system categories application card would rival Tower catalogue sheer size did some categories others could cost senior citizen fam ily member join certain times year does normal adult short guys gals working problem takes time lot thought work out details Theres no such thing system thats simpe yet allQws nice little breaks spe cial cases simple system would volve charging single price mem bers no special rates Juniors Sen iors Senior Citizens family members etc dont think will fly Last month spent quite bit time nuts bolts FAI programs month get mention gravy Ear lier year Indoor team whipped rest world overwhelming fash ion Jim Richmond became World Champion unbelievable sixth time have success report As pre dicted after serving jury team trials RC Electric team did real well get ting both silver team medal silver dividual medal Jason Perrin CL Speed US team got bronze medal Carl Dodge became new World Champion CL Aerobatics thats Stunt us team got silver Paul Walker brought home bronze Congrat ulations guys its nice see yall well Ill end up month few thoughtprovoking questions think about Does AMA spend too much time promoting itself enough time promoting mod el aviation Would support efforts promote model aviation Till next month ALABAMA Kraft Southeast 118 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 ARIZONA Lance HaIle 115 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 RC Service 102 Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N 10th St Phoenix AZ 85029 Beemer RC West Dist 05 17252 E Falcon Drive 3 Fountains Hills AZ 85268 CALIFORNIA Custom Electronics 09 PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 Authorized Radio Control Service 128 327 S Stage Coach Ln Fallbrook CA 92028 Airtronics Inc 03 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 Futaba Corp America 10 4 Studebaker Irving CA 92718 GSP Products 23 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 S & D RC Service 122 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 Cannon Electronics Inc 06 2828 Cochran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 FLORIDA Charles D Ehinger 116 1910 Virginia Ave 1403B Ft Myers FL 33901 Wollitz RC 111 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 Southern Radio Control 126 2378 Lind wood Ave Naples FL 33962 Radio South 22 43 W Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 E L Litchfield 130 4307 Woodside Manor Tampa FL 33624 ILLINOIS Hobby Dynamics 07 PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico 19 PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MASSACHUSEllS John Hill RC Squadron Inc 119 PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MARYLAND TSA 110 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MICHIGAN D&j Electronics 105 900 Lucy Rd Howell Ml 48843 Kraft Midwest 21 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MISSOURI Ace RC Inc 02116 W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NEW JERSEY RjL Control Systems 121 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 Francis S Key 107 1072 Irick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 Polks/Aristo-Craft 17 346 Bergen Ave Jer sey City NJ 07304 Ocean County RC Service 108 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NEW YORK Lons RC Service 1092062 Rabbit Ln Phoe nix NY 13135 OHIO World Engines 20 8960 Rossash Ave Cin cinnati OH 45236 Aero Models 106 Route 5 7021 Chippewa Rd Medina OH 44256 Seville RC Hobbies 1049818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 Rons RC Service 113 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OREGON Artex Aircraft Supply 103 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PENNSYLVANIA John 1-lickey 114 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TENNESSEE Rivergate Hobby Center Inc 101 700-A Two-Mile Pkwy Goodlettsville TN 37072 TEXAS Tim Ahrens 127 Rt 6 Box 54J Austin TX 78737 Joe DuMond 125 1830 Chevy Chase Car rollton TX 75006 Steve Whisenhunt 117 9025 Oels St Ft Worth TX 76108 Als Hobby 123 10733 Gulf Freeway Hous ton TX 77034 Bill Slaton 129 1005 Phillips Drive Dumas TX 79029 VIRGINIA AMA 01 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Special events trade shows WASHINGTON Anything RC 112 W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WISCONSIN Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 124 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 November 1990 129 Safe Flying No Accident Transmitter Sticker Stations Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders Model Aviation Plans arrive after December 1 1990 will delivered until after Christmas Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 hot item recent Executive Council meeting general review AMA costs including FAI team expenditures col umn month begins some informa tion July 23rd meeting giving latest information Executive Council decided cut funding AMA-paid travel AMA-paid lodging AMA-paid entry fees FAI teams World Championships ever Executive Council decided cut funds shipping model boxes fuel will no longer AMA-financed FAI team uniforms AMA team uni forms appropriate winter use Most World Championships have held during weather ranging hot temperate Concerning fuel shipments oc casions free donated fuels have cost Academy thousands dollars ship overseas previously policy pick ing up bulk shipment costs model boxes however too problem some team members made con certed effort use conservatively designed model boxes other occasions members same team asked AMA pick up tab shipping piano- refrigerator-sized boxes can satisfied AMA hasnt reduced its direct support championship teams has made con certed effort reduce some peri pherals have added significantly cost FAI program New renewal procedures AMA members will shortly receive 1991 bill dues Please notice signature now re quired renewal forms new applica tions AMA membership AMA Safety Code will printed AMA applica tions renewal forms members being asked sign code requirement Simply because violation Safety Code will result no insurance coverage damage caused So imperative AMA members read fully comply AMA Safety Code AMA members earned mem berships ie Contest Directors national district officers etc will once again sent bill marked Free requiring no sub mission dues money However members also must sign bill indicate have read aware AMA Safety Code before AMA mem bership cards will sent Juniors underage Senior members must have parent guardian sign AMA Safety Code addition doing themselves AMA members used 800 tele phone number credit card renewals will receive bill dues marked Prepaid too must sign send AMA Headquarters Safety Code acknowledg ment Admittedly new procedure can cause some degree confusion prob lems However number nature recent claims has forced AMA take step effort gain some measure control over situation Another change AMAs insurance 1991 raises medical coverage $7500 $100000 AMA members increase medical coverage along elimina tion AMA member-to-member familymember-to-member liability insurance ac complishes two things provides higher limit medical coverage injury result ing accidents AMA members also eliminating AMAs exposure painand-suffering lost-wage claims both tween family members between AMA members Muncie news As reported last month Academy now owns property Indiana purpose developing building world-class model flying site museum will soon meeting Muncie tended Property Development Com mittee invited members various AMA Special Interest Groups address site needs potential development Its fully expected construction will begin early 1991 complete 1992 Begin ning 1993 site will further devel oped accommodate necessary facil ities host National Model Airplane Championships types model fly ing its difficult give exact date site will open available flying circumstances suggest possible deadline would carry enormous excite ment Academy has tentatively offered host 1992 Scale World Championships would fantastic include Radio Con trol Control Line World Champion ships Scale models centerpiece week-long grand opening first-ever national flying site Using target midAugust 1992 its possible have site de veloped first-class order conceiv ably significant event aeromod eling history Perhaps would include week-long rally fun fly event complete air show team involvement manu facturers displays climaxed best Scale models around globe World Championships competition budget AMAs midyear financial report has just assembled some de gree pride can reported 50% point year 49% pro jected income 47% projected ex pense Thats pretty fair shootin anyones book jim Buchanan Award Dan Blankenbaker presented Jim Buchanan Award 1990 National Model Airplane Champi onships appropriate some comment made has said powerful force world cohesive set liefs religious organizations perhaps disciplined effective earth Perhaps also explains asso ciations like Academy able effective strength AMA lies its volunteers Jim Buchanan attended first Nats Lincoln NE time competed second Virginia known people wasnt judge event director people seem get pictures lot magazines get lot attention worker Jim always whenever some thing needed done genuinely excited aeromodeling broth ers fascinated see meet peo ple read heard much about twinkle hazel-blue eyes perpetual smile shining out hind lightly grayed beard kind guy could walk up group engaged hot discussion argument calm mere presence message seemed radiate Jim hobby love supposed have fun touched met him way shall never forget Dan presented Jim Buchanan Award because typified spirit larger sense mere existence award reminder us view mod eling hobby having fun cause everyone contributes participates can collectively great things proof lies national rallies National Model Airplane Championships museum have built building vast number pro grams institutions World Champi onship teams frequency committees weve created presently involved developing thousand-acre dream fly ing facilitya project inconceiv able just few short years ago Congratulations Academy youre alive doing well 130 Model Aviation Soviet sportsmen Alexander Gievskiy first place winner FAI Speed years Nats Tsergai lvanov Vitally Blohin Al exander lvashkln display gift AMA Museum understand Preci sion Scale model Russian E-5 beauti fully built Nikolly Polikarpoy fourtime Soviet Nationals winner Compatriot Svctlana Filippova pictured took third place FAI Combat Maria Bustamante customer service repre sentative Membership Department re ceives commendation Executive Di rector Vince Mankowaki Maria recently re ceived Associate Applied Science de gree office administration manage ment Northern Virginia college Connecticut 0 Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbury MA 02331 817 934-8248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Lundry 80 Main St Essex Jet VT 05452 Frederic J Olsen RR 3 Box 140-35 Newport ME 04953 Robert P Sawyer Jr HCR 80 Son 97 Goldsboro ME 04807 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Model Aviation Day third District Model Aviation Day being planned No vember 4 1990 Quinebaug Commu nity College Danielson CT Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event Last year two mailings sent club members didnt get word person felt mailer should sent AMA member shouldnt necessary isnt money time excellent facility allowing space displays well plenty room seminars have outstanding aircraft bring dis play See ad below information Executive Council meeting Council meeting held Muncie IN July 23 1990 Normally meeting held Nats site however year held Muncie Council members could see new site Yes AMA now owns about 950 acres area about one half miles discussion items about building would serve museum offices will first things done site think committee respon sible obtaining site did its work very well appears good property good location Some members have expressed concern about location property felt should have located so-called Sun Belt year-round flying sev eral answers reason felt should go Muncie community support should go place welcome no other property offered would suitable needs have amount support Contest sanctions will appear first part October probably good idea start thinking about clubs con test activities next year get sanc tions early area have fairly short flying season As result some week ends quite heavy activity know some events year re scheduled usually means lose out magazine listing Also remem ber starting 1991 radios used sanctioned events will have have gold sticker plan accordingly Modeler model month Three pic tures month doesnt whole job Harry Newman scratch-built 1A-scale Super Cub powered SuperTigre 61 floats Gold berg total weight 105 lb pictures taken Sebago Lake spring airplane flew very well Note past tense last flight wing failure airplane made unscheduled land ing understand repairable hope will flying again soon Harry liv ing past dont know place can get airplane ride $5 phy MA columnist Anthony Italiano NFFS President John Hunton architect Dis trict IV Gary Bussell AVP District VI regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order AMA President chaired meeting Approval Minutes approved unan imously accept minutes April 21st Executive Council meeting Executive Vice Presidents Report Execu tive Vice President distributed copy audit report year ending December 31 1989 suggested member Council read leisure EVP com mented pro forma statements pro jected three years expenses factored new circumstance buying devel oping Muncie property indicated operating loss 1991 due Mun cie land purchase/development un expected typical result such large undertaking further noted 1992 will again have operating surplus EVP rec ommended AMA Safety Committee review issue liability risk exposure sanctioned events follow AMA rule book consideration given rules policies address issue Executive Directors Report Executive Directors report included changes han dling some internal processes report cluded information about pilot program 1991 renewals 800 telephone line open during July August September 1990 additionally noted AMA has $10 minimum purchases via credit cards Henceforth recommendations awarding AMA Scholarships will presented Ex ecutive Council earlier year time Executive Councils Nats meeting scholarships can awarded before school year commences CompuServe computer communica tions system has available AVPs trial basis deemed acceptable some therefore moved accepted Council continue offering Com puServe service associate vice presidents Executive Director Emeritus Report Exec utive Director Emeritus has completed draft FAI document updating AMA history since 1967 Additionally Executive Director Emeritus reported engaged continuation personality profile videos working information placards accompany display models museum consensus Council members viewed completed personality profile videos have historical appli cation will popular distribution Executive Director Emeritus reported will present proposition contin ued service Executive Councils review Finance Committee Finance Committee chairman reported its next meeting committee will concern itself fine-tuning 1991 budget using previously distributed pro forma documents guide Nats Steering Committee chairman noted firm data Nats expenses/income arent available early time empirical formation indicates close match pre vious projections Special Interest Groups Special Interest Group seeking advice concerning employment contract managing editor its publication will provided legal opinion Council Property Acquisition Development Com mittee PADCOM chairman advised next step will joint meeting committee representatives Special Interest Groups parties will involved discussion long-range use devel opment flying site Council given opportunity seeing recently pur chased property firsthand Following presentation preliminary sketches plans committee chairman ar chitect Reston AMA HQ building Council discussed propertys potential Frequency Technical Director reported current inventory status AMA mon itors analyzers also noted FCC released Notice Proposed Rule Making concerning manufacture narrow-band transmitters attor ney preparing letter will file FCC behalf further reported AMA will no longer check transmitters trade shows sticker stations now business will taking over task Sound Committee Among issues discussed question liability risk authors include product information articles model airplane sound agreed legal opinion will obtained sub ject Insurance During Insurance Safety Committee report chairman recom mended behalf committee fol lowing proposed changes changes Continued page 134 November 1990 131 EC SynopsisCont pg 127 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 Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonjers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresok 9 Wiltow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockyort NY 14094 Ray Juxctkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Adam SaBler 41 Perry Ave Lathars NY 12110 Lon Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FroehiloS Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts sit ref lec tive mood Indianapolis International Airport awaiting nonstop aircraft during day headed LGA home have just concluded third consecutive Executive Council meeting 1990 wish could have shared experience us did Tony Italiano president National Free Flight Society formally registered Spe cial Interest Group AMA As official hence reliable account proceedings shall provided elsewhere magazine shall move right along hardly mystery nor assume AMA anxious create aeromodeling center may justly proud have greatly out grown present headquarters Reston VA working space standpoint burgeoning belief deserve prestigious base operations also centrally located continen tal United States Existing plans basic location area Muncie IN give prom ise fulfilling both fundamental requirements same time providing very extensive flying areas arrived Muncie day before EC meeting order get overall look real estate involved After three trips around countryside architect/AMA member John Hunton am opinion shall satisfied ultimate con clusion worthy project Silent Electric Fliers Long Island Since last report concerning newly formed entity have received letter its organizer Mr J Lewis Putt Jr letter heaps praise upon other Long Island club Suffolk Wings MAC AMA 472 Ridge NY permitting Electric group use its field Rocky Point LI its very first contest Mr Putt reports fol lows spite morning rain showers 15 mem bers showed up 20 electric-powered RC planes Suffolk Wings generous hosts made sure SEFLI members felt wel come Everyone chance fly times made first event great suc cess types Electric planes repre sented Gas power fliers witnessed event amazed what Eledrics can would appreciate very much could find some space monthly column thank Suffolk Wings generosity toward club loan field event field pay use refused accept reim bursement us sort sportsmanship should publicly rewarded ModelAviation 132 Model Aviation Ive included group picture taken tween raindrops Thank again support interest Electric flying Halls Fame developments recently received letter good friend Joe Beshar forming July 3 just past Westover Field Chicopee MA inducted Hall Fame Society Antique Modelers SAM favors us follow ing picture SAM President Jim Adams oresentine him valued citation No sooner completed foregoing ac count current District 2 report received Reston HQ listing AMA members have se lected Council Past AMA Presidents years group inductees AMA Hall Fame wit Joe Beshar Paul Boyer James Cahill Carl Fries Milton Hueguelet extend heartiest congratulations Long Island Silent Flyers AMA 1276 live within moderate traveling distance Long land have desire join excellent model Soaring club suggest contact above entity through its president Mr Bob Teseo 1-718/4632986 Paul Bell 1516/981-1227 club has over 70 members may able fit would well worth try hope make Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA have recently learned plans call holding 15th annual Syracuse Sym posium Saturday January26 1991 Art Home Center New York State fair grounds information reaches us through thoughtfulness courtesy newly elected secretary CNYMAA Mr Richard 1 Dick Snyder PO Box 72 N Main St Man nsville NY tel 1315/465-4113 congrat ulate Dick fellow officers Tim Pease president Glenn Cady VP Lon Sauter treasurer anticipate pleasure join ing 15th Syracuse Symposium 1/26/91 Everett W Langworthy AMA Executive Coun cil member representing National Aeronau tic Association NAA have just received news release National Aeronautic As sociation NAA announcing Mr Langworthy three other deserving gentlemen have selected receive coveted Elder Statesman Aviation Award NM Said award established 1954 honor out standing Americans efforts over period years have made contributions significant value aeronautics have reflected credit upon America themselves Nominations solicited over 200 ganizations aviation leaders United States selection made distin guished committee 30 aviation leaders segments aviation community According text NM news re lease basis Mr Langworthys selection leadership Executive Vice Pres ident NM both United States internationally Federation Aeronautique Internationale also described NM release pilot over 12000 hours types military civilian aircraft promoted nurtured helped coordinate sport aviation United States Having served Ev AMA Executive Coun cil number years have developed great respect gentleman has earned collective appreciation val ued participation aeromodeling ac tivities Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc AMA 925 club widely recognized highly regarded especially New York Pennsylvania neighboring parts Ca nada timehonored outstanding multiinterest aeromodeling organization group based Buffalo-Cheektowaga NY area past 35 years has promoted model aviation its phases locally abroad thus earning highest respect general public well government officials agencies club excels good public exposure AMA through flying shows regular mall dis plays various major competitions involv ing model aircraft various types sizes attracting spectators far wide group advocates promotes practices safety both air ground group has set excellent example secure maintain flying field its mem bers live harmony neighboring community Upon foregoing facts AMA granted petition club presented prestigious Award Excellence arranged have AVP Buffalo area physically present award club officers shown following photograph left right Stan Duszczak VP Phil Grzes kowiak president holding plaque John Grigg AVP George Manos treasurer Bruce Knox secretarv Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc AMA 424 Dick Sarpolus editor above clubs ex cellent Newsletter thats its name Newsletter has written piece July 1990 issue same consider important enough bring attention regardless RC frequency upon operate am 534 MHz among other non-ham-band fre quencies compliment Dick upon thought-provoking contribution flying safety article dwells part upon sub ject six-meter frequency flags Most members dont care about sixmeter frequencies because few use field Ive ham license years have flying six meters years Im particularly interested han dle frequencies Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 Went Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dab Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe addrean EMAIL 7378712 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1214 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25084 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15872 Jay Meaiy 208 Witrser St Cieartieid PA 18830 Joveph S Vialay 1381 Creobrook Dr Macmae OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15813 Greendaie Ave Mapie HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Haiiowell Ct Bennalem PA 19020 Mark WiinOn 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 15704 Phone 717 287-8970 Monday August 6 very positive dem onstration produced Pennsylvania State Parks Commission West Shore Fly ing Society hosted event its fine field northern Harrisburg parks director Mr William Forrey along several staff witnessed demo appeared enlightened efforts AMA personnel assisting included District IV Vice President Howard Crispin discussed sound demonstrated simple methods its measurement Geoff Styles introduced program AMA video Partnerships Carl Maroney explained AMA insurance program Doug Pratt pilots flew demonstration Several pilots West Shore Club surrounding area per formed flawless flying routines wish thank devoted day demonstration efforts commendable An interesting sidelight demo ex hibited Doug Pratt Harrisburg area Channel 12 has interference generated nearby paging system Doug initially flew 1991 gold radio awideband receiver very obvious pager causing some glitches system Doug changed 1991 narrow-band receiver flew rest day problems clearcut example 1991 equip ment does work better using could save valuable models 1990 Nats very well attended members District Ill Although list too long individually name District Ill winners offer congratulations com petition fierce provided enjoyment also great make new acquaintan ces renew previous experiences clubs Lancaster County R/C Club three members attend Nats three brought home trophies Thats called batting thousand club members Sid Hurst George Fetter Bill Kametz Congratulations Immediately following Nats Coun cil moved Muncie IN view new prop erty purchased national flying site development potential site mindboggling AMA members should able enjoy hobby no matter what discipline pursues have over thousand acres open construction Preliminary de signs being developed have some interesting ideas incorporate please advise soon possible question will have first contest still un decided opinion first contest could 1992 first Nats 1994 depends budgetary factors member ship support next few years mem bers Academy will have site can enjoy very proud Discussion pertaining FAI program highlights Muncie Coun cil meeting Although FAI budget cut some extent program should hindered great deal FAI program vi tal necessity modelers over world Without superior type competition refinements enjoyed individual sport modeler would exist International friend ship necessity within turmoil todays world FAI catalyst friendship Nats fortunate make acquaintance Gerald Price Cen tral Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Gerald warded some pictures clubs sec ond float-fly held Jim Dodds private pond Below Troy Groehl holds Gerald Prices orig inal design Ultra excellent fun fly de sign also great water Another Geralds pictures Troys wife Cheryl Groehl hubbys model Cheryl Groehl shows off Trays handiwork Dave Deitz Beltzville Flying Machine Society also sent some pictures annual float-fly Thirty-nine pilots flew total 163 times very enjoyable weekend Special thanks go out Mauch Chunk Lake Park Director Dennis Demara Fish Com mission Director Wayne Alfono sup port permission utilize beautiful site year Below Simon Corson stands among some great planes flown Simon Carson BFMS float-fly Ed Zemaitis West Shore Flying Soci ety Harrisburg brought 10-ft model Martin Marina PBM Frequent-C-Flyers central Pennsyl vania encourage newcomers allowing total use airways evening week Jack Woodford snapped picture Vandewater family Pete son Mott during Beginners Night am extending personal invitation attend 1991 AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Field Dayton OH June 891991 fun-filled weekend will held Air Force Museum includes forms modeling Plan now attend November 1990 133 model conscientious modelers have met district Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area R/C Society Dick great orRanizer does quite well mike Gerald Prices Ultra floatplane Dick Sheppard Mansilela area R/C SocIety Vandewater family flying Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Riok Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harriaonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scolty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 18809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paai Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevills NC 28301 Phone Evening 1919 488-5986 Summer passing very quickly dont know whether theres activity concerned what situation actu ally time sure getting away year journey out Nation als Executive Council meeting bit longer usual rained except 50 miles drive out trip back better regard Nationals went off quite well turnout very good part yet unexplained rather large number no-shows especially RC Pattern arrived event would beyond doubt have best tended Free Flight will follow October same site site next year has determined date Lawrence ville has asked return engagement possibility Several other sites mentioned nothing positive now Executive Council meeting held Muncie IN following Nationals provided first opportunity Council see land just pur chased make acquaintance local business community has impressed site preliminary long-term plan develop ment actual work will take consider able length time likely some events could held late 1991 1992 Nationals very proba bly 1994 no point doing things panic having redo thing later date Careful planning development will ensure very beautiful center aeromodeling fair amount preliminary work site preparation done An access road will need put considerable amount grading seeding neces sary drainage has provided certain areas couple pits hog ma nure have removed Planting trees around perimeter will also early operation will fast-growing va riety rather large building will put up early development will serve utility structure contain offices maintenance facilities forth future will serve greater number func tions Everything should follow prescribed path no wasted effort funds Spe cial Interest Groups will consulted input finished project will surely take seven 10 years till fruition Id like publicly express appreciation community provided reception information Executive Council ensures excellent rapport will exist between area Academy cidentally latest map area has AMA site marked Retired Aeromodeling doubt best activities someone re tired considering entering stage life large number people out started modeling early point life School family work often took away activity years Now faced complete change life can return enjoy sport Modeling offers finer home activities challenge building people have reserved skills early years outdoor activity comes later relearns fly Bill German Cape St Clair Annapolis MD example Bill first built models back 1920s recently got back aeromodeling ARF Aristocraft powered K&B 20 engine After period trial error Bill has learned fly Ra dio Control aircraft bug having bitten anew Bill has progressed bigger goals himself has now completed yet flown PICA Waco YMF biplane very first building project 47 years Bill spent over year project en joyed bit time accompany ing photo Bill Waco Inciden tally Bill 73 years young soarIng soaring major activity through out District IV number clubs dedi cated entirely category clubs concentrate Power modeling have fair number individuals Soar ing clubs really sport conduct organized activities practically month year Baltimore Area Soaring Society Silent Knights Soaring Society Delaware Capital Area Soaring Association wide area membership including District Columbia High Country Soaring Club Ashe ville NC area Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts Tidewater Model Soaring Society Norfolk area Rich mond Radio Control Soaring Society other groups dedicated Soaring out would like know can add list times get calls individuals mov ing area would like know specific-category club located no problem clubs pro vide newsletter am sometimes aware other active groups next photo shows some interna tional atmosphere thats present Soaring meets taken Tidewater Model Soaring Society meet Bill Saun ders farm Cuckoo VA photo courtesy Herk Stokely Left right photo Herk Stokely USA known monthly column Flying Models publisher Soartech series active flier involved other Soaring activi ties Cohn Britcher England also mem ber TMSS Bob Botha South Africa Bruce Abell Australia contributor model publications down under truly international group often includes fliers other countries meets approved Council mutual agreement between Model Aeronautics Association Canada Inc MAAC Academy Model Aeronau tics place January 1991 agreement allows card-holding MAAC mem bers fly AMA club fields enter AMA sanctioned events US being AMA members provision effect MAAC members USA conditional upon use USA frequencies ad herence AMA Safety Code As follow-up unresolved issue coverage students instructors moved carried insurance policy endorsed cover AMA members desig nated chartered clubs instructors both instructor student flying one-on-one basis non-competition nondemonstration designated club flying sites However instructor permit ted accept compensation program exceed 30 days per individual stu dent AMA membership application will modified include statement member signs indicating agreement comply Academy Safety Code Ad ditionally members must now provide writ ten report accident Headquarters within 60 days Another endorsement recommended committee shall clarify Academys position regarding punitive dam ages Council moved accepted spe cifically exclude punitive exemplary treb le damages give notice will defend insureds against such claims pay behalf such judgments moved accepted liability cov erage deleted member-to-member member-to-relative family member claims same time medical coverage benefit members will increased $7500 $100000 Council approved committee recommendation eliminate special mem bership rates afforded National Asso ciation Rocketry AMA member liability surance now limits $100000 coverage cars boats rockets Council agreed restraining barriers now required flying Control Line Speed models FAI AMA-appointed juries approved team selection contests F3D F3B Fl Continued page 138 134 Model Aviation EC SynopsisCont pg 131 Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Tennessee Alabama attend FF South Carolina 0 Tonnesseemeets FF people founded AMA V1936 way DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartotzewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Gustavo Diaz 6-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 Thortlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertuil Ave Miami FL 23132 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrsa GA 30062 Freddie Rice 3066 Burkson Cove Memphit TN 36116 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency CoordInator Burnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Gil Stallings Port St Lucie FL called feel well qualified become Safe ty Inspector Giant Scale models Gil Write AMA Technical Director Robert Underwood HQ will send questionnaire quiz expertise necessary Leader Member CD Robert will pass competency issue qualifi cation says now have about 30 Safety Inspectors US Robert says some have experience qualifies inspect full-size aircraft although absolute requirement Sonny Branch important member 110-member Seminole RC Club Talla hassee sends snap above son Da vid Davids beautiful daughter Penny Penny holding Sig Seniorita Sonny says runs shes quiet cant hear Now dont know whether referring model air plane Penny hand could OS 2OFPW hes talking about other hand could little girl have 12-year-old house sneaks up time Sonny goes say gets up have beg get down uld go either way too first blush would appear talking about model plane other hand could re ferring Penny again case 12year-old woman house spent very lit tIe time ground first six years lifeshe made carry enough factual evidence pre sented Sonnys letter make proper de termination Have ever seen Free Flight contest go District V time People Texas Illinois Kentucky Missouri . People come everywhere Florida See tills little kid motorOiKe e Paul Lewis Fayetteville GA age 13 shown handmade chuck Glid er FF have builder-of-the-model rule have build own model Will PJs model fly will 13-yearold big contests Well Ill give clue daddy shown behind him Jim Lewis world-class Free Flight master So dont think need worry about Junior Hell turn out okay maybe get beating gets home Only teasine course Pictured left right Lewis Dot Odom Marion IL Carl Loehle Tullahoma TN lovely lady Marion jinny Basta Let tell secret time Illinois stretched Canada Gulf Mexico included Ala bama Mississippi parts Kentucky Tennessee 1809 Beginning 1717 French province Louisiana turned over England 1763 became county Virginia 1778 ended up Indiana Territory 1800 1809 have good friend AMA Council Jim Sears Dont tell Jim about may come south grab old Illinois land reattach District VI Jim sure hope aint reading Anyway Illinois residents like travel south Alabama Tennessee Free Flight contests because people area polite forgiving well edu cated very understanding Also little airplanes fly better because air lot thicker less gravity Well okay anyway Lewis Dot come Alabama Tennessee year demonstrate expertise model planes Dot has 12-in Peanut Scale close will fly two minutes eas ily anytime looks like made Swiss watch factory made too Shown winners greedily iCK ing over spoils winning Items pro vided generous manufacturers deal ers Included necessarily order CD Tom Hepler Ronnie Thomp son Don Smith Christi Thompson Mark Smith Buddy Ratliff Stan Smith others Randall Hopkins Richard Rikel both Paducah KY attended Toms FF meet above three weeks later passed out sad poem showed up Lee Websters annual fling both Free Flight Radio Control Manchester TN No room entire poem chorus Hopkins Rikel fliers string successes expires red muck cotton luck turns roen. Secret note Clifford Hiatt Win ter Gardens FL never inten tion part AMA Council arbi trarily cut FAI funding percentage stead eliminated uniforms shipping costs fuel model boxes Henceforth cnntstant will nay own boxes Marshall Grover Decatur AL specting fathers Sig Astro Hog father Carl said officials Sig Hob bypoxy gave him advice help him finish plane looks almost big enough Marshall speed off Plenty say thats space folks Arent glad live District V November 1990 135 ricrurea aoove Lontest Hepler annual FF bash held old WW II Air Force field Courtland AL surrounded paperwork responsibil ity 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 Baiiard 5 Box 90 Decatur iN 46733 Gary Busseii 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie iN 47304 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Deb & Scott Juatice 156 South Franzen Bensesviiie IL 60106 Wiliiam Kern 1508 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Chartie WaIts 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zinimer Box 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hoisten 616 W 30th St IIigginsviiie MO 64037 Home 616 584-2461 Work 816584-7121 Fax 616 584-7766 July sit keyboard month has already made up lack travel June Im ready rest first trip month Reston discuss safetyand insurance joint com mittee meeting discussion instructor coverage new people need some sort protection until AMA policy takes hold paid structor program After discussion started FAI program cost reduc tion group came up some good cuts FAI program dont really hurt fluff reduction Id planned trip St Louis next day got back home too late make nec essary contacts forgo time huh just wanted let know mind made trip Sunday Indy RC South its annual American Diabetes Associa tion Fly-In Turnout great weather great gang ended up going over target event fun time allexcept Bob Godfrey plane folded wing spectator points quite good though Sorry Bob throw Oh almost forgot event netted American Diabetes Association $2100 possible $300 local compa nies sure beats $1800 figure after long shot fact its three times last years amount Congrats guys gals did real well next stop Tiger Shark coun try Corbin KY club meeting following Monday night enjoyable time discussed several club- AMA-related items sure tough getting up next morning though next weekend Nats Needless say attention turned toward since district year tried get air first Saturday less desirable weather forced turn back Thats spelled low ceilings bad visibility So went Sunday weather very nice little cool arrived Quickie 500 going full swing headquarters area get ting startup day coffee concession stands Things good first contest day Sure some minor problems solved event off good start spent rest day having good time got help being air port Unicom official making sure full-scale aircraft operations could continue much possible went back Nats again Tuesday Thursday using other days get some work done employer day attended heard more people very happy Nats sites couldnt have proud fact add icing cake now strongly considering site future Nats dates over next five years Hey fel las CL Stunt will forgotten either Over 1100 contestants/mechanics en tered about 1800 events Add 142 entered Indoor events John son City TN stage set record year Nats events NFFS expecting huge crowd combined FF/SAM events being held October Lawrence ville Go Now let give special thanks spent tireless hours helping years Nats know know did great job Nats could have happened Thank very much Im forgetting cities Lawrenceville Vincennes either went out us right As result Im sure well going back Frank Roales extra-special thanks goes out missed Scale event Nats Rain home kept grounded drove grand city Muncie next day Council meeting time again spe cial meeting because taking good look new flying site property Thats right weve bought city Muncie took real good care us city officials made us feel welcome able spend some time get know new neighbors Theyre very pleasant peo ple Anyway discussed new purchase planning etc great length off running its going some time before can start flying models think itll about first quarter 1992 before work far enough along hold contest season new site Well just have wait see have go after some big corporate bucks can really get show road strongly suggest read EC meet ing synopsis time changes insurance take effect next year should aware Some tended reduce risk insurance funds shouldnt problem start Anyway please read want alert changes Thats travel July intended go Richmond IN pig roast As luck would have wasnt able make contact decided stay home surely missed great feast Shucks Muncie meeting given new AVP slot specifically asked slot could complete Justices team Bensenville IL Deb already doing job just needed title Lets wel come aboard Oh yes fine team too Theyre excellent addition AVP list OK now lets get pictures etc month little luck can just about catch up change Larry Stone Prez Cloud Dusters RC Club Milan IL sent two photos us wish could see true colors first thought full-scale Anyone care race Next i sent pnooo 00 Mac McWil liams Shelbyville IL As can see picture Mac sitting wheelchair photo taken recover ing auto accident darned near killed him Ill leave out details broken bones gore pretty well torn up Well photo proves strong desire get back flying field kept him alive got meet Mac Nats pleased see no longer man wheelchair Instead very busy working Nats think must have worked day because saw him regular basis Hes nice fella too Hey before forget thats Jim Hostetler doing assisting Mac Thanks Jim Enough now. 136 Model Aviation iuve tildi IVIdUt ye iways UCCI] SWeI 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 Fax 313-346-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Vaiiey MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hans 5394 Engiish Dr Troy Mi 46096 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knrfe River MN 55609 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoSs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 46054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Went 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander Wi 54501 Steve Dudzinnki Cant PO Box 924 Dearborn Mi 46121 Another column do. ks Jim Jean Lasik filling last month have yet see report look forward reading will about same time see Ive received some photos use space several ideas AMA can improved better serve membership Its great get put because shows care about AMA district Keep formation coming Nats LawrencevilleNincennes vacation line first heat 6 am pace hectic say least Cheating Q-500 very low point racing wonder what solution will make fun again Maybe fly Formula and/or FAI cannot enter Q-500 have comments made suggest ing because anyone can enter Nats isnt actually National Championships Well look eveni can see classes catego ries winners recognized top dogs nation Look what would hap pen elimination events district send representatives event Midwest no mula pilots could entrants competitive enforced limited en try predominant district means few spots available larger interest group Nope opinion Nats Nats Special championships run SIGs members necessarily whole AMA membership interesting see various sites used events Control Line Stunt gang worst conditions Big Art Archie Adamisin goi squared away hand tools after both road sweepers broke down Speed guys tended fly over top safety fence needs higher current 10 feet went watch RC Scale Saturday really boring Control Line Scale terrific turnout types models look central marquee wellattended place get information meet old faces missed Johnny Clemensit wasnt same him amazed interest met restaurants stores both towns townspeople de lighted being visited Aunt Helens regular basis after long morning field would rate Nats high level room im provement event fill conver sations long returned home just over week off Iowa Byron Expo Ida Grove Another 14 hours driving end ing up once-sleepy town largest event Iowa takes place need model future event ex ample consider Over years Byron has improved changed format ac commodate large-scale modelers cludes super campsite trade displays ums demonstrations storage frequen cy control followed fullscale aviation show fabulous Fight ing Back hear will change European arena next year Does mean models will also changeSpitfires Messerschmitts managed get help running AMA display very pleasant meet district members other AMA people too also discov ered AMA display needs some im provement interesting public feel small display museum items video would help biggest gripe removal credit late en rollment will item next EC agenda read newsletters trip back Ida Grove companions shar ing driving Remember cannot get clubs see hear what doing need have news sent either newsletters individual re ports photos included Any way get read newsletters other month find difficult glean teresting news So much content similar describing dues field problems meetings regular activities nearly 250 clubs try get out during off-season areas will never get see visit Lo cal associations help gather repre sentatives clubs can talk get know other District Roundup Indian City has spent funds effort place drains its field will already has made field us able wet weather Cloudbusters has instituted Life Achievement Award rec ognition important contributions model general aviation winners Bill Bishop Joe Dallaire Jim Doolittle Jimmy Stewart Dave Stott Lakeland R/C Club has monthly hosts PS wets its annual air show Sunday better e clever name MISS periodical MISS mation e area new mem ber Modelers Council Michigan Whirlybirds now uses Ford Utica Test Track once month e DAM has now stituted spotter flying Rouge Park WMRAM has lost its new field prob lems being sorted out members spread out among other local clubs Grassfield has annual race cludes over-60 divisionage capacity Minneapolis Modeler has zinger Oh well Im just volunteer trying best high-level Free Flighter UK long time ago Meanwhile its still con test season word fall has ap peared Good flying November 1990 137 Stan Splewak ot ucoroit nero oaeiers taching new Cub Roy Dietz Michigan Whirlybirds shows off new bird Wayne County Air Show Photo Jim Adams Chetek HS Wisconsin students Gentle Lady built part aeronautics class taught Jim Adams unusuai aecor iiemert bipe Jim Adams teaches advanced math computer science physics aeronautics Photo Jock Delisle River District Eagle members help Dennis Mead fly Ugly Stik Mark Massey built model special control station Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 805 Murk NC Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Greuens 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springo AR 71913 Gil Horutman PO Boo 490 Spring Branch TX 78070-0490 Bill Kimbro 2108 Wood St Teuarkanu TX 75501 dRon Stantield 28 Oukridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkinu 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 78018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75008 Legislation model airplanes within state Louisiana following brief follow up about what happened piece legislation Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA past several months Lou isi ana State House Representatives passed HB 1002 bill gives individual par ishes right regulate model airplanes may flown bill sent senate little rea son believe would pass easily piece legislation result modelers concerned about noise problems creating others large number modelers participated defeat unpleasant proposal Charlie Castaing New Iberia LA real organizer pusher cause Without diligence would have chance present case Mr Hal Ward Clinton LA donated valuable legal advice research work members Northwest Aero RIG Club West Monroe LA provided infor mation citizens complaint upon proposed legislation based Carl Maroney AMA HQ responded quick ly call provided vital contact entirety AMA members Louisiana Hundreds modelers wrote letters representatives about 20 took time off work traveled corners state counted senate com mittee hearing Baton Rouge Everyone gained valuable experience insight legislative process works may need such capability future problem could arise session legislature think other modelers would interested what happened could provide few paragraphs publica tion District 9 report way ex pressing thanks spent time effort critical issue bill defeated unanimous vote Local Municipal Affairs Com mittee Louisiana Senate session legislature now over bill cannot resubmitted until 1991 Best regards Glenn Gresens AVP District 8 would like congratulate modelers Louisiana took time fight legis lative bill proves AMA can assist modelers such impor tant issue job well done Nationals report years Nationals held Lawrenceville IL large number competitors participating District 8 unable meet visit enjoyed talking saw meandering around took few photos District 8 modelers Nationals working away Shown photos Wayne Ap ostolico Arlington TX Mid-Cities RIC Club describing head-on midair collision Chip Hydes model Wayne showing what left after such impact Pattern site opportunity visit Billy Cun ningham Tulsa OK flying Malibu FAI Pattern model Bill placed top five event Mike Greb Sulphur Springs TX lames Verbick Baton Rouge LA shown presenting Scale models another photo group years Nationals 1157 partici pants very good considering no Free Flight events held infor mation winners specific event check elsewhere issue Frequency monitor last District 8 meeting held Houston TX asked another ICOM frequency monitor could obtained district checked Joe Dumond District 8 Frequency Coordinator indicated would nice have obtain cost ICOM monitor $1200 complete ship ping case hand-held unit will available near future hope will meet demand another unit club has need equipment call Joe Dumond number listed col umn heading have elec trical engineer operate unit very easy use Keep letters photos coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 134 FAI document compiled materi als several sources given over Competitions Department Director re write Council agreed approve adopt section document concern ing AMA-appointed FAI juries AMAsponsored team selection finals discussion overall FAI budget Council agreed discontinue funding FAI team model box transportation team uni forms AMA arrangements costs asso ciated fuel shipment Council also agreed disallow per diems representatives annual ClAM meeting Paris no longer fund travel lodging per diem costs Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation James Verbick Baton Rouge LA just finished flight J-3 Cub Sports men Scale Nate photo Wayne Apoatolico what left model after mldafr Chip Hydes air plane Nats photo Jerry Sprinkle prepanng Giant Scale J-3 Cub fnr nn official flighti Nate photo sign proclaiming east end Sweetwater Airport home newly formed Sweetwater Model Aircraft Club recently erected Serving president ciub Richard Osborne Roscoc Biii Cunningham Malibu FAI Pattern model uses YS 120 four-stroke power Nats photo Mike Greb Bill Biachoff Profile Carrier models Nate photo Odoredo as 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672ISAJ Fax 303-420-1870 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver Co 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendali St Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hurt Saline KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9824 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinstor Steve Mangles dx Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 822-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 special announcement time District IX will have two new associate vice presidents work AMA mat ters information sharing some time now has need get local representation two modelingpopulated areas district eastern rim district Kansas City metro area southwestern part district Denver metro area asked volunteers some time back delighted several candidates willing volunteer some val uable personal modeling time ser vice fellow District IX colleagues peers several very well qual ified candidates deliberate con siderably making two appoint ments want publicly thank can didates expression willingness serve AMA District IX hope will support new AVPs use exper tise benefit aeromodeling expect share some comments newly appointed AVPs next month Please welcome volunteer list RL Doc Scraper additional AVP Kansas 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 tel 1-913/6482522 Don Atwood additional AVP Colorado 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 tel 1-303/671-7090 AMA info AMA Headquarters has new bro chure Its super well-done item individuals clubs use promoting informing non-AMA potential members about organization titled Take Flight Fancy. r Leave Ground available Mar keting Department Geoff Styles Director Write call get few share friends give prospective new members clubs Election time coming up fall Dis tricts 3 7 11 Executive Vice Presidents office District IX AMA members will have opportunity vote fice Executive Vice President sense office-holder acts treasurer AMA Dave Brown incumbent running office Though District IX members will voting EVP office candi dates might interested know Bob Browns name incumbent will ap pear ballot District 3 Pete Wa ters name incumbent will appear ballot District 7 Ed McColloughs incumbent Damian Rhodes names will appear ballot District 11 AMA clubs can look forward new Club Video newsletter style service near future Executive Council voted funds put out initial issue will looking forward feedback individu als groups Look late fall Please read synopsis July 23 Council minutes other AMA informa tion right pages Model via tion synopsis published following meeting can get good feel business conducted behalf Follow what volunteer officers ing organizationyou can see voted various issues Did know could renew AMA membership 800 phone number fall Heres make chore easy AMA members currently holding 1990 membership can renew directly AMA HQ calling toll free 1-800/832-8312 Use Visa MasterCard charge cards special operator answers call between 8 am 4 pm EDT think can use service up October 1st mak ing easier AMA renewal workload letting get new membership card faster use service let know like Ill share feedback decision makers future plan ning Lots fall activity contest flyin calendar Check out calendar sec tion magazine make plans en joy great fall flying sessions throughout district School started week August 20 writer thats about busiest time year except maybe getting school closed June next month Keep cards let ters pictures coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 138 Space Models Education formation subcommittee representatives determined US bid host World Championships shall offered un less Council has first presented bud get has reviewed feasibility such endeavor Pending acceptable budget ing developed hosting Special Inter est Group AMA HQ Executive Coun cii expressed interest hosting Scale World Championships Muncie 1992 Free Flight World Championships California 1993 Pennsylvania case District 3 Vice President reported meeting scheduled Oc tober will include demonstrations model flying officials State Parks Commission Other business Council agreed allocate additional AVP District Sand District 6 two additional AVPs District 9 Council agreed development video news letter regular distribution clubs vi able project cost-prohibitive time However agreed pro duce prototype Council authorized lim ited expenditure production distri bution same vice presidents request additional receiver monitor district denied Council noted motion did fail principle such purchases should come out district operating funds discussion National Model Air plane Championships noted search venue 1991 Nats shall following priority order 1 Chicopee MA 2 Lawrenceville IL 3 Lincoln NE4 Smyrna TN 5 Bryant College Station TX next meeting Finance Commit tee shall Reston VA October 13-14 Following approval awards decided next Executive Council meeting shall October 27-28 AMA Headquarters Res ton VA Nominating Committee committee re ported following candidates shall placed 1991 ballot Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent District 3 Bob Brown incumbent District 7 PetoWaters incumbent District 11 Ed MtCollough incumbent Damian Rhodes AMA AWARDS Officer Awards Award Appreciation First-level award presented discretion VicePresident President Executive Director District service special recognition Superior Service Second-level award presented approval Execu tive Council often local service national Distinguished Service Third-level award presented approval Execu tive Council long-term service AMA office committee Meritorious Service Automatic outgoing Executive Council members Fellow Certificate Automatic outgoing President also long dedicated AMA service behalf others Recipient need have held office Club Individual Awards Technical Award Presented ap proval Executive Council techni cal achievements better modeling etc Vital Peoples Award Up six cash awards per year unsung heroes club level have earned recognition fellow members Hall Fame Presented approval Council Past Presidents Almost equal Fellow Certificate Service others prime consideration Presidents Legion Honor Presented approval President Executive Di rector Executive Vice-President ma jor personal donation major fund raising exceptional financial contribution Season Flyers Patch Presented re ward flying least once month 12 months Club officer approval Award Service Issued club ap proval vice-president community ser vice Award Achievement Issued clubs approval vice-president service competition area Award Excellence Issued clubs approval Executive Council Con stitutes upgrade Award Service Award Achievement other significant achievement November 1990 139 Arizona S California ii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19181 9818837 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e24747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4738 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Darwin Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnuf Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St. Sacramenlo CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Fl San Jose CA 99138 David Peitz 20450 Celtic St Chafsworfh CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 C Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beity Siream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 3318 South Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 88403 Frequency Coordinstors George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 3821982 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92827 Academy action Council meeting over smoke Clearing meeting Nats Ill bet folks head office happy above Notwithstanding Muncie delegation headed up Vicky Veach absolutely charming hosted numerous functions cluding reception Council Rad dison Hotel mayor handed out keys city few speeches finished off eve ning treated ride through newly acquired property great deal energy money time effort perseverance remain ahead AMA final development piece land hope up task dont bend compromise before its completion national organization size AMA should stand tall front picture below represents scale topographic view drawn architect John Hunton property eventually would become John architect largely responsible Reston HQ feeling got meeting immediate expenditure another million-plus dollars order put access roads usable runway After flight site next picture depicts John Huntons conception initial development men e dark area centered base RC Pattern Sport area bankruptcy Im told steps away its pur chase can see upper right-hand side picture some proposed buildings entrance access road heading out proposed initial runway buildings repre sent future museum Headquarters AMA Although has never really voted upon feel consensus Council move Headquarters Virginia Muncie light white square spots picture represent residential units property currently bargaining ex ception has dark spot over half cemetery same tour traveled state owned lake name escapes purpose trip look lo cal flight site pictures below give hint beautiful facility created Muncie Delaware County clubs wnen i see tnis i come unglued picture sent liie misplaced note somehow incorporated FAI expensereduction issue result debate deletion some expenses con nected much else World competitors should breathe sigh relief feelings echoed letters received expand expense base make up additional cost additional market ing promos Im positive-side business type motto Spend make first Check elsewhere AMA News section Model Aviation detailed syn opsis entire Council session Its very formative keeps updated AMA spending money last thing well get Ten Vince Mankowski ED AMA Rally Muncie scheduled first second third September has canceled Mr Reese owner Reese air port has expressed viewpoint Headquarters local modelers various oth ers Muncie community agree Es sentially viewpoint AMA has published its intended use property has discussed use property community large especially im mediate neighbors property use property included entry property northwest corner internal road system would keep AMA traffic ad joining county roads absolute minimum rally held Reese Field would see AMA traffic adjoining small county roads modeling use property previously announced considered District direction havent done letter month recently owe Heres says what want hear Dear Mr Keyawa Having read column April 1990 issue Im interested patches mentioned Being California native son having flown years would appre ciate price list available items since Im unable Pomona person Thank Sincerely William E Power Priest River ID Bill list mail includes hats transparent stickers patches T-shirts Thanks forgetting us out good ol California District 10 another David B Eichstedt Prescott AZ Dear Regg Greetings Arizona Im David Eich stedt aeronautical engineering student Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott used president schools RC club ERAU High Desert Flyers course load became too difficult con tinue Grades first photographs first Arizona jet Rally held last November famous infamous Spook Hills flying site Mesa first attempt taking quality de tailed photos models possible biggest problem documenting photo owners hard track down get information did find often impossible talk due noise What little information got have printed back photo Maybe youll find couple column would really like article event next model magazine would take have suggestions have lots talk about need get started homework Ill write call sometime have time Have great day Sincerely David B Eichstedt AMA #1410 story Dave know can make fly think Im out room Ill see Crows Landing Formula Regional Cham pionships Sheldons Open House TOC Schneider Cup Patches Give call Edge 140 Model Aviation next picture seen far too often suit shows attitude misinformed people toward modeling Ken Thornton gets help three-year old son Cole Plane MIG 15 Fast sta ble has OS 77 beautiful finish Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 790972422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersOn 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd SI Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Box 96 Wilder ID 83976 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 907 E Vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Kiamath Falls OR 97901 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #99 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-149th Ave Beilevue WA 99007 Jack Smith secretary Sent following information about Snake River Modelers based Ontario OR Ontario about far east can get still Oregon 87 club negotiated five-year renewable permit Department Interior use 10-acre site have six concrete ta bles paved pit area concrete taxi strip 30 x 220-ft dirt runway 60 x 440-ft grass runway also grassy picnic area barbecue toilets grass irrigated automatically underground gravity-flow sprinkler system process re placing dirt runway asphalt next photo shows field layout Jack wrote took lot hard work club members generous donations local merchants companies build fine field club puts mall show annually gets involved local events club float took first place Ontario Winter Wonder land Parade club took prize money used provide years subscrip tion ModelAviation toll schools Ontar io SW Idaho photo shows some nlanp March hnw fund-raising idea club used mall show take pictures children sit ting Pedal Planes Pitts replica cloud background club provided authentic pilots cap scarf plane built AVP Al Culver two future modelers grandkids hey have active involved club works ways members improve flying just bore holes sky Thanks Jack words Cheryl Cruson newsletter ed itor photos mall show photos Carleton Molesworth Skagit County R/C Club sent some pictures mall show held early May new Cas cade Mall Burlington WA have 80 members club able show 90 aircraftnot bad next photo shows central area mall models placed down mallway next photo looks back toward center Quite diverse group excellent models Mall shows such help public image helps comes time get flying sites further note Skagit County pub lishes bimonthly magazine focuses activities retirees and/or would like july/August 90 issue has four-page feature article titled High-flying Hobbyists Top Gun Valley Skagit Club members pictured quoted article Can imagine Bob Kreuzinger getting airplane himself same car Caught Corvallis EXPO Balch-photo Also Corvallis completed proto type Proctor Albatros D5a built Dick Hansen As always super job done very demanding construction project Its little late Id like try clear up point about Precision Scale Tn-Cities Nats Nats issue Model Aviation carried picture Earl Aunes impressive F4U cover Several other magazines also ran pic tures fine model Unfortunately im pression has left mainly think due coverage model magazines Earl F4U took first Precision Scale Nats As neat F4U fact didnt take first Dick Hansen Nieuport 11 took first should get credit de serves hear Clark County R/C Club back fairgrounds north Vancouver moving runway have new regs help out neighbors Quickie Racing Fern Prairie went well nine Novice 12 Expert too bad first-time effort Pete Bergstrom came down did honors CD weather great enjoyed themselves according Dan Midair Gillespie newsletter editor EMAC held Executive Council meeting Muncie got see property through rain Its about one half miles long dimension north south reasonably flat gettogether meet some local bigwigs neighbors-to-be what saw heard Muncie seems right place us try out squabble happened architect showed us preliminary plan first building will erect will house museum EC member outraged cause building looked like hangar Now Id like hear about think anything wrong mu seum model airplane organization looking like hangar Seems its pretty good fit form function too early get reservations Puyallup Expo Get planes ready en ter sock away little ne cessities life will Its Best West November 1990 141 ne oid club field Ontario Airport still host contests such Idaho Scale Squadron meets shot taken first annual Springfest Scale meet May 19-20 Io FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 1 76 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 Didnt Gallaudet A-2 Fly Well As beginners must get know pro portions good flying model airplane especially true youngster se lects flying scale model kit Free Flight model has no controls must stable enough fly its own early man-carrying aircraft fail ures due such severe stability problems pilots unable control Most old airplanes barely enough horsepower fly often much powered gliders possible bit inherent stability available model airplane re quires inherent stability too 1912 Gallaudet A-2 kind air plane no inherent stability tention drawn airplane news paper advertisements featuring A-2 querying Bill Hannan files must con tain everything some sent background information two 3-view drawings drawing reproduced shows rounded fuselage version others fuselage square crosssection other features identical July 1945 issue Air Force Journal printed letter Jown W Edgerton designers nephew Edgerton said .this plane actually flew although could have called unadulter ated success very marked tendency porpoise after few hundred yards its 100-horsepower Gnome spewing castor oil dove ground height about 200 feet Attesting value metal frame uncle Mr Gallau det able crawl out walk away.. Happily Professor Gallaudet hurt badly what could have caused un controllable porpoising Well lets take look drawing Maybe years experience later can see rea son Remember airplane de signed built back 1912 lots neophyte designers created airplanes really didnt know what ing exactly point exactly situa tion want young modelers graduate Youngsters have learn what doing have learn what model airplanes are about cant satisfied just build models kits know what part does Professor Edson Gallaudets design neat monoplane what soon became accepted wing front tail rear set-up some reason professor located three-bladed propeller very rear end pusher Nothing wrong apparently created problems along its efficiency air-cooled Gnome engine stalled just front wing solid mounting drive shaft run back entire length fuselage under stabilizer prop problem keep weight vibration minimum Gallaudet made fuselage too short very likely allowed Center Gravity too far rear distance wing stabi lizer called tail moment arm dis tance small A-2 stabi lizer must very large Bullets stab just small tiny mo ment arm too short normal-sized stab A-2s stabilizer must have completely ineffective along improper rearward center-of-gravity would have caused severe porpoising Such small stabilizer Gallaudet used possible tail moment arm extremely long wing area much less A-2s Long stretched out air planes both full-sized models much stable stubby ones contributing porpoising would have caused Dutch Roll tail wag ging must have equally small ver tical fins Although fin both above below fuselage total area still much too little professor just didnt know score Once again closer fin CG larger must ef fective drawing confuse four struts tail skid fin area uncovered come up side lower fin bottom fuselage longe rons Dihedral certainly would have helped lat eral stability porpoising Gallau det Bullet Most old-time designers didnt have facts created lot un stable airplanes aeronautic facts now known beginners must learn basics succeed no need re peat pioneers mistakes Remember Free Flight Scale models need herent stability properly designed fullsize aircraft carry pilots work con trols So select kits plans feature mod els enlarged stabilizers fins creased wing dihedral long moment arms CG both tail nose stick high-wing cabin designs until have learned build adjust Bill Hannan mentioned fellow West Coast made RC version rounded Gallaudet found very pe culiar handling characteristics Nuff said cant control easily radio youve certainly picked lemon try Free Flight fly well model Gallaudet design would have have several design changes reduced semi-scale status Thats bad remember no flying scale model truly scale approximations onlysome less scale others ****S So beware Choose kits carefully designs good flying characteristics build tails light 142 Model Aviation Sce P444 I I rn&t cs LI4 MaknJwi 2 T -~ -I- 4I it.17 11T GlIauciot Z I9I BULLET Have Helped Beginner Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
L PR Roundup New AMA brochure have produced new brochure called Flights Fancy will re place former handout printed blue pa per called Skys Limit outside PR agency worked very closely us devel oping total concept supervised production printing new piece think its just great Certainly will enhance image sport national associa tion Flights Fancy includes brief descrip tion AMA Museum Among other plans brochure intend place literature racks tourist stops along main highways interstates leading Washing ton DC Restons best tourist attraction ought capitalize Well using Skys Limit brochure summer shows other purposes waste mall shows trade shows club events other times AMA handouts required well ship Flights Fancy Well looking feedback individ uals clubs learn publics reaction new piece Austrian aeromodeling May/June year took long-awaited vacation England USSR Europe first stop Europe Vienna hosted Dr Georg Breiner President Austrian Aero Club Georg has often visited United States has guest AMA HQ Reston first Saturday Vienna taken very nice permanent flying field town En zesfeld met local fliers Old-Timer meet Touring field impressed control-tower-type building housed fully equipped kitchen large eating area storage area tractor related field maintenance equipment observation deck equipped windsock Outside some picnic tables noon enjoyed delicious Hungarian goulash hot spicy Vienna sausages trimmings truly best food ever eaten flying field ladies catered day outdid themselves also enjoyed some great Aus trian beer us werent fly ing Austrians have motto Fly first drink later Made good sense thought AMA Safety Committee would also approve friendliness welcome received made memorable experience Confirmed belief modelers nice people wher ever happen find Iowa Aviation Preservation Center anyone traveling southwestern Iowa business pleasure theres new aviation museum visit Housed Greenfield Municipal Air port its second aircraft museum Iowa present consists 11 historic planes dat ing 1920 1940 museum open 1000 am 500 pm weekdays 100 500 pm weekends Admission charges minimal $2 adults $1 children under 12 years age center home Iowa Aviation Hall Fame recognizes achieve ments aviators Hawkeye State Interestingly enough Hugh Sidey Time magazine fame also aviation buff/AMA member born Greenfield brother still runs family newspaper business drop office say Hi another AMA member youre Further details can gained contacting Diane Weiland Executive Director 1-515/3437184 Cape Ann RIC Club Sam DiNoto Methuen MA sent some interesting information cluded newspaper clippings petition letter explaining complex situation Its familiar story New residences built near existing flying field complaints centering safety neighborhood children meeting town selectmen threatened loss field field Rowley MA Sam has taught countless kids fly model planes former students David Preston upset potential loss field went out wrote petition called hundreds field neighbors wound up 200 signatures interested residents area wanted field kept open mentioned courtesy club members visitors field An equally high number said fliers allowed children free access field kids enjoying educational experience being An annual open house sponsored club Its resulted good neighbor policy works Club officers passed stringent laws guide members flying habits made provisions disciplinary action violators Twenty field coordinators have appointed club 235 mem bers make sure safety enforced times club has adopted bylaw mandat ing sound level 90dB 12 ft though no noise complaints have received great example club came close losing its flying site worked hard publicize its reputation capitalized have strict rules tight sound con trol still have field Good workand good luck thanks Sam sharing story us Redlands Miniature Aircraft Association clubs taking advantage air shows military base open houses Public events allow model aircraft clubs chance display models either static form part days flying exhibitions both Very often such weekend shows draw thou sands people have never seen sophisticated model aircraft lives Pete Roehling Redlands CA sent some ex cellent background information photo graphs clubs participation huge show Norton AFB San Bernadino CA 200000 visitors base year see static displays almost current USAF equipment Vintage civilian military aircraft also hand club display located large han gar next runway Members brought about 20 aircraft types sizes plugged VCR showed Byron Orig inals tape Striking Back real attention-getter An RC trainer raffled off profits given local charity Dozens visitors asked questions handled club members interest level very high club expects get new members delight crowd flying demon strations put club members later day Helicopter clipped-wing Cub Kaos flown Everyone felt very positive experience both club members spectators Congratulations Redlands group getting out pushing sport have similar story tell lets hear well pleased pass experiences Continued page 124 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF e Executive Director ymca Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 comptroller Lynne Collins 0 com petition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson November 1990 123 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director proeided apace month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position 01 AMA Executive Council Cont pg 123 along encourage other AMA clubs Its great way build understanding Thanks again Pete 1990 Nats As write have just returned Lawrenceville IL did make particular event live outside region would like recap some media cover age got stories USA Today Chicago Tribune local newspaper day local TV station Evansville Terre Haute Vincennes day live broad casts WAKO-Radio day also made daily call-in reports other TV radio sta tions excellent example bene fits advance work AMA staff out side PR agency course events big difference case tne great cooperation local AMA clubs Chamber Commerce both Vin cennes Lawrenceville absence major catastrophe immediate area well remember press conference arranged 1984 Reno Nats very morning some thugs kidnapped bank man ager taped device chest said bomb held him hostage until could open bank vault dont have tell people whod invited press conference gone instead Thats right following story Model aviation took backseat morning So its great everything falls place can look back resounding success saying goes thats history al ready planning 1991 next month 124 Model Aviation SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Recent issues two model publications have included incorrect information respect AMA insurance RC frequency matters September 1990 issue Model Airplane News contained letter editor AMA member cluded within letter comment concerning AMA insurance stated AMA pays crash AMA sanctioned field youre member AMA sanctioned club THIS STATMENT IS NOT CORRECT Academy does qualify sanction flying sites Further have member AMA char tered sanctioned club insured As long AMA member flies according AMA Safety Code sured whether regular flying site member club Academy does however encourage members belong chartered club fly established flying sites Other issues contained letter addressed communication editor Model Airplane News Academy detailed appropriate actions taken Academy September 1990 issue Scale RC Modeler contained editorial comment stated Are aware fact series inexpensive radios manufactured certain producer RC equipment largest couldnt pass inspection maker petitioned FCC waiver whatever FCC grants com pany now using its own quality guidelines transmitters receivers way much less strin gent required AMA AMA looking other way because doesnt want lose companys considerable advertising magazine else would Ask elected representatives about Academy through its attorneys has contacted FCC regarding statement concerning waiver Part attorneys response reads FCCs staff Office Engineering Technology QET has emphatically informed us FCC does waive type acceptance requirements radio service especially instances equip ment cannot meet FCCs technical standards marketed sold within United States regard Part 95 type acceptance rules OET stated have never waived type acceptance rules have no recent requests waiver Concerning matter AMA looking other way please note equipment contained listing provided AMA News section month has documentation file AMA independent testing labo ratory attesting fact such equipment meets better published AMA guidelines should noted present FCC requirements transmitter type acceptance less stringent recommended AMA guidelines Currently FCC final stages rule making respect proposals submitted Academy individual Glenn Whidden approved rules created process will require manufacturers meet requirements currently meeting voluntarily Should have questions regarding issues please direct proper individuals AMA HO Carl Maroney insurance matters Bob Underwood RC frequency matters PR Permanent building kitchen control tower etc General view government-sponsored fly-at Austrian field whole site 18 well kept ing field Enzesfeld Austria Note club andand houses trout stream behind Austrian banners tip paved runwaybuilding Once year club has fish fry can just seen Sailplane also visible topfor members Stream stocked mainleft centertamed club members Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Campaign Executive Bob Brown Bradford PA Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler Allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District Ill leading way toward developing positive political public awareness current involvement Academy Pennsylvania State Parks primary example effort Elect continue efforts significant program should directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable put program type interests both competition sport flying Whether international competi tor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands model ing interests everyone disci pline Please elect Bob Brown Peter Waters Northville MI completes six years two terms District VP am pleased see way AMA Dis trict 7 have benefited ideas ef forts during time further term would allow con tinue developing services AMA members clubs increase visi bility AMA local areas can done either through AVP program ex panded district associations such ing developed Grand Rapids fall now have District Patch ing copied other districts experi mental office PR Insurance Coordi nator bringing AMA HQ closer clubs wish extend idea means having AMA HQ have also introduced experi ment contest coordination AMA HQ shall watch very closely next year National Model Sport Aviation Center now going real Mun Damian M Rhodes Portland OR happy representation service current VP read no further believe should something better am man District VP should promote programs encourage newcomers facilitate com munication between AMA HQ mem bership enhance dialogue between clubs district represent modeler Although new modeling have active participant serving secretary two clubs five years am also Con test Director background aviation constructing DC-9 series 80 cur rently own own masonry business may lack experience can offer en thusiasm open mind willingness serve believe together can revi talize modeling Pacific Northwest need vote Thank Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote cie chairman Development Committee hope continue overseeing hardware becomes installed now own land site development plans works procurement cycle has very time-consuming next phase will permit attend district matters look forward being area often AMA run large number volun teers time allocate AMA bus iness limited changing priorities business model aviation al lows flexibility cover needs district sends out amongst membership flying watching background ranges Indoor filmies Giant RC see intriguing skills aspects obsessionI wear RC blinkers am certain elected further term vice president will continue benefit AMA Dis trict 7 Ed McCollough Portland OR has plea sure serve members District Xl representative Executive Council last several years changes have taken place Dis trict Academy since first elected grow number ac tivity year fact District Xl leader relative numbers members involved modeling activity changes way AMA district continue grow prosper positive aspects po sition during years have chance meet know gether have talked about things have solved problems Thats works best since communication leads solution As example problem often discussed lack West Coast Nats After lot talk some real communication combined hard work District Xl members held very first Northwest Nats experience learned what can accomplish work together can will showcase other programs same success did Nats As VP will continue look after promote interests District Xl members AMA matters just have past what Ive done far liking ask vote Statement Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH name Dave Brown am candidate reelection Executive Vice President AMA lieve performance over last three years position worthy vote EVP officer responsible business financial affairs organ ization have knowledge experience handle job enjoy doing As decision business must weigh pros cons act accordingly case have certain assetsand yes few liabilities asset side have time ability job understand finance accounting business know make best use knowledge AMAs benefit get along well both other members Executive Council staff AMA President Don Lowe make particularly good team negative side tend talk too much tend blunt tend get involved too things tend write informa tive dull column magazine have served AMA Executive Coun cil 11 years would appreciate re electing another three-year term lieve past performance job described bylaws warrants reelection RCHTA Chicago Model Hobby Show During sixth annual Chicago Model Hobby Show held October 18-21 OHare Expo Center Rosemont IL attend ees will notice number items new exhibition exciting additions re sult joint effort between Academy Model Aeronautics AMA shows sponsor Radio Control Hobby Trade As sociation RCHTA static model display featuring some finest model airplanes Chicago area has added shows floor plan AMA con tacted local sanctioned clubs obtain mod els exhibit will show modelers nonmodelers alike skills crafts manship involved model airplane building Also area will Helicopter flying cage spectators can witness thrill challenge Radio Control Helicopter flying Sunday October 21 series Delta Dart building seminars will held anyone terested constructing stick-and-tissue rubber-powered model Building sessions will run 10am 1130 am 1 pm 230 pm Conference Center can accessed through show floor Academy worked closely RCHTA developing program intended introduce model aviation show attendees especially children Participation seminars including Delta Dart kits supplies will free charge Over 450 manufacturers will exhibiting demonstrating newest products show billed worlds largest model hobby show Public show hours 59pm Friday October 19 10am 6 pm Saturday October 20 10am 5 pm Sunday October 21 Admission $6 adults $3 children ages six 12 free children under 5 AMA booth will located static model display area Headquarters personnel will hand meet public answer questions concerning model avi ation national association November 1990 125 Vice PresidentDistrict 3 Vice PresidentDistrict 7 Vice PresidentDistrict 11 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr c4 , rdgr 17K32 CrArV7-5-7OAt eu7DE 0 %7A r onals Sound measurements taken during first round RC Scale years Nationals requested CD information purposes Scale rules state effective muffler will used dont give definition term end result has relatively little effort run quiet engines Scale As group Scale fliers havent really done much way looking propeller selection either Cur rent procedures create some very loud aircraft some RC Scale aircraft Nats registered quite low sound levels majority upper end regis ter loudest recorded 107 dBA nine feet Several appeared louder air ground although means accurate checking would have considered opinion measured sound levels course conjecture Im proposing next year contestant required fill out form listing model name engine used muffler propeller brand configuration other per tinent data Any sound readings taken could related sheets intent would categories Pennsylvania demo demonstration held benefit Pennsylvania officials part ongoing process develop some sort agreement flying sites within state park system questions concerns what noise standards should used demonstration impressed officials could result implementation lower sound level standard park system what some members might desire high est recorded sound level among aircraft flown demonstration 91 dBA measured over grass particular aircraft Pattern plane officials im pressed apparent quietness air craft especially struck differ ence earlier experiences AMA members Pennsylvania awaiting outcome entire process Mufflers Last month made mention work done San Diego promised show some homemade muffler modifica tions have proven effective Three con cepts shown month Other proposals will appear later date Thanks go Wil bur Hubbard Jim Wilson others San Diego County Association Model Clubs input Figure 1 depicts simpler modifica tions can performed could use ful muffler doesnt separate has center exhaust exit such type installed K&B 40 As shown drawing change consists tube has cap welded silver soldered front end al lowing bolt front muffler shell drawing specifies steel wool used tube exit Another alternative would copper scrub pad Stainless steel wool available might work better would less likely corrode stands up wear much better modification can made number mufflers Shown Figure 2 modification twopiece mufflers such Royal 40 45 arrows show exhaust gas flow N Woab oWrL SPACC /~tjr Loos-h-y PeA i7Jif IC 00 L o 6LJX 4e6- e4'779 ~ CE g i 4uAy pRo.q z CO A~ 7jfr~0 4IVf d7L 2,,A-2 J 0 0 000 0 AIJ# ____________ a o 9 11 1 SF~-e 70 ejA~ E4W SM U F - G4 czizz AMN4#sr 72/ da AAd Wy mr#~Err AA TOcFg* r W O NLdk~1G z/cFZI 2 C 11W 11 I. 1 jCJS d4CA 5OJ sure can shown other drawings must completely empty fully discharged Pressure cans havent depressurized can dangerous Examples cans can use Ronson butane Chlor oseptic Maalox Whip others Also note relatively small cans afterportion stock muffler used may laid aside interior can muffler shell can lined hightemperature silicone further sound sup pression middle chamber can loosely packed either steel copper wool sure seal joints high-temperature sil icone Use screws shown vibration doesnt cause separation assembly Figure 3 shows variation use pres 7-7 VI A00V4S d- 4 4J 7JwN Sara y sure cans mufflers dont separate Using larger can makes possible apply muffler intended 60-size engine shown would 40 engine afterchamber outside stock muffler can loosely packed steel wool inte rior surfaces can coated hightemperature silicone Jim Wilson has found further reduces exhaust sound levels can sizes used package various cosmetic products %-in tube used larger engine muffler optimum num ber sizes holes 22 Y16-in holes 12 7/a-in holes arrowed line shows ex haust gas flow sure seal joints modification high-temperature silicone probably uses up allotted space month follow later date 126 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified 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 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module 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 RF Module 93782 Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4F CirrusExcell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P CirrusExcell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F CirrusExcell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P FutabaConquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP FutabaConquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaConquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7U1-IF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaAttack FP-4NBLAM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FutabaFP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Hitec USAMaster 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USAMaster 7 &7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER 627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7Airplane-NEr-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEU-J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA SynopsisExecutive Council July 23 1990 July Executive Council meeting took place Muncie IN following tendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Meeting Bayside NY VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters North ville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Ca VP-X Reg gie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice Pres ident Ev Langworthy Also attendance Vince Mankowski Ex ecutive Director John Worth Executive Director Emeritus Present Academys executive staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Carl Maroney Special Services Direc tor Bob Vojslavek Operations Director Ge offrey Styles Marketing Director Guests included Lillian Worth Harry Mur Continued page 131 November 1990 127 early August busy summer fast waning Im trying catch up Nationals held Lawrenceville IL Vincennes IN turned out great over 1200 entries including Free Flight Indoor Outdoor So add count two categories Outdoor held later should have biggest Nats ever Entries reached record numbers Heli copter Pylon categories very large other events fine turnout tells us few things Nats located Midwest coupled good facilities model ers will come best Nats entry prior 1990 Dayton OH 1976 over 1600 contestants must commend citizens Law rencevilleNincennes area great hos pitality Everywhere went pleas antly received Press coverage outstand ing daily articles front page local newspapers new Nats manager Chip Smith did fine job first Nats classic example trial fire heard compliments wellorganized well-run contest heard sev eral people say best Nats ever primary site auxiliary sites generally very good certainly Pattern Racing Soaring Helicopter groups should have no complaints Con trol Line sites little rough Ive heard promises improvements de cide go back another Nats Following Nats held Council meeting Muncie IN prioritized site choices next year Westover AFB Chicopee MA first choice available will return Lawrenceville facilities Westover considered premier site good entry previously Next year plan assign 50 RC fre quencies will possible hold simul taneous RC events site 1991 Industry has promised availability 50 airplane frequencies 1991 review very long list narrowband equipment certified meet 1991 stan dards printed Model Aviation evi dent suitable equipment available new systems available manufacturers offering equipment update programs low cost making pos sible fly wideband restrictions nominal investment seems right way assure maximum protection paging systems restricting day flying little possible Narrow band should norm real ize change traumatic some thats way life Without innovation change would still flying superre generative equipment time 27255 465 MHz still operate hobby would long dead really think would happy still drove Model T Ford its attendant reliability comfort performance restrictions Would want cross Atlantic Ford Trimotor DC3 dont think Time marches change comesand hope progress commend AMA Frequency Commit tee its contribution over years Its work directly influences just AMA mem bers RC modeler country well other countries Yes US frequencies also used other countries committee often busy protecting interests FCC may realize no status quo frequency assignments constant pressure other interests use frequencies will never end increasing use personal com munications remote control kinds devices jams RF spectrum So demand growing share what al ready available well crowd fre quency assignments spectrum Thus pressure narrower band opera tion Please understand current ap proach frequency assignment what desired simply could get committee enlisted volun tary help industry see would work guess what does now volved FCC final act tighten ing radiation specs assure legal con trol transmitters narrow-band opera tion People tell frequency busi ness complex hard understand Yes gets deeply involved technical rationale dont fret about Frequency Committee pro tecting interests have some pretty knowledgeable people donating time matter part update equipment 91 specs qualified source primarily manufacturer buy guideline equipment RC modeler country should AMA member because greatly benefit work frequencies insur ance coverage magazine Model Avia tion competitions fly-ins flying site support other services available AMA membership best bargain around want services just convince flying buddy join cause what get directly proportional resources haveits simple modeler should become AMA member Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 August 21 1990 Its hard believe has month since wrote last col umn Since last column yours truly has quite busy lot things Nats followed Council meeting Oshkosh back real job meantime have gotten replace ment C-172 destroyed tornado have spent spare time stripping usable stuff out wreckage Whew lot parts simple full-scale airplane hope C-182 good airplane C-172 Next week Im off Wash ington quarterly visit Ac counting Department NAA meet ing Enough travelogue Whats new AMA ask Well getting some heat decision eliminate credit given join AMA middle year problem credit vouchers theyre really accounting liability such require careful han dling example member joins mid year paying $40 give him $20 credit voucher assign $40 come fiscal year defer $20 next year record come year record offset ting liability $20 What individ ual doesnt renew next year ac count complicated what does renew doesnt use credit voucher Does voucher remain outstanding liability does get wiped out credited unearned come list questions could go on think get drift prob lem past AMA HQ didnt keep track credit vouchers sued impossible assess po tential liability Further use vouchers wasnt restricted renewal purposes people using buy Supply Service items Think about af fects accounting system Okay okay understand need something join middle year please dont ask us return credit voucher system have suggested go fullyear membership membership expiring anniversary its purchase sounds okayuntil think about would make life easier HQ spread ing out renewal load over year would also make insurance handling unwieldy site-owner chartered club insurance programs tied individual program fact theyre under policy Can imagine being club secretary continually trying ensure everyone flies club field current member member simply gets renew has accident 128 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ot ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 both club insurance site owners insurance void think site owners would take risk wouldnt efficient way handle midyear memberships simply drop new membership rate appropri ate amounts year progresses may necessary limit drops say $30 after April 30 $20 after July 30 $10 after October 30 least would eliminate voucher problem system has its serious problems however Right now have membership categories would make head swim addition age categories like Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen have Boosters Patrons etc get publications question Lets see No-publications option some news letter-only others magazine taken family mem ber category. aaaargh Such seemingly simple solution does have become complicated developed prorated dues system categories application card would rival Tower catalogue sheer size did some categories others could cost senior citizen fam ily member join certain times year does normal adult short guys gals working problem takes time lot thought work out details Theres no such thing system thats simpe yet allQws nice little breaks spe cial cases simple system would volve charging single price mem bers no special rates Juniors Sen iors Senior Citizens family members etc dont think will fly Last month spent quite bit time nuts bolts FAI programs month get mention gravy Ear lier year Indoor team whipped rest world overwhelming fash ion Jim Richmond became World Champion unbelievable sixth time have success report As pre dicted after serving jury team trials RC Electric team did real well get ting both silver team medal silver dividual medal Jason Perrin CL Speed US team got bronze medal Carl Dodge became new World Champion CL Aerobatics thats Stunt us team got silver Paul Walker brought home bronze Congrat ulations guys its nice see yall well Ill end up month few thoughtprovoking questions think about Does AMA spend too much time promoting itself enough time promoting mod el aviation Would support efforts promote model aviation Till next month ALABAMA Kraft Southeast 118 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 ARIZONA Lance HaIle 115 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 RC Service 102 Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N 10th St Phoenix AZ 85029 Beemer RC West Dist 05 17252 E Falcon Drive 3 Fountains Hills AZ 85268 CALIFORNIA Custom Electronics 09 PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 Authorized Radio Control Service 128 327 S Stage Coach Ln Fallbrook CA 92028 Airtronics Inc 03 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 Futaba Corp America 10 4 Studebaker Irving CA 92718 GSP Products 23 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 S & D RC Service 122 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 Cannon Electronics Inc 06 2828 Cochran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 FLORIDA Charles D Ehinger 116 1910 Virginia Ave 1403B Ft Myers FL 33901 Wollitz RC 111 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 Southern Radio Control 126 2378 Lind wood Ave Naples FL 33962 Radio South 22 43 W Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 E L Litchfield 130 4307 Woodside Manor Tampa FL 33624 ILLINOIS Hobby Dynamics 07 PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico 19 PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MASSACHUSEllS John Hill RC Squadron Inc 119 PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MARYLAND TSA 110 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MICHIGAN D&j Electronics 105 900 Lucy Rd Howell Ml 48843 Kraft Midwest 21 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MISSOURI Ace RC Inc 02116 W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NEW JERSEY RjL Control Systems 121 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 Francis S Key 107 1072 Irick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 Polks/Aristo-Craft 17 346 Bergen Ave Jer sey City NJ 07304 Ocean County RC Service 108 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NEW YORK Lons RC Service 1092062 Rabbit Ln Phoe nix NY 13135 OHIO World Engines 20 8960 Rossash Ave Cin cinnati OH 45236 Aero Models 106 Route 5 7021 Chippewa Rd Medina OH 44256 Seville RC Hobbies 1049818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 Rons RC Service 113 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OREGON Artex Aircraft Supply 103 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PENNSYLVANIA John 1-lickey 114 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TENNESSEE Rivergate Hobby Center Inc 101 700-A Two-Mile Pkwy Goodlettsville TN 37072 TEXAS Tim Ahrens 127 Rt 6 Box 54J Austin TX 78737 Joe DuMond 125 1830 Chevy Chase Car rollton TX 75006 Steve Whisenhunt 117 9025 Oels St Ft Worth TX 76108 Als Hobby 123 10733 Gulf Freeway Hous ton TX 77034 Bill Slaton 129 1005 Phillips Drive Dumas TX 79029 VIRGINIA AMA 01 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Special events trade shows WASHINGTON Anything RC 112 W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WISCONSIN Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 124 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 November 1990 129 Safe Flying No Accident Transmitter Sticker Stations Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders Model Aviation Plans arrive after December 1 1990 will delivered until after Christmas Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 hot item recent Executive Council meeting general review AMA costs including FAI team expenditures col umn month begins some informa tion July 23rd meeting giving latest information Executive Council decided cut funding AMA-paid travel AMA-paid lodging AMA-paid entry fees FAI teams World Championships ever Executive Council decided cut funds shipping model boxes fuel will no longer AMA-financed FAI team uniforms AMA team uni forms appropriate winter use Most World Championships have held during weather ranging hot temperate Concerning fuel shipments oc casions free donated fuels have cost Academy thousands dollars ship overseas previously policy pick ing up bulk shipment costs model boxes however too problem some team members made con certed effort use conservatively designed model boxes other occasions members same team asked AMA pick up tab shipping piano- refrigerator-sized boxes can satisfied AMA hasnt reduced its direct support championship teams has made con certed effort reduce some peri pherals have added significantly cost FAI program New renewal procedures AMA members will shortly receive 1991 bill dues Please notice signature now re quired renewal forms new applica tions AMA membership AMA Safety Code will printed AMA applica tions renewal forms members being asked sign code requirement Simply because violation Safety Code will result no insurance coverage damage caused So imperative AMA members read fully comply AMA Safety Code AMA members earned mem berships ie Contest Directors national district officers etc will once again sent bill marked Free requiring no sub mission dues money However members also must sign bill indicate have read aware AMA Safety Code before AMA mem bership cards will sent Juniors underage Senior members must have parent guardian sign AMA Safety Code addition doing themselves AMA members used 800 tele phone number credit card renewals will receive bill dues marked Prepaid too must sign send AMA Headquarters Safety Code acknowledg ment Admittedly new procedure can cause some degree confusion prob lems However number nature recent claims has forced AMA take step effort gain some measure control over situation Another change AMAs insurance 1991 raises medical coverage $7500 $100000 AMA members increase medical coverage along elimina tion AMA member-to-member familymember-to-member liability insurance ac complishes two things provides higher limit medical coverage injury result ing accidents AMA members also eliminating AMAs exposure painand-suffering lost-wage claims both tween family members between AMA members Muncie news As reported last month Academy now owns property Indiana purpose developing building world-class model flying site museum will soon meeting Muncie tended Property Development Com mittee invited members various AMA Special Interest Groups address site needs potential development Its fully expected construction will begin early 1991 complete 1992 Begin ning 1993 site will further devel oped accommodate necessary facil ities host National Model Airplane Championships types model fly ing its difficult give exact date site will open available flying circumstances suggest possible deadline would carry enormous excite ment Academy has tentatively offered host 1992 Scale World Championships would fantastic include Radio Con trol Control Line World Champion ships Scale models centerpiece week-long grand opening first-ever national flying site Using target midAugust 1992 its possible have site de veloped first-class order conceiv ably significant event aeromod eling history Perhaps would include week-long rally fun fly event complete air show team involvement manu facturers displays climaxed best Scale models around globe World Championships competition budget AMAs midyear financial report has just assembled some de gree pride can reported 50% point year 49% pro jected income 47% projected ex pense Thats pretty fair shootin anyones book jim Buchanan Award Dan Blankenbaker presented Jim Buchanan Award 1990 National Model Airplane Champi onships appropriate some comment made has said powerful force world cohesive set liefs religious organizations perhaps disciplined effective earth Perhaps also explains asso ciations like Academy able effective strength AMA lies its volunteers Jim Buchanan attended first Nats Lincoln NE time competed second Virginia known people wasnt judge event director people seem get pictures lot magazines get lot attention worker Jim always whenever some thing needed done genuinely excited aeromodeling broth ers fascinated see meet peo ple read heard much about twinkle hazel-blue eyes perpetual smile shining out hind lightly grayed beard kind guy could walk up group engaged hot discussion argument calm mere presence message seemed radiate Jim hobby love supposed have fun touched met him way shall never forget Dan presented Jim Buchanan Award because typified spirit larger sense mere existence award reminder us view mod eling hobby having fun cause everyone contributes participates can collectively great things proof lies national rallies National Model Airplane Championships museum have built building vast number pro grams institutions World Champi onship teams frequency committees weve created presently involved developing thousand-acre dream fly ing facilitya project inconceiv able just few short years ago Congratulations Academy youre alive doing well 130 Model Aviation Soviet sportsmen Alexander Gievskiy first place winner FAI Speed years Nats Tsergai lvanov Vitally Blohin Al exander lvashkln display gift AMA Museum understand Preci sion Scale model Russian E-5 beauti fully built Nikolly Polikarpoy fourtime Soviet Nationals winner Compatriot Svctlana Filippova pictured took third place FAI Combat Maria Bustamante customer service repre sentative Membership Department re ceives commendation Executive Di rector Vince Mankowaki Maria recently re ceived Associate Applied Science de gree office administration manage ment Northern Virginia college Connecticut 0 Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbury MA 02331 817 934-8248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Lundry 80 Main St Essex Jet VT 05452 Frederic J Olsen RR 3 Box 140-35 Newport ME 04953 Robert P Sawyer Jr HCR 80 Son 97 Goldsboro ME 04807 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Model Aviation Day third District Model Aviation Day being planned No vember 4 1990 Quinebaug Commu nity College Danielson CT Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event Last year two mailings sent club members didnt get word person felt mailer should sent AMA member shouldnt necessary isnt money time excellent facility allowing space displays well plenty room seminars have outstanding aircraft bring dis play See ad below information Executive Council meeting Council meeting held Muncie IN July 23 1990 Normally meeting held Nats site however year held Muncie Council members could see new site Yes AMA now owns about 950 acres area about one half miles discussion items about building would serve museum offices will first things done site think committee respon sible obtaining site did its work very well appears good property good location Some members have expressed concern about location property felt should have located so-called Sun Belt year-round flying sev eral answers reason felt should go Muncie community support should go place welcome no other property offered would suitable needs have amount support Contest sanctions will appear first part October probably good idea start thinking about clubs con test activities next year get sanc tions early area have fairly short flying season As result some week ends quite heavy activity know some events year re scheduled usually means lose out magazine listing Also remem ber starting 1991 radios used sanctioned events will have have gold sticker plan accordingly Modeler model month Three pic tures month doesnt whole job Harry Newman scratch-built 1A-scale Super Cub powered SuperTigre 61 floats Gold berg total weight 105 lb pictures taken Sebago Lake spring airplane flew very well Note past tense last flight wing failure airplane made unscheduled land ing understand repairable hope will flying again soon Harry liv ing past dont know place can get airplane ride $5 phy MA columnist Anthony Italiano NFFS President John Hunton architect Dis trict IV Gary Bussell AVP District VI regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order AMA President chaired meeting Approval Minutes approved unan imously accept minutes April 21st Executive Council meeting Executive Vice Presidents Report Execu tive Vice President distributed copy audit report year ending December 31 1989 suggested member Council read leisure EVP com mented pro forma statements pro jected three years expenses factored new circumstance buying devel oping Muncie property indicated operating loss 1991 due Mun cie land purchase/development un expected typical result such large undertaking further noted 1992 will again have operating surplus EVP rec ommended AMA Safety Committee review issue liability risk exposure sanctioned events follow AMA rule book consideration given rules policies address issue Executive Directors Report Executive Directors report included changes han dling some internal processes report cluded information about pilot program 1991 renewals 800 telephone line open during July August September 1990 additionally noted AMA has $10 minimum purchases via credit cards Henceforth recommendations awarding AMA Scholarships will presented Ex ecutive Council earlier year time Executive Councils Nats meeting scholarships can awarded before school year commences CompuServe computer communica tions system has available AVPs trial basis deemed acceptable some therefore moved accepted Council continue offering Com puServe service associate vice presidents Executive Director Emeritus Report Exec utive Director Emeritus has completed draft FAI document updating AMA history since 1967 Additionally Executive Director Emeritus reported engaged continuation personality profile videos working information placards accompany display models museum consensus Council members viewed completed personality profile videos have historical appli cation will popular distribution Executive Director Emeritus reported will present proposition contin ued service Executive Councils review Finance Committee Finance Committee chairman reported its next meeting committee will concern itself fine-tuning 1991 budget using previously distributed pro forma documents guide Nats Steering Committee chairman noted firm data Nats expenses/income arent available early time empirical formation indicates close match pre vious projections Special Interest Groups Special Interest Group seeking advice concerning employment contract managing editor its publication will provided legal opinion Council Property Acquisition Development Com mittee PADCOM chairman advised next step will joint meeting committee representatives Special Interest Groups parties will involved discussion long-range use devel opment flying site Council given opportunity seeing recently pur chased property firsthand Following presentation preliminary sketches plans committee chairman ar chitect Reston AMA HQ building Council discussed propertys potential Frequency Technical Director reported current inventory status AMA mon itors analyzers also noted FCC released Notice Proposed Rule Making concerning manufacture narrow-band transmitters attor ney preparing letter will file FCC behalf further reported AMA will no longer check transmitters trade shows sticker stations now business will taking over task Sound Committee Among issues discussed question liability risk authors include product information articles model airplane sound agreed legal opinion will obtained sub ject Insurance During Insurance Safety Committee report chairman recom mended behalf committee fol lowing proposed changes changes Continued page 134 November 1990 131 EC SynopsisCont pg 127 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 Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonjers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresok 9 Wiltow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockyort NY 14094 Ray Juxctkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Adam SaBler 41 Perry Ave Lathars NY 12110 Lon Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FroehiloS Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts sit ref lec tive mood Indianapolis International Airport awaiting nonstop aircraft during day headed LGA home have just concluded third consecutive Executive Council meeting 1990 wish could have shared experience us did Tony Italiano president National Free Flight Society formally registered Spe cial Interest Group AMA As official hence reliable account proceedings shall provided elsewhere magazine shall move right along hardly mystery nor assume AMA anxious create aeromodeling center may justly proud have greatly out grown present headquarters Reston VA working space standpoint burgeoning belief deserve prestigious base operations also centrally located continen tal United States Existing plans basic location area Muncie IN give prom ise fulfilling both fundamental requirements same time providing very extensive flying areas arrived Muncie day before EC meeting order get overall look real estate involved After three trips around countryside architect/AMA member John Hunton am opinion shall satisfied ultimate con clusion worthy project Silent Electric Fliers Long Island Since last report concerning newly formed entity have received letter its organizer Mr J Lewis Putt Jr letter heaps praise upon other Long Island club Suffolk Wings MAC AMA 472 Ridge NY permitting Electric group use its field Rocky Point LI its very first contest Mr Putt reports fol lows spite morning rain showers 15 mem bers showed up 20 electric-powered RC planes Suffolk Wings generous hosts made sure SEFLI members felt wel come Everyone chance fly times made first event great suc cess types Electric planes repre sented Gas power fliers witnessed event amazed what Eledrics can would appreciate very much could find some space monthly column thank Suffolk Wings generosity toward club loan field event field pay use refused accept reim bursement us sort sportsmanship should publicly rewarded ModelAviation 132 Model Aviation Ive included group picture taken tween raindrops Thank again support interest Electric flying Halls Fame developments recently received letter good friend Joe Beshar forming July 3 just past Westover Field Chicopee MA inducted Hall Fame Society Antique Modelers SAM favors us follow ing picture SAM President Jim Adams oresentine him valued citation No sooner completed foregoing ac count current District 2 report received Reston HQ listing AMA members have se lected Council Past AMA Presidents years group inductees AMA Hall Fame wit Joe Beshar Paul Boyer James Cahill Carl Fries Milton Hueguelet extend heartiest congratulations Long Island Silent Flyers AMA 1276 live within moderate traveling distance Long land have desire join excellent model Soaring club suggest contact above entity through its president Mr Bob Teseo 1-718/4632986 Paul Bell 1516/981-1227 club has over 70 members may able fit would well worth try hope make Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA have recently learned plans call holding 15th annual Syracuse Sym posium Saturday January26 1991 Art Home Center New York State fair grounds information reaches us through thoughtfulness courtesy newly elected secretary CNYMAA Mr Richard 1 Dick Snyder PO Box 72 N Main St Man nsville NY tel 1315/465-4113 congrat ulate Dick fellow officers Tim Pease president Glenn Cady VP Lon Sauter treasurer anticipate pleasure join ing 15th Syracuse Symposium 1/26/91 Everett W Langworthy AMA Executive Coun cil member representing National Aeronau tic Association NAA have just received news release National Aeronautic As sociation NAA announcing Mr Langworthy three other deserving gentlemen have selected receive coveted Elder Statesman Aviation Award NM Said award established 1954 honor out standing Americans efforts over period years have made contributions significant value aeronautics have reflected credit upon America themselves Nominations solicited over 200 ganizations aviation leaders United States selection made distin guished committee 30 aviation leaders segments aviation community According text NM news re lease basis Mr Langworthys selection leadership Executive Vice Pres ident NM both United States internationally Federation Aeronautique Internationale also described NM release pilot over 12000 hours types military civilian aircraft promoted nurtured helped coordinate sport aviation United States Having served Ev AMA Executive Coun cil number years have developed great respect gentleman has earned collective appreciation val ued participation aeromodeling ac tivities Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc AMA 925 club widely recognized highly regarded especially New York Pennsylvania neighboring parts Ca nada timehonored outstanding multiinterest aeromodeling organization group based Buffalo-Cheektowaga NY area past 35 years has promoted model aviation its phases locally abroad thus earning highest respect general public well government officials agencies club excels good public exposure AMA through flying shows regular mall dis plays various major competitions involv ing model aircraft various types sizes attracting spectators far wide group advocates promotes practices safety both air ground group has set excellent example secure maintain flying field its mem bers live harmony neighboring community Upon foregoing facts AMA granted petition club presented prestigious Award Excellence arranged have AVP Buffalo area physically present award club officers shown following photograph left right Stan Duszczak VP Phil Grzes kowiak president holding plaque John Grigg AVP George Manos treasurer Bruce Knox secretarv Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc AMA 424 Dick Sarpolus editor above clubs ex cellent Newsletter thats its name Newsletter has written piece July 1990 issue same consider important enough bring attention regardless RC frequency upon operate am 534 MHz among other non-ham-band fre quencies compliment Dick upon thought-provoking contribution flying safety article dwells part upon sub ject six-meter frequency flags Most members dont care about sixmeter frequencies because few use field Ive ham license years have flying six meters years Im particularly interested han dle frequencies Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 Went Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dab Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe addrean EMAIL 7378712 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1214 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25084 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15872 Jay Meaiy 208 Witrser St Cieartieid PA 18830 Joveph S Vialay 1381 Creobrook Dr Macmae OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15813 Greendaie Ave Mapie HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Haiiowell Ct Bennalem PA 19020 Mark WiinOn 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 15704 Phone 717 287-8970 Monday August 6 very positive dem onstration produced Pennsylvania State Parks Commission West Shore Fly ing Society hosted event its fine field northern Harrisburg parks director Mr William Forrey along several staff witnessed demo appeared enlightened efforts AMA personnel assisting included District IV Vice President Howard Crispin discussed sound demonstrated simple methods its measurement Geoff Styles introduced program AMA video Partnerships Carl Maroney explained AMA insurance program Doug Pratt pilots flew demonstration Several pilots West Shore Club surrounding area per formed flawless flying routines wish thank devoted day demonstration efforts commendable An interesting sidelight demo ex hibited Doug Pratt Harrisburg area Channel 12 has interference generated nearby paging system Doug initially flew 1991 gold radio awideband receiver very obvious pager causing some glitches system Doug changed 1991 narrow-band receiver flew rest day problems clearcut example 1991 equip ment does work better using could save valuable models 1990 Nats very well attended members District Ill Although list too long individually name District Ill winners offer congratulations com petition fierce provided enjoyment also great make new acquaintan ces renew previous experiences clubs Lancaster County R/C Club three members attend Nats three brought home trophies Thats called batting thousand club members Sid Hurst George Fetter Bill Kametz Congratulations Immediately following Nats Coun cil moved Muncie IN view new prop erty purchased national flying site development potential site mindboggling AMA members should able enjoy hobby no matter what discipline pursues have over thousand acres open construction Preliminary de signs being developed have some interesting ideas incorporate please advise soon possible question will have first contest still un decided opinion first contest could 1992 first Nats 1994 depends budgetary factors member ship support next few years mem bers Academy will have site can enjoy very proud Discussion pertaining FAI program highlights Muncie Coun cil meeting Although FAI budget cut some extent program should hindered great deal FAI program vi tal necessity modelers over world Without superior type competition refinements enjoyed individual sport modeler would exist International friend ship necessity within turmoil todays world FAI catalyst friendship Nats fortunate make acquaintance Gerald Price Cen tral Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Gerald warded some pictures clubs sec ond float-fly held Jim Dodds private pond Below Troy Groehl holds Gerald Prices orig inal design Ultra excellent fun fly de sign also great water Another Geralds pictures Troys wife Cheryl Groehl hubbys model Cheryl Groehl shows off Trays handiwork Dave Deitz Beltzville Flying Machine Society also sent some pictures annual float-fly Thirty-nine pilots flew total 163 times very enjoyable weekend Special thanks go out Mauch Chunk Lake Park Director Dennis Demara Fish Com mission Director Wayne Alfono sup port permission utilize beautiful site year Below Simon Corson stands among some great planes flown Simon Carson BFMS float-fly Ed Zemaitis West Shore Flying Soci ety Harrisburg brought 10-ft model Martin Marina PBM Frequent-C-Flyers central Pennsyl vania encourage newcomers allowing total use airways evening week Jack Woodford snapped picture Vandewater family Pete son Mott during Beginners Night am extending personal invitation attend 1991 AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Field Dayton OH June 891991 fun-filled weekend will held Air Force Museum includes forms modeling Plan now attend November 1990 133 model conscientious modelers have met district Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area R/C Society Dick great orRanizer does quite well mike Gerald Prices Ultra floatplane Dick Sheppard Mansilela area R/C SocIety Vandewater family flying Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Riok Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harriaonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scolty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 18809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paai Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevills NC 28301 Phone Evening 1919 488-5986 Summer passing very quickly dont know whether theres activity concerned what situation actu ally time sure getting away year journey out Nation als Executive Council meeting bit longer usual rained except 50 miles drive out trip back better regard Nationals went off quite well turnout very good part yet unexplained rather large number no-shows especially RC Pattern arrived event would beyond doubt have best tended Free Flight will follow October same site site next year has determined date Lawrence ville has asked return engagement possibility Several other sites mentioned nothing positive now Executive Council meeting held Muncie IN following Nationals provided first opportunity Council see land just pur chased make acquaintance local business community has impressed site preliminary long-term plan develop ment actual work will take consider able length time likely some events could held late 1991 1992 Nationals very proba bly 1994 no point doing things panic having redo thing later date Careful planning development will ensure very beautiful center aeromodeling fair amount preliminary work site preparation done An access road will need put considerable amount grading seeding neces sary drainage has provided certain areas couple pits hog ma nure have removed Planting trees around perimeter will also early operation will fast-growing va riety rather large building will put up early development will serve utility structure contain offices maintenance facilities forth future will serve greater number func tions Everything should follow prescribed path no wasted effort funds Spe cial Interest Groups will consulted input finished project will surely take seven 10 years till fruition Id like publicly express appreciation community provided reception information Executive Council ensures excellent rapport will exist between area Academy cidentally latest map area has AMA site marked Retired Aeromodeling doubt best activities someone re tired considering entering stage life large number people out started modeling early point life School family work often took away activity years Now faced complete change life can return enjoy sport Modeling offers finer home activities challenge building people have reserved skills early years outdoor activity comes later relearns fly Bill German Cape St Clair Annapolis MD example Bill first built models back 1920s recently got back aeromodeling ARF Aristocraft powered K&B 20 engine After period trial error Bill has learned fly Ra dio Control aircraft bug having bitten anew Bill has progressed bigger goals himself has now completed yet flown PICA Waco YMF biplane very first building project 47 years Bill spent over year project en joyed bit time accompany ing photo Bill Waco Inciden tally Bill 73 years young soarIng soaring major activity through out District IV number clubs dedi cated entirely category clubs concentrate Power modeling have fair number individuals Soar ing clubs really sport conduct organized activities practically month year Baltimore Area Soaring Society Silent Knights Soaring Society Delaware Capital Area Soaring Association wide area membership including District Columbia High Country Soaring Club Ashe ville NC area Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts Tidewater Model Soaring Society Norfolk area Rich mond Radio Control Soaring Society other groups dedicated Soaring out would like know can add list times get calls individuals mov ing area would like know specific-category club located no problem clubs pro vide newsletter am sometimes aware other active groups next photo shows some interna tional atmosphere thats present Soaring meets taken Tidewater Model Soaring Society meet Bill Saun ders farm Cuckoo VA photo courtesy Herk Stokely Left right photo Herk Stokely USA known monthly column Flying Models publisher Soartech series active flier involved other Soaring activi ties Cohn Britcher England also mem ber TMSS Bob Botha South Africa Bruce Abell Australia contributor model publications down under truly international group often includes fliers other countries meets approved Council mutual agreement between Model Aeronautics Association Canada Inc MAAC Academy Model Aeronau tics place January 1991 agreement allows card-holding MAAC mem bers fly AMA club fields enter AMA sanctioned events US being AMA members provision effect MAAC members USA conditional upon use USA frequencies ad herence AMA Safety Code As follow-up unresolved issue coverage students instructors moved carried insurance policy endorsed cover AMA members desig nated chartered clubs instructors both instructor student flying one-on-one basis non-competition nondemonstration designated club flying sites However instructor permit ted accept compensation program exceed 30 days per individual stu dent AMA membership application will modified include statement member signs indicating agreement comply Academy Safety Code Ad ditionally members must now provide writ ten report accident Headquarters within 60 days Another endorsement recommended committee shall clarify Academys position regarding punitive dam ages Council moved accepted spe cifically exclude punitive exemplary treb le damages give notice will defend insureds against such claims pay behalf such judgments moved accepted liability cov erage deleted member-to-member member-to-relative family member claims same time medical coverage benefit members will increased $7500 $100000 Council approved committee recommendation eliminate special mem bership rates afforded National Asso ciation Rocketry AMA member liability surance now limits $100000 coverage cars boats rockets Council agreed restraining barriers now required flying Control Line Speed models FAI AMA-appointed juries approved team selection contests F3D F3B Fl Continued page 138 134 Model Aviation EC SynopsisCont pg 131 Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Tennessee Alabama attend FF South Carolina 0 Tonnesseemeets FF people founded AMA V1936 way DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartotzewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Gustavo Diaz 6-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 Thortlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertuil Ave Miami FL 23132 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrsa GA 30062 Freddie Rice 3066 Burkson Cove Memphit TN 36116 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency CoordInator Burnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Gil Stallings Port St Lucie FL called feel well qualified become Safe ty Inspector Giant Scale models Gil Write AMA Technical Director Robert Underwood HQ will send questionnaire quiz expertise necessary Leader Member CD Robert will pass competency issue qualifi cation says now have about 30 Safety Inspectors US Robert says some have experience qualifies inspect full-size aircraft although absolute requirement Sonny Branch important member 110-member Seminole RC Club Talla hassee sends snap above son Da vid Davids beautiful daughter Penny Penny holding Sig Seniorita Sonny says runs shes quiet cant hear Now dont know whether referring model air plane Penny hand could OS 2OFPW hes talking about other hand could little girl have 12-year-old house sneaks up time Sonny goes say gets up have beg get down uld go either way too first blush would appear talking about model plane other hand could re ferring Penny again case 12year-old woman house spent very lit tIe time ground first six years lifeshe made carry enough factual evidence pre sented Sonnys letter make proper de termination Have ever seen Free Flight contest go District V time People Texas Illinois Kentucky Missouri . People come everywhere Florida See tills little kid motorOiKe e Paul Lewis Fayetteville GA age 13 shown handmade chuck Glid er FF have builder-of-the-model rule have build own model Will PJs model fly will 13-yearold big contests Well Ill give clue daddy shown behind him Jim Lewis world-class Free Flight master So dont think need worry about Junior Hell turn out okay maybe get beating gets home Only teasine course Pictured left right Lewis Dot Odom Marion IL Carl Loehle Tullahoma TN lovely lady Marion jinny Basta Let tell secret time Illinois stretched Canada Gulf Mexico included Ala bama Mississippi parts Kentucky Tennessee 1809 Beginning 1717 French province Louisiana turned over England 1763 became county Virginia 1778 ended up Indiana Territory 1800 1809 have good friend AMA Council Jim Sears Dont tell Jim about may come south grab old Illinois land reattach District VI Jim sure hope aint reading Anyway Illinois residents like travel south Alabama Tennessee Free Flight contests because people area polite forgiving well edu cated very understanding Also little airplanes fly better because air lot thicker less gravity Well okay anyway Lewis Dot come Alabama Tennessee year demonstrate expertise model planes Dot has 12-in Peanut Scale close will fly two minutes eas ily anytime looks like made Swiss watch factory made too Shown winners greedily iCK ing over spoils winning Items pro vided generous manufacturers deal ers Included necessarily order CD Tom Hepler Ronnie Thomp son Don Smith Christi Thompson Mark Smith Buddy Ratliff Stan Smith others Randall Hopkins Richard Rikel both Paducah KY attended Toms FF meet above three weeks later passed out sad poem showed up Lee Websters annual fling both Free Flight Radio Control Manchester TN No room entire poem chorus Hopkins Rikel fliers string successes expires red muck cotton luck turns roen. Secret note Clifford Hiatt Win ter Gardens FL never inten tion part AMA Council arbi trarily cut FAI funding percentage stead eliminated uniforms shipping costs fuel model boxes Henceforth cnntstant will nay own boxes Marshall Grover Decatur AL specting fathers Sig Astro Hog father Carl said officials Sig Hob bypoxy gave him advice help him finish plane looks almost big enough Marshall speed off Plenty say thats space folks Arent glad live District V November 1990 135 ricrurea aoove Lontest Hepler annual FF bash held old WW II Air Force field Courtland AL surrounded paperwork responsibil ity 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 Baiiard 5 Box 90 Decatur iN 46733 Gary Busseii 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie iN 47304 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Deb & Scott Juatice 156 South Franzen Bensesviiie IL 60106 Wiliiam Kern 1508 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Chartie WaIts 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zinimer Box 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hoisten 616 W 30th St IIigginsviiie MO 64037 Home 616 584-2461 Work 816584-7121 Fax 616 584-7766 July sit keyboard month has already made up lack travel June Im ready rest first trip month Reston discuss safetyand insurance joint com mittee meeting discussion instructor coverage new people need some sort protection until AMA policy takes hold paid structor program After discussion started FAI program cost reduc tion group came up some good cuts FAI program dont really hurt fluff reduction Id planned trip St Louis next day got back home too late make nec essary contacts forgo time huh just wanted let know mind made trip Sunday Indy RC South its annual American Diabetes Associa tion Fly-In Turnout great weather great gang ended up going over target event fun time allexcept Bob Godfrey plane folded wing spectator points quite good though Sorry Bob throw Oh almost forgot event netted American Diabetes Association $2100 possible $300 local compa nies sure beats $1800 figure after long shot fact its three times last years amount Congrats guys gals did real well next stop Tiger Shark coun try Corbin KY club meeting following Monday night enjoyable time discussed several club- AMA-related items sure tough getting up next morning though next weekend Nats Needless say attention turned toward since district year tried get air first Saturday less desirable weather forced turn back Thats spelled low ceilings bad visibility So went Sunday weather very nice little cool arrived Quickie 500 going full swing headquarters area get ting startup day coffee concession stands Things good first contest day Sure some minor problems solved event off good start spent rest day having good time got help being air port Unicom official making sure full-scale aircraft operations could continue much possible went back Nats again Tuesday Thursday using other days get some work done employer day attended heard more people very happy Nats sites couldnt have proud fact add icing cake now strongly considering site future Nats dates over next five years Hey fel las CL Stunt will forgotten either Over 1100 contestants/mechanics en tered about 1800 events Add 142 entered Indoor events John son City TN stage set record year Nats events NFFS expecting huge crowd combined FF/SAM events being held October Lawrence ville Go Now let give special thanks spent tireless hours helping years Nats know know did great job Nats could have happened Thank very much Im forgetting cities Lawrenceville Vincennes either went out us right As result Im sure well going back Frank Roales extra-special thanks goes out missed Scale event Nats Rain home kept grounded drove grand city Muncie next day Council meeting time again spe cial meeting because taking good look new flying site property Thats right weve bought city Muncie took real good care us city officials made us feel welcome able spend some time get know new neighbors Theyre very pleasant peo ple Anyway discussed new purchase planning etc great length off running its going some time before can start flying models think itll about first quarter 1992 before work far enough along hold contest season new site Well just have wait see have go after some big corporate bucks can really get show road strongly suggest read EC meet ing synopsis time changes insurance take effect next year should aware Some tended reduce risk insurance funds shouldnt problem start Anyway please read want alert changes Thats travel July intended go Richmond IN pig roast As luck would have wasnt able make contact decided stay home surely missed great feast Shucks Muncie meeting given new AVP slot specifically asked slot could complete Justices team Bensenville IL Deb already doing job just needed title Lets wel come aboard Oh yes fine team too Theyre excellent addition AVP list OK now lets get pictures etc month little luck can just about catch up change Larry Stone Prez Cloud Dusters RC Club Milan IL sent two photos us wish could see true colors first thought full-scale Anyone care race Next i sent pnooo 00 Mac McWil liams Shelbyville IL As can see picture Mac sitting wheelchair photo taken recover ing auto accident darned near killed him Ill leave out details broken bones gore pretty well torn up Well photo proves strong desire get back flying field kept him alive got meet Mac Nats pleased see no longer man wheelchair Instead very busy working Nats think must have worked day because saw him regular basis Hes nice fella too Hey before forget thats Jim Hostetler doing assisting Mac Thanks Jim Enough now. 136 Model Aviation iuve tildi IVIdUt ye iways UCCI] SWeI 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 Fax 313-346-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Vaiiey MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hans 5394 Engiish Dr Troy Mi 46096 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knrfe River MN 55609 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoSs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 46054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Went 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander Wi 54501 Steve Dudzinnki Cant PO Box 924 Dearborn Mi 46121 Another column do. ks Jim Jean Lasik filling last month have yet see report look forward reading will about same time see Ive received some photos use space several ideas AMA can improved better serve membership Its great get put because shows care about AMA district Keep formation coming Nats LawrencevilleNincennes vacation line first heat 6 am pace hectic say least Cheating Q-500 very low point racing wonder what solution will make fun again Maybe fly Formula and/or FAI cannot enter Q-500 have comments made suggest ing because anyone can enter Nats isnt actually National Championships Well look eveni can see classes catego ries winners recognized top dogs nation Look what would hap pen elimination events district send representatives event Midwest no mula pilots could entrants competitive enforced limited en try predominant district means few spots available larger interest group Nope opinion Nats Nats Special championships run SIGs members necessarily whole AMA membership interesting see various sites used events Control Line Stunt gang worst conditions Big Art Archie Adamisin goi squared away hand tools after both road sweepers broke down Speed guys tended fly over top safety fence needs higher current 10 feet went watch RC Scale Saturday really boring Control Line Scale terrific turnout types models look central marquee wellattended place get information meet old faces missed Johnny Clemensit wasnt same him amazed interest met restaurants stores both towns townspeople de lighted being visited Aunt Helens regular basis after long morning field would rate Nats high level room im provement event fill conver sations long returned home just over week off Iowa Byron Expo Ida Grove Another 14 hours driving end ing up once-sleepy town largest event Iowa takes place need model future event ex ample consider Over years Byron has improved changed format ac commodate large-scale modelers cludes super campsite trade displays ums demonstrations storage frequen cy control followed fullscale aviation show fabulous Fight ing Back hear will change European arena next year Does mean models will also changeSpitfires Messerschmitts managed get help running AMA display very pleasant meet district members other AMA people too also discov ered AMA display needs some im provement interesting public feel small display museum items video would help biggest gripe removal credit late en rollment will item next EC agenda read newsletters trip back Ida Grove companions shar ing driving Remember cannot get clubs see hear what doing need have news sent either newsletters individual re ports photos included Any way get read newsletters other month find difficult glean teresting news So much content similar describing dues field problems meetings regular activities nearly 250 clubs try get out during off-season areas will never get see visit Lo cal associations help gather repre sentatives clubs can talk get know other District Roundup Indian City has spent funds effort place drains its field will already has made field us able wet weather Cloudbusters has instituted Life Achievement Award rec ognition important contributions model general aviation winners Bill Bishop Joe Dallaire Jim Doolittle Jimmy Stewart Dave Stott Lakeland R/C Club has monthly hosts PS wets its annual air show Sunday better e clever name MISS periodical MISS mation e area new mem ber Modelers Council Michigan Whirlybirds now uses Ford Utica Test Track once month e DAM has now stituted spotter flying Rouge Park WMRAM has lost its new field prob lems being sorted out members spread out among other local clubs Grassfield has annual race cludes over-60 divisionage capacity Minneapolis Modeler has zinger Oh well Im just volunteer trying best high-level Free Flighter UK long time ago Meanwhile its still con test season word fall has ap peared Good flying November 1990 137 Stan Splewak ot ucoroit nero oaeiers taching new Cub Roy Dietz Michigan Whirlybirds shows off new bird Wayne County Air Show Photo Jim Adams Chetek HS Wisconsin students Gentle Lady built part aeronautics class taught Jim Adams unusuai aecor iiemert bipe Jim Adams teaches advanced math computer science physics aeronautics Photo Jock Delisle River District Eagle members help Dennis Mead fly Ugly Stik Mark Massey built model special control station Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 805 Murk NC Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Greuens 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springo AR 71913 Gil Horutman PO Boo 490 Spring Branch TX 78070-0490 Bill Kimbro 2108 Wood St Teuarkanu TX 75501 dRon Stantield 28 Oukridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkinu 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 78018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75008 Legislation model airplanes within state Louisiana following brief follow up about what happened piece legislation Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA past several months Lou isi ana State House Representatives passed HB 1002 bill gives individual par ishes right regulate model airplanes may flown bill sent senate little rea son believe would pass easily piece legislation result modelers concerned about noise problems creating others large number modelers participated defeat unpleasant proposal Charlie Castaing New Iberia LA real organizer pusher cause Without diligence would have chance present case Mr Hal Ward Clinton LA donated valuable legal advice research work members Northwest Aero RIG Club West Monroe LA provided infor mation citizens complaint upon proposed legislation based Carl Maroney AMA HQ responded quick ly call provided vital contact entirety AMA members Louisiana Hundreds modelers wrote letters representatives about 20 took time off work traveled corners state counted senate com mittee hearing Baton Rouge Everyone gained valuable experience insight legislative process works may need such capability future problem could arise session legislature think other modelers would interested what happened could provide few paragraphs publica tion District 9 report way ex pressing thanks spent time effort critical issue bill defeated unanimous vote Local Municipal Affairs Com mittee Louisiana Senate session legislature now over bill cannot resubmitted until 1991 Best regards Glenn Gresens AVP District 8 would like congratulate modelers Louisiana took time fight legis lative bill proves AMA can assist modelers such impor tant issue job well done Nationals report years Nationals held Lawrenceville IL large number competitors participating District 8 unable meet visit enjoyed talking saw meandering around took few photos District 8 modelers Nationals working away Shown photos Wayne Ap ostolico Arlington TX Mid-Cities RIC Club describing head-on midair collision Chip Hydes model Wayne showing what left after such impact Pattern site opportunity visit Billy Cun ningham Tulsa OK flying Malibu FAI Pattern model Bill placed top five event Mike Greb Sulphur Springs TX lames Verbick Baton Rouge LA shown presenting Scale models another photo group years Nationals 1157 partici pants very good considering no Free Flight events held infor mation winners specific event check elsewhere issue Frequency monitor last District 8 meeting held Houston TX asked another ICOM frequency monitor could obtained district checked Joe Dumond District 8 Frequency Coordinator indicated would nice have obtain cost ICOM monitor $1200 complete ship ping case hand-held unit will available near future hope will meet demand another unit club has need equipment call Joe Dumond number listed col umn heading have elec trical engineer operate unit very easy use Keep letters photos coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 134 FAI document compiled materi als several sources given over Competitions Department Director re write Council agreed approve adopt section document concern ing AMA-appointed FAI juries AMAsponsored team selection finals discussion overall FAI budget Council agreed discontinue funding FAI team model box transportation team uni forms AMA arrangements costs asso ciated fuel shipment Council also agreed disallow per diems representatives annual ClAM meeting Paris no longer fund travel lodging per diem costs Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation James Verbick Baton Rouge LA just finished flight J-3 Cub Sports men Scale Nate photo Wayne Apoatolico what left model after mldafr Chip Hydes air plane Nats photo Jerry Sprinkle prepanng Giant Scale J-3 Cub fnr nn official flighti Nate photo sign proclaiming east end Sweetwater Airport home newly formed Sweetwater Model Aircraft Club recently erected Serving president ciub Richard Osborne Roscoc Biii Cunningham Malibu FAI Pattern model uses YS 120 four-stroke power Nats photo Mike Greb Bill Biachoff Profile Carrier models Nate photo Odoredo as 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672ISAJ Fax 303-420-1870 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver Co 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendali St Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hurt Saline KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9824 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinstor Steve Mangles dx Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 822-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 special announcement time District IX will have two new associate vice presidents work AMA mat ters information sharing some time now has need get local representation two modelingpopulated areas district eastern rim district Kansas City metro area southwestern part district Denver metro area asked volunteers some time back delighted several candidates willing volunteer some val uable personal modeling time ser vice fellow District IX colleagues peers several very well qual ified candidates deliberate con siderably making two appoint ments want publicly thank can didates expression willingness serve AMA District IX hope will support new AVPs use exper tise benefit aeromodeling expect share some comments newly appointed AVPs next month Please welcome volunteer list RL Doc Scraper additional AVP Kansas 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 tel 1-913/6482522 Don Atwood additional AVP Colorado 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 tel 1-303/671-7090 AMA info AMA Headquarters has new bro chure Its super well-done item individuals clubs use promoting informing non-AMA potential members about organization titled Take Flight Fancy. r Leave Ground available Mar keting Department Geoff Styles Director Write call get few share friends give prospective new members clubs Election time coming up fall Dis tricts 3 7 11 Executive Vice Presidents office District IX AMA members will have opportunity vote fice Executive Vice President sense office-holder acts treasurer AMA Dave Brown incumbent running office Though District IX members will voting EVP office candi dates might interested know Bob Browns name incumbent will ap pear ballot District 3 Pete Wa ters name incumbent will appear ballot District 7 Ed McColloughs incumbent Damian Rhodes names will appear ballot District 11 AMA clubs can look forward new Club Video newsletter style service near future Executive Council voted funds put out initial issue will looking forward feedback individu als groups Look late fall Please read synopsis July 23 Council minutes other AMA informa tion right pages Model via tion synopsis published following meeting can get good feel business conducted behalf Follow what volunteer officers ing organizationyou can see voted various issues Did know could renew AMA membership 800 phone number fall Heres make chore easy AMA members currently holding 1990 membership can renew directly AMA HQ calling toll free 1-800/832-8312 Use Visa MasterCard charge cards special operator answers call between 8 am 4 pm EDT think can use service up October 1st mak ing easier AMA renewal workload letting get new membership card faster use service let know like Ill share feedback decision makers future plan ning Lots fall activity contest flyin calendar Check out calendar sec tion magazine make plans en joy great fall flying sessions throughout district School started week August 20 writer thats about busiest time year except maybe getting school closed June next month Keep cards let ters pictures coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 138 Space Models Education formation subcommittee representatives determined US bid host World Championships shall offered un less Council has first presented bud get has reviewed feasibility such endeavor Pending acceptable budget ing developed hosting Special Inter est Group AMA HQ Executive Coun cii expressed interest hosting Scale World Championships Muncie 1992 Free Flight World Championships California 1993 Pennsylvania case District 3 Vice President reported meeting scheduled Oc tober will include demonstrations model flying officials State Parks Commission Other business Council agreed allocate additional AVP District Sand District 6 two additional AVPs District 9 Council agreed development video news letter regular distribution clubs vi able project cost-prohibitive time However agreed pro duce prototype Council authorized lim ited expenditure production distri bution same vice presidents request additional receiver monitor district denied Council noted motion did fail principle such purchases should come out district operating funds discussion National Model Air plane Championships noted search venue 1991 Nats shall following priority order 1 Chicopee MA 2 Lawrenceville IL 3 Lincoln NE4 Smyrna TN 5 Bryant College Station TX next meeting Finance Commit tee shall Reston VA October 13-14 Following approval awards decided next Executive Council meeting shall October 27-28 AMA Headquarters Res ton VA Nominating Committee committee re ported following candidates shall placed 1991 ballot Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent District 3 Bob Brown incumbent District 7 PetoWaters incumbent District 11 Ed MtCollough incumbent Damian Rhodes AMA AWARDS Officer Awards Award Appreciation First-level award presented discretion VicePresident President Executive Director District service special recognition Superior Service Second-level award presented approval Execu tive Council often local service national Distinguished Service Third-level award presented approval Execu tive Council long-term service AMA office committee Meritorious Service Automatic outgoing Executive Council members Fellow Certificate Automatic outgoing President also long dedicated AMA service behalf others Recipient need have held office Club Individual Awards Technical Award Presented ap proval Executive Council techni cal achievements better modeling etc Vital Peoples Award Up six cash awards per year unsung heroes club level have earned recognition fellow members Hall Fame Presented approval Council Past Presidents Almost equal Fellow Certificate Service others prime consideration Presidents Legion Honor Presented approval President Executive Di rector Executive Vice-President ma jor personal donation major fund raising exceptional financial contribution Season Flyers Patch Presented re ward flying least once month 12 months Club officer approval Award Service Issued club ap proval vice-president community ser vice Award Achievement Issued clubs approval vice-president service competition area Award Excellence Issued clubs approval Executive Council Con stitutes upgrade Award Service Award Achievement other significant achievement November 1990 139 Arizona S California ii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19181 9818837 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e24747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4738 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Darwin Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnuf Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St. Sacramenlo CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Fl San Jose CA 99138 David Peitz 20450 Celtic St Chafsworfh CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 C Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beity Siream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 3318 South Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 88403 Frequency Coordinstors George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 3821982 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92827 Academy action Council meeting over smoke Clearing meeting Nats Ill bet folks head office happy above Notwithstanding Muncie delegation headed up Vicky Veach absolutely charming hosted numerous functions cluding reception Council Rad dison Hotel mayor handed out keys city few speeches finished off eve ning treated ride through newly acquired property great deal energy money time effort perseverance remain ahead AMA final development piece land hope up task dont bend compromise before its completion national organization size AMA should stand tall front picture below represents scale topographic view drawn architect John Hunton property eventually would become John architect largely responsible Reston HQ feeling got meeting immediate expenditure another million-plus dollars order put access roads usable runway After flight site next picture depicts John Huntons conception initial development men e dark area centered base RC Pattern Sport area bankruptcy Im told steps away its pur chase can see upper right-hand side picture some proposed buildings entrance access road heading out proposed initial runway buildings repre sent future museum Headquarters AMA Although has never really voted upon feel consensus Council move Headquarters Virginia Muncie light white square spots picture represent residential units property currently bargaining ex ception has dark spot over half cemetery same tour traveled state owned lake name escapes purpose trip look lo cal flight site pictures below give hint beautiful facility created Muncie Delaware County clubs wnen i see tnis i come unglued picture sent liie misplaced note somehow incorporated FAI expensereduction issue result debate deletion some expenses con nected much else World competitors should breathe sigh relief feelings echoed letters received expand expense base make up additional cost additional market ing promos Im positive-side business type motto Spend make first Check elsewhere AMA News section Model Aviation detailed syn opsis entire Council session Its very formative keeps updated AMA spending money last thing well get Ten Vince Mankowski ED AMA Rally Muncie scheduled first second third September has canceled Mr Reese owner Reese air port has expressed viewpoint Headquarters local modelers various oth ers Muncie community agree Es sentially viewpoint AMA has published its intended use property has discussed use property community large especially im mediate neighbors property use property included entry property northwest corner internal road system would keep AMA traffic ad joining county roads absolute minimum rally held Reese Field would see AMA traffic adjoining small county roads modeling use property previously announced considered District direction havent done letter month recently owe Heres says what want hear Dear Mr Keyawa Having read column April 1990 issue Im interested patches mentioned Being California native son having flown years would appre ciate price list available items since Im unable Pomona person Thank Sincerely William E Power Priest River ID Bill list mail includes hats transparent stickers patches T-shirts Thanks forgetting us out good ol California District 10 another David B Eichstedt Prescott AZ Dear Regg Greetings Arizona Im David Eich stedt aeronautical engineering student Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott used president schools RC club ERAU High Desert Flyers course load became too difficult con tinue Grades first photographs first Arizona jet Rally held last November famous infamous Spook Hills flying site Mesa first attempt taking quality de tailed photos models possible biggest problem documenting photo owners hard track down get information did find often impossible talk due noise What little information got have printed back photo Maybe youll find couple column would really like article event next model magazine would take have suggestions have lots talk about need get started homework Ill write call sometime have time Have great day Sincerely David B Eichstedt AMA #1410 story Dave know can make fly think Im out room Ill see Crows Landing Formula Regional Cham pionships Sheldons Open House TOC Schneider Cup Patches Give call Edge 140 Model Aviation next picture seen far too often suit shows attitude misinformed people toward modeling Ken Thornton gets help three-year old son Cole Plane MIG 15 Fast sta ble has OS 77 beautiful finish Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 790972422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersOn 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd SI Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Box 96 Wilder ID 83976 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 907 E Vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Kiamath Falls OR 97901 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #99 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-149th Ave Beilevue WA 99007 Jack Smith secretary Sent following information about Snake River Modelers based Ontario OR Ontario about far east can get still Oregon 87 club negotiated five-year renewable permit Department Interior use 10-acre site have six concrete ta bles paved pit area concrete taxi strip 30 x 220-ft dirt runway 60 x 440-ft grass runway also grassy picnic area barbecue toilets grass irrigated automatically underground gravity-flow sprinkler system process re placing dirt runway asphalt next photo shows field layout Jack wrote took lot hard work club members generous donations local merchants companies build fine field club puts mall show annually gets involved local events club float took first place Ontario Winter Wonder land Parade club took prize money used provide years subscrip tion ModelAviation toll schools Ontar io SW Idaho photo shows some nlanp March hnw fund-raising idea club used mall show take pictures children sit ting Pedal Planes Pitts replica cloud background club provided authentic pilots cap scarf plane built AVP Al Culver two future modelers grandkids hey have active involved club works ways members improve flying just bore holes sky Thanks Jack words Cheryl Cruson newsletter ed itor photos mall show photos Carleton Molesworth Skagit County R/C Club sent some pictures mall show held early May new Cas cade Mall Burlington WA have 80 members club able show 90 aircraftnot bad next photo shows central area mall models placed down mallway next photo looks back toward center Quite diverse group excellent models Mall shows such help public image helps comes time get flying sites further note Skagit County pub lishes bimonthly magazine focuses activities retirees and/or would like july/August 90 issue has four-page feature article titled High-flying Hobbyists Top Gun Valley Skagit Club members pictured quoted article Can imagine Bob Kreuzinger getting airplane himself same car Caught Corvallis EXPO Balch-photo Also Corvallis completed proto type Proctor Albatros D5a built Dick Hansen As always super job done very demanding construction project Its little late Id like try clear up point about Precision Scale Tn-Cities Nats Nats issue Model Aviation carried picture Earl Aunes impressive F4U cover Several other magazines also ran pic tures fine model Unfortunately im pression has left mainly think due coverage model magazines Earl F4U took first Precision Scale Nats As neat F4U fact didnt take first Dick Hansen Nieuport 11 took first should get credit de serves hear Clark County R/C Club back fairgrounds north Vancouver moving runway have new regs help out neighbors Quickie Racing Fern Prairie went well nine Novice 12 Expert too bad first-time effort Pete Bergstrom came down did honors CD weather great enjoyed themselves according Dan Midair Gillespie newsletter editor EMAC held Executive Council meeting Muncie got see property through rain Its about one half miles long dimension north south reasonably flat gettogether meet some local bigwigs neighbors-to-be what saw heard Muncie seems right place us try out squabble happened architect showed us preliminary plan first building will erect will house museum EC member outraged cause building looked like hangar Now Id like hear about think anything wrong mu seum model airplane organization looking like hangar Seems its pretty good fit form function too early get reservations Puyallup Expo Get planes ready en ter sock away little ne cessities life will Its Best West November 1990 141 ne oid club field Ontario Airport still host contests such Idaho Scale Squadron meets shot taken first annual Springfest Scale meet May 19-20 Io FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 1 76 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 Didnt Gallaudet A-2 Fly Well As beginners must get know pro portions good flying model airplane especially true youngster se lects flying scale model kit Free Flight model has no controls must stable enough fly its own early man-carrying aircraft fail ures due such severe stability problems pilots unable control Most old airplanes barely enough horsepower fly often much powered gliders possible bit inherent stability available model airplane re quires inherent stability too 1912 Gallaudet A-2 kind air plane no inherent stability tention drawn airplane news paper advertisements featuring A-2 querying Bill Hannan files must con tain everything some sent background information two 3-view drawings drawing reproduced shows rounded fuselage version others fuselage square crosssection other features identical July 1945 issue Air Force Journal printed letter Jown W Edgerton designers nephew Edgerton said .this plane actually flew although could have called unadulter ated success very marked tendency porpoise after few hundred yards its 100-horsepower Gnome spewing castor oil dove ground height about 200 feet Attesting value metal frame uncle Mr Gallau det able crawl out walk away.. Happily Professor Gallaudet hurt badly what could have caused un controllable porpoising Well lets take look drawing Maybe years experience later can see rea son Remember airplane de signed built back 1912 lots neophyte designers created airplanes really didnt know what ing exactly point exactly situa tion want young modelers graduate Youngsters have learn what doing have learn what model airplanes are about cant satisfied just build models kits know what part does Professor Edson Gallaudets design neat monoplane what soon became accepted wing front tail rear set-up some reason professor located three-bladed propeller very rear end pusher Nothing wrong apparently created problems along its efficiency air-cooled Gnome engine stalled just front wing solid mounting drive shaft run back entire length fuselage under stabilizer prop problem keep weight vibration minimum Gallaudet made fuselage too short very likely allowed Center Gravity too far rear distance wing stabi lizer called tail moment arm dis tance small A-2 stabi lizer must very large Bullets stab just small tiny mo ment arm too short normal-sized stab A-2s stabilizer must have completely ineffective along improper rearward center-of-gravity would have caused severe porpoising Such small stabilizer Gallaudet used possible tail moment arm extremely long wing area much less A-2s Long stretched out air planes both full-sized models much stable stubby ones contributing porpoising would have caused Dutch Roll tail wag ging must have equally small ver tical fins Although fin both above below fuselage total area still much too little professor just didnt know score Once again closer fin CG larger must ef fective drawing confuse four struts tail skid fin area uncovered come up side lower fin bottom fuselage longe rons Dihedral certainly would have helped lat eral stability porpoising Gallau det Bullet Most old-time designers didnt have facts created lot un stable airplanes aeronautic facts now known beginners must learn basics succeed no need re peat pioneers mistakes Remember Free Flight Scale models need herent stability properly designed fullsize aircraft carry pilots work con trols So select kits plans feature mod els enlarged stabilizers fins creased wing dihedral long moment arms CG both tail nose stick high-wing cabin designs until have learned build adjust Bill Hannan mentioned fellow West Coast made RC version rounded Gallaudet found very pe culiar handling characteristics Nuff said cant control easily radio youve certainly picked lemon try Free Flight fly well model Gallaudet design would have have several design changes reduced semi-scale status Thats bad remember no flying scale model truly scale approximations onlysome less scale others ****S So beware Choose kits carefully designs good flying characteristics build tails light 142 Model Aviation Sce P444 I I rn&t cs LI4 MaknJwi 2 T -~ -I- 4I it.17 11T GlIauciot Z I9I BULLET Have Helped Beginner Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
L PR Roundup New AMA brochure have produced new brochure called Flights Fancy will re place former handout printed blue pa per called Skys Limit outside PR agency worked very closely us devel oping total concept supervised production printing new piece think its just great Certainly will enhance image sport national associa tion Flights Fancy includes brief descrip tion AMA Museum Among other plans brochure intend place literature racks tourist stops along main highways interstates leading Washing ton DC Restons best tourist attraction ought capitalize Well using Skys Limit brochure summer shows other purposes waste mall shows trade shows club events other times AMA handouts required well ship Flights Fancy Well looking feedback individ uals clubs learn publics reaction new piece Austrian aeromodeling May/June year took long-awaited vacation England USSR Europe first stop Europe Vienna hosted Dr Georg Breiner President Austrian Aero Club Georg has often visited United States has guest AMA HQ Reston first Saturday Vienna taken very nice permanent flying field town En zesfeld met local fliers Old-Timer meet Touring field impressed control-tower-type building housed fully equipped kitchen large eating area storage area tractor related field maintenance equipment observation deck equipped windsock Outside some picnic tables noon enjoyed delicious Hungarian goulash hot spicy Vienna sausages trimmings truly best food ever eaten flying field ladies catered day outdid themselves also enjoyed some great Aus trian beer us werent fly ing Austrians have motto Fly first drink later Made good sense thought AMA Safety Committee would also approve friendliness welcome received made memorable experience Confirmed belief modelers nice people wher ever happen find Iowa Aviation Preservation Center anyone traveling southwestern Iowa business pleasure theres new aviation museum visit Housed Greenfield Municipal Air port its second aircraft museum Iowa present consists 11 historic planes dat ing 1920 1940 museum open 1000 am 500 pm weekdays 100 500 pm weekends Admission charges minimal $2 adults $1 children under 12 years age center home Iowa Aviation Hall Fame recognizes achieve ments aviators Hawkeye State Interestingly enough Hugh Sidey Time magazine fame also aviation buff/AMA member born Greenfield brother still runs family newspaper business drop office say Hi another AMA member youre Further details can gained contacting Diane Weiland Executive Director 1-515/3437184 Cape Ann RIC Club Sam DiNoto Methuen MA sent some interesting information cluded newspaper clippings petition letter explaining complex situation Its familiar story New residences built near existing flying field complaints centering safety neighborhood children meeting town selectmen threatened loss field field Rowley MA Sam has taught countless kids fly model planes former students David Preston upset potential loss field went out wrote petition called hundreds field neighbors wound up 200 signatures interested residents area wanted field kept open mentioned courtesy club members visitors field An equally high number said fliers allowed children free access field kids enjoying educational experience being An annual open house sponsored club Its resulted good neighbor policy works Club officers passed stringent laws guide members flying habits made provisions disciplinary action violators Twenty field coordinators have appointed club 235 mem bers make sure safety enforced times club has adopted bylaw mandat ing sound level 90dB 12 ft though no noise complaints have received great example club came close losing its flying site worked hard publicize its reputation capitalized have strict rules tight sound con trol still have field Good workand good luck thanks Sam sharing story us Redlands Miniature Aircraft Association clubs taking advantage air shows military base open houses Public events allow model aircraft clubs chance display models either static form part days flying exhibitions both Very often such weekend shows draw thou sands people have never seen sophisticated model aircraft lives Pete Roehling Redlands CA sent some ex cellent background information photo graphs clubs participation huge show Norton AFB San Bernadino CA 200000 visitors base year see static displays almost current USAF equipment Vintage civilian military aircraft also hand club display located large han gar next runway Members brought about 20 aircraft types sizes plugged VCR showed Byron Orig inals tape Striking Back real attention-getter An RC trainer raffled off profits given local charity Dozens visitors asked questions handled club members interest level very high club expects get new members delight crowd flying demon strations put club members later day Helicopter clipped-wing Cub Kaos flown Everyone felt very positive experience both club members spectators Congratulations Redlands group getting out pushing sport have similar story tell lets hear well pleased pass experiences Continued page 124 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF e Executive Director ymca Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 comptroller Lynne Collins 0 com petition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson November 1990 123 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director proeided apace month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position 01 AMA Executive Council Cont pg 123 along encourage other AMA clubs Its great way build understanding Thanks again Pete 1990 Nats As write have just returned Lawrenceville IL did make particular event live outside region would like recap some media cover age got stories USA Today Chicago Tribune local newspaper day local TV station Evansville Terre Haute Vincennes day live broad casts WAKO-Radio day also made daily call-in reports other TV radio sta tions excellent example bene fits advance work AMA staff out side PR agency course events big difference case tne great cooperation local AMA clubs Chamber Commerce both Vin cennes Lawrenceville absence major catastrophe immediate area well remember press conference arranged 1984 Reno Nats very morning some thugs kidnapped bank man ager taped device chest said bomb held him hostage until could open bank vault dont have tell people whod invited press conference gone instead Thats right following story Model aviation took backseat morning So its great everything falls place can look back resounding success saying goes thats history al ready planning 1991 next month 124 Model Aviation SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Recent issues two model publications have included incorrect information respect AMA insurance RC frequency matters September 1990 issue Model Airplane News contained letter editor AMA member cluded within letter comment concerning AMA insurance stated AMA pays crash AMA sanctioned field youre member AMA sanctioned club THIS STATMENT IS NOT CORRECT Academy does qualify sanction flying sites Further have member AMA char tered sanctioned club insured As long AMA member flies according AMA Safety Code sured whether regular flying site member club Academy does however encourage members belong chartered club fly established flying sites Other issues contained letter addressed communication editor Model Airplane News Academy detailed appropriate actions taken Academy September 1990 issue Scale RC Modeler contained editorial comment stated Are aware fact series inexpensive radios manufactured certain producer RC equipment largest couldnt pass inspection maker petitioned FCC waiver whatever FCC grants com pany now using its own quality guidelines transmitters receivers way much less strin gent required AMA AMA looking other way because doesnt want lose companys considerable advertising magazine else would Ask elected representatives about Academy through its attorneys has contacted FCC regarding statement concerning waiver Part attorneys response reads FCCs staff Office Engineering Technology QET has emphatically informed us FCC does waive type acceptance requirements radio service especially instances equip ment cannot meet FCCs technical standards marketed sold within United States regard Part 95 type acceptance rules OET stated have never waived type acceptance rules have no recent requests waiver Concerning matter AMA looking other way please note equipment contained listing provided AMA News section month has documentation file AMA independent testing labo ratory attesting fact such equipment meets better published AMA guidelines should noted present FCC requirements transmitter type acceptance less stringent recommended AMA guidelines Currently FCC final stages rule making respect proposals submitted Academy individual Glenn Whidden approved rules created process will require manufacturers meet requirements currently meeting voluntarily Should have questions regarding issues please direct proper individuals AMA HO Carl Maroney insurance matters Bob Underwood RC frequency matters PR Permanent building kitchen control tower etc General view government-sponsored fly-at Austrian field whole site 18 well kept ing field Enzesfeld Austria Note club andand houses trout stream behind Austrian banners tip paved runwaybuilding Once year club has fish fry can just seen Sailplane also visible topfor members Stream stocked mainleft centertamed club members Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Campaign Executive Bob Brown Bradford PA Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler Allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District Ill leading way toward developing positive political public awareness current involvement Academy Pennsylvania State Parks primary example effort Elect continue efforts significant program should directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable put program type interests both competition sport flying Whether international competi tor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands model ing interests everyone disci pline Please elect Bob Brown Peter Waters Northville MI completes six years two terms District VP am pleased see way AMA Dis trict 7 have benefited ideas ef forts during time further term would allow con tinue developing services AMA members clubs increase visi bility AMA local areas can done either through AVP program ex panded district associations such ing developed Grand Rapids fall now have District Patch ing copied other districts experi mental office PR Insurance Coordi nator bringing AMA HQ closer clubs wish extend idea means having AMA HQ have also introduced experi ment contest coordination AMA HQ shall watch very closely next year National Model Sport Aviation Center now going real Mun Damian M Rhodes Portland OR happy representation service current VP read no further believe should something better am man District VP should promote programs encourage newcomers facilitate com munication between AMA HQ mem bership enhance dialogue between clubs district represent modeler Although new modeling have active participant serving secretary two clubs five years am also Con test Director background aviation constructing DC-9 series 80 cur rently own own masonry business may lack experience can offer en thusiasm open mind willingness serve believe together can revi talize modeling Pacific Northwest need vote Thank Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote cie chairman Development Committee hope continue overseeing hardware becomes installed now own land site development plans works procurement cycle has very time-consuming next phase will permit attend district matters look forward being area often AMA run large number volun teers time allocate AMA bus iness limited changing priorities business model aviation al lows flexibility cover needs district sends out amongst membership flying watching background ranges Indoor filmies Giant RC see intriguing skills aspects obsessionI wear RC blinkers am certain elected further term vice president will continue benefit AMA Dis trict 7 Ed McCollough Portland OR has plea sure serve members District Xl representative Executive Council last several years changes have taken place Dis trict Academy since first elected grow number ac tivity year fact District Xl leader relative numbers members involved modeling activity changes way AMA district continue grow prosper positive aspects po sition during years have chance meet know gether have talked about things have solved problems Thats works best since communication leads solution As example problem often discussed lack West Coast Nats After lot talk some real communication combined hard work District Xl members held very first Northwest Nats experience learned what can accomplish work together can will showcase other programs same success did Nats As VP will continue look after promote interests District Xl members AMA matters just have past what Ive done far liking ask vote Statement Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH name Dave Brown am candidate reelection Executive Vice President AMA lieve performance over last three years position worthy vote EVP officer responsible business financial affairs organ ization have knowledge experience handle job enjoy doing As decision business must weigh pros cons act accordingly case have certain assetsand yes few liabilities asset side have time ability job understand finance accounting business know make best use knowledge AMAs benefit get along well both other members Executive Council staff AMA President Don Lowe make particularly good team negative side tend talk too much tend blunt tend get involved too things tend write informa tive dull column magazine have served AMA Executive Coun cil 11 years would appreciate re electing another three-year term lieve past performance job described bylaws warrants reelection RCHTA Chicago Model Hobby Show During sixth annual Chicago Model Hobby Show held October 18-21 OHare Expo Center Rosemont IL attend ees will notice number items new exhibition exciting additions re sult joint effort between Academy Model Aeronautics AMA shows sponsor Radio Control Hobby Trade As sociation RCHTA static model display featuring some finest model airplanes Chicago area has added shows floor plan AMA con tacted local sanctioned clubs obtain mod els exhibit will show modelers nonmodelers alike skills crafts manship involved model airplane building Also area will Helicopter flying cage spectators can witness thrill challenge Radio Control Helicopter flying Sunday October 21 series Delta Dart building seminars will held anyone terested constructing stick-and-tissue rubber-powered model Building sessions will run 10am 1130 am 1 pm 230 pm Conference Center can accessed through show floor Academy worked closely RCHTA developing program intended introduce model aviation show attendees especially children Participation seminars including Delta Dart kits supplies will free charge Over 450 manufacturers will exhibiting demonstrating newest products show billed worlds largest model hobby show Public show hours 59pm Friday October 19 10am 6 pm Saturday October 20 10am 5 pm Sunday October 21 Admission $6 adults $3 children ages six 12 free children under 5 AMA booth will located static model display area Headquarters personnel will hand meet public answer questions concerning model avi ation national association November 1990 125 Vice PresidentDistrict 3 Vice PresidentDistrict 7 Vice PresidentDistrict 11 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr c4 , rdgr 17K32 CrArV7-5-7OAt eu7DE 0 %7A r onals Sound measurements taken during first round RC Scale years Nationals requested CD information purposes Scale rules state effective muffler will used dont give definition term end result has relatively little effort run quiet engines Scale As group Scale fliers havent really done much way looking propeller selection either Cur rent procedures create some very loud aircraft some RC Scale aircraft Nats registered quite low sound levels majority upper end regis ter loudest recorded 107 dBA nine feet Several appeared louder air ground although means accurate checking would have considered opinion measured sound levels course conjecture Im proposing next year contestant required fill out form listing model name engine used muffler propeller brand configuration other per tinent data Any sound readings taken could related sheets intent would categories Pennsylvania demo demonstration held benefit Pennsylvania officials part ongoing process develop some sort agreement flying sites within state park system questions concerns what noise standards should used demonstration impressed officials could result implementation lower sound level standard park system what some members might desire high est recorded sound level among aircraft flown demonstration 91 dBA measured over grass particular aircraft Pattern plane officials im pressed apparent quietness air craft especially struck differ ence earlier experiences AMA members Pennsylvania awaiting outcome entire process Mufflers Last month made mention work done San Diego promised show some homemade muffler modifica tions have proven effective Three con cepts shown month Other proposals will appear later date Thanks go Wil bur Hubbard Jim Wilson others San Diego County Association Model Clubs input Figure 1 depicts simpler modifica tions can performed could use ful muffler doesnt separate has center exhaust exit such type installed K&B 40 As shown drawing change consists tube has cap welded silver soldered front end al lowing bolt front muffler shell drawing specifies steel wool used tube exit Another alternative would copper scrub pad Stainless steel wool available might work better would less likely corrode stands up wear much better modification can made number mufflers Shown Figure 2 modification twopiece mufflers such Royal 40 45 arrows show exhaust gas flow N Woab oWrL SPACC /~tjr Loos-h-y PeA i7Jif IC 00 L o 6LJX 4e6- e4'779 ~ CE g i 4uAy pRo.q z CO A~ 7jfr~0 4IVf d7L 2,,A-2 J 0 0 000 0 AIJ# ____________ a o 9 11 1 SF~-e 70 ejA~ E4W SM U F - G4 czizz AMN4#sr 72/ da AAd Wy mr#~Err AA TOcFg* r W O NLdk~1G z/cFZI 2 C 11W 11 I. 1 jCJS d4CA 5OJ sure can shown other drawings must completely empty fully discharged Pressure cans havent depressurized can dangerous Examples cans can use Ronson butane Chlor oseptic Maalox Whip others Also note relatively small cans afterportion stock muffler used may laid aside interior can muffler shell can lined hightemperature silicone further sound sup pression middle chamber can loosely packed either steel copper wool sure seal joints high-temperature sil icone Use screws shown vibration doesnt cause separation assembly Figure 3 shows variation use pres 7-7 VI A00V4S d- 4 4J 7JwN Sara y sure cans mufflers dont separate Using larger can makes possible apply muffler intended 60-size engine shown would 40 engine afterchamber outside stock muffler can loosely packed steel wool inte rior surfaces can coated hightemperature silicone Jim Wilson has found further reduces exhaust sound levels can sizes used package various cosmetic products %-in tube used larger engine muffler optimum num ber sizes holes 22 Y16-in holes 12 7/a-in holes arrowed line shows ex haust gas flow sure seal joints modification high-temperature silicone probably uses up allotted space month follow later date 126 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified 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 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module 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 RF Module 93782 Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4F CirrusExcell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P CirrusExcell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F CirrusExcell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P FutabaConquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP FutabaConquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaConquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7U1-IF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaAttack FP-4NBLAM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FutabaFP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Hitec USAMaster 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USAMaster 7 &7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER 627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7Airplane-NEr-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEU-J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA SynopsisExecutive Council July 23 1990 July Executive Council meeting took place Muncie IN following tendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Meeting Bayside NY VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters North ville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Ca VP-X Reg gie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice Pres ident Ev Langworthy Also attendance Vince Mankowski Ex ecutive Director John Worth Executive Director Emeritus Present Academys executive staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Carl Maroney Special Services Direc tor Bob Vojslavek Operations Director Ge offrey Styles Marketing Director Guests included Lillian Worth Harry Mur Continued page 131 November 1990 127 early August busy summer fast waning Im trying catch up Nationals held Lawrenceville IL Vincennes IN turned out great over 1200 entries including Free Flight Indoor Outdoor So add count two categories Outdoor held later should have biggest Nats ever Entries reached record numbers Heli copter Pylon categories very large other events fine turnout tells us few things Nats located Midwest coupled good facilities model ers will come best Nats entry prior 1990 Dayton OH 1976 over 1600 contestants must commend citizens Law rencevilleNincennes area great hos pitality Everywhere went pleas antly received Press coverage outstand ing daily articles front page local newspapers new Nats manager Chip Smith did fine job first Nats classic example trial fire heard compliments wellorganized well-run contest heard sev eral people say best Nats ever primary site auxiliary sites generally very good certainly Pattern Racing Soaring Helicopter groups should have no complaints Con trol Line sites little rough Ive heard promises improvements de cide go back another Nats Following Nats held Council meeting Muncie IN prioritized site choices next year Westover AFB Chicopee MA first choice available will return Lawrenceville facilities Westover considered premier site good entry previously Next year plan assign 50 RC fre quencies will possible hold simul taneous RC events site 1991 Industry has promised availability 50 airplane frequencies 1991 review very long list narrowband equipment certified meet 1991 stan dards printed Model Aviation evi dent suitable equipment available new systems available manufacturers offering equipment update programs low cost making pos sible fly wideband restrictions nominal investment seems right way assure maximum protection paging systems restricting day flying little possible Narrow band should norm real ize change traumatic some thats way life Without innovation change would still flying superre generative equipment time 27255 465 MHz still operate hobby would long dead really think would happy still drove Model T Ford its attendant reliability comfort performance restrictions Would want cross Atlantic Ford Trimotor DC3 dont think Time marches change comesand hope progress commend AMA Frequency Commit tee its contribution over years Its work directly influences just AMA mem bers RC modeler country well other countries Yes US frequencies also used other countries committee often busy protecting interests FCC may realize no status quo frequency assignments constant pressure other interests use frequencies will never end increasing use personal com munications remote control kinds devices jams RF spectrum So demand growing share what al ready available well crowd fre quency assignments spectrum Thus pressure narrower band opera tion Please understand current ap proach frequency assignment what desired simply could get committee enlisted volun tary help industry see would work guess what does now volved FCC final act tighten ing radiation specs assure legal con trol transmitters narrow-band opera tion People tell frequency busi ness complex hard understand Yes gets deeply involved technical rationale dont fret about Frequency Committee pro tecting interests have some pretty knowledgeable people donating time matter part update equipment 91 specs qualified source primarily manufacturer buy guideline equipment RC modeler country should AMA member because greatly benefit work frequencies insur ance coverage magazine Model Avia tion competitions fly-ins flying site support other services available AMA membership best bargain around want services just convince flying buddy join cause what get directly proportional resources haveits simple modeler should become AMA member Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 August 21 1990 Its hard believe has month since wrote last col umn Since last column yours truly has quite busy lot things Nats followed Council meeting Oshkosh back real job meantime have gotten replace ment C-172 destroyed tornado have spent spare time stripping usable stuff out wreckage Whew lot parts simple full-scale airplane hope C-182 good airplane C-172 Next week Im off Wash ington quarterly visit Ac counting Department NAA meet ing Enough travelogue Whats new AMA ask Well getting some heat decision eliminate credit given join AMA middle year problem credit vouchers theyre really accounting liability such require careful han dling example member joins mid year paying $40 give him $20 credit voucher assign $40 come fiscal year defer $20 next year record come year record offset ting liability $20 What individ ual doesnt renew next year ac count complicated what does renew doesnt use credit voucher Does voucher remain outstanding liability does get wiped out credited unearned come list questions could go on think get drift prob lem past AMA HQ didnt keep track credit vouchers sued impossible assess po tential liability Further use vouchers wasnt restricted renewal purposes people using buy Supply Service items Think about af fects accounting system Okay okay understand need something join middle year please dont ask us return credit voucher system have suggested go fullyear membership membership expiring anniversary its purchase sounds okayuntil think about would make life easier HQ spread ing out renewal load over year would also make insurance handling unwieldy site-owner chartered club insurance programs tied individual program fact theyre under policy Can imagine being club secretary continually trying ensure everyone flies club field current member member simply gets renew has accident 128 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ot ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 both club insurance site owners insurance void think site owners would take risk wouldnt efficient way handle midyear memberships simply drop new membership rate appropri ate amounts year progresses may necessary limit drops say $30 after April 30 $20 after July 30 $10 after October 30 least would eliminate voucher problem system has its serious problems however Right now have membership categories would make head swim addition age categories like Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen have Boosters Patrons etc get publications question Lets see No-publications option some news letter-only others magazine taken family mem ber category. aaaargh Such seemingly simple solution does have become complicated developed prorated dues system categories application card would rival Tower catalogue sheer size did some categories others could cost senior citizen fam ily member join certain times year does normal adult short guys gals working problem takes time lot thought work out details Theres no such thing system thats simpe yet allQws nice little breaks spe cial cases simple system would volve charging single price mem bers no special rates Juniors Sen iors Senior Citizens family members etc dont think will fly Last month spent quite bit time nuts bolts FAI programs month get mention gravy Ear lier year Indoor team whipped rest world overwhelming fash ion Jim Richmond became World Champion unbelievable sixth time have success report As pre dicted after serving jury team trials RC Electric team did real well get ting both silver team medal silver dividual medal Jason Perrin CL Speed US team got bronze medal Carl Dodge became new World Champion CL Aerobatics thats Stunt us team got silver Paul Walker brought home bronze Congrat ulations guys its nice see yall well Ill end up month few thoughtprovoking questions think about Does AMA spend too much time promoting itself enough time promoting mod el aviation Would support efforts promote model aviation Till next month ALABAMA Kraft Southeast 118 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 ARIZONA Lance HaIle 115 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 RC Service 102 Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N 10th St Phoenix AZ 85029 Beemer RC West Dist 05 17252 E Falcon Drive 3 Fountains Hills AZ 85268 CALIFORNIA Custom Electronics 09 PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 Authorized Radio Control Service 128 327 S Stage Coach Ln Fallbrook CA 92028 Airtronics Inc 03 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 Futaba Corp America 10 4 Studebaker Irving CA 92718 GSP Products 23 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 S & D RC Service 122 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 Cannon Electronics Inc 06 2828 Cochran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 FLORIDA Charles D Ehinger 116 1910 Virginia Ave 1403B Ft Myers FL 33901 Wollitz RC 111 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 Southern Radio Control 126 2378 Lind wood Ave Naples FL 33962 Radio South 22 43 W Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 E L Litchfield 130 4307 Woodside Manor Tampa FL 33624 ILLINOIS Hobby Dynamics 07 PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico 19 PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MASSACHUSEllS John Hill RC Squadron Inc 119 PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MARYLAND TSA 110 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MICHIGAN D&j Electronics 105 900 Lucy Rd Howell Ml 48843 Kraft Midwest 21 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MISSOURI Ace RC Inc 02116 W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NEW JERSEY RjL Control Systems 121 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 Francis S Key 107 1072 Irick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 Polks/Aristo-Craft 17 346 Bergen Ave Jer sey City NJ 07304 Ocean County RC Service 108 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NEW YORK Lons RC Service 1092062 Rabbit Ln Phoe nix NY 13135 OHIO World Engines 20 8960 Rossash Ave Cin cinnati OH 45236 Aero Models 106 Route 5 7021 Chippewa Rd Medina OH 44256 Seville RC Hobbies 1049818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 Rons RC Service 113 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OREGON Artex Aircraft Supply 103 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PENNSYLVANIA John 1-lickey 114 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TENNESSEE Rivergate Hobby Center Inc 101 700-A Two-Mile Pkwy Goodlettsville TN 37072 TEXAS Tim Ahrens 127 Rt 6 Box 54J Austin TX 78737 Joe DuMond 125 1830 Chevy Chase Car rollton TX 75006 Steve Whisenhunt 117 9025 Oels St Ft Worth TX 76108 Als Hobby 123 10733 Gulf Freeway Hous ton TX 77034 Bill Slaton 129 1005 Phillips Drive Dumas TX 79029 VIRGINIA AMA 01 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Special events trade shows WASHINGTON Anything RC 112 W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WISCONSIN Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 124 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 November 1990 129 Safe Flying No Accident Transmitter Sticker Stations Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders Model Aviation Plans arrive after December 1 1990 will delivered until after Christmas Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 hot item recent Executive Council meeting general review AMA costs including FAI team expenditures col umn month begins some informa tion July 23rd meeting giving latest information Executive Council decided cut funding AMA-paid travel AMA-paid lodging AMA-paid entry fees FAI teams World Championships ever Executive Council decided cut funds shipping model boxes fuel will no longer AMA-financed FAI team uniforms AMA team uni forms appropriate winter use Most World Championships have held during weather ranging hot temperate Concerning fuel shipments oc casions free donated fuels have cost Academy thousands dollars ship overseas previously policy pick ing up bulk shipment costs model boxes however too problem some team members made con certed effort use conservatively designed model boxes other occasions members same team asked AMA pick up tab shipping piano- refrigerator-sized boxes can satisfied AMA hasnt reduced its direct support championship teams has made con certed effort reduce some peri pherals have added significantly cost FAI program New renewal procedures AMA members will shortly receive 1991 bill dues Please notice signature now re quired renewal forms new applica tions AMA membership AMA Safety Code will printed AMA applica tions renewal forms members being asked sign code requirement Simply because violation Safety Code will result no insurance coverage damage caused So imperative AMA members read fully comply AMA Safety Code AMA members earned mem berships ie Contest Directors national district officers etc will once again sent bill marked Free requiring no sub mission dues money However members also must sign bill indicate have read aware AMA Safety Code before AMA mem bership cards will sent Juniors underage Senior members must have parent guardian sign AMA Safety Code addition doing themselves AMA members used 800 tele phone number credit card renewals will receive bill dues marked Prepaid too must sign send AMA Headquarters Safety Code acknowledg ment Admittedly new procedure can cause some degree confusion prob lems However number nature recent claims has forced AMA take step effort gain some measure control over situation Another change AMAs insurance 1991 raises medical coverage $7500 $100000 AMA members increase medical coverage along elimina tion AMA member-to-member familymember-to-member liability insurance ac complishes two things provides higher limit medical coverage injury result ing accidents AMA members also eliminating AMAs exposure painand-suffering lost-wage claims both tween family members between AMA members Muncie news As reported last month Academy now owns property Indiana purpose developing building world-class model flying site museum will soon meeting Muncie tended Property Development Com mittee invited members various AMA Special Interest Groups address site needs potential development Its fully expected construction will begin early 1991 complete 1992 Begin ning 1993 site will further devel oped accommodate necessary facil ities host National Model Airplane Championships types model fly ing its difficult give exact date site will open available flying circumstances suggest possible deadline would carry enormous excite ment Academy has tentatively offered host 1992 Scale World Championships would fantastic include Radio Con trol Control Line World Champion ships Scale models centerpiece week-long grand opening first-ever national flying site Using target midAugust 1992 its possible have site de veloped first-class order conceiv ably significant event aeromod eling history Perhaps would include week-long rally fun fly event complete air show team involvement manu facturers displays climaxed best Scale models around globe World Championships competition budget AMAs midyear financial report has just assembled some de gree pride can reported 50% point year 49% pro jected income 47% projected ex pense Thats pretty fair shootin anyones book jim Buchanan Award Dan Blankenbaker presented Jim Buchanan Award 1990 National Model Airplane Champi onships appropriate some comment made has said powerful force world cohesive set liefs religious organizations perhaps disciplined effective earth Perhaps also explains asso ciations like Academy able effective strength AMA lies its volunteers Jim Buchanan attended first Nats Lincoln NE time competed second Virginia known people wasnt judge event director people seem get pictures lot magazines get lot attention worker Jim always whenever some thing needed done genuinely excited aeromodeling broth ers fascinated see meet peo ple read heard much about twinkle hazel-blue eyes perpetual smile shining out hind lightly grayed beard kind guy could walk up group engaged hot discussion argument calm mere presence message seemed radiate Jim hobby love supposed have fun touched met him way shall never forget Dan presented Jim Buchanan Award because typified spirit larger sense mere existence award reminder us view mod eling hobby having fun cause everyone contributes participates can collectively great things proof lies national rallies National Model Airplane Championships museum have built building vast number pro grams institutions World Champi onship teams frequency committees weve created presently involved developing thousand-acre dream fly ing facilitya project inconceiv able just few short years ago Congratulations Academy youre alive doing well 130 Model Aviation Soviet sportsmen Alexander Gievskiy first place winner FAI Speed years Nats Tsergai lvanov Vitally Blohin Al exander lvashkln display gift AMA Museum understand Preci sion Scale model Russian E-5 beauti fully built Nikolly Polikarpoy fourtime Soviet Nationals winner Compatriot Svctlana Filippova pictured took third place FAI Combat Maria Bustamante customer service repre sentative Membership Department re ceives commendation Executive Di rector Vince Mankowaki Maria recently re ceived Associate Applied Science de gree office administration manage ment Northern Virginia college Connecticut 0 Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbury MA 02331 817 934-8248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Lundry 80 Main St Essex Jet VT 05452 Frederic J Olsen RR 3 Box 140-35 Newport ME 04953 Robert P Sawyer Jr HCR 80 Son 97 Goldsboro ME 04807 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Model Aviation Day third District Model Aviation Day being planned No vember 4 1990 Quinebaug Commu nity College Danielson CT Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event Last year two mailings sent club members didnt get word person felt mailer should sent AMA member shouldnt necessary isnt money time excellent facility allowing space displays well plenty room seminars have outstanding aircraft bring dis play See ad below information Executive Council meeting Council meeting held Muncie IN July 23 1990 Normally meeting held Nats site however year held Muncie Council members could see new site Yes AMA now owns about 950 acres area about one half miles discussion items about building would serve museum offices will first things done site think committee respon sible obtaining site did its work very well appears good property good location Some members have expressed concern about location property felt should have located so-called Sun Belt year-round flying sev eral answers reason felt should go Muncie community support should go place welcome no other property offered would suitable needs have amount support Contest sanctions will appear first part October probably good idea start thinking about clubs con test activities next year get sanc tions early area have fairly short flying season As result some week ends quite heavy activity know some events year re scheduled usually means lose out magazine listing Also remem ber starting 1991 radios used sanctioned events will have have gold sticker plan accordingly Modeler model month Three pic tures month doesnt whole job Harry Newman scratch-built 1A-scale Super Cub powered SuperTigre 61 floats Gold berg total weight 105 lb pictures taken Sebago Lake spring airplane flew very well Note past tense last flight wing failure airplane made unscheduled land ing understand repairable hope will flying again soon Harry liv ing past dont know place can get airplane ride $5 phy MA columnist Anthony Italiano NFFS President John Hunton architect Dis trict IV Gary Bussell AVP District VI regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order AMA President chaired meeting Approval Minutes approved unan imously accept minutes April 21st Executive Council meeting Executive Vice Presidents Report Execu tive Vice President distributed copy audit report year ending December 31 1989 suggested member Council read leisure EVP com mented pro forma statements pro jected three years expenses factored new circumstance buying devel oping Muncie property indicated operating loss 1991 due Mun cie land purchase/development un expected typical result such large undertaking further noted 1992 will again have operating surplus EVP rec ommended AMA Safety Committee review issue liability risk exposure sanctioned events follow AMA rule book consideration given rules policies address issue Executive Directors Report Executive Directors report included changes han dling some internal processes report cluded information about pilot program 1991 renewals 800 telephone line open during July August September 1990 additionally noted AMA has $10 minimum purchases via credit cards Henceforth recommendations awarding AMA Scholarships will presented Ex ecutive Council earlier year time Executive Councils Nats meeting scholarships can awarded before school year commences CompuServe computer communica tions system has available AVPs trial basis deemed acceptable some therefore moved accepted Council continue offering Com puServe service associate vice presidents Executive Director Emeritus Report Exec utive Director Emeritus has completed draft FAI document updating AMA history since 1967 Additionally Executive Director Emeritus reported engaged continuation personality profile videos working information placards accompany display models museum consensus Council members viewed completed personality profile videos have historical appli cation will popular distribution Executive Director Emeritus reported will present proposition contin ued service Executive Councils review Finance Committee Finance Committee chairman reported its next meeting committee will concern itself fine-tuning 1991 budget using previously distributed pro forma documents guide Nats Steering Committee chairman noted firm data Nats expenses/income arent available early time empirical formation indicates close match pre vious projections Special Interest Groups Special Interest Group seeking advice concerning employment contract managing editor its publication will provided legal opinion Council Property Acquisition Development Com mittee PADCOM chairman advised next step will joint meeting committee representatives Special Interest Groups parties will involved discussion long-range use devel opment flying site Council given opportunity seeing recently pur chased property firsthand Following presentation preliminary sketches plans committee chairman ar chitect Reston AMA HQ building Council discussed propertys potential Frequency Technical Director reported current inventory status AMA mon itors analyzers also noted FCC released Notice Proposed Rule Making concerning manufacture narrow-band transmitters attor ney preparing letter will file FCC behalf further reported AMA will no longer check transmitters trade shows sticker stations now business will taking over task Sound Committee Among issues discussed question liability risk authors include product information articles model airplane sound agreed legal opinion will obtained sub ject Insurance During Insurance Safety Committee report chairman recom mended behalf committee fol lowing proposed changes changes Continued page 134 November 1990 131 EC SynopsisCont pg 127 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 Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonjers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresok 9 Wiltow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockyort NY 14094 Ray Juxctkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Adam SaBler 41 Perry Ave Lathars NY 12110 Lon Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FroehiloS Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts sit ref lec tive mood Indianapolis International Airport awaiting nonstop aircraft during day headed LGA home have just concluded third consecutive Executive Council meeting 1990 wish could have shared experience us did Tony Italiano president National Free Flight Society formally registered Spe cial Interest Group AMA As official hence reliable account proceedings shall provided elsewhere magazine shall move right along hardly mystery nor assume AMA anxious create aeromodeling center may justly proud have greatly out grown present headquarters Reston VA working space standpoint burgeoning belief deserve prestigious base operations also centrally located continen tal United States Existing plans basic location area Muncie IN give prom ise fulfilling both fundamental requirements same time providing very extensive flying areas arrived Muncie day before EC meeting order get overall look real estate involved After three trips around countryside architect/AMA member John Hunton am opinion shall satisfied ultimate con clusion worthy project Silent Electric Fliers Long Island Since last report concerning newly formed entity have received letter its organizer Mr J Lewis Putt Jr letter heaps praise upon other Long Island club Suffolk Wings MAC AMA 472 Ridge NY permitting Electric group use its field Rocky Point LI its very first contest Mr Putt reports fol lows spite morning rain showers 15 mem bers showed up 20 electric-powered RC planes Suffolk Wings generous hosts made sure SEFLI members felt wel come Everyone chance fly times made first event great suc cess types Electric planes repre sented Gas power fliers witnessed event amazed what Eledrics can would appreciate very much could find some space monthly column thank Suffolk Wings generosity toward club loan field event field pay use refused accept reim bursement us sort sportsmanship should publicly rewarded ModelAviation 132 Model Aviation Ive included group picture taken tween raindrops Thank again support interest Electric flying Halls Fame developments recently received letter good friend Joe Beshar forming July 3 just past Westover Field Chicopee MA inducted Hall Fame Society Antique Modelers SAM favors us follow ing picture SAM President Jim Adams oresentine him valued citation No sooner completed foregoing ac count current District 2 report received Reston HQ listing AMA members have se lected Council Past AMA Presidents years group inductees AMA Hall Fame wit Joe Beshar Paul Boyer James Cahill Carl Fries Milton Hueguelet extend heartiest congratulations Long Island Silent Flyers AMA 1276 live within moderate traveling distance Long land have desire join excellent model Soaring club suggest contact above entity through its president Mr Bob Teseo 1-718/4632986 Paul Bell 1516/981-1227 club has over 70 members may able fit would well worth try hope make Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA have recently learned plans call holding 15th annual Syracuse Sym posium Saturday January26 1991 Art Home Center New York State fair grounds information reaches us through thoughtfulness courtesy newly elected secretary CNYMAA Mr Richard 1 Dick Snyder PO Box 72 N Main St Man nsville NY tel 1315/465-4113 congrat ulate Dick fellow officers Tim Pease president Glenn Cady VP Lon Sauter treasurer anticipate pleasure join ing 15th Syracuse Symposium 1/26/91 Everett W Langworthy AMA Executive Coun cil member representing National Aeronau tic Association NAA have just received news release National Aeronautic As sociation NAA announcing Mr Langworthy three other deserving gentlemen have selected receive coveted Elder Statesman Aviation Award NM Said award established 1954 honor out standing Americans efforts over period years have made contributions significant value aeronautics have reflected credit upon America themselves Nominations solicited over 200 ganizations aviation leaders United States selection made distin guished committee 30 aviation leaders segments aviation community According text NM news re lease basis Mr Langworthys selection leadership Executive Vice Pres ident NM both United States internationally Federation Aeronautique Internationale also described NM release pilot over 12000 hours types military civilian aircraft promoted nurtured helped coordinate sport aviation United States Having served Ev AMA Executive Coun cil number years have developed great respect gentleman has earned collective appreciation val ued participation aeromodeling ac tivities Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc AMA 925 club widely recognized highly regarded especially New York Pennsylvania neighboring parts Ca nada timehonored outstanding multiinterest aeromodeling organization group based Buffalo-Cheektowaga NY area past 35 years has promoted model aviation its phases locally abroad thus earning highest respect general public well government officials agencies club excels good public exposure AMA through flying shows regular mall dis plays various major competitions involv ing model aircraft various types sizes attracting spectators far wide group advocates promotes practices safety both air ground group has set excellent example secure maintain flying field its mem bers live harmony neighboring community Upon foregoing facts AMA granted petition club presented prestigious Award Excellence arranged have AVP Buffalo area physically present award club officers shown following photograph left right Stan Duszczak VP Phil Grzes kowiak president holding plaque John Grigg AVP George Manos treasurer Bruce Knox secretarv Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc AMA 424 Dick Sarpolus editor above clubs ex cellent Newsletter thats its name Newsletter has written piece July 1990 issue same consider important enough bring attention regardless RC frequency upon operate am 534 MHz among other non-ham-band fre quencies compliment Dick upon thought-provoking contribution flying safety article dwells part upon sub ject six-meter frequency flags Most members dont care about sixmeter frequencies because few use field Ive ham license years have flying six meters years Im particularly interested han dle frequencies Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 Went Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dab Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe addrean EMAIL 7378712 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1214 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25084 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15872 Jay Meaiy 208 Witrser St Cieartieid PA 18830 Joveph S Vialay 1381 Creobrook Dr Macmae OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15813 Greendaie Ave Mapie HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Haiiowell Ct Bennalem PA 19020 Mark WiinOn 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 15704 Phone 717 287-8970 Monday August 6 very positive dem onstration produced Pennsylvania State Parks Commission West Shore Fly ing Society hosted event its fine field northern Harrisburg parks director Mr William Forrey along several staff witnessed demo appeared enlightened efforts AMA personnel assisting included District IV Vice President Howard Crispin discussed sound demonstrated simple methods its measurement Geoff Styles introduced program AMA video Partnerships Carl Maroney explained AMA insurance program Doug Pratt pilots flew demonstration Several pilots West Shore Club surrounding area per formed flawless flying routines wish thank devoted day demonstration efforts commendable An interesting sidelight demo ex hibited Doug Pratt Harrisburg area Channel 12 has interference generated nearby paging system Doug initially flew 1991 gold radio awideband receiver very obvious pager causing some glitches system Doug changed 1991 narrow-band receiver flew rest day problems clearcut example 1991 equip ment does work better using could save valuable models 1990 Nats very well attended members District Ill Although list too long individually name District Ill winners offer congratulations com petition fierce provided enjoyment also great make new acquaintan ces renew previous experiences clubs Lancaster County R/C Club three members attend Nats three brought home trophies Thats called batting thousand club members Sid Hurst George Fetter Bill Kametz Congratulations Immediately following Nats Coun cil moved Muncie IN view new prop erty purchased national flying site development potential site mindboggling AMA members should able enjoy hobby no matter what discipline pursues have over thousand acres open construction Preliminary de signs being developed have some interesting ideas incorporate please advise soon possible question will have first contest still un decided opinion first contest could 1992 first Nats 1994 depends budgetary factors member ship support next few years mem bers Academy will have site can enjoy very proud Discussion pertaining FAI program highlights Muncie Coun cil meeting Although FAI budget cut some extent program should hindered great deal FAI program vi tal necessity modelers over world Without superior type competition refinements enjoyed individual sport modeler would exist International friend ship necessity within turmoil todays world FAI catalyst friendship Nats fortunate make acquaintance Gerald Price Cen tral Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Gerald warded some pictures clubs sec ond float-fly held Jim Dodds private pond Below Troy Groehl holds Gerald Prices orig inal design Ultra excellent fun fly de sign also great water Another Geralds pictures Troys wife Cheryl Groehl hubbys model Cheryl Groehl shows off Trays handiwork Dave Deitz Beltzville Flying Machine Society also sent some pictures annual float-fly Thirty-nine pilots flew total 163 times very enjoyable weekend Special thanks go out Mauch Chunk Lake Park Director Dennis Demara Fish Com mission Director Wayne Alfono sup port permission utilize beautiful site year Below Simon Corson stands among some great planes flown Simon Carson BFMS float-fly Ed Zemaitis West Shore Flying Soci ety Harrisburg brought 10-ft model Martin Marina PBM Frequent-C-Flyers central Pennsyl vania encourage newcomers allowing total use airways evening week Jack Woodford snapped picture Vandewater family Pete son Mott during Beginners Night am extending personal invitation attend 1991 AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Field Dayton OH June 891991 fun-filled weekend will held Air Force Museum includes forms modeling Plan now attend November 1990 133 model conscientious modelers have met district Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area R/C Society Dick great orRanizer does quite well mike Gerald Prices Ultra floatplane Dick Sheppard Mansilela area R/C SocIety Vandewater family flying Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Riok Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harriaonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scolty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 18809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paai Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevills NC 28301 Phone Evening 1919 488-5986 Summer passing very quickly dont know whether theres activity concerned what situation actu ally time sure getting away year journey out Nation als Executive Council meeting bit longer usual rained except 50 miles drive out trip back better regard Nationals went off quite well turnout very good part yet unexplained rather large number no-shows especially RC Pattern arrived event would beyond doubt have best tended Free Flight will follow October same site site next year has determined date Lawrence ville has asked return engagement possibility Several other sites mentioned nothing positive now Executive Council meeting held Muncie IN following Nationals provided first opportunity Council see land just pur chased make acquaintance local business community has impressed site preliminary long-term plan develop ment actual work will take consider able length time likely some events could held late 1991 1992 Nationals very proba bly 1994 no point doing things panic having redo thing later date Careful planning development will ensure very beautiful center aeromodeling fair amount preliminary work site preparation done An access road will need put considerable amount grading seeding neces sary drainage has provided certain areas couple pits hog ma nure have removed Planting trees around perimeter will also early operation will fast-growing va riety rather large building will put up early development will serve utility structure contain offices maintenance facilities forth future will serve greater number func tions Everything should follow prescribed path no wasted effort funds Spe cial Interest Groups will consulted input finished project will surely take seven 10 years till fruition Id like publicly express appreciation community provided reception information Executive Council ensures excellent rapport will exist between area Academy cidentally latest map area has AMA site marked Retired Aeromodeling doubt best activities someone re tired considering entering stage life large number people out started modeling early point life School family work often took away activity years Now faced complete change life can return enjoy sport Modeling offers finer home activities challenge building people have reserved skills early years outdoor activity comes later relearns fly Bill German Cape St Clair Annapolis MD example Bill first built models back 1920s recently got back aeromodeling ARF Aristocraft powered K&B 20 engine After period trial error Bill has learned fly Ra dio Control aircraft bug having bitten anew Bill has progressed bigger goals himself has now completed yet flown PICA Waco YMF biplane very first building project 47 years Bill spent over year project en joyed bit time accompany ing photo Bill Waco Inciden tally Bill 73 years young soarIng soaring major activity through out District IV number clubs dedi cated entirely category clubs concentrate Power modeling have fair number individuals Soar ing clubs really sport conduct organized activities practically month year Baltimore Area Soaring Society Silent Knights Soaring Society Delaware Capital Area Soaring Association wide area membership including District Columbia High Country Soaring Club Ashe ville NC area Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts Tidewater Model Soaring Society Norfolk area Rich mond Radio Control Soaring Society other groups dedicated Soaring out would like know can add list times get calls individuals mov ing area would like know specific-category club located no problem clubs pro vide newsletter am sometimes aware other active groups next photo shows some interna tional atmosphere thats present Soaring meets taken Tidewater Model Soaring Society meet Bill Saun ders farm Cuckoo VA photo courtesy Herk Stokely Left right photo Herk Stokely USA known monthly column Flying Models publisher Soartech series active flier involved other Soaring activi ties Cohn Britcher England also mem ber TMSS Bob Botha South Africa Bruce Abell Australia contributor model publications down under truly international group often includes fliers other countries meets approved Council mutual agreement between Model Aeronautics Association Canada Inc MAAC Academy Model Aeronau tics place January 1991 agreement allows card-holding MAAC mem bers fly AMA club fields enter AMA sanctioned events US being AMA members provision effect MAAC members USA conditional upon use USA frequencies ad herence AMA Safety Code As follow-up unresolved issue coverage students instructors moved carried insurance policy endorsed cover AMA members desig nated chartered clubs instructors both instructor student flying one-on-one basis non-competition nondemonstration designated club flying sites However instructor permit ted accept compensation program exceed 30 days per individual stu dent AMA membership application will modified include statement member signs indicating agreement comply Academy Safety Code Ad ditionally members must now provide writ ten report accident Headquarters within 60 days Another endorsement recommended committee shall clarify Academys position regarding punitive dam ages Council moved accepted spe cifically exclude punitive exemplary treb le damages give notice will defend insureds against such claims pay behalf such judgments moved accepted liability cov erage deleted member-to-member member-to-relative family member claims same time medical coverage benefit members will increased $7500 $100000 Council approved committee recommendation eliminate special mem bership rates afforded National Asso ciation Rocketry AMA member liability surance now limits $100000 coverage cars boats rockets Council agreed restraining barriers now required flying Control Line Speed models FAI AMA-appointed juries approved team selection contests F3D F3B Fl Continued page 138 134 Model Aviation EC SynopsisCont pg 131 Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Tennessee Alabama attend FF South Carolina 0 Tonnesseemeets FF people founded AMA V1936 way DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartotzewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Gustavo Diaz 6-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 Thortlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertuil Ave Miami FL 23132 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrsa GA 30062 Freddie Rice 3066 Burkson Cove Memphit TN 36116 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency CoordInator Burnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Gil Stallings Port St Lucie FL called feel well qualified become Safe ty Inspector Giant Scale models Gil Write AMA Technical Director Robert Underwood HQ will send questionnaire quiz expertise necessary Leader Member CD Robert will pass competency issue qualifi cation says now have about 30 Safety Inspectors US Robert says some have experience qualifies inspect full-size aircraft although absolute requirement Sonny Branch important member 110-member Seminole RC Club Talla hassee sends snap above son Da vid Davids beautiful daughter Penny Penny holding Sig Seniorita Sonny says runs shes quiet cant hear Now dont know whether referring model air plane Penny hand could OS 2OFPW hes talking about other hand could little girl have 12-year-old house sneaks up time Sonny goes say gets up have beg get down uld go either way too first blush would appear talking about model plane other hand could re ferring Penny again case 12year-old woman house spent very lit tIe time ground first six years lifeshe made carry enough factual evidence pre sented Sonnys letter make proper de termination Have ever seen Free Flight contest go District V time People Texas Illinois Kentucky Missouri . People come everywhere Florida See tills little kid motorOiKe e Paul Lewis Fayetteville GA age 13 shown handmade chuck Glid er FF have builder-of-the-model rule have build own model Will PJs model fly will 13-yearold big contests Well Ill give clue daddy shown behind him Jim Lewis world-class Free Flight master So dont think need worry about Junior Hell turn out okay maybe get beating gets home Only teasine course Pictured left right Lewis Dot Odom Marion IL Carl Loehle Tullahoma TN lovely lady Marion jinny Basta Let tell secret time Illinois stretched Canada Gulf Mexico included Ala bama Mississippi parts Kentucky Tennessee 1809 Beginning 1717 French province Louisiana turned over England 1763 became county Virginia 1778 ended up Indiana Territory 1800 1809 have good friend AMA Council Jim Sears Dont tell Jim about may come south grab old Illinois land reattach District VI Jim sure hope aint reading Anyway Illinois residents like travel south Alabama Tennessee Free Flight contests because people area polite forgiving well edu cated very understanding Also little airplanes fly better because air lot thicker less gravity Well okay anyway Lewis Dot come Alabama Tennessee year demonstrate expertise model planes Dot has 12-in Peanut Scale close will fly two minutes eas ily anytime looks like made Swiss watch factory made too Shown winners greedily iCK ing over spoils winning Items pro vided generous manufacturers deal ers Included necessarily order CD Tom Hepler Ronnie Thomp son Don Smith Christi Thompson Mark Smith Buddy Ratliff Stan Smith others Randall Hopkins Richard Rikel both Paducah KY attended Toms FF meet above three weeks later passed out sad poem showed up Lee Websters annual fling both Free Flight Radio Control Manchester TN No room entire poem chorus Hopkins Rikel fliers string successes expires red muck cotton luck turns roen. Secret note Clifford Hiatt Win ter Gardens FL never inten tion part AMA Council arbi trarily cut FAI funding percentage stead eliminated uniforms shipping costs fuel model boxes Henceforth cnntstant will nay own boxes Marshall Grover Decatur AL specting fathers Sig Astro Hog father Carl said officials Sig Hob bypoxy gave him advice help him finish plane looks almost big enough Marshall speed off Plenty say thats space folks Arent glad live District V November 1990 135 ricrurea aoove Lontest Hepler annual FF bash held old WW II Air Force field Courtland AL surrounded paperwork responsibil ity 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 Baiiard 5 Box 90 Decatur iN 46733 Gary Busseii 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie iN 47304 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Deb & Scott Juatice 156 South Franzen Bensesviiie IL 60106 Wiliiam Kern 1508 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Chartie WaIts 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zinimer Box 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hoisten 616 W 30th St IIigginsviiie MO 64037 Home 616 584-2461 Work 816584-7121 Fax 616 584-7766 July sit keyboard month has already made up lack travel June Im ready rest first trip month Reston discuss safetyand insurance joint com mittee meeting discussion instructor coverage new people need some sort protection until AMA policy takes hold paid structor program After discussion started FAI program cost reduc tion group came up some good cuts FAI program dont really hurt fluff reduction Id planned trip St Louis next day got back home too late make nec essary contacts forgo time huh just wanted let know mind made trip Sunday Indy RC South its annual American Diabetes Associa tion Fly-In Turnout great weather great gang ended up going over target event fun time allexcept Bob Godfrey plane folded wing spectator points quite good though Sorry Bob throw Oh almost forgot event netted American Diabetes Association $2100 possible $300 local compa nies sure beats $1800 figure after long shot fact its three times last years amount Congrats guys gals did real well next stop Tiger Shark coun try Corbin KY club meeting following Monday night enjoyable time discussed several club- AMA-related items sure tough getting up next morning though next weekend Nats Needless say attention turned toward since district year tried get air first Saturday less desirable weather forced turn back Thats spelled low ceilings bad visibility So went Sunday weather very nice little cool arrived Quickie 500 going full swing headquarters area get ting startup day coffee concession stands Things good first contest day Sure some minor problems solved event off good start spent rest day having good time got help being air port Unicom official making sure full-scale aircraft operations could continue much possible went back Nats again Tuesday Thursday using other days get some work done employer day attended heard more people very happy Nats sites couldnt have proud fact add icing cake now strongly considering site future Nats dates over next five years Hey fel las CL Stunt will forgotten either Over 1100 contestants/mechanics en tered about 1800 events Add 142 entered Indoor events John son City TN stage set record year Nats events NFFS expecting huge crowd combined FF/SAM events being held October Lawrence ville Go Now let give special thanks spent tireless hours helping years Nats know know did great job Nats could have happened Thank very much Im forgetting cities Lawrenceville Vincennes either went out us right As result Im sure well going back Frank Roales extra-special thanks goes out missed Scale event Nats Rain home kept grounded drove grand city Muncie next day Council meeting time again spe cial meeting because taking good look new flying site property Thats right weve bought city Muncie took real good care us city officials made us feel welcome able spend some time get know new neighbors Theyre very pleasant peo ple Anyway discussed new purchase planning etc great length off running its going some time before can start flying models think itll about first quarter 1992 before work far enough along hold contest season new site Well just have wait see have go after some big corporate bucks can really get show road strongly suggest read EC meet ing synopsis time changes insurance take effect next year should aware Some tended reduce risk insurance funds shouldnt problem start Anyway please read want alert changes Thats travel July intended go Richmond IN pig roast As luck would have wasnt able make contact decided stay home surely missed great feast Shucks Muncie meeting given new AVP slot specifically asked slot could complete Justices team Bensenville IL Deb already doing job just needed title Lets wel come aboard Oh yes fine team too Theyre excellent addition AVP list OK now lets get pictures etc month little luck can just about catch up change Larry Stone Prez Cloud Dusters RC Club Milan IL sent two photos us wish could see true colors first thought full-scale Anyone care race Next i sent pnooo 00 Mac McWil liams Shelbyville IL As can see picture Mac sitting wheelchair photo taken recover ing auto accident darned near killed him Ill leave out details broken bones gore pretty well torn up Well photo proves strong desire get back flying field kept him alive got meet Mac Nats pleased see no longer man wheelchair Instead very busy working Nats think must have worked day because saw him regular basis Hes nice fella too Hey before forget thats Jim Hostetler doing assisting Mac Thanks Jim Enough now. 136 Model Aviation iuve tildi IVIdUt ye iways UCCI] SWeI 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 Fax 313-346-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Vaiiey MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hans 5394 Engiish Dr Troy Mi 46096 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knrfe River MN 55609 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoSs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 46054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Went 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander Wi 54501 Steve Dudzinnki Cant PO Box 924 Dearborn Mi 46121 Another column do. ks Jim Jean Lasik filling last month have yet see report look forward reading will about same time see Ive received some photos use space several ideas AMA can improved better serve membership Its great get put because shows care about AMA district Keep formation coming Nats LawrencevilleNincennes vacation line first heat 6 am pace hectic say least Cheating Q-500 very low point racing wonder what solution will make fun again Maybe fly Formula and/or FAI cannot enter Q-500 have comments made suggest ing because anyone can enter Nats isnt actually National Championships Well look eveni can see classes catego ries winners recognized top dogs nation Look what would hap pen elimination events district send representatives event Midwest no mula pilots could entrants competitive enforced limited en try predominant district means few spots available larger interest group Nope opinion Nats Nats Special championships run SIGs members necessarily whole AMA membership interesting see various sites used events Control Line Stunt gang worst conditions Big Art Archie Adamisin goi squared away hand tools after both road sweepers broke down Speed guys tended fly over top safety fence needs higher current 10 feet went watch RC Scale Saturday really boring Control Line Scale terrific turnout types models look central marquee wellattended place get information meet old faces missed Johnny Clemensit wasnt same him amazed interest met restaurants stores both towns townspeople de lighted being visited Aunt Helens regular basis after long morning field would rate Nats high level room im provement event fill conver sations long returned home just over week off Iowa Byron Expo Ida Grove Another 14 hours driving end ing up once-sleepy town largest event Iowa takes place need model future event ex ample consider Over years Byron has improved changed format ac commodate large-scale modelers cludes super campsite trade displays ums demonstrations storage frequen cy control followed fullscale aviation show fabulous Fight ing Back hear will change European arena next year Does mean models will also changeSpitfires Messerschmitts managed get help running AMA display very pleasant meet district members other AMA people too also discov ered AMA display needs some im provement interesting public feel small display museum items video would help biggest gripe removal credit late en rollment will item next EC agenda read newsletters trip back Ida Grove companions shar ing driving Remember cannot get clubs see hear what doing need have news sent either newsletters individual re ports photos included Any way get read newsletters other month find difficult glean teresting news So much content similar describing dues field problems meetings regular activities nearly 250 clubs try get out during off-season areas will never get see visit Lo cal associations help gather repre sentatives clubs can talk get know other District Roundup Indian City has spent funds effort place drains its field will already has made field us able wet weather Cloudbusters has instituted Life Achievement Award rec ognition important contributions model general aviation winners Bill Bishop Joe Dallaire Jim Doolittle Jimmy Stewart Dave Stott Lakeland R/C Club has monthly hosts PS wets its annual air show Sunday better e clever name MISS periodical MISS mation e area new mem ber Modelers Council Michigan Whirlybirds now uses Ford Utica Test Track once month e DAM has now stituted spotter flying Rouge Park WMRAM has lost its new field prob lems being sorted out members spread out among other local clubs Grassfield has annual race cludes over-60 divisionage capacity Minneapolis Modeler has zinger Oh well Im just volunteer trying best high-level Free Flighter UK long time ago Meanwhile its still con test season word fall has ap peared Good flying November 1990 137 Stan Splewak ot ucoroit nero oaeiers taching new Cub Roy Dietz Michigan Whirlybirds shows off new bird Wayne County Air Show Photo Jim Adams Chetek HS Wisconsin students Gentle Lady built part aeronautics class taught Jim Adams unusuai aecor iiemert bipe Jim Adams teaches advanced math computer science physics aeronautics Photo Jock Delisle River District Eagle members help Dennis Mead fly Ugly Stik Mark Massey built model special control station Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 805 Murk NC Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Greuens 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springo AR 71913 Gil Horutman PO Boo 490 Spring Branch TX 78070-0490 Bill Kimbro 2108 Wood St Teuarkanu TX 75501 dRon Stantield 28 Oukridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkinu 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 78018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75008 Legislation model airplanes within state Louisiana following brief follow up about what happened piece legislation Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA past several months Lou isi ana State House Representatives passed HB 1002 bill gives individual par ishes right regulate model airplanes may flown bill sent senate little rea son believe would pass easily piece legislation result modelers concerned about noise problems creating others large number modelers participated defeat unpleasant proposal Charlie Castaing New Iberia LA real organizer pusher cause Without diligence would have chance present case Mr Hal Ward Clinton LA donated valuable legal advice research work members Northwest Aero RIG Club West Monroe LA provided infor mation citizens complaint upon proposed legislation based Carl Maroney AMA HQ responded quick ly call provided vital contact entirety AMA members Louisiana Hundreds modelers wrote letters representatives about 20 took time off work traveled corners state counted senate com mittee hearing Baton Rouge Everyone gained valuable experience insight legislative process works may need such capability future problem could arise session legislature think other modelers would interested what happened could provide few paragraphs publica tion District 9 report way ex pressing thanks spent time effort critical issue bill defeated unanimous vote Local Municipal Affairs Com mittee Louisiana Senate session legislature now over bill cannot resubmitted until 1991 Best regards Glenn Gresens AVP District 8 would like congratulate modelers Louisiana took time fight legis lative bill proves AMA can assist modelers such impor tant issue job well done Nationals report years Nationals held Lawrenceville IL large number competitors participating District 8 unable meet visit enjoyed talking saw meandering around took few photos District 8 modelers Nationals working away Shown photos Wayne Ap ostolico Arlington TX Mid-Cities RIC Club describing head-on midair collision Chip Hydes model Wayne showing what left after such impact Pattern site opportunity visit Billy Cun ningham Tulsa OK flying Malibu FAI Pattern model Bill placed top five event Mike Greb Sulphur Springs TX lames Verbick Baton Rouge LA shown presenting Scale models another photo group years Nationals 1157 partici pants very good considering no Free Flight events held infor mation winners specific event check elsewhere issue Frequency monitor last District 8 meeting held Houston TX asked another ICOM frequency monitor could obtained district checked Joe Dumond District 8 Frequency Coordinator indicated would nice have obtain cost ICOM monitor $1200 complete ship ping case hand-held unit will available near future hope will meet demand another unit club has need equipment call Joe Dumond number listed col umn heading have elec trical engineer operate unit very easy use Keep letters photos coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 134 FAI document compiled materi als several sources given over Competitions Department Director re write Council agreed approve adopt section document concern ing AMA-appointed FAI juries AMAsponsored team selection finals discussion overall FAI budget Council agreed discontinue funding FAI team model box transportation team uni forms AMA arrangements costs asso ciated fuel shipment Council also agreed disallow per diems representatives annual ClAM meeting Paris no longer fund travel lodging per diem costs Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation James Verbick Baton Rouge LA just finished flight J-3 Cub Sports men Scale Nate photo Wayne Apoatolico what left model after mldafr Chip Hydes air plane Nats photo Jerry Sprinkle prepanng Giant Scale J-3 Cub fnr nn official flighti Nate photo sign proclaiming east end Sweetwater Airport home newly formed Sweetwater Model Aircraft Club recently erected Serving president ciub Richard Osborne Roscoc Biii Cunningham Malibu FAI Pattern model uses YS 120 four-stroke power Nats photo Mike Greb Bill Biachoff Profile Carrier models Nate photo Odoredo as 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672ISAJ Fax 303-420-1870 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver Co 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendali St Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hurt Saline KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9824 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinstor Steve Mangles dx Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 822-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 special announcement time District IX will have two new associate vice presidents work AMA mat ters information sharing some time now has need get local representation two modelingpopulated areas district eastern rim district Kansas City metro area southwestern part district Denver metro area asked volunteers some time back delighted several candidates willing volunteer some val uable personal modeling time ser vice fellow District IX colleagues peers several very well qual ified candidates deliberate con siderably making two appoint ments want publicly thank can didates expression willingness serve AMA District IX hope will support new AVPs use exper tise benefit aeromodeling expect share some comments newly appointed AVPs next month Please welcome volunteer list RL Doc Scraper additional AVP Kansas 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 tel 1-913/6482522 Don Atwood additional AVP Colorado 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 tel 1-303/671-7090 AMA info AMA Headquarters has new bro chure Its super well-done item individuals clubs use promoting informing non-AMA potential members about organization titled Take Flight Fancy. r Leave Ground available Mar keting Department Geoff Styles Director Write call get few share friends give prospective new members clubs Election time coming up fall Dis tricts 3 7 11 Executive Vice Presidents office District IX AMA members will have opportunity vote fice Executive Vice President sense office-holder acts treasurer AMA Dave Brown incumbent running office Though District IX members will voting EVP office candi dates might interested know Bob Browns name incumbent will ap pear ballot District 3 Pete Wa ters name incumbent will appear ballot District 7 Ed McColloughs incumbent Damian Rhodes names will appear ballot District 11 AMA clubs can look forward new Club Video newsletter style service near future Executive Council voted funds put out initial issue will looking forward feedback individu als groups Look late fall Please read synopsis July 23 Council minutes other AMA informa tion right pages Model via tion synopsis published following meeting can get good feel business conducted behalf Follow what volunteer officers ing organizationyou can see voted various issues Did know could renew AMA membership 800 phone number fall Heres make chore easy AMA members currently holding 1990 membership can renew directly AMA HQ calling toll free 1-800/832-8312 Use Visa MasterCard charge cards special operator answers call between 8 am 4 pm EDT think can use service up October 1st mak ing easier AMA renewal workload letting get new membership card faster use service let know like Ill share feedback decision makers future plan ning Lots fall activity contest flyin calendar Check out calendar sec tion magazine make plans en joy great fall flying sessions throughout district School started week August 20 writer thats about busiest time year except maybe getting school closed June next month Keep cards let ters pictures coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 138 Space Models Education formation subcommittee representatives determined US bid host World Championships shall offered un less Council has first presented bud get has reviewed feasibility such endeavor Pending acceptable budget ing developed hosting Special Inter est Group AMA HQ Executive Coun cii expressed interest hosting Scale World Championships Muncie 1992 Free Flight World Championships California 1993 Pennsylvania case District 3 Vice President reported meeting scheduled Oc tober will include demonstrations model flying officials State Parks Commission Other business Council agreed allocate additional AVP District Sand District 6 two additional AVPs District 9 Council agreed development video news letter regular distribution clubs vi able project cost-prohibitive time However agreed pro duce prototype Council authorized lim ited expenditure production distri bution same vice presidents request additional receiver monitor district denied Council noted motion did fail principle such purchases should come out district operating funds discussion National Model Air plane Championships noted search venue 1991 Nats shall following priority order 1 Chicopee MA 2 Lawrenceville IL 3 Lincoln NE4 Smyrna TN 5 Bryant College Station TX next meeting Finance Commit tee shall Reston VA October 13-14 Following approval awards decided next Executive Council meeting shall October 27-28 AMA Headquarters Res ton VA Nominating Committee committee re ported following candidates shall placed 1991 ballot Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent District 3 Bob Brown incumbent District 7 PetoWaters incumbent District 11 Ed MtCollough incumbent Damian Rhodes AMA AWARDS Officer Awards Award Appreciation First-level award presented discretion VicePresident President Executive Director District service special recognition Superior Service Second-level award presented approval Execu tive Council often local service national Distinguished Service Third-level award presented approval Execu tive Council long-term service AMA office committee Meritorious Service Automatic outgoing Executive Council members Fellow Certificate Automatic outgoing President also long dedicated AMA service behalf others Recipient need have held office Club Individual Awards Technical Award Presented ap proval Executive Council techni cal achievements better modeling etc Vital Peoples Award Up six cash awards per year unsung heroes club level have earned recognition fellow members Hall Fame Presented approval Council Past Presidents Almost equal Fellow Certificate Service others prime consideration Presidents Legion Honor Presented approval President Executive Di rector Executive Vice-President ma jor personal donation major fund raising exceptional financial contribution Season Flyers Patch Presented re ward flying least once month 12 months Club officer approval Award Service Issued club ap proval vice-president community ser vice Award Achievement Issued clubs approval vice-president service competition area Award Excellence Issued clubs approval Executive Council Con stitutes upgrade Award Service Award Achievement other significant achievement November 1990 139 Arizona S California ii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19181 9818837 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e24747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4738 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Darwin Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnuf Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St. Sacramenlo CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Fl San Jose CA 99138 David Peitz 20450 Celtic St Chafsworfh CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 C Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beity Siream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 3318 South Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 88403 Frequency Coordinstors George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 3821982 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92827 Academy action Council meeting over smoke Clearing meeting Nats Ill bet folks head office happy above Notwithstanding Muncie delegation headed up Vicky Veach absolutely charming hosted numerous functions cluding reception Council Rad dison Hotel mayor handed out keys city few speeches finished off eve ning treated ride through newly acquired property great deal energy money time effort perseverance remain ahead AMA final development piece land hope up task dont bend compromise before its completion national organization size AMA should stand tall front picture below represents scale topographic view drawn architect John Hunton property eventually would become John architect largely responsible Reston HQ feeling got meeting immediate expenditure another million-plus dollars order put access roads usable runway After flight site next picture depicts John Huntons conception initial development men e dark area centered base RC Pattern Sport area bankruptcy Im told steps away its pur chase can see upper right-hand side picture some proposed buildings entrance access road heading out proposed initial runway buildings repre sent future museum Headquarters AMA Although has never really voted upon feel consensus Council move Headquarters Virginia Muncie light white square spots picture represent residential units property currently bargaining ex ception has dark spot over half cemetery same tour traveled state owned lake name escapes purpose trip look lo cal flight site pictures below give hint beautiful facility created Muncie Delaware County clubs wnen i see tnis i come unglued picture sent liie misplaced note somehow incorporated FAI expensereduction issue result debate deletion some expenses con nected much else World competitors should breathe sigh relief feelings echoed letters received expand expense base make up additional cost additional market ing promos Im positive-side business type motto Spend make first Check elsewhere AMA News section Model Aviation detailed syn opsis entire Council session Its very formative keeps updated AMA spending money last thing well get Ten Vince Mankowski ED AMA Rally Muncie scheduled first second third September has canceled Mr Reese owner Reese air port has expressed viewpoint Headquarters local modelers various oth ers Muncie community agree Es sentially viewpoint AMA has published its intended use property has discussed use property community large especially im mediate neighbors property use property included entry property northwest corner internal road system would keep AMA traffic ad joining county roads absolute minimum rally held Reese Field would see AMA traffic adjoining small county roads modeling use property previously announced considered District direction havent done letter month recently owe Heres says what want hear Dear Mr Keyawa Having read column April 1990 issue Im interested patches mentioned Being California native son having flown years would appre ciate price list available items since Im unable Pomona person Thank Sincerely William E Power Priest River ID Bill list mail includes hats transparent stickers patches T-shirts Thanks forgetting us out good ol California District 10 another David B Eichstedt Prescott AZ Dear Regg Greetings Arizona Im David Eich stedt aeronautical engineering student Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott used president schools RC club ERAU High Desert Flyers course load became too difficult con tinue Grades first photographs first Arizona jet Rally held last November famous infamous Spook Hills flying site Mesa first attempt taking quality de tailed photos models possible biggest problem documenting photo owners hard track down get information did find often impossible talk due noise What little information got have printed back photo Maybe youll find couple column would really like article event next model magazine would take have suggestions have lots talk about need get started homework Ill write call sometime have time Have great day Sincerely David B Eichstedt AMA #1410 story Dave know can make fly think Im out room Ill see Crows Landing Formula Regional Cham pionships Sheldons Open House TOC Schneider Cup Patches Give call Edge 140 Model Aviation next picture seen far too often suit shows attitude misinformed people toward modeling Ken Thornton gets help three-year old son Cole Plane MIG 15 Fast sta ble has OS 77 beautiful finish Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 790972422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersOn 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd SI Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Box 96 Wilder ID 83976 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 907 E Vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Kiamath Falls OR 97901 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #99 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-149th Ave Beilevue WA 99007 Jack Smith secretary Sent following information about Snake River Modelers based Ontario OR Ontario about far east can get still Oregon 87 club negotiated five-year renewable permit Department Interior use 10-acre site have six concrete ta bles paved pit area concrete taxi strip 30 x 220-ft dirt runway 60 x 440-ft grass runway also grassy picnic area barbecue toilets grass irrigated automatically underground gravity-flow sprinkler system process re placing dirt runway asphalt next photo shows field layout Jack wrote took lot hard work club members generous donations local merchants companies build fine field club puts mall show annually gets involved local events club float took first place Ontario Winter Wonder land Parade club took prize money used provide years subscrip tion ModelAviation toll schools Ontar io SW Idaho photo shows some nlanp March hnw fund-raising idea club used mall show take pictures children sit ting Pedal Planes Pitts replica cloud background club provided authentic pilots cap scarf plane built AVP Al Culver two future modelers grandkids hey have active involved club works ways members improve flying just bore holes sky Thanks Jack words Cheryl Cruson newsletter ed itor photos mall show photos Carleton Molesworth Skagit County R/C Club sent some pictures mall show held early May new Cas cade Mall Burlington WA have 80 members club able show 90 aircraftnot bad next photo shows central area mall models placed down mallway next photo looks back toward center Quite diverse group excellent models Mall shows such help public image helps comes time get flying sites further note Skagit County pub lishes bimonthly magazine focuses activities retirees and/or would like july/August 90 issue has four-page feature article titled High-flying Hobbyists Top Gun Valley Skagit Club members pictured quoted article Can imagine Bob Kreuzinger getting airplane himself same car Caught Corvallis EXPO Balch-photo Also Corvallis completed proto type Proctor Albatros D5a built Dick Hansen As always super job done very demanding construction project Its little late Id like try clear up point about Precision Scale Tn-Cities Nats Nats issue Model Aviation carried picture Earl Aunes impressive F4U cover Several other magazines also ran pic tures fine model Unfortunately im pression has left mainly think due coverage model magazines Earl F4U took first Precision Scale Nats As neat F4U fact didnt take first Dick Hansen Nieuport 11 took first should get credit de serves hear Clark County R/C Club back fairgrounds north Vancouver moving runway have new regs help out neighbors Quickie Racing Fern Prairie went well nine Novice 12 Expert too bad first-time effort Pete Bergstrom came down did honors CD weather great enjoyed themselves according Dan Midair Gillespie newsletter editor EMAC held Executive Council meeting Muncie got see property through rain Its about one half miles long dimension north south reasonably flat gettogether meet some local bigwigs neighbors-to-be what saw heard Muncie seems right place us try out squabble happened architect showed us preliminary plan first building will erect will house museum EC member outraged cause building looked like hangar Now Id like hear about think anything wrong mu seum model airplane organization looking like hangar Seems its pretty good fit form function too early get reservations Puyallup Expo Get planes ready en ter sock away little ne cessities life will Its Best West November 1990 141 ne oid club field Ontario Airport still host contests such Idaho Scale Squadron meets shot taken first annual Springfest Scale meet May 19-20 Io FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 1 76 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 Didnt Gallaudet A-2 Fly Well As beginners must get know pro portions good flying model airplane especially true youngster se lects flying scale model kit Free Flight model has no controls must stable enough fly its own early man-carrying aircraft fail ures due such severe stability problems pilots unable control Most old airplanes barely enough horsepower fly often much powered gliders possible bit inherent stability available model airplane re quires inherent stability too 1912 Gallaudet A-2 kind air plane no inherent stability tention drawn airplane news paper advertisements featuring A-2 querying Bill Hannan files must con tain everything some sent background information two 3-view drawings drawing reproduced shows rounded fuselage version others fuselage square crosssection other features identical July 1945 issue Air Force Journal printed letter Jown W Edgerton designers nephew Edgerton said .this plane actually flew although could have called unadulter ated success very marked tendency porpoise after few hundred yards its 100-horsepower Gnome spewing castor oil dove ground height about 200 feet Attesting value metal frame uncle Mr Gallau det able crawl out walk away.. Happily Professor Gallaudet hurt badly what could have caused un controllable porpoising Well lets take look drawing Maybe years experience later can see rea son Remember airplane de signed built back 1912 lots neophyte designers created airplanes really didnt know what ing exactly point exactly situa tion want young modelers graduate Youngsters have learn what doing have learn what model airplanes are about cant satisfied just build models kits know what part does Professor Edson Gallaudets design neat monoplane what soon became accepted wing front tail rear set-up some reason professor located three-bladed propeller very rear end pusher Nothing wrong apparently created problems along its efficiency air-cooled Gnome engine stalled just front wing solid mounting drive shaft run back entire length fuselage under stabilizer prop problem keep weight vibration minimum Gallaudet made fuselage too short very likely allowed Center Gravity too far rear distance wing stabi lizer called tail moment arm dis tance small A-2 stabi lizer must very large Bullets stab just small tiny mo ment arm too short normal-sized stab A-2s stabilizer must have completely ineffective along improper rearward center-of-gravity would have caused severe porpoising Such small stabilizer Gallaudet used possible tail moment arm extremely long wing area much less A-2s Long stretched out air planes both full-sized models much stable stubby ones contributing porpoising would have caused Dutch Roll tail wag ging must have equally small ver tical fins Although fin both above below fuselage total area still much too little professor just didnt know score Once again closer fin CG larger must ef fective drawing confuse four struts tail skid fin area uncovered come up side lower fin bottom fuselage longe rons Dihedral certainly would have helped lat eral stability porpoising Gallau det Bullet Most old-time designers didnt have facts created lot un stable airplanes aeronautic facts now known beginners must learn basics succeed no need re peat pioneers mistakes Remember Free Flight Scale models need herent stability properly designed fullsize aircraft carry pilots work con trols So select kits plans feature mod els enlarged stabilizers fins creased wing dihedral long moment arms CG both tail nose stick high-wing cabin designs until have learned build adjust Bill Hannan mentioned fellow West Coast made RC version rounded Gallaudet found very pe culiar handling characteristics Nuff said cant control easily radio youve certainly picked lemon try Free Flight fly well model Gallaudet design would have have several design changes reduced semi-scale status Thats bad remember no flying scale model truly scale approximations onlysome less scale others ****S So beware Choose kits carefully designs good flying characteristics build tails light 142 Model Aviation Sce P444 I I rn&t cs LI4 MaknJwi 2 T -~ -I- 4I it.17 11T GlIauciot Z I9I BULLET Have Helped Beginner Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
L PR Roundup New AMA brochure have produced new brochure called Flights Fancy will re place former handout printed blue pa per called Skys Limit outside PR agency worked very closely us devel oping total concept supervised production printing new piece think its just great Certainly will enhance image sport national associa tion Flights Fancy includes brief descrip tion AMA Museum Among other plans brochure intend place literature racks tourist stops along main highways interstates leading Washing ton DC Restons best tourist attraction ought capitalize Well using Skys Limit brochure summer shows other purposes waste mall shows trade shows club events other times AMA handouts required well ship Flights Fancy Well looking feedback individ uals clubs learn publics reaction new piece Austrian aeromodeling May/June year took long-awaited vacation England USSR Europe first stop Europe Vienna hosted Dr Georg Breiner President Austrian Aero Club Georg has often visited United States has guest AMA HQ Reston first Saturday Vienna taken very nice permanent flying field town En zesfeld met local fliers Old-Timer meet Touring field impressed control-tower-type building housed fully equipped kitchen large eating area storage area tractor related field maintenance equipment observation deck equipped windsock Outside some picnic tables noon enjoyed delicious Hungarian goulash hot spicy Vienna sausages trimmings truly best food ever eaten flying field ladies catered day outdid themselves also enjoyed some great Aus trian beer us werent fly ing Austrians have motto Fly first drink later Made good sense thought AMA Safety Committee would also approve friendliness welcome received made memorable experience Confirmed belief modelers nice people wher ever happen find Iowa Aviation Preservation Center anyone traveling southwestern Iowa business pleasure theres new aviation museum visit Housed Greenfield Municipal Air port its second aircraft museum Iowa present consists 11 historic planes dat ing 1920 1940 museum open 1000 am 500 pm weekdays 100 500 pm weekends Admission charges minimal $2 adults $1 children under 12 years age center home Iowa Aviation Hall Fame recognizes achieve ments aviators Hawkeye State Interestingly enough Hugh Sidey Time magazine fame also aviation buff/AMA member born Greenfield brother still runs family newspaper business drop office say Hi another AMA member youre Further details can gained contacting Diane Weiland Executive Director 1-515/3437184 Cape Ann RIC Club Sam DiNoto Methuen MA sent some interesting information cluded newspaper clippings petition letter explaining complex situation Its familiar story New residences built near existing flying field complaints centering safety neighborhood children meeting town selectmen threatened loss field field Rowley MA Sam has taught countless kids fly model planes former students David Preston upset potential loss field went out wrote petition called hundreds field neighbors wound up 200 signatures interested residents area wanted field kept open mentioned courtesy club members visitors field An equally high number said fliers allowed children free access field kids enjoying educational experience being An annual open house sponsored club Its resulted good neighbor policy works Club officers passed stringent laws guide members flying habits made provisions disciplinary action violators Twenty field coordinators have appointed club 235 mem bers make sure safety enforced times club has adopted bylaw mandat ing sound level 90dB 12 ft though no noise complaints have received great example club came close losing its flying site worked hard publicize its reputation capitalized have strict rules tight sound con trol still have field Good workand good luck thanks Sam sharing story us Redlands Miniature Aircraft Association clubs taking advantage air shows military base open houses Public events allow model aircraft clubs chance display models either static form part days flying exhibitions both Very often such weekend shows draw thou sands people have never seen sophisticated model aircraft lives Pete Roehling Redlands CA sent some ex cellent background information photo graphs clubs participation huge show Norton AFB San Bernadino CA 200000 visitors base year see static displays almost current USAF equipment Vintage civilian military aircraft also hand club display located large han gar next runway Members brought about 20 aircraft types sizes plugged VCR showed Byron Orig inals tape Striking Back real attention-getter An RC trainer raffled off profits given local charity Dozens visitors asked questions handled club members interest level very high club expects get new members delight crowd flying demon strations put club members later day Helicopter clipped-wing Cub Kaos flown Everyone felt very positive experience both club members spectators Congratulations Redlands group getting out pushing sport have similar story tell lets hear well pleased pass experiences Continued page 124 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF e Executive Director ymca Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 comptroller Lynne Collins 0 com petition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson November 1990 123 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director proeided apace month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position 01 AMA Executive Council Cont pg 123 along encourage other AMA clubs Its great way build understanding Thanks again Pete 1990 Nats As write have just returned Lawrenceville IL did make particular event live outside region would like recap some media cover age got stories USA Today Chicago Tribune local newspaper day local TV station Evansville Terre Haute Vincennes day live broad casts WAKO-Radio day also made daily call-in reports other TV radio sta tions excellent example bene fits advance work AMA staff out side PR agency course events big difference case tne great cooperation local AMA clubs Chamber Commerce both Vin cennes Lawrenceville absence major catastrophe immediate area well remember press conference arranged 1984 Reno Nats very morning some thugs kidnapped bank man ager taped device chest said bomb held him hostage until could open bank vault dont have tell people whod invited press conference gone instead Thats right following story Model aviation took backseat morning So its great everything falls place can look back resounding success saying goes thats history al ready planning 1991 next month 124 Model Aviation SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Recent issues two model publications have included incorrect information respect AMA insurance RC frequency matters September 1990 issue Model Airplane News contained letter editor AMA member cluded within letter comment concerning AMA insurance stated AMA pays crash AMA sanctioned field youre member AMA sanctioned club THIS STATMENT IS NOT CORRECT Academy does qualify sanction flying sites Further have member AMA char tered sanctioned club insured As long AMA member flies according AMA Safety Code sured whether regular flying site member club Academy does however encourage members belong chartered club fly established flying sites Other issues contained letter addressed communication editor Model Airplane News Academy detailed appropriate actions taken Academy September 1990 issue Scale RC Modeler contained editorial comment stated Are aware fact series inexpensive radios manufactured certain producer RC equipment largest couldnt pass inspection maker petitioned FCC waiver whatever FCC grants com pany now using its own quality guidelines transmitters receivers way much less strin gent required AMA AMA looking other way because doesnt want lose companys considerable advertising magazine else would Ask elected representatives about Academy through its attorneys has contacted FCC regarding statement concerning waiver Part attorneys response reads FCCs staff Office Engineering Technology QET has emphatically informed us FCC does waive type acceptance requirements radio service especially instances equip ment cannot meet FCCs technical standards marketed sold within United States regard Part 95 type acceptance rules OET stated have never waived type acceptance rules have no recent requests waiver Concerning matter AMA looking other way please note equipment contained listing provided AMA News section month has documentation file AMA independent testing labo ratory attesting fact such equipment meets better published AMA guidelines should noted present FCC requirements transmitter type acceptance less stringent recommended AMA guidelines Currently FCC final stages rule making respect proposals submitted Academy individual Glenn Whidden approved rules created process will require manufacturers meet requirements currently meeting voluntarily Should have questions regarding issues please direct proper individuals AMA HO Carl Maroney insurance matters Bob Underwood RC frequency matters PR Permanent building kitchen control tower etc General view government-sponsored fly-at Austrian field whole site 18 well kept ing field Enzesfeld Austria Note club andand houses trout stream behind Austrian banners tip paved runwaybuilding Once year club has fish fry can just seen Sailplane also visible topfor members Stream stocked mainleft centertamed club members Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Campaign Executive Bob Brown Bradford PA Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler Allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District Ill leading way toward developing positive political public awareness current involvement Academy Pennsylvania State Parks primary example effort Elect continue efforts significant program should directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable put program type interests both competition sport flying Whether international competi tor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands model ing interests everyone disci pline Please elect Bob Brown Peter Waters Northville MI completes six years two terms District VP am pleased see way AMA Dis trict 7 have benefited ideas ef forts during time further term would allow con tinue developing services AMA members clubs increase visi bility AMA local areas can done either through AVP program ex panded district associations such ing developed Grand Rapids fall now have District Patch ing copied other districts experi mental office PR Insurance Coordi nator bringing AMA HQ closer clubs wish extend idea means having AMA HQ have also introduced experi ment contest coordination AMA HQ shall watch very closely next year National Model Sport Aviation Center now going real Mun Damian M Rhodes Portland OR happy representation service current VP read no further believe should something better am man District VP should promote programs encourage newcomers facilitate com munication between AMA HQ mem bership enhance dialogue between clubs district represent modeler Although new modeling have active participant serving secretary two clubs five years am also Con test Director background aviation constructing DC-9 series 80 cur rently own own masonry business may lack experience can offer en thusiasm open mind willingness serve believe together can revi talize modeling Pacific Northwest need vote Thank Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote cie chairman Development Committee hope continue overseeing hardware becomes installed now own land site development plans works procurement cycle has very time-consuming next phase will permit attend district matters look forward being area often AMA run large number volun teers time allocate AMA bus iness limited changing priorities business model aviation al lows flexibility cover needs district sends out amongst membership flying watching background ranges Indoor filmies Giant RC see intriguing skills aspects obsessionI wear RC blinkers am certain elected further term vice president will continue benefit AMA Dis trict 7 Ed McCollough Portland OR has plea sure serve members District Xl representative Executive Council last several years changes have taken place Dis trict Academy since first elected grow number ac tivity year fact District Xl leader relative numbers members involved modeling activity changes way AMA district continue grow prosper positive aspects po sition during years have chance meet know gether have talked about things have solved problems Thats works best since communication leads solution As example problem often discussed lack West Coast Nats After lot talk some real communication combined hard work District Xl members held very first Northwest Nats experience learned what can accomplish work together can will showcase other programs same success did Nats As VP will continue look after promote interests District Xl members AMA matters just have past what Ive done far liking ask vote Statement Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH name Dave Brown am candidate reelection Executive Vice President AMA lieve performance over last three years position worthy vote EVP officer responsible business financial affairs organ ization have knowledge experience handle job enjoy doing As decision business must weigh pros cons act accordingly case have certain assetsand yes few liabilities asset side have time ability job understand finance accounting business know make best use knowledge AMAs benefit get along well both other members Executive Council staff AMA President Don Lowe make particularly good team negative side tend talk too much tend blunt tend get involved too things tend write informa tive dull column magazine have served AMA Executive Coun cil 11 years would appreciate re electing another three-year term lieve past performance job described bylaws warrants reelection RCHTA Chicago Model Hobby Show During sixth annual Chicago Model Hobby Show held October 18-21 OHare Expo Center Rosemont IL attend ees will notice number items new exhibition exciting additions re sult joint effort between Academy Model Aeronautics AMA shows sponsor Radio Control Hobby Trade As sociation RCHTA static model display featuring some finest model airplanes Chicago area has added shows floor plan AMA con tacted local sanctioned clubs obtain mod els exhibit will show modelers nonmodelers alike skills crafts manship involved model airplane building Also area will Helicopter flying cage spectators can witness thrill challenge Radio Control Helicopter flying Sunday October 21 series Delta Dart building seminars will held anyone terested constructing stick-and-tissue rubber-powered model Building sessions will run 10am 1130 am 1 pm 230 pm Conference Center can accessed through show floor Academy worked closely RCHTA developing program intended introduce model aviation show attendees especially children Participation seminars including Delta Dart kits supplies will free charge Over 450 manufacturers will exhibiting demonstrating newest products show billed worlds largest model hobby show Public show hours 59pm Friday October 19 10am 6 pm Saturday October 20 10am 5 pm Sunday October 21 Admission $6 adults $3 children ages six 12 free children under 5 AMA booth will located static model display area Headquarters personnel will hand meet public answer questions concerning model avi ation national association November 1990 125 Vice PresidentDistrict 3 Vice PresidentDistrict 7 Vice PresidentDistrict 11 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr c4 , rdgr 17K32 CrArV7-5-7OAt eu7DE 0 %7A r onals Sound measurements taken during first round RC Scale years Nationals requested CD information purposes Scale rules state effective muffler will used dont give definition term end result has relatively little effort run quiet engines Scale As group Scale fliers havent really done much way looking propeller selection either Cur rent procedures create some very loud aircraft some RC Scale aircraft Nats registered quite low sound levels majority upper end regis ter loudest recorded 107 dBA nine feet Several appeared louder air ground although means accurate checking would have considered opinion measured sound levels course conjecture Im proposing next year contestant required fill out form listing model name engine used muffler propeller brand configuration other per tinent data Any sound readings taken could related sheets intent would categories Pennsylvania demo demonstration held benefit Pennsylvania officials part ongoing process develop some sort agreement flying sites within state park system questions concerns what noise standards should used demonstration impressed officials could result implementation lower sound level standard park system what some members might desire high est recorded sound level among aircraft flown demonstration 91 dBA measured over grass particular aircraft Pattern plane officials im pressed apparent quietness air craft especially struck differ ence earlier experiences AMA members Pennsylvania awaiting outcome entire process Mufflers Last month made mention work done San Diego promised show some homemade muffler modifica tions have proven effective Three con cepts shown month Other proposals will appear later date Thanks go Wil bur Hubbard Jim Wilson others San Diego County Association Model Clubs input Figure 1 depicts simpler modifica tions can performed could use ful muffler doesnt separate has center exhaust exit such type installed K&B 40 As shown drawing change consists tube has cap welded silver soldered front end al lowing bolt front muffler shell drawing specifies steel wool used tube exit Another alternative would copper scrub pad Stainless steel wool available might work better would less likely corrode stands up wear much better modification can made number mufflers Shown Figure 2 modification twopiece mufflers such Royal 40 45 arrows show exhaust gas flow N Woab oWrL SPACC /~tjr Loos-h-y PeA i7Jif IC 00 L o 6LJX 4e6- e4'779 ~ CE g i 4uAy pRo.q z CO A~ 7jfr~0 4IVf d7L 2,,A-2 J 0 0 000 0 AIJ# ____________ a o 9 11 1 SF~-e 70 ejA~ E4W SM U F - G4 czizz AMN4#sr 72/ da AAd Wy mr#~Err AA TOcFg* r W O NLdk~1G z/cFZI 2 C 11W 11 I. 1 jCJS d4CA 5OJ sure can shown other drawings must completely empty fully discharged Pressure cans havent depressurized can dangerous Examples cans can use Ronson butane Chlor oseptic Maalox Whip others Also note relatively small cans afterportion stock muffler used may laid aside interior can muffler shell can lined hightemperature silicone further sound sup pression middle chamber can loosely packed either steel copper wool sure seal joints high-temperature sil icone Use screws shown vibration doesnt cause separation assembly Figure 3 shows variation use pres 7-7 VI A00V4S d- 4 4J 7JwN Sara y sure cans mufflers dont separate Using larger can makes possible apply muffler intended 60-size engine shown would 40 engine afterchamber outside stock muffler can loosely packed steel wool inte rior surfaces can coated hightemperature silicone Jim Wilson has found further reduces exhaust sound levels can sizes used package various cosmetic products %-in tube used larger engine muffler optimum num ber sizes holes 22 Y16-in holes 12 7/a-in holes arrowed line shows ex haust gas flow sure seal joints modification high-temperature silicone probably uses up allotted space month follow later date 126 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified 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 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module 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 RF Module 93782 Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4F CirrusExcell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P CirrusExcell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F CirrusExcell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P FutabaConquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP FutabaConquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaConquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7U1-IF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaAttack FP-4NBLAM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FutabaFP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Hitec USAMaster 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USAMaster 7 &7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER 627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7Airplane-NEr-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEU-J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA SynopsisExecutive Council July 23 1990 July Executive Council meeting took place Muncie IN following tendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Meeting Bayside NY VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters North ville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Ca VP-X Reg gie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice Pres ident Ev Langworthy Also attendance Vince Mankowski Ex ecutive Director John Worth Executive Director Emeritus Present Academys executive staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Carl Maroney Special Services Direc tor Bob Vojslavek Operations Director Ge offrey Styles Marketing Director Guests included Lillian Worth Harry Mur Continued page 131 November 1990 127 early August busy summer fast waning Im trying catch up Nationals held Lawrenceville IL Vincennes IN turned out great over 1200 entries including Free Flight Indoor Outdoor So add count two categories Outdoor held later should have biggest Nats ever Entries reached record numbers Heli copter Pylon categories very large other events fine turnout tells us few things Nats located Midwest coupled good facilities model ers will come best Nats entry prior 1990 Dayton OH 1976 over 1600 contestants must commend citizens Law rencevilleNincennes area great hos pitality Everywhere went pleas antly received Press coverage outstand ing daily articles front page local newspapers new Nats manager Chip Smith did fine job first Nats classic example trial fire heard compliments wellorganized well-run contest heard sev eral people say best Nats ever primary site auxiliary sites generally very good certainly Pattern Racing Soaring Helicopter groups should have no complaints Con trol Line sites little rough Ive heard promises improvements de cide go back another Nats Following Nats held Council meeting Muncie IN prioritized site choices next year Westover AFB Chicopee MA first choice available will return Lawrenceville facilities Westover considered premier site good entry previously Next year plan assign 50 RC fre quencies will possible hold simul taneous RC events site 1991 Industry has promised availability 50 airplane frequencies 1991 review very long list narrowband equipment certified meet 1991 stan dards printed Model Aviation evi dent suitable equipment available new systems available manufacturers offering equipment update programs low cost making pos sible fly wideband restrictions nominal investment seems right way assure maximum protection paging systems restricting day flying little possible Narrow band should norm real ize change traumatic some thats way life Without innovation change would still flying superre generative equipment time 27255 465 MHz still operate hobby would long dead really think would happy still drove Model T Ford its attendant reliability comfort performance restrictions Would want cross Atlantic Ford Trimotor DC3 dont think Time marches change comesand hope progress commend AMA Frequency Commit tee its contribution over years Its work directly influences just AMA mem bers RC modeler country well other countries Yes US frequencies also used other countries committee often busy protecting interests FCC may realize no status quo frequency assignments constant pressure other interests use frequencies will never end increasing use personal com munications remote control kinds devices jams RF spectrum So demand growing share what al ready available well crowd fre quency assignments spectrum Thus pressure narrower band opera tion Please understand current ap proach frequency assignment what desired simply could get committee enlisted volun tary help industry see would work guess what does now volved FCC final act tighten ing radiation specs assure legal con trol transmitters narrow-band opera tion People tell frequency busi ness complex hard understand Yes gets deeply involved technical rationale dont fret about Frequency Committee pro tecting interests have some pretty knowledgeable people donating time matter part update equipment 91 specs qualified source primarily manufacturer buy guideline equipment RC modeler country should AMA member because greatly benefit work frequencies insur ance coverage magazine Model Avia tion competitions fly-ins flying site support other services available AMA membership best bargain around want services just convince flying buddy join cause what get directly proportional resources haveits simple modeler should become AMA member Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 August 21 1990 Its hard believe has month since wrote last col umn Since last column yours truly has quite busy lot things Nats followed Council meeting Oshkosh back real job meantime have gotten replace ment C-172 destroyed tornado have spent spare time stripping usable stuff out wreckage Whew lot parts simple full-scale airplane hope C-182 good airplane C-172 Next week Im off Wash ington quarterly visit Ac counting Department NAA meet ing Enough travelogue Whats new AMA ask Well getting some heat decision eliminate credit given join AMA middle year problem credit vouchers theyre really accounting liability such require careful han dling example member joins mid year paying $40 give him $20 credit voucher assign $40 come fiscal year defer $20 next year record come year record offset ting liability $20 What individ ual doesnt renew next year ac count complicated what does renew doesnt use credit voucher Does voucher remain outstanding liability does get wiped out credited unearned come list questions could go on think get drift prob lem past AMA HQ didnt keep track credit vouchers sued impossible assess po tential liability Further use vouchers wasnt restricted renewal purposes people using buy Supply Service items Think about af fects accounting system Okay okay understand need something join middle year please dont ask us return credit voucher system have suggested go fullyear membership membership expiring anniversary its purchase sounds okayuntil think about would make life easier HQ spread ing out renewal load over year would also make insurance handling unwieldy site-owner chartered club insurance programs tied individual program fact theyre under policy Can imagine being club secretary continually trying ensure everyone flies club field current member member simply gets renew has accident 128 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ot ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 both club insurance site owners insurance void think site owners would take risk wouldnt efficient way handle midyear memberships simply drop new membership rate appropri ate amounts year progresses may necessary limit drops say $30 after April 30 $20 after July 30 $10 after October 30 least would eliminate voucher problem system has its serious problems however Right now have membership categories would make head swim addition age categories like Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen have Boosters Patrons etc get publications question Lets see No-publications option some news letter-only others magazine taken family mem ber category. aaaargh Such seemingly simple solution does have become complicated developed prorated dues system categories application card would rival Tower catalogue sheer size did some categories others could cost senior citizen fam ily member join certain times year does normal adult short guys gals working problem takes time lot thought work out details Theres no such thing system thats simpe yet allQws nice little breaks spe cial cases simple system would volve charging single price mem bers no special rates Juniors Sen iors Senior Citizens family members etc dont think will fly Last month spent quite bit time nuts bolts FAI programs month get mention gravy Ear lier year Indoor team whipped rest world overwhelming fash ion Jim Richmond became World Champion unbelievable sixth time have success report As pre dicted after serving jury team trials RC Electric team did real well get ting both silver team medal silver dividual medal Jason Perrin CL Speed US team got bronze medal Carl Dodge became new World Champion CL Aerobatics thats Stunt us team got silver Paul Walker brought home bronze Congrat ulations guys its nice see yall well Ill end up month few thoughtprovoking questions think about Does AMA spend too much time promoting itself enough time promoting mod el aviation Would support efforts promote model aviation Till next month ALABAMA Kraft Southeast 118 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 ARIZONA Lance HaIle 115 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 RC Service 102 Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N 10th St Phoenix AZ 85029 Beemer RC West Dist 05 17252 E Falcon Drive 3 Fountains Hills AZ 85268 CALIFORNIA Custom Electronics 09 PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 Authorized Radio Control Service 128 327 S Stage Coach Ln Fallbrook CA 92028 Airtronics Inc 03 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 Futaba Corp America 10 4 Studebaker Irving CA 92718 GSP Products 23 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 S & D RC Service 122 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 Cannon Electronics Inc 06 2828 Cochran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 FLORIDA Charles D Ehinger 116 1910 Virginia Ave 1403B Ft Myers FL 33901 Wollitz RC 111 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 Southern Radio Control 126 2378 Lind wood Ave Naples FL 33962 Radio South 22 43 W Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 E L Litchfield 130 4307 Woodside Manor Tampa FL 33624 ILLINOIS Hobby Dynamics 07 PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico 19 PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MASSACHUSEllS John Hill RC Squadron Inc 119 PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MARYLAND TSA 110 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MICHIGAN D&j Electronics 105 900 Lucy Rd Howell Ml 48843 Kraft Midwest 21 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MISSOURI Ace RC Inc 02116 W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NEW JERSEY RjL Control Systems 121 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 Francis S Key 107 1072 Irick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 Polks/Aristo-Craft 17 346 Bergen Ave Jer sey City NJ 07304 Ocean County RC Service 108 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NEW YORK Lons RC Service 1092062 Rabbit Ln Phoe nix NY 13135 OHIO World Engines 20 8960 Rossash Ave Cin cinnati OH 45236 Aero Models 106 Route 5 7021 Chippewa Rd Medina OH 44256 Seville RC Hobbies 1049818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 Rons RC Service 113 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OREGON Artex Aircraft Supply 103 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PENNSYLVANIA John 1-lickey 114 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TENNESSEE Rivergate Hobby Center Inc 101 700-A Two-Mile Pkwy Goodlettsville TN 37072 TEXAS Tim Ahrens 127 Rt 6 Box 54J Austin TX 78737 Joe DuMond 125 1830 Chevy Chase Car rollton TX 75006 Steve Whisenhunt 117 9025 Oels St Ft Worth TX 76108 Als Hobby 123 10733 Gulf Freeway Hous ton TX 77034 Bill Slaton 129 1005 Phillips Drive Dumas TX 79029 VIRGINIA AMA 01 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Special events trade shows WASHINGTON Anything RC 112 W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WISCONSIN Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 124 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 November 1990 129 Safe Flying No Accident Transmitter Sticker Stations Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders Model Aviation Plans arrive after December 1 1990 will delivered until after Christmas Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 hot item recent Executive Council meeting general review AMA costs including FAI team expenditures col umn month begins some informa tion July 23rd meeting giving latest information Executive Council decided cut funding AMA-paid travel AMA-paid lodging AMA-paid entry fees FAI teams World Championships ever Executive Council decided cut funds shipping model boxes fuel will no longer AMA-financed FAI team uniforms AMA team uni forms appropriate winter use Most World Championships have held during weather ranging hot temperate Concerning fuel shipments oc casions free donated fuels have cost Academy thousands dollars ship overseas previously policy pick ing up bulk shipment costs model boxes however too problem some team members made con certed effort use conservatively designed model boxes other occasions members same team asked AMA pick up tab shipping piano- refrigerator-sized boxes can satisfied AMA hasnt reduced its direct support championship teams has made con certed effort reduce some peri pherals have added significantly cost FAI program New renewal procedures AMA members will shortly receive 1991 bill dues Please notice signature now re quired renewal forms new applica tions AMA membership AMA Safety Code will printed AMA applica tions renewal forms members being asked sign code requirement Simply because violation Safety Code will result no insurance coverage damage caused So imperative AMA members read fully comply AMA Safety Code AMA members earned mem berships ie Contest Directors national district officers etc will once again sent bill marked Free requiring no sub mission dues money However members also must sign bill indicate have read aware AMA Safety Code before AMA mem bership cards will sent Juniors underage Senior members must have parent guardian sign AMA Safety Code addition doing themselves AMA members used 800 tele phone number credit card renewals will receive bill dues marked Prepaid too must sign send AMA Headquarters Safety Code acknowledg ment Admittedly new procedure can cause some degree confusion prob lems However number nature recent claims has forced AMA take step effort gain some measure control over situation Another change AMAs insurance 1991 raises medical coverage $7500 $100000 AMA members increase medical coverage along elimina tion AMA member-to-member familymember-to-member liability insurance ac complishes two things provides higher limit medical coverage injury result ing accidents AMA members also eliminating AMAs exposure painand-suffering lost-wage claims both tween family members between AMA members Muncie news As reported last month Academy now owns property Indiana purpose developing building world-class model flying site museum will soon meeting Muncie tended Property Development Com mittee invited members various AMA Special Interest Groups address site needs potential development Its fully expected construction will begin early 1991 complete 1992 Begin ning 1993 site will further devel oped accommodate necessary facil ities host National Model Airplane Championships types model fly ing its difficult give exact date site will open available flying circumstances suggest possible deadline would carry enormous excite ment Academy has tentatively offered host 1992 Scale World Championships would fantastic include Radio Con trol Control Line World Champion ships Scale models centerpiece week-long grand opening first-ever national flying site Using target midAugust 1992 its possible have site de veloped first-class order conceiv ably significant event aeromod eling history Perhaps would include week-long rally fun fly event complete air show team involvement manu facturers displays climaxed best Scale models around globe World Championships competition budget AMAs midyear financial report has just assembled some de gree pride can reported 50% point year 49% pro jected income 47% projected ex pense Thats pretty fair shootin anyones book jim Buchanan Award Dan Blankenbaker presented Jim Buchanan Award 1990 National Model Airplane Champi onships appropriate some comment made has said powerful force world cohesive set liefs religious organizations perhaps disciplined effective earth Perhaps also explains asso ciations like Academy able effective strength AMA lies its volunteers Jim Buchanan attended first Nats Lincoln NE time competed second Virginia known people wasnt judge event director people seem get pictures lot magazines get lot attention worker Jim always whenever some thing needed done genuinely excited aeromodeling broth ers fascinated see meet peo ple read heard much about twinkle hazel-blue eyes perpetual smile shining out hind lightly grayed beard kind guy could walk up group engaged hot discussion argument calm mere presence message seemed radiate Jim hobby love supposed have fun touched met him way shall never forget Dan presented Jim Buchanan Award because typified spirit larger sense mere existence award reminder us view mod eling hobby having fun cause everyone contributes participates can collectively great things proof lies national rallies National Model Airplane Championships museum have built building vast number pro grams institutions World Champi onship teams frequency committees weve created presently involved developing thousand-acre dream fly ing facilitya project inconceiv able just few short years ago Congratulations Academy youre alive doing well 130 Model Aviation Soviet sportsmen Alexander Gievskiy first place winner FAI Speed years Nats Tsergai lvanov Vitally Blohin Al exander lvashkln display gift AMA Museum understand Preci sion Scale model Russian E-5 beauti fully built Nikolly Polikarpoy fourtime Soviet Nationals winner Compatriot Svctlana Filippova pictured took third place FAI Combat Maria Bustamante customer service repre sentative Membership Department re ceives commendation Executive Di rector Vince Mankowaki Maria recently re ceived Associate Applied Science de gree office administration manage ment Northern Virginia college Connecticut 0 Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbury MA 02331 817 934-8248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Lundry 80 Main St Essex Jet VT 05452 Frederic J Olsen RR 3 Box 140-35 Newport ME 04953 Robert P Sawyer Jr HCR 80 Son 97 Goldsboro ME 04807 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Model Aviation Day third District Model Aviation Day being planned No vember 4 1990 Quinebaug Commu nity College Danielson CT Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event Last year two mailings sent club members didnt get word person felt mailer should sent AMA member shouldnt necessary isnt money time excellent facility allowing space displays well plenty room seminars have outstanding aircraft bring dis play See ad below information Executive Council meeting Council meeting held Muncie IN July 23 1990 Normally meeting held Nats site however year held Muncie Council members could see new site Yes AMA now owns about 950 acres area about one half miles discussion items about building would serve museum offices will first things done site think committee respon sible obtaining site did its work very well appears good property good location Some members have expressed concern about location property felt should have located so-called Sun Belt year-round flying sev eral answers reason felt should go Muncie community support should go place welcome no other property offered would suitable needs have amount support Contest sanctions will appear first part October probably good idea start thinking about clubs con test activities next year get sanc tions early area have fairly short flying season As result some week ends quite heavy activity know some events year re scheduled usually means lose out magazine listing Also remem ber starting 1991 radios used sanctioned events will have have gold sticker plan accordingly Modeler model month Three pic tures month doesnt whole job Harry Newman scratch-built 1A-scale Super Cub powered SuperTigre 61 floats Gold berg total weight 105 lb pictures taken Sebago Lake spring airplane flew very well Note past tense last flight wing failure airplane made unscheduled land ing understand repairable hope will flying again soon Harry liv ing past dont know place can get airplane ride $5 phy MA columnist Anthony Italiano NFFS President John Hunton architect Dis trict IV Gary Bussell AVP District VI regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order AMA President chaired meeting Approval Minutes approved unan imously accept minutes April 21st Executive Council meeting Executive Vice Presidents Report Execu tive Vice President distributed copy audit report year ending December 31 1989 suggested member Council read leisure EVP com mented pro forma statements pro jected three years expenses factored new circumstance buying devel oping Muncie property indicated operating loss 1991 due Mun cie land purchase/development un expected typical result such large undertaking further noted 1992 will again have operating surplus EVP rec ommended AMA Safety Committee review issue liability risk exposure sanctioned events follow AMA rule book consideration given rules policies address issue Executive Directors Report Executive Directors report included changes han dling some internal processes report cluded information about pilot program 1991 renewals 800 telephone line open during July August September 1990 additionally noted AMA has $10 minimum purchases via credit cards Henceforth recommendations awarding AMA Scholarships will presented Ex ecutive Council earlier year time Executive Councils Nats meeting scholarships can awarded before school year commences CompuServe computer communica tions system has available AVPs trial basis deemed acceptable some therefore moved accepted Council continue offering Com puServe service associate vice presidents Executive Director Emeritus Report Exec utive Director Emeritus has completed draft FAI document updating AMA history since 1967 Additionally Executive Director Emeritus reported engaged continuation personality profile videos working information placards accompany display models museum consensus Council members viewed completed personality profile videos have historical appli cation will popular distribution Executive Director Emeritus reported will present proposition contin ued service Executive Councils review Finance Committee Finance Committee chairman reported its next meeting committee will concern itself fine-tuning 1991 budget using previously distributed pro forma documents guide Nats Steering Committee chairman noted firm data Nats expenses/income arent available early time empirical formation indicates close match pre vious projections Special Interest Groups Special Interest Group seeking advice concerning employment contract managing editor its publication will provided legal opinion Council Property Acquisition Development Com mittee PADCOM chairman advised next step will joint meeting committee representatives Special Interest Groups parties will involved discussion long-range use devel opment flying site Council given opportunity seeing recently pur chased property firsthand Following presentation preliminary sketches plans committee chairman ar chitect Reston AMA HQ building Council discussed propertys potential Frequency Technical Director reported current inventory status AMA mon itors analyzers also noted FCC released Notice Proposed Rule Making concerning manufacture narrow-band transmitters attor ney preparing letter will file FCC behalf further reported AMA will no longer check transmitters trade shows sticker stations now business will taking over task Sound Committee Among issues discussed question liability risk authors include product information articles model airplane sound agreed legal opinion will obtained sub ject Insurance During Insurance Safety Committee report chairman recom mended behalf committee fol lowing proposed changes changes Continued page 134 November 1990 131 EC SynopsisCont pg 127 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 Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonjers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresok 9 Wiltow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockyort NY 14094 Ray Juxctkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Adam SaBler 41 Perry Ave Lathars NY 12110 Lon Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FroehiloS Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts sit ref lec tive mood Indianapolis International Airport awaiting nonstop aircraft during day headed LGA home have just concluded third consecutive Executive Council meeting 1990 wish could have shared experience us did Tony Italiano president National Free Flight Society formally registered Spe cial Interest Group AMA As official hence reliable account proceedings shall provided elsewhere magazine shall move right along hardly mystery nor assume AMA anxious create aeromodeling center may justly proud have greatly out grown present headquarters Reston VA working space standpoint burgeoning belief deserve prestigious base operations also centrally located continen tal United States Existing plans basic location area Muncie IN give prom ise fulfilling both fundamental requirements same time providing very extensive flying areas arrived Muncie day before EC meeting order get overall look real estate involved After three trips around countryside architect/AMA member John Hunton am opinion shall satisfied ultimate con clusion worthy project Silent Electric Fliers Long Island Since last report concerning newly formed entity have received letter its organizer Mr J Lewis Putt Jr letter heaps praise upon other Long Island club Suffolk Wings MAC AMA 472 Ridge NY permitting Electric group use its field Rocky Point LI its very first contest Mr Putt reports fol lows spite morning rain showers 15 mem bers showed up 20 electric-powered RC planes Suffolk Wings generous hosts made sure SEFLI members felt wel come Everyone chance fly times made first event great suc cess types Electric planes repre sented Gas power fliers witnessed event amazed what Eledrics can would appreciate very much could find some space monthly column thank Suffolk Wings generosity toward club loan field event field pay use refused accept reim bursement us sort sportsmanship should publicly rewarded ModelAviation 132 Model Aviation Ive included group picture taken tween raindrops Thank again support interest Electric flying Halls Fame developments recently received letter good friend Joe Beshar forming July 3 just past Westover Field Chicopee MA inducted Hall Fame Society Antique Modelers SAM favors us follow ing picture SAM President Jim Adams oresentine him valued citation No sooner completed foregoing ac count current District 2 report received Reston HQ listing AMA members have se lected Council Past AMA Presidents years group inductees AMA Hall Fame wit Joe Beshar Paul Boyer James Cahill Carl Fries Milton Hueguelet extend heartiest congratulations Long Island Silent Flyers AMA 1276 live within moderate traveling distance Long land have desire join excellent model Soaring club suggest contact above entity through its president Mr Bob Teseo 1-718/4632986 Paul Bell 1516/981-1227 club has over 70 members may able fit would well worth try hope make Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA have recently learned plans call holding 15th annual Syracuse Sym posium Saturday January26 1991 Art Home Center New York State fair grounds information reaches us through thoughtfulness courtesy newly elected secretary CNYMAA Mr Richard 1 Dick Snyder PO Box 72 N Main St Man nsville NY tel 1315/465-4113 congrat ulate Dick fellow officers Tim Pease president Glenn Cady VP Lon Sauter treasurer anticipate pleasure join ing 15th Syracuse Symposium 1/26/91 Everett W Langworthy AMA Executive Coun cil member representing National Aeronau tic Association NAA have just received news release National Aeronautic As sociation NAA announcing Mr Langworthy three other deserving gentlemen have selected receive coveted Elder Statesman Aviation Award NM Said award established 1954 honor out standing Americans efforts over period years have made contributions significant value aeronautics have reflected credit upon America themselves Nominations solicited over 200 ganizations aviation leaders United States selection made distin guished committee 30 aviation leaders segments aviation community According text NM news re lease basis Mr Langworthys selection leadership Executive Vice Pres ident NM both United States internationally Federation Aeronautique Internationale also described NM release pilot over 12000 hours types military civilian aircraft promoted nurtured helped coordinate sport aviation United States Having served Ev AMA Executive Coun cil number years have developed great respect gentleman has earned collective appreciation val ued participation aeromodeling ac tivities Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc AMA 925 club widely recognized highly regarded especially New York Pennsylvania neighboring parts Ca nada timehonored outstanding multiinterest aeromodeling organization group based Buffalo-Cheektowaga NY area past 35 years has promoted model aviation its phases locally abroad thus earning highest respect general public well government officials agencies club excels good public exposure AMA through flying shows regular mall dis plays various major competitions involv ing model aircraft various types sizes attracting spectators far wide group advocates promotes practices safety both air ground group has set excellent example secure maintain flying field its mem bers live harmony neighboring community Upon foregoing facts AMA granted petition club presented prestigious Award Excellence arranged have AVP Buffalo area physically present award club officers shown following photograph left right Stan Duszczak VP Phil Grzes kowiak president holding plaque John Grigg AVP George Manos treasurer Bruce Knox secretarv Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc AMA 424 Dick Sarpolus editor above clubs ex cellent Newsletter thats its name Newsletter has written piece July 1990 issue same consider important enough bring attention regardless RC frequency upon operate am 534 MHz among other non-ham-band fre quencies compliment Dick upon thought-provoking contribution flying safety article dwells part upon sub ject six-meter frequency flags Most members dont care about sixmeter frequencies because few use field Ive ham license years have flying six meters years Im particularly interested han dle frequencies Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 Went Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dab Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe addrean EMAIL 7378712 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1214 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25084 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15872 Jay Meaiy 208 Witrser St Cieartieid PA 18830 Joveph S Vialay 1381 Creobrook Dr Macmae OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15813 Greendaie Ave Mapie HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Haiiowell Ct Bennalem PA 19020 Mark WiinOn 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 15704 Phone 717 287-8970 Monday August 6 very positive dem onstration produced Pennsylvania State Parks Commission West Shore Fly ing Society hosted event its fine field northern Harrisburg parks director Mr William Forrey along several staff witnessed demo appeared enlightened efforts AMA personnel assisting included District IV Vice President Howard Crispin discussed sound demonstrated simple methods its measurement Geoff Styles introduced program AMA video Partnerships Carl Maroney explained AMA insurance program Doug Pratt pilots flew demonstration Several pilots West Shore Club surrounding area per formed flawless flying routines wish thank devoted day demonstration efforts commendable An interesting sidelight demo ex hibited Doug Pratt Harrisburg area Channel 12 has interference generated nearby paging system Doug initially flew 1991 gold radio awideband receiver very obvious pager causing some glitches system Doug changed 1991 narrow-band receiver flew rest day problems clearcut example 1991 equip ment does work better using could save valuable models 1990 Nats very well attended members District Ill Although list too long individually name District Ill winners offer congratulations com petition fierce provided enjoyment also great make new acquaintan ces renew previous experiences clubs Lancaster County R/C Club three members attend Nats three brought home trophies Thats called batting thousand club members Sid Hurst George Fetter Bill Kametz Congratulations Immediately following Nats Coun cil moved Muncie IN view new prop erty purchased national flying site development potential site mindboggling AMA members should able enjoy hobby no matter what discipline pursues have over thousand acres open construction Preliminary de signs being developed have some interesting ideas incorporate please advise soon possible question will have first contest still un decided opinion first contest could 1992 first Nats 1994 depends budgetary factors member ship support next few years mem bers Academy will have site can enjoy very proud Discussion pertaining FAI program highlights Muncie Coun cil meeting Although FAI budget cut some extent program should hindered great deal FAI program vi tal necessity modelers over world Without superior type competition refinements enjoyed individual sport modeler would exist International friend ship necessity within turmoil todays world FAI catalyst friendship Nats fortunate make acquaintance Gerald Price Cen tral Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Gerald warded some pictures clubs sec ond float-fly held Jim Dodds private pond Below Troy Groehl holds Gerald Prices orig inal design Ultra excellent fun fly de sign also great water Another Geralds pictures Troys wife Cheryl Groehl hubbys model Cheryl Groehl shows off Trays handiwork Dave Deitz Beltzville Flying Machine Society also sent some pictures annual float-fly Thirty-nine pilots flew total 163 times very enjoyable weekend Special thanks go out Mauch Chunk Lake Park Director Dennis Demara Fish Com mission Director Wayne Alfono sup port permission utilize beautiful site year Below Simon Corson stands among some great planes flown Simon Carson BFMS float-fly Ed Zemaitis West Shore Flying Soci ety Harrisburg brought 10-ft model Martin Marina PBM Frequent-C-Flyers central Pennsyl vania encourage newcomers allowing total use airways evening week Jack Woodford snapped picture Vandewater family Pete son Mott during Beginners Night am extending personal invitation attend 1991 AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Field Dayton OH June 891991 fun-filled weekend will held Air Force Museum includes forms modeling Plan now attend November 1990 133 model conscientious modelers have met district Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area R/C Society Dick great orRanizer does quite well mike Gerald Prices Ultra floatplane Dick Sheppard Mansilela area R/C SocIety Vandewater family flying Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Riok Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harriaonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scolty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 18809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paai Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevills NC 28301 Phone Evening 1919 488-5986 Summer passing very quickly dont know whether theres activity concerned what situation actu ally time sure getting away year journey out Nation als Executive Council meeting bit longer usual rained except 50 miles drive out trip back better regard Nationals went off quite well turnout very good part yet unexplained rather large number no-shows especially RC Pattern arrived event would beyond doubt have best tended Free Flight will follow October same site site next year has determined date Lawrence ville has asked return engagement possibility Several other sites mentioned nothing positive now Executive Council meeting held Muncie IN following Nationals provided first opportunity Council see land just pur chased make acquaintance local business community has impressed site preliminary long-term plan develop ment actual work will take consider able length time likely some events could held late 1991 1992 Nationals very proba bly 1994 no point doing things panic having redo thing later date Careful planning development will ensure very beautiful center aeromodeling fair amount preliminary work site preparation done An access road will need put considerable amount grading seeding neces sary drainage has provided certain areas couple pits hog ma nure have removed Planting trees around perimeter will also early operation will fast-growing va riety rather large building will put up early development will serve utility structure contain offices maintenance facilities forth future will serve greater number func tions Everything should follow prescribed path no wasted effort funds Spe cial Interest Groups will consulted input finished project will surely take seven 10 years till fruition Id like publicly express appreciation community provided reception information Executive Council ensures excellent rapport will exist between area Academy cidentally latest map area has AMA site marked Retired Aeromodeling doubt best activities someone re tired considering entering stage life large number people out started modeling early point life School family work often took away activity years Now faced complete change life can return enjoy sport Modeling offers finer home activities challenge building people have reserved skills early years outdoor activity comes later relearns fly Bill German Cape St Clair Annapolis MD example Bill first built models back 1920s recently got back aeromodeling ARF Aristocraft powered K&B 20 engine After period trial error Bill has learned fly Ra dio Control aircraft bug having bitten anew Bill has progressed bigger goals himself has now completed yet flown PICA Waco YMF biplane very first building project 47 years Bill spent over year project en joyed bit time accompany ing photo Bill Waco Inciden tally Bill 73 years young soarIng soaring major activity through out District IV number clubs dedi cated entirely category clubs concentrate Power modeling have fair number individuals Soar ing clubs really sport conduct organized activities practically month year Baltimore Area Soaring Society Silent Knights Soaring Society Delaware Capital Area Soaring Association wide area membership including District Columbia High Country Soaring Club Ashe ville NC area Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts Tidewater Model Soaring Society Norfolk area Rich mond Radio Control Soaring Society other groups dedicated Soaring out would like know can add list times get calls individuals mov ing area would like know specific-category club located no problem clubs pro vide newsletter am sometimes aware other active groups next photo shows some interna tional atmosphere thats present Soaring meets taken Tidewater Model Soaring Society meet Bill Saun ders farm Cuckoo VA photo courtesy Herk Stokely Left right photo Herk Stokely USA known monthly column Flying Models publisher Soartech series active flier involved other Soaring activi ties Cohn Britcher England also mem ber TMSS Bob Botha South Africa Bruce Abell Australia contributor model publications down under truly international group often includes fliers other countries meets approved Council mutual agreement between Model Aeronautics Association Canada Inc MAAC Academy Model Aeronau tics place January 1991 agreement allows card-holding MAAC mem bers fly AMA club fields enter AMA sanctioned events US being AMA members provision effect MAAC members USA conditional upon use USA frequencies ad herence AMA Safety Code As follow-up unresolved issue coverage students instructors moved carried insurance policy endorsed cover AMA members desig nated chartered clubs instructors both instructor student flying one-on-one basis non-competition nondemonstration designated club flying sites However instructor permit ted accept compensation program exceed 30 days per individual stu dent AMA membership application will modified include statement member signs indicating agreement comply Academy Safety Code Ad ditionally members must now provide writ ten report accident Headquarters within 60 days Another endorsement recommended committee shall clarify Academys position regarding punitive dam ages Council moved accepted spe cifically exclude punitive exemplary treb le damages give notice will defend insureds against such claims pay behalf such judgments moved accepted liability cov erage deleted member-to-member member-to-relative family member claims same time medical coverage benefit members will increased $7500 $100000 Council approved committee recommendation eliminate special mem bership rates afforded National Asso ciation Rocketry AMA member liability surance now limits $100000 coverage cars boats rockets Council agreed restraining barriers now required flying Control Line Speed models FAI AMA-appointed juries approved team selection contests F3D F3B Fl Continued page 138 134 Model Aviation EC SynopsisCont pg 131 Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Tennessee Alabama attend FF South Carolina 0 Tonnesseemeets FF people founded AMA V1936 way DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartotzewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Gustavo Diaz 6-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 Thortlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertuil Ave Miami FL 23132 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrsa GA 30062 Freddie Rice 3066 Burkson Cove Memphit TN 36116 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency CoordInator Burnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Gil Stallings Port St Lucie FL called feel well qualified become Safe ty Inspector Giant Scale models Gil Write AMA Technical Director Robert Underwood HQ will send questionnaire quiz expertise necessary Leader Member CD Robert will pass competency issue qualifi cation says now have about 30 Safety Inspectors US Robert says some have experience qualifies inspect full-size aircraft although absolute requirement Sonny Branch important member 110-member Seminole RC Club Talla hassee sends snap above son Da vid Davids beautiful daughter Penny Penny holding Sig Seniorita Sonny says runs shes quiet cant hear Now dont know whether referring model air plane Penny hand could OS 2OFPW hes talking about other hand could little girl have 12-year-old house sneaks up time Sonny goes say gets up have beg get down uld go either way too first blush would appear talking about model plane other hand could re ferring Penny again case 12year-old woman house spent very lit tIe time ground first six years lifeshe made carry enough factual evidence pre sented Sonnys letter make proper de termination Have ever seen Free Flight contest go District V time People Texas Illinois Kentucky Missouri . People come everywhere Florida See tills little kid motorOiKe e Paul Lewis Fayetteville GA age 13 shown handmade chuck Glid er FF have builder-of-the-model rule have build own model Will PJs model fly will 13-yearold big contests Well Ill give clue daddy shown behind him Jim Lewis world-class Free Flight master So dont think need worry about Junior Hell turn out okay maybe get beating gets home Only teasine course Pictured left right Lewis Dot Odom Marion IL Carl Loehle Tullahoma TN lovely lady Marion jinny Basta Let tell secret time Illinois stretched Canada Gulf Mexico included Ala bama Mississippi parts Kentucky Tennessee 1809 Beginning 1717 French province Louisiana turned over England 1763 became county Virginia 1778 ended up Indiana Territory 1800 1809 have good friend AMA Council Jim Sears Dont tell Jim about may come south grab old Illinois land reattach District VI Jim sure hope aint reading Anyway Illinois residents like travel south Alabama Tennessee Free Flight contests because people area polite forgiving well edu cated very understanding Also little airplanes fly better because air lot thicker less gravity Well okay anyway Lewis Dot come Alabama Tennessee year demonstrate expertise model planes Dot has 12-in Peanut Scale close will fly two minutes eas ily anytime looks like made Swiss watch factory made too Shown winners greedily iCK ing over spoils winning Items pro vided generous manufacturers deal ers Included necessarily order CD Tom Hepler Ronnie Thomp son Don Smith Christi Thompson Mark Smith Buddy Ratliff Stan Smith others Randall Hopkins Richard Rikel both Paducah KY attended Toms FF meet above three weeks later passed out sad poem showed up Lee Websters annual fling both Free Flight Radio Control Manchester TN No room entire poem chorus Hopkins Rikel fliers string successes expires red muck cotton luck turns roen. Secret note Clifford Hiatt Win ter Gardens FL never inten tion part AMA Council arbi trarily cut FAI funding percentage stead eliminated uniforms shipping costs fuel model boxes Henceforth cnntstant will nay own boxes Marshall Grover Decatur AL specting fathers Sig Astro Hog father Carl said officials Sig Hob bypoxy gave him advice help him finish plane looks almost big enough Marshall speed off Plenty say thats space folks Arent glad live District V November 1990 135 ricrurea aoove Lontest Hepler annual FF bash held old WW II Air Force field Courtland AL surrounded paperwork responsibil ity 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 Baiiard 5 Box 90 Decatur iN 46733 Gary Busseii 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie iN 47304 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Deb & Scott Juatice 156 South Franzen Bensesviiie IL 60106 Wiliiam Kern 1508 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Chartie WaIts 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zinimer Box 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hoisten 616 W 30th St IIigginsviiie MO 64037 Home 616 584-2461 Work 816584-7121 Fax 616 584-7766 July sit keyboard month has already made up lack travel June Im ready rest first trip month Reston discuss safetyand insurance joint com mittee meeting discussion instructor coverage new people need some sort protection until AMA policy takes hold paid structor program After discussion started FAI program cost reduc tion group came up some good cuts FAI program dont really hurt fluff reduction Id planned trip St Louis next day got back home too late make nec essary contacts forgo time huh just wanted let know mind made trip Sunday Indy RC South its annual American Diabetes Associa tion Fly-In Turnout great weather great gang ended up going over target event fun time allexcept Bob Godfrey plane folded wing spectator points quite good though Sorry Bob throw Oh almost forgot event netted American Diabetes Association $2100 possible $300 local compa nies sure beats $1800 figure after long shot fact its three times last years amount Congrats guys gals did real well next stop Tiger Shark coun try Corbin KY club meeting following Monday night enjoyable time discussed several club- AMA-related items sure tough getting up next morning though next weekend Nats Needless say attention turned toward since district year tried get air first Saturday less desirable weather forced turn back Thats spelled low ceilings bad visibility So went Sunday weather very nice little cool arrived Quickie 500 going full swing headquarters area get ting startup day coffee concession stands Things good first contest day Sure some minor problems solved event off good start spent rest day having good time got help being air port Unicom official making sure full-scale aircraft operations could continue much possible went back Nats again Tuesday Thursday using other days get some work done employer day attended heard more people very happy Nats sites couldnt have proud fact add icing cake now strongly considering site future Nats dates over next five years Hey fel las CL Stunt will forgotten either Over 1100 contestants/mechanics en tered about 1800 events Add 142 entered Indoor events John son City TN stage set record year Nats events NFFS expecting huge crowd combined FF/SAM events being held October Lawrence ville Go Now let give special thanks spent tireless hours helping years Nats know know did great job Nats could have happened Thank very much Im forgetting cities Lawrenceville Vincennes either went out us right As result Im sure well going back Frank Roales extra-special thanks goes out missed Scale event Nats Rain home kept grounded drove grand city Muncie next day Council meeting time again spe cial meeting because taking good look new flying site property Thats right weve bought city Muncie took real good care us city officials made us feel welcome able spend some time get know new neighbors Theyre very pleasant peo ple Anyway discussed new purchase planning etc great length off running its going some time before can start flying models think itll about first quarter 1992 before work far enough along hold contest season new site Well just have wait see have go after some big corporate bucks can really get show road strongly suggest read EC meet ing synopsis time changes insurance take effect next year should aware Some tended reduce risk insurance funds shouldnt problem start Anyway please read want alert changes Thats travel July intended go Richmond IN pig roast As luck would have wasnt able make contact decided stay home surely missed great feast Shucks Muncie meeting given new AVP slot specifically asked slot could complete Justices team Bensenville IL Deb already doing job just needed title Lets wel come aboard Oh yes fine team too Theyre excellent addition AVP list OK now lets get pictures etc month little luck can just about catch up change Larry Stone Prez Cloud Dusters RC Club Milan IL sent two photos us wish could see true colors first thought full-scale Anyone care race Next i sent pnooo 00 Mac McWil liams Shelbyville IL As can see picture Mac sitting wheelchair photo taken recover ing auto accident darned near killed him Ill leave out details broken bones gore pretty well torn up Well photo proves strong desire get back flying field kept him alive got meet Mac Nats pleased see no longer man wheelchair Instead very busy working Nats think must have worked day because saw him regular basis Hes nice fella too Hey before forget thats Jim Hostetler doing assisting Mac Thanks Jim Enough now. 136 Model Aviation iuve tildi IVIdUt ye iways UCCI] SWeI 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 Fax 313-346-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Vaiiey MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hans 5394 Engiish Dr Troy Mi 46096 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knrfe River MN 55609 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoSs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 46054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Went 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander Wi 54501 Steve Dudzinnki Cant PO Box 924 Dearborn Mi 46121 Another column do. ks Jim Jean Lasik filling last month have yet see report look forward reading will about same time see Ive received some photos use space several ideas AMA can improved better serve membership Its great get put because shows care about AMA district Keep formation coming Nats LawrencevilleNincennes vacation line first heat 6 am pace hectic say least Cheating Q-500 very low point racing wonder what solution will make fun again Maybe fly Formula and/or FAI cannot enter Q-500 have comments made suggest ing because anyone can enter Nats isnt actually National Championships Well look eveni can see classes catego ries winners recognized top dogs nation Look what would hap pen elimination events district send representatives event Midwest no mula pilots could entrants competitive enforced limited en try predominant district means few spots available larger interest group Nope opinion Nats Nats Special championships run SIGs members necessarily whole AMA membership interesting see various sites used events Control Line Stunt gang worst conditions Big Art Archie Adamisin goi squared away hand tools after both road sweepers broke down Speed guys tended fly over top safety fence needs higher current 10 feet went watch RC Scale Saturday really boring Control Line Scale terrific turnout types models look central marquee wellattended place get information meet old faces missed Johnny Clemensit wasnt same him amazed interest met restaurants stores both towns townspeople de lighted being visited Aunt Helens regular basis after long morning field would rate Nats high level room im provement event fill conver sations long returned home just over week off Iowa Byron Expo Ida Grove Another 14 hours driving end ing up once-sleepy town largest event Iowa takes place need model future event ex ample consider Over years Byron has improved changed format ac commodate large-scale modelers cludes super campsite trade displays ums demonstrations storage frequen cy control followed fullscale aviation show fabulous Fight ing Back hear will change European arena next year Does mean models will also changeSpitfires Messerschmitts managed get help running AMA display very pleasant meet district members other AMA people too also discov ered AMA display needs some im provement interesting public feel small display museum items video would help biggest gripe removal credit late en rollment will item next EC agenda read newsletters trip back Ida Grove companions shar ing driving Remember cannot get clubs see hear what doing need have news sent either newsletters individual re ports photos included Any way get read newsletters other month find difficult glean teresting news So much content similar describing dues field problems meetings regular activities nearly 250 clubs try get out during off-season areas will never get see visit Lo cal associations help gather repre sentatives clubs can talk get know other District Roundup Indian City has spent funds effort place drains its field will already has made field us able wet weather Cloudbusters has instituted Life Achievement Award rec ognition important contributions model general aviation winners Bill Bishop Joe Dallaire Jim Doolittle Jimmy Stewart Dave Stott Lakeland R/C Club has monthly hosts PS wets its annual air show Sunday better e clever name MISS periodical MISS mation e area new mem ber Modelers Council Michigan Whirlybirds now uses Ford Utica Test Track once month e DAM has now stituted spotter flying Rouge Park WMRAM has lost its new field prob lems being sorted out members spread out among other local clubs Grassfield has annual race cludes over-60 divisionage capacity Minneapolis Modeler has zinger Oh well Im just volunteer trying best high-level Free Flighter UK long time ago Meanwhile its still con test season word fall has ap peared Good flying November 1990 137 Stan Splewak ot ucoroit nero oaeiers taching new Cub Roy Dietz Michigan Whirlybirds shows off new bird Wayne County Air Show Photo Jim Adams Chetek HS Wisconsin students Gentle Lady built part aeronautics class taught Jim Adams unusuai aecor iiemert bipe Jim Adams teaches advanced math computer science physics aeronautics Photo Jock Delisle River District Eagle members help Dennis Mead fly Ugly Stik Mark Massey built model special control station Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 805 Murk NC Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Greuens 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springo AR 71913 Gil Horutman PO Boo 490 Spring Branch TX 78070-0490 Bill Kimbro 2108 Wood St Teuarkanu TX 75501 dRon Stantield 28 Oukridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkinu 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 78018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75008 Legislation model airplanes within state Louisiana following brief follow up about what happened piece legislation Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA past several months Lou isi ana State House Representatives passed HB 1002 bill gives individual par ishes right regulate model airplanes may flown bill sent senate little rea son believe would pass easily piece legislation result modelers concerned about noise problems creating others large number modelers participated defeat unpleasant proposal Charlie Castaing New Iberia LA real organizer pusher cause Without diligence would have chance present case Mr Hal Ward Clinton LA donated valuable legal advice research work members Northwest Aero RIG Club West Monroe LA provided infor mation citizens complaint upon proposed legislation based Carl Maroney AMA HQ responded quick ly call provided vital contact entirety AMA members Louisiana Hundreds modelers wrote letters representatives about 20 took time off work traveled corners state counted senate com mittee hearing Baton Rouge Everyone gained valuable experience insight legislative process works may need such capability future problem could arise session legislature think other modelers would interested what happened could provide few paragraphs publica tion District 9 report way ex pressing thanks spent time effort critical issue bill defeated unanimous vote Local Municipal Affairs Com mittee Louisiana Senate session legislature now over bill cannot resubmitted until 1991 Best regards Glenn Gresens AVP District 8 would like congratulate modelers Louisiana took time fight legis lative bill proves AMA can assist modelers such impor tant issue job well done Nationals report years Nationals held Lawrenceville IL large number competitors participating District 8 unable meet visit enjoyed talking saw meandering around took few photos District 8 modelers Nationals working away Shown photos Wayne Ap ostolico Arlington TX Mid-Cities RIC Club describing head-on midair collision Chip Hydes model Wayne showing what left after such impact Pattern site opportunity visit Billy Cun ningham Tulsa OK flying Malibu FAI Pattern model Bill placed top five event Mike Greb Sulphur Springs TX lames Verbick Baton Rouge LA shown presenting Scale models another photo group years Nationals 1157 partici pants very good considering no Free Flight events held infor mation winners specific event check elsewhere issue Frequency monitor last District 8 meeting held Houston TX asked another ICOM frequency monitor could obtained district checked Joe Dumond District 8 Frequency Coordinator indicated would nice have obtain cost ICOM monitor $1200 complete ship ping case hand-held unit will available near future hope will meet demand another unit club has need equipment call Joe Dumond number listed col umn heading have elec trical engineer operate unit very easy use Keep letters photos coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 134 FAI document compiled materi als several sources given over Competitions Department Director re write Council agreed approve adopt section document concern ing AMA-appointed FAI juries AMAsponsored team selection finals discussion overall FAI budget Council agreed discontinue funding FAI team model box transportation team uni forms AMA arrangements costs asso ciated fuel shipment Council also agreed disallow per diems representatives annual ClAM meeting Paris no longer fund travel lodging per diem costs Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation James Verbick Baton Rouge LA just finished flight J-3 Cub Sports men Scale Nate photo Wayne Apoatolico what left model after mldafr Chip Hydes air plane Nats photo Jerry Sprinkle prepanng Giant Scale J-3 Cub fnr nn official flighti Nate photo sign proclaiming east end Sweetwater Airport home newly formed Sweetwater Model Aircraft Club recently erected Serving president ciub Richard Osborne Roscoc Biii Cunningham Malibu FAI Pattern model uses YS 120 four-stroke power Nats photo Mike Greb Bill Biachoff Profile Carrier models Nate photo Odoredo as 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672ISAJ Fax 303-420-1870 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver Co 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendali St Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hurt Saline KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9824 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinstor Steve Mangles dx Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 822-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 special announcement time District IX will have two new associate vice presidents work AMA mat ters information sharing some time now has need get local representation two modelingpopulated areas district eastern rim district Kansas City metro area southwestern part district Denver metro area asked volunteers some time back delighted several candidates willing volunteer some val uable personal modeling time ser vice fellow District IX colleagues peers several very well qual ified candidates deliberate con siderably making two appoint ments want publicly thank can didates expression willingness serve AMA District IX hope will support new AVPs use exper tise benefit aeromodeling expect share some comments newly appointed AVPs next month Please welcome volunteer list RL Doc Scraper additional AVP Kansas 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 tel 1-913/6482522 Don Atwood additional AVP Colorado 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 tel 1-303/671-7090 AMA info AMA Headquarters has new bro chure Its super well-done item individuals clubs use promoting informing non-AMA potential members about organization titled Take Flight Fancy. r Leave Ground available Mar keting Department Geoff Styles Director Write call get few share friends give prospective new members clubs Election time coming up fall Dis tricts 3 7 11 Executive Vice Presidents office District IX AMA members will have opportunity vote fice Executive Vice President sense office-holder acts treasurer AMA Dave Brown incumbent running office Though District IX members will voting EVP office candi dates might interested know Bob Browns name incumbent will ap pear ballot District 3 Pete Wa ters name incumbent will appear ballot District 7 Ed McColloughs incumbent Damian Rhodes names will appear ballot District 11 AMA clubs can look forward new Club Video newsletter style service near future Executive Council voted funds put out initial issue will looking forward feedback individu als groups Look late fall Please read synopsis July 23 Council minutes other AMA informa tion right pages Model via tion synopsis published following meeting can get good feel business conducted behalf Follow what volunteer officers ing organizationyou can see voted various issues Did know could renew AMA membership 800 phone number fall Heres make chore easy AMA members currently holding 1990 membership can renew directly AMA HQ calling toll free 1-800/832-8312 Use Visa MasterCard charge cards special operator answers call between 8 am 4 pm EDT think can use service up October 1st mak ing easier AMA renewal workload letting get new membership card faster use service let know like Ill share feedback decision makers future plan ning Lots fall activity contest flyin calendar Check out calendar sec tion magazine make plans en joy great fall flying sessions throughout district School started week August 20 writer thats about busiest time year except maybe getting school closed June next month Keep cards let ters pictures coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 138 Space Models Education formation subcommittee representatives determined US bid host World Championships shall offered un less Council has first presented bud get has reviewed feasibility such endeavor Pending acceptable budget ing developed hosting Special Inter est Group AMA HQ Executive Coun cii expressed interest hosting Scale World Championships Muncie 1992 Free Flight World Championships California 1993 Pennsylvania case District 3 Vice President reported meeting scheduled Oc tober will include demonstrations model flying officials State Parks Commission Other business Council agreed allocate additional AVP District Sand District 6 two additional AVPs District 9 Council agreed development video news letter regular distribution clubs vi able project cost-prohibitive time However agreed pro duce prototype Council authorized lim ited expenditure production distri bution same vice presidents request additional receiver monitor district denied Council noted motion did fail principle such purchases should come out district operating funds discussion National Model Air plane Championships noted search venue 1991 Nats shall following priority order 1 Chicopee MA 2 Lawrenceville IL 3 Lincoln NE4 Smyrna TN 5 Bryant College Station TX next meeting Finance Commit tee shall Reston VA October 13-14 Following approval awards decided next Executive Council meeting shall October 27-28 AMA Headquarters Res ton VA Nominating Committee committee re ported following candidates shall placed 1991 ballot Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent District 3 Bob Brown incumbent District 7 PetoWaters incumbent District 11 Ed MtCollough incumbent Damian Rhodes AMA AWARDS Officer Awards Award Appreciation First-level award presented discretion VicePresident President Executive Director District service special recognition Superior Service Second-level award presented approval Execu tive Council often local service national Distinguished Service Third-level award presented approval Execu tive Council long-term service AMA office committee Meritorious Service Automatic outgoing Executive Council members Fellow Certificate Automatic outgoing President also long dedicated AMA service behalf others Recipient need have held office Club Individual Awards Technical Award Presented ap proval Executive Council techni cal achievements better modeling etc Vital Peoples Award Up six cash awards per year unsung heroes club level have earned recognition fellow members Hall Fame Presented approval Council Past Presidents Almost equal Fellow Certificate Service others prime consideration Presidents Legion Honor Presented approval President Executive Di rector Executive Vice-President ma jor personal donation major fund raising exceptional financial contribution Season Flyers Patch Presented re ward flying least once month 12 months Club officer approval Award Service Issued club ap proval vice-president community ser vice Award Achievement Issued clubs approval vice-president service competition area Award Excellence Issued clubs approval Executive Council Con stitutes upgrade Award Service Award Achievement other significant achievement November 1990 139 Arizona S California ii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19181 9818837 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e24747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4738 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Darwin Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnuf Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St. Sacramenlo CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Fl San Jose CA 99138 David Peitz 20450 Celtic St Chafsworfh CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 C Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beity Siream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 3318 South Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 88403 Frequency Coordinstors George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 3821982 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92827 Academy action Council meeting over smoke Clearing meeting Nats Ill bet folks head office happy above Notwithstanding Muncie delegation headed up Vicky Veach absolutely charming hosted numerous functions cluding reception Council Rad dison Hotel mayor handed out keys city few speeches finished off eve ning treated ride through newly acquired property great deal energy money time effort perseverance remain ahead AMA final development piece land hope up task dont bend compromise before its completion national organization size AMA should stand tall front picture below represents scale topographic view drawn architect John Hunton property eventually would become John architect largely responsible Reston HQ feeling got meeting immediate expenditure another million-plus dollars order put access roads usable runway After flight site next picture depicts John Huntons conception initial development men e dark area centered base RC Pattern Sport area bankruptcy Im told steps away its pur chase can see upper right-hand side picture some proposed buildings entrance access road heading out proposed initial runway buildings repre sent future museum Headquarters AMA Although has never really voted upon feel consensus Council move Headquarters Virginia Muncie light white square spots picture represent residential units property currently bargaining ex ception has dark spot over half cemetery same tour traveled state owned lake name escapes purpose trip look lo cal flight site pictures below give hint beautiful facility created Muncie Delaware County clubs wnen i see tnis i come unglued picture sent liie misplaced note somehow incorporated FAI expensereduction issue result debate deletion some expenses con nected much else World competitors should breathe sigh relief feelings echoed letters received expand expense base make up additional cost additional market ing promos Im positive-side business type motto Spend make first Check elsewhere AMA News section Model Aviation detailed syn opsis entire Council session Its very formative keeps updated AMA spending money last thing well get Ten Vince Mankowski ED AMA Rally Muncie scheduled first second third September has canceled Mr Reese owner Reese air port has expressed viewpoint Headquarters local modelers various oth ers Muncie community agree Es sentially viewpoint AMA has published its intended use property has discussed use property community large especially im mediate neighbors property use property included entry property northwest corner internal road system would keep AMA traffic ad joining county roads absolute minimum rally held Reese Field would see AMA traffic adjoining small county roads modeling use property previously announced considered District direction havent done letter month recently owe Heres says what want hear Dear Mr Keyawa Having read column April 1990 issue Im interested patches mentioned Being California native son having flown years would appre ciate price list available items since Im unable Pomona person Thank Sincerely William E Power Priest River ID Bill list mail includes hats transparent stickers patches T-shirts Thanks forgetting us out good ol California District 10 another David B Eichstedt Prescott AZ Dear Regg Greetings Arizona Im David Eich stedt aeronautical engineering student Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott used president schools RC club ERAU High Desert Flyers course load became too difficult con tinue Grades first photographs first Arizona jet Rally held last November famous infamous Spook Hills flying site Mesa first attempt taking quality de tailed photos models possible biggest problem documenting photo owners hard track down get information did find often impossible talk due noise What little information got have printed back photo Maybe youll find couple column would really like article event next model magazine would take have suggestions have lots talk about need get started homework Ill write call sometime have time Have great day Sincerely David B Eichstedt AMA #1410 story Dave know can make fly think Im out room Ill see Crows Landing Formula Regional Cham pionships Sheldons Open House TOC Schneider Cup Patches Give call Edge 140 Model Aviation next picture seen far too often suit shows attitude misinformed people toward modeling Ken Thornton gets help three-year old son Cole Plane MIG 15 Fast sta ble has OS 77 beautiful finish Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 790972422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersOn 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd SI Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Box 96 Wilder ID 83976 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 907 E Vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Kiamath Falls OR 97901 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #99 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-149th Ave Beilevue WA 99007 Jack Smith secretary Sent following information about Snake River Modelers based Ontario OR Ontario about far east can get still Oregon 87 club negotiated five-year renewable permit Department Interior use 10-acre site have six concrete ta bles paved pit area concrete taxi strip 30 x 220-ft dirt runway 60 x 440-ft grass runway also grassy picnic area barbecue toilets grass irrigated automatically underground gravity-flow sprinkler system process re placing dirt runway asphalt next photo shows field layout Jack wrote took lot hard work club members generous donations local merchants companies build fine field club puts mall show annually gets involved local events club float took first place Ontario Winter Wonder land Parade club took prize money used provide years subscrip tion ModelAviation toll schools Ontar io SW Idaho photo shows some nlanp March hnw fund-raising idea club used mall show take pictures children sit ting Pedal Planes Pitts replica cloud background club provided authentic pilots cap scarf plane built AVP Al Culver two future modelers grandkids hey have active involved club works ways members improve flying just bore holes sky Thanks Jack words Cheryl Cruson newsletter ed itor photos mall show photos Carleton Molesworth Skagit County R/C Club sent some pictures mall show held early May new Cas cade Mall Burlington WA have 80 members club able show 90 aircraftnot bad next photo shows central area mall models placed down mallway next photo looks back toward center Quite diverse group excellent models Mall shows such help public image helps comes time get flying sites further note Skagit County pub lishes bimonthly magazine focuses activities retirees and/or would like july/August 90 issue has four-page feature article titled High-flying Hobbyists Top Gun Valley Skagit Club members pictured quoted article Can imagine Bob Kreuzinger getting airplane himself same car Caught Corvallis EXPO Balch-photo Also Corvallis completed proto type Proctor Albatros D5a built Dick Hansen As always super job done very demanding construction project Its little late Id like try clear up point about Precision Scale Tn-Cities Nats Nats issue Model Aviation carried picture Earl Aunes impressive F4U cover Several other magazines also ran pic tures fine model Unfortunately im pression has left mainly think due coverage model magazines Earl F4U took first Precision Scale Nats As neat F4U fact didnt take first Dick Hansen Nieuport 11 took first should get credit de serves hear Clark County R/C Club back fairgrounds north Vancouver moving runway have new regs help out neighbors Quickie Racing Fern Prairie went well nine Novice 12 Expert too bad first-time effort Pete Bergstrom came down did honors CD weather great enjoyed themselves according Dan Midair Gillespie newsletter editor EMAC held Executive Council meeting Muncie got see property through rain Its about one half miles long dimension north south reasonably flat gettogether meet some local bigwigs neighbors-to-be what saw heard Muncie seems right place us try out squabble happened architect showed us preliminary plan first building will erect will house museum EC member outraged cause building looked like hangar Now Id like hear about think anything wrong mu seum model airplane organization looking like hangar Seems its pretty good fit form function too early get reservations Puyallup Expo Get planes ready en ter sock away little ne cessities life will Its Best West November 1990 141 ne oid club field Ontario Airport still host contests such Idaho Scale Squadron meets shot taken first annual Springfest Scale meet May 19-20 Io FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 1 76 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 Didnt Gallaudet A-2 Fly Well As beginners must get know pro portions good flying model airplane especially true youngster se lects flying scale model kit Free Flight model has no controls must stable enough fly its own early man-carrying aircraft fail ures due such severe stability problems pilots unable control Most old airplanes barely enough horsepower fly often much powered gliders possible bit inherent stability available model airplane re quires inherent stability too 1912 Gallaudet A-2 kind air plane no inherent stability tention drawn airplane news paper advertisements featuring A-2 querying Bill Hannan files must con tain everything some sent background information two 3-view drawings drawing reproduced shows rounded fuselage version others fuselage square crosssection other features identical July 1945 issue Air Force Journal printed letter Jown W Edgerton designers nephew Edgerton said .this plane actually flew although could have called unadulter ated success very marked tendency porpoise after few hundred yards its 100-horsepower Gnome spewing castor oil dove ground height about 200 feet Attesting value metal frame uncle Mr Gallau det able crawl out walk away.. Happily Professor Gallaudet hurt badly what could have caused un controllable porpoising Well lets take look drawing Maybe years experience later can see rea son Remember airplane de signed built back 1912 lots neophyte designers created airplanes really didnt know what ing exactly point exactly situa tion want young modelers graduate Youngsters have learn what doing have learn what model airplanes are about cant satisfied just build models kits know what part does Professor Edson Gallaudets design neat monoplane what soon became accepted wing front tail rear set-up some reason professor located three-bladed propeller very rear end pusher Nothing wrong apparently created problems along its efficiency air-cooled Gnome engine stalled just front wing solid mounting drive shaft run back entire length fuselage under stabilizer prop problem keep weight vibration minimum Gallaudet made fuselage too short very likely allowed Center Gravity too far rear distance wing stabi lizer called tail moment arm dis tance small A-2 stabi lizer must very large Bullets stab just small tiny mo ment arm too short normal-sized stab A-2s stabilizer must have completely ineffective along improper rearward center-of-gravity would have caused severe porpoising Such small stabilizer Gallaudet used possible tail moment arm extremely long wing area much less A-2s Long stretched out air planes both full-sized models much stable stubby ones contributing porpoising would have caused Dutch Roll tail wag ging must have equally small ver tical fins Although fin both above below fuselage total area still much too little professor just didnt know score Once again closer fin CG larger must ef fective drawing confuse four struts tail skid fin area uncovered come up side lower fin bottom fuselage longe rons Dihedral certainly would have helped lat eral stability porpoising Gallau det Bullet Most old-time designers didnt have facts created lot un stable airplanes aeronautic facts now known beginners must learn basics succeed no need re peat pioneers mistakes Remember Free Flight Scale models need herent stability properly designed fullsize aircraft carry pilots work con trols So select kits plans feature mod els enlarged stabilizers fins creased wing dihedral long moment arms CG both tail nose stick high-wing cabin designs until have learned build adjust Bill Hannan mentioned fellow West Coast made RC version rounded Gallaudet found very pe culiar handling characteristics Nuff said cant control easily radio youve certainly picked lemon try Free Flight fly well model Gallaudet design would have have several design changes reduced semi-scale status Thats bad remember no flying scale model truly scale approximations onlysome less scale others ****S So beware Choose kits carefully designs good flying characteristics build tails light 142 Model Aviation Sce P444 I I rn&t cs LI4 MaknJwi 2 T -~ -I- 4I it.17 11T GlIauciot Z I9I BULLET Have Helped Beginner Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
L PR Roundup New AMA brochure have produced new brochure called Flights Fancy will re place former handout printed blue pa per called Skys Limit outside PR agency worked very closely us devel oping total concept supervised production printing new piece think its just great Certainly will enhance image sport national associa tion Flights Fancy includes brief descrip tion AMA Museum Among other plans brochure intend place literature racks tourist stops along main highways interstates leading Washing ton DC Restons best tourist attraction ought capitalize Well using Skys Limit brochure summer shows other purposes waste mall shows trade shows club events other times AMA handouts required well ship Flights Fancy Well looking feedback individ uals clubs learn publics reaction new piece Austrian aeromodeling May/June year took long-awaited vacation England USSR Europe first stop Europe Vienna hosted Dr Georg Breiner President Austrian Aero Club Georg has often visited United States has guest AMA HQ Reston first Saturday Vienna taken very nice permanent flying field town En zesfeld met local fliers Old-Timer meet Touring field impressed control-tower-type building housed fully equipped kitchen large eating area storage area tractor related field maintenance equipment observation deck equipped windsock Outside some picnic tables noon enjoyed delicious Hungarian goulash hot spicy Vienna sausages trimmings truly best food ever eaten flying field ladies catered day outdid themselves also enjoyed some great Aus trian beer us werent fly ing Austrians have motto Fly first drink later Made good sense thought AMA Safety Committee would also approve friendliness welcome received made memorable experience Confirmed belief modelers nice people wher ever happen find Iowa Aviation Preservation Center anyone traveling southwestern Iowa business pleasure theres new aviation museum visit Housed Greenfield Municipal Air port its second aircraft museum Iowa present consists 11 historic planes dat ing 1920 1940 museum open 1000 am 500 pm weekdays 100 500 pm weekends Admission charges minimal $2 adults $1 children under 12 years age center home Iowa Aviation Hall Fame recognizes achieve ments aviators Hawkeye State Interestingly enough Hugh Sidey Time magazine fame also aviation buff/AMA member born Greenfield brother still runs family newspaper business drop office say Hi another AMA member youre Further details can gained contacting Diane Weiland Executive Director 1-515/3437184 Cape Ann RIC Club Sam DiNoto Methuen MA sent some interesting information cluded newspaper clippings petition letter explaining complex situation Its familiar story New residences built near existing flying field complaints centering safety neighborhood children meeting town selectmen threatened loss field field Rowley MA Sam has taught countless kids fly model planes former students David Preston upset potential loss field went out wrote petition called hundreds field neighbors wound up 200 signatures interested residents area wanted field kept open mentioned courtesy club members visitors field An equally high number said fliers allowed children free access field kids enjoying educational experience being An annual open house sponsored club Its resulted good neighbor policy works Club officers passed stringent laws guide members flying habits made provisions disciplinary action violators Twenty field coordinators have appointed club 235 mem bers make sure safety enforced times club has adopted bylaw mandat ing sound level 90dB 12 ft though no noise complaints have received great example club came close losing its flying site worked hard publicize its reputation capitalized have strict rules tight sound con trol still have field Good workand good luck thanks Sam sharing story us Redlands Miniature Aircraft Association clubs taking advantage air shows military base open houses Public events allow model aircraft clubs chance display models either static form part days flying exhibitions both Very often such weekend shows draw thou sands people have never seen sophisticated model aircraft lives Pete Roehling Redlands CA sent some ex cellent background information photo graphs clubs participation huge show Norton AFB San Bernadino CA 200000 visitors base year see static displays almost current USAF equipment Vintage civilian military aircraft also hand club display located large han gar next runway Members brought about 20 aircraft types sizes plugged VCR showed Byron Orig inals tape Striking Back real attention-getter An RC trainer raffled off profits given local charity Dozens visitors asked questions handled club members interest level very high club expects get new members delight crowd flying demon strations put club members later day Helicopter clipped-wing Cub Kaos flown Everyone felt very positive experience both club members spectators Congratulations Redlands group getting out pushing sport have similar story tell lets hear well pleased pass experiences Continued page 124 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF e Executive Director ymca Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 comptroller Lynne Collins 0 com petition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson November 1990 123 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director proeided apace month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position 01 AMA Executive Council Cont pg 123 along encourage other AMA clubs Its great way build understanding Thanks again Pete 1990 Nats As write have just returned Lawrenceville IL did make particular event live outside region would like recap some media cover age got stories USA Today Chicago Tribune local newspaper day local TV station Evansville Terre Haute Vincennes day live broad casts WAKO-Radio day also made daily call-in reports other TV radio sta tions excellent example bene fits advance work AMA staff out side PR agency course events big difference case tne great cooperation local AMA clubs Chamber Commerce both Vin cennes Lawrenceville absence major catastrophe immediate area well remember press conference arranged 1984 Reno Nats very morning some thugs kidnapped bank man ager taped device chest said bomb held him hostage until could open bank vault dont have tell people whod invited press conference gone instead Thats right following story Model aviation took backseat morning So its great everything falls place can look back resounding success saying goes thats history al ready planning 1991 next month 124 Model Aviation SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Recent issues two model publications have included incorrect information respect AMA insurance RC frequency matters September 1990 issue Model Airplane News contained letter editor AMA member cluded within letter comment concerning AMA insurance stated AMA pays crash AMA sanctioned field youre member AMA sanctioned club THIS STATMENT IS NOT CORRECT Academy does qualify sanction flying sites Further have member AMA char tered sanctioned club insured As long AMA member flies according AMA Safety Code sured whether regular flying site member club Academy does however encourage members belong chartered club fly established flying sites Other issues contained letter addressed communication editor Model Airplane News Academy detailed appropriate actions taken Academy September 1990 issue Scale RC Modeler contained editorial comment stated Are aware fact series inexpensive radios manufactured certain producer RC equipment largest couldnt pass inspection maker petitioned FCC waiver whatever FCC grants com pany now using its own quality guidelines transmitters receivers way much less strin gent required AMA AMA looking other way because doesnt want lose companys considerable advertising magazine else would Ask elected representatives about Academy through its attorneys has contacted FCC regarding statement concerning waiver Part attorneys response reads FCCs staff Office Engineering Technology QET has emphatically informed us FCC does waive type acceptance requirements radio service especially instances equip ment cannot meet FCCs technical standards marketed sold within United States regard Part 95 type acceptance rules OET stated have never waived type acceptance rules have no recent requests waiver Concerning matter AMA looking other way please note equipment contained listing provided AMA News section month has documentation file AMA independent testing labo ratory attesting fact such equipment meets better published AMA guidelines should noted present FCC requirements transmitter type acceptance less stringent recommended AMA guidelines Currently FCC final stages rule making respect proposals submitted Academy individual Glenn Whidden approved rules created process will require manufacturers meet requirements currently meeting voluntarily Should have questions regarding issues please direct proper individuals AMA HO Carl Maroney insurance matters Bob Underwood RC frequency matters PR Permanent building kitchen control tower etc General view government-sponsored fly-at Austrian field whole site 18 well kept ing field Enzesfeld Austria Note club andand houses trout stream behind Austrian banners tip paved runwaybuilding Once year club has fish fry can just seen Sailplane also visible topfor members Stream stocked mainleft centertamed club members Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Campaign Executive Bob Brown Bradford PA Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler Allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District Ill leading way toward developing positive political public awareness current involvement Academy Pennsylvania State Parks primary example effort Elect continue efforts significant program should directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable put program type interests both competition sport flying Whether international competi tor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands model ing interests everyone disci pline Please elect Bob Brown Peter Waters Northville MI completes six years two terms District VP am pleased see way AMA Dis trict 7 have benefited ideas ef forts during time further term would allow con tinue developing services AMA members clubs increase visi bility AMA local areas can done either through AVP program ex panded district associations such ing developed Grand Rapids fall now have District Patch ing copied other districts experi mental office PR Insurance Coordi nator bringing AMA HQ closer clubs wish extend idea means having AMA HQ have also introduced experi ment contest coordination AMA HQ shall watch very closely next year National Model Sport Aviation Center now going real Mun Damian M Rhodes Portland OR happy representation service current VP read no further believe should something better am man District VP should promote programs encourage newcomers facilitate com munication between AMA HQ mem bership enhance dialogue between clubs district represent modeler Although new modeling have active participant serving secretary two clubs five years am also Con test Director background aviation constructing DC-9 series 80 cur rently own own masonry business may lack experience can offer en thusiasm open mind willingness serve believe together can revi talize modeling Pacific Northwest need vote Thank Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote cie chairman Development Committee hope continue overseeing hardware becomes installed now own land site development plans works procurement cycle has very time-consuming next phase will permit attend district matters look forward being area often AMA run large number volun teers time allocate AMA bus iness limited changing priorities business model aviation al lows flexibility cover needs district sends out amongst membership flying watching background ranges Indoor filmies Giant RC see intriguing skills aspects obsessionI wear RC blinkers am certain elected further term vice president will continue benefit AMA Dis trict 7 Ed McCollough Portland OR has plea sure serve members District Xl representative Executive Council last several years changes have taken place Dis trict Academy since first elected grow number ac tivity year fact District Xl leader relative numbers members involved modeling activity changes way AMA district continue grow prosper positive aspects po sition during years have chance meet know gether have talked about things have solved problems Thats works best since communication leads solution As example problem often discussed lack West Coast Nats After lot talk some real communication combined hard work District Xl members held very first Northwest Nats experience learned what can accomplish work together can will showcase other programs same success did Nats As VP will continue look after promote interests District Xl members AMA matters just have past what Ive done far liking ask vote Statement Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH name Dave Brown am candidate reelection Executive Vice President AMA lieve performance over last three years position worthy vote EVP officer responsible business financial affairs organ ization have knowledge experience handle job enjoy doing As decision business must weigh pros cons act accordingly case have certain assetsand yes few liabilities asset side have time ability job understand finance accounting business know make best use knowledge AMAs benefit get along well both other members Executive Council staff AMA President Don Lowe make particularly good team negative side tend talk too much tend blunt tend get involved too things tend write informa tive dull column magazine have served AMA Executive Coun cil 11 years would appreciate re electing another three-year term lieve past performance job described bylaws warrants reelection RCHTA Chicago Model Hobby Show During sixth annual Chicago Model Hobby Show held October 18-21 OHare Expo Center Rosemont IL attend ees will notice number items new exhibition exciting additions re sult joint effort between Academy Model Aeronautics AMA shows sponsor Radio Control Hobby Trade As sociation RCHTA static model display featuring some finest model airplanes Chicago area has added shows floor plan AMA con tacted local sanctioned clubs obtain mod els exhibit will show modelers nonmodelers alike skills crafts manship involved model airplane building Also area will Helicopter flying cage spectators can witness thrill challenge Radio Control Helicopter flying Sunday October 21 series Delta Dart building seminars will held anyone terested constructing stick-and-tissue rubber-powered model Building sessions will run 10am 1130 am 1 pm 230 pm Conference Center can accessed through show floor Academy worked closely RCHTA developing program intended introduce model aviation show attendees especially children Participation seminars including Delta Dart kits supplies will free charge Over 450 manufacturers will exhibiting demonstrating newest products show billed worlds largest model hobby show Public show hours 59pm Friday October 19 10am 6 pm Saturday October 20 10am 5 pm Sunday October 21 Admission $6 adults $3 children ages six 12 free children under 5 AMA booth will located static model display area Headquarters personnel will hand meet public answer questions concerning model avi ation national association November 1990 125 Vice PresidentDistrict 3 Vice PresidentDistrict 7 Vice PresidentDistrict 11 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr c4 , rdgr 17K32 CrArV7-5-7OAt eu7DE 0 %7A r onals Sound measurements taken during first round RC Scale years Nationals requested CD information purposes Scale rules state effective muffler will used dont give definition term end result has relatively little effort run quiet engines Scale As group Scale fliers havent really done much way looking propeller selection either Cur rent procedures create some very loud aircraft some RC Scale aircraft Nats registered quite low sound levels majority upper end regis ter loudest recorded 107 dBA nine feet Several appeared louder air ground although means accurate checking would have considered opinion measured sound levels course conjecture Im proposing next year contestant required fill out form listing model name engine used muffler propeller brand configuration other per tinent data Any sound readings taken could related sheets intent would categories Pennsylvania demo demonstration held benefit Pennsylvania officials part ongoing process develop some sort agreement flying sites within state park system questions concerns what noise standards should used demonstration impressed officials could result implementation lower sound level standard park system what some members might desire high est recorded sound level among aircraft flown demonstration 91 dBA measured over grass particular aircraft Pattern plane officials im pressed apparent quietness air craft especially struck differ ence earlier experiences AMA members Pennsylvania awaiting outcome entire process Mufflers Last month made mention work done San Diego promised show some homemade muffler modifica tions have proven effective Three con cepts shown month Other proposals will appear later date Thanks go Wil bur Hubbard Jim Wilson others San Diego County Association Model Clubs input Figure 1 depicts simpler modifica tions can performed could use ful muffler doesnt separate has center exhaust exit such type installed K&B 40 As shown drawing change consists tube has cap welded silver soldered front end al lowing bolt front muffler shell drawing specifies steel wool used tube exit Another alternative would copper scrub pad Stainless steel wool available might work better would less likely corrode stands up wear much better modification can made number mufflers Shown Figure 2 modification twopiece mufflers such Royal 40 45 arrows show exhaust gas flow N Woab oWrL SPACC /~tjr Loos-h-y PeA i7Jif IC 00 L o 6LJX 4e6- e4'779 ~ CE g i 4uAy pRo.q z CO A~ 7jfr~0 4IVf d7L 2,,A-2 J 0 0 000 0 AIJ# ____________ a o 9 11 1 SF~-e 70 ejA~ E4W SM U F - G4 czizz AMN4#sr 72/ da AAd Wy mr#~Err AA TOcFg* r W O NLdk~1G z/cFZI 2 C 11W 11 I. 1 jCJS d4CA 5OJ sure can shown other drawings must completely empty fully discharged Pressure cans havent depressurized can dangerous Examples cans can use Ronson butane Chlor oseptic Maalox Whip others Also note relatively small cans afterportion stock muffler used may laid aside interior can muffler shell can lined hightemperature silicone further sound sup pression middle chamber can loosely packed either steel copper wool sure seal joints high-temperature sil icone Use screws shown vibration doesnt cause separation assembly Figure 3 shows variation use pres 7-7 VI A00V4S d- 4 4J 7JwN Sara y sure cans mufflers dont separate Using larger can makes possible apply muffler intended 60-size engine shown would 40 engine afterchamber outside stock muffler can loosely packed steel wool inte rior surfaces can coated hightemperature silicone Jim Wilson has found further reduces exhaust sound levels can sizes used package various cosmetic products %-in tube used larger engine muffler optimum num ber sizes holes 22 Y16-in holes 12 7/a-in holes arrowed line shows ex haust gas flow sure seal joints modification high-temperature silicone probably uses up allotted space month follow later date 126 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified 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 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module 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 RF Module 93782 Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4F CirrusExcell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P CirrusExcell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F CirrusExcell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P FutabaConquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP FutabaConquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaConquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7U1-IF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaAttack FP-4NBLAM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FutabaFP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Hitec USAMaster 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USAMaster 7 &7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER 627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7Airplane-NEr-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEU-J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA SynopsisExecutive Council July 23 1990 July Executive Council meeting took place Muncie IN following tendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Meeting Bayside NY VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters North ville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Ca VP-X Reg gie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice Pres ident Ev Langworthy Also attendance Vince Mankowski Ex ecutive Director John Worth Executive Director Emeritus Present Academys executive staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Carl Maroney Special Services Direc tor Bob Vojslavek Operations Director Ge offrey Styles Marketing Director Guests included Lillian Worth Harry Mur Continued page 131 November 1990 127 early August busy summer fast waning Im trying catch up Nationals held Lawrenceville IL Vincennes IN turned out great over 1200 entries including Free Flight Indoor Outdoor So add count two categories Outdoor held later should have biggest Nats ever Entries reached record numbers Heli copter Pylon categories very large other events fine turnout tells us few things Nats located Midwest coupled good facilities model ers will come best Nats entry prior 1990 Dayton OH 1976 over 1600 contestants must commend citizens Law rencevilleNincennes area great hos pitality Everywhere went pleas antly received Press coverage outstand ing daily articles front page local newspapers new Nats manager Chip Smith did fine job first Nats classic example trial fire heard compliments wellorganized well-run contest heard sev eral people say best Nats ever primary site auxiliary sites generally very good certainly Pattern Racing Soaring Helicopter groups should have no complaints Con trol Line sites little rough Ive heard promises improvements de cide go back another Nats Following Nats held Council meeting Muncie IN prioritized site choices next year Westover AFB Chicopee MA first choice available will return Lawrenceville facilities Westover considered premier site good entry previously Next year plan assign 50 RC fre quencies will possible hold simul taneous RC events site 1991 Industry has promised availability 50 airplane frequencies 1991 review very long list narrowband equipment certified meet 1991 stan dards printed Model Aviation evi dent suitable equipment available new systems available manufacturers offering equipment update programs low cost making pos sible fly wideband restrictions nominal investment seems right way assure maximum protection paging systems restricting day flying little possible Narrow band should norm real ize change traumatic some thats way life Without innovation change would still flying superre generative equipment time 27255 465 MHz still operate hobby would long dead really think would happy still drove Model T Ford its attendant reliability comfort performance restrictions Would want cross Atlantic Ford Trimotor DC3 dont think Time marches change comesand hope progress commend AMA Frequency Commit tee its contribution over years Its work directly influences just AMA mem bers RC modeler country well other countries Yes US frequencies also used other countries committee often busy protecting interests FCC may realize no status quo frequency assignments constant pressure other interests use frequencies will never end increasing use personal com munications remote control kinds devices jams RF spectrum So demand growing share what al ready available well crowd fre quency assignments spectrum Thus pressure narrower band opera tion Please understand current ap proach frequency assignment what desired simply could get committee enlisted volun tary help industry see would work guess what does now volved FCC final act tighten ing radiation specs assure legal con trol transmitters narrow-band opera tion People tell frequency busi ness complex hard understand Yes gets deeply involved technical rationale dont fret about Frequency Committee pro tecting interests have some pretty knowledgeable people donating time matter part update equipment 91 specs qualified source primarily manufacturer buy guideline equipment RC modeler country should AMA member because greatly benefit work frequencies insur ance coverage magazine Model Avia tion competitions fly-ins flying site support other services available AMA membership best bargain around want services just convince flying buddy join cause what get directly proportional resources haveits simple modeler should become AMA member Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 August 21 1990 Its hard believe has month since wrote last col umn Since last column yours truly has quite busy lot things Nats followed Council meeting Oshkosh back real job meantime have gotten replace ment C-172 destroyed tornado have spent spare time stripping usable stuff out wreckage Whew lot parts simple full-scale airplane hope C-182 good airplane C-172 Next week Im off Wash ington quarterly visit Ac counting Department NAA meet ing Enough travelogue Whats new AMA ask Well getting some heat decision eliminate credit given join AMA middle year problem credit vouchers theyre really accounting liability such require careful han dling example member joins mid year paying $40 give him $20 credit voucher assign $40 come fiscal year defer $20 next year record come year record offset ting liability $20 What individ ual doesnt renew next year ac count complicated what does renew doesnt use credit voucher Does voucher remain outstanding liability does get wiped out credited unearned come list questions could go on think get drift prob lem past AMA HQ didnt keep track credit vouchers sued impossible assess po tential liability Further use vouchers wasnt restricted renewal purposes people using buy Supply Service items Think about af fects accounting system Okay okay understand need something join middle year please dont ask us return credit voucher system have suggested go fullyear membership membership expiring anniversary its purchase sounds okayuntil think about would make life easier HQ spread ing out renewal load over year would also make insurance handling unwieldy site-owner chartered club insurance programs tied individual program fact theyre under policy Can imagine being club secretary continually trying ensure everyone flies club field current member member simply gets renew has accident 128 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ot ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 both club insurance site owners insurance void think site owners would take risk wouldnt efficient way handle midyear memberships simply drop new membership rate appropri ate amounts year progresses may necessary limit drops say $30 after April 30 $20 after July 30 $10 after October 30 least would eliminate voucher problem system has its serious problems however Right now have membership categories would make head swim addition age categories like Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen have Boosters Patrons etc get publications question Lets see No-publications option some news letter-only others magazine taken family mem ber category. aaaargh Such seemingly simple solution does have become complicated developed prorated dues system categories application card would rival Tower catalogue sheer size did some categories others could cost senior citizen fam ily member join certain times year does normal adult short guys gals working problem takes time lot thought work out details Theres no such thing system thats simpe yet allQws nice little breaks spe cial cases simple system would volve charging single price mem bers no special rates Juniors Sen iors Senior Citizens family members etc dont think will fly Last month spent quite bit time nuts bolts FAI programs month get mention gravy Ear lier year Indoor team whipped rest world overwhelming fash ion Jim Richmond became World Champion unbelievable sixth time have success report As pre dicted after serving jury team trials RC Electric team did real well get ting both silver team medal silver dividual medal Jason Perrin CL Speed US team got bronze medal Carl Dodge became new World Champion CL Aerobatics thats Stunt us team got silver Paul Walker brought home bronze Congrat ulations guys its nice see yall well Ill end up month few thoughtprovoking questions think about Does AMA spend too much time promoting itself enough time promoting mod el aviation Would support efforts promote model aviation Till next month ALABAMA Kraft Southeast 118 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 ARIZONA Lance HaIle 115 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 RC Service 102 Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N 10th St Phoenix AZ 85029 Beemer RC West Dist 05 17252 E Falcon Drive 3 Fountains Hills AZ 85268 CALIFORNIA Custom Electronics 09 PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 Authorized Radio Control Service 128 327 S Stage Coach Ln Fallbrook CA 92028 Airtronics Inc 03 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 Futaba Corp America 10 4 Studebaker Irving CA 92718 GSP Products 23 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 S & D RC Service 122 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 Cannon Electronics Inc 06 2828 Cochran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 FLORIDA Charles D Ehinger 116 1910 Virginia Ave 1403B Ft Myers FL 33901 Wollitz RC 111 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 Southern Radio Control 126 2378 Lind wood Ave Naples FL 33962 Radio South 22 43 W Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 E L Litchfield 130 4307 Woodside Manor Tampa FL 33624 ILLINOIS Hobby Dynamics 07 PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico 19 PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MASSACHUSEllS John Hill RC Squadron Inc 119 PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MARYLAND TSA 110 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MICHIGAN D&j Electronics 105 900 Lucy Rd Howell Ml 48843 Kraft Midwest 21 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MISSOURI Ace RC Inc 02116 W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NEW JERSEY RjL Control Systems 121 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 Francis S Key 107 1072 Irick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 Polks/Aristo-Craft 17 346 Bergen Ave Jer sey City NJ 07304 Ocean County RC Service 108 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NEW YORK Lons RC Service 1092062 Rabbit Ln Phoe nix NY 13135 OHIO World Engines 20 8960 Rossash Ave Cin cinnati OH 45236 Aero Models 106 Route 5 7021 Chippewa Rd Medina OH 44256 Seville RC Hobbies 1049818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 Rons RC Service 113 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OREGON Artex Aircraft Supply 103 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PENNSYLVANIA John 1-lickey 114 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TENNESSEE Rivergate Hobby Center Inc 101 700-A Two-Mile Pkwy Goodlettsville TN 37072 TEXAS Tim Ahrens 127 Rt 6 Box 54J Austin TX 78737 Joe DuMond 125 1830 Chevy Chase Car rollton TX 75006 Steve Whisenhunt 117 9025 Oels St Ft Worth TX 76108 Als Hobby 123 10733 Gulf Freeway Hous ton TX 77034 Bill Slaton 129 1005 Phillips Drive Dumas TX 79029 VIRGINIA AMA 01 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Special events trade shows WASHINGTON Anything RC 112 W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WISCONSIN Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 124 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 November 1990 129 Safe Flying No Accident Transmitter Sticker Stations Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders Model Aviation Plans arrive after December 1 1990 will delivered until after Christmas Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 hot item recent Executive Council meeting general review AMA costs including FAI team expenditures col umn month begins some informa tion July 23rd meeting giving latest information Executive Council decided cut funding AMA-paid travel AMA-paid lodging AMA-paid entry fees FAI teams World Championships ever Executive Council decided cut funds shipping model boxes fuel will no longer AMA-financed FAI team uniforms AMA team uni forms appropriate winter use Most World Championships have held during weather ranging hot temperate Concerning fuel shipments oc casions free donated fuels have cost Academy thousands dollars ship overseas previously policy pick ing up bulk shipment costs model boxes however too problem some team members made con certed effort use conservatively designed model boxes other occasions members same team asked AMA pick up tab shipping piano- refrigerator-sized boxes can satisfied AMA hasnt reduced its direct support championship teams has made con certed effort reduce some peri pherals have added significantly cost FAI program New renewal procedures AMA members will shortly receive 1991 bill dues Please notice signature now re quired renewal forms new applica tions AMA membership AMA Safety Code will printed AMA applica tions renewal forms members being asked sign code requirement Simply because violation Safety Code will result no insurance coverage damage caused So imperative AMA members read fully comply AMA Safety Code AMA members earned mem berships ie Contest Directors national district officers etc will once again sent bill marked Free requiring no sub mission dues money However members also must sign bill indicate have read aware AMA Safety Code before AMA mem bership cards will sent Juniors underage Senior members must have parent guardian sign AMA Safety Code addition doing themselves AMA members used 800 tele phone number credit card renewals will receive bill dues marked Prepaid too must sign send AMA Headquarters Safety Code acknowledg ment Admittedly new procedure can cause some degree confusion prob lems However number nature recent claims has forced AMA take step effort gain some measure control over situation Another change AMAs insurance 1991 raises medical coverage $7500 $100000 AMA members increase medical coverage along elimina tion AMA member-to-member familymember-to-member liability insurance ac complishes two things provides higher limit medical coverage injury result ing accidents AMA members also eliminating AMAs exposure painand-suffering lost-wage claims both tween family members between AMA members Muncie news As reported last month Academy now owns property Indiana purpose developing building world-class model flying site museum will soon meeting Muncie tended Property Development Com mittee invited members various AMA Special Interest Groups address site needs potential development Its fully expected construction will begin early 1991 complete 1992 Begin ning 1993 site will further devel oped accommodate necessary facil ities host National Model Airplane Championships types model fly ing its difficult give exact date site will open available flying circumstances suggest possible deadline would carry enormous excite ment Academy has tentatively offered host 1992 Scale World Championships would fantastic include Radio Con trol Control Line World Champion ships Scale models centerpiece week-long grand opening first-ever national flying site Using target midAugust 1992 its possible have site de veloped first-class order conceiv ably significant event aeromod eling history Perhaps would include week-long rally fun fly event complete air show team involvement manu facturers displays climaxed best Scale models around globe World Championships competition budget AMAs midyear financial report has just assembled some de gree pride can reported 50% point year 49% pro jected income 47% projected ex pense Thats pretty fair shootin anyones book jim Buchanan Award Dan Blankenbaker presented Jim Buchanan Award 1990 National Model Airplane Champi onships appropriate some comment made has said powerful force world cohesive set liefs religious organizations perhaps disciplined effective earth Perhaps also explains asso ciations like Academy able effective strength AMA lies its volunteers Jim Buchanan attended first Nats Lincoln NE time competed second Virginia known people wasnt judge event director people seem get pictures lot magazines get lot attention worker Jim always whenever some thing needed done genuinely excited aeromodeling broth ers fascinated see meet peo ple read heard much about twinkle hazel-blue eyes perpetual smile shining out hind lightly grayed beard kind guy could walk up group engaged hot discussion argument calm mere presence message seemed radiate Jim hobby love supposed have fun touched met him way shall never forget Dan presented Jim Buchanan Award because typified spirit larger sense mere existence award reminder us view mod eling hobby having fun cause everyone contributes participates can collectively great things proof lies national rallies National Model Airplane Championships museum have built building vast number pro grams institutions World Champi onship teams frequency committees weve created presently involved developing thousand-acre dream fly ing facilitya project inconceiv able just few short years ago Congratulations Academy youre alive doing well 130 Model Aviation Soviet sportsmen Alexander Gievskiy first place winner FAI Speed years Nats Tsergai lvanov Vitally Blohin Al exander lvashkln display gift AMA Museum understand Preci sion Scale model Russian E-5 beauti fully built Nikolly Polikarpoy fourtime Soviet Nationals winner Compatriot Svctlana Filippova pictured took third place FAI Combat Maria Bustamante customer service repre sentative Membership Department re ceives commendation Executive Di rector Vince Mankowaki Maria recently re ceived Associate Applied Science de gree office administration manage ment Northern Virginia college Connecticut 0 Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbury MA 02331 817 934-8248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Lundry 80 Main St Essex Jet VT 05452 Frederic J Olsen RR 3 Box 140-35 Newport ME 04953 Robert P Sawyer Jr HCR 80 Son 97 Goldsboro ME 04807 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Model Aviation Day third District Model Aviation Day being planned No vember 4 1990 Quinebaug Commu nity College Danielson CT Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event Last year two mailings sent club members didnt get word person felt mailer should sent AMA member shouldnt necessary isnt money time excellent facility allowing space displays well plenty room seminars have outstanding aircraft bring dis play See ad below information Executive Council meeting Council meeting held Muncie IN July 23 1990 Normally meeting held Nats site however year held Muncie Council members could see new site Yes AMA now owns about 950 acres area about one half miles discussion items about building would serve museum offices will first things done site think committee respon sible obtaining site did its work very well appears good property good location Some members have expressed concern about location property felt should have located so-called Sun Belt year-round flying sev eral answers reason felt should go Muncie community support should go place welcome no other property offered would suitable needs have amount support Contest sanctions will appear first part October probably good idea start thinking about clubs con test activities next year get sanc tions early area have fairly short flying season As result some week ends quite heavy activity know some events year re scheduled usually means lose out magazine listing Also remem ber starting 1991 radios used sanctioned events will have have gold sticker plan accordingly Modeler model month Three pic tures month doesnt whole job Harry Newman scratch-built 1A-scale Super Cub powered SuperTigre 61 floats Gold berg total weight 105 lb pictures taken Sebago Lake spring airplane flew very well Note past tense last flight wing failure airplane made unscheduled land ing understand repairable hope will flying again soon Harry liv ing past dont know place can get airplane ride $5 phy MA columnist Anthony Italiano NFFS President John Hunton architect Dis trict IV Gary Bussell AVP District VI regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order AMA President chaired meeting Approval Minutes approved unan imously accept minutes April 21st Executive Council meeting Executive Vice Presidents Report Execu tive Vice President distributed copy audit report year ending December 31 1989 suggested member Council read leisure EVP com mented pro forma statements pro jected three years expenses factored new circumstance buying devel oping Muncie property indicated operating loss 1991 due Mun cie land purchase/development un expected typical result such large undertaking further noted 1992 will again have operating surplus EVP rec ommended AMA Safety Committee review issue liability risk exposure sanctioned events follow AMA rule book consideration given rules policies address issue Executive Directors Report Executive Directors report included changes han dling some internal processes report cluded information about pilot program 1991 renewals 800 telephone line open during July August September 1990 additionally noted AMA has $10 minimum purchases via credit cards Henceforth recommendations awarding AMA Scholarships will presented Ex ecutive Council earlier year time Executive Councils Nats meeting scholarships can awarded before school year commences CompuServe computer communica tions system has available AVPs trial basis deemed acceptable some therefore moved accepted Council continue offering Com puServe service associate vice presidents Executive Director Emeritus Report Exec utive Director Emeritus has completed draft FAI document updating AMA history since 1967 Additionally Executive Director Emeritus reported engaged continuation personality profile videos working information placards accompany display models museum consensus Council members viewed completed personality profile videos have historical appli cation will popular distribution Executive Director Emeritus reported will present proposition contin ued service Executive Councils review Finance Committee Finance Committee chairman reported its next meeting committee will concern itself fine-tuning 1991 budget using previously distributed pro forma documents guide Nats Steering Committee chairman noted firm data Nats expenses/income arent available early time empirical formation indicates close match pre vious projections Special Interest Groups Special Interest Group seeking advice concerning employment contract managing editor its publication will provided legal opinion Council Property Acquisition Development Com mittee PADCOM chairman advised next step will joint meeting committee representatives Special Interest Groups parties will involved discussion long-range use devel opment flying site Council given opportunity seeing recently pur chased property firsthand Following presentation preliminary sketches plans committee chairman ar chitect Reston AMA HQ building Council discussed propertys potential Frequency Technical Director reported current inventory status AMA mon itors analyzers also noted FCC released Notice Proposed Rule Making concerning manufacture narrow-band transmitters attor ney preparing letter will file FCC behalf further reported AMA will no longer check transmitters trade shows sticker stations now business will taking over task Sound Committee Among issues discussed question liability risk authors include product information articles model airplane sound agreed legal opinion will obtained sub ject Insurance During Insurance Safety Committee report chairman recom mended behalf committee fol lowing proposed changes changes Continued page 134 November 1990 131 EC SynopsisCont pg 127 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 Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonjers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresok 9 Wiltow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockyort NY 14094 Ray Juxctkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Adam SaBler 41 Perry Ave Lathars NY 12110 Lon Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FroehiloS Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts sit ref lec tive mood Indianapolis International Airport awaiting nonstop aircraft during day headed LGA home have just concluded third consecutive Executive Council meeting 1990 wish could have shared experience us did Tony Italiano president National Free Flight Society formally registered Spe cial Interest Group AMA As official hence reliable account proceedings shall provided elsewhere magazine shall move right along hardly mystery nor assume AMA anxious create aeromodeling center may justly proud have greatly out grown present headquarters Reston VA working space standpoint burgeoning belief deserve prestigious base operations also centrally located continen tal United States Existing plans basic location area Muncie IN give prom ise fulfilling both fundamental requirements same time providing very extensive flying areas arrived Muncie day before EC meeting order get overall look real estate involved After three trips around countryside architect/AMA member John Hunton am opinion shall satisfied ultimate con clusion worthy project Silent Electric Fliers Long Island Since last report concerning newly formed entity have received letter its organizer Mr J Lewis Putt Jr letter heaps praise upon other Long Island club Suffolk Wings MAC AMA 472 Ridge NY permitting Electric group use its field Rocky Point LI its very first contest Mr Putt reports fol lows spite morning rain showers 15 mem bers showed up 20 electric-powered RC planes Suffolk Wings generous hosts made sure SEFLI members felt wel come Everyone chance fly times made first event great suc cess types Electric planes repre sented Gas power fliers witnessed event amazed what Eledrics can would appreciate very much could find some space monthly column thank Suffolk Wings generosity toward club loan field event field pay use refused accept reim bursement us sort sportsmanship should publicly rewarded ModelAviation 132 Model Aviation Ive included group picture taken tween raindrops Thank again support interest Electric flying Halls Fame developments recently received letter good friend Joe Beshar forming July 3 just past Westover Field Chicopee MA inducted Hall Fame Society Antique Modelers SAM favors us follow ing picture SAM President Jim Adams oresentine him valued citation No sooner completed foregoing ac count current District 2 report received Reston HQ listing AMA members have se lected Council Past AMA Presidents years group inductees AMA Hall Fame wit Joe Beshar Paul Boyer James Cahill Carl Fries Milton Hueguelet extend heartiest congratulations Long Island Silent Flyers AMA 1276 live within moderate traveling distance Long land have desire join excellent model Soaring club suggest contact above entity through its president Mr Bob Teseo 1-718/4632986 Paul Bell 1516/981-1227 club has over 70 members may able fit would well worth try hope make Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA have recently learned plans call holding 15th annual Syracuse Sym posium Saturday January26 1991 Art Home Center New York State fair grounds information reaches us through thoughtfulness courtesy newly elected secretary CNYMAA Mr Richard 1 Dick Snyder PO Box 72 N Main St Man nsville NY tel 1315/465-4113 congrat ulate Dick fellow officers Tim Pease president Glenn Cady VP Lon Sauter treasurer anticipate pleasure join ing 15th Syracuse Symposium 1/26/91 Everett W Langworthy AMA Executive Coun cil member representing National Aeronau tic Association NAA have just received news release National Aeronautic As sociation NAA announcing Mr Langworthy three other deserving gentlemen have selected receive coveted Elder Statesman Aviation Award NM Said award established 1954 honor out standing Americans efforts over period years have made contributions significant value aeronautics have reflected credit upon America themselves Nominations solicited over 200 ganizations aviation leaders United States selection made distin guished committee 30 aviation leaders segments aviation community According text NM news re lease basis Mr Langworthys selection leadership Executive Vice Pres ident NM both United States internationally Federation Aeronautique Internationale also described NM release pilot over 12000 hours types military civilian aircraft promoted nurtured helped coordinate sport aviation United States Having served Ev AMA Executive Coun cil number years have developed great respect gentleman has earned collective appreciation val ued participation aeromodeling ac tivities Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc AMA 925 club widely recognized highly regarded especially New York Pennsylvania neighboring parts Ca nada timehonored outstanding multiinterest aeromodeling organization group based Buffalo-Cheektowaga NY area past 35 years has promoted model aviation its phases locally abroad thus earning highest respect general public well government officials agencies club excels good public exposure AMA through flying shows regular mall dis plays various major competitions involv ing model aircraft various types sizes attracting spectators far wide group advocates promotes practices safety both air ground group has set excellent example secure maintain flying field its mem bers live harmony neighboring community Upon foregoing facts AMA granted petition club presented prestigious Award Excellence arranged have AVP Buffalo area physically present award club officers shown following photograph left right Stan Duszczak VP Phil Grzes kowiak president holding plaque John Grigg AVP George Manos treasurer Bruce Knox secretarv Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc AMA 424 Dick Sarpolus editor above clubs ex cellent Newsletter thats its name Newsletter has written piece July 1990 issue same consider important enough bring attention regardless RC frequency upon operate am 534 MHz among other non-ham-band fre quencies compliment Dick upon thought-provoking contribution flying safety article dwells part upon sub ject six-meter frequency flags Most members dont care about sixmeter frequencies because few use field Ive ham license years have flying six meters years Im particularly interested han dle frequencies Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 Went Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dab Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe addrean EMAIL 7378712 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1214 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25084 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15872 Jay Meaiy 208 Witrser St Cieartieid PA 18830 Joveph S Vialay 1381 Creobrook Dr Macmae OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15813 Greendaie Ave Mapie HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Haiiowell Ct Bennalem PA 19020 Mark WiinOn 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 15704 Phone 717 287-8970 Monday August 6 very positive dem onstration produced Pennsylvania State Parks Commission West Shore Fly ing Society hosted event its fine field northern Harrisburg parks director Mr William Forrey along several staff witnessed demo appeared enlightened efforts AMA personnel assisting included District IV Vice President Howard Crispin discussed sound demonstrated simple methods its measurement Geoff Styles introduced program AMA video Partnerships Carl Maroney explained AMA insurance program Doug Pratt pilots flew demonstration Several pilots West Shore Club surrounding area per formed flawless flying routines wish thank devoted day demonstration efforts commendable An interesting sidelight demo ex hibited Doug Pratt Harrisburg area Channel 12 has interference generated nearby paging system Doug initially flew 1991 gold radio awideband receiver very obvious pager causing some glitches system Doug changed 1991 narrow-band receiver flew rest day problems clearcut example 1991 equip ment does work better using could save valuable models 1990 Nats very well attended members District Ill Although list too long individually name District Ill winners offer congratulations com petition fierce provided enjoyment also great make new acquaintan ces renew previous experiences clubs Lancaster County R/C Club three members attend Nats three brought home trophies Thats called batting thousand club members Sid Hurst George Fetter Bill Kametz Congratulations Immediately following Nats Coun cil moved Muncie IN view new prop erty purchased national flying site development potential site mindboggling AMA members should able enjoy hobby no matter what discipline pursues have over thousand acres open construction Preliminary de signs being developed have some interesting ideas incorporate please advise soon possible question will have first contest still un decided opinion first contest could 1992 first Nats 1994 depends budgetary factors member ship support next few years mem bers Academy will have site can enjoy very proud Discussion pertaining FAI program highlights Muncie Coun cil meeting Although FAI budget cut some extent program should hindered great deal FAI program vi tal necessity modelers over world Without superior type competition refinements enjoyed individual sport modeler would exist International friend ship necessity within turmoil todays world FAI catalyst friendship Nats fortunate make acquaintance Gerald Price Cen tral Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Gerald warded some pictures clubs sec ond float-fly held Jim Dodds private pond Below Troy Groehl holds Gerald Prices orig inal design Ultra excellent fun fly de sign also great water Another Geralds pictures Troys wife Cheryl Groehl hubbys model Cheryl Groehl shows off Trays handiwork Dave Deitz Beltzville Flying Machine Society also sent some pictures annual float-fly Thirty-nine pilots flew total 163 times very enjoyable weekend Special thanks go out Mauch Chunk Lake Park Director Dennis Demara Fish Com mission Director Wayne Alfono sup port permission utilize beautiful site year Below Simon Corson stands among some great planes flown Simon Carson BFMS float-fly Ed Zemaitis West Shore Flying Soci ety Harrisburg brought 10-ft model Martin Marina PBM Frequent-C-Flyers central Pennsyl vania encourage newcomers allowing total use airways evening week Jack Woodford snapped picture Vandewater family Pete son Mott during Beginners Night am extending personal invitation attend 1991 AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Field Dayton OH June 891991 fun-filled weekend will held Air Force Museum includes forms modeling Plan now attend November 1990 133 model conscientious modelers have met district Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area R/C Society Dick great orRanizer does quite well mike Gerald Prices Ultra floatplane Dick Sheppard Mansilela area R/C SocIety Vandewater family flying Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Riok Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harriaonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scolty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 18809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paai Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevills NC 28301 Phone Evening 1919 488-5986 Summer passing very quickly dont know whether theres activity concerned what situation actu ally time sure getting away year journey out Nation als Executive Council meeting bit longer usual rained except 50 miles drive out trip back better regard Nationals went off quite well turnout very good part yet unexplained rather large number no-shows especially RC Pattern arrived event would beyond doubt have best tended Free Flight will follow October same site site next year has determined date Lawrence ville has asked return engagement possibility Several other sites mentioned nothing positive now Executive Council meeting held Muncie IN following Nationals provided first opportunity Council see land just pur chased make acquaintance local business community has impressed site preliminary long-term plan develop ment actual work will take consider able length time likely some events could held late 1991 1992 Nationals very proba bly 1994 no point doing things panic having redo thing later date Careful planning development will ensure very beautiful center aeromodeling fair amount preliminary work site preparation done An access road will need put considerable amount grading seeding neces sary drainage has provided certain areas couple pits hog ma nure have removed Planting trees around perimeter will also early operation will fast-growing va riety rather large building will put up early development will serve utility structure contain offices maintenance facilities forth future will serve greater number func tions Everything should follow prescribed path no wasted effort funds Spe cial Interest Groups will consulted input finished project will surely take seven 10 years till fruition Id like publicly express appreciation community provided reception information Executive Council ensures excellent rapport will exist between area Academy cidentally latest map area has AMA site marked Retired Aeromodeling doubt best activities someone re tired considering entering stage life large number people out started modeling early point life School family work often took away activity years Now faced complete change life can return enjoy sport Modeling offers finer home activities challenge building people have reserved skills early years outdoor activity comes later relearns fly Bill German Cape St Clair Annapolis MD example Bill first built models back 1920s recently got back aeromodeling ARF Aristocraft powered K&B 20 engine After period trial error Bill has learned fly Ra dio Control aircraft bug having bitten anew Bill has progressed bigger goals himself has now completed yet flown PICA Waco YMF biplane very first building project 47 years Bill spent over year project en joyed bit time accompany ing photo Bill Waco Inciden tally Bill 73 years young soarIng soaring major activity through out District IV number clubs dedi cated entirely category clubs concentrate Power modeling have fair number individuals Soar ing clubs really sport conduct organized activities practically month year Baltimore Area Soaring Society Silent Knights Soaring Society Delaware Capital Area Soaring Association wide area membership including District Columbia High Country Soaring Club Ashe ville NC area Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts Tidewater Model Soaring Society Norfolk area Rich mond Radio Control Soaring Society other groups dedicated Soaring out would like know can add list times get calls individuals mov ing area would like know specific-category club located no problem clubs pro vide newsletter am sometimes aware other active groups next photo shows some interna tional atmosphere thats present Soaring meets taken Tidewater Model Soaring Society meet Bill Saun ders farm Cuckoo VA photo courtesy Herk Stokely Left right photo Herk Stokely USA known monthly column Flying Models publisher Soartech series active flier involved other Soaring activi ties Cohn Britcher England also mem ber TMSS Bob Botha South Africa Bruce Abell Australia contributor model publications down under truly international group often includes fliers other countries meets approved Council mutual agreement between Model Aeronautics Association Canada Inc MAAC Academy Model Aeronau tics place January 1991 agreement allows card-holding MAAC mem bers fly AMA club fields enter AMA sanctioned events US being AMA members provision effect MAAC members USA conditional upon use USA frequencies ad herence AMA Safety Code As follow-up unresolved issue coverage students instructors moved carried insurance policy endorsed cover AMA members desig nated chartered clubs instructors both instructor student flying one-on-one basis non-competition nondemonstration designated club flying sites However instructor permit ted accept compensation program exceed 30 days per individual stu dent AMA membership application will modified include statement member signs indicating agreement comply Academy Safety Code Ad ditionally members must now provide writ ten report accident Headquarters within 60 days Another endorsement recommended committee shall clarify Academys position regarding punitive dam ages Council moved accepted spe cifically exclude punitive exemplary treb le damages give notice will defend insureds against such claims pay behalf such judgments moved accepted liability cov erage deleted member-to-member member-to-relative family member claims same time medical coverage benefit members will increased $7500 $100000 Council approved committee recommendation eliminate special mem bership rates afforded National Asso ciation Rocketry AMA member liability surance now limits $100000 coverage cars boats rockets Council agreed restraining barriers now required flying Control Line Speed models FAI AMA-appointed juries approved team selection contests F3D F3B Fl Continued page 138 134 Model Aviation EC SynopsisCont pg 131 Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Tennessee Alabama attend FF South Carolina 0 Tonnesseemeets FF people founded AMA V1936 way DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartotzewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Gustavo Diaz 6-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 Thortlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertuil Ave Miami FL 23132 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrsa GA 30062 Freddie Rice 3066 Burkson Cove Memphit TN 36116 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency CoordInator Burnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Gil Stallings Port St Lucie FL called feel well qualified become Safe ty Inspector Giant Scale models Gil Write AMA Technical Director Robert Underwood HQ will send questionnaire quiz expertise necessary Leader Member CD Robert will pass competency issue qualifi cation says now have about 30 Safety Inspectors US Robert says some have experience qualifies inspect full-size aircraft although absolute requirement Sonny Branch important member 110-member Seminole RC Club Talla hassee sends snap above son Da vid Davids beautiful daughter Penny Penny holding Sig Seniorita Sonny says runs shes quiet cant hear Now dont know whether referring model air plane Penny hand could OS 2OFPW hes talking about other hand could little girl have 12-year-old house sneaks up time Sonny goes say gets up have beg get down uld go either way too first blush would appear talking about model plane other hand could re ferring Penny again case 12year-old woman house spent very lit tIe time ground first six years lifeshe made carry enough factual evidence pre sented Sonnys letter make proper de termination Have ever seen Free Flight contest go District V time People Texas Illinois Kentucky Missouri . People come everywhere Florida See tills little kid motorOiKe e Paul Lewis Fayetteville GA age 13 shown handmade chuck Glid er FF have builder-of-the-model rule have build own model Will PJs model fly will 13-yearold big contests Well Ill give clue daddy shown behind him Jim Lewis world-class Free Flight master So dont think need worry about Junior Hell turn out okay maybe get beating gets home Only teasine course Pictured left right Lewis Dot Odom Marion IL Carl Loehle Tullahoma TN lovely lady Marion jinny Basta Let tell secret time Illinois stretched Canada Gulf Mexico included Ala bama Mississippi parts Kentucky Tennessee 1809 Beginning 1717 French province Louisiana turned over England 1763 became county Virginia 1778 ended up Indiana Territory 1800 1809 have good friend AMA Council Jim Sears Dont tell Jim about may come south grab old Illinois land reattach District VI Jim sure hope aint reading Anyway Illinois residents like travel south Alabama Tennessee Free Flight contests because people area polite forgiving well edu cated very understanding Also little airplanes fly better because air lot thicker less gravity Well okay anyway Lewis Dot come Alabama Tennessee year demonstrate expertise model planes Dot has 12-in Peanut Scale close will fly two minutes eas ily anytime looks like made Swiss watch factory made too Shown winners greedily iCK ing over spoils winning Items pro vided generous manufacturers deal ers Included necessarily order CD Tom Hepler Ronnie Thomp son Don Smith Christi Thompson Mark Smith Buddy Ratliff Stan Smith others Randall Hopkins Richard Rikel both Paducah KY attended Toms FF meet above three weeks later passed out sad poem showed up Lee Websters annual fling both Free Flight Radio Control Manchester TN No room entire poem chorus Hopkins Rikel fliers string successes expires red muck cotton luck turns roen. Secret note Clifford Hiatt Win ter Gardens FL never inten tion part AMA Council arbi trarily cut FAI funding percentage stead eliminated uniforms shipping costs fuel model boxes Henceforth cnntstant will nay own boxes Marshall Grover Decatur AL specting fathers Sig Astro Hog father Carl said officials Sig Hob bypoxy gave him advice help him finish plane looks almost big enough Marshall speed off Plenty say thats space folks Arent glad live District V November 1990 135 ricrurea aoove Lontest Hepler annual FF bash held old WW II Air Force field Courtland AL surrounded paperwork responsibil ity 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 Baiiard 5 Box 90 Decatur iN 46733 Gary Busseii 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie iN 47304 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Deb & Scott Juatice 156 South Franzen Bensesviiie IL 60106 Wiliiam Kern 1508 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Chartie WaIts 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zinimer Box 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hoisten 616 W 30th St IIigginsviiie MO 64037 Home 616 584-2461 Work 816584-7121 Fax 616 584-7766 July sit keyboard month has already made up lack travel June Im ready rest first trip month Reston discuss safetyand insurance joint com mittee meeting discussion instructor coverage new people need some sort protection until AMA policy takes hold paid structor program After discussion started FAI program cost reduc tion group came up some good cuts FAI program dont really hurt fluff reduction Id planned trip St Louis next day got back home too late make nec essary contacts forgo time huh just wanted let know mind made trip Sunday Indy RC South its annual American Diabetes Associa tion Fly-In Turnout great weather great gang ended up going over target event fun time allexcept Bob Godfrey plane folded wing spectator points quite good though Sorry Bob throw Oh almost forgot event netted American Diabetes Association $2100 possible $300 local compa nies sure beats $1800 figure after long shot fact its three times last years amount Congrats guys gals did real well next stop Tiger Shark coun try Corbin KY club meeting following Monday night enjoyable time discussed several club- AMA-related items sure tough getting up next morning though next weekend Nats Needless say attention turned toward since district year tried get air first Saturday less desirable weather forced turn back Thats spelled low ceilings bad visibility So went Sunday weather very nice little cool arrived Quickie 500 going full swing headquarters area get ting startup day coffee concession stands Things good first contest day Sure some minor problems solved event off good start spent rest day having good time got help being air port Unicom official making sure full-scale aircraft operations could continue much possible went back Nats again Tuesday Thursday using other days get some work done employer day attended heard more people very happy Nats sites couldnt have proud fact add icing cake now strongly considering site future Nats dates over next five years Hey fel las CL Stunt will forgotten either Over 1100 contestants/mechanics en tered about 1800 events Add 142 entered Indoor events John son City TN stage set record year Nats events NFFS expecting huge crowd combined FF/SAM events being held October Lawrence ville Go Now let give special thanks spent tireless hours helping years Nats know know did great job Nats could have happened Thank very much Im forgetting cities Lawrenceville Vincennes either went out us right As result Im sure well going back Frank Roales extra-special thanks goes out missed Scale event Nats Rain home kept grounded drove grand city Muncie next day Council meeting time again spe cial meeting because taking good look new flying site property Thats right weve bought city Muncie took real good care us city officials made us feel welcome able spend some time get know new neighbors Theyre very pleasant peo ple Anyway discussed new purchase planning etc great length off running its going some time before can start flying models think itll about first quarter 1992 before work far enough along hold contest season new site Well just have wait see have go after some big corporate bucks can really get show road strongly suggest read EC meet ing synopsis time changes insurance take effect next year should aware Some tended reduce risk insurance funds shouldnt problem start Anyway please read want alert changes Thats travel July intended go Richmond IN pig roast As luck would have wasnt able make contact decided stay home surely missed great feast Shucks Muncie meeting given new AVP slot specifically asked slot could complete Justices team Bensenville IL Deb already doing job just needed title Lets wel come aboard Oh yes fine team too Theyre excellent addition AVP list OK now lets get pictures etc month little luck can just about catch up change Larry Stone Prez Cloud Dusters RC Club Milan IL sent two photos us wish could see true colors first thought full-scale Anyone care race Next i sent pnooo 00 Mac McWil liams Shelbyville IL As can see picture Mac sitting wheelchair photo taken recover ing auto accident darned near killed him Ill leave out details broken bones gore pretty well torn up Well photo proves strong desire get back flying field kept him alive got meet Mac Nats pleased see no longer man wheelchair Instead very busy working Nats think must have worked day because saw him regular basis Hes nice fella too Hey before forget thats Jim Hostetler doing assisting Mac Thanks Jim Enough now. 136 Model Aviation iuve tildi IVIdUt ye iways UCCI] SWeI 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 Fax 313-346-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Vaiiey MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hans 5394 Engiish Dr Troy Mi 46096 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knrfe River MN 55609 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoSs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 46054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Went 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander Wi 54501 Steve Dudzinnki Cant PO Box 924 Dearborn Mi 46121 Another column do. ks Jim Jean Lasik filling last month have yet see report look forward reading will about same time see Ive received some photos use space several ideas AMA can improved better serve membership Its great get put because shows care about AMA district Keep formation coming Nats LawrencevilleNincennes vacation line first heat 6 am pace hectic say least Cheating Q-500 very low point racing wonder what solution will make fun again Maybe fly Formula and/or FAI cannot enter Q-500 have comments made suggest ing because anyone can enter Nats isnt actually National Championships Well look eveni can see classes catego ries winners recognized top dogs nation Look what would hap pen elimination events district send representatives event Midwest no mula pilots could entrants competitive enforced limited en try predominant district means few spots available larger interest group Nope opinion Nats Nats Special championships run SIGs members necessarily whole AMA membership interesting see various sites used events Control Line Stunt gang worst conditions Big Art Archie Adamisin goi squared away hand tools after both road sweepers broke down Speed guys tended fly over top safety fence needs higher current 10 feet went watch RC Scale Saturday really boring Control Line Scale terrific turnout types models look central marquee wellattended place get information meet old faces missed Johnny Clemensit wasnt same him amazed interest met restaurants stores both towns townspeople de lighted being visited Aunt Helens regular basis after long morning field would rate Nats high level room im provement event fill conver sations long returned home just over week off Iowa Byron Expo Ida Grove Another 14 hours driving end ing up once-sleepy town largest event Iowa takes place need model future event ex ample consider Over years Byron has improved changed format ac commodate large-scale modelers cludes super campsite trade displays ums demonstrations storage frequen cy control followed fullscale aviation show fabulous Fight ing Back hear will change European arena next year Does mean models will also changeSpitfires Messerschmitts managed get help running AMA display very pleasant meet district members other AMA people too also discov ered AMA display needs some im provement interesting public feel small display museum items video would help biggest gripe removal credit late en rollment will item next EC agenda read newsletters trip back Ida Grove companions shar ing driving Remember cannot get clubs see hear what doing need have news sent either newsletters individual re ports photos included Any way get read newsletters other month find difficult glean teresting news So much content similar describing dues field problems meetings regular activities nearly 250 clubs try get out during off-season areas will never get see visit Lo cal associations help gather repre sentatives clubs can talk get know other District Roundup Indian City has spent funds effort place drains its field will already has made field us able wet weather Cloudbusters has instituted Life Achievement Award rec ognition important contributions model general aviation winners Bill Bishop Joe Dallaire Jim Doolittle Jimmy Stewart Dave Stott Lakeland R/C Club has monthly hosts PS wets its annual air show Sunday better e clever name MISS periodical MISS mation e area new mem ber Modelers Council Michigan Whirlybirds now uses Ford Utica Test Track once month e DAM has now stituted spotter flying Rouge Park WMRAM has lost its new field prob lems being sorted out members spread out among other local clubs Grassfield has annual race cludes over-60 divisionage capacity Minneapolis Modeler has zinger Oh well Im just volunteer trying best high-level Free Flighter UK long time ago Meanwhile its still con test season word fall has ap peared Good flying November 1990 137 Stan Splewak ot ucoroit nero oaeiers taching new Cub Roy Dietz Michigan Whirlybirds shows off new bird Wayne County Air Show Photo Jim Adams Chetek HS Wisconsin students Gentle Lady built part aeronautics class taught Jim Adams unusuai aecor iiemert bipe Jim Adams teaches advanced math computer science physics aeronautics Photo Jock Delisle River District Eagle members help Dennis Mead fly Ugly Stik Mark Massey built model special control station Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 805 Murk NC Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Greuens 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springo AR 71913 Gil Horutman PO Boo 490 Spring Branch TX 78070-0490 Bill Kimbro 2108 Wood St Teuarkanu TX 75501 dRon Stantield 28 Oukridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkinu 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 78018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75008 Legislation model airplanes within state Louisiana following brief follow up about what happened piece legislation Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA past several months Lou isi ana State House Representatives passed HB 1002 bill gives individual par ishes right regulate model airplanes may flown bill sent senate little rea son believe would pass easily piece legislation result modelers concerned about noise problems creating others large number modelers participated defeat unpleasant proposal Charlie Castaing New Iberia LA real organizer pusher cause Without diligence would have chance present case Mr Hal Ward Clinton LA donated valuable legal advice research work members Northwest Aero RIG Club West Monroe LA provided infor mation citizens complaint upon proposed legislation based Carl Maroney AMA HQ responded quick ly call provided vital contact entirety AMA members Louisiana Hundreds modelers wrote letters representatives about 20 took time off work traveled corners state counted senate com mittee hearing Baton Rouge Everyone gained valuable experience insight legislative process works may need such capability future problem could arise session legislature think other modelers would interested what happened could provide few paragraphs publica tion District 9 report way ex pressing thanks spent time effort critical issue bill defeated unanimous vote Local Municipal Affairs Com mittee Louisiana Senate session legislature now over bill cannot resubmitted until 1991 Best regards Glenn Gresens AVP District 8 would like congratulate modelers Louisiana took time fight legis lative bill proves AMA can assist modelers such impor tant issue job well done Nationals report years Nationals held Lawrenceville IL large number competitors participating District 8 unable meet visit enjoyed talking saw meandering around took few photos District 8 modelers Nationals working away Shown photos Wayne Ap ostolico Arlington TX Mid-Cities RIC Club describing head-on midair collision Chip Hydes model Wayne showing what left after such impact Pattern site opportunity visit Billy Cun ningham Tulsa OK flying Malibu FAI Pattern model Bill placed top five event Mike Greb Sulphur Springs TX lames Verbick Baton Rouge LA shown presenting Scale models another photo group years Nationals 1157 partici pants very good considering no Free Flight events held infor mation winners specific event check elsewhere issue Frequency monitor last District 8 meeting held Houston TX asked another ICOM frequency monitor could obtained district checked Joe Dumond District 8 Frequency Coordinator indicated would nice have obtain cost ICOM monitor $1200 complete ship ping case hand-held unit will available near future hope will meet demand another unit club has need equipment call Joe Dumond number listed col umn heading have elec trical engineer operate unit very easy use Keep letters photos coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 134 FAI document compiled materi als several sources given over Competitions Department Director re write Council agreed approve adopt section document concern ing AMA-appointed FAI juries AMAsponsored team selection finals discussion overall FAI budget Council agreed discontinue funding FAI team model box transportation team uni forms AMA arrangements costs asso ciated fuel shipment Council also agreed disallow per diems representatives annual ClAM meeting Paris no longer fund travel lodging per diem costs Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation James Verbick Baton Rouge LA just finished flight J-3 Cub Sports men Scale Nate photo Wayne Apoatolico what left model after mldafr Chip Hydes air plane Nats photo Jerry Sprinkle prepanng Giant Scale J-3 Cub fnr nn official flighti Nate photo sign proclaiming east end Sweetwater Airport home newly formed Sweetwater Model Aircraft Club recently erected Serving president ciub Richard Osborne Roscoc Biii Cunningham Malibu FAI Pattern model uses YS 120 four-stroke power Nats photo Mike Greb Bill Biachoff Profile Carrier models Nate photo Odoredo as 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672ISAJ Fax 303-420-1870 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver Co 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendali St Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hurt Saline KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9824 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinstor Steve Mangles dx Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 822-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 special announcement time District IX will have two new associate vice presidents work AMA mat ters information sharing some time now has need get local representation two modelingpopulated areas district eastern rim district Kansas City metro area southwestern part district Denver metro area asked volunteers some time back delighted several candidates willing volunteer some val uable personal modeling time ser vice fellow District IX colleagues peers several very well qual ified candidates deliberate con siderably making two appoint ments want publicly thank can didates expression willingness serve AMA District IX hope will support new AVPs use exper tise benefit aeromodeling expect share some comments newly appointed AVPs next month Please welcome volunteer list RL Doc Scraper additional AVP Kansas 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 tel 1-913/6482522 Don Atwood additional AVP Colorado 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 tel 1-303/671-7090 AMA info AMA Headquarters has new bro chure Its super well-done item individuals clubs use promoting informing non-AMA potential members about organization titled Take Flight Fancy. r Leave Ground available Mar keting Department Geoff Styles Director Write call get few share friends give prospective new members clubs Election time coming up fall Dis tricts 3 7 11 Executive Vice Presidents office District IX AMA members will have opportunity vote fice Executive Vice President sense office-holder acts treasurer AMA Dave Brown incumbent running office Though District IX members will voting EVP office candi dates might interested know Bob Browns name incumbent will ap pear ballot District 3 Pete Wa ters name incumbent will appear ballot District 7 Ed McColloughs incumbent Damian Rhodes names will appear ballot District 11 AMA clubs can look forward new Club Video newsletter style service near future Executive Council voted funds put out initial issue will looking forward feedback individu als groups Look late fall Please read synopsis July 23 Council minutes other AMA informa tion right pages Model via tion synopsis published following meeting can get good feel business conducted behalf Follow what volunteer officers ing organizationyou can see voted various issues Did know could renew AMA membership 800 phone number fall Heres make chore easy AMA members currently holding 1990 membership can renew directly AMA HQ calling toll free 1-800/832-8312 Use Visa MasterCard charge cards special operator answers call between 8 am 4 pm EDT think can use service up October 1st mak ing easier AMA renewal workload letting get new membership card faster use service let know like Ill share feedback decision makers future plan ning Lots fall activity contest flyin calendar Check out calendar sec tion magazine make plans en joy great fall flying sessions throughout district School started week August 20 writer thats about busiest time year except maybe getting school closed June next month Keep cards let ters pictures coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 138 Space Models Education formation subcommittee representatives determined US bid host World Championships shall offered un less Council has first presented bud get has reviewed feasibility such endeavor Pending acceptable budget ing developed hosting Special Inter est Group AMA HQ Executive Coun cii expressed interest hosting Scale World Championships Muncie 1992 Free Flight World Championships California 1993 Pennsylvania case District 3 Vice President reported meeting scheduled Oc tober will include demonstrations model flying officials State Parks Commission Other business Council agreed allocate additional AVP District Sand District 6 two additional AVPs District 9 Council agreed development video news letter regular distribution clubs vi able project cost-prohibitive time However agreed pro duce prototype Council authorized lim ited expenditure production distri bution same vice presidents request additional receiver monitor district denied Council noted motion did fail principle such purchases should come out district operating funds discussion National Model Air plane Championships noted search venue 1991 Nats shall following priority order 1 Chicopee MA 2 Lawrenceville IL 3 Lincoln NE4 Smyrna TN 5 Bryant College Station TX next meeting Finance Commit tee shall Reston VA October 13-14 Following approval awards decided next Executive Council meeting shall October 27-28 AMA Headquarters Res ton VA Nominating Committee committee re ported following candidates shall placed 1991 ballot Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent District 3 Bob Brown incumbent District 7 PetoWaters incumbent District 11 Ed MtCollough incumbent Damian Rhodes AMA AWARDS Officer Awards Award Appreciation First-level award presented discretion VicePresident President Executive Director District service special recognition Superior Service Second-level award presented approval Execu tive Council often local service national Distinguished Service Third-level award presented approval Execu tive Council long-term service AMA office committee Meritorious Service Automatic outgoing Executive Council members Fellow Certificate Automatic outgoing President also long dedicated AMA service behalf others Recipient need have held office Club Individual Awards Technical Award Presented ap proval Executive Council techni cal achievements better modeling etc Vital Peoples Award Up six cash awards per year unsung heroes club level have earned recognition fellow members Hall Fame Presented approval Council Past Presidents Almost equal Fellow Certificate Service others prime consideration Presidents Legion Honor Presented approval President Executive Di rector Executive Vice-President ma jor personal donation major fund raising exceptional financial contribution Season Flyers Patch Presented re ward flying least once month 12 months Club officer approval Award Service Issued club ap proval vice-president community ser vice Award Achievement Issued clubs approval vice-president service competition area Award Excellence Issued clubs approval Executive Council Con stitutes upgrade Award Service Award Achievement other significant achievement November 1990 139 Arizona S California ii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19181 9818837 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e24747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4738 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Darwin Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnuf Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St. Sacramenlo CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Fl San Jose CA 99138 David Peitz 20450 Celtic St Chafsworfh CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 C Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beity Siream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 3318 South Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 88403 Frequency Coordinstors George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 3821982 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92827 Academy action Council meeting over smoke Clearing meeting Nats Ill bet folks head office happy above Notwithstanding Muncie delegation headed up Vicky Veach absolutely charming hosted numerous functions cluding reception Council Rad dison Hotel mayor handed out keys city few speeches finished off eve ning treated ride through newly acquired property great deal energy money time effort perseverance remain ahead AMA final development piece land hope up task dont bend compromise before its completion national organization size AMA should stand tall front picture below represents scale topographic view drawn architect John Hunton property eventually would become John architect largely responsible Reston HQ feeling got meeting immediate expenditure another million-plus dollars order put access roads usable runway After flight site next picture depicts John Huntons conception initial development men e dark area centered base RC Pattern Sport area bankruptcy Im told steps away its pur chase can see upper right-hand side picture some proposed buildings entrance access road heading out proposed initial runway buildings repre sent future museum Headquarters AMA Although has never really voted upon feel consensus Council move Headquarters Virginia Muncie light white square spots picture represent residential units property currently bargaining ex ception has dark spot over half cemetery same tour traveled state owned lake name escapes purpose trip look lo cal flight site pictures below give hint beautiful facility created Muncie Delaware County clubs wnen i see tnis i come unglued picture sent liie misplaced note somehow incorporated FAI expensereduction issue result debate deletion some expenses con nected much else World competitors should breathe sigh relief feelings echoed letters received expand expense base make up additional cost additional market ing promos Im positive-side business type motto Spend make first Check elsewhere AMA News section Model Aviation detailed syn opsis entire Council session Its very formative keeps updated AMA spending money last thing well get Ten Vince Mankowski ED AMA Rally Muncie scheduled first second third September has canceled Mr Reese owner Reese air port has expressed viewpoint Headquarters local modelers various oth ers Muncie community agree Es sentially viewpoint AMA has published its intended use property has discussed use property community large especially im mediate neighbors property use property included entry property northwest corner internal road system would keep AMA traffic ad joining county roads absolute minimum rally held Reese Field would see AMA traffic adjoining small county roads modeling use property previously announced considered District direction havent done letter month recently owe Heres says what want hear Dear Mr Keyawa Having read column April 1990 issue Im interested patches mentioned Being California native son having flown years would appre ciate price list available items since Im unable Pomona person Thank Sincerely William E Power Priest River ID Bill list mail includes hats transparent stickers patches T-shirts Thanks forgetting us out good ol California District 10 another David B Eichstedt Prescott AZ Dear Regg Greetings Arizona Im David Eich stedt aeronautical engineering student Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott used president schools RC club ERAU High Desert Flyers course load became too difficult con tinue Grades first photographs first Arizona jet Rally held last November famous infamous Spook Hills flying site Mesa first attempt taking quality de tailed photos models possible biggest problem documenting photo owners hard track down get information did find often impossible talk due noise What little information got have printed back photo Maybe youll find couple column would really like article event next model magazine would take have suggestions have lots talk about need get started homework Ill write call sometime have time Have great day Sincerely David B Eichstedt AMA #1410 story Dave know can make fly think Im out room Ill see Crows Landing Formula Regional Cham pionships Sheldons Open House TOC Schneider Cup Patches Give call Edge 140 Model Aviation next picture seen far too often suit shows attitude misinformed people toward modeling Ken Thornton gets help three-year old son Cole Plane MIG 15 Fast sta ble has OS 77 beautiful finish Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 790972422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersOn 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd SI Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Box 96 Wilder ID 83976 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 907 E Vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Kiamath Falls OR 97901 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #99 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-149th Ave Beilevue WA 99007 Jack Smith secretary Sent following information about Snake River Modelers based Ontario OR Ontario about far east can get still Oregon 87 club negotiated five-year renewable permit Department Interior use 10-acre site have six concrete ta bles paved pit area concrete taxi strip 30 x 220-ft dirt runway 60 x 440-ft grass runway also grassy picnic area barbecue toilets grass irrigated automatically underground gravity-flow sprinkler system process re placing dirt runway asphalt next photo shows field layout Jack wrote took lot hard work club members generous donations local merchants companies build fine field club puts mall show annually gets involved local events club float took first place Ontario Winter Wonder land Parade club took prize money used provide years subscrip tion ModelAviation toll schools Ontar io SW Idaho photo shows some nlanp March hnw fund-raising idea club used mall show take pictures children sit ting Pedal Planes Pitts replica cloud background club provided authentic pilots cap scarf plane built AVP Al Culver two future modelers grandkids hey have active involved club works ways members improve flying just bore holes sky Thanks Jack words Cheryl Cruson newsletter ed itor photos mall show photos Carleton Molesworth Skagit County R/C Club sent some pictures mall show held early May new Cas cade Mall Burlington WA have 80 members club able show 90 aircraftnot bad next photo shows central area mall models placed down mallway next photo looks back toward center Quite diverse group excellent models Mall shows such help public image helps comes time get flying sites further note Skagit County pub lishes bimonthly magazine focuses activities retirees and/or would like july/August 90 issue has four-page feature article titled High-flying Hobbyists Top Gun Valley Skagit Club members pictured quoted article Can imagine Bob Kreuzinger getting airplane himself same car Caught Corvallis EXPO Balch-photo Also Corvallis completed proto type Proctor Albatros D5a built Dick Hansen As always super job done very demanding construction project Its little late Id like try clear up point about Precision Scale Tn-Cities Nats Nats issue Model Aviation carried picture Earl Aunes impressive F4U cover Several other magazines also ran pic tures fine model Unfortunately im pression has left mainly think due coverage model magazines Earl F4U took first Precision Scale Nats As neat F4U fact didnt take first Dick Hansen Nieuport 11 took first should get credit de serves hear Clark County R/C Club back fairgrounds north Vancouver moving runway have new regs help out neighbors Quickie Racing Fern Prairie went well nine Novice 12 Expert too bad first-time effort Pete Bergstrom came down did honors CD weather great enjoyed themselves according Dan Midair Gillespie newsletter editor EMAC held Executive Council meeting Muncie got see property through rain Its about one half miles long dimension north south reasonably flat gettogether meet some local bigwigs neighbors-to-be what saw heard Muncie seems right place us try out squabble happened architect showed us preliminary plan first building will erect will house museum EC member outraged cause building looked like hangar Now Id like hear about think anything wrong mu seum model airplane organization looking like hangar Seems its pretty good fit form function too early get reservations Puyallup Expo Get planes ready en ter sock away little ne cessities life will Its Best West November 1990 141 ne oid club field Ontario Airport still host contests such Idaho Scale Squadron meets shot taken first annual Springfest Scale meet May 19-20 Io FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 1 76 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 Didnt Gallaudet A-2 Fly Well As beginners must get know pro portions good flying model airplane especially true youngster se lects flying scale model kit Free Flight model has no controls must stable enough fly its own early man-carrying aircraft fail ures due such severe stability problems pilots unable control Most old airplanes barely enough horsepower fly often much powered gliders possible bit inherent stability available model airplane re quires inherent stability too 1912 Gallaudet A-2 kind air plane no inherent stability tention drawn airplane news paper advertisements featuring A-2 querying Bill Hannan files must con tain everything some sent background information two 3-view drawings drawing reproduced shows rounded fuselage version others fuselage square crosssection other features identical July 1945 issue Air Force Journal printed letter Jown W Edgerton designers nephew Edgerton said .this plane actually flew although could have called unadulter ated success very marked tendency porpoise after few hundred yards its 100-horsepower Gnome spewing castor oil dove ground height about 200 feet Attesting value metal frame uncle Mr Gallau det able crawl out walk away.. Happily Professor Gallaudet hurt badly what could have caused un controllable porpoising Well lets take look drawing Maybe years experience later can see rea son Remember airplane de signed built back 1912 lots neophyte designers created airplanes really didnt know what ing exactly point exactly situa tion want young modelers graduate Youngsters have learn what doing have learn what model airplanes are about cant satisfied just build models kits know what part does Professor Edson Gallaudets design neat monoplane what soon became accepted wing front tail rear set-up some reason professor located three-bladed propeller very rear end pusher Nothing wrong apparently created problems along its efficiency air-cooled Gnome engine stalled just front wing solid mounting drive shaft run back entire length fuselage under stabilizer prop problem keep weight vibration minimum Gallaudet made fuselage too short very likely allowed Center Gravity too far rear distance wing stabi lizer called tail moment arm dis tance small A-2 stabi lizer must very large Bullets stab just small tiny mo ment arm too short normal-sized stab A-2s stabilizer must have completely ineffective along improper rearward center-of-gravity would have caused severe porpoising Such small stabilizer Gallaudet used possible tail moment arm extremely long wing area much less A-2s Long stretched out air planes both full-sized models much stable stubby ones contributing porpoising would have caused Dutch Roll tail wag ging must have equally small ver tical fins Although fin both above below fuselage total area still much too little professor just didnt know score Once again closer fin CG larger must ef fective drawing confuse four struts tail skid fin area uncovered come up side lower fin bottom fuselage longe rons Dihedral certainly would have helped lat eral stability porpoising Gallau det Bullet Most old-time designers didnt have facts created lot un stable airplanes aeronautic facts now known beginners must learn basics succeed no need re peat pioneers mistakes Remember Free Flight Scale models need herent stability properly designed fullsize aircraft carry pilots work con trols So select kits plans feature mod els enlarged stabilizers fins creased wing dihedral long moment arms CG both tail nose stick high-wing cabin designs until have learned build adjust Bill Hannan mentioned fellow West Coast made RC version rounded Gallaudet found very pe culiar handling characteristics Nuff said cant control easily radio youve certainly picked lemon try Free Flight fly well model Gallaudet design would have have several design changes reduced semi-scale status Thats bad remember no flying scale model truly scale approximations onlysome less scale others ****S So beware Choose kits carefully designs good flying characteristics build tails light 142 Model Aviation Sce P444 I I rn&t cs LI4 MaknJwi 2 T -~ -I- 4I it.17 11T GlIauciot Z I9I BULLET Have Helped Beginner Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
L PR Roundup New AMA brochure have produced new brochure called Flights Fancy will re place former handout printed blue pa per called Skys Limit outside PR agency worked very closely us devel oping total concept supervised production printing new piece think its just great Certainly will enhance image sport national associa tion Flights Fancy includes brief descrip tion AMA Museum Among other plans brochure intend place literature racks tourist stops along main highways interstates leading Washing ton DC Restons best tourist attraction ought capitalize Well using Skys Limit brochure summer shows other purposes waste mall shows trade shows club events other times AMA handouts required well ship Flights Fancy Well looking feedback individ uals clubs learn publics reaction new piece Austrian aeromodeling May/June year took long-awaited vacation England USSR Europe first stop Europe Vienna hosted Dr Georg Breiner President Austrian Aero Club Georg has often visited United States has guest AMA HQ Reston first Saturday Vienna taken very nice permanent flying field town En zesfeld met local fliers Old-Timer meet Touring field impressed control-tower-type building housed fully equipped kitchen large eating area storage area tractor related field maintenance equipment observation deck equipped windsock Outside some picnic tables noon enjoyed delicious Hungarian goulash hot spicy Vienna sausages trimmings truly best food ever eaten flying field ladies catered day outdid themselves also enjoyed some great Aus trian beer us werent fly ing Austrians have motto Fly first drink later Made good sense thought AMA Safety Committee would also approve friendliness welcome received made memorable experience Confirmed belief modelers nice people wher ever happen find Iowa Aviation Preservation Center anyone traveling southwestern Iowa business pleasure theres new aviation museum visit Housed Greenfield Municipal Air port its second aircraft museum Iowa present consists 11 historic planes dat ing 1920 1940 museum open 1000 am 500 pm weekdays 100 500 pm weekends Admission charges minimal $2 adults $1 children under 12 years age center home Iowa Aviation Hall Fame recognizes achieve ments aviators Hawkeye State Interestingly enough Hugh Sidey Time magazine fame also aviation buff/AMA member born Greenfield brother still runs family newspaper business drop office say Hi another AMA member youre Further details can gained contacting Diane Weiland Executive Director 1-515/3437184 Cape Ann RIC Club Sam DiNoto Methuen MA sent some interesting information cluded newspaper clippings petition letter explaining complex situation Its familiar story New residences built near existing flying field complaints centering safety neighborhood children meeting town selectmen threatened loss field field Rowley MA Sam has taught countless kids fly model planes former students David Preston upset potential loss field went out wrote petition called hundreds field neighbors wound up 200 signatures interested residents area wanted field kept open mentioned courtesy club members visitors field An equally high number said fliers allowed children free access field kids enjoying educational experience being An annual open house sponsored club Its resulted good neighbor policy works Club officers passed stringent laws guide members flying habits made provisions disciplinary action violators Twenty field coordinators have appointed club 235 mem bers make sure safety enforced times club has adopted bylaw mandat ing sound level 90dB 12 ft though no noise complaints have received great example club came close losing its flying site worked hard publicize its reputation capitalized have strict rules tight sound con trol still have field Good workand good luck thanks Sam sharing story us Redlands Miniature Aircraft Association clubs taking advantage air shows military base open houses Public events allow model aircraft clubs chance display models either static form part days flying exhibitions both Very often such weekend shows draw thou sands people have never seen sophisticated model aircraft lives Pete Roehling Redlands CA sent some ex cellent background information photo graphs clubs participation huge show Norton AFB San Bernadino CA 200000 visitors base year see static displays almost current USAF equipment Vintage civilian military aircraft also hand club display located large han gar next runway Members brought about 20 aircraft types sizes plugged VCR showed Byron Orig inals tape Striking Back real attention-getter An RC trainer raffled off profits given local charity Dozens visitors asked questions handled club members interest level very high club expects get new members delight crowd flying demon strations put club members later day Helicopter clipped-wing Cub Kaos flown Everyone felt very positive experience both club members spectators Congratulations Redlands group getting out pushing sport have similar story tell lets hear well pleased pass experiences Continued page 124 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF e Executive Director ymca Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 comptroller Lynne Collins 0 com petition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson November 1990 123 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director proeided apace month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position 01 AMA Executive Council Cont pg 123 along encourage other AMA clubs Its great way build understanding Thanks again Pete 1990 Nats As write have just returned Lawrenceville IL did make particular event live outside region would like recap some media cover age got stories USA Today Chicago Tribune local newspaper day local TV station Evansville Terre Haute Vincennes day live broad casts WAKO-Radio day also made daily call-in reports other TV radio sta tions excellent example bene fits advance work AMA staff out side PR agency course events big difference case tne great cooperation local AMA clubs Chamber Commerce both Vin cennes Lawrenceville absence major catastrophe immediate area well remember press conference arranged 1984 Reno Nats very morning some thugs kidnapped bank man ager taped device chest said bomb held him hostage until could open bank vault dont have tell people whod invited press conference gone instead Thats right following story Model aviation took backseat morning So its great everything falls place can look back resounding success saying goes thats history al ready planning 1991 next month 124 Model Aviation SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Recent issues two model publications have included incorrect information respect AMA insurance RC frequency matters September 1990 issue Model Airplane News contained letter editor AMA member cluded within letter comment concerning AMA insurance stated AMA pays crash AMA sanctioned field youre member AMA sanctioned club THIS STATMENT IS NOT CORRECT Academy does qualify sanction flying sites Further have member AMA char tered sanctioned club insured As long AMA member flies according AMA Safety Code sured whether regular flying site member club Academy does however encourage members belong chartered club fly established flying sites Other issues contained letter addressed communication editor Model Airplane News Academy detailed appropriate actions taken Academy September 1990 issue Scale RC Modeler contained editorial comment stated Are aware fact series inexpensive radios manufactured certain producer RC equipment largest couldnt pass inspection maker petitioned FCC waiver whatever FCC grants com pany now using its own quality guidelines transmitters receivers way much less strin gent required AMA AMA looking other way because doesnt want lose companys considerable advertising magazine else would Ask elected representatives about Academy through its attorneys has contacted FCC regarding statement concerning waiver Part attorneys response reads FCCs staff Office Engineering Technology QET has emphatically informed us FCC does waive type acceptance requirements radio service especially instances equip ment cannot meet FCCs technical standards marketed sold within United States regard Part 95 type acceptance rules OET stated have never waived type acceptance rules have no recent requests waiver Concerning matter AMA looking other way please note equipment contained listing provided AMA News section month has documentation file AMA independent testing labo ratory attesting fact such equipment meets better published AMA guidelines should noted present FCC requirements transmitter type acceptance less stringent recommended AMA guidelines Currently FCC final stages rule making respect proposals submitted Academy individual Glenn Whidden approved rules created process will require manufacturers meet requirements currently meeting voluntarily Should have questions regarding issues please direct proper individuals AMA HO Carl Maroney insurance matters Bob Underwood RC frequency matters PR Permanent building kitchen control tower etc General view government-sponsored fly-at Austrian field whole site 18 well kept ing field Enzesfeld Austria Note club andand houses trout stream behind Austrian banners tip paved runwaybuilding Once year club has fish fry can just seen Sailplane also visible topfor members Stream stocked mainleft centertamed club members Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Campaign Executive Bob Brown Bradford PA Academy Model Aeronautics service organization dedicated assisting individual modeler Allow continue improve service Personal attention prerequisite providing adequate service have recognized individual will continue Innovative effective methods must generated obtain maintain flying sites District Ill leading way toward developing positive political public awareness current involvement Academy Pennsylvania State Parks primary example effort Elect continue efforts significant program should directed toward todays neophyte modeler As educator profession have valuable put program type interests both competition sport flying Whether international competi tor local sport flier know needs Elect person understands model ing interests everyone disci pline Please elect Bob Brown Peter Waters Northville MI completes six years two terms District VP am pleased see way AMA Dis trict 7 have benefited ideas ef forts during time further term would allow con tinue developing services AMA members clubs increase visi bility AMA local areas can done either through AVP program ex panded district associations such ing developed Grand Rapids fall now have District Patch ing copied other districts experi mental office PR Insurance Coordi nator bringing AMA HQ closer clubs wish extend idea means having AMA HQ have also introduced experi ment contest coordination AMA HQ shall watch very closely next year National Model Sport Aviation Center now going real Mun Damian M Rhodes Portland OR happy representation service current VP read no further believe should something better am man District VP should promote programs encourage newcomers facilitate com munication between AMA HQ mem bership enhance dialogue between clubs district represent modeler Although new modeling have active participant serving secretary two clubs five years am also Con test Director background aviation constructing DC-9 series 80 cur rently own own masonry business may lack experience can offer en thusiasm open mind willingness serve believe together can revi talize modeling Pacific Northwest need vote Thank Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote cie chairman Development Committee hope continue overseeing hardware becomes installed now own land site development plans works procurement cycle has very time-consuming next phase will permit attend district matters look forward being area often AMA run large number volun teers time allocate AMA bus iness limited changing priorities business model aviation al lows flexibility cover needs district sends out amongst membership flying watching background ranges Indoor filmies Giant RC see intriguing skills aspects obsessionI wear RC blinkers am certain elected further term vice president will continue benefit AMA Dis trict 7 Ed McCollough Portland OR has plea sure serve members District Xl representative Executive Council last several years changes have taken place Dis trict Academy since first elected grow number ac tivity year fact District Xl leader relative numbers members involved modeling activity changes way AMA district continue grow prosper positive aspects po sition during years have chance meet know gether have talked about things have solved problems Thats works best since communication leads solution As example problem often discussed lack West Coast Nats After lot talk some real communication combined hard work District Xl members held very first Northwest Nats experience learned what can accomplish work together can will showcase other programs same success did Nats As VP will continue look after promote interests District Xl members AMA matters just have past what Ive done far liking ask vote Statement Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH name Dave Brown am candidate reelection Executive Vice President AMA lieve performance over last three years position worthy vote EVP officer responsible business financial affairs organ ization have knowledge experience handle job enjoy doing As decision business must weigh pros cons act accordingly case have certain assetsand yes few liabilities asset side have time ability job understand finance accounting business know make best use knowledge AMAs benefit get along well both other members Executive Council staff AMA President Don Lowe make particularly good team negative side tend talk too much tend blunt tend get involved too things tend write informa tive dull column magazine have served AMA Executive Coun cil 11 years would appreciate re electing another three-year term lieve past performance job described bylaws warrants reelection RCHTA Chicago Model Hobby Show During sixth annual Chicago Model Hobby Show held October 18-21 OHare Expo Center Rosemont IL attend ees will notice number items new exhibition exciting additions re sult joint effort between Academy Model Aeronautics AMA shows sponsor Radio Control Hobby Trade As sociation RCHTA static model display featuring some finest model airplanes Chicago area has added shows floor plan AMA con tacted local sanctioned clubs obtain mod els exhibit will show modelers nonmodelers alike skills crafts manship involved model airplane building Also area will Helicopter flying cage spectators can witness thrill challenge Radio Control Helicopter flying Sunday October 21 series Delta Dart building seminars will held anyone terested constructing stick-and-tissue rubber-powered model Building sessions will run 10am 1130 am 1 pm 230 pm Conference Center can accessed through show floor Academy worked closely RCHTA developing program intended introduce model aviation show attendees especially children Participation seminars including Delta Dart kits supplies will free charge Over 450 manufacturers will exhibiting demonstrating newest products show billed worlds largest model hobby show Public show hours 59pm Friday October 19 10am 6 pm Saturday October 20 10am 5 pm Sunday October 21 Admission $6 adults $3 children ages six 12 free children under 5 AMA booth will located static model display area Headquarters personnel will hand meet public answer questions concerning model avi ation national association November 1990 125 Vice PresidentDistrict 3 Vice PresidentDistrict 7 Vice PresidentDistrict 11 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr c4 , rdgr 17K32 CrArV7-5-7OAt eu7DE 0 %7A r onals Sound measurements taken during first round RC Scale years Nationals requested CD information purposes Scale rules state effective muffler will used dont give definition term end result has relatively little effort run quiet engines Scale As group Scale fliers havent really done much way looking propeller selection either Cur rent procedures create some very loud aircraft some RC Scale aircraft Nats registered quite low sound levels majority upper end regis ter loudest recorded 107 dBA nine feet Several appeared louder air ground although means accurate checking would have considered opinion measured sound levels course conjecture Im proposing next year contestant required fill out form listing model name engine used muffler propeller brand configuration other per tinent data Any sound readings taken could related sheets intent would categories Pennsylvania demo demonstration held benefit Pennsylvania officials part ongoing process develop some sort agreement flying sites within state park system questions concerns what noise standards should used demonstration impressed officials could result implementation lower sound level standard park system what some members might desire high est recorded sound level among aircraft flown demonstration 91 dBA measured over grass particular aircraft Pattern plane officials im pressed apparent quietness air craft especially struck differ ence earlier experiences AMA members Pennsylvania awaiting outcome entire process Mufflers Last month made mention work done San Diego promised show some homemade muffler modifica tions have proven effective Three con cepts shown month Other proposals will appear later date Thanks go Wil bur Hubbard Jim Wilson others San Diego County Association Model Clubs input Figure 1 depicts simpler modifica tions can performed could use ful muffler doesnt separate has center exhaust exit such type installed K&B 40 As shown drawing change consists tube has cap welded silver soldered front end al lowing bolt front muffler shell drawing specifies steel wool used tube exit Another alternative would copper scrub pad Stainless steel wool available might work better would less likely corrode stands up wear much better modification can made number mufflers Shown Figure 2 modification twopiece mufflers such Royal 40 45 arrows show exhaust gas flow N Woab oWrL SPACC /~tjr Loos-h-y PeA i7Jif IC 00 L o 6LJX 4e6- e4'779 ~ CE g i 4uAy pRo.q z CO A~ 7jfr~0 4IVf d7L 2,,A-2 J 0 0 000 0 AIJ# ____________ a o 9 11 1 SF~-e 70 ejA~ E4W SM U F - G4 czizz AMN4#sr 72/ da AAd Wy mr#~Err AA TOcFg* r W O NLdk~1G z/cFZI 2 C 11W 11 I. 1 jCJS d4CA 5OJ sure can shown other drawings must completely empty fully discharged Pressure cans havent depressurized can dangerous Examples cans can use Ronson butane Chlor oseptic Maalox Whip others Also note relatively small cans afterportion stock muffler used may laid aside interior can muffler shell can lined hightemperature silicone further sound sup pression middle chamber can loosely packed either steel copper wool sure seal joints high-temperature sil icone Use screws shown vibration doesnt cause separation assembly Figure 3 shows variation use pres 7-7 VI A00V4S d- 4 4J 7JwN Sara y sure cans mufflers dont separate Using larger can makes possible apply muffler intended 60-size engine shown would 40 engine afterchamber outside stock muffler can loosely packed steel wool inte rior surfaces can coated hightemperature silicone Jim Wilson has found further reduces exhaust sound levels can sizes used package various cosmetic products %-in tube used larger engine muffler optimum num ber sizes holes 22 Y16-in holes 12 7/a-in holes arrowed line shows ex haust gas flow sure seal joints modification high-temperature silicone probably uses up allotted space month follow later date 126 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified 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 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module 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 RF Module 93782 Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4F CirrusExcell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P CirrusExcell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F CirrusExcell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P FutabaConquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP FutabaConquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF FutabaConquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaConquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-7U1-IF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaFP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FutabaFP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaFP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FutabaAttack FP-4NBLAM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FutabaFP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Hitec USAMaster 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USAMaster 7 &7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER 627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7Airplane-NEr-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEr-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEU-J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA SynopsisExecutive Council July 23 1990 July Executive Council meeting took place Muncie IN following tendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Meeting Bayside NY VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters North ville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Ca VP-X Reg gie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice Pres ident Ev Langworthy Also attendance Vince Mankowski Ex ecutive Director John Worth Executive Director Emeritus Present Academys executive staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Carl Maroney Special Services Direc tor Bob Vojslavek Operations Director Ge offrey Styles Marketing Director Guests included Lillian Worth Harry Mur Continued page 131 November 1990 127 early August busy summer fast waning Im trying catch up Nationals held Lawrenceville IL Vincennes IN turned out great over 1200 entries including Free Flight Indoor Outdoor So add count two categories Outdoor held later should have biggest Nats ever Entries reached record numbers Heli copter Pylon categories very large other events fine turnout tells us few things Nats located Midwest coupled good facilities model ers will come best Nats entry prior 1990 Dayton OH 1976 over 1600 contestants must commend citizens Law rencevilleNincennes area great hos pitality Everywhere went pleas antly received Press coverage outstand ing daily articles front page local newspapers new Nats manager Chip Smith did fine job first Nats classic example trial fire heard compliments wellorganized well-run contest heard sev eral people say best Nats ever primary site auxiliary sites generally very good certainly Pattern Racing Soaring Helicopter groups should have no complaints Con trol Line sites little rough Ive heard promises improvements de cide go back another Nats Following Nats held Council meeting Muncie IN prioritized site choices next year Westover AFB Chicopee MA first choice available will return Lawrenceville facilities Westover considered premier site good entry previously Next year plan assign 50 RC fre quencies will possible hold simul taneous RC events site 1991 Industry has promised availability 50 airplane frequencies 1991 review very long list narrowband equipment certified meet 1991 stan dards printed Model Aviation evi dent suitable equipment available new systems available manufacturers offering equipment update programs low cost making pos sible fly wideband restrictions nominal investment seems right way assure maximum protection paging systems restricting day flying little possible Narrow band should norm real ize change traumatic some thats way life Without innovation change would still flying superre generative equipment time 27255 465 MHz still operate hobby would long dead really think would happy still drove Model T Ford its attendant reliability comfort performance restrictions Would want cross Atlantic Ford Trimotor DC3 dont think Time marches change comesand hope progress commend AMA Frequency Commit tee its contribution over years Its work directly influences just AMA mem bers RC modeler country well other countries Yes US frequencies also used other countries committee often busy protecting interests FCC may realize no status quo frequency assignments constant pressure other interests use frequencies will never end increasing use personal com munications remote control kinds devices jams RF spectrum So demand growing share what al ready available well crowd fre quency assignments spectrum Thus pressure narrower band opera tion Please understand current ap proach frequency assignment what desired simply could get committee enlisted volun tary help industry see would work guess what does now volved FCC final act tighten ing radiation specs assure legal con trol transmitters narrow-band opera tion People tell frequency busi ness complex hard understand Yes gets deeply involved technical rationale dont fret about Frequency Committee pro tecting interests have some pretty knowledgeable people donating time matter part update equipment 91 specs qualified source primarily manufacturer buy guideline equipment RC modeler country should AMA member because greatly benefit work frequencies insur ance coverage magazine Model Avia tion competitions fly-ins flying site support other services available AMA membership best bargain around want services just convince flying buddy join cause what get directly proportional resources haveits simple modeler should become AMA member Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 August 21 1990 Its hard believe has month since wrote last col umn Since last column yours truly has quite busy lot things Nats followed Council meeting Oshkosh back real job meantime have gotten replace ment C-172 destroyed tornado have spent spare time stripping usable stuff out wreckage Whew lot parts simple full-scale airplane hope C-182 good airplane C-172 Next week Im off Wash ington quarterly visit Ac counting Department NAA meet ing Enough travelogue Whats new AMA ask Well getting some heat decision eliminate credit given join AMA middle year problem credit vouchers theyre really accounting liability such require careful han dling example member joins mid year paying $40 give him $20 credit voucher assign $40 come fiscal year defer $20 next year record come year record offset ting liability $20 What individ ual doesnt renew next year ac count complicated what does renew doesnt use credit voucher Does voucher remain outstanding liability does get wiped out credited unearned come list questions could go on think get drift prob lem past AMA HQ didnt keep track credit vouchers sued impossible assess po tential liability Further use vouchers wasnt restricted renewal purposes people using buy Supply Service items Think about af fects accounting system Okay okay understand need something join middle year please dont ask us return credit voucher system have suggested go fullyear membership membership expiring anniversary its purchase sounds okayuntil think about would make life easier HQ spread ing out renewal load over year would also make insurance handling unwieldy site-owner chartered club insurance programs tied individual program fact theyre under policy Can imagine being club secretary continually trying ensure everyone flies club field current member member simply gets renew has accident 128 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ot ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 both club insurance site owners insurance void think site owners would take risk wouldnt efficient way handle midyear memberships simply drop new membership rate appropri ate amounts year progresses may necessary limit drops say $30 after April 30 $20 after July 30 $10 after October 30 least would eliminate voucher problem system has its serious problems however Right now have membership categories would make head swim addition age categories like Junior Senior Open Senior Citizen have Boosters Patrons etc get publications question Lets see No-publications option some news letter-only others magazine taken family mem ber category. aaaargh Such seemingly simple solution does have become complicated developed prorated dues system categories application card would rival Tower catalogue sheer size did some categories others could cost senior citizen fam ily member join certain times year does normal adult short guys gals working problem takes time lot thought work out details Theres no such thing system thats simpe yet allQws nice little breaks spe cial cases simple system would volve charging single price mem bers no special rates Juniors Sen iors Senior Citizens family members etc dont think will fly Last month spent quite bit time nuts bolts FAI programs month get mention gravy Ear lier year Indoor team whipped rest world overwhelming fash ion Jim Richmond became World Champion unbelievable sixth time have success report As pre dicted after serving jury team trials RC Electric team did real well get ting both silver team medal silver dividual medal Jason Perrin CL Speed US team got bronze medal Carl Dodge became new World Champion CL Aerobatics thats Stunt us team got silver Paul Walker brought home bronze Congrat ulations guys its nice see yall well Ill end up month few thoughtprovoking questions think about Does AMA spend too much time promoting itself enough time promoting mod el aviation Would support efforts promote model aviation Till next month ALABAMA Kraft Southeast 118 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 ARIZONA Lance HaIle 115 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 RC Service 102 Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N 10th St Phoenix AZ 85029 Beemer RC West Dist 05 17252 E Falcon Drive 3 Fountains Hills AZ 85268 CALIFORNIA Custom Electronics 09 PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 Authorized Radio Control Service 128 327 S Stage Coach Ln Fallbrook CA 92028 Airtronics Inc 03 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 Futaba Corp America 10 4 Studebaker Irving CA 92718 GSP Products 23 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 S & D RC Service 122 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 Cannon Electronics Inc 06 2828 Cochran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 FLORIDA Charles D Ehinger 116 1910 Virginia Ave 1403B Ft Myers FL 33901 Wollitz RC 111 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 Southern Radio Control 126 2378 Lind wood Ave Naples FL 33962 Radio South 22 43 W Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 E L Litchfield 130 4307 Woodside Manor Tampa FL 33624 ILLINOIS Hobby Dynamics 07 PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico 19 PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MASSACHUSEllS John Hill RC Squadron Inc 119 PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MARYLAND TSA 110 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MICHIGAN D&j Electronics 105 900 Lucy Rd Howell Ml 48843 Kraft Midwest 21 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MISSOURI Ace RC Inc 02116 W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NEW JERSEY RjL Control Systems 121 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 Francis S Key 107 1072 Irick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 Polks/Aristo-Craft 17 346 Bergen Ave Jer sey City NJ 07304 Ocean County RC Service 108 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NEW YORK Lons RC Service 1092062 Rabbit Ln Phoe nix NY 13135 OHIO World Engines 20 8960 Rossash Ave Cin cinnati OH 45236 Aero Models 106 Route 5 7021 Chippewa Rd Medina OH 44256 Seville RC Hobbies 1049818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 Rons RC Service 113 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OREGON Artex Aircraft Supply 103 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PENNSYLVANIA John 1-lickey 114 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TENNESSEE Rivergate Hobby Center Inc 101 700-A Two-Mile Pkwy Goodlettsville TN 37072 TEXAS Tim Ahrens 127 Rt 6 Box 54J Austin TX 78737 Joe DuMond 125 1830 Chevy Chase Car rollton TX 75006 Steve Whisenhunt 117 9025 Oels St Ft Worth TX 76108 Als Hobby 123 10733 Gulf Freeway Hous ton TX 77034 Bill Slaton 129 1005 Phillips Drive Dumas TX 79029 VIRGINIA AMA 01 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Special events trade shows WASHINGTON Anything RC 112 W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WISCONSIN Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 124 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 November 1990 129 Safe Flying No Accident Transmitter Sticker Stations Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders Model Aviation Plans arrive after December 1 1990 will delivered until after Christmas Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 hot item recent Executive Council meeting general review AMA costs including FAI team expenditures col umn month begins some informa tion July 23rd meeting giving latest information Executive Council decided cut funding AMA-paid travel AMA-paid lodging AMA-paid entry fees FAI teams World Championships ever Executive Council decided cut funds shipping model boxes fuel will no longer AMA-financed FAI team uniforms AMA team uni forms appropriate winter use Most World Championships have held during weather ranging hot temperate Concerning fuel shipments oc casions free donated fuels have cost Academy thousands dollars ship overseas previously policy pick ing up bulk shipment costs model boxes however too problem some team members made con certed effort use conservatively designed model boxes other occasions members same team asked AMA pick up tab shipping piano- refrigerator-sized boxes can satisfied AMA hasnt reduced its direct support championship teams has made con certed effort reduce some peri pherals have added significantly cost FAI program New renewal procedures AMA members will shortly receive 1991 bill dues Please notice signature now re quired renewal forms new applica tions AMA membership AMA Safety Code will printed AMA applica tions renewal forms members being asked sign code requirement Simply because violation Safety Code will result no insurance coverage damage caused So imperative AMA members read fully comply AMA Safety Code AMA members earned mem berships ie Contest Directors national district officers etc will once again sent bill marked Free requiring no sub mission dues money However members also must sign bill indicate have read aware AMA Safety Code before AMA mem bership cards will sent Juniors underage Senior members must have parent guardian sign AMA Safety Code addition doing themselves AMA members used 800 tele phone number credit card renewals will receive bill dues marked Prepaid too must sign send AMA Headquarters Safety Code acknowledg ment Admittedly new procedure can cause some degree confusion prob lems However number nature recent claims has forced AMA take step effort gain some measure control over situation Another change AMAs insurance 1991 raises medical coverage $7500 $100000 AMA members increase medical coverage along elimina tion AMA member-to-member familymember-to-member liability insurance ac complishes two things provides higher limit medical coverage injury result ing accidents AMA members also eliminating AMAs exposure painand-suffering lost-wage claims both tween family members between AMA members Muncie news As reported last month Academy now owns property Indiana purpose developing building world-class model flying site museum will soon meeting Muncie tended Property Development Com mittee invited members various AMA Special Interest Groups address site needs potential development Its fully expected construction will begin early 1991 complete 1992 Begin ning 1993 site will further devel oped accommodate necessary facil ities host National Model Airplane Championships types model fly ing its difficult give exact date site will open available flying circumstances suggest possible deadline would carry enormous excite ment Academy has tentatively offered host 1992 Scale World Championships would fantastic include Radio Con trol Control Line World Champion ships Scale models centerpiece week-long grand opening first-ever national flying site Using target midAugust 1992 its possible have site de veloped first-class order conceiv ably significant event aeromod eling history Perhaps would include week-long rally fun fly event complete air show team involvement manu facturers displays climaxed best Scale models around globe World Championships competition budget AMAs midyear financial report has just assembled some de gree pride can reported 50% point year 49% pro jected income 47% projected ex pense Thats pretty fair shootin anyones book jim Buchanan Award Dan Blankenbaker presented Jim Buchanan Award 1990 National Model Airplane Champi onships appropriate some comment made has said powerful force world cohesive set liefs religious organizations perhaps disciplined effective earth Perhaps also explains asso ciations like Academy able effective strength AMA lies its volunteers Jim Buchanan attended first Nats Lincoln NE time competed second Virginia known people wasnt judge event director people seem get pictures lot magazines get lot attention worker Jim always whenever some thing needed done genuinely excited aeromodeling broth ers fascinated see meet peo ple read heard much about twinkle hazel-blue eyes perpetual smile shining out hind lightly grayed beard kind guy could walk up group engaged hot discussion argument calm mere presence message seemed radiate Jim hobby love supposed have fun touched met him way shall never forget Dan presented Jim Buchanan Award because typified spirit larger sense mere existence award reminder us view mod eling hobby having fun cause everyone contributes participates can collectively great things proof lies national rallies National Model Airplane Championships museum have built building vast number pro grams institutions World Champi onship teams frequency committees weve created presently involved developing thousand-acre dream fly ing facilitya project inconceiv able just few short years ago Congratulations Academy youre alive doing well 130 Model Aviation Soviet sportsmen Alexander Gievskiy first place winner FAI Speed years Nats Tsergai lvanov Vitally Blohin Al exander lvashkln display gift AMA Museum understand Preci sion Scale model Russian E-5 beauti fully built Nikolly Polikarpoy fourtime Soviet Nationals winner Compatriot Svctlana Filippova pictured took third place FAI Combat Maria Bustamante customer service repre sentative Membership Department re ceives commendation Executive Di rector Vince Mankowaki Maria recently re ceived Associate Applied Science de gree office administration manage ment Northern Virginia college Connecticut 0 Maine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbury MA 02331 817 934-8248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Lundry 80 Main St Essex Jet VT 05452 Frederic J Olsen RR 3 Box 140-35 Newport ME 04953 Robert P Sawyer Jr HCR 80 Son 97 Goldsboro ME 04807 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02848 Model Aviation Day third District Model Aviation Day being planned No vember 4 1990 Quinebaug Commu nity College Danielson CT Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event Last year two mailings sent club members didnt get word person felt mailer should sent AMA member shouldnt necessary isnt money time excellent facility allowing space displays well plenty room seminars have outstanding aircraft bring dis play See ad below information Executive Council meeting Council meeting held Muncie IN July 23 1990 Normally meeting held Nats site however year held Muncie Council members could see new site Yes AMA now owns about 950 acres area about one half miles discussion items about building would serve museum offices will first things done site think committee respon sible obtaining site did its work very well appears good property good location Some members have expressed concern about location property felt should have located so-called Sun Belt year-round flying sev eral answers reason felt should go Muncie community support should go place welcome no other property offered would suitable needs have amount support Contest sanctions will appear first part October probably good idea start thinking about clubs con test activities next year get sanc tions early area have fairly short flying season As result some week ends quite heavy activity know some events year re scheduled usually means lose out magazine listing Also remem ber starting 1991 radios used sanctioned events will have have gold sticker plan accordingly Modeler model month Three pic tures month doesnt whole job Harry Newman scratch-built 1A-scale Super Cub powered SuperTigre 61 floats Gold berg total weight 105 lb pictures taken Sebago Lake spring airplane flew very well Note past tense last flight wing failure airplane made unscheduled land ing understand repairable hope will flying again soon Harry liv ing past dont know place can get airplane ride $5 phy MA columnist Anthony Italiano NFFS President John Hunton architect Dis trict IV Gary Bussell AVP District VI regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order AMA President chaired meeting Approval Minutes approved unan imously accept minutes April 21st Executive Council meeting Executive Vice Presidents Report Execu tive Vice President distributed copy audit report year ending December 31 1989 suggested member Council read leisure EVP com mented pro forma statements pro jected three years expenses factored new circumstance buying devel oping Muncie property indicated operating loss 1991 due Mun cie land purchase/development un expected typical result such large undertaking further noted 1992 will again have operating surplus EVP rec ommended AMA Safety Committee review issue liability risk exposure sanctioned events follow AMA rule book consideration given rules policies address issue Executive Directors Report Executive Directors report included changes han dling some internal processes report cluded information about pilot program 1991 renewals 800 telephone line open during July August September 1990 additionally noted AMA has $10 minimum purchases via credit cards Henceforth recommendations awarding AMA Scholarships will presented Ex ecutive Council earlier year time Executive Councils Nats meeting scholarships can awarded before school year commences CompuServe computer communica tions system has available AVPs trial basis deemed acceptable some therefore moved accepted Council continue offering Com puServe service associate vice presidents Executive Director Emeritus Report Exec utive Director Emeritus has completed draft FAI document updating AMA history since 1967 Additionally Executive Director Emeritus reported engaged continuation personality profile videos working information placards accompany display models museum consensus Council members viewed completed personality profile videos have historical appli cation will popular distribution Executive Director Emeritus reported will present proposition contin ued service Executive Councils review Finance Committee Finance Committee chairman reported its next meeting committee will concern itself fine-tuning 1991 budget using previously distributed pro forma documents guide Nats Steering Committee chairman noted firm data Nats expenses/income arent available early time empirical formation indicates close match pre vious projections Special Interest Groups Special Interest Group seeking advice concerning employment contract managing editor its publication will provided legal opinion Council Property Acquisition Development Com mittee PADCOM chairman advised next step will joint meeting committee representatives Special Interest Groups parties will involved discussion long-range use devel opment flying site Council given opportunity seeing recently pur chased property firsthand Following presentation preliminary sketches plans committee chairman ar chitect Reston AMA HQ building Council discussed propertys potential Frequency Technical Director reported current inventory status AMA mon itors analyzers also noted FCC released Notice Proposed Rule Making concerning manufacture narrow-band transmitters attor ney preparing letter will file FCC behalf further reported AMA will no longer check transmitters trade shows sticker stations now business will taking over task Sound Committee Among issues discussed question liability risk authors include product information articles model airplane sound agreed legal opinion will obtained sub ject Insurance During Insurance Safety Committee report chairman recom mended behalf committee fol lowing proposed changes changes Continued page 134 November 1990 131 EC SynopsisCont pg 127 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 Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonjers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresok 9 Wiltow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockyort NY 14094 Ray Juxctkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Adam SaBler 41 Perry Ave Lathars NY 12110 Lon Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FroehiloS Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts sit ref lec tive mood Indianapolis International Airport awaiting nonstop aircraft during day headed LGA home have just concluded third consecutive Executive Council meeting 1990 wish could have shared experience us did Tony Italiano president National Free Flight Society formally registered Spe cial Interest Group AMA As official hence reliable account proceedings shall provided elsewhere magazine shall move right along hardly mystery nor assume AMA anxious create aeromodeling center may justly proud have greatly out grown present headquarters Reston VA working space standpoint burgeoning belief deserve prestigious base operations also centrally located continen tal United States Existing plans basic location area Muncie IN give prom ise fulfilling both fundamental requirements same time providing very extensive flying areas arrived Muncie day before EC meeting order get overall look real estate involved After three trips around countryside architect/AMA member John Hunton am opinion shall satisfied ultimate con clusion worthy project Silent Electric Fliers Long Island Since last report concerning newly formed entity have received letter its organizer Mr J Lewis Putt Jr letter heaps praise upon other Long Island club Suffolk Wings MAC AMA 472 Ridge NY permitting Electric group use its field Rocky Point LI its very first contest Mr Putt reports fol lows spite morning rain showers 15 mem bers showed up 20 electric-powered RC planes Suffolk Wings generous hosts made sure SEFLI members felt wel come Everyone chance fly times made first event great suc cess types Electric planes repre sented Gas power fliers witnessed event amazed what Eledrics can would appreciate very much could find some space monthly column thank Suffolk Wings generosity toward club loan field event field pay use refused accept reim bursement us sort sportsmanship should publicly rewarded ModelAviation 132 Model Aviation Ive included group picture taken tween raindrops Thank again support interest Electric flying Halls Fame developments recently received letter good friend Joe Beshar forming July 3 just past Westover Field Chicopee MA inducted Hall Fame Society Antique Modelers SAM favors us follow ing picture SAM President Jim Adams oresentine him valued citation No sooner completed foregoing ac count current District 2 report received Reston HQ listing AMA members have se lected Council Past AMA Presidents years group inductees AMA Hall Fame wit Joe Beshar Paul Boyer James Cahill Carl Fries Milton Hueguelet extend heartiest congratulations Long Island Silent Flyers AMA 1276 live within moderate traveling distance Long land have desire join excellent model Soaring club suggest contact above entity through its president Mr Bob Teseo 1-718/4632986 Paul Bell 1516/981-1227 club has over 70 members may able fit would well worth try hope make Central New York Model Aircraft Association CNYMAA have recently learned plans call holding 15th annual Syracuse Sym posium Saturday January26 1991 Art Home Center New York State fair grounds information reaches us through thoughtfulness courtesy newly elected secretary CNYMAA Mr Richard 1 Dick Snyder PO Box 72 N Main St Man nsville NY tel 1315/465-4113 congrat ulate Dick fellow officers Tim Pease president Glenn Cady VP Lon Sauter treasurer anticipate pleasure join ing 15th Syracuse Symposium 1/26/91 Everett W Langworthy AMA Executive Coun cil member representing National Aeronau tic Association NAA have just received news release National Aeronautic As sociation NAA announcing Mr Langworthy three other deserving gentlemen have selected receive coveted Elder Statesman Aviation Award NM Said award established 1954 honor out standing Americans efforts over period years have made contributions significant value aeronautics have reflected credit upon America themselves Nominations solicited over 200 ganizations aviation leaders United States selection made distin guished committee 30 aviation leaders segments aviation community According text NM news re lease basis Mr Langworthys selection leadership Executive Vice Pres ident NM both United States internationally Federation Aeronautique Internationale also described NM release pilot over 12000 hours types military civilian aircraft promoted nurtured helped coordinate sport aviation United States Having served Ev AMA Executive Coun cil number years have developed great respect gentleman has earned collective appreciation val ued participation aeromodeling ac tivities Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc AMA 925 club widely recognized highly regarded especially New York Pennsylvania neighboring parts Ca nada timehonored outstanding multiinterest aeromodeling organization group based Buffalo-Cheektowaga NY area past 35 years has promoted model aviation its phases locally abroad thus earning highest respect general public well government officials agencies club excels good public exposure AMA through flying shows regular mall dis plays various major competitions involv ing model aircraft various types sizes attracting spectators far wide group advocates promotes practices safety both air ground group has set excellent example secure maintain flying field its mem bers live harmony neighboring community Upon foregoing facts AMA granted petition club presented prestigious Award Excellence arranged have AVP Buffalo area physically present award club officers shown following photograph left right Stan Duszczak VP Phil Grzes kowiak president holding plaque John Grigg AVP George Manos treasurer Bruce Knox secretarv Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc AMA 424 Dick Sarpolus editor above clubs ex cellent Newsletter thats its name Newsletter has written piece July 1990 issue same consider important enough bring attention regardless RC frequency upon operate am 534 MHz among other non-ham-band fre quencies compliment Dick upon thought-provoking contribution flying safety article dwells part upon sub ject six-meter frequency flags Most members dont care about sixmeter frequencies because few use field Ive ham license years have flying six meters years Im particularly interested han dle frequencies Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 Went Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dab Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe addrean EMAIL 7378712 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1214 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25084 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15872 Jay Meaiy 208 Witrser St Cieartieid PA 18830 Joveph S Vialay 1381 Creobrook Dr Macmae OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15813 Greendaie Ave Mapie HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Haiiowell Ct Bennalem PA 19020 Mark WiinOn 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 15704 Phone 717 287-8970 Monday August 6 very positive dem onstration produced Pennsylvania State Parks Commission West Shore Fly ing Society hosted event its fine field northern Harrisburg parks director Mr William Forrey along several staff witnessed demo appeared enlightened efforts AMA personnel assisting included District IV Vice President Howard Crispin discussed sound demonstrated simple methods its measurement Geoff Styles introduced program AMA video Partnerships Carl Maroney explained AMA insurance program Doug Pratt pilots flew demonstration Several pilots West Shore Club surrounding area per formed flawless flying routines wish thank devoted day demonstration efforts commendable An interesting sidelight demo ex hibited Doug Pratt Harrisburg area Channel 12 has interference generated nearby paging system Doug initially flew 1991 gold radio awideband receiver very obvious pager causing some glitches system Doug changed 1991 narrow-band receiver flew rest day problems clearcut example 1991 equip ment does work better using could save valuable models 1990 Nats very well attended members District Ill Although list too long individually name District Ill winners offer congratulations com petition fierce provided enjoyment also great make new acquaintan ces renew previous experiences clubs Lancaster County R/C Club three members attend Nats three brought home trophies Thats called batting thousand club members Sid Hurst George Fetter Bill Kametz Congratulations Immediately following Nats Coun cil moved Muncie IN view new prop erty purchased national flying site development potential site mindboggling AMA members should able enjoy hobby no matter what discipline pursues have over thousand acres open construction Preliminary de signs being developed have some interesting ideas incorporate please advise soon possible question will have first contest still un decided opinion first contest could 1992 first Nats 1994 depends budgetary factors member ship support next few years mem bers Academy will have site can enjoy very proud Discussion pertaining FAI program highlights Muncie Coun cil meeting Although FAI budget cut some extent program should hindered great deal FAI program vi tal necessity modelers over world Without superior type competition refinements enjoyed individual sport modeler would exist International friend ship necessity within turmoil todays world FAI catalyst friendship Nats fortunate make acquaintance Gerald Price Cen tral Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Gerald warded some pictures clubs sec ond float-fly held Jim Dodds private pond Below Troy Groehl holds Gerald Prices orig inal design Ultra excellent fun fly de sign also great water Another Geralds pictures Troys wife Cheryl Groehl hubbys model Cheryl Groehl shows off Trays handiwork Dave Deitz Beltzville Flying Machine Society also sent some pictures annual float-fly Thirty-nine pilots flew total 163 times very enjoyable weekend Special thanks go out Mauch Chunk Lake Park Director Dennis Demara Fish Com mission Director Wayne Alfono sup port permission utilize beautiful site year Below Simon Corson stands among some great planes flown Simon Carson BFMS float-fly Ed Zemaitis West Shore Flying Soci ety Harrisburg brought 10-ft model Martin Marina PBM Frequent-C-Flyers central Pennsyl vania encourage newcomers allowing total use airways evening week Jack Woodford snapped picture Vandewater family Pete son Mott during Beginners Night am extending personal invitation attend 1991 AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Field Dayton OH June 891991 fun-filled weekend will held Air Force Museum includes forms modeling Plan now attend November 1990 133 model conscientious modelers have met district Dick Sheppard Mansfield Area R/C Society Dick great orRanizer does quite well mike Gerald Prices Ultra floatplane Dick Sheppard Mansilela area R/C SocIety Vandewater family flying Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Riok Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harriaonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scolty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 18809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paai Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevills NC 28301 Phone Evening 1919 488-5986 Summer passing very quickly dont know whether theres activity concerned what situation actu ally time sure getting away year journey out Nation als Executive Council meeting bit longer usual rained except 50 miles drive out trip back better regard Nationals went off quite well turnout very good part yet unexplained rather large number no-shows especially RC Pattern arrived event would beyond doubt have best tended Free Flight will follow October same site site next year has determined date Lawrence ville has asked return engagement possibility Several other sites mentioned nothing positive now Executive Council meeting held Muncie IN following Nationals provided first opportunity Council see land just pur chased make acquaintance local business community has impressed site preliminary long-term plan develop ment actual work will take consider able length time likely some events could held late 1991 1992 Nationals very proba bly 1994 no point doing things panic having redo thing later date Careful planning development will ensure very beautiful center aeromodeling fair amount preliminary work site preparation done An access road will need put considerable amount grading seeding neces sary drainage has provided certain areas couple pits hog ma nure have removed Planting trees around perimeter will also early operation will fast-growing va riety rather large building will put up early development will serve utility structure contain offices maintenance facilities forth future will serve greater number func tions Everything should follow prescribed path no wasted effort funds Spe cial Interest Groups will consulted input finished project will surely take seven 10 years till fruition Id like publicly express appreciation community provided reception information Executive Council ensures excellent rapport will exist between area Academy cidentally latest map area has AMA site marked Retired Aeromodeling doubt best activities someone re tired considering entering stage life large number people out started modeling early point life School family work often took away activity years Now faced complete change life can return enjoy sport Modeling offers finer home activities challenge building people have reserved skills early years outdoor activity comes later relearns fly Bill German Cape St Clair Annapolis MD example Bill first built models back 1920s recently got back aeromodeling ARF Aristocraft powered K&B 20 engine After period trial error Bill has learned fly Ra dio Control aircraft bug having bitten anew Bill has progressed bigger goals himself has now completed yet flown PICA Waco YMF biplane very first building project 47 years Bill spent over year project en joyed bit time accompany ing photo Bill Waco Inciden tally Bill 73 years young soarIng soaring major activity through out District IV number clubs dedi cated entirely category clubs concentrate Power modeling have fair number individuals Soar ing clubs really sport conduct organized activities practically month year Baltimore Area Soaring Society Silent Knights Soaring Society Delaware Capital Area Soaring Association wide area membership including District Columbia High Country Soaring Club Ashe ville NC area Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts Tidewater Model Soaring Society Norfolk area Rich mond Radio Control Soaring Society other groups dedicated Soaring out would like know can add list times get calls individuals mov ing area would like know specific-category club located no problem clubs pro vide newsletter am sometimes aware other active groups next photo shows some interna tional atmosphere thats present Soaring meets taken Tidewater Model Soaring Society meet Bill Saun ders farm Cuckoo VA photo courtesy Herk Stokely Left right photo Herk Stokely USA known monthly column Flying Models publisher Soartech series active flier involved other Soaring activi ties Cohn Britcher England also mem ber TMSS Bob Botha South Africa Bruce Abell Australia contributor model publications down under truly international group often includes fliers other countries meets approved Council mutual agreement between Model Aeronautics Association Canada Inc MAAC Academy Model Aeronau tics place January 1991 agreement allows card-holding MAAC mem bers fly AMA club fields enter AMA sanctioned events US being AMA members provision effect MAAC members USA conditional upon use USA frequencies ad herence AMA Safety Code As follow-up unresolved issue coverage students instructors moved carried insurance policy endorsed cover AMA members desig nated chartered clubs instructors both instructor student flying one-on-one basis non-competition nondemonstration designated club flying sites However instructor permit ted accept compensation program exceed 30 days per individual stu dent AMA membership application will modified include statement member signs indicating agreement comply Academy Safety Code Ad ditionally members must now provide writ ten report accident Headquarters within 60 days Another endorsement recommended committee shall clarify Academys position regarding punitive dam ages Council moved accepted spe cifically exclude punitive exemplary treb le damages give notice will defend insureds against such claims pay behalf such judgments moved accepted liability cov erage deleted member-to-member member-to-relative family member claims same time medical coverage benefit members will increased $7500 $100000 Council approved committee recommendation eliminate special mem bership rates afforded National Asso ciation Rocketry AMA member liability surance now limits $100000 coverage cars boats rockets Council agreed restraining barriers now required flying Control Line Speed models FAI AMA-appointed juries approved team selection contests F3D F3B Fl Continued page 138 134 Model Aviation EC SynopsisCont pg 131 Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Tennessee Alabama attend FF South Carolina 0 Tonnesseemeets FF people founded AMA V1936 way DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartotzewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Gustavo Diaz 6-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 Thortlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertuil Ave Miami FL 23132 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrsa GA 30062 Freddie Rice 3066 Burkson Cove Memphit TN 36116 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency CoordInator Burnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Gil Stallings Port St Lucie FL called feel well qualified become Safe ty Inspector Giant Scale models Gil Write AMA Technical Director Robert Underwood HQ will send questionnaire quiz expertise necessary Leader Member CD Robert will pass competency issue qualifi cation says now have about 30 Safety Inspectors US Robert says some have experience qualifies inspect full-size aircraft although absolute requirement Sonny Branch important member 110-member Seminole RC Club Talla hassee sends snap above son Da vid Davids beautiful daughter Penny Penny holding Sig Seniorita Sonny says runs shes quiet cant hear Now dont know whether referring model air plane Penny hand could OS 2OFPW hes talking about other hand could little girl have 12-year-old house sneaks up time Sonny goes say gets up have beg get down uld go either way too first blush would appear talking about model plane other hand could re ferring Penny again case 12year-old woman house spent very lit tIe time ground first six years lifeshe made carry enough factual evidence pre sented Sonnys letter make proper de termination Have ever seen Free Flight contest go District V time People Texas Illinois Kentucky Missouri . People come everywhere Florida See tills little kid motorOiKe e Paul Lewis Fayetteville GA age 13 shown handmade chuck Glid er FF have builder-of-the-model rule have build own model Will PJs model fly will 13-yearold big contests Well Ill give clue daddy shown behind him Jim Lewis world-class Free Flight master So dont think need worry about Junior Hell turn out okay maybe get beating gets home Only teasine course Pictured left right Lewis Dot Odom Marion IL Carl Loehle Tullahoma TN lovely lady Marion jinny Basta Let tell secret time Illinois stretched Canada Gulf Mexico included Ala bama Mississippi parts Kentucky Tennessee 1809 Beginning 1717 French province Louisiana turned over England 1763 became county Virginia 1778 ended up Indiana Territory 1800 1809 have good friend AMA Council Jim Sears Dont tell Jim about may come south grab old Illinois land reattach District VI Jim sure hope aint reading Anyway Illinois residents like travel south Alabama Tennessee Free Flight contests because people area polite forgiving well edu cated very understanding Also little airplanes fly better because air lot thicker less gravity Well okay anyway Lewis Dot come Alabama Tennessee year demonstrate expertise model planes Dot has 12-in Peanut Scale close will fly two minutes eas ily anytime looks like made Swiss watch factory made too Shown winners greedily iCK ing over spoils winning Items pro vided generous manufacturers deal ers Included necessarily order CD Tom Hepler Ronnie Thomp son Don Smith Christi Thompson Mark Smith Buddy Ratliff Stan Smith others Randall Hopkins Richard Rikel both Paducah KY attended Toms FF meet above three weeks later passed out sad poem showed up Lee Websters annual fling both Free Flight Radio Control Manchester TN No room entire poem chorus Hopkins Rikel fliers string successes expires red muck cotton luck turns roen. Secret note Clifford Hiatt Win ter Gardens FL never inten tion part AMA Council arbi trarily cut FAI funding percentage stead eliminated uniforms shipping costs fuel model boxes Henceforth cnntstant will nay own boxes Marshall Grover Decatur AL specting fathers Sig Astro Hog father Carl said officials Sig Hob bypoxy gave him advice help him finish plane looks almost big enough Marshall speed off Plenty say thats space folks Arent glad live District V November 1990 135 ricrurea aoove Lontest Hepler annual FF bash held old WW II Air Force field Courtland AL surrounded paperwork responsibil ity 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 Baiiard 5 Box 90 Decatur iN 46733 Gary Busseii 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie iN 47304 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Deb & Scott Juatice 156 South Franzen Bensesviiie IL 60106 Wiliiam Kern 1508 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Chartie WaIts 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zinimer Box 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hoisten 616 W 30th St IIigginsviiie MO 64037 Home 616 584-2461 Work 816584-7121 Fax 616 584-7766 July sit keyboard month has already made up lack travel June Im ready rest first trip month Reston discuss safetyand insurance joint com mittee meeting discussion instructor coverage new people need some sort protection until AMA policy takes hold paid structor program After discussion started FAI program cost reduc tion group came up some good cuts FAI program dont really hurt fluff reduction Id planned trip St Louis next day got back home too late make nec essary contacts forgo time huh just wanted let know mind made trip Sunday Indy RC South its annual American Diabetes Associa tion Fly-In Turnout great weather great gang ended up going over target event fun time allexcept Bob Godfrey plane folded wing spectator points quite good though Sorry Bob throw Oh almost forgot event netted American Diabetes Association $2100 possible $300 local compa nies sure beats $1800 figure after long shot fact its three times last years amount Congrats guys gals did real well next stop Tiger Shark coun try Corbin KY club meeting following Monday night enjoyable time discussed several club- AMA-related items sure tough getting up next morning though next weekend Nats Needless say attention turned toward since district year tried get air first Saturday less desirable weather forced turn back Thats spelled low ceilings bad visibility So went Sunday weather very nice little cool arrived Quickie 500 going full swing headquarters area get ting startup day coffee concession stands Things good first contest day Sure some minor problems solved event off good start spent rest day having good time got help being air port Unicom official making sure full-scale aircraft operations could continue much possible went back Nats again Tuesday Thursday using other days get some work done employer day attended heard more people very happy Nats sites couldnt have proud fact add icing cake now strongly considering site future Nats dates over next five years Hey fel las CL Stunt will forgotten either Over 1100 contestants/mechanics en tered about 1800 events Add 142 entered Indoor events John son City TN stage set record year Nats events NFFS expecting huge crowd combined FF/SAM events being held October Lawrence ville Go Now let give special thanks spent tireless hours helping years Nats know know did great job Nats could have happened Thank very much Im forgetting cities Lawrenceville Vincennes either went out us right As result Im sure well going back Frank Roales extra-special thanks goes out missed Scale event Nats Rain home kept grounded drove grand city Muncie next day Council meeting time again spe cial meeting because taking good look new flying site property Thats right weve bought city Muncie took real good care us city officials made us feel welcome able spend some time get know new neighbors Theyre very pleasant peo ple Anyway discussed new purchase planning etc great length off running its going some time before can start flying models think itll about first quarter 1992 before work far enough along hold contest season new site Well just have wait see have go after some big corporate bucks can really get show road strongly suggest read EC meet ing synopsis time changes insurance take effect next year should aware Some tended reduce risk insurance funds shouldnt problem start Anyway please read want alert changes Thats travel July intended go Richmond IN pig roast As luck would have wasnt able make contact decided stay home surely missed great feast Shucks Muncie meeting given new AVP slot specifically asked slot could complete Justices team Bensenville IL Deb already doing job just needed title Lets wel come aboard Oh yes fine team too Theyre excellent addition AVP list OK now lets get pictures etc month little luck can just about catch up change Larry Stone Prez Cloud Dusters RC Club Milan IL sent two photos us wish could see true colors first thought full-scale Anyone care race Next i sent pnooo 00 Mac McWil liams Shelbyville IL As can see picture Mac sitting wheelchair photo taken recover ing auto accident darned near killed him Ill leave out details broken bones gore pretty well torn up Well photo proves strong desire get back flying field kept him alive got meet Mac Nats pleased see no longer man wheelchair Instead very busy working Nats think must have worked day because saw him regular basis Hes nice fella too Hey before forget thats Jim Hostetler doing assisting Mac Thanks Jim Enough now. 136 Model Aviation iuve tildi IVIdUt ye iways UCCI] SWeI 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 Fax 313-346-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Vaiiey MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hans 5394 Engiish Dr Troy Mi 46096 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knrfe River MN 55609 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl MoSs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Seers 132S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 46054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Went 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander Wi 54501 Steve Dudzinnki Cant PO Box 924 Dearborn Mi 46121 Another column do. ks Jim Jean Lasik filling last month have yet see report look forward reading will about same time see Ive received some photos use space several ideas AMA can improved better serve membership Its great get put because shows care about AMA district Keep formation coming Nats LawrencevilleNincennes vacation line first heat 6 am pace hectic say least Cheating Q-500 very low point racing wonder what solution will make fun again Maybe fly Formula and/or FAI cannot enter Q-500 have comments made suggest ing because anyone can enter Nats isnt actually National Championships Well look eveni can see classes catego ries winners recognized top dogs nation Look what would hap pen elimination events district send representatives event Midwest no mula pilots could entrants competitive enforced limited en try predominant district means few spots available larger interest group Nope opinion Nats Nats Special championships run SIGs members necessarily whole AMA membership interesting see various sites used events Control Line Stunt gang worst conditions Big Art Archie Adamisin goi squared away hand tools after both road sweepers broke down Speed guys tended fly over top safety fence needs higher current 10 feet went watch RC Scale Saturday really boring Control Line Scale terrific turnout types models look central marquee wellattended place get information meet old faces missed Johnny Clemensit wasnt same him amazed interest met restaurants stores both towns townspeople de lighted being visited Aunt Helens regular basis after long morning field would rate Nats high level room im provement event fill conver sations long returned home just over week off Iowa Byron Expo Ida Grove Another 14 hours driving end ing up once-sleepy town largest event Iowa takes place need model future event ex ample consider Over years Byron has improved changed format ac commodate large-scale modelers cludes super campsite trade displays ums demonstrations storage frequen cy control followed fullscale aviation show fabulous Fight ing Back hear will change European arena next year Does mean models will also changeSpitfires Messerschmitts managed get help running AMA display very pleasant meet district members other AMA people too also discov ered AMA display needs some im provement interesting public feel small display museum items video would help biggest gripe removal credit late en rollment will item next EC agenda read newsletters trip back Ida Grove companions shar ing driving Remember cannot get clubs see hear what doing need have news sent either newsletters individual re ports photos included Any way get read newsletters other month find difficult glean teresting news So much content similar describing dues field problems meetings regular activities nearly 250 clubs try get out during off-season areas will never get see visit Lo cal associations help gather repre sentatives clubs can talk get know other District Roundup Indian City has spent funds effort place drains its field will already has made field us able wet weather Cloudbusters has instituted Life Achievement Award rec ognition important contributions model general aviation winners Bill Bishop Joe Dallaire Jim Doolittle Jimmy Stewart Dave Stott Lakeland R/C Club has monthly hosts PS wets its annual air show Sunday better e clever name MISS periodical MISS mation e area new mem ber Modelers Council Michigan Whirlybirds now uses Ford Utica Test Track once month e DAM has now stituted spotter flying Rouge Park WMRAM has lost its new field prob lems being sorted out members spread out among other local clubs Grassfield has annual race cludes over-60 divisionage capacity Minneapolis Modeler has zinger Oh well Im just volunteer trying best high-level Free Flighter UK long time ago Meanwhile its still con test season word fall has ap peared Good flying November 1990 137 Stan Splewak ot ucoroit nero oaeiers taching new Cub Roy Dietz Michigan Whirlybirds shows off new bird Wayne County Air Show Photo Jim Adams Chetek HS Wisconsin students Gentle Lady built part aeronautics class taught Jim Adams unusuai aecor iiemert bipe Jim Adams teaches advanced math computer science physics aeronautics Photo Jock Delisle River District Eagle members help Dennis Mead fly Ugly Stik Mark Massey built model special control station Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 805 Murk NC Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Greuens 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springo AR 71913 Gil Horutman PO Boo 490 Spring Branch TX 78070-0490 Bill Kimbro 2108 Wood St Teuarkanu TX 75501 dRon Stantield 28 Oukridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkinu 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 78018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75008 Legislation model airplanes within state Louisiana following brief follow up about what happened piece legislation Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA past several months Lou isi ana State House Representatives passed HB 1002 bill gives individual par ishes right regulate model airplanes may flown bill sent senate little rea son believe would pass easily piece legislation result modelers concerned about noise problems creating others large number modelers participated defeat unpleasant proposal Charlie Castaing New Iberia LA real organizer pusher cause Without diligence would have chance present case Mr Hal Ward Clinton LA donated valuable legal advice research work members Northwest Aero RIG Club West Monroe LA provided infor mation citizens complaint upon proposed legislation based Carl Maroney AMA HQ responded quick ly call provided vital contact entirety AMA members Louisiana Hundreds modelers wrote letters representatives about 20 took time off work traveled corners state counted senate com mittee hearing Baton Rouge Everyone gained valuable experience insight legislative process works may need such capability future problem could arise session legislature think other modelers would interested what happened could provide few paragraphs publica tion District 9 report way ex pressing thanks spent time effort critical issue bill defeated unanimous vote Local Municipal Affairs Com mittee Louisiana Senate session legislature now over bill cannot resubmitted until 1991 Best regards Glenn Gresens AVP District 8 would like congratulate modelers Louisiana took time fight legis lative bill proves AMA can assist modelers such impor tant issue job well done Nationals report years Nationals held Lawrenceville IL large number competitors participating District 8 unable meet visit enjoyed talking saw meandering around took few photos District 8 modelers Nationals working away Shown photos Wayne Ap ostolico Arlington TX Mid-Cities RIC Club describing head-on midair collision Chip Hydes model Wayne showing what left after such impact Pattern site opportunity visit Billy Cun ningham Tulsa OK flying Malibu FAI Pattern model Bill placed top five event Mike Greb Sulphur Springs TX lames Verbick Baton Rouge LA shown presenting Scale models another photo group years Nationals 1157 partici pants very good considering no Free Flight events held infor mation winners specific event check elsewhere issue Frequency monitor last District 8 meeting held Houston TX asked another ICOM frequency monitor could obtained district checked Joe Dumond District 8 Frequency Coordinator indicated would nice have obtain cost ICOM monitor $1200 complete ship ping case hand-held unit will available near future hope will meet demand another unit club has need equipment call Joe Dumond number listed col umn heading have elec trical engineer operate unit very easy use Keep letters photos coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 134 FAI document compiled materi als several sources given over Competitions Department Director re write Council agreed approve adopt section document concern ing AMA-appointed FAI juries AMAsponsored team selection finals discussion overall FAI budget Council agreed discontinue funding FAI team model box transportation team uni forms AMA arrangements costs asso ciated fuel shipment Council also agreed disallow per diems representatives annual ClAM meeting Paris no longer fund travel lodging per diem costs Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation James Verbick Baton Rouge LA just finished flight J-3 Cub Sports men Scale Nate photo Wayne Apoatolico what left model after mldafr Chip Hydes air plane Nats photo Jerry Sprinkle prepanng Giant Scale J-3 Cub fnr nn official flighti Nate photo sign proclaiming east end Sweetwater Airport home newly formed Sweetwater Model Aircraft Club recently erected Serving president ciub Richard Osborne Roscoc Biii Cunningham Malibu FAI Pattern model uses YS 120 four-stroke power Nats photo Mike Greb Bill Biachoff Profile Carrier models Nate photo Odoredo as 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672ISAJ Fax 303-420-1870 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver Co 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendali St Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hurt Saline KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9824 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinstor Steve Mangles dx Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 822-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 special announcement time District IX will have two new associate vice presidents work AMA mat ters information sharing some time now has need get local representation two modelingpopulated areas district eastern rim district Kansas City metro area southwestern part district Denver metro area asked volunteers some time back delighted several candidates willing volunteer some val uable personal modeling time ser vice fellow District IX colleagues peers several very well qual ified candidates deliberate con siderably making two appoint ments want publicly thank can didates expression willingness serve AMA District IX hope will support new AVPs use exper tise benefit aeromodeling expect share some comments newly appointed AVPs next month Please welcome volunteer list RL Doc Scraper additional AVP Kansas 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 tel 1-913/6482522 Don Atwood additional AVP Colorado 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 tel 1-303/671-7090 AMA info AMA Headquarters has new bro chure Its super well-done item individuals clubs use promoting informing non-AMA potential members about organization titled Take Flight Fancy. r Leave Ground available Mar keting Department Geoff Styles Director Write call get few share friends give prospective new members clubs Election time coming up fall Dis tricts 3 7 11 Executive Vice Presidents office District IX AMA members will have opportunity vote fice Executive Vice President sense office-holder acts treasurer AMA Dave Brown incumbent running office Though District IX members will voting EVP office candi dates might interested know Bob Browns name incumbent will ap pear ballot District 3 Pete Wa ters name incumbent will appear ballot District 7 Ed McColloughs incumbent Damian Rhodes names will appear ballot District 11 AMA clubs can look forward new Club Video newsletter style service near future Executive Council voted funds put out initial issue will looking forward feedback individu als groups Look late fall Please read synopsis July 23 Council minutes other AMA informa tion right pages Model via tion synopsis published following meeting can get good feel business conducted behalf Follow what volunteer officers ing organizationyou can see voted various issues Did know could renew AMA membership 800 phone number fall Heres make chore easy AMA members currently holding 1990 membership can renew directly AMA HQ calling toll free 1-800/832-8312 Use Visa MasterCard charge cards special operator answers call between 8 am 4 pm EDT think can use service up October 1st mak ing easier AMA renewal workload letting get new membership card faster use service let know like Ill share feedback decision makers future plan ning Lots fall activity contest flyin calendar Check out calendar sec tion magazine make plans en joy great fall flying sessions throughout district School started week August 20 writer thats about busiest time year except maybe getting school closed June next month Keep cards let ters pictures coming EC Synopsis Cont pg 138 Space Models Education formation subcommittee representatives determined US bid host World Championships shall offered un less Council has first presented bud get has reviewed feasibility such endeavor Pending acceptable budget ing developed hosting Special Inter est Group AMA HQ Executive Coun cii expressed interest hosting Scale World Championships Muncie 1992 Free Flight World Championships California 1993 Pennsylvania case District 3 Vice President reported meeting scheduled Oc tober will include demonstrations model flying officials State Parks Commission Other business Council agreed allocate additional AVP District Sand District 6 two additional AVPs District 9 Council agreed development video news letter regular distribution clubs vi able project cost-prohibitive time However agreed pro duce prototype Council authorized lim ited expenditure production distri bution same vice presidents request additional receiver monitor district denied Council noted motion did fail principle such purchases should come out district operating funds discussion National Model Air plane Championships noted search venue 1991 Nats shall following priority order 1 Chicopee MA 2 Lawrenceville IL 3 Lincoln NE4 Smyrna TN 5 Bryant College Station TX next meeting Finance Commit tee shall Reston VA October 13-14 Following approval awards decided next Executive Council meeting shall October 27-28 AMA Headquarters Res ton VA Nominating Committee committee re ported following candidates shall placed 1991 ballot Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent District 3 Bob Brown incumbent District 7 PetoWaters incumbent District 11 Ed MtCollough incumbent Damian Rhodes AMA AWARDS Officer Awards Award Appreciation First-level award presented discretion VicePresident President Executive Director District service special recognition Superior Service Second-level award presented approval Execu tive Council often local service national Distinguished Service Third-level award presented approval Execu tive Council long-term service AMA office committee Meritorious Service Automatic outgoing Executive Council members Fellow Certificate Automatic outgoing President also long dedicated AMA service behalf others Recipient need have held office Club Individual Awards Technical Award Presented ap proval Executive Council techni cal achievements better modeling etc Vital Peoples Award Up six cash awards per year unsung heroes club level have earned recognition fellow members Hall Fame Presented approval Council Past Presidents Almost equal Fellow Certificate Service others prime consideration Presidents Legion Honor Presented approval President Executive Di rector Executive Vice-President ma jor personal donation major fund raising exceptional financial contribution Season Flyers Patch Presented re ward flying least once month 12 months Club officer approval Award Service Issued club ap proval vice-president community ser vice Award Achievement Issued clubs approval vice-president service competition area Award Excellence Issued clubs approval Executive Council Con stitutes upgrade Award Service Award Achievement other significant achievement November 1990 139 Arizona S California ii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19181 9818837 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e24747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4738 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Darwin Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Caner 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnuf Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St. Sacramenlo CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Fl San Jose CA 99138 David Peitz 20450 Celtic St Chafsworfh CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 C Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beity Siream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 3318 South Kiowa Blvd Lake Havasa City AZ 88403 Frequency Coordinstors George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 3821982 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92827 Academy action Council meeting over smoke Clearing meeting Nats Ill bet folks head office happy above Notwithstanding Muncie delegation headed up Vicky Veach absolutely charming hosted numerous functions cluding reception Council Rad dison Hotel mayor handed out keys city few speeches finished off eve ning treated ride through newly acquired property great deal energy money time effort perseverance remain ahead AMA final development piece land hope up task dont bend compromise before its completion national organization size AMA should stand tall front picture below represents scale topographic view drawn architect John Hunton property eventually would become John architect largely responsible Reston HQ feeling got meeting immediate expenditure another million-plus dollars order put access roads usable runway After flight site next picture depicts John Huntons conception initial development men e dark area centered base RC Pattern Sport area bankruptcy Im told steps away its pur chase can see upper right-hand side picture some proposed buildings entrance access road heading out proposed initial runway buildings repre sent future museum Headquarters AMA Although has never really voted upon feel consensus Council move Headquarters Virginia Muncie light white square spots picture represent residential units property currently bargaining ex ception has dark spot over half cemetery same tour traveled state owned lake name escapes purpose trip look lo cal flight site pictures below give hint beautiful facility created Muncie Delaware County clubs wnen i see tnis i come unglued picture sent liie misplaced note somehow incorporated FAI expensereduction issue result debate deletion some expenses con nected much else World competitors should breathe sigh relief feelings echoed letters received expand expense base make up additional cost additional market ing promos Im positive-side business type motto Spend make first Check elsewhere AMA News section Model Aviation detailed syn opsis entire Council session Its very formative keeps updated AMA spending money last thing well get Ten Vince Mankowski ED AMA Rally Muncie scheduled first second third September has canceled Mr Reese owner Reese air port has expressed viewpoint Headquarters local modelers various oth ers Muncie community agree Es sentially viewpoint AMA has published its intended use property has discussed use property community large especially im mediate neighbors property use property included entry property northwest corner internal road system would keep AMA traffic ad joining county roads absolute minimum rally held Reese Field would see AMA traffic adjoining small county roads modeling use property previously announced considered District direction havent done letter month recently owe Heres says what want hear Dear Mr Keyawa Having read column April 1990 issue Im interested patches mentioned Being California native son having flown years would appre ciate price list available items since Im unable Pomona person Thank Sincerely William E Power Priest River ID Bill list mail includes hats transparent stickers patches T-shirts Thanks forgetting us out good ol California District 10 another David B Eichstedt Prescott AZ Dear Regg Greetings Arizona Im David Eich stedt aeronautical engineering student Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott used president schools RC club ERAU High Desert Flyers course load became too difficult con tinue Grades first photographs first Arizona jet Rally held last November famous infamous Spook Hills flying site Mesa first attempt taking quality de tailed photos models possible biggest problem documenting photo owners hard track down get information did find often impossible talk due noise What little information got have printed back photo Maybe youll find couple column would really like article event next model magazine would take have suggestions have lots talk about need get started homework Ill write call sometime have time Have great day Sincerely David B Eichstedt AMA #1410 story Dave know can make fly think Im out room Ill see Crows Landing Formula Regional Cham pionships Sheldons Open House TOC Schneider Cup Patches Give call Edge 140 Model Aviation next picture seen far too often suit shows attitude misinformed people toward modeling Ken Thornton gets help three-year old son Cole Plane MIG 15 Fast sta ble has OS 77 beautiful finish Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 790972422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersOn 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd SI Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Box 96 Wilder ID 83976 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 907 E Vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boa 623 Kiamath Falls OR 97901 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #99 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-149th Ave Beilevue WA 99007 Jack Smith secretary Sent following information about Snake River Modelers based Ontario OR Ontario about far east can get still Oregon 87 club negotiated five-year renewable permit Department Interior use 10-acre site have six concrete ta bles paved pit area concrete taxi strip 30 x 220-ft dirt runway 60 x 440-ft grass runway also grassy picnic area barbecue toilets grass irrigated automatically underground gravity-flow sprinkler system process re placing dirt runway asphalt next photo shows field layout Jack wrote took lot hard work club members generous donations local merchants companies build fine field club puts mall show annually gets involved local events club float took first place Ontario Winter Wonder land Parade club took prize money used provide years subscrip tion ModelAviation toll schools Ontar io SW Idaho photo shows some nlanp March hnw fund-raising idea club used mall show take pictures children sit ting Pedal Planes Pitts replica cloud background club provided authentic pilots cap scarf plane built AVP Al Culver two future modelers grandkids hey have active involved club works ways members improve flying just bore holes sky Thanks Jack words Cheryl Cruson newsletter ed itor photos mall show photos Carleton Molesworth Skagit County R/C Club sent some pictures mall show held early May new Cas cade Mall Burlington WA have 80 members club able show 90 aircraftnot bad next photo shows central area mall models placed down mallway next photo looks back toward center Quite diverse group excellent models Mall shows such help public image helps comes time get flying sites further note Skagit County pub lishes bimonthly magazine focuses activities retirees and/or would like july/August 90 issue has four-page feature article titled High-flying Hobbyists Top Gun Valley Skagit Club members pictured quoted article Can imagine Bob Kreuzinger getting airplane himself same car Caught Corvallis EXPO Balch-photo Also Corvallis completed proto type Proctor Albatros D5a built Dick Hansen As always super job done very demanding construction project Its little late Id like try clear up point about Precision Scale Tn-Cities Nats Nats issue Model Aviation carried picture Earl Aunes impressive F4U cover Several other magazines also ran pic tures fine model Unfortunately im pression has left mainly think due coverage model magazines Earl F4U took first Precision Scale Nats As neat F4U fact didnt take first Dick Hansen Nieuport 11 took first should get credit de serves hear Clark County R/C Club back fairgrounds north Vancouver moving runway have new regs help out neighbors Quickie Racing Fern Prairie went well nine Novice 12 Expert too bad first-time effort Pete Bergstrom came down did honors CD weather great enjoyed themselves according Dan Midair Gillespie newsletter editor EMAC held Executive Council meeting Muncie got see property through rain Its about one half miles long dimension north south reasonably flat gettogether meet some local bigwigs neighbors-to-be what saw heard Muncie seems right place us try out squabble happened architect showed us preliminary plan first building will erect will house museum EC member outraged cause building looked like hangar Now Id like hear about think anything wrong mu seum model airplane organization looking like hangar Seems its pretty good fit form function too early get reservations Puyallup Expo Get planes ready en ter sock away little ne cessities life will Its Best West November 1990 141 ne oid club field Ontario Airport still host contests such Idaho Scale Squadron meets shot taken first annual Springfest Scale meet May 19-20 Io FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 1 76 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 Didnt Gallaudet A-2 Fly Well As beginners must get know pro portions good flying model airplane especially true youngster se lects flying scale model kit Free Flight model has no controls must stable enough fly its own early man-carrying aircraft fail ures due such severe stability problems pilots unable control Most old airplanes barely enough horsepower fly often much powered gliders possible bit inherent stability available model airplane re quires inherent stability too 1912 Gallaudet A-2 kind air plane no inherent stability tention drawn airplane news paper advertisements featuring A-2 querying Bill Hannan files must con tain everything some sent background information two 3-view drawings drawing reproduced shows rounded fuselage version others fuselage square crosssection other features identical July 1945 issue Air Force Journal printed letter Jown W Edgerton designers nephew Edgerton said .this plane actually flew although could have called unadulter ated success very marked tendency porpoise after few hundred yards its 100-horsepower Gnome spewing castor oil dove ground height about 200 feet Attesting value metal frame uncle Mr Gallau det able crawl out walk away.. Happily Professor Gallaudet hurt badly what could have caused un controllable porpoising Well lets take look drawing Maybe years experience later can see rea son Remember airplane de signed built back 1912 lots neophyte designers created airplanes really didnt know what ing exactly point exactly situa tion want young modelers graduate Youngsters have learn what doing have learn what model airplanes are about cant satisfied just build models kits know what part does Professor Edson Gallaudets design neat monoplane what soon became accepted wing front tail rear set-up some reason professor located three-bladed propeller very rear end pusher Nothing wrong apparently created problems along its efficiency air-cooled Gnome engine stalled just front wing solid mounting drive shaft run back entire length fuselage under stabilizer prop problem keep weight vibration minimum Gallaudet made fuselage too short very likely allowed Center Gravity too far rear distance wing stabi lizer called tail moment arm dis tance small A-2 stabi lizer must very large Bullets stab just small tiny mo ment arm too short normal-sized stab A-2s stabilizer must have completely ineffective along improper rearward center-of-gravity would have caused severe porpoising Such small stabilizer Gallaudet used possible tail moment arm extremely long wing area much less A-2s Long stretched out air planes both full-sized models much stable stubby ones contributing porpoising would have caused Dutch Roll tail wag ging must have equally small ver tical fins Although fin both above below fuselage total area still much too little professor just didnt know score Once again closer fin CG larger must ef fective drawing confuse four struts tail skid fin area uncovered come up side lower fin bottom fuselage longe rons Dihedral certainly would have helped lat eral stability porpoising Gallau det Bullet Most old-time designers didnt have facts created lot un stable airplanes aeronautic facts now known beginners must learn basics succeed no need re peat pioneers mistakes Remember Free Flight Scale models need herent stability properly designed fullsize aircraft carry pilots work con trols So select kits plans feature mod els enlarged stabilizers fins creased wing dihedral long moment arms CG both tail nose stick high-wing cabin designs until have learned build adjust Bill Hannan mentioned fellow West Coast made RC version rounded Gallaudet found very pe culiar handling characteristics Nuff said cant control easily radio youve certainly picked lemon try Free Flight fly well model Gallaudet design would have have several design changes reduced semi-scale status Thats bad remember no flying scale model truly scale approximations onlysome less scale others ****S So beware Choose kits carefully designs good flying characteristics build tails light 142 Model Aviation Sce P444 I I rn&t cs LI4 MaknJwi 2 T -~ -I- 4I it.17 11T GlIauciot Z I9I BULLET Have Helped Beginner Today