K zLLI AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 2 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Detalis may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AMA Introduces Dues IIncentive First Time Members cademy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced excit ing dues incentive program encourage new members join association Now effect offers first time members prorated re newal rate based join AMA Only new Open Full Mem bers eligible does apply renewal current past members program designed first time members pay Open Full Member rate $40 joining AMA renewal notice next year member charged prorated amount based join date example new member joining First Quarter January 1March 31 will renew current Open Full rate next membership year joining Second Quarter April 1June 31 will receive 25% discount joining Third Quarter July 1September30 will receive 50% discount joining Fourth Quarter September 30December 31 will receive membership remainder year plus next year AMA Executive Council adopted program during April meeting AMA Headquarters program recommended special Ad Hoc Dues Committee comprised AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankowski Director Operations Robert Vojslavek information about program contact AMA 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 AMA Unveils IntroductorY] Program Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced Intro ductory Pilot Program allows chartered clubs instruct nonAMA member modelers providing liability insurance coverage non-member club Under innovative program non-member modelers can receive aeromodeling instruction club designated Intro Pilot pe riod 30 days starting first flying session training must take place chartered club field under direct one-on-one su pervision instructor program covers training activities Non-member trainees allowed fly organized event sanctioned otherwise Available AMA chartered clubs program allows designa tion maximum three Intro Pilots per club Intro Pilots must Open members submit Introductory Pilot Designation Form signed club officer AMA Headquarters $40 fee fee addition current membership dues Intro Pilots may train club must pay fee club Neither club nor Intro Pilot can charge non-member training fees Any modeler has never AMA member eligible participate program During 30 day instruction period non-member protected under AMAs liability insurance coverage No other membership benefits apply Participation program one-time basis An extension cannot granted reason Prior end 30 day period non-member can join AMA continue liability insurance coverage enjoy other membership benefits obtain detailed information packet about AMA Introduc tory Pilot Program contact AMA Special Services Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 ext 274 t MA Announces New Dues Schedule 1992 Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has announced plans institute revised dues schedule 1992 membership year Effec tive January 1 1992 several membership categories will dropped others will see adjustments dues rate significant revision elimination Open Lim ited Member category members receive Model Av iation magazine Ail open members will join renew next year Open Full Members current $40 rate receive magazine Please note will no increase Open Full Member dues 1992 youth members age 19 under dues will $14 clude magazine $2 decrease current rate $16 Youth No Publication Membership option has dropped Increases planned Second Adult Senior Citizen rates rate second adult members residing same ad dress open member will $22 members will re ceive magazine subscription Members age 65 above will join $30 enjoy same benefits open member including magazine subscription Other changes include increases Life Membership fee $1500 Affiliate Membership $20 elimination Booster Membership revised dues schedule approved AMA Executive Council during April meeting AMA Headquarters revisions proposed Ad Hoc Dues Committee composed AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankow ski Director Operations Bob Vojslavek D 1992 AMA Dues Schedule Effective january 1 1992 Open Fuli Continued page 75 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Can Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styiss me Manager Reggie wanerson Director intamai Communication/Education Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Floss B McMuiien Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum Curator Hurst Bowers General Counsel Bob Jackson September 1991 71 AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council tacluivatent Board Directors basicaliy composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What ssy space however matter personat viewpoint sole responaibitity author views may may repressnt officiai position AMA Executive Council II SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr last Sound Model Aeronautics handbook has mailed charter clubs Copies will also available cost $10 including postage individual handbook something will solve questions problems will provide guide making progress quiet operation monthly article Model Aviation articles other pub lications will further assist contents handbook will go far using additional data Use other published bits up date extension handbook Academy should publish other technical papers order sat isfy mandate bylaws now ground has broken manual comments regard would useful Tell us what would like see print Products One primary difficulties task helping mem bers operate quietly apparent reluctance part engine manufacturers/distributors provide good muffler engine market K&B outstanding example com pany does its Sportster series engines should have purchase aftermarket muffler especially already paying muffler engine Another engine market will include effective muffler also set vibration isolators well engine MOKI made Hungary marketed Davis Diesel Devel opment muffler Soundmaster sold Davis Isomounts Check Davis specifications etcetera range engines 51 cu Control Line engine 36 Twin Mufflers automatically provided CL Marine twin engine photo shows MOKI 61 RC Pitts-style Soundmaster muffler Helos jets occasion take look some 1A-octave band readings few Helicopters ducted fan aircraft thing Helicopters seem share propeller-driven aircraft har monics fuselage fully encloses entire drive mechanism Helicopter uses good muffler shows very low decibel levels higher harmonics exhaust blade passage frequen cies total sound level also appears lower case ducted fan shows much same thing taking readings recent Fan Fly Fentress NALF impressed amount sound-level reduction area couple years ago common read 114-118 dBA time around saw 98 dBA less standard sound level meter aircraft flown Bob Vi olett fans turning 23-24000 rpm Bob will tell comes much development fan pipe ducting geometry total engineering really shows what possi ble Compare type reading aircraft powered CMB engine so-called nitro pipe Byron fan unit turning about 19000 rpm produced reading 115 dBA octave band analyzer dB levels up 100 fre quencies up maximum range 20000 Hz j state higher frequencies might travel far lower frequencies fact remains fly rela tively close proximity others rather moot point Quieter operation possible Bob Violett proves case next photo shows stable aircraft flown Bob daughter Patty Mid-Atlantic Fan Fly Bob advocate op erating ducted fans manner will permit use existing sites should vein Bob wrote piece titled Reduced Power April 1991 issue Inlet quarterly published Bob Violett Models Inc article has some excellent advice modelers re printed Bobs approval Portions might properly considered some type advertising however advice benefi cial model fliers relatively few modelers see publication new concept timely model fan jet engines years now commercial airline industry has us ing reduced power take-off weight runway conditions would permit goal Save fuel save unnecessary wear-andtear engines real aircraft engines de-rated ultimate power-producing capability Engine life safety operation full scale counterparts can operate concern engine life expectancy shouldnt BVM Inc have exper imenting techniques fuel systems result greatly ex tended engine life reliability advent efficient power systems airframes necessary operate engine full tilt entire flight Ineffi cient systems antiquated design required engine scream its guts out just keep model airborne history flying BVM jets no ducted fan engine produced manufacturer can put out its maximum power forever production run manufacturer engine can make small changes design materials improve power longevity product will long time before can buy 500 flight engine Per haps no dollar limit could have soon get best performance longevity out state-of-the-art engines must Use good fuel ie blended especially fan engines least 20% oil content run engine too lean Cease running engine anything goes wrong such pressure leak blown glow plug pipe seal etc Fix problem Operate engine reduced power except take-off se lected high speed fly-bys selected vertical climbs aerobatic ma neuvers Reduce power turnarounds during cruising flight much good advice Two very significant points last two recommendations follow bits ad vice would greatly reduce sound levels over full extent footprint covered aircraft Keep higher power oper ation close over site proper combined greater effort quiet efficient power operation will surely help flying site retention Everything would much improved could op erate types aircraft sites E 72 Model Aviation Moki engine 61 RC Bob Violetts stable PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing 1991 National Rally 1991 National Aeromodeling Rally held Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio tremendous success AMA modelers general public great cooperation weathermanlow 80s sunny modelers combined fly nearly 150 hours during two-day event Buckeye Aero Squadron Spirit America Show Teams put dazzling performances thrilled both modelers public alike Static model display souvenir sales concessions added carnival-like atmosphere An estimated crowd 8000 spectators attended event Articles Dayton Daily News public service announcements local ra dio stations television coverage Saturdays evening news helped draw public also publicity Cincinnati En quirer Coast Coast magazine Delta Airlines Sky magazine United States Air Force Museum unique attraction encouraged modelers attend modelers took time out flying tour enjoy exhibits largest aviation mu seums world spectators asked questions took home literature about AMA sport Hopefully some will become involved hobby result attending Rally least will gain knowl edge sport appreciation enjoy Taking place Dayton birthplace Wright brothers site countrys largest air bases home extraordinary aviation museum National Rally nostalgic aviation theme captivated modelers public luck next years Na tional Rally will just successful Make plans now mall shows Although summer fall prom ise months model flying fun too soon plan mall show Mall shows excellent club activity winter months create team atmosphere club promoting aero modeling public Public knowledge support impor tant factor finding keeping flying sites mall show may also encourage non-modelers get involved sport An influx new members can sometimes give club much-needed jumpstart providing volunteers officer candi dates manpower Most malls receptive modeling displays mall market ing offices report model aviation shows bring foot traffic other special event AMAs Marketing Department has literature giving helpful hints organize run successful mall show also provide pro motional handouts no cost clubs holding show en sure literature arrives time recommend requesting least month advance After mall show completed AMA will send mall show pin club members participated request form pins included package promotional literature Mall shows win-win situation everyone Clubs receive pub licity recognition themselves sport public troduced exciting hobby mall gets customers have choose mall set date contact AMA assistance information joint effort various clubs Alamogordo New Mexico gan experience flying site problems didnt search individu ally new sites formed coalition approached city government united organization Comprised Alamogordo Model Aviators Silent Flyers Model Gliders Spaceport Model Rocket Club Model Racecar Club coalition requested city allocate 10 acres park land modeling purposes site would used 250 mod elers communities including Alamogordo Las Cruces White Sands Missile Range Holloman Air Force Base coalition also proposed city financially assist con structing area modeling site capable hosting regional national contests argued such contests would create income city provided financial impact statements back claim estimated site could host six 12 contests per year including Flight Fest sites premier event After reviewing proposal city agreed lease land coalition help develop site list made citys coalitions responsibilities City Alamogordo installed road parking area cleared graded RC aircraft rocket area constructed RC model car RC Glider areas paved circles Control Line Helicop ter flying supplied electrical water service model car aircraft areas provided support acquiring benches signs road marker bleachers ntinpd on75 September 199173 sign marks entrance Hobby Park joint venture tween City Alamogordo New Mexico coalition area modeling clubs some creative thinking hard work mod elers Alamogordo now enjoy first-class flying site support city government Members Catalina R/C Modelers Cholla Choppers CIL Club joined forces mall show Foothills Mall Tucson Ar izona clubs reported high degree audience interest Mall shows great way clubs gain recognition support Jim Hoffman Phoenix Arizona shown above Windswept 4 Jim won $25 prize Demonstrating Outstanding Modeling Skills Craftsmanship model during Southwest CL Contest cash prize donated Yellow Cab Company teresting because associated modeling PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am Santa Maria California working RPV project Vandenberg AFB Unfortunately miss AMA Rally Dayton Ohio Indoor Nationals Johnson City Tennes see Free Flight Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Hopefully will make July Nationals Lawrenceville has busy year consulting projects remote-controlled un manned aerial vehicles UAVsthe new term RPVs Modelers can take pride contributions made modeling technology such projects success RPVs Gulf War great source personal professional satisfaction Vandenberg AFB actually using on-base model club flying facility clubs name Wingsnappers conduct flight operations very thankful club very gen erous cooperation support getting job done have also opportunity visit Tn-Valley R/C Clubs facility Santa Maria San Luis Obispo Sb Flyers Fly-In held Qesta Col lege has great meet California fliers note same degree enthusiasm Ive found everywhere go Giant Scale Fly-In San Luis Obispo well attended some really neat planes evidence visited Tom Easterday others discuss Reno-style Pylon Race will hold Madera California October event will first its kind large birdscopies Reno racers time have over 60 entries including fliers other countries Id like make show Im enjoying beautiful cool weather coast California far different enjoyable hot humid Florida weather time year witnessed unique twist Quickie 500 Pylon race Tn-Valley RIC Club club event fliers judged fast flying also building skills fabricating craft winners score combination building flying scores UAVs RPVs thought might interested what flying Vandenberg AFB 125 lb airplane fabricated Army Aero Composites Dave Scullys operation Medway Ohio conventional high-wing built-up structure mostly hardwood plywood employing two-wheel conventio nallanding gear powered A&M SACS 116 cuin 20 hp two-cylinder engine use Menz 28 x 12 prop flies about 100 mph max speed Stall speed just about 45 mph wingload ing about 7 lb/ft squared definitely model airplane employ BTA autopilot its controlled JR 347 PCM using big servos payload experimental laser sensor developed Schwartz Electro-Optics Orlando Florida have video transmitter downlinks gather sensor performance data also use Digicon Telemeter system Tachometer Model TT-01 mea sure flight velocity airspeed readout real help setting up landing Touchdown always 45 mph must hit approach end runway very precisely run off other end hundred twenty five pounds brakes doesnt stop very fast have added phenolic rub blocks wheels shorten landing roll flight control sluggish compared mo del Landings must set up precisely since ship just doesnt ma neuver rapidly modelone must plan ahead Great Passes just received word Johnny Clemens has left us real tragedy modeling since Johnny its ardent supporters have known Johnny years have always admired enthusiasm zest life Johnnys major contribution modeling long service Academy served terms both President vice presidentlonger other President AMA Johnny strong supporter acquisition own Headquarters facility dream helped make happen always Nationals always available needed working heart out AMA too bad modelers like Johnny Clemens Johnnys wit jokes legendary Hes kind Hall Famer will never another quite like him Wherever Johnny love thank sincerely accom pushed making aeromodeling exquisitely enjoyable fun hobby AMA extend condolences family friends world around will always remember him fondness D 74 Model Aviation Some members Santa Maria California Tn-Valley Club left right Chuck Barnes Chet Persons Patrick Mariett Gene dridge Don Brown Bill Tucker Dr Art Major president An enthu siastic group Tn-Valley Pylon Flyers Facility owned city club devel oped Vahon Yeterian founder Vandenberg AFB Wlngbusters RC Club Goldberg Ultimate witnessed first flight loves Vatton great help us flight test program Vandenbarns View Big Bird Fly-in San Luis Abispo California slightly somber mood around being written have just learned Johnnie Clemens passed away Dallas June 13 cant say wasnt somewhat expected still comes shock happens Johnnie served AMA ways lifetime would impossible count much less list addition serving eight years AMAs pres ident Johnnie served unbelievable 22 years AMA Executive Council considered himself peacemaker group Now dont know much peace Johnnie created can say Johnnie responsible lot pride organization Johnnie presented little bit dichotomy worked him AMA would forever preach needed add dignity AMA pick up microphone tell longest jokes known man Its funny now think back times groaned mere prospect Johnnie picking up mic rophone yet its going difficult think never hearing voice again Johnnie visionary AMA first envision AMA owning its own HQ made architectural model HQ building Reston big part laying out Somehow cant help thinking would have done same Mun cie project better health Johnnie uncanny ability however memory birthdays anniversaries swear Johnnie remembered birthdays nearly everyone knew wives kids dont know times Johnnie would remind anniversary kids birthdays Its also funny remember Johnnies stories him talking God usually about model airplanes Well Johnnie talk ing God now eavesdrop conversation Im sure would hear Johnnie telling God of wonder ful things AMA has done trying dignify everything said can hear him now saying see pictures Grand Marshall Saint Patricks day parade Dallas Somehow picture Johnnie Clemens will stick mind fit well however have bit advice God dealing Johnnie God dont give him microphone Godspeed Johnnie AMA will represented Johnnies memorial service John Worth Gene Hemple Its particularly appropriate John Worth Johnnie worked together well ac complished much 22 years Believe actually got out old Tipo flew Wright Brothers Contest Dayton couple weeks ago ball learned few things process First can still fly air plane Second can fly bifocals Its tough get old third still sunburn badly bleed fact got sunburned Saturday couldnt go back up Sunday Now remember always wore long-sleeved shirts contests following weekend AMA National Rally Dayton again able spend Saturday flying really impressed way Rally ran Everyone seemed have great time plenty flying some beautiful airplanes complaint heard heard over over about lack direction signs find way site Frankly always have problem Wright-Patterson gate have open weekends up back off National Road Air Force doesnt particularly like temporary signs over place stuck guess prefer hundreds people wandering around lost opposed eyesore signs AMA schedule keeping hopping lately FF Nation als Lawrenceville week insurance/safety committee meet ing next Tuesday Wednesday RC Masters starting Tuesday Florida may have miss due conflict its two weeks till RC CL Nationals week between Nationals Oshkosh Oh yeah Sally celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary July 23 right between Nationals Oshkosh can get having adjust schedule AMAs growth rate has dropped little behind previous years approximately 2 percent isnt anything panic over may indicative leveling off activity model aviation per haps have simply signed up vast majority fly model airplanes either case its pretty much agreed lim iting factor growth places fly need to obtain flying sites keep ones already have may popular think day will have come effective mufflers will required internal combustionpowered model airplanes flying site save may very well own surprising to have someone out crowd AMA Annual meeting chastise AMA having instituted some across-the-board noise rules Vince gave outline progress Muncie site George Steiner gave excellent presentation frequency control Howard Crispin presented latest noise reduction technology wasnt too bad annual meeting Now could figure out get people attend Another very nice thing unveiled meeting new book Sound Model Aeronautics written Howard distributed AMA think copy will sent AMA chartered club Enough month Keep em flying Dues Cont pg 71 age 19 over July 11992 Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance subscrip tion Model Aviation Second Adult Membership$22 age 19 over July 1 1992 living same address Open Full Member Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance No publication Senior Citizen Membership$30 age 65 above Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Youth Full Membership$14 age 19 July 1 1992 Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Life Membership$1500 Contact AMA detailed information regarding Life Membership program Affiliate Membership$20 Membership foreign modelers providing insurance coverage flying United States PR Cont pg 73 coalition modeling clubs agreed pave main aircraft runway also rocket launch pad funding permitted fi nanced improvements donations local sources also agreed keep noise levels minimum overfly hous ing area provide maintenance site Thanks some creative thinking hard work diligence modeling clubs Alamogordo now have custom-designed site endorsed supported city Perhaps club can follow lead Alamogordo modelers youre searching next flying site First unite other area clubsthere strength numbers Second look ways make proposed flying site attractive site managerif can benefit hobby eager help Finally contact AMA Flying Site Assistance package full information help develop proposal successfully acquire flying site Way go next time club holds contest fun fly approach local merchants businesses prizes Usually merchants happy help able Take Pride America Update President Bush signed law Take Pride America Act end 101st Congress last bills passed enjoyed broad bipartisan support legislation establishes permanent Take Pride America fice US Department Interior enables office sol icit accept donations private organizations authorizes Con gress appropriate funds permits volunteer workers also provides opportunity Americans donate time resources campaign tax-free allowing Take Pride fice allocate resources needed TPIA Act sustains interdepartmental participation federal partnership has successful its six-year history Continued page 83 September 1991 75 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road HamIlton OH 45013 June 13 1991 Day Sorrow Past President AMA member Model Aviation Hall Fame Johnny Clemens passed away due complications long illness remember 1979 reading Johnnys Hall Fame write up pages Model Aviation magazine article said Johnny Clemens old Methuselah its just has highly visible figure world aeromodeling long long time dozen years ago Johnny infected modeling bug early 1922 18 years later 1940 opened hobby shop Hobby Counter ran 51 years Prior opening Hobby Counter Johnny connected largest manufacturers model airplanes Comet Models reputed earliest Comet models family natural energetic outgoing person like Johnny Clemens would eventually become actively involved AMA activities Prior being elected AMAs president 1970 time another held al elected appointed office AMA Johnny also highly visible international scene serving vice president FA Committee International Aeromodel ing ClAM including service Chairman ClAM Informa tion Education Subcommittee Johnny served US voting delegate ClAM head AMA annual delegation FAI meetings Johnny District VIII vice president years moving force behind bringing National Model Airplane Champi onships Dallas 1950 served contest director event Johnny instrumental establishing relationship existed years between Navy AMA what re member good old days Navy Nationals As member AMA Contest Board personally drafted very first Con trol Line rules used AMA Johnny handled important public re lations responsibilities liaison AMA Navy Hobby Industry Association media years MC annual post-Nationals 8 Ball Banquet thank-you affair Navy generous assistance na tional competitions As longest serving president AMA Johnny focused ef forts securing better public image modeling improv ing communications AMA organization itself Paramount Johnnys beliefs AMA should continue battle model ers rights needs especially respect additional RC fre quencies obtaining flying sites letter late last year Johnny admitted slowly losing health battle making attempt pass along through series phone calls letters information concerning people made significant contributions AMA aeromodeling kind peo ple may easily overlooked people Johnny felt should documented hard work relayed infor mation Art Leneau Maurice Teters others did want gotten first jobs AMA organize AMA held Na tional Championships Fortunately Johnny Clemens knew wealth information able share notes practical tips Navy years assisted greatly creating present Nationals Operations Manual During long illness able talk Johnny hospital several times talked about AMA future AMA able get several very good ideas Johnny enjoyed keeping currentmaking contributionright last possible opportunity Johnnys lifeblood telling jokesespecially about modelers remember today goes like St Peter devil talking day about state affairsyou know modern medicine people living longer know devil said its really boring around herenot much ought get some kind activity going St Peter replied Hey would great have big model airplane contest second thought dont think would fair because good fliers up devil retorted Oh thats okay lets have contest because Contest Directors down Well can have contest now best CD just walked through Pearly GatesE 76 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 scene above April Executive Council meeting Howard Crispin left enjoy moment Ed Mccullough receives commemorative T-shirt Guess says diddly squat other person unsung heroes major small contest country monitor frequencies handle impound registration keep scores What away some slower hours first time ever saw gang impound wave also promised guys wouldnt print names really see appreciate R scene May 31 FAI Heli Montgomery County MoacI copter team trials shows Horace Helicopter Association Hagen CD left Allen two clubs hosting FAI Hel Helper president Minia icopter Team Trial Shown ture Rotary Wings Northern above Russ Coxe president Virginia MRWV two club cooked fried clubs joined together put sweated served con fine team trial contest cession stand three days pride AMA Johnny Clemens 191 2-1991 Connetcut Maine / Masaadtusetts / New Hamp*e Rhode Idand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 Houlton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essen Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 B Greenwich Ave West Warwicir RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Cape Cod Council Model Airplane Clubs three clubs Cape Cod Cape Cod R/C Club Discover Flying R/C Club Otis Model Aircraft Club have formed CCCMAC coordinate activities keep other informed policies ban quet held Mildreds Chowder House April 61991 Bill Mon tague did excellent job MC evening Senator Henri Raus chenbach talked about community relations Coast Guard Ensign Ewell Long talked about rescue techniques mechanics hel icopters flying Several awards prizes presented Roys R/C Hobby New England Hobby donated some prizes about 63 people present Barb would like thank clubs inviting us great time Instructing hire some people charging flight instruction Some have own facilities insurance have no problem fact probably performing good service However have problem person uses club facility charges flight instruction some cases dont inform students club instruction available some students arent club members isnt fair club might defined business pursuit may affect insurance coverage paying flight instruction club facility ask around may able obtain good instruc tion paying Spectacle Pond Float Fun Fly Discover Flying R/C Club sponsored event held May 11-12 1991 26 fliers about 50 aircraft Saturday fine day winds quite strong Sunday met nine-year-old Jay Baker heard about CCCMAC banquet Jay becoming quite skilled pilot flying pond has participating Com bat events held Cape previous column wrote about Stearman Sam Abdow building model now complete shown nhntnfl September 1991 77 ruyuaIuu uayvvuUI Fifty Year AMA Members Recently have talked two people have AMA members over 50 years have mem ber 50 years would like mention column Let know send picture have Senator Henri Rauschenbach CG Ensign Ewell Long Dave Eldredge presents 50-year AMA patch Ed McCarty Bill Montague R presenting painting Bill Parandes 1 modeler banquet paintings done Bill Sam Abdow model Stearman full-scale background New Yo4t New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT II John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 70 Froelich Farm Rd Ilickaville NY 11801 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 5 Broadway Yonkera NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple La Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Coatello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Junchkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saxter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts As AMA member individual group 139229 involved way another multi-faceted hobby/sport aer omodeling goes what impact will have upon society future strictly up us As looks things appear bright prospect let us maintain vigilant quiring yet encouraging attitude thus earning respect con fidence public large well other Let safety overall concern Now turn corner enter new era aeromodeling wit Giant Scalea mounting concept involving Radio Controlled model aircraft weighing much 100 lb per copy thus exceeding con siderable margin current weight-limit 55 lb mandated AMA rules undoubtedly already aware AMA working conjunction lnternationai Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA undertake joint experimental testing program aimed de termining feasibility safety standards involved such activi ties Further sayeth Pertinent Points Prospective Pilots planning get started flying Radio Controlled model aircraft will certainly interested certain enlightening obser vations Mr John Bruns appearing recent issue clubs news letter MAAW Flyer John flight instructor Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY such excellent position offer number constructive suggestions ease lot seeking become accomplished miniature aircraft pilots John favors AO-size engine anything larger stage learning process flying characteristics much smoother opinion learner does need hottest ABC pump trainer feels so-called sportcraft best able resist impact imposed student pilot beginners Mr Bruns favors four-channel radio Le throttle rudder elevator aileron Most importantly warns fly alone fly times presence reliable instructor during training period Visual Arts Department case become bored monthly palaver note seek break monotony enriching text bits photographic ineptness interspersed mercifully vastly supe rior production various contributors shall begin months collection shot made Nick Ziroli recent contest picture took last year Cradle Aviation Expo booth operated Show Meroke Radio Control Club 1990 edition Expo along descriptive notes simply got lost shuffle hence failed appear column guys have kindly understanding regarding regrettable omission have sportingly accepted apology rate picture best wishes fine group Welcome news Chopper Chaps reproduce part important article appearing IRCHA Bulletin newsletter International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association written its secretary Tim Nash has say First notice no longer AMA National Airplane Cham pionships last year Courtesy IRCHA some folks listening us AMA events name finally includes us Heli guys IRCHA will running Helicopter portion 1991 AMA Nationals Nationals will held Lawrenceville Illinois again year Helicopters will flying 17 miles away Mt Carmel Airport did 1990 first time Helicopter com petition will flown main site other events except Soar ing Gear up Secured 78 Model Aviation 1 Though known highly regarded AMA members con nection assortment Headquarters duties Bob Underwood does appear photographs would imagine main title Technical Director would believe what huge assortment responsibilities inherent brief title dedication rare talents say hail Bob see Bob fielding members question years District 2 membership meet ing 1991 WRAM show weiisviue area maii Plane ocexy recent edition club newsletter WAS Ilappenin edited Milt Green reports example good PR characterized plan ning groups annual banquet featured guests lo cal mayor lady Milt cited success affair reported following encouraging response hizzonor few brief remarks Mayor complimented club ex cellent facilities have developed field noted pleasure constructive use found particular property behalf village WeIlsviIie Mayor thanked club pay ing taxes land add Nice going WASPS nere soory connecoeo wion mis nexo snot wnicn mignt just well relate brief rather late date goes involves Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VlcePresldent 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Eiiis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr Hew Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaiy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8970 Wow National Fun Fly Dayton Ohio now history two outstanding days enhanced weather friendly personalities participants event should held District III year Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson provided fabulous backdrop Anyone interested past current aviation found some thing interest multitude aircraft display research library fantasticscale documentation abounds Two AMA air show teams Buckeye Aerosquadron Spirit America Show Team performed very admirable fashion certainly have developed superb style public presenta tion oecial thank offered ladies gentlemen Spirit America Show Team Publicity key success modeling show Bill Baker AMA Headquarters staff generated post-editorial report Rally may interested some information Seven newspapers published information Rally cover age included Cincinnati Dayton Muncie Van Wert Fifteen ra dio stations aired public service announcements and/or interviews Four television stations produced video airing during event Magazines recognized National Rally included Boys Life Chevy Outdoors Coast Coast Delta Sky Highways Motorhome Magazine above can see aeromodel ing publicity very positive event Several District Ill AVPs helped produce Rally Included Dave Ellis West Virginia John Hathaway Pittsburgh Jay Mealy Clearfield Joe Vislay Toledo Jays wife Judy also helped AMA trailer Thanks again folks AMA club members long distance attended Rally following pictures provide highlight some attendance Modeling events provide excellent place us swap stories Sometimes stories createdtry AVP Jay Mealys son Chris attendance nifty little fun-fly model demonstrating ability engine stopped low inverted pass Instead rolling upright Chris made inverted landing damage being removal top glow plug As Chris prepared next flight discovered landing gear broken question can land upside down damage landing gear see Chris might ask him about some additional excitement produced September 1991 79 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Radio Control Aircrafters Buffaio New York Mike Kundrat STARS Brad- Marva Clingerman Prop ford PennsylvaniaFloppers Tim Treneff Licking Co Flyers Harry Burcham Black Swamp Flyers Ellis Mealy assist flight line Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Ron Gray wife Universal SIgnalsRIC Flyers Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Noith Carolina Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT V Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferriwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetleville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 RPV/UAV There have articles concerning remotely piloted ve hicles now commonly called unmanned aerospace vehicles number publications articles quite often very well done much enhance versatility aircraft have blatantly ignored very important facet very ex istence heritage contributions aeromodelers technology performance also small matter individuals also long-standing members Academy after-glow Gulf War should provide little credit mem bers AMA President Don Lowe has engaged RPV work years both employee United States Air Force directly volved research development Wright-Patterson AFB recent years consultant Don alone type work names read like roll call active AMA members num ber well known area competition setting world records District IV far being alone re gard Maynard Hill former AMA President best known among model ers world records has set still holds such things Radio Control speed distance altitude duration May nard has instrumental development number radiocontrolled vehicles military has own consulting design facility purpose Maynard has also invented demonstrated electrostatic autopilot vehicles several members have intimately involved what probably best known RPVs active service Pioneer manufactured AAI Cokeysville Maryland RPV became well known result Gulf War group Iraqi troops surrendered Pioneers next photo Bic Green standing new AAI product Bic has involved Pioneer very beginning Bics background Bic well known Radio Control Pattern flier District IV actively competes F3A Bic alone AAI Steve Stricker known flying Tournament Champi ons also flies AAI current president Radio Control Modelers Baltimore Ron Stahl also part team Incidently Ron will heading up team will put MARC Show next year Another important member involved Pioneer Mike Dean Mike active duty US Navy stationed Patuxent River Na val Air Test Center Mike flew Pioneer long time test program also completed tour board battleship Gulf area before recent crisis during first deployment air craft Mike president Patuxent Aeromodelers active member IMAA follows naturally because father Bob Dean District IV director IMAA Pioneer Giant model think Pioneer something should see aircraft Bic standing next photo taken AAI dis play MARC Show June 1 aircraft company develop ment called Guardian big radio controlled aircraft has 34 foot high aspect-ratio wing Guardian designed fly altitudes high 15000 feet have duration 15 hours powered 75 hp engine Among other things vehicle mostly invisible due its composite construction district can probably identify individuals involved level radio control activity should make point relate sport very important aspect countrys defense ces Much technology used vehicles developed miniature aircraft AMA members actively involved levels categories model flying talk pol iticians out about flying sites should inform extremely important contribution aviation District Happenings Two significant events held district during month June unfortunately both held same weekend fact several events held first week end month probably interfered some planning Anyway two events FAI Helicopter team selection MARC Show held within few miles other team selection held District Columbia RC Club field Germantown Maryland part park system de cided use Maryland site after some difficulty use Manassas National Battlefield site adverse problem process fact meet took place during un usual hot spell no radio problems encountered accord ing sources accident second event MARC Show Timonium Maryland considerably exhibitors year hope show will continue grow very likely move larger building fairgrounds will soon necessary Some ex hibitors chose go out field Saturday evening demon strate products press others able attend treated some outstanding demos would probably beneficial some means transport could set up take interested par ties out site lack adequate parking precludes general tendance feel sure anyone saw Florio competition fun fly air craft Sunfly flown Jim Martin Hobby Lobby impressed exhibitors would sure profit live ex posure Some exhibitors including Nick Ziroli first time John Kirk stepping down overall director show has worked since start Ron Stahl current club president will taking over operation Basically nothing changes except effort grow CASA Cross Country Soaring meet also held few miles away weekend other events within easy driving distance Timonium Richmond Area RC Club held Pattern contest over same period show grows enough perhaps some alternatives could take place some other schedules D 80 Model Aviation Renew @1 See Card Page 99 V Alabama Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneasee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 yarn St Gibsonville FL 33534 Gustavo Diaz E-12 Fraiias Gunynabo PR 00657 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Th Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 James M Doc Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Frequency Coordinator Bsrnis Fields P0 Bon 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen Phone 904 6642517 FL 32048 Contest season now live District V want AMA rule book write Ill send Theyre free no charge So far month Ive Memphis watch Memphis Area Soaring Society stuff Also Courtland Alabama witness Dick Halls Spring Fling Fort Payne catch DeKaIb RIC Flyers quar ter scale event Corinth Mississippi see Meridian Modelers Third Annual Fun-Fly Tampa Florida witness Marion County Model Aircraft Flyer Ben efit local hospital next 21/2 weeks have five flying fields possible enjoy trying keep prom ises made ran District V VP office want see what AMA VP looks like invite blowout First come first served South Ocala Florida near little town Belleview Marion County Model Association has nice flying field U Childrens Miracle Network Telethon Day before yesterday Sunday attended Flyers Rally Benefit critically ill chil dren Ray Brown charity coordina tor Robert Jones Contest Coordinator Everybody good time pay two dollars get field money went directly University Florida Shands Hospital bottom previous column Ray Brown Robert Jones master minded oversaw Marion County Model Aircraft Associations efforts con duct fliers rally benefit did nice job Greg Rita Wilmon Ocala Florida busy watching others fly cle verly took picture standing next George Nichols P-51 Pictured below Georges P-51 geared engine George built scratch claims flies perfectly cannot re member engine displacement George seen picture inset gear retracts flight has flaps help takeoffs landings bottom previous column Gene Sanchez Ed Ruark tuning up little plane John Lindas Brandon Model Flyers fun fly bash Plenty people background waiting turn F See two pretty girls Mary Ann Grey Sonnia Barber watching Brandon Model Flyers Tampa Fun Fly needed have picture taken order make report Fun Fly complete September 1991 81 picture above Karen Blair Karen built Ugly-Stick model herself waiting turn fly herself model very well constructed men better look out John Hudson Linda Cooley con ducted area fun fly Tampa Florida June 2 everybody neighborhood showed up share fun gaggle spectators contestants alike stare awe four full-size aircraft buzzing Marion County Florida Model Association entertaining everyone flights real-size WW II AT6s RC show team demonstrations drawings prizes like fees donations will go Shands Hospital University Florida benefit crit ically ill children Florida southern Georgia First its kind model airplane club president Robert Jones promises continue effort D Illinois Indtana Kentucky Miasoun VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District Vi Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate VIce PresIdents Ron Ballard 5 Boa 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buanell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency CoordInator Paul Holaten 616 W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7786 h election year district know have spoken about once year want remind impor tance event An election measurements have indicate like dislike what Please sure vote time comes Im ballot let know what kind job think have done voting against feel Ive let down please vote put back office Ive done well vote appreciated No vote tells us nothing As writing know other person consid ering running against election know working hard us right now may make good VP district Only winning would let us know sure Ive already talked him about encouraged him run time read Ill know sure going would rather give name time case decides back off Later maybe Since know district several districts election year would like say something about though have Council works well together part always room some new blood would no need have elections Weigh vote carefully sure look track rec ords districts VP other candidates may find its time change Whatever exercise right vote election Ap proximately 10% voted district last time Id like see near 100% lose Remember could care less about competition still need some support Council other things such insurance issues Vote Alas weather has taken its toll time first two weekends going great trips weather changed last minute end high hopes total waste son got out new trainer headed field some training managed get often enough get him well way joining neophyte RC pilot completed some take offs landings has learned few basic maneuvers such snap rolls As can see time lost big mistake made letting him fly own airplane Super Hots Now wants take own Hmmm Maybe better get out old Hots wrecked few years back Ill have something fly though know read about ground-breaking Mun cie probably last month trip did make earlier month big thrill know question spending much money such project bennies doing its well worth Besides know its good invest ment Can imagine place like Oshkosh model airplanes know no other nation such site can hold major events having look over county site generally has too compromises can hold major events special terest groups such IMAA museum will seen tour Indiana could go on know understand already Shoot talk about enough guess Im just proud can its district did get Mint Julep Scale meet down Rough River close home during rainy weekend took chance tired staying home Anyway saw reduced turnout event weather sure stopped lot people Thats too bad cause lot flying going great thing Fun Scale turnout believe filled very well other Scale events fact events think no time regular Scale events memory serves right think least 20 flying event Again great day bull sessions never got too hot whole day meant could work around chatting Cal Etlel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Florisant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 time though took some time watch flights really liked P-38 days i may build really like power up front impressive Hey did find July column screwed up Did really think Id lost mind sent it just fine During paste up paragraphs got shuffled around Move part about Rich mond Indiana club after first two pictures Maybe will bean ar ticle can make better sense wish hadnt happened wasnt first time Ive seen happen also see sometimes making grammar changes believe could challenged As long dont change too much ruin what Im trying say can stand some changes change char acter statement Im trying make get bent out shape Enough travels got some pictures district its time show first comes group Po plar Bluff Missouri call themselves Freelancers RC Club event hold year builders contest As can see photo fellahs serious group builders hav ing trouble picking got may want sneak back Cheetah Before go Ive got tell Ive finally gotten Missouri again gods gave us break weather long enough two delightful events happen Ill telling about next month Ive promising long time tell finally made Enough now . 82 Model Aviation Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kanaas City MO 84114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 next photos trom Latayette Cloud jockeys ot Latayette indiana As usual successful event guys As can see yourself show filled ceiling beautiful air planes dont mind Ill just fill up rest column photos Iowa MichigM / Minnesota Wiscoflain V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice PresIdent Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 41098 Asaociate Vice PresIdents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzger 2525 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Weal 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L Steve Dudzinski East 9278 FlorIda Livonia Ml 48150 come Nationals again few weeks left pre pare models Rumor has may Northwest Coast next year will Muncies turn show what AMA can modelers Don Lowe gave Executive Council member tag says Dont yell Im volunteer has long trying period pushing forward idea national model sport flying site seems complaints too few people will see site Well image will generate will everyones benefit Look what EAA has done full-size sport aviation Gone Flying. Forever very sad news phoned Panch Morris great little guy Johnny Clemens left us first became member EC great help orientation welcome confidante great fun dig through old very old modeling mags see photos having fun aeromodeling very prominent personage Nationals idea Na tional Fun Flys came active thoughts will miss phone calls thoughts Muncie direction AMA should follow having known him will always warm remembrance last column related demise State Meet Well CL cat egory contest will run Rouge Park September Keep watching contact Marc Warwashana want extra information OK photographers out need pics western end districtand make members models col umn can see read what others doing give some recognition am running short such material have dig through what have taken help library new format column may present problem estimating number charac ters needed its worth try too much sameness leads deter ioration nitro situation going very interesting Maybe should resurrect formula used UKsome gas amyl acetate thinkbut its still no substitute Its like trying copy balsawood Went up visit Frankenmuth Model Flyers Club famous town eye-opener never visited before guys treated extremely well tour traditional meal have great field close middle town part community Look up tour area Sounds like floatplanes needed year fields under water heavy cleanup sessions required return fields flying condition again read some members complaining placement pond Muncie well least float-planers will taken care possibly well return ROW Free Flighters District Roundup MARCS thinking just thinking renewing its fab ulous Sailplane Symposium 1992 Twin Cities has unique infor mation line program membership use sounds extremely teresting Lets have details please e St Croix Valley has two new safety officers Gary Utley Mike Sewell Does club have Bong Eagles mention Kenny Lane has book pho tos newspaper clippings history model aviation Mil waukee RUF Stuf has new editor staff Congrats David Flick RAMS has logo-watches its members has formed sup port group called what else EWES million attaboys Ra cine RCC because sponsor no less two junior baseball teams VAM going help EM seaplane base during EM week Finally Grassfield Modelers can divided three groups make things happen watch things happen wonder what happened E Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Take Pride America partnership between government private sector helps provide real solutions environ mental problems further stewardship ethic America Farragut Flyers honored National Semifinalists Take Pride America Awards Ceremony last year efforts improve Farragut State Park Idaho TPIA program great ve hicle AMA clubs gain positive publicity recognition helping ensure environmental future nation formation packet about program call write AMAs Marketing Department next month September 1991 83 Leroy SalIence 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 60701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 en JUCKSO tne LOS ignais flu Morners Day session Leroy Setterlee photo Steve enqwst ana Mel Shapper Grasaflelds Feed Fly Boyd Bowdlsh photo uoraon van uaiens pnoto 0 tIle Kalamazoo Tflunderbirds display county DARE exhibit PRCont pg 75 Mareas Lolislana New Odehoisa Tees V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII VIce-PresIdent 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Asacolate Vice Preeldefita Chuck Andraka 606 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816 AVPffrequeflcy CooiUtar GM Horsirnan PO Box 490 Spring Branch TX 78070 AMA Dieplay Coordinator Karen HopkIns 5515 Brldgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroillon TX 76006 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Slant laid 26 Oakrldge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Slevena 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1136 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Houston Texas District 8 Fly-In Fly-In featured aspects mod eling just about type model Ron Nelson Alief Air Fame Houston Texas displaying Art Chester Jeep Model isa Haffke desIgn K&B 40 disappointed turnout District 8 meeting num ber issues discussed major issue lawsuit against AMA pertaining Control Line Speed accident California District 8 Fly-In will held Oklahoma 1992 So start making plans attendC 84 Model Aviation L Jeff Lehmam Houston Texas HARKS club immaculate 30% Ultimate weighIng 195 lb Engine 42 Sache Gene Hempei presenting 55 Weber superlol rvlce Award .. trlct 8 Fly-In gentleman works very hard promotIng model aviation having fun crave Inalvlauals enaursa sun aireco traffic park cars left right Brad Lawson Bob Lawson Charles Copeiand Maff Hanson eame OT tL moaeisru uisonct 8 Fly-In left ngru nocrom row Ron Heiser Dale Hungerford Dimmitt Perldna Dieter Martin Back row left right Carl Clark Frank Williams Jack Fox Jorge 5neiaer quarKer-scais upr LnlpmunL model has strobe landing lIght talking pilaf. few members Bay Port Aero Club Deer Park Texas left right Randy Martin Doug Greer David Tanner Tim Harris Walter Ward Colorado Kansas Nab asic North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis DItulct IX VIce-PresIdent 8027W 81st Cirde Avada Co 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672750 Asacolats Vies Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th SI Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/n Radio Service Center 918 5 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3286 L Associate vice president Tom Boyd Nebraska writes Thanks look Nebraska again Frontier Flyers Fremont Nebraska have rechartered growing membership dedicated fun fliers typical problems dues insurance confusion still have fine following Lincoln Sky Knights ran out room mall show rain delayed Scale contest first ever Novice Pat tern contest Great way rebuild interest Pattern annual Fun Fly Barbecue drew big crowd relaxed pilots Desert Storm Trooper returned ready retire hear RCers should join Nebraska Free Flighters Hand Launch Profile Jet Glider contest thats mouthfulsounds like fun though much needed pitch chase exercise NFFs making inroads University Nebraska orga nizing supporting University Model Airplane Club newCook pavilion dream Indoor site NFF working great PR promote local newspaper carried quarter-page article NFF Tom Winter got nice promotional educational interview radio TV models construction materials instructional demonstration Congratulations fellows want introduce welcome Loup Valley Flyers Ne braska group chartered clubs District IX primary undertaking Robert McClure will somewhat unique group have three flying sites two counties four cities un der club Eight 12 crowd gathered miles Long City-North Loup area What excellent fellowship will Good luck Im sure well hearing Allan Worrest through Toms report introduces Lincoln Area Soaring Society LASS 1981 RC Sailplane enthusiasts Lincoln saw necessity having club provides unique needs year organized LASS chartered #1853 AMA first objectives acquire use flying site suited Soaring accomplished about six months after club organized large numbers LASS energetic club sup ported 82 later Nationals held Lincoln supplying lo cal manpower flying site Soaring event active community youth services area contests night flys fun flys have good newsletter As two RC Sailplane clubs state LASS strictly si lent modelsSailplanes Electrics Though located Lincoln welcome members throughout region AVP Tom Boyd also reports well save another month continues stated wanted organize District IX meeting Nebraska Hastings Skylarks jumped wanted sponsor Hastings sure Omaha fliers would slow down bit join us north south west could find us too year Commitments prior obligations have pre vented organizing help program time secure commitments time Headquarters personnel has spoken will try again fall 1992 Keep flying high Tom Whoa Travis has gotta jump Well what revoltin de velopment District IX waited out year 1990 put off promotion Rusa Mifler 980 N 3rd Carringlon ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 87401 Jim Rlcketta 516 5 CloudaB Sioux Falls SD 57103 district meeting could done specifically Nebraska fall District meeting whole lot easier put together Na tionals weve number Nationals Nebraska Theres lot can-do area Im having hard time delaying dis trict meeting another year asking another state pick up go such short notice think 1992 meeting spoken time well see wants come rescue fall members can en joy grow resources expertise typically brought together district meetings Also dont want miss out AMA budget money year passed last year having meeting District meeting budget money does carry over year next used way should changed opinion $2500 allotted yearly enough district meet ing anywhere especially district travel distances AVPs long Have ever tried travel north south area can go coast coast about what costs go Denver Colorado Bismarck North Dakota VP budget typically tapped lot out-of-pocket expenses absorbed personally number folks meeting Also local clubs typically make some substantial donations Id like able skip year once let meeting kitty build up adequate amount good good facili ties etc cost volunteer officers personal money par ticipate District IX has pioneer full-blown district meetings format process has used other districts much success has struggle over years get Executive Council buy idea money should set aside used good membership smaller meetings Nationals Rallys lot local fliers unable participate Feedback has consistently demonstrated value district meeting about pass up success stories district past 10 years Well have good meeting fall Just pa tient look plans announcements little later year Well beginning sound like soapbox item Ill prob ably get some hot mail calls Thats okay job up grabs three years Tom Boyd would probably like some relief get retirement lets get some help goin out E September 1991 85 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 88207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82804 PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HQ703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviationsubscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertising Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission information full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Mzotia CalIfornIa HawaiI Nevada / Utah X DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DIstfSct X VIcePresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 961-6637 ~16 addreea EMAIL 7824747 Aseoclate Vice Prealdenta Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aba HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrio 8252 E Tumey Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7929 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Kai P Jensen 535 B Moans Lana Reno NV 99502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John Krohn 11227 Hadley St Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 95136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85745 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Beverly Wisniewaki 3316 South Kiowa Blvd Lk Havssu City AZ a6403 Frequency Coordinators George SteIner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95926 Phone 9163621982 L Cloy Marez 2626W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 hundred thousand enthusiastic spectators looked Cap itol City Barnstormers took sky time What thrill airshow center mile-long runway fans stacked ten deep behind safety rope McClelland Air Force Open House Ap preciation Day returning Desert Storm Troopers main man Rush Limbaugh flesh delivered keynote address usually shadow military teams Thunderbirds Blue Angels No majors time think AMA would pump-up proud over resulting show 30 short minutes over 20 objects flew came went up Ill save de tails show team antics another time Twenty minutes after show ended packed up motor home off Lost Hills Free Flight championships about five hours trip just short Colinga California 1-5 got best inside dual left-hand side Air Force Two tread steel-belted separated carcass broke off end tire holding other became steel-belted whip ravaging underside motor home time coasted stop 70-plus mph brake lines torn out propane lines ripped off emergency cable wound itself around axle much much result $700 tow bill six-hour ride back Sacramento cab truck took turns bouncing heads off ceiling knees off dash What really makes mad is1the fact again missed something Ive trying catch last two yearsa good Free Flight contest Hang Free Flighters Ill make yet Pictured below District Ten party wagon being winched trailer long ride home Wow feels just like last week turn report happenings assigned area must magazine lag time some thing nature Anyway theres lots report goes January 1 came some real good cold weather brave enough attend local New Years Day fun fly Lo gan Utah field Bridgerland RC Clubs outing have say very well attended Other clubs Utah area having fun snow including Ute RC Club club loaded bunch real go-getters make hobby something should proud club field located state land called Jordan River Park city Salt Lake has provided matching funds improve parcel land much better flying site Thanks go out Geoff Styles back AMA Headquarters jumping horn straighten out little mix-up Army Corps En gineers over old issue wetland So now Utes living proof AMA does work us very helpful way east ern clubs would envious field its paved runway park ing lot comforts home president club year Ron Christensen picture taken Walt Staff way warm 200 field gathering opportunity get St George Fun Fly again though VW bus lost its heart American Fork still made rest 300 miles pulled VW Rabbit pickup says modelers arent ingenious types people Thanks goes Leon Orton says truck hasnt run right since trip weather St George didnt cooperate again year came good time renewing old friendships seeing new proj ects fly Larry Wolfe Jet Hanger Hobbies some aircraft doing some impressive flying Maue Chie wowed crowd engine-out auto-gyro 500 feet tumbling end-over-end way down After landing feet admitted tumble wasnt planned crowd seemed completely under control Brigham City Fliers held its annual RC Auction April 20 al full house hobbyists static display brought overwhelm ing number quarter-scale aircraft year craftsmanship excellent Although time limit due previously scheduled basketball game auction completed time due great co ordinating club members Great job guys looks like month August going full month tra veling have calendar trips Winnemucca Reno Billings So clubs northern Nevada wondering what AVP looks like prepared worst will coming through plan visit fly fields last thing dont want anyone forget Utah State Pattern Championships going held Bridgerland RC Club field August 3-4 contest usually brings some really talented pilots fair warning get out practice Novice through FAI will go six rounds two days keeping best four flight scores always computer scorekeeping contestant judging will used Thats guy back Reggl Thanks Marc As usual bangup report slamdunk AVP Flash AVP John Krohn will contestant Unlimited Champion ship weekend October 5-6 Madera California picture follows John displays Sea Fury 488 San Gabriel Valley RC League club meeting Summers Gotta Fly Leading Edge Reginald R Keyawa 86 Model Aviation guys ringing New Year big way Jamboree being wInched up 300-mile trek back Sacramento now promised little late Herrres Marc DistrIct Ten AVP John Krohn displaying entry Unlimited Cham pIonship Good luck John Win Gipper obviously going too late just heard Homer Davenport Days August 4 neat relaxed fly-in arent pressures just nice place fly event run some very nice people site school field isnt asphalt flying area very nicely laid out youre flying rest family can take events town Plucked following about young AJ Seaholm Horse feathers Billings Flying Mustangs newsletter Seems like Mike Sperry wife took AJ along Vegas April Formula race AJ picked up plane Lyle Larson chose engine Henry Bartle go-power managed tenth out 30plus pilots included zeroed heat Way go AJ Wouldnt say Lyle Henry Mike Mrs Sperry really super folk Also Mustangs will host 91 Montana State Pattern Champi onships August 31/September 1 Should superior meet time read Executive Council may have voted hold 92 Na tionals Corvallis Oregon Chip Smith Na tionals coordinator came out HQ couple weeks ago early June looked over Corvallis Airport site Na tionals feels comfortable site couple other people look over also comfortable layout will required convince Coun cil have heard some local Free Flighters interested get ting involved Nationals Oregon may decide go ahead plans combined Nationals site know some good news just got note Mike Hazel Mike said going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low former format contest calen dar reports event articles photos clas sifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 will nice see FL back print weve missing Barry Kurath wrote what follows did make couple small editing changes fit text editor otherwise its pure Barry named Celebration Silent Flight first venture Electric events resounding success May 4 EMAC Evergreen Model Airplane Club PASS Portland Area Sailplane Society spon sored combined Electric/Soaring fun-fly old EMAC field east Vancouver weather beautiful turnout large flying great Blazers won What could ask Thirty three fliers attended Seattle Spokane Grants Pass Portland/Vancouver area crowd spectators also im pressive size enthusiasm flights greeted applause through out day Some 70-plus aircraft stood out mind included Bob Benjamins 60 Cobalt-powered Waco bipe original design Tiger Kitten Doug Boyds Sinus Sail plane powered 05 FAI-wind Cobalt Ben Almojuelas Showmaster electrified version Ken Willard design Showmonster 200% 60-powered version Jerry Holcombs Super Chip Sailplane Concept EP Helicopter powered Trin ity off-road car motor seven 1200 mAh SCR cells Rob Woods fleet aerobatic planes Rob entered tiny 02-powered aer obatic plane six-cell duration event making flight excess 11 minutes Scale airplanes attendance included Porterfield Mike Bambergs Klemm unfortunately folded wing de stroyed Taylorcraft flew exceptional realism except no exhaust noise fact quiet field CD Jerry Holcomb able listen soft classical music day ex cept watching big game portable TV Glider contingent also strong Tom Brightbills new Dodgson Saber drawing lot attention Doug Boyd new variable-diameter drum winch receiving favorable response tried possible ex ception Dave Johnson blew half stab off Windsong top first launch power fliers never seen winch operation greatly impressed Another sight unfamiliar majority power-types gaggle Hand Launch Gliders thermaling up near ground saw Craig Robinson Mike Bamberg Robin Robinson have long flights little Gliders closest came serious competition sixcell duration event two Old Tim ers aerobatic plane four Gliders entered Gliders beating Old sters through superior penetration big lift good distance away Gliders Robin Robinson Jerry Hol comb made two contes tants left air fly down below 10 feet altitude con tinue chase lift First Jerry climb ing Robin switched back forth until Jerry too low no motor battery left Robin still about 100 feet good 30 seconds power remaining Jerry landed Statistics gathered first 50 planes entered ran out forms follows power/number entries 05/27 15/four 02/four 60/two balance powered planes contained 40 25 035 Hi-Line 30 motors about four Hand Launch Gliders four Gliders powered Ford long-shaft motor deep-cycle marine battery other words winch Altogether finest days Ive ever spent enjoy ment radio controlled flying Jerry keeps insisting should again next year would argue him Danny Brewer took following pic tures Jerry Holcomb supplied number Bob Benjamin discuses merits Firekitten Doug Huffman Along about noon asked group would bring airplanes out group picture Note incredible diversity aircraft types flown during very first effort very nice event hope decide again next year Coming up August will along bunch noted annual Big Bird Bash OMAS Hogs Hollar BBQ Pfeiffer Field Barons Float Fly Cocollala ISS Scale Contest Ontario EAC Pattern Contest Creswell TCM Pattern Fin ley Soaring about weekend some Northwest Fl Champs Ar lington Get copy Northwest sched ule Bill Smith contest coordinator sending him self-addressed stamped enve lope asking Theres lots done contests see September 1991 87 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oragoir / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 g 503 234-4439 ompuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672422 Asaoclate VIca Prealdents Darrell AndarsonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ava NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 vancouver WA 9a6a4 Tom CashmanTom McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al culverDave Mullens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83676 Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 6 #69 Puysllup WA 98373 Aulatant Frequency CoordInator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 entto /Imojuela eniargea isen vviitiards Showmaster build Cobalt 60powered Showmonster industrial-size battery will give some kind feel size plane 60 does very well Contest Virector Jerry 1-lolcomo folds flis modified Graupner Chip Box 176 Good Old Nonny young friend Nonny hasnt favored us pomefor quite some time have new now fact first since bygone Star Skipper days thought bit maturer style remains Stygian like Model Airplane Nonny Moose kit kit. Until built model airplane model model Until flown wondrous flying machine thing beauty Stop Prop Wobble Dr Lester W Garber builds accuracy has designed pitch gauge instrument set propeller pitch precision gauge can help us construct high performance rubber props Peanut Scale Bostonian No-Cal Limited Penny full Pennyplane Easy Bs Flying Machines Eeyores Flying Machines wonderful picture book good text think should buy right now kids yourselo have waiting get little older like browse bookstoresall kinds especially bookstores children favorites Eeyores right near 1212 Broadway Manhattan Joel Fram owns two Eeyores book stores other being east side Manhattan Joel employees have really turned shops oases both parents children like remind old-time model airplane hobby shopsjust great places hang out features Broadway Eeyores window paint ings nice chat artist Brian Selznick graduate Rhode Island School Design put finishing touches murals shops two windows realize has paint everything backwards inside strollers can see correctly outside Brian regular employee available artist such window-paintings anywhere town As salesperson Brian guided great book introducing flying aviation youngsters FlyingMachines describes self fascinating discovery flying machinesfrom hot air bal loon supersonic jet book Number 22 24 Eyewit ness Books series Borzai Book published 1990 Alfred Knoff Inc New York Cost $1395 has great text Andrew Nahum terrific drawings art editor Mark Richards story goes way back 1804 Sir George Cayleys glider model Theres also 1845 20-ft steam powered model William Henson John Stringfellow lots lots moreBleriots 1917 Bristol Fighters engines propellers drawn beautiful detail color really fell love book recommend Buy can anywhere near New York City come Eeyores will happy kids will happy Ask Brian Show Support NFFS National Free Flight Socie y has always supported youngsters well high tech approach design Small field flying im portant international FAI classes Youth support activity has ranged NFFS Design Competition produced AMA Maxi Junior successor Delta Dart way Junior World Free Flight Championships Fred Wilson writes very helpful formation beginners 10 issues year publication NFFS Free Flight Digest already member strongly urge join Now biggest bargain As adult member can have children become NFFS members 50 cents Yes correct An adult membership subscription costs $15 annually less two-year basis Fourteen dollars 50 cents covers subscription other 50 cents membership already receiving Digest means youngsters 50 cents year can read come members too Realize youngsters like belong organ izations favor course recommend join up two-year hitch savings both NFFS Remember NFFS represents Free Flighters before AMA Ex ecutive Council membership counts Use th coupon below Mail NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 Make checks payable Natorial Free Flight Society Subscdption rates include annual fee $60 membership tIre National Free Flight Society balance fee category Subscription FREE FLIGHT NFFS Digest Subocriptions available membership MEMERSHIP FEES AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES Ii 2 yrl Age 19 & over and1 yr $i&00 $50 membership fee plus $1460 subscription countnee2 yr $2700 $100 membership fee plus $2600 subscription residents foreign T 1 yr $760 $50 membership fee plus $700 subscription AgelB&underI j 2yr $1350 $100 memberohip fee plus $1250 subscription Subacript ions available membership Ages areas July 1 curreot year Please circle applicable fees New member Renewal Address change W Current expiration date MoYr NameAMA# Address city StoleZip 88 Model Aviation 5 A Les has also written 20-page booklet entitled Designing Build ing Indoor Props should real useful pitch gauge costs $1295 booklet $395 Add $250 handling shipping Send check Les Garber G & L Aero 2324 East Fifth Street Duluth MN 55812 case want talk things over telephone number 218/728-6841
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
K zLLI AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 2 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Detalis may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AMA Introduces Dues IIncentive First Time Members cademy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced excit ing dues incentive program encourage new members join association Now effect offers first time members prorated re newal rate based join AMA Only new Open Full Mem bers eligible does apply renewal current past members program designed first time members pay Open Full Member rate $40 joining AMA renewal notice next year member charged prorated amount based join date example new member joining First Quarter January 1March 31 will renew current Open Full rate next membership year joining Second Quarter April 1June 31 will receive 25% discount joining Third Quarter July 1September30 will receive 50% discount joining Fourth Quarter September 30December 31 will receive membership remainder year plus next year AMA Executive Council adopted program during April meeting AMA Headquarters program recommended special Ad Hoc Dues Committee comprised AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankowski Director Operations Robert Vojslavek information about program contact AMA 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 AMA Unveils IntroductorY] Program Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced Intro ductory Pilot Program allows chartered clubs instruct nonAMA member modelers providing liability insurance coverage non-member club Under innovative program non-member modelers can receive aeromodeling instruction club designated Intro Pilot pe riod 30 days starting first flying session training must take place chartered club field under direct one-on-one su pervision instructor program covers training activities Non-member trainees allowed fly organized event sanctioned otherwise Available AMA chartered clubs program allows designa tion maximum three Intro Pilots per club Intro Pilots must Open members submit Introductory Pilot Designation Form signed club officer AMA Headquarters $40 fee fee addition current membership dues Intro Pilots may train club must pay fee club Neither club nor Intro Pilot can charge non-member training fees Any modeler has never AMA member eligible participate program During 30 day instruction period non-member protected under AMAs liability insurance coverage No other membership benefits apply Participation program one-time basis An extension cannot granted reason Prior end 30 day period non-member can join AMA continue liability insurance coverage enjoy other membership benefits obtain detailed information packet about AMA Introduc tory Pilot Program contact AMA Special Services Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 ext 274 t MA Announces New Dues Schedule 1992 Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has announced plans institute revised dues schedule 1992 membership year Effec tive January 1 1992 several membership categories will dropped others will see adjustments dues rate significant revision elimination Open Lim ited Member category members receive Model Av iation magazine Ail open members will join renew next year Open Full Members current $40 rate receive magazine Please note will no increase Open Full Member dues 1992 youth members age 19 under dues will $14 clude magazine $2 decrease current rate $16 Youth No Publication Membership option has dropped Increases planned Second Adult Senior Citizen rates rate second adult members residing same ad dress open member will $22 members will re ceive magazine subscription Members age 65 above will join $30 enjoy same benefits open member including magazine subscription Other changes include increases Life Membership fee $1500 Affiliate Membership $20 elimination Booster Membership revised dues schedule approved AMA Executive Council during April meeting AMA Headquarters revisions proposed Ad Hoc Dues Committee composed AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankow ski Director Operations Bob Vojslavek D 1992 AMA Dues Schedule Effective january 1 1992 Open Fuli Continued page 75 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Can Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styiss me Manager Reggie wanerson Director intamai Communication/Education Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Floss B McMuiien Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum Curator Hurst Bowers General Counsel Bob Jackson September 1991 71 AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council tacluivatent Board Directors basicaliy composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What ssy space however matter personat viewpoint sole responaibitity author views may may repressnt officiai position AMA Executive Council II SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr last Sound Model Aeronautics handbook has mailed charter clubs Copies will also available cost $10 including postage individual handbook something will solve questions problems will provide guide making progress quiet operation monthly article Model Aviation articles other pub lications will further assist contents handbook will go far using additional data Use other published bits up date extension handbook Academy should publish other technical papers order sat isfy mandate bylaws now ground has broken manual comments regard would useful Tell us what would like see print Products One primary difficulties task helping mem bers operate quietly apparent reluctance part engine manufacturers/distributors provide good muffler engine market K&B outstanding example com pany does its Sportster series engines should have purchase aftermarket muffler especially already paying muffler engine Another engine market will include effective muffler also set vibration isolators well engine MOKI made Hungary marketed Davis Diesel Devel opment muffler Soundmaster sold Davis Isomounts Check Davis specifications etcetera range engines 51 cu Control Line engine 36 Twin Mufflers automatically provided CL Marine twin engine photo shows MOKI 61 RC Pitts-style Soundmaster muffler Helos jets occasion take look some 1A-octave band readings few Helicopters ducted fan aircraft thing Helicopters seem share propeller-driven aircraft har monics fuselage fully encloses entire drive mechanism Helicopter uses good muffler shows very low decibel levels higher harmonics exhaust blade passage frequen cies total sound level also appears lower case ducted fan shows much same thing taking readings recent Fan Fly Fentress NALF impressed amount sound-level reduction area couple years ago common read 114-118 dBA time around saw 98 dBA less standard sound level meter aircraft flown Bob Vi olett fans turning 23-24000 rpm Bob will tell comes much development fan pipe ducting geometry total engineering really shows what possi ble Compare type reading aircraft powered CMB engine so-called nitro pipe Byron fan unit turning about 19000 rpm produced reading 115 dBA octave band analyzer dB levels up 100 fre quencies up maximum range 20000 Hz j state higher frequencies might travel far lower frequencies fact remains fly rela tively close proximity others rather moot point Quieter operation possible Bob Violett proves case next photo shows stable aircraft flown Bob daughter Patty Mid-Atlantic Fan Fly Bob advocate op erating ducted fans manner will permit use existing sites should vein Bob wrote piece titled Reduced Power April 1991 issue Inlet quarterly published Bob Violett Models Inc article has some excellent advice modelers re printed Bobs approval Portions might properly considered some type advertising however advice benefi cial model fliers relatively few modelers see publication new concept timely model fan jet engines years now commercial airline industry has us ing reduced power take-off weight runway conditions would permit goal Save fuel save unnecessary wear-andtear engines real aircraft engines de-rated ultimate power-producing capability Engine life safety operation full scale counterparts can operate concern engine life expectancy shouldnt BVM Inc have exper imenting techniques fuel systems result greatly ex tended engine life reliability advent efficient power systems airframes necessary operate engine full tilt entire flight Ineffi cient systems antiquated design required engine scream its guts out just keep model airborne history flying BVM jets no ducted fan engine produced manufacturer can put out its maximum power forever production run manufacturer engine can make small changes design materials improve power longevity product will long time before can buy 500 flight engine Per haps no dollar limit could have soon get best performance longevity out state-of-the-art engines must Use good fuel ie blended especially fan engines least 20% oil content run engine too lean Cease running engine anything goes wrong such pressure leak blown glow plug pipe seal etc Fix problem Operate engine reduced power except take-off se lected high speed fly-bys selected vertical climbs aerobatic ma neuvers Reduce power turnarounds during cruising flight much good advice Two very significant points last two recommendations follow bits ad vice would greatly reduce sound levels over full extent footprint covered aircraft Keep higher power oper ation close over site proper combined greater effort quiet efficient power operation will surely help flying site retention Everything would much improved could op erate types aircraft sites E 72 Model Aviation Moki engine 61 RC Bob Violetts stable PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing 1991 National Rally 1991 National Aeromodeling Rally held Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio tremendous success AMA modelers general public great cooperation weathermanlow 80s sunny modelers combined fly nearly 150 hours during two-day event Buckeye Aero Squadron Spirit America Show Teams put dazzling performances thrilled both modelers public alike Static model display souvenir sales concessions added carnival-like atmosphere An estimated crowd 8000 spectators attended event Articles Dayton Daily News public service announcements local ra dio stations television coverage Saturdays evening news helped draw public also publicity Cincinnati En quirer Coast Coast magazine Delta Airlines Sky magazine United States Air Force Museum unique attraction encouraged modelers attend modelers took time out flying tour enjoy exhibits largest aviation mu seums world spectators asked questions took home literature about AMA sport Hopefully some will become involved hobby result attending Rally least will gain knowl edge sport appreciation enjoy Taking place Dayton birthplace Wright brothers site countrys largest air bases home extraordinary aviation museum National Rally nostalgic aviation theme captivated modelers public luck next years Na tional Rally will just successful Make plans now mall shows Although summer fall prom ise months model flying fun too soon plan mall show Mall shows excellent club activity winter months create team atmosphere club promoting aero modeling public Public knowledge support impor tant factor finding keeping flying sites mall show may also encourage non-modelers get involved sport An influx new members can sometimes give club much-needed jumpstart providing volunteers officer candi dates manpower Most malls receptive modeling displays mall market ing offices report model aviation shows bring foot traffic other special event AMAs Marketing Department has literature giving helpful hints organize run successful mall show also provide pro motional handouts no cost clubs holding show en sure literature arrives time recommend requesting least month advance After mall show completed AMA will send mall show pin club members participated request form pins included package promotional literature Mall shows win-win situation everyone Clubs receive pub licity recognition themselves sport public troduced exciting hobby mall gets customers have choose mall set date contact AMA assistance information joint effort various clubs Alamogordo New Mexico gan experience flying site problems didnt search individu ally new sites formed coalition approached city government united organization Comprised Alamogordo Model Aviators Silent Flyers Model Gliders Spaceport Model Rocket Club Model Racecar Club coalition requested city allocate 10 acres park land modeling purposes site would used 250 mod elers communities including Alamogordo Las Cruces White Sands Missile Range Holloman Air Force Base coalition also proposed city financially assist con structing area modeling site capable hosting regional national contests argued such contests would create income city provided financial impact statements back claim estimated site could host six 12 contests per year including Flight Fest sites premier event After reviewing proposal city agreed lease land coalition help develop site list made citys coalitions responsibilities City Alamogordo installed road parking area cleared graded RC aircraft rocket area constructed RC model car RC Glider areas paved circles Control Line Helicop ter flying supplied electrical water service model car aircraft areas provided support acquiring benches signs road marker bleachers ntinpd on75 September 199173 sign marks entrance Hobby Park joint venture tween City Alamogordo New Mexico coalition area modeling clubs some creative thinking hard work mod elers Alamogordo now enjoy first-class flying site support city government Members Catalina R/C Modelers Cholla Choppers CIL Club joined forces mall show Foothills Mall Tucson Ar izona clubs reported high degree audience interest Mall shows great way clubs gain recognition support Jim Hoffman Phoenix Arizona shown above Windswept 4 Jim won $25 prize Demonstrating Outstanding Modeling Skills Craftsmanship model during Southwest CL Contest cash prize donated Yellow Cab Company teresting because associated modeling PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am Santa Maria California working RPV project Vandenberg AFB Unfortunately miss AMA Rally Dayton Ohio Indoor Nationals Johnson City Tennes see Free Flight Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Hopefully will make July Nationals Lawrenceville has busy year consulting projects remote-controlled un manned aerial vehicles UAVsthe new term RPVs Modelers can take pride contributions made modeling technology such projects success RPVs Gulf War great source personal professional satisfaction Vandenberg AFB actually using on-base model club flying facility clubs name Wingsnappers conduct flight operations very thankful club very gen erous cooperation support getting job done have also opportunity visit Tn-Valley R/C Clubs facility Santa Maria San Luis Obispo Sb Flyers Fly-In held Qesta Col lege has great meet California fliers note same degree enthusiasm Ive found everywhere go Giant Scale Fly-In San Luis Obispo well attended some really neat planes evidence visited Tom Easterday others discuss Reno-style Pylon Race will hold Madera California October event will first its kind large birdscopies Reno racers time have over 60 entries including fliers other countries Id like make show Im enjoying beautiful cool weather coast California far different enjoyable hot humid Florida weather time year witnessed unique twist Quickie 500 Pylon race Tn-Valley RIC Club club event fliers judged fast flying also building skills fabricating craft winners score combination building flying scores UAVs RPVs thought might interested what flying Vandenberg AFB 125 lb airplane fabricated Army Aero Composites Dave Scullys operation Medway Ohio conventional high-wing built-up structure mostly hardwood plywood employing two-wheel conventio nallanding gear powered A&M SACS 116 cuin 20 hp two-cylinder engine use Menz 28 x 12 prop flies about 100 mph max speed Stall speed just about 45 mph wingload ing about 7 lb/ft squared definitely model airplane employ BTA autopilot its controlled JR 347 PCM using big servos payload experimental laser sensor developed Schwartz Electro-Optics Orlando Florida have video transmitter downlinks gather sensor performance data also use Digicon Telemeter system Tachometer Model TT-01 mea sure flight velocity airspeed readout real help setting up landing Touchdown always 45 mph must hit approach end runway very precisely run off other end hundred twenty five pounds brakes doesnt stop very fast have added phenolic rub blocks wheels shorten landing roll flight control sluggish compared mo del Landings must set up precisely since ship just doesnt ma neuver rapidly modelone must plan ahead Great Passes just received word Johnny Clemens has left us real tragedy modeling since Johnny its ardent supporters have known Johnny years have always admired enthusiasm zest life Johnnys major contribution modeling long service Academy served terms both President vice presidentlonger other President AMA Johnny strong supporter acquisition own Headquarters facility dream helped make happen always Nationals always available needed working heart out AMA too bad modelers like Johnny Clemens Johnnys wit jokes legendary Hes kind Hall Famer will never another quite like him Wherever Johnny love thank sincerely accom pushed making aeromodeling exquisitely enjoyable fun hobby AMA extend condolences family friends world around will always remember him fondness D 74 Model Aviation Some members Santa Maria California Tn-Valley Club left right Chuck Barnes Chet Persons Patrick Mariett Gene dridge Don Brown Bill Tucker Dr Art Major president An enthu siastic group Tn-Valley Pylon Flyers Facility owned city club devel oped Vahon Yeterian founder Vandenberg AFB Wlngbusters RC Club Goldberg Ultimate witnessed first flight loves Vatton great help us flight test program Vandenbarns View Big Bird Fly-in San Luis Abispo California slightly somber mood around being written have just learned Johnnie Clemens passed away Dallas June 13 cant say wasnt somewhat expected still comes shock happens Johnnie served AMA ways lifetime would impossible count much less list addition serving eight years AMAs pres ident Johnnie served unbelievable 22 years AMA Executive Council considered himself peacemaker group Now dont know much peace Johnnie created can say Johnnie responsible lot pride organization Johnnie presented little bit dichotomy worked him AMA would forever preach needed add dignity AMA pick up microphone tell longest jokes known man Its funny now think back times groaned mere prospect Johnnie picking up mic rophone yet its going difficult think never hearing voice again Johnnie visionary AMA first envision AMA owning its own HQ made architectural model HQ building Reston big part laying out Somehow cant help thinking would have done same Mun cie project better health Johnnie uncanny ability however memory birthdays anniversaries swear Johnnie remembered birthdays nearly everyone knew wives kids dont know times Johnnie would remind anniversary kids birthdays Its also funny remember Johnnies stories him talking God usually about model airplanes Well Johnnie talk ing God now eavesdrop conversation Im sure would hear Johnnie telling God of wonder ful things AMA has done trying dignify everything said can hear him now saying see pictures Grand Marshall Saint Patricks day parade Dallas Somehow picture Johnnie Clemens will stick mind fit well however have bit advice God dealing Johnnie God dont give him microphone Godspeed Johnnie AMA will represented Johnnies memorial service John Worth Gene Hemple Its particularly appropriate John Worth Johnnie worked together well ac complished much 22 years Believe actually got out old Tipo flew Wright Brothers Contest Dayton couple weeks ago ball learned few things process First can still fly air plane Second can fly bifocals Its tough get old third still sunburn badly bleed fact got sunburned Saturday couldnt go back up Sunday Now remember always wore long-sleeved shirts contests following weekend AMA National Rally Dayton again able spend Saturday flying really impressed way Rally ran Everyone seemed have great time plenty flying some beautiful airplanes complaint heard heard over over about lack direction signs find way site Frankly always have problem Wright-Patterson gate have open weekends up back off National Road Air Force doesnt particularly like temporary signs over place stuck guess prefer hundreds people wandering around lost opposed eyesore signs AMA schedule keeping hopping lately FF Nation als Lawrenceville week insurance/safety committee meet ing next Tuesday Wednesday RC Masters starting Tuesday Florida may have miss due conflict its two weeks till RC CL Nationals week between Nationals Oshkosh Oh yeah Sally celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary July 23 right between Nationals Oshkosh can get having adjust schedule AMAs growth rate has dropped little behind previous years approximately 2 percent isnt anything panic over may indicative leveling off activity model aviation per haps have simply signed up vast majority fly model airplanes either case its pretty much agreed lim iting factor growth places fly need to obtain flying sites keep ones already have may popular think day will have come effective mufflers will required internal combustionpowered model airplanes flying site save may very well own surprising to have someone out crowd AMA Annual meeting chastise AMA having instituted some across-the-board noise rules Vince gave outline progress Muncie site George Steiner gave excellent presentation frequency control Howard Crispin presented latest noise reduction technology wasnt too bad annual meeting Now could figure out get people attend Another very nice thing unveiled meeting new book Sound Model Aeronautics written Howard distributed AMA think copy will sent AMA chartered club Enough month Keep em flying Dues Cont pg 71 age 19 over July 11992 Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance subscrip tion Model Aviation Second Adult Membership$22 age 19 over July 1 1992 living same address Open Full Member Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance No publication Senior Citizen Membership$30 age 65 above Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Youth Full Membership$14 age 19 July 1 1992 Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Life Membership$1500 Contact AMA detailed information regarding Life Membership program Affiliate Membership$20 Membership foreign modelers providing insurance coverage flying United States PR Cont pg 73 coalition modeling clubs agreed pave main aircraft runway also rocket launch pad funding permitted fi nanced improvements donations local sources also agreed keep noise levels minimum overfly hous ing area provide maintenance site Thanks some creative thinking hard work diligence modeling clubs Alamogordo now have custom-designed site endorsed supported city Perhaps club can follow lead Alamogordo modelers youre searching next flying site First unite other area clubsthere strength numbers Second look ways make proposed flying site attractive site managerif can benefit hobby eager help Finally contact AMA Flying Site Assistance package full information help develop proposal successfully acquire flying site Way go next time club holds contest fun fly approach local merchants businesses prizes Usually merchants happy help able Take Pride America Update President Bush signed law Take Pride America Act end 101st Congress last bills passed enjoyed broad bipartisan support legislation establishes permanent Take Pride America fice US Department Interior enables office sol icit accept donations private organizations authorizes Con gress appropriate funds permits volunteer workers also provides opportunity Americans donate time resources campaign tax-free allowing Take Pride fice allocate resources needed TPIA Act sustains interdepartmental participation federal partnership has successful its six-year history Continued page 83 September 1991 75 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road HamIlton OH 45013 June 13 1991 Day Sorrow Past President AMA member Model Aviation Hall Fame Johnny Clemens passed away due complications long illness remember 1979 reading Johnnys Hall Fame write up pages Model Aviation magazine article said Johnny Clemens old Methuselah its just has highly visible figure world aeromodeling long long time dozen years ago Johnny infected modeling bug early 1922 18 years later 1940 opened hobby shop Hobby Counter ran 51 years Prior opening Hobby Counter Johnny connected largest manufacturers model airplanes Comet Models reputed earliest Comet models family natural energetic outgoing person like Johnny Clemens would eventually become actively involved AMA activities Prior being elected AMAs president 1970 time another held al elected appointed office AMA Johnny also highly visible international scene serving vice president FA Committee International Aeromodel ing ClAM including service Chairman ClAM Informa tion Education Subcommittee Johnny served US voting delegate ClAM head AMA annual delegation FAI meetings Johnny District VIII vice president years moving force behind bringing National Model Airplane Champi onships Dallas 1950 served contest director event Johnny instrumental establishing relationship existed years between Navy AMA what re member good old days Navy Nationals As member AMA Contest Board personally drafted very first Con trol Line rules used AMA Johnny handled important public re lations responsibilities liaison AMA Navy Hobby Industry Association media years MC annual post-Nationals 8 Ball Banquet thank-you affair Navy generous assistance na tional competitions As longest serving president AMA Johnny focused ef forts securing better public image modeling improv ing communications AMA organization itself Paramount Johnnys beliefs AMA should continue battle model ers rights needs especially respect additional RC fre quencies obtaining flying sites letter late last year Johnny admitted slowly losing health battle making attempt pass along through series phone calls letters information concerning people made significant contributions AMA aeromodeling kind peo ple may easily overlooked people Johnny felt should documented hard work relayed infor mation Art Leneau Maurice Teters others did want gotten first jobs AMA organize AMA held Na tional Championships Fortunately Johnny Clemens knew wealth information able share notes practical tips Navy years assisted greatly creating present Nationals Operations Manual During long illness able talk Johnny hospital several times talked about AMA future AMA able get several very good ideas Johnny enjoyed keeping currentmaking contributionright last possible opportunity Johnnys lifeblood telling jokesespecially about modelers remember today goes like St Peter devil talking day about state affairsyou know modern medicine people living longer know devil said its really boring around herenot much ought get some kind activity going St Peter replied Hey would great have big model airplane contest second thought dont think would fair because good fliers up devil retorted Oh thats okay lets have contest because Contest Directors down Well can have contest now best CD just walked through Pearly GatesE 76 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 scene above April Executive Council meeting Howard Crispin left enjoy moment Ed Mccullough receives commemorative T-shirt Guess says diddly squat other person unsung heroes major small contest country monitor frequencies handle impound registration keep scores What away some slower hours first time ever saw gang impound wave also promised guys wouldnt print names really see appreciate R scene May 31 FAI Heli Montgomery County MoacI copter team trials shows Horace Helicopter Association Hagen CD left Allen two clubs hosting FAI Hel Helper president Minia icopter Team Trial Shown ture Rotary Wings Northern above Russ Coxe president Virginia MRWV two club cooked fried clubs joined together put sweated served con fine team trial contest cession stand three days pride AMA Johnny Clemens 191 2-1991 Connetcut Maine / Masaadtusetts / New Hamp*e Rhode Idand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 Houlton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essen Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 B Greenwich Ave West Warwicir RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Cape Cod Council Model Airplane Clubs three clubs Cape Cod Cape Cod R/C Club Discover Flying R/C Club Otis Model Aircraft Club have formed CCCMAC coordinate activities keep other informed policies ban quet held Mildreds Chowder House April 61991 Bill Mon tague did excellent job MC evening Senator Henri Raus chenbach talked about community relations Coast Guard Ensign Ewell Long talked about rescue techniques mechanics hel icopters flying Several awards prizes presented Roys R/C Hobby New England Hobby donated some prizes about 63 people present Barb would like thank clubs inviting us great time Instructing hire some people charging flight instruction Some have own facilities insurance have no problem fact probably performing good service However have problem person uses club facility charges flight instruction some cases dont inform students club instruction available some students arent club members isnt fair club might defined business pursuit may affect insurance coverage paying flight instruction club facility ask around may able obtain good instruc tion paying Spectacle Pond Float Fun Fly Discover Flying R/C Club sponsored event held May 11-12 1991 26 fliers about 50 aircraft Saturday fine day winds quite strong Sunday met nine-year-old Jay Baker heard about CCCMAC banquet Jay becoming quite skilled pilot flying pond has participating Com bat events held Cape previous column wrote about Stearman Sam Abdow building model now complete shown nhntnfl September 1991 77 ruyuaIuu uayvvuUI Fifty Year AMA Members Recently have talked two people have AMA members over 50 years have mem ber 50 years would like mention column Let know send picture have Senator Henri Rauschenbach CG Ensign Ewell Long Dave Eldredge presents 50-year AMA patch Ed McCarty Bill Montague R presenting painting Bill Parandes 1 modeler banquet paintings done Bill Sam Abdow model Stearman full-scale background New Yo4t New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT II John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 70 Froelich Farm Rd Ilickaville NY 11801 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 5 Broadway Yonkera NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple La Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Coatello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Junchkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saxter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts As AMA member individual group 139229 involved way another multi-faceted hobby/sport aer omodeling goes what impact will have upon society future strictly up us As looks things appear bright prospect let us maintain vigilant quiring yet encouraging attitude thus earning respect con fidence public large well other Let safety overall concern Now turn corner enter new era aeromodeling wit Giant Scalea mounting concept involving Radio Controlled model aircraft weighing much 100 lb per copy thus exceeding con siderable margin current weight-limit 55 lb mandated AMA rules undoubtedly already aware AMA working conjunction lnternationai Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA undertake joint experimental testing program aimed de termining feasibility safety standards involved such activi ties Further sayeth Pertinent Points Prospective Pilots planning get started flying Radio Controlled model aircraft will certainly interested certain enlightening obser vations Mr John Bruns appearing recent issue clubs news letter MAAW Flyer John flight instructor Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY such excellent position offer number constructive suggestions ease lot seeking become accomplished miniature aircraft pilots John favors AO-size engine anything larger stage learning process flying characteristics much smoother opinion learner does need hottest ABC pump trainer feels so-called sportcraft best able resist impact imposed student pilot beginners Mr Bruns favors four-channel radio Le throttle rudder elevator aileron Most importantly warns fly alone fly times presence reliable instructor during training period Visual Arts Department case become bored monthly palaver note seek break monotony enriching text bits photographic ineptness interspersed mercifully vastly supe rior production various contributors shall begin months collection shot made Nick Ziroli recent contest picture took last year Cradle Aviation Expo booth operated Show Meroke Radio Control Club 1990 edition Expo along descriptive notes simply got lost shuffle hence failed appear column guys have kindly understanding regarding regrettable omission have sportingly accepted apology rate picture best wishes fine group Welcome news Chopper Chaps reproduce part important article appearing IRCHA Bulletin newsletter International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association written its secretary Tim Nash has say First notice no longer AMA National Airplane Cham pionships last year Courtesy IRCHA some folks listening us AMA events name finally includes us Heli guys IRCHA will running Helicopter portion 1991 AMA Nationals Nationals will held Lawrenceville Illinois again year Helicopters will flying 17 miles away Mt Carmel Airport did 1990 first time Helicopter com petition will flown main site other events except Soar ing Gear up Secured 78 Model Aviation 1 Though known highly regarded AMA members con nection assortment Headquarters duties Bob Underwood does appear photographs would imagine main title Technical Director would believe what huge assortment responsibilities inherent brief title dedication rare talents say hail Bob see Bob fielding members question years District 2 membership meet ing 1991 WRAM show weiisviue area maii Plane ocexy recent edition club newsletter WAS Ilappenin edited Milt Green reports example good PR characterized plan ning groups annual banquet featured guests lo cal mayor lady Milt cited success affair reported following encouraging response hizzonor few brief remarks Mayor complimented club ex cellent facilities have developed field noted pleasure constructive use found particular property behalf village WeIlsviIie Mayor thanked club pay ing taxes land add Nice going WASPS nere soory connecoeo wion mis nexo snot wnicn mignt just well relate brief rather late date goes involves Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VlcePresldent 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Eiiis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr Hew Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaiy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8970 Wow National Fun Fly Dayton Ohio now history two outstanding days enhanced weather friendly personalities participants event should held District III year Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson provided fabulous backdrop Anyone interested past current aviation found some thing interest multitude aircraft display research library fantasticscale documentation abounds Two AMA air show teams Buckeye Aerosquadron Spirit America Show Team performed very admirable fashion certainly have developed superb style public presenta tion oecial thank offered ladies gentlemen Spirit America Show Team Publicity key success modeling show Bill Baker AMA Headquarters staff generated post-editorial report Rally may interested some information Seven newspapers published information Rally cover age included Cincinnati Dayton Muncie Van Wert Fifteen ra dio stations aired public service announcements and/or interviews Four television stations produced video airing during event Magazines recognized National Rally included Boys Life Chevy Outdoors Coast Coast Delta Sky Highways Motorhome Magazine above can see aeromodel ing publicity very positive event Several District Ill AVPs helped produce Rally Included Dave Ellis West Virginia John Hathaway Pittsburgh Jay Mealy Clearfield Joe Vislay Toledo Jays wife Judy also helped AMA trailer Thanks again folks AMA club members long distance attended Rally following pictures provide highlight some attendance Modeling events provide excellent place us swap stories Sometimes stories createdtry AVP Jay Mealys son Chris attendance nifty little fun-fly model demonstrating ability engine stopped low inverted pass Instead rolling upright Chris made inverted landing damage being removal top glow plug As Chris prepared next flight discovered landing gear broken question can land upside down damage landing gear see Chris might ask him about some additional excitement produced September 1991 79 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Radio Control Aircrafters Buffaio New York Mike Kundrat STARS Brad- Marva Clingerman Prop ford PennsylvaniaFloppers Tim Treneff Licking Co Flyers Harry Burcham Black Swamp Flyers Ellis Mealy assist flight line Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Ron Gray wife Universal SIgnalsRIC Flyers Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Noith Carolina Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT V Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferriwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetleville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 RPV/UAV There have articles concerning remotely piloted ve hicles now commonly called unmanned aerospace vehicles number publications articles quite often very well done much enhance versatility aircraft have blatantly ignored very important facet very ex istence heritage contributions aeromodelers technology performance also small matter individuals also long-standing members Academy after-glow Gulf War should provide little credit mem bers AMA President Don Lowe has engaged RPV work years both employee United States Air Force directly volved research development Wright-Patterson AFB recent years consultant Don alone type work names read like roll call active AMA members num ber well known area competition setting world records District IV far being alone re gard Maynard Hill former AMA President best known among model ers world records has set still holds such things Radio Control speed distance altitude duration May nard has instrumental development number radiocontrolled vehicles military has own consulting design facility purpose Maynard has also invented demonstrated electrostatic autopilot vehicles several members have intimately involved what probably best known RPVs active service Pioneer manufactured AAI Cokeysville Maryland RPV became well known result Gulf War group Iraqi troops surrendered Pioneers next photo Bic Green standing new AAI product Bic has involved Pioneer very beginning Bics background Bic well known Radio Control Pattern flier District IV actively competes F3A Bic alone AAI Steve Stricker known flying Tournament Champi ons also flies AAI current president Radio Control Modelers Baltimore Ron Stahl also part team Incidently Ron will heading up team will put MARC Show next year Another important member involved Pioneer Mike Dean Mike active duty US Navy stationed Patuxent River Na val Air Test Center Mike flew Pioneer long time test program also completed tour board battleship Gulf area before recent crisis during first deployment air craft Mike president Patuxent Aeromodelers active member IMAA follows naturally because father Bob Dean District IV director IMAA Pioneer Giant model think Pioneer something should see aircraft Bic standing next photo taken AAI dis play MARC Show June 1 aircraft company develop ment called Guardian big radio controlled aircraft has 34 foot high aspect-ratio wing Guardian designed fly altitudes high 15000 feet have duration 15 hours powered 75 hp engine Among other things vehicle mostly invisible due its composite construction district can probably identify individuals involved level radio control activity should make point relate sport very important aspect countrys defense ces Much technology used vehicles developed miniature aircraft AMA members actively involved levels categories model flying talk pol iticians out about flying sites should inform extremely important contribution aviation District Happenings Two significant events held district during month June unfortunately both held same weekend fact several events held first week end month probably interfered some planning Anyway two events FAI Helicopter team selection MARC Show held within few miles other team selection held District Columbia RC Club field Germantown Maryland part park system de cided use Maryland site after some difficulty use Manassas National Battlefield site adverse problem process fact meet took place during un usual hot spell no radio problems encountered accord ing sources accident second event MARC Show Timonium Maryland considerably exhibitors year hope show will continue grow very likely move larger building fairgrounds will soon necessary Some ex hibitors chose go out field Saturday evening demon strate products press others able attend treated some outstanding demos would probably beneficial some means transport could set up take interested par ties out site lack adequate parking precludes general tendance feel sure anyone saw Florio competition fun fly air craft Sunfly flown Jim Martin Hobby Lobby impressed exhibitors would sure profit live ex posure Some exhibitors including Nick Ziroli first time John Kirk stepping down overall director show has worked since start Ron Stahl current club president will taking over operation Basically nothing changes except effort grow CASA Cross Country Soaring meet also held few miles away weekend other events within easy driving distance Timonium Richmond Area RC Club held Pattern contest over same period show grows enough perhaps some alternatives could take place some other schedules D 80 Model Aviation Renew @1 See Card Page 99 V Alabama Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneasee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 yarn St Gibsonville FL 33534 Gustavo Diaz E-12 Fraiias Gunynabo PR 00657 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Th Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 James M Doc Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Frequency Coordinator Bsrnis Fields P0 Bon 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen Phone 904 6642517 FL 32048 Contest season now live District V want AMA rule book write Ill send Theyre free no charge So far month Ive Memphis watch Memphis Area Soaring Society stuff Also Courtland Alabama witness Dick Halls Spring Fling Fort Payne catch DeKaIb RIC Flyers quar ter scale event Corinth Mississippi see Meridian Modelers Third Annual Fun-Fly Tampa Florida witness Marion County Model Aircraft Flyer Ben efit local hospital next 21/2 weeks have five flying fields possible enjoy trying keep prom ises made ran District V VP office want see what AMA VP looks like invite blowout First come first served South Ocala Florida near little town Belleview Marion County Model Association has nice flying field U Childrens Miracle Network Telethon Day before yesterday Sunday attended Flyers Rally Benefit critically ill chil dren Ray Brown charity coordina tor Robert Jones Contest Coordinator Everybody good time pay two dollars get field money went directly University Florida Shands Hospital bottom previous column Ray Brown Robert Jones master minded oversaw Marion County Model Aircraft Associations efforts con duct fliers rally benefit did nice job Greg Rita Wilmon Ocala Florida busy watching others fly cle verly took picture standing next George Nichols P-51 Pictured below Georges P-51 geared engine George built scratch claims flies perfectly cannot re member engine displacement George seen picture inset gear retracts flight has flaps help takeoffs landings bottom previous column Gene Sanchez Ed Ruark tuning up little plane John Lindas Brandon Model Flyers fun fly bash Plenty people background waiting turn F See two pretty girls Mary Ann Grey Sonnia Barber watching Brandon Model Flyers Tampa Fun Fly needed have picture taken order make report Fun Fly complete September 1991 81 picture above Karen Blair Karen built Ugly-Stick model herself waiting turn fly herself model very well constructed men better look out John Hudson Linda Cooley con ducted area fun fly Tampa Florida June 2 everybody neighborhood showed up share fun gaggle spectators contestants alike stare awe four full-size aircraft buzzing Marion County Florida Model Association entertaining everyone flights real-size WW II AT6s RC show team demonstrations drawings prizes like fees donations will go Shands Hospital University Florida benefit crit ically ill children Florida southern Georgia First its kind model airplane club president Robert Jones promises continue effort D Illinois Indtana Kentucky Miasoun VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District Vi Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate VIce PresIdents Ron Ballard 5 Boa 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buanell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency CoordInator Paul Holaten 616 W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7786 h election year district know have spoken about once year want remind impor tance event An election measurements have indicate like dislike what Please sure vote time comes Im ballot let know what kind job think have done voting against feel Ive let down please vote put back office Ive done well vote appreciated No vote tells us nothing As writing know other person consid ering running against election know working hard us right now may make good VP district Only winning would let us know sure Ive already talked him about encouraged him run time read Ill know sure going would rather give name time case decides back off Later maybe Since know district several districts election year would like say something about though have Council works well together part always room some new blood would no need have elections Weigh vote carefully sure look track rec ords districts VP other candidates may find its time change Whatever exercise right vote election Ap proximately 10% voted district last time Id like see near 100% lose Remember could care less about competition still need some support Council other things such insurance issues Vote Alas weather has taken its toll time first two weekends going great trips weather changed last minute end high hopes total waste son got out new trainer headed field some training managed get often enough get him well way joining neophyte RC pilot completed some take offs landings has learned few basic maneuvers such snap rolls As can see time lost big mistake made letting him fly own airplane Super Hots Now wants take own Hmmm Maybe better get out old Hots wrecked few years back Ill have something fly though know read about ground-breaking Mun cie probably last month trip did make earlier month big thrill know question spending much money such project bennies doing its well worth Besides know its good invest ment Can imagine place like Oshkosh model airplanes know no other nation such site can hold major events having look over county site generally has too compromises can hold major events special terest groups such IMAA museum will seen tour Indiana could go on know understand already Shoot talk about enough guess Im just proud can its district did get Mint Julep Scale meet down Rough River close home during rainy weekend took chance tired staying home Anyway saw reduced turnout event weather sure stopped lot people Thats too bad cause lot flying going great thing Fun Scale turnout believe filled very well other Scale events fact events think no time regular Scale events memory serves right think least 20 flying event Again great day bull sessions never got too hot whole day meant could work around chatting Cal Etlel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Florisant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 time though took some time watch flights really liked P-38 days i may build really like power up front impressive Hey did find July column screwed up Did really think Id lost mind sent it just fine During paste up paragraphs got shuffled around Move part about Rich mond Indiana club after first two pictures Maybe will bean ar ticle can make better sense wish hadnt happened wasnt first time Ive seen happen also see sometimes making grammar changes believe could challenged As long dont change too much ruin what Im trying say can stand some changes change char acter statement Im trying make get bent out shape Enough travels got some pictures district its time show first comes group Po plar Bluff Missouri call themselves Freelancers RC Club event hold year builders contest As can see photo fellahs serious group builders hav ing trouble picking got may want sneak back Cheetah Before go Ive got tell Ive finally gotten Missouri again gods gave us break weather long enough two delightful events happen Ill telling about next month Ive promising long time tell finally made Enough now . 82 Model Aviation Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kanaas City MO 84114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 next photos trom Latayette Cloud jockeys ot Latayette indiana As usual successful event guys As can see yourself show filled ceiling beautiful air planes dont mind Ill just fill up rest column photos Iowa MichigM / Minnesota Wiscoflain V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice PresIdent Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 41098 Asaociate Vice PresIdents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzger 2525 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Weal 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L Steve Dudzinski East 9278 FlorIda Livonia Ml 48150 come Nationals again few weeks left pre pare models Rumor has may Northwest Coast next year will Muncies turn show what AMA can modelers Don Lowe gave Executive Council member tag says Dont yell Im volunteer has long trying period pushing forward idea national model sport flying site seems complaints too few people will see site Well image will generate will everyones benefit Look what EAA has done full-size sport aviation Gone Flying. Forever very sad news phoned Panch Morris great little guy Johnny Clemens left us first became member EC great help orientation welcome confidante great fun dig through old very old modeling mags see photos having fun aeromodeling very prominent personage Nationals idea Na tional Fun Flys came active thoughts will miss phone calls thoughts Muncie direction AMA should follow having known him will always warm remembrance last column related demise State Meet Well CL cat egory contest will run Rouge Park September Keep watching contact Marc Warwashana want extra information OK photographers out need pics western end districtand make members models col umn can see read what others doing give some recognition am running short such material have dig through what have taken help library new format column may present problem estimating number charac ters needed its worth try too much sameness leads deter ioration nitro situation going very interesting Maybe should resurrect formula used UKsome gas amyl acetate thinkbut its still no substitute Its like trying copy balsawood Went up visit Frankenmuth Model Flyers Club famous town eye-opener never visited before guys treated extremely well tour traditional meal have great field close middle town part community Look up tour area Sounds like floatplanes needed year fields under water heavy cleanup sessions required return fields flying condition again read some members complaining placement pond Muncie well least float-planers will taken care possibly well return ROW Free Flighters District Roundup MARCS thinking just thinking renewing its fab ulous Sailplane Symposium 1992 Twin Cities has unique infor mation line program membership use sounds extremely teresting Lets have details please e St Croix Valley has two new safety officers Gary Utley Mike Sewell Does club have Bong Eagles mention Kenny Lane has book pho tos newspaper clippings history model aviation Mil waukee RUF Stuf has new editor staff Congrats David Flick RAMS has logo-watches its members has formed sup port group called what else EWES million attaboys Ra cine RCC because sponsor no less two junior baseball teams VAM going help EM seaplane base during EM week Finally Grassfield Modelers can divided three groups make things happen watch things happen wonder what happened E Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Take Pride America partnership between government private sector helps provide real solutions environ mental problems further stewardship ethic America Farragut Flyers honored National Semifinalists Take Pride America Awards Ceremony last year efforts improve Farragut State Park Idaho TPIA program great ve hicle AMA clubs gain positive publicity recognition helping ensure environmental future nation formation packet about program call write AMAs Marketing Department next month September 1991 83 Leroy SalIence 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 60701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 en JUCKSO tne LOS ignais flu Morners Day session Leroy Setterlee photo Steve enqwst ana Mel Shapper Grasaflelds Feed Fly Boyd Bowdlsh photo uoraon van uaiens pnoto 0 tIle Kalamazoo Tflunderbirds display county DARE exhibit PRCont pg 75 Mareas Lolislana New Odehoisa Tees V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII VIce-PresIdent 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Asacolate Vice Preeldefita Chuck Andraka 606 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816 AVPffrequeflcy CooiUtar GM Horsirnan PO Box 490 Spring Branch TX 78070 AMA Dieplay Coordinator Karen HopkIns 5515 Brldgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroillon TX 76006 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Slant laid 26 Oakrldge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Slevena 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1136 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Houston Texas District 8 Fly-In Fly-In featured aspects mod eling just about type model Ron Nelson Alief Air Fame Houston Texas displaying Art Chester Jeep Model isa Haffke desIgn K&B 40 disappointed turnout District 8 meeting num ber issues discussed major issue lawsuit against AMA pertaining Control Line Speed accident California District 8 Fly-In will held Oklahoma 1992 So start making plans attendC 84 Model Aviation L Jeff Lehmam Houston Texas HARKS club immaculate 30% Ultimate weighIng 195 lb Engine 42 Sache Gene Hempei presenting 55 Weber superlol rvlce Award .. trlct 8 Fly-In gentleman works very hard promotIng model aviation having fun crave Inalvlauals enaursa sun aireco traffic park cars left right Brad Lawson Bob Lawson Charles Copeiand Maff Hanson eame OT tL moaeisru uisonct 8 Fly-In left ngru nocrom row Ron Heiser Dale Hungerford Dimmitt Perldna Dieter Martin Back row left right Carl Clark Frank Williams Jack Fox Jorge 5neiaer quarKer-scais upr LnlpmunL model has strobe landing lIght talking pilaf. few members Bay Port Aero Club Deer Park Texas left right Randy Martin Doug Greer David Tanner Tim Harris Walter Ward Colorado Kansas Nab asic North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis DItulct IX VIce-PresIdent 8027W 81st Cirde Avada Co 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672750 Asacolats Vies Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th SI Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/n Radio Service Center 918 5 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3286 L Associate vice president Tom Boyd Nebraska writes Thanks look Nebraska again Frontier Flyers Fremont Nebraska have rechartered growing membership dedicated fun fliers typical problems dues insurance confusion still have fine following Lincoln Sky Knights ran out room mall show rain delayed Scale contest first ever Novice Pat tern contest Great way rebuild interest Pattern annual Fun Fly Barbecue drew big crowd relaxed pilots Desert Storm Trooper returned ready retire hear RCers should join Nebraska Free Flighters Hand Launch Profile Jet Glider contest thats mouthfulsounds like fun though much needed pitch chase exercise NFFs making inroads University Nebraska orga nizing supporting University Model Airplane Club newCook pavilion dream Indoor site NFF working great PR promote local newspaper carried quarter-page article NFF Tom Winter got nice promotional educational interview radio TV models construction materials instructional demonstration Congratulations fellows want introduce welcome Loup Valley Flyers Ne braska group chartered clubs District IX primary undertaking Robert McClure will somewhat unique group have three flying sites two counties four cities un der club Eight 12 crowd gathered miles Long City-North Loup area What excellent fellowship will Good luck Im sure well hearing Allan Worrest through Toms report introduces Lincoln Area Soaring Society LASS 1981 RC Sailplane enthusiasts Lincoln saw necessity having club provides unique needs year organized LASS chartered #1853 AMA first objectives acquire use flying site suited Soaring accomplished about six months after club organized large numbers LASS energetic club sup ported 82 later Nationals held Lincoln supplying lo cal manpower flying site Soaring event active community youth services area contests night flys fun flys have good newsletter As two RC Sailplane clubs state LASS strictly si lent modelsSailplanes Electrics Though located Lincoln welcome members throughout region AVP Tom Boyd also reports well save another month continues stated wanted organize District IX meeting Nebraska Hastings Skylarks jumped wanted sponsor Hastings sure Omaha fliers would slow down bit join us north south west could find us too year Commitments prior obligations have pre vented organizing help program time secure commitments time Headquarters personnel has spoken will try again fall 1992 Keep flying high Tom Whoa Travis has gotta jump Well what revoltin de velopment District IX waited out year 1990 put off promotion Rusa Mifler 980 N 3rd Carringlon ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 87401 Jim Rlcketta 516 5 CloudaB Sioux Falls SD 57103 district meeting could done specifically Nebraska fall District meeting whole lot easier put together Na tionals weve number Nationals Nebraska Theres lot can-do area Im having hard time delaying dis trict meeting another year asking another state pick up go such short notice think 1992 meeting spoken time well see wants come rescue fall members can en joy grow resources expertise typically brought together district meetings Also dont want miss out AMA budget money year passed last year having meeting District meeting budget money does carry over year next used way should changed opinion $2500 allotted yearly enough district meet ing anywhere especially district travel distances AVPs long Have ever tried travel north south area can go coast coast about what costs go Denver Colorado Bismarck North Dakota VP budget typically tapped lot out-of-pocket expenses absorbed personally number folks meeting Also local clubs typically make some substantial donations Id like able skip year once let meeting kitty build up adequate amount good good facili ties etc cost volunteer officers personal money par ticipate District IX has pioneer full-blown district meetings format process has used other districts much success has struggle over years get Executive Council buy idea money should set aside used good membership smaller meetings Nationals Rallys lot local fliers unable participate Feedback has consistently demonstrated value district meeting about pass up success stories district past 10 years Well have good meeting fall Just pa tient look plans announcements little later year Well beginning sound like soapbox item Ill prob ably get some hot mail calls Thats okay job up grabs three years Tom Boyd would probably like some relief get retirement lets get some help goin out E September 1991 85 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 88207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82804 PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HQ703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviationsubscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertising Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission information full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Mzotia CalIfornIa HawaiI Nevada / Utah X DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DIstfSct X VIcePresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 961-6637 ~16 addreea EMAIL 7824747 Aseoclate Vice Prealdenta Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aba HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrio 8252 E Tumey Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7929 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Kai P Jensen 535 B Moans Lana Reno NV 99502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John Krohn 11227 Hadley St Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 95136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85745 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Beverly Wisniewaki 3316 South Kiowa Blvd Lk Havssu City AZ a6403 Frequency Coordinators George SteIner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95926 Phone 9163621982 L Cloy Marez 2626W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 hundred thousand enthusiastic spectators looked Cap itol City Barnstormers took sky time What thrill airshow center mile-long runway fans stacked ten deep behind safety rope McClelland Air Force Open House Ap preciation Day returning Desert Storm Troopers main man Rush Limbaugh flesh delivered keynote address usually shadow military teams Thunderbirds Blue Angels No majors time think AMA would pump-up proud over resulting show 30 short minutes over 20 objects flew came went up Ill save de tails show team antics another time Twenty minutes after show ended packed up motor home off Lost Hills Free Flight championships about five hours trip just short Colinga California 1-5 got best inside dual left-hand side Air Force Two tread steel-belted separated carcass broke off end tire holding other became steel-belted whip ravaging underside motor home time coasted stop 70-plus mph brake lines torn out propane lines ripped off emergency cable wound itself around axle much much result $700 tow bill six-hour ride back Sacramento cab truck took turns bouncing heads off ceiling knees off dash What really makes mad is1the fact again missed something Ive trying catch last two yearsa good Free Flight contest Hang Free Flighters Ill make yet Pictured below District Ten party wagon being winched trailer long ride home Wow feels just like last week turn report happenings assigned area must magazine lag time some thing nature Anyway theres lots report goes January 1 came some real good cold weather brave enough attend local New Years Day fun fly Lo gan Utah field Bridgerland RC Clubs outing have say very well attended Other clubs Utah area having fun snow including Ute RC Club club loaded bunch real go-getters make hobby something should proud club field located state land called Jordan River Park city Salt Lake has provided matching funds improve parcel land much better flying site Thanks go out Geoff Styles back AMA Headquarters jumping horn straighten out little mix-up Army Corps En gineers over old issue wetland So now Utes living proof AMA does work us very helpful way east ern clubs would envious field its paved runway park ing lot comforts home president club year Ron Christensen picture taken Walt Staff way warm 200 field gathering opportunity get St George Fun Fly again though VW bus lost its heart American Fork still made rest 300 miles pulled VW Rabbit pickup says modelers arent ingenious types people Thanks goes Leon Orton says truck hasnt run right since trip weather St George didnt cooperate again year came good time renewing old friendships seeing new proj ects fly Larry Wolfe Jet Hanger Hobbies some aircraft doing some impressive flying Maue Chie wowed crowd engine-out auto-gyro 500 feet tumbling end-over-end way down After landing feet admitted tumble wasnt planned crowd seemed completely under control Brigham City Fliers held its annual RC Auction April 20 al full house hobbyists static display brought overwhelm ing number quarter-scale aircraft year craftsmanship excellent Although time limit due previously scheduled basketball game auction completed time due great co ordinating club members Great job guys looks like month August going full month tra veling have calendar trips Winnemucca Reno Billings So clubs northern Nevada wondering what AVP looks like prepared worst will coming through plan visit fly fields last thing dont want anyone forget Utah State Pattern Championships going held Bridgerland RC Club field August 3-4 contest usually brings some really talented pilots fair warning get out practice Novice through FAI will go six rounds two days keeping best four flight scores always computer scorekeeping contestant judging will used Thats guy back Reggl Thanks Marc As usual bangup report slamdunk AVP Flash AVP John Krohn will contestant Unlimited Champion ship weekend October 5-6 Madera California picture follows John displays Sea Fury 488 San Gabriel Valley RC League club meeting Summers Gotta Fly Leading Edge Reginald R Keyawa 86 Model Aviation guys ringing New Year big way Jamboree being wInched up 300-mile trek back Sacramento now promised little late Herrres Marc DistrIct Ten AVP John Krohn displaying entry Unlimited Cham pIonship Good luck John Win Gipper obviously going too late just heard Homer Davenport Days August 4 neat relaxed fly-in arent pressures just nice place fly event run some very nice people site school field isnt asphalt flying area very nicely laid out youre flying rest family can take events town Plucked following about young AJ Seaholm Horse feathers Billings Flying Mustangs newsletter Seems like Mike Sperry wife took AJ along Vegas April Formula race AJ picked up plane Lyle Larson chose engine Henry Bartle go-power managed tenth out 30plus pilots included zeroed heat Way go AJ Wouldnt say Lyle Henry Mike Mrs Sperry really super folk Also Mustangs will host 91 Montana State Pattern Champi onships August 31/September 1 Should superior meet time read Executive Council may have voted hold 92 Na tionals Corvallis Oregon Chip Smith Na tionals coordinator came out HQ couple weeks ago early June looked over Corvallis Airport site Na tionals feels comfortable site couple other people look over also comfortable layout will required convince Coun cil have heard some local Free Flighters interested get ting involved Nationals Oregon may decide go ahead plans combined Nationals site know some good news just got note Mike Hazel Mike said going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low former format contest calen dar reports event articles photos clas sifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 will nice see FL back print weve missing Barry Kurath wrote what follows did make couple small editing changes fit text editor otherwise its pure Barry named Celebration Silent Flight first venture Electric events resounding success May 4 EMAC Evergreen Model Airplane Club PASS Portland Area Sailplane Society spon sored combined Electric/Soaring fun-fly old EMAC field east Vancouver weather beautiful turnout large flying great Blazers won What could ask Thirty three fliers attended Seattle Spokane Grants Pass Portland/Vancouver area crowd spectators also im pressive size enthusiasm flights greeted applause through out day Some 70-plus aircraft stood out mind included Bob Benjamins 60 Cobalt-powered Waco bipe original design Tiger Kitten Doug Boyds Sinus Sail plane powered 05 FAI-wind Cobalt Ben Almojuelas Showmaster electrified version Ken Willard design Showmonster 200% 60-powered version Jerry Holcombs Super Chip Sailplane Concept EP Helicopter powered Trin ity off-road car motor seven 1200 mAh SCR cells Rob Woods fleet aerobatic planes Rob entered tiny 02-powered aer obatic plane six-cell duration event making flight excess 11 minutes Scale airplanes attendance included Porterfield Mike Bambergs Klemm unfortunately folded wing de stroyed Taylorcraft flew exceptional realism except no exhaust noise fact quiet field CD Jerry Holcomb able listen soft classical music day ex cept watching big game portable TV Glider contingent also strong Tom Brightbills new Dodgson Saber drawing lot attention Doug Boyd new variable-diameter drum winch receiving favorable response tried possible ex ception Dave Johnson blew half stab off Windsong top first launch power fliers never seen winch operation greatly impressed Another sight unfamiliar majority power-types gaggle Hand Launch Gliders thermaling up near ground saw Craig Robinson Mike Bamberg Robin Robinson have long flights little Gliders closest came serious competition sixcell duration event two Old Tim ers aerobatic plane four Gliders entered Gliders beating Old sters through superior penetration big lift good distance away Gliders Robin Robinson Jerry Hol comb made two contes tants left air fly down below 10 feet altitude con tinue chase lift First Jerry climb ing Robin switched back forth until Jerry too low no motor battery left Robin still about 100 feet good 30 seconds power remaining Jerry landed Statistics gathered first 50 planes entered ran out forms follows power/number entries 05/27 15/four 02/four 60/two balance powered planes contained 40 25 035 Hi-Line 30 motors about four Hand Launch Gliders four Gliders powered Ford long-shaft motor deep-cycle marine battery other words winch Altogether finest days Ive ever spent enjoy ment radio controlled flying Jerry keeps insisting should again next year would argue him Danny Brewer took following pic tures Jerry Holcomb supplied number Bob Benjamin discuses merits Firekitten Doug Huffman Along about noon asked group would bring airplanes out group picture Note incredible diversity aircraft types flown during very first effort very nice event hope decide again next year Coming up August will along bunch noted annual Big Bird Bash OMAS Hogs Hollar BBQ Pfeiffer Field Barons Float Fly Cocollala ISS Scale Contest Ontario EAC Pattern Contest Creswell TCM Pattern Fin ley Soaring about weekend some Northwest Fl Champs Ar lington Get copy Northwest sched ule Bill Smith contest coordinator sending him self-addressed stamped enve lope asking Theres lots done contests see September 1991 87 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oragoir / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 g 503 234-4439 ompuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672422 Asaoclate VIca Prealdents Darrell AndarsonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ava NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 vancouver WA 9a6a4 Tom CashmanTom McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al culverDave Mullens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83676 Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 6 #69 Puysllup WA 98373 Aulatant Frequency CoordInator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 entto /Imojuela eniargea isen vviitiards Showmaster build Cobalt 60powered Showmonster industrial-size battery will give some kind feel size plane 60 does very well Contest Virector Jerry 1-lolcomo folds flis modified Graupner Chip Box 176 Good Old Nonny young friend Nonny hasnt favored us pomefor quite some time have new now fact first since bygone Star Skipper days thought bit maturer style remains Stygian like Model Airplane Nonny Moose kit kit. Until built model airplane model model Until flown wondrous flying machine thing beauty Stop Prop Wobble Dr Lester W Garber builds accuracy has designed pitch gauge instrument set propeller pitch precision gauge can help us construct high performance rubber props Peanut Scale Bostonian No-Cal Limited Penny full Pennyplane Easy Bs Flying Machines Eeyores Flying Machines wonderful picture book good text think should buy right now kids yourselo have waiting get little older like browse bookstoresall kinds especially bookstores children favorites Eeyores right near 1212 Broadway Manhattan Joel Fram owns two Eeyores book stores other being east side Manhattan Joel employees have really turned shops oases both parents children like remind old-time model airplane hobby shopsjust great places hang out features Broadway Eeyores window paint ings nice chat artist Brian Selznick graduate Rhode Island School Design put finishing touches murals shops two windows realize has paint everything backwards inside strollers can see correctly outside Brian regular employee available artist such window-paintings anywhere town As salesperson Brian guided great book introducing flying aviation youngsters FlyingMachines describes self fascinating discovery flying machinesfrom hot air bal loon supersonic jet book Number 22 24 Eyewit ness Books series Borzai Book published 1990 Alfred Knoff Inc New York Cost $1395 has great text Andrew Nahum terrific drawings art editor Mark Richards story goes way back 1804 Sir George Cayleys glider model Theres also 1845 20-ft steam powered model William Henson John Stringfellow lots lots moreBleriots 1917 Bristol Fighters engines propellers drawn beautiful detail color really fell love book recommend Buy can anywhere near New York City come Eeyores will happy kids will happy Ask Brian Show Support NFFS National Free Flight Socie y has always supported youngsters well high tech approach design Small field flying im portant international FAI classes Youth support activity has ranged NFFS Design Competition produced AMA Maxi Junior successor Delta Dart way Junior World Free Flight Championships Fred Wilson writes very helpful formation beginners 10 issues year publication NFFS Free Flight Digest already member strongly urge join Now biggest bargain As adult member can have children become NFFS members 50 cents Yes correct An adult membership subscription costs $15 annually less two-year basis Fourteen dollars 50 cents covers subscription other 50 cents membership already receiving Digest means youngsters 50 cents year can read come members too Realize youngsters like belong organ izations favor course recommend join up two-year hitch savings both NFFS Remember NFFS represents Free Flighters before AMA Ex ecutive Council membership counts Use th coupon below Mail NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 Make checks payable Natorial Free Flight Society Subscdption rates include annual fee $60 membership tIre National Free Flight Society balance fee category Subscription FREE FLIGHT NFFS Digest Subocriptions available membership MEMERSHIP FEES AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES Ii 2 yrl Age 19 & over and1 yr $i&00 $50 membership fee plus $1460 subscription countnee2 yr $2700 $100 membership fee plus $2600 subscription residents foreign T 1 yr $760 $50 membership fee plus $700 subscription AgelB&underI j 2yr $1350 $100 memberohip fee plus $1250 subscription Subacript ions available membership Ages areas July 1 curreot year Please circle applicable fees New member Renewal Address change W Current expiration date MoYr NameAMA# Address city StoleZip 88 Model Aviation 5 A Les has also written 20-page booklet entitled Designing Build ing Indoor Props should real useful pitch gauge costs $1295 booklet $395 Add $250 handling shipping Send check Les Garber G & L Aero 2324 East Fifth Street Duluth MN 55812 case want talk things over telephone number 218/728-6841
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
K zLLI AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 2 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Detalis may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AMA Introduces Dues IIncentive First Time Members cademy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced excit ing dues incentive program encourage new members join association Now effect offers first time members prorated re newal rate based join AMA Only new Open Full Mem bers eligible does apply renewal current past members program designed first time members pay Open Full Member rate $40 joining AMA renewal notice next year member charged prorated amount based join date example new member joining First Quarter January 1March 31 will renew current Open Full rate next membership year joining Second Quarter April 1June 31 will receive 25% discount joining Third Quarter July 1September30 will receive 50% discount joining Fourth Quarter September 30December 31 will receive membership remainder year plus next year AMA Executive Council adopted program during April meeting AMA Headquarters program recommended special Ad Hoc Dues Committee comprised AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankowski Director Operations Robert Vojslavek information about program contact AMA 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 AMA Unveils IntroductorY] Program Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced Intro ductory Pilot Program allows chartered clubs instruct nonAMA member modelers providing liability insurance coverage non-member club Under innovative program non-member modelers can receive aeromodeling instruction club designated Intro Pilot pe riod 30 days starting first flying session training must take place chartered club field under direct one-on-one su pervision instructor program covers training activities Non-member trainees allowed fly organized event sanctioned otherwise Available AMA chartered clubs program allows designa tion maximum three Intro Pilots per club Intro Pilots must Open members submit Introductory Pilot Designation Form signed club officer AMA Headquarters $40 fee fee addition current membership dues Intro Pilots may train club must pay fee club Neither club nor Intro Pilot can charge non-member training fees Any modeler has never AMA member eligible participate program During 30 day instruction period non-member protected under AMAs liability insurance coverage No other membership benefits apply Participation program one-time basis An extension cannot granted reason Prior end 30 day period non-member can join AMA continue liability insurance coverage enjoy other membership benefits obtain detailed information packet about AMA Introduc tory Pilot Program contact AMA Special Services Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 ext 274 t MA Announces New Dues Schedule 1992 Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has announced plans institute revised dues schedule 1992 membership year Effec tive January 1 1992 several membership categories will dropped others will see adjustments dues rate significant revision elimination Open Lim ited Member category members receive Model Av iation magazine Ail open members will join renew next year Open Full Members current $40 rate receive magazine Please note will no increase Open Full Member dues 1992 youth members age 19 under dues will $14 clude magazine $2 decrease current rate $16 Youth No Publication Membership option has dropped Increases planned Second Adult Senior Citizen rates rate second adult members residing same ad dress open member will $22 members will re ceive magazine subscription Members age 65 above will join $30 enjoy same benefits open member including magazine subscription Other changes include increases Life Membership fee $1500 Affiliate Membership $20 elimination Booster Membership revised dues schedule approved AMA Executive Council during April meeting AMA Headquarters revisions proposed Ad Hoc Dues Committee composed AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankow ski Director Operations Bob Vojslavek D 1992 AMA Dues Schedule Effective january 1 1992 Open Fuli Continued page 75 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Can Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styiss me Manager Reggie wanerson Director intamai Communication/Education Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Floss B McMuiien Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum Curator Hurst Bowers General Counsel Bob Jackson September 1991 71 AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council tacluivatent Board Directors basicaliy composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What ssy space however matter personat viewpoint sole responaibitity author views may may repressnt officiai position AMA Executive Council II SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr last Sound Model Aeronautics handbook has mailed charter clubs Copies will also available cost $10 including postage individual handbook something will solve questions problems will provide guide making progress quiet operation monthly article Model Aviation articles other pub lications will further assist contents handbook will go far using additional data Use other published bits up date extension handbook Academy should publish other technical papers order sat isfy mandate bylaws now ground has broken manual comments regard would useful Tell us what would like see print Products One primary difficulties task helping mem bers operate quietly apparent reluctance part engine manufacturers/distributors provide good muffler engine market K&B outstanding example com pany does its Sportster series engines should have purchase aftermarket muffler especially already paying muffler engine Another engine market will include effective muffler also set vibration isolators well engine MOKI made Hungary marketed Davis Diesel Devel opment muffler Soundmaster sold Davis Isomounts Check Davis specifications etcetera range engines 51 cu Control Line engine 36 Twin Mufflers automatically provided CL Marine twin engine photo shows MOKI 61 RC Pitts-style Soundmaster muffler Helos jets occasion take look some 1A-octave band readings few Helicopters ducted fan aircraft thing Helicopters seem share propeller-driven aircraft har monics fuselage fully encloses entire drive mechanism Helicopter uses good muffler shows very low decibel levels higher harmonics exhaust blade passage frequen cies total sound level also appears lower case ducted fan shows much same thing taking readings recent Fan Fly Fentress NALF impressed amount sound-level reduction area couple years ago common read 114-118 dBA time around saw 98 dBA less standard sound level meter aircraft flown Bob Vi olett fans turning 23-24000 rpm Bob will tell comes much development fan pipe ducting geometry total engineering really shows what possi ble Compare type reading aircraft powered CMB engine so-called nitro pipe Byron fan unit turning about 19000 rpm produced reading 115 dBA octave band analyzer dB levels up 100 fre quencies up maximum range 20000 Hz j state higher frequencies might travel far lower frequencies fact remains fly rela tively close proximity others rather moot point Quieter operation possible Bob Violett proves case next photo shows stable aircraft flown Bob daughter Patty Mid-Atlantic Fan Fly Bob advocate op erating ducted fans manner will permit use existing sites should vein Bob wrote piece titled Reduced Power April 1991 issue Inlet quarterly published Bob Violett Models Inc article has some excellent advice modelers re printed Bobs approval Portions might properly considered some type advertising however advice benefi cial model fliers relatively few modelers see publication new concept timely model fan jet engines years now commercial airline industry has us ing reduced power take-off weight runway conditions would permit goal Save fuel save unnecessary wear-andtear engines real aircraft engines de-rated ultimate power-producing capability Engine life safety operation full scale counterparts can operate concern engine life expectancy shouldnt BVM Inc have exper imenting techniques fuel systems result greatly ex tended engine life reliability advent efficient power systems airframes necessary operate engine full tilt entire flight Ineffi cient systems antiquated design required engine scream its guts out just keep model airborne history flying BVM jets no ducted fan engine produced manufacturer can put out its maximum power forever production run manufacturer engine can make small changes design materials improve power longevity product will long time before can buy 500 flight engine Per haps no dollar limit could have soon get best performance longevity out state-of-the-art engines must Use good fuel ie blended especially fan engines least 20% oil content run engine too lean Cease running engine anything goes wrong such pressure leak blown glow plug pipe seal etc Fix problem Operate engine reduced power except take-off se lected high speed fly-bys selected vertical climbs aerobatic ma neuvers Reduce power turnarounds during cruising flight much good advice Two very significant points last two recommendations follow bits ad vice would greatly reduce sound levels over full extent footprint covered aircraft Keep higher power oper ation close over site proper combined greater effort quiet efficient power operation will surely help flying site retention Everything would much improved could op erate types aircraft sites E 72 Model Aviation Moki engine 61 RC Bob Violetts stable PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing 1991 National Rally 1991 National Aeromodeling Rally held Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio tremendous success AMA modelers general public great cooperation weathermanlow 80s sunny modelers combined fly nearly 150 hours during two-day event Buckeye Aero Squadron Spirit America Show Teams put dazzling performances thrilled both modelers public alike Static model display souvenir sales concessions added carnival-like atmosphere An estimated crowd 8000 spectators attended event Articles Dayton Daily News public service announcements local ra dio stations television coverage Saturdays evening news helped draw public also publicity Cincinnati En quirer Coast Coast magazine Delta Airlines Sky magazine United States Air Force Museum unique attraction encouraged modelers attend modelers took time out flying tour enjoy exhibits largest aviation mu seums world spectators asked questions took home literature about AMA sport Hopefully some will become involved hobby result attending Rally least will gain knowl edge sport appreciation enjoy Taking place Dayton birthplace Wright brothers site countrys largest air bases home extraordinary aviation museum National Rally nostalgic aviation theme captivated modelers public luck next years Na tional Rally will just successful Make plans now mall shows Although summer fall prom ise months model flying fun too soon plan mall show Mall shows excellent club activity winter months create team atmosphere club promoting aero modeling public Public knowledge support impor tant factor finding keeping flying sites mall show may also encourage non-modelers get involved sport An influx new members can sometimes give club much-needed jumpstart providing volunteers officer candi dates manpower Most malls receptive modeling displays mall market ing offices report model aviation shows bring foot traffic other special event AMAs Marketing Department has literature giving helpful hints organize run successful mall show also provide pro motional handouts no cost clubs holding show en sure literature arrives time recommend requesting least month advance After mall show completed AMA will send mall show pin club members participated request form pins included package promotional literature Mall shows win-win situation everyone Clubs receive pub licity recognition themselves sport public troduced exciting hobby mall gets customers have choose mall set date contact AMA assistance information joint effort various clubs Alamogordo New Mexico gan experience flying site problems didnt search individu ally new sites formed coalition approached city government united organization Comprised Alamogordo Model Aviators Silent Flyers Model Gliders Spaceport Model Rocket Club Model Racecar Club coalition requested city allocate 10 acres park land modeling purposes site would used 250 mod elers communities including Alamogordo Las Cruces White Sands Missile Range Holloman Air Force Base coalition also proposed city financially assist con structing area modeling site capable hosting regional national contests argued such contests would create income city provided financial impact statements back claim estimated site could host six 12 contests per year including Flight Fest sites premier event After reviewing proposal city agreed lease land coalition help develop site list made citys coalitions responsibilities City Alamogordo installed road parking area cleared graded RC aircraft rocket area constructed RC model car RC Glider areas paved circles Control Line Helicop ter flying supplied electrical water service model car aircraft areas provided support acquiring benches signs road marker bleachers ntinpd on75 September 199173 sign marks entrance Hobby Park joint venture tween City Alamogordo New Mexico coalition area modeling clubs some creative thinking hard work mod elers Alamogordo now enjoy first-class flying site support city government Members Catalina R/C Modelers Cholla Choppers CIL Club joined forces mall show Foothills Mall Tucson Ar izona clubs reported high degree audience interest Mall shows great way clubs gain recognition support Jim Hoffman Phoenix Arizona shown above Windswept 4 Jim won $25 prize Demonstrating Outstanding Modeling Skills Craftsmanship model during Southwest CL Contest cash prize donated Yellow Cab Company teresting because associated modeling PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am Santa Maria California working RPV project Vandenberg AFB Unfortunately miss AMA Rally Dayton Ohio Indoor Nationals Johnson City Tennes see Free Flight Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Hopefully will make July Nationals Lawrenceville has busy year consulting projects remote-controlled un manned aerial vehicles UAVsthe new term RPVs Modelers can take pride contributions made modeling technology such projects success RPVs Gulf War great source personal professional satisfaction Vandenberg AFB actually using on-base model club flying facility clubs name Wingsnappers conduct flight operations very thankful club very gen erous cooperation support getting job done have also opportunity visit Tn-Valley R/C Clubs facility Santa Maria San Luis Obispo Sb Flyers Fly-In held Qesta Col lege has great meet California fliers note same degree enthusiasm Ive found everywhere go Giant Scale Fly-In San Luis Obispo well attended some really neat planes evidence visited Tom Easterday others discuss Reno-style Pylon Race will hold Madera California October event will first its kind large birdscopies Reno racers time have over 60 entries including fliers other countries Id like make show Im enjoying beautiful cool weather coast California far different enjoyable hot humid Florida weather time year witnessed unique twist Quickie 500 Pylon race Tn-Valley RIC Club club event fliers judged fast flying also building skills fabricating craft winners score combination building flying scores UAVs RPVs thought might interested what flying Vandenberg AFB 125 lb airplane fabricated Army Aero Composites Dave Scullys operation Medway Ohio conventional high-wing built-up structure mostly hardwood plywood employing two-wheel conventio nallanding gear powered A&M SACS 116 cuin 20 hp two-cylinder engine use Menz 28 x 12 prop flies about 100 mph max speed Stall speed just about 45 mph wingload ing about 7 lb/ft squared definitely model airplane employ BTA autopilot its controlled JR 347 PCM using big servos payload experimental laser sensor developed Schwartz Electro-Optics Orlando Florida have video transmitter downlinks gather sensor performance data also use Digicon Telemeter system Tachometer Model TT-01 mea sure flight velocity airspeed readout real help setting up landing Touchdown always 45 mph must hit approach end runway very precisely run off other end hundred twenty five pounds brakes doesnt stop very fast have added phenolic rub blocks wheels shorten landing roll flight control sluggish compared mo del Landings must set up precisely since ship just doesnt ma neuver rapidly modelone must plan ahead Great Passes just received word Johnny Clemens has left us real tragedy modeling since Johnny its ardent supporters have known Johnny years have always admired enthusiasm zest life Johnnys major contribution modeling long service Academy served terms both President vice presidentlonger other President AMA Johnny strong supporter acquisition own Headquarters facility dream helped make happen always Nationals always available needed working heart out AMA too bad modelers like Johnny Clemens Johnnys wit jokes legendary Hes kind Hall Famer will never another quite like him Wherever Johnny love thank sincerely accom pushed making aeromodeling exquisitely enjoyable fun hobby AMA extend condolences family friends world around will always remember him fondness D 74 Model Aviation Some members Santa Maria California Tn-Valley Club left right Chuck Barnes Chet Persons Patrick Mariett Gene dridge Don Brown Bill Tucker Dr Art Major president An enthu siastic group Tn-Valley Pylon Flyers Facility owned city club devel oped Vahon Yeterian founder Vandenberg AFB Wlngbusters RC Club Goldberg Ultimate witnessed first flight loves Vatton great help us flight test program Vandenbarns View Big Bird Fly-in San Luis Abispo California slightly somber mood around being written have just learned Johnnie Clemens passed away Dallas June 13 cant say wasnt somewhat expected still comes shock happens Johnnie served AMA ways lifetime would impossible count much less list addition serving eight years AMAs pres ident Johnnie served unbelievable 22 years AMA Executive Council considered himself peacemaker group Now dont know much peace Johnnie created can say Johnnie responsible lot pride organization Johnnie presented little bit dichotomy worked him AMA would forever preach needed add dignity AMA pick up microphone tell longest jokes known man Its funny now think back times groaned mere prospect Johnnie picking up mic rophone yet its going difficult think never hearing voice again Johnnie visionary AMA first envision AMA owning its own HQ made architectural model HQ building Reston big part laying out Somehow cant help thinking would have done same Mun cie project better health Johnnie uncanny ability however memory birthdays anniversaries swear Johnnie remembered birthdays nearly everyone knew wives kids dont know times Johnnie would remind anniversary kids birthdays Its also funny remember Johnnies stories him talking God usually about model airplanes Well Johnnie talk ing God now eavesdrop conversation Im sure would hear Johnnie telling God of wonder ful things AMA has done trying dignify everything said can hear him now saying see pictures Grand Marshall Saint Patricks day parade Dallas Somehow picture Johnnie Clemens will stick mind fit well however have bit advice God dealing Johnnie God dont give him microphone Godspeed Johnnie AMA will represented Johnnies memorial service John Worth Gene Hemple Its particularly appropriate John Worth Johnnie worked together well ac complished much 22 years Believe actually got out old Tipo flew Wright Brothers Contest Dayton couple weeks ago ball learned few things process First can still fly air plane Second can fly bifocals Its tough get old third still sunburn badly bleed fact got sunburned Saturday couldnt go back up Sunday Now remember always wore long-sleeved shirts contests following weekend AMA National Rally Dayton again able spend Saturday flying really impressed way Rally ran Everyone seemed have great time plenty flying some beautiful airplanes complaint heard heard over over about lack direction signs find way site Frankly always have problem Wright-Patterson gate have open weekends up back off National Road Air Force doesnt particularly like temporary signs over place stuck guess prefer hundreds people wandering around lost opposed eyesore signs AMA schedule keeping hopping lately FF Nation als Lawrenceville week insurance/safety committee meet ing next Tuesday Wednesday RC Masters starting Tuesday Florida may have miss due conflict its two weeks till RC CL Nationals week between Nationals Oshkosh Oh yeah Sally celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary July 23 right between Nationals Oshkosh can get having adjust schedule AMAs growth rate has dropped little behind previous years approximately 2 percent isnt anything panic over may indicative leveling off activity model aviation per haps have simply signed up vast majority fly model airplanes either case its pretty much agreed lim iting factor growth places fly need to obtain flying sites keep ones already have may popular think day will have come effective mufflers will required internal combustionpowered model airplanes flying site save may very well own surprising to have someone out crowd AMA Annual meeting chastise AMA having instituted some across-the-board noise rules Vince gave outline progress Muncie site George Steiner gave excellent presentation frequency control Howard Crispin presented latest noise reduction technology wasnt too bad annual meeting Now could figure out get people attend Another very nice thing unveiled meeting new book Sound Model Aeronautics written Howard distributed AMA think copy will sent AMA chartered club Enough month Keep em flying Dues Cont pg 71 age 19 over July 11992 Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance subscrip tion Model Aviation Second Adult Membership$22 age 19 over July 1 1992 living same address Open Full Member Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance No publication Senior Citizen Membership$30 age 65 above Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Youth Full Membership$14 age 19 July 1 1992 Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Life Membership$1500 Contact AMA detailed information regarding Life Membership program Affiliate Membership$20 Membership foreign modelers providing insurance coverage flying United States PR Cont pg 73 coalition modeling clubs agreed pave main aircraft runway also rocket launch pad funding permitted fi nanced improvements donations local sources also agreed keep noise levels minimum overfly hous ing area provide maintenance site Thanks some creative thinking hard work diligence modeling clubs Alamogordo now have custom-designed site endorsed supported city Perhaps club can follow lead Alamogordo modelers youre searching next flying site First unite other area clubsthere strength numbers Second look ways make proposed flying site attractive site managerif can benefit hobby eager help Finally contact AMA Flying Site Assistance package full information help develop proposal successfully acquire flying site Way go next time club holds contest fun fly approach local merchants businesses prizes Usually merchants happy help able Take Pride America Update President Bush signed law Take Pride America Act end 101st Congress last bills passed enjoyed broad bipartisan support legislation establishes permanent Take Pride America fice US Department Interior enables office sol icit accept donations private organizations authorizes Con gress appropriate funds permits volunteer workers also provides opportunity Americans donate time resources campaign tax-free allowing Take Pride fice allocate resources needed TPIA Act sustains interdepartmental participation federal partnership has successful its six-year history Continued page 83 September 1991 75 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road HamIlton OH 45013 June 13 1991 Day Sorrow Past President AMA member Model Aviation Hall Fame Johnny Clemens passed away due complications long illness remember 1979 reading Johnnys Hall Fame write up pages Model Aviation magazine article said Johnny Clemens old Methuselah its just has highly visible figure world aeromodeling long long time dozen years ago Johnny infected modeling bug early 1922 18 years later 1940 opened hobby shop Hobby Counter ran 51 years Prior opening Hobby Counter Johnny connected largest manufacturers model airplanes Comet Models reputed earliest Comet models family natural energetic outgoing person like Johnny Clemens would eventually become actively involved AMA activities Prior being elected AMAs president 1970 time another held al elected appointed office AMA Johnny also highly visible international scene serving vice president FA Committee International Aeromodel ing ClAM including service Chairman ClAM Informa tion Education Subcommittee Johnny served US voting delegate ClAM head AMA annual delegation FAI meetings Johnny District VIII vice president years moving force behind bringing National Model Airplane Champi onships Dallas 1950 served contest director event Johnny instrumental establishing relationship existed years between Navy AMA what re member good old days Navy Nationals As member AMA Contest Board personally drafted very first Con trol Line rules used AMA Johnny handled important public re lations responsibilities liaison AMA Navy Hobby Industry Association media years MC annual post-Nationals 8 Ball Banquet thank-you affair Navy generous assistance na tional competitions As longest serving president AMA Johnny focused ef forts securing better public image modeling improv ing communications AMA organization itself Paramount Johnnys beliefs AMA should continue battle model ers rights needs especially respect additional RC fre quencies obtaining flying sites letter late last year Johnny admitted slowly losing health battle making attempt pass along through series phone calls letters information concerning people made significant contributions AMA aeromodeling kind peo ple may easily overlooked people Johnny felt should documented hard work relayed infor mation Art Leneau Maurice Teters others did want gotten first jobs AMA organize AMA held Na tional Championships Fortunately Johnny Clemens knew wealth information able share notes practical tips Navy years assisted greatly creating present Nationals Operations Manual During long illness able talk Johnny hospital several times talked about AMA future AMA able get several very good ideas Johnny enjoyed keeping currentmaking contributionright last possible opportunity Johnnys lifeblood telling jokesespecially about modelers remember today goes like St Peter devil talking day about state affairsyou know modern medicine people living longer know devil said its really boring around herenot much ought get some kind activity going St Peter replied Hey would great have big model airplane contest second thought dont think would fair because good fliers up devil retorted Oh thats okay lets have contest because Contest Directors down Well can have contest now best CD just walked through Pearly GatesE 76 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 scene above April Executive Council meeting Howard Crispin left enjoy moment Ed Mccullough receives commemorative T-shirt Guess says diddly squat other person unsung heroes major small contest country monitor frequencies handle impound registration keep scores What away some slower hours first time ever saw gang impound wave also promised guys wouldnt print names really see appreciate R scene May 31 FAI Heli Montgomery County MoacI copter team trials shows Horace Helicopter Association Hagen CD left Allen two clubs hosting FAI Hel Helper president Minia icopter Team Trial Shown ture Rotary Wings Northern above Russ Coxe president Virginia MRWV two club cooked fried clubs joined together put sweated served con fine team trial contest cession stand three days pride AMA Johnny Clemens 191 2-1991 Connetcut Maine / Masaadtusetts / New Hamp*e Rhode Idand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 Houlton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essen Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 B Greenwich Ave West Warwicir RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Cape Cod Council Model Airplane Clubs three clubs Cape Cod Cape Cod R/C Club Discover Flying R/C Club Otis Model Aircraft Club have formed CCCMAC coordinate activities keep other informed policies ban quet held Mildreds Chowder House April 61991 Bill Mon tague did excellent job MC evening Senator Henri Raus chenbach talked about community relations Coast Guard Ensign Ewell Long talked about rescue techniques mechanics hel icopters flying Several awards prizes presented Roys R/C Hobby New England Hobby donated some prizes about 63 people present Barb would like thank clubs inviting us great time Instructing hire some people charging flight instruction Some have own facilities insurance have no problem fact probably performing good service However have problem person uses club facility charges flight instruction some cases dont inform students club instruction available some students arent club members isnt fair club might defined business pursuit may affect insurance coverage paying flight instruction club facility ask around may able obtain good instruc tion paying Spectacle Pond Float Fun Fly Discover Flying R/C Club sponsored event held May 11-12 1991 26 fliers about 50 aircraft Saturday fine day winds quite strong Sunday met nine-year-old Jay Baker heard about CCCMAC banquet Jay becoming quite skilled pilot flying pond has participating Com bat events held Cape previous column wrote about Stearman Sam Abdow building model now complete shown nhntnfl September 1991 77 ruyuaIuu uayvvuUI Fifty Year AMA Members Recently have talked two people have AMA members over 50 years have mem ber 50 years would like mention column Let know send picture have Senator Henri Rauschenbach CG Ensign Ewell Long Dave Eldredge presents 50-year AMA patch Ed McCarty Bill Montague R presenting painting Bill Parandes 1 modeler banquet paintings done Bill Sam Abdow model Stearman full-scale background New Yo4t New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT II John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 70 Froelich Farm Rd Ilickaville NY 11801 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 5 Broadway Yonkera NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple La Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Coatello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Junchkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saxter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts As AMA member individual group 139229 involved way another multi-faceted hobby/sport aer omodeling goes what impact will have upon society future strictly up us As looks things appear bright prospect let us maintain vigilant quiring yet encouraging attitude thus earning respect con fidence public large well other Let safety overall concern Now turn corner enter new era aeromodeling wit Giant Scalea mounting concept involving Radio Controlled model aircraft weighing much 100 lb per copy thus exceeding con siderable margin current weight-limit 55 lb mandated AMA rules undoubtedly already aware AMA working conjunction lnternationai Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA undertake joint experimental testing program aimed de termining feasibility safety standards involved such activi ties Further sayeth Pertinent Points Prospective Pilots planning get started flying Radio Controlled model aircraft will certainly interested certain enlightening obser vations Mr John Bruns appearing recent issue clubs news letter MAAW Flyer John flight instructor Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY such excellent position offer number constructive suggestions ease lot seeking become accomplished miniature aircraft pilots John favors AO-size engine anything larger stage learning process flying characteristics much smoother opinion learner does need hottest ABC pump trainer feels so-called sportcraft best able resist impact imposed student pilot beginners Mr Bruns favors four-channel radio Le throttle rudder elevator aileron Most importantly warns fly alone fly times presence reliable instructor during training period Visual Arts Department case become bored monthly palaver note seek break monotony enriching text bits photographic ineptness interspersed mercifully vastly supe rior production various contributors shall begin months collection shot made Nick Ziroli recent contest picture took last year Cradle Aviation Expo booth operated Show Meroke Radio Control Club 1990 edition Expo along descriptive notes simply got lost shuffle hence failed appear column guys have kindly understanding regarding regrettable omission have sportingly accepted apology rate picture best wishes fine group Welcome news Chopper Chaps reproduce part important article appearing IRCHA Bulletin newsletter International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association written its secretary Tim Nash has say First notice no longer AMA National Airplane Cham pionships last year Courtesy IRCHA some folks listening us AMA events name finally includes us Heli guys IRCHA will running Helicopter portion 1991 AMA Nationals Nationals will held Lawrenceville Illinois again year Helicopters will flying 17 miles away Mt Carmel Airport did 1990 first time Helicopter com petition will flown main site other events except Soar ing Gear up Secured 78 Model Aviation 1 Though known highly regarded AMA members con nection assortment Headquarters duties Bob Underwood does appear photographs would imagine main title Technical Director would believe what huge assortment responsibilities inherent brief title dedication rare talents say hail Bob see Bob fielding members question years District 2 membership meet ing 1991 WRAM show weiisviue area maii Plane ocexy recent edition club newsletter WAS Ilappenin edited Milt Green reports example good PR characterized plan ning groups annual banquet featured guests lo cal mayor lady Milt cited success affair reported following encouraging response hizzonor few brief remarks Mayor complimented club ex cellent facilities have developed field noted pleasure constructive use found particular property behalf village WeIlsviIie Mayor thanked club pay ing taxes land add Nice going WASPS nere soory connecoeo wion mis nexo snot wnicn mignt just well relate brief rather late date goes involves Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VlcePresldent 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Eiiis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr Hew Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaiy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8970 Wow National Fun Fly Dayton Ohio now history two outstanding days enhanced weather friendly personalities participants event should held District III year Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson provided fabulous backdrop Anyone interested past current aviation found some thing interest multitude aircraft display research library fantasticscale documentation abounds Two AMA air show teams Buckeye Aerosquadron Spirit America Show Team performed very admirable fashion certainly have developed superb style public presenta tion oecial thank offered ladies gentlemen Spirit America Show Team Publicity key success modeling show Bill Baker AMA Headquarters staff generated post-editorial report Rally may interested some information Seven newspapers published information Rally cover age included Cincinnati Dayton Muncie Van Wert Fifteen ra dio stations aired public service announcements and/or interviews Four television stations produced video airing during event Magazines recognized National Rally included Boys Life Chevy Outdoors Coast Coast Delta Sky Highways Motorhome Magazine above can see aeromodel ing publicity very positive event Several District Ill AVPs helped produce Rally Included Dave Ellis West Virginia John Hathaway Pittsburgh Jay Mealy Clearfield Joe Vislay Toledo Jays wife Judy also helped AMA trailer Thanks again folks AMA club members long distance attended Rally following pictures provide highlight some attendance Modeling events provide excellent place us swap stories Sometimes stories createdtry AVP Jay Mealys son Chris attendance nifty little fun-fly model demonstrating ability engine stopped low inverted pass Instead rolling upright Chris made inverted landing damage being removal top glow plug As Chris prepared next flight discovered landing gear broken question can land upside down damage landing gear see Chris might ask him about some additional excitement produced September 1991 79 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Radio Control Aircrafters Buffaio New York Mike Kundrat STARS Brad- Marva Clingerman Prop ford PennsylvaniaFloppers Tim Treneff Licking Co Flyers Harry Burcham Black Swamp Flyers Ellis Mealy assist flight line Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Ron Gray wife Universal SIgnalsRIC Flyers Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Noith Carolina Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT V Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferriwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetleville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 RPV/UAV There have articles concerning remotely piloted ve hicles now commonly called unmanned aerospace vehicles number publications articles quite often very well done much enhance versatility aircraft have blatantly ignored very important facet very ex istence heritage contributions aeromodelers technology performance also small matter individuals also long-standing members Academy after-glow Gulf War should provide little credit mem bers AMA President Don Lowe has engaged RPV work years both employee United States Air Force directly volved research development Wright-Patterson AFB recent years consultant Don alone type work names read like roll call active AMA members num ber well known area competition setting world records District IV far being alone re gard Maynard Hill former AMA President best known among model ers world records has set still holds such things Radio Control speed distance altitude duration May nard has instrumental development number radiocontrolled vehicles military has own consulting design facility purpose Maynard has also invented demonstrated electrostatic autopilot vehicles several members have intimately involved what probably best known RPVs active service Pioneer manufactured AAI Cokeysville Maryland RPV became well known result Gulf War group Iraqi troops surrendered Pioneers next photo Bic Green standing new AAI product Bic has involved Pioneer very beginning Bics background Bic well known Radio Control Pattern flier District IV actively competes F3A Bic alone AAI Steve Stricker known flying Tournament Champi ons also flies AAI current president Radio Control Modelers Baltimore Ron Stahl also part team Incidently Ron will heading up team will put MARC Show next year Another important member involved Pioneer Mike Dean Mike active duty US Navy stationed Patuxent River Na val Air Test Center Mike flew Pioneer long time test program also completed tour board battleship Gulf area before recent crisis during first deployment air craft Mike president Patuxent Aeromodelers active member IMAA follows naturally because father Bob Dean District IV director IMAA Pioneer Giant model think Pioneer something should see aircraft Bic standing next photo taken AAI dis play MARC Show June 1 aircraft company develop ment called Guardian big radio controlled aircraft has 34 foot high aspect-ratio wing Guardian designed fly altitudes high 15000 feet have duration 15 hours powered 75 hp engine Among other things vehicle mostly invisible due its composite construction district can probably identify individuals involved level radio control activity should make point relate sport very important aspect countrys defense ces Much technology used vehicles developed miniature aircraft AMA members actively involved levels categories model flying talk pol iticians out about flying sites should inform extremely important contribution aviation District Happenings Two significant events held district during month June unfortunately both held same weekend fact several events held first week end month probably interfered some planning Anyway two events FAI Helicopter team selection MARC Show held within few miles other team selection held District Columbia RC Club field Germantown Maryland part park system de cided use Maryland site after some difficulty use Manassas National Battlefield site adverse problem process fact meet took place during un usual hot spell no radio problems encountered accord ing sources accident second event MARC Show Timonium Maryland considerably exhibitors year hope show will continue grow very likely move larger building fairgrounds will soon necessary Some ex hibitors chose go out field Saturday evening demon strate products press others able attend treated some outstanding demos would probably beneficial some means transport could set up take interested par ties out site lack adequate parking precludes general tendance feel sure anyone saw Florio competition fun fly air craft Sunfly flown Jim Martin Hobby Lobby impressed exhibitors would sure profit live ex posure Some exhibitors including Nick Ziroli first time John Kirk stepping down overall director show has worked since start Ron Stahl current club president will taking over operation Basically nothing changes except effort grow CASA Cross Country Soaring meet also held few miles away weekend other events within easy driving distance Timonium Richmond Area RC Club held Pattern contest over same period show grows enough perhaps some alternatives could take place some other schedules D 80 Model Aviation Renew @1 See Card Page 99 V Alabama Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneasee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 yarn St Gibsonville FL 33534 Gustavo Diaz E-12 Fraiias Gunynabo PR 00657 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Th Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 James M Doc Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Frequency Coordinator Bsrnis Fields P0 Bon 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen Phone 904 6642517 FL 32048 Contest season now live District V want AMA rule book write Ill send Theyre free no charge So far month Ive Memphis watch Memphis Area Soaring Society stuff Also Courtland Alabama witness Dick Halls Spring Fling Fort Payne catch DeKaIb RIC Flyers quar ter scale event Corinth Mississippi see Meridian Modelers Third Annual Fun-Fly Tampa Florida witness Marion County Model Aircraft Flyer Ben efit local hospital next 21/2 weeks have five flying fields possible enjoy trying keep prom ises made ran District V VP office want see what AMA VP looks like invite blowout First come first served South Ocala Florida near little town Belleview Marion County Model Association has nice flying field U Childrens Miracle Network Telethon Day before yesterday Sunday attended Flyers Rally Benefit critically ill chil dren Ray Brown charity coordina tor Robert Jones Contest Coordinator Everybody good time pay two dollars get field money went directly University Florida Shands Hospital bottom previous column Ray Brown Robert Jones master minded oversaw Marion County Model Aircraft Associations efforts con duct fliers rally benefit did nice job Greg Rita Wilmon Ocala Florida busy watching others fly cle verly took picture standing next George Nichols P-51 Pictured below Georges P-51 geared engine George built scratch claims flies perfectly cannot re member engine displacement George seen picture inset gear retracts flight has flaps help takeoffs landings bottom previous column Gene Sanchez Ed Ruark tuning up little plane John Lindas Brandon Model Flyers fun fly bash Plenty people background waiting turn F See two pretty girls Mary Ann Grey Sonnia Barber watching Brandon Model Flyers Tampa Fun Fly needed have picture taken order make report Fun Fly complete September 1991 81 picture above Karen Blair Karen built Ugly-Stick model herself waiting turn fly herself model very well constructed men better look out John Hudson Linda Cooley con ducted area fun fly Tampa Florida June 2 everybody neighborhood showed up share fun gaggle spectators contestants alike stare awe four full-size aircraft buzzing Marion County Florida Model Association entertaining everyone flights real-size WW II AT6s RC show team demonstrations drawings prizes like fees donations will go Shands Hospital University Florida benefit crit ically ill children Florida southern Georgia First its kind model airplane club president Robert Jones promises continue effort D Illinois Indtana Kentucky Miasoun VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District Vi Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate VIce PresIdents Ron Ballard 5 Boa 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buanell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency CoordInator Paul Holaten 616 W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7786 h election year district know have spoken about once year want remind impor tance event An election measurements have indicate like dislike what Please sure vote time comes Im ballot let know what kind job think have done voting against feel Ive let down please vote put back office Ive done well vote appreciated No vote tells us nothing As writing know other person consid ering running against election know working hard us right now may make good VP district Only winning would let us know sure Ive already talked him about encouraged him run time read Ill know sure going would rather give name time case decides back off Later maybe Since know district several districts election year would like say something about though have Council works well together part always room some new blood would no need have elections Weigh vote carefully sure look track rec ords districts VP other candidates may find its time change Whatever exercise right vote election Ap proximately 10% voted district last time Id like see near 100% lose Remember could care less about competition still need some support Council other things such insurance issues Vote Alas weather has taken its toll time first two weekends going great trips weather changed last minute end high hopes total waste son got out new trainer headed field some training managed get often enough get him well way joining neophyte RC pilot completed some take offs landings has learned few basic maneuvers such snap rolls As can see time lost big mistake made letting him fly own airplane Super Hots Now wants take own Hmmm Maybe better get out old Hots wrecked few years back Ill have something fly though know read about ground-breaking Mun cie probably last month trip did make earlier month big thrill know question spending much money such project bennies doing its well worth Besides know its good invest ment Can imagine place like Oshkosh model airplanes know no other nation such site can hold major events having look over county site generally has too compromises can hold major events special terest groups such IMAA museum will seen tour Indiana could go on know understand already Shoot talk about enough guess Im just proud can its district did get Mint Julep Scale meet down Rough River close home during rainy weekend took chance tired staying home Anyway saw reduced turnout event weather sure stopped lot people Thats too bad cause lot flying going great thing Fun Scale turnout believe filled very well other Scale events fact events think no time regular Scale events memory serves right think least 20 flying event Again great day bull sessions never got too hot whole day meant could work around chatting Cal Etlel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Florisant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 time though took some time watch flights really liked P-38 days i may build really like power up front impressive Hey did find July column screwed up Did really think Id lost mind sent it just fine During paste up paragraphs got shuffled around Move part about Rich mond Indiana club after first two pictures Maybe will bean ar ticle can make better sense wish hadnt happened wasnt first time Ive seen happen also see sometimes making grammar changes believe could challenged As long dont change too much ruin what Im trying say can stand some changes change char acter statement Im trying make get bent out shape Enough travels got some pictures district its time show first comes group Po plar Bluff Missouri call themselves Freelancers RC Club event hold year builders contest As can see photo fellahs serious group builders hav ing trouble picking got may want sneak back Cheetah Before go Ive got tell Ive finally gotten Missouri again gods gave us break weather long enough two delightful events happen Ill telling about next month Ive promising long time tell finally made Enough now . 82 Model Aviation Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kanaas City MO 84114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 next photos trom Latayette Cloud jockeys ot Latayette indiana As usual successful event guys As can see yourself show filled ceiling beautiful air planes dont mind Ill just fill up rest column photos Iowa MichigM / Minnesota Wiscoflain V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice PresIdent Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 41098 Asaociate Vice PresIdents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzger 2525 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Weal 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L Steve Dudzinski East 9278 FlorIda Livonia Ml 48150 come Nationals again few weeks left pre pare models Rumor has may Northwest Coast next year will Muncies turn show what AMA can modelers Don Lowe gave Executive Council member tag says Dont yell Im volunteer has long trying period pushing forward idea national model sport flying site seems complaints too few people will see site Well image will generate will everyones benefit Look what EAA has done full-size sport aviation Gone Flying. Forever very sad news phoned Panch Morris great little guy Johnny Clemens left us first became member EC great help orientation welcome confidante great fun dig through old very old modeling mags see photos having fun aeromodeling very prominent personage Nationals idea Na tional Fun Flys came active thoughts will miss phone calls thoughts Muncie direction AMA should follow having known him will always warm remembrance last column related demise State Meet Well CL cat egory contest will run Rouge Park September Keep watching contact Marc Warwashana want extra information OK photographers out need pics western end districtand make members models col umn can see read what others doing give some recognition am running short such material have dig through what have taken help library new format column may present problem estimating number charac ters needed its worth try too much sameness leads deter ioration nitro situation going very interesting Maybe should resurrect formula used UKsome gas amyl acetate thinkbut its still no substitute Its like trying copy balsawood Went up visit Frankenmuth Model Flyers Club famous town eye-opener never visited before guys treated extremely well tour traditional meal have great field close middle town part community Look up tour area Sounds like floatplanes needed year fields under water heavy cleanup sessions required return fields flying condition again read some members complaining placement pond Muncie well least float-planers will taken care possibly well return ROW Free Flighters District Roundup MARCS thinking just thinking renewing its fab ulous Sailplane Symposium 1992 Twin Cities has unique infor mation line program membership use sounds extremely teresting Lets have details please e St Croix Valley has two new safety officers Gary Utley Mike Sewell Does club have Bong Eagles mention Kenny Lane has book pho tos newspaper clippings history model aviation Mil waukee RUF Stuf has new editor staff Congrats David Flick RAMS has logo-watches its members has formed sup port group called what else EWES million attaboys Ra cine RCC because sponsor no less two junior baseball teams VAM going help EM seaplane base during EM week Finally Grassfield Modelers can divided three groups make things happen watch things happen wonder what happened E Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Take Pride America partnership between government private sector helps provide real solutions environ mental problems further stewardship ethic America Farragut Flyers honored National Semifinalists Take Pride America Awards Ceremony last year efforts improve Farragut State Park Idaho TPIA program great ve hicle AMA clubs gain positive publicity recognition helping ensure environmental future nation formation packet about program call write AMAs Marketing Department next month September 1991 83 Leroy SalIence 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 60701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 en JUCKSO tne LOS ignais flu Morners Day session Leroy Setterlee photo Steve enqwst ana Mel Shapper Grasaflelds Feed Fly Boyd Bowdlsh photo uoraon van uaiens pnoto 0 tIle Kalamazoo Tflunderbirds display county DARE exhibit PRCont pg 75 Mareas Lolislana New Odehoisa Tees V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII VIce-PresIdent 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Asacolate Vice Preeldefita Chuck Andraka 606 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816 AVPffrequeflcy CooiUtar GM Horsirnan PO Box 490 Spring Branch TX 78070 AMA Dieplay Coordinator Karen HopkIns 5515 Brldgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroillon TX 76006 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Slant laid 26 Oakrldge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Slevena 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1136 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Houston Texas District 8 Fly-In Fly-In featured aspects mod eling just about type model Ron Nelson Alief Air Fame Houston Texas displaying Art Chester Jeep Model isa Haffke desIgn K&B 40 disappointed turnout District 8 meeting num ber issues discussed major issue lawsuit against AMA pertaining Control Line Speed accident California District 8 Fly-In will held Oklahoma 1992 So start making plans attendC 84 Model Aviation L Jeff Lehmam Houston Texas HARKS club immaculate 30% Ultimate weighIng 195 lb Engine 42 Sache Gene Hempei presenting 55 Weber superlol rvlce Award .. trlct 8 Fly-In gentleman works very hard promotIng model aviation having fun crave Inalvlauals enaursa sun aireco traffic park cars left right Brad Lawson Bob Lawson Charles Copeiand Maff Hanson eame OT tL moaeisru uisonct 8 Fly-In left ngru nocrom row Ron Heiser Dale Hungerford Dimmitt Perldna Dieter Martin Back row left right Carl Clark Frank Williams Jack Fox Jorge 5neiaer quarKer-scais upr LnlpmunL model has strobe landing lIght talking pilaf. few members Bay Port Aero Club Deer Park Texas left right Randy Martin Doug Greer David Tanner Tim Harris Walter Ward Colorado Kansas Nab asic North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis DItulct IX VIce-PresIdent 8027W 81st Cirde Avada Co 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672750 Asacolats Vies Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th SI Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/n Radio Service Center 918 5 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3286 L Associate vice president Tom Boyd Nebraska writes Thanks look Nebraska again Frontier Flyers Fremont Nebraska have rechartered growing membership dedicated fun fliers typical problems dues insurance confusion still have fine following Lincoln Sky Knights ran out room mall show rain delayed Scale contest first ever Novice Pat tern contest Great way rebuild interest Pattern annual Fun Fly Barbecue drew big crowd relaxed pilots Desert Storm Trooper returned ready retire hear RCers should join Nebraska Free Flighters Hand Launch Profile Jet Glider contest thats mouthfulsounds like fun though much needed pitch chase exercise NFFs making inroads University Nebraska orga nizing supporting University Model Airplane Club newCook pavilion dream Indoor site NFF working great PR promote local newspaper carried quarter-page article NFF Tom Winter got nice promotional educational interview radio TV models construction materials instructional demonstration Congratulations fellows want introduce welcome Loup Valley Flyers Ne braska group chartered clubs District IX primary undertaking Robert McClure will somewhat unique group have three flying sites two counties four cities un der club Eight 12 crowd gathered miles Long City-North Loup area What excellent fellowship will Good luck Im sure well hearing Allan Worrest through Toms report introduces Lincoln Area Soaring Society LASS 1981 RC Sailplane enthusiasts Lincoln saw necessity having club provides unique needs year organized LASS chartered #1853 AMA first objectives acquire use flying site suited Soaring accomplished about six months after club organized large numbers LASS energetic club sup ported 82 later Nationals held Lincoln supplying lo cal manpower flying site Soaring event active community youth services area contests night flys fun flys have good newsletter As two RC Sailplane clubs state LASS strictly si lent modelsSailplanes Electrics Though located Lincoln welcome members throughout region AVP Tom Boyd also reports well save another month continues stated wanted organize District IX meeting Nebraska Hastings Skylarks jumped wanted sponsor Hastings sure Omaha fliers would slow down bit join us north south west could find us too year Commitments prior obligations have pre vented organizing help program time secure commitments time Headquarters personnel has spoken will try again fall 1992 Keep flying high Tom Whoa Travis has gotta jump Well what revoltin de velopment District IX waited out year 1990 put off promotion Rusa Mifler 980 N 3rd Carringlon ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 87401 Jim Rlcketta 516 5 CloudaB Sioux Falls SD 57103 district meeting could done specifically Nebraska fall District meeting whole lot easier put together Na tionals weve number Nationals Nebraska Theres lot can-do area Im having hard time delaying dis trict meeting another year asking another state pick up go such short notice think 1992 meeting spoken time well see wants come rescue fall members can en joy grow resources expertise typically brought together district meetings Also dont want miss out AMA budget money year passed last year having meeting District meeting budget money does carry over year next used way should changed opinion $2500 allotted yearly enough district meet ing anywhere especially district travel distances AVPs long Have ever tried travel north south area can go coast coast about what costs go Denver Colorado Bismarck North Dakota VP budget typically tapped lot out-of-pocket expenses absorbed personally number folks meeting Also local clubs typically make some substantial donations Id like able skip year once let meeting kitty build up adequate amount good good facili ties etc cost volunteer officers personal money par ticipate District IX has pioneer full-blown district meetings format process has used other districts much success has struggle over years get Executive Council buy idea money should set aside used good membership smaller meetings Nationals Rallys lot local fliers unable participate Feedback has consistently demonstrated value district meeting about pass up success stories district past 10 years Well have good meeting fall Just pa tient look plans announcements little later year Well beginning sound like soapbox item Ill prob ably get some hot mail calls Thats okay job up grabs three years Tom Boyd would probably like some relief get retirement lets get some help goin out E September 1991 85 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 88207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82804 PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HQ703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviationsubscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertising Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission information full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Mzotia CalIfornIa HawaiI Nevada / Utah X DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DIstfSct X VIcePresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 961-6637 ~16 addreea EMAIL 7824747 Aseoclate Vice Prealdenta Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aba HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrio 8252 E Tumey Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7929 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Kai P Jensen 535 B Moans Lana Reno NV 99502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John Krohn 11227 Hadley St Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 95136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85745 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Beverly Wisniewaki 3316 South Kiowa Blvd Lk Havssu City AZ a6403 Frequency Coordinators George SteIner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95926 Phone 9163621982 L Cloy Marez 2626W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 hundred thousand enthusiastic spectators looked Cap itol City Barnstormers took sky time What thrill airshow center mile-long runway fans stacked ten deep behind safety rope McClelland Air Force Open House Ap preciation Day returning Desert Storm Troopers main man Rush Limbaugh flesh delivered keynote address usually shadow military teams Thunderbirds Blue Angels No majors time think AMA would pump-up proud over resulting show 30 short minutes over 20 objects flew came went up Ill save de tails show team antics another time Twenty minutes after show ended packed up motor home off Lost Hills Free Flight championships about five hours trip just short Colinga California 1-5 got best inside dual left-hand side Air Force Two tread steel-belted separated carcass broke off end tire holding other became steel-belted whip ravaging underside motor home time coasted stop 70-plus mph brake lines torn out propane lines ripped off emergency cable wound itself around axle much much result $700 tow bill six-hour ride back Sacramento cab truck took turns bouncing heads off ceiling knees off dash What really makes mad is1the fact again missed something Ive trying catch last two yearsa good Free Flight contest Hang Free Flighters Ill make yet Pictured below District Ten party wagon being winched trailer long ride home Wow feels just like last week turn report happenings assigned area must magazine lag time some thing nature Anyway theres lots report goes January 1 came some real good cold weather brave enough attend local New Years Day fun fly Lo gan Utah field Bridgerland RC Clubs outing have say very well attended Other clubs Utah area having fun snow including Ute RC Club club loaded bunch real go-getters make hobby something should proud club field located state land called Jordan River Park city Salt Lake has provided matching funds improve parcel land much better flying site Thanks go out Geoff Styles back AMA Headquarters jumping horn straighten out little mix-up Army Corps En gineers over old issue wetland So now Utes living proof AMA does work us very helpful way east ern clubs would envious field its paved runway park ing lot comforts home president club year Ron Christensen picture taken Walt Staff way warm 200 field gathering opportunity get St George Fun Fly again though VW bus lost its heart American Fork still made rest 300 miles pulled VW Rabbit pickup says modelers arent ingenious types people Thanks goes Leon Orton says truck hasnt run right since trip weather St George didnt cooperate again year came good time renewing old friendships seeing new proj ects fly Larry Wolfe Jet Hanger Hobbies some aircraft doing some impressive flying Maue Chie wowed crowd engine-out auto-gyro 500 feet tumbling end-over-end way down After landing feet admitted tumble wasnt planned crowd seemed completely under control Brigham City Fliers held its annual RC Auction April 20 al full house hobbyists static display brought overwhelm ing number quarter-scale aircraft year craftsmanship excellent Although time limit due previously scheduled basketball game auction completed time due great co ordinating club members Great job guys looks like month August going full month tra veling have calendar trips Winnemucca Reno Billings So clubs northern Nevada wondering what AVP looks like prepared worst will coming through plan visit fly fields last thing dont want anyone forget Utah State Pattern Championships going held Bridgerland RC Club field August 3-4 contest usually brings some really talented pilots fair warning get out practice Novice through FAI will go six rounds two days keeping best four flight scores always computer scorekeeping contestant judging will used Thats guy back Reggl Thanks Marc As usual bangup report slamdunk AVP Flash AVP John Krohn will contestant Unlimited Champion ship weekend October 5-6 Madera California picture follows John displays Sea Fury 488 San Gabriel Valley RC League club meeting Summers Gotta Fly Leading Edge Reginald R Keyawa 86 Model Aviation guys ringing New Year big way Jamboree being wInched up 300-mile trek back Sacramento now promised little late Herrres Marc DistrIct Ten AVP John Krohn displaying entry Unlimited Cham pIonship Good luck John Win Gipper obviously going too late just heard Homer Davenport Days August 4 neat relaxed fly-in arent pressures just nice place fly event run some very nice people site school field isnt asphalt flying area very nicely laid out youre flying rest family can take events town Plucked following about young AJ Seaholm Horse feathers Billings Flying Mustangs newsletter Seems like Mike Sperry wife took AJ along Vegas April Formula race AJ picked up plane Lyle Larson chose engine Henry Bartle go-power managed tenth out 30plus pilots included zeroed heat Way go AJ Wouldnt say Lyle Henry Mike Mrs Sperry really super folk Also Mustangs will host 91 Montana State Pattern Champi onships August 31/September 1 Should superior meet time read Executive Council may have voted hold 92 Na tionals Corvallis Oregon Chip Smith Na tionals coordinator came out HQ couple weeks ago early June looked over Corvallis Airport site Na tionals feels comfortable site couple other people look over also comfortable layout will required convince Coun cil have heard some local Free Flighters interested get ting involved Nationals Oregon may decide go ahead plans combined Nationals site know some good news just got note Mike Hazel Mike said going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low former format contest calen dar reports event articles photos clas sifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 will nice see FL back print weve missing Barry Kurath wrote what follows did make couple small editing changes fit text editor otherwise its pure Barry named Celebration Silent Flight first venture Electric events resounding success May 4 EMAC Evergreen Model Airplane Club PASS Portland Area Sailplane Society spon sored combined Electric/Soaring fun-fly old EMAC field east Vancouver weather beautiful turnout large flying great Blazers won What could ask Thirty three fliers attended Seattle Spokane Grants Pass Portland/Vancouver area crowd spectators also im pressive size enthusiasm flights greeted applause through out day Some 70-plus aircraft stood out mind included Bob Benjamins 60 Cobalt-powered Waco bipe original design Tiger Kitten Doug Boyds Sinus Sail plane powered 05 FAI-wind Cobalt Ben Almojuelas Showmaster electrified version Ken Willard design Showmonster 200% 60-powered version Jerry Holcombs Super Chip Sailplane Concept EP Helicopter powered Trin ity off-road car motor seven 1200 mAh SCR cells Rob Woods fleet aerobatic planes Rob entered tiny 02-powered aer obatic plane six-cell duration event making flight excess 11 minutes Scale airplanes attendance included Porterfield Mike Bambergs Klemm unfortunately folded wing de stroyed Taylorcraft flew exceptional realism except no exhaust noise fact quiet field CD Jerry Holcomb able listen soft classical music day ex cept watching big game portable TV Glider contingent also strong Tom Brightbills new Dodgson Saber drawing lot attention Doug Boyd new variable-diameter drum winch receiving favorable response tried possible ex ception Dave Johnson blew half stab off Windsong top first launch power fliers never seen winch operation greatly impressed Another sight unfamiliar majority power-types gaggle Hand Launch Gliders thermaling up near ground saw Craig Robinson Mike Bamberg Robin Robinson have long flights little Gliders closest came serious competition sixcell duration event two Old Tim ers aerobatic plane four Gliders entered Gliders beating Old sters through superior penetration big lift good distance away Gliders Robin Robinson Jerry Hol comb made two contes tants left air fly down below 10 feet altitude con tinue chase lift First Jerry climb ing Robin switched back forth until Jerry too low no motor battery left Robin still about 100 feet good 30 seconds power remaining Jerry landed Statistics gathered first 50 planes entered ran out forms follows power/number entries 05/27 15/four 02/four 60/two balance powered planes contained 40 25 035 Hi-Line 30 motors about four Hand Launch Gliders four Gliders powered Ford long-shaft motor deep-cycle marine battery other words winch Altogether finest days Ive ever spent enjoy ment radio controlled flying Jerry keeps insisting should again next year would argue him Danny Brewer took following pic tures Jerry Holcomb supplied number Bob Benjamin discuses merits Firekitten Doug Huffman Along about noon asked group would bring airplanes out group picture Note incredible diversity aircraft types flown during very first effort very nice event hope decide again next year Coming up August will along bunch noted annual Big Bird Bash OMAS Hogs Hollar BBQ Pfeiffer Field Barons Float Fly Cocollala ISS Scale Contest Ontario EAC Pattern Contest Creswell TCM Pattern Fin ley Soaring about weekend some Northwest Fl Champs Ar lington Get copy Northwest sched ule Bill Smith contest coordinator sending him self-addressed stamped enve lope asking Theres lots done contests see September 1991 87 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oragoir / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 g 503 234-4439 ompuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672422 Asaoclate VIca Prealdents Darrell AndarsonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ava NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 vancouver WA 9a6a4 Tom CashmanTom McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al culverDave Mullens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83676 Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 6 #69 Puysllup WA 98373 Aulatant Frequency CoordInator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 entto /Imojuela eniargea isen vviitiards Showmaster build Cobalt 60powered Showmonster industrial-size battery will give some kind feel size plane 60 does very well Contest Virector Jerry 1-lolcomo folds flis modified Graupner Chip Box 176 Good Old Nonny young friend Nonny hasnt favored us pomefor quite some time have new now fact first since bygone Star Skipper days thought bit maturer style remains Stygian like Model Airplane Nonny Moose kit kit. Until built model airplane model model Until flown wondrous flying machine thing beauty Stop Prop Wobble Dr Lester W Garber builds accuracy has designed pitch gauge instrument set propeller pitch precision gauge can help us construct high performance rubber props Peanut Scale Bostonian No-Cal Limited Penny full Pennyplane Easy Bs Flying Machines Eeyores Flying Machines wonderful picture book good text think should buy right now kids yourselo have waiting get little older like browse bookstoresall kinds especially bookstores children favorites Eeyores right near 1212 Broadway Manhattan Joel Fram owns two Eeyores book stores other being east side Manhattan Joel employees have really turned shops oases both parents children like remind old-time model airplane hobby shopsjust great places hang out features Broadway Eeyores window paint ings nice chat artist Brian Selznick graduate Rhode Island School Design put finishing touches murals shops two windows realize has paint everything backwards inside strollers can see correctly outside Brian regular employee available artist such window-paintings anywhere town As salesperson Brian guided great book introducing flying aviation youngsters FlyingMachines describes self fascinating discovery flying machinesfrom hot air bal loon supersonic jet book Number 22 24 Eyewit ness Books series Borzai Book published 1990 Alfred Knoff Inc New York Cost $1395 has great text Andrew Nahum terrific drawings art editor Mark Richards story goes way back 1804 Sir George Cayleys glider model Theres also 1845 20-ft steam powered model William Henson John Stringfellow lots lots moreBleriots 1917 Bristol Fighters engines propellers drawn beautiful detail color really fell love book recommend Buy can anywhere near New York City come Eeyores will happy kids will happy Ask Brian Show Support NFFS National Free Flight Socie y has always supported youngsters well high tech approach design Small field flying im portant international FAI classes Youth support activity has ranged NFFS Design Competition produced AMA Maxi Junior successor Delta Dart way Junior World Free Flight Championships Fred Wilson writes very helpful formation beginners 10 issues year publication NFFS Free Flight Digest already member strongly urge join Now biggest bargain As adult member can have children become NFFS members 50 cents Yes correct An adult membership subscription costs $15 annually less two-year basis Fourteen dollars 50 cents covers subscription other 50 cents membership already receiving Digest means youngsters 50 cents year can read come members too Realize youngsters like belong organ izations favor course recommend join up two-year hitch savings both NFFS Remember NFFS represents Free Flighters before AMA Ex ecutive Council membership counts Use th coupon below Mail NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 Make checks payable Natorial Free Flight Society Subscdption rates include annual fee $60 membership tIre National Free Flight Society balance fee category Subscription FREE FLIGHT NFFS Digest Subocriptions available membership MEMERSHIP FEES AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES Ii 2 yrl Age 19 & over and1 yr $i&00 $50 membership fee plus $1460 subscription countnee2 yr $2700 $100 membership fee plus $2600 subscription residents foreign T 1 yr $760 $50 membership fee plus $700 subscription AgelB&underI j 2yr $1350 $100 memberohip fee plus $1250 subscription Subacript ions available membership Ages areas July 1 curreot year Please circle applicable fees New member Renewal Address change W Current expiration date MoYr NameAMA# Address city StoleZip 88 Model Aviation 5 A Les has also written 20-page booklet entitled Designing Build ing Indoor Props should real useful pitch gauge costs $1295 booklet $395 Add $250 handling shipping Send check Les Garber G & L Aero 2324 East Fifth Street Duluth MN 55812 case want talk things over telephone number 218/728-6841
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
K zLLI AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 2 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Detalis may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AMA Introduces Dues IIncentive First Time Members cademy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced excit ing dues incentive program encourage new members join association Now effect offers first time members prorated re newal rate based join AMA Only new Open Full Mem bers eligible does apply renewal current past members program designed first time members pay Open Full Member rate $40 joining AMA renewal notice next year member charged prorated amount based join date example new member joining First Quarter January 1March 31 will renew current Open Full rate next membership year joining Second Quarter April 1June 31 will receive 25% discount joining Third Quarter July 1September30 will receive 50% discount joining Fourth Quarter September 30December 31 will receive membership remainder year plus next year AMA Executive Council adopted program during April meeting AMA Headquarters program recommended special Ad Hoc Dues Committee comprised AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankowski Director Operations Robert Vojslavek information about program contact AMA 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 AMA Unveils IntroductorY] Program Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced Intro ductory Pilot Program allows chartered clubs instruct nonAMA member modelers providing liability insurance coverage non-member club Under innovative program non-member modelers can receive aeromodeling instruction club designated Intro Pilot pe riod 30 days starting first flying session training must take place chartered club field under direct one-on-one su pervision instructor program covers training activities Non-member trainees allowed fly organized event sanctioned otherwise Available AMA chartered clubs program allows designa tion maximum three Intro Pilots per club Intro Pilots must Open members submit Introductory Pilot Designation Form signed club officer AMA Headquarters $40 fee fee addition current membership dues Intro Pilots may train club must pay fee club Neither club nor Intro Pilot can charge non-member training fees Any modeler has never AMA member eligible participate program During 30 day instruction period non-member protected under AMAs liability insurance coverage No other membership benefits apply Participation program one-time basis An extension cannot granted reason Prior end 30 day period non-member can join AMA continue liability insurance coverage enjoy other membership benefits obtain detailed information packet about AMA Introduc tory Pilot Program contact AMA Special Services Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 ext 274 t MA Announces New Dues Schedule 1992 Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has announced plans institute revised dues schedule 1992 membership year Effec tive January 1 1992 several membership categories will dropped others will see adjustments dues rate significant revision elimination Open Lim ited Member category members receive Model Av iation magazine Ail open members will join renew next year Open Full Members current $40 rate receive magazine Please note will no increase Open Full Member dues 1992 youth members age 19 under dues will $14 clude magazine $2 decrease current rate $16 Youth No Publication Membership option has dropped Increases planned Second Adult Senior Citizen rates rate second adult members residing same ad dress open member will $22 members will re ceive magazine subscription Members age 65 above will join $30 enjoy same benefits open member including magazine subscription Other changes include increases Life Membership fee $1500 Affiliate Membership $20 elimination Booster Membership revised dues schedule approved AMA Executive Council during April meeting AMA Headquarters revisions proposed Ad Hoc Dues Committee composed AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankow ski Director Operations Bob Vojslavek D 1992 AMA Dues Schedule Effective january 1 1992 Open Fuli Continued page 75 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Can Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styiss me Manager Reggie wanerson Director intamai Communication/Education Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Floss B McMuiien Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum Curator Hurst Bowers General Counsel Bob Jackson September 1991 71 AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council tacluivatent Board Directors basicaliy composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What ssy space however matter personat viewpoint sole responaibitity author views may may repressnt officiai position AMA Executive Council II SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr last Sound Model Aeronautics handbook has mailed charter clubs Copies will also available cost $10 including postage individual handbook something will solve questions problems will provide guide making progress quiet operation monthly article Model Aviation articles other pub lications will further assist contents handbook will go far using additional data Use other published bits up date extension handbook Academy should publish other technical papers order sat isfy mandate bylaws now ground has broken manual comments regard would useful Tell us what would like see print Products One primary difficulties task helping mem bers operate quietly apparent reluctance part engine manufacturers/distributors provide good muffler engine market K&B outstanding example com pany does its Sportster series engines should have purchase aftermarket muffler especially already paying muffler engine Another engine market will include effective muffler also set vibration isolators well engine MOKI made Hungary marketed Davis Diesel Devel opment muffler Soundmaster sold Davis Isomounts Check Davis specifications etcetera range engines 51 cu Control Line engine 36 Twin Mufflers automatically provided CL Marine twin engine photo shows MOKI 61 RC Pitts-style Soundmaster muffler Helos jets occasion take look some 1A-octave band readings few Helicopters ducted fan aircraft thing Helicopters seem share propeller-driven aircraft har monics fuselage fully encloses entire drive mechanism Helicopter uses good muffler shows very low decibel levels higher harmonics exhaust blade passage frequen cies total sound level also appears lower case ducted fan shows much same thing taking readings recent Fan Fly Fentress NALF impressed amount sound-level reduction area couple years ago common read 114-118 dBA time around saw 98 dBA less standard sound level meter aircraft flown Bob Vi olett fans turning 23-24000 rpm Bob will tell comes much development fan pipe ducting geometry total engineering really shows what possi ble Compare type reading aircraft powered CMB engine so-called nitro pipe Byron fan unit turning about 19000 rpm produced reading 115 dBA octave band analyzer dB levels up 100 fre quencies up maximum range 20000 Hz j state higher frequencies might travel far lower frequencies fact remains fly rela tively close proximity others rather moot point Quieter operation possible Bob Violett proves case next photo shows stable aircraft flown Bob daughter Patty Mid-Atlantic Fan Fly Bob advocate op erating ducted fans manner will permit use existing sites should vein Bob wrote piece titled Reduced Power April 1991 issue Inlet quarterly published Bob Violett Models Inc article has some excellent advice modelers re printed Bobs approval Portions might properly considered some type advertising however advice benefi cial model fliers relatively few modelers see publication new concept timely model fan jet engines years now commercial airline industry has us ing reduced power take-off weight runway conditions would permit goal Save fuel save unnecessary wear-andtear engines real aircraft engines de-rated ultimate power-producing capability Engine life safety operation full scale counterparts can operate concern engine life expectancy shouldnt BVM Inc have exper imenting techniques fuel systems result greatly ex tended engine life reliability advent efficient power systems airframes necessary operate engine full tilt entire flight Ineffi cient systems antiquated design required engine scream its guts out just keep model airborne history flying BVM jets no ducted fan engine produced manufacturer can put out its maximum power forever production run manufacturer engine can make small changes design materials improve power longevity product will long time before can buy 500 flight engine Per haps no dollar limit could have soon get best performance longevity out state-of-the-art engines must Use good fuel ie blended especially fan engines least 20% oil content run engine too lean Cease running engine anything goes wrong such pressure leak blown glow plug pipe seal etc Fix problem Operate engine reduced power except take-off se lected high speed fly-bys selected vertical climbs aerobatic ma neuvers Reduce power turnarounds during cruising flight much good advice Two very significant points last two recommendations follow bits ad vice would greatly reduce sound levels over full extent footprint covered aircraft Keep higher power oper ation close over site proper combined greater effort quiet efficient power operation will surely help flying site retention Everything would much improved could op erate types aircraft sites E 72 Model Aviation Moki engine 61 RC Bob Violetts stable PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing 1991 National Rally 1991 National Aeromodeling Rally held Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio tremendous success AMA modelers general public great cooperation weathermanlow 80s sunny modelers combined fly nearly 150 hours during two-day event Buckeye Aero Squadron Spirit America Show Teams put dazzling performances thrilled both modelers public alike Static model display souvenir sales concessions added carnival-like atmosphere An estimated crowd 8000 spectators attended event Articles Dayton Daily News public service announcements local ra dio stations television coverage Saturdays evening news helped draw public also publicity Cincinnati En quirer Coast Coast magazine Delta Airlines Sky magazine United States Air Force Museum unique attraction encouraged modelers attend modelers took time out flying tour enjoy exhibits largest aviation mu seums world spectators asked questions took home literature about AMA sport Hopefully some will become involved hobby result attending Rally least will gain knowl edge sport appreciation enjoy Taking place Dayton birthplace Wright brothers site countrys largest air bases home extraordinary aviation museum National Rally nostalgic aviation theme captivated modelers public luck next years Na tional Rally will just successful Make plans now mall shows Although summer fall prom ise months model flying fun too soon plan mall show Mall shows excellent club activity winter months create team atmosphere club promoting aero modeling public Public knowledge support impor tant factor finding keeping flying sites mall show may also encourage non-modelers get involved sport An influx new members can sometimes give club much-needed jumpstart providing volunteers officer candi dates manpower Most malls receptive modeling displays mall market ing offices report model aviation shows bring foot traffic other special event AMAs Marketing Department has literature giving helpful hints organize run successful mall show also provide pro motional handouts no cost clubs holding show en sure literature arrives time recommend requesting least month advance After mall show completed AMA will send mall show pin club members participated request form pins included package promotional literature Mall shows win-win situation everyone Clubs receive pub licity recognition themselves sport public troduced exciting hobby mall gets customers have choose mall set date contact AMA assistance information joint effort various clubs Alamogordo New Mexico gan experience flying site problems didnt search individu ally new sites formed coalition approached city government united organization Comprised Alamogordo Model Aviators Silent Flyers Model Gliders Spaceport Model Rocket Club Model Racecar Club coalition requested city allocate 10 acres park land modeling purposes site would used 250 mod elers communities including Alamogordo Las Cruces White Sands Missile Range Holloman Air Force Base coalition also proposed city financially assist con structing area modeling site capable hosting regional national contests argued such contests would create income city provided financial impact statements back claim estimated site could host six 12 contests per year including Flight Fest sites premier event After reviewing proposal city agreed lease land coalition help develop site list made citys coalitions responsibilities City Alamogordo installed road parking area cleared graded RC aircraft rocket area constructed RC model car RC Glider areas paved circles Control Line Helicop ter flying supplied electrical water service model car aircraft areas provided support acquiring benches signs road marker bleachers ntinpd on75 September 199173 sign marks entrance Hobby Park joint venture tween City Alamogordo New Mexico coalition area modeling clubs some creative thinking hard work mod elers Alamogordo now enjoy first-class flying site support city government Members Catalina R/C Modelers Cholla Choppers CIL Club joined forces mall show Foothills Mall Tucson Ar izona clubs reported high degree audience interest Mall shows great way clubs gain recognition support Jim Hoffman Phoenix Arizona shown above Windswept 4 Jim won $25 prize Demonstrating Outstanding Modeling Skills Craftsmanship model during Southwest CL Contest cash prize donated Yellow Cab Company teresting because associated modeling PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am Santa Maria California working RPV project Vandenberg AFB Unfortunately miss AMA Rally Dayton Ohio Indoor Nationals Johnson City Tennes see Free Flight Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Hopefully will make July Nationals Lawrenceville has busy year consulting projects remote-controlled un manned aerial vehicles UAVsthe new term RPVs Modelers can take pride contributions made modeling technology such projects success RPVs Gulf War great source personal professional satisfaction Vandenberg AFB actually using on-base model club flying facility clubs name Wingsnappers conduct flight operations very thankful club very gen erous cooperation support getting job done have also opportunity visit Tn-Valley R/C Clubs facility Santa Maria San Luis Obispo Sb Flyers Fly-In held Qesta Col lege has great meet California fliers note same degree enthusiasm Ive found everywhere go Giant Scale Fly-In San Luis Obispo well attended some really neat planes evidence visited Tom Easterday others discuss Reno-style Pylon Race will hold Madera California October event will first its kind large birdscopies Reno racers time have over 60 entries including fliers other countries Id like make show Im enjoying beautiful cool weather coast California far different enjoyable hot humid Florida weather time year witnessed unique twist Quickie 500 Pylon race Tn-Valley RIC Club club event fliers judged fast flying also building skills fabricating craft winners score combination building flying scores UAVs RPVs thought might interested what flying Vandenberg AFB 125 lb airplane fabricated Army Aero Composites Dave Scullys operation Medway Ohio conventional high-wing built-up structure mostly hardwood plywood employing two-wheel conventio nallanding gear powered A&M SACS 116 cuin 20 hp two-cylinder engine use Menz 28 x 12 prop flies about 100 mph max speed Stall speed just about 45 mph wingload ing about 7 lb/ft squared definitely model airplane employ BTA autopilot its controlled JR 347 PCM using big servos payload experimental laser sensor developed Schwartz Electro-Optics Orlando Florida have video transmitter downlinks gather sensor performance data also use Digicon Telemeter system Tachometer Model TT-01 mea sure flight velocity airspeed readout real help setting up landing Touchdown always 45 mph must hit approach end runway very precisely run off other end hundred twenty five pounds brakes doesnt stop very fast have added phenolic rub blocks wheels shorten landing roll flight control sluggish compared mo del Landings must set up precisely since ship just doesnt ma neuver rapidly modelone must plan ahead Great Passes just received word Johnny Clemens has left us real tragedy modeling since Johnny its ardent supporters have known Johnny years have always admired enthusiasm zest life Johnnys major contribution modeling long service Academy served terms both President vice presidentlonger other President AMA Johnny strong supporter acquisition own Headquarters facility dream helped make happen always Nationals always available needed working heart out AMA too bad modelers like Johnny Clemens Johnnys wit jokes legendary Hes kind Hall Famer will never another quite like him Wherever Johnny love thank sincerely accom pushed making aeromodeling exquisitely enjoyable fun hobby AMA extend condolences family friends world around will always remember him fondness D 74 Model Aviation Some members Santa Maria California Tn-Valley Club left right Chuck Barnes Chet Persons Patrick Mariett Gene dridge Don Brown Bill Tucker Dr Art Major president An enthu siastic group Tn-Valley Pylon Flyers Facility owned city club devel oped Vahon Yeterian founder Vandenberg AFB Wlngbusters RC Club Goldberg Ultimate witnessed first flight loves Vatton great help us flight test program Vandenbarns View Big Bird Fly-in San Luis Abispo California slightly somber mood around being written have just learned Johnnie Clemens passed away Dallas June 13 cant say wasnt somewhat expected still comes shock happens Johnnie served AMA ways lifetime would impossible count much less list addition serving eight years AMAs pres ident Johnnie served unbelievable 22 years AMA Executive Council considered himself peacemaker group Now dont know much peace Johnnie created can say Johnnie responsible lot pride organization Johnnie presented little bit dichotomy worked him AMA would forever preach needed add dignity AMA pick up microphone tell longest jokes known man Its funny now think back times groaned mere prospect Johnnie picking up mic rophone yet its going difficult think never hearing voice again Johnnie visionary AMA first envision AMA owning its own HQ made architectural model HQ building Reston big part laying out Somehow cant help thinking would have done same Mun cie project better health Johnnie uncanny ability however memory birthdays anniversaries swear Johnnie remembered birthdays nearly everyone knew wives kids dont know times Johnnie would remind anniversary kids birthdays Its also funny remember Johnnies stories him talking God usually about model airplanes Well Johnnie talk ing God now eavesdrop conversation Im sure would hear Johnnie telling God of wonder ful things AMA has done trying dignify everything said can hear him now saying see pictures Grand Marshall Saint Patricks day parade Dallas Somehow picture Johnnie Clemens will stick mind fit well however have bit advice God dealing Johnnie God dont give him microphone Godspeed Johnnie AMA will represented Johnnies memorial service John Worth Gene Hemple Its particularly appropriate John Worth Johnnie worked together well ac complished much 22 years Believe actually got out old Tipo flew Wright Brothers Contest Dayton couple weeks ago ball learned few things process First can still fly air plane Second can fly bifocals Its tough get old third still sunburn badly bleed fact got sunburned Saturday couldnt go back up Sunday Now remember always wore long-sleeved shirts contests following weekend AMA National Rally Dayton again able spend Saturday flying really impressed way Rally ran Everyone seemed have great time plenty flying some beautiful airplanes complaint heard heard over over about lack direction signs find way site Frankly always have problem Wright-Patterson gate have open weekends up back off National Road Air Force doesnt particularly like temporary signs over place stuck guess prefer hundreds people wandering around lost opposed eyesore signs AMA schedule keeping hopping lately FF Nation als Lawrenceville week insurance/safety committee meet ing next Tuesday Wednesday RC Masters starting Tuesday Florida may have miss due conflict its two weeks till RC CL Nationals week between Nationals Oshkosh Oh yeah Sally celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary July 23 right between Nationals Oshkosh can get having adjust schedule AMAs growth rate has dropped little behind previous years approximately 2 percent isnt anything panic over may indicative leveling off activity model aviation per haps have simply signed up vast majority fly model airplanes either case its pretty much agreed lim iting factor growth places fly need to obtain flying sites keep ones already have may popular think day will have come effective mufflers will required internal combustionpowered model airplanes flying site save may very well own surprising to have someone out crowd AMA Annual meeting chastise AMA having instituted some across-the-board noise rules Vince gave outline progress Muncie site George Steiner gave excellent presentation frequency control Howard Crispin presented latest noise reduction technology wasnt too bad annual meeting Now could figure out get people attend Another very nice thing unveiled meeting new book Sound Model Aeronautics written Howard distributed AMA think copy will sent AMA chartered club Enough month Keep em flying Dues Cont pg 71 age 19 over July 11992 Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance subscrip tion Model Aviation Second Adult Membership$22 age 19 over July 1 1992 living same address Open Full Member Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance No publication Senior Citizen Membership$30 age 65 above Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Youth Full Membership$14 age 19 July 1 1992 Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Life Membership$1500 Contact AMA detailed information regarding Life Membership program Affiliate Membership$20 Membership foreign modelers providing insurance coverage flying United States PR Cont pg 73 coalition modeling clubs agreed pave main aircraft runway also rocket launch pad funding permitted fi nanced improvements donations local sources also agreed keep noise levels minimum overfly hous ing area provide maintenance site Thanks some creative thinking hard work diligence modeling clubs Alamogordo now have custom-designed site endorsed supported city Perhaps club can follow lead Alamogordo modelers youre searching next flying site First unite other area clubsthere strength numbers Second look ways make proposed flying site attractive site managerif can benefit hobby eager help Finally contact AMA Flying Site Assistance package full information help develop proposal successfully acquire flying site Way go next time club holds contest fun fly approach local merchants businesses prizes Usually merchants happy help able Take Pride America Update President Bush signed law Take Pride America Act end 101st Congress last bills passed enjoyed broad bipartisan support legislation establishes permanent Take Pride America fice US Department Interior enables office sol icit accept donations private organizations authorizes Con gress appropriate funds permits volunteer workers also provides opportunity Americans donate time resources campaign tax-free allowing Take Pride fice allocate resources needed TPIA Act sustains interdepartmental participation federal partnership has successful its six-year history Continued page 83 September 1991 75 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road HamIlton OH 45013 June 13 1991 Day Sorrow Past President AMA member Model Aviation Hall Fame Johnny Clemens passed away due complications long illness remember 1979 reading Johnnys Hall Fame write up pages Model Aviation magazine article said Johnny Clemens old Methuselah its just has highly visible figure world aeromodeling long long time dozen years ago Johnny infected modeling bug early 1922 18 years later 1940 opened hobby shop Hobby Counter ran 51 years Prior opening Hobby Counter Johnny connected largest manufacturers model airplanes Comet Models reputed earliest Comet models family natural energetic outgoing person like Johnny Clemens would eventually become actively involved AMA activities Prior being elected AMAs president 1970 time another held al elected appointed office AMA Johnny also highly visible international scene serving vice president FA Committee International Aeromodel ing ClAM including service Chairman ClAM Informa tion Education Subcommittee Johnny served US voting delegate ClAM head AMA annual delegation FAI meetings Johnny District VIII vice president years moving force behind bringing National Model Airplane Champi onships Dallas 1950 served contest director event Johnny instrumental establishing relationship existed years between Navy AMA what re member good old days Navy Nationals As member AMA Contest Board personally drafted very first Con trol Line rules used AMA Johnny handled important public re lations responsibilities liaison AMA Navy Hobby Industry Association media years MC annual post-Nationals 8 Ball Banquet thank-you affair Navy generous assistance na tional competitions As longest serving president AMA Johnny focused ef forts securing better public image modeling improv ing communications AMA organization itself Paramount Johnnys beliefs AMA should continue battle model ers rights needs especially respect additional RC fre quencies obtaining flying sites letter late last year Johnny admitted slowly losing health battle making attempt pass along through series phone calls letters information concerning people made significant contributions AMA aeromodeling kind peo ple may easily overlooked people Johnny felt should documented hard work relayed infor mation Art Leneau Maurice Teters others did want gotten first jobs AMA organize AMA held Na tional Championships Fortunately Johnny Clemens knew wealth information able share notes practical tips Navy years assisted greatly creating present Nationals Operations Manual During long illness able talk Johnny hospital several times talked about AMA future AMA able get several very good ideas Johnny enjoyed keeping currentmaking contributionright last possible opportunity Johnnys lifeblood telling jokesespecially about modelers remember today goes like St Peter devil talking day about state affairsyou know modern medicine people living longer know devil said its really boring around herenot much ought get some kind activity going St Peter replied Hey would great have big model airplane contest second thought dont think would fair because good fliers up devil retorted Oh thats okay lets have contest because Contest Directors down Well can have contest now best CD just walked through Pearly GatesE 76 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 scene above April Executive Council meeting Howard Crispin left enjoy moment Ed Mccullough receives commemorative T-shirt Guess says diddly squat other person unsung heroes major small contest country monitor frequencies handle impound registration keep scores What away some slower hours first time ever saw gang impound wave also promised guys wouldnt print names really see appreciate R scene May 31 FAI Heli Montgomery County MoacI copter team trials shows Horace Helicopter Association Hagen CD left Allen two clubs hosting FAI Hel Helper president Minia icopter Team Trial Shown ture Rotary Wings Northern above Russ Coxe president Virginia MRWV two club cooked fried clubs joined together put sweated served con fine team trial contest cession stand three days pride AMA Johnny Clemens 191 2-1991 Connetcut Maine / Masaadtusetts / New Hamp*e Rhode Idand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 Houlton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essen Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 B Greenwich Ave West Warwicir RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Cape Cod Council Model Airplane Clubs three clubs Cape Cod Cape Cod R/C Club Discover Flying R/C Club Otis Model Aircraft Club have formed CCCMAC coordinate activities keep other informed policies ban quet held Mildreds Chowder House April 61991 Bill Mon tague did excellent job MC evening Senator Henri Raus chenbach talked about community relations Coast Guard Ensign Ewell Long talked about rescue techniques mechanics hel icopters flying Several awards prizes presented Roys R/C Hobby New England Hobby donated some prizes about 63 people present Barb would like thank clubs inviting us great time Instructing hire some people charging flight instruction Some have own facilities insurance have no problem fact probably performing good service However have problem person uses club facility charges flight instruction some cases dont inform students club instruction available some students arent club members isnt fair club might defined business pursuit may affect insurance coverage paying flight instruction club facility ask around may able obtain good instruc tion paying Spectacle Pond Float Fun Fly Discover Flying R/C Club sponsored event held May 11-12 1991 26 fliers about 50 aircraft Saturday fine day winds quite strong Sunday met nine-year-old Jay Baker heard about CCCMAC banquet Jay becoming quite skilled pilot flying pond has participating Com bat events held Cape previous column wrote about Stearman Sam Abdow building model now complete shown nhntnfl September 1991 77 ruyuaIuu uayvvuUI Fifty Year AMA Members Recently have talked two people have AMA members over 50 years have mem ber 50 years would like mention column Let know send picture have Senator Henri Rauschenbach CG Ensign Ewell Long Dave Eldredge presents 50-year AMA patch Ed McCarty Bill Montague R presenting painting Bill Parandes 1 modeler banquet paintings done Bill Sam Abdow model Stearman full-scale background New Yo4t New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT II John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 70 Froelich Farm Rd Ilickaville NY 11801 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 5 Broadway Yonkera NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple La Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Coatello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Junchkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saxter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts As AMA member individual group 139229 involved way another multi-faceted hobby/sport aer omodeling goes what impact will have upon society future strictly up us As looks things appear bright prospect let us maintain vigilant quiring yet encouraging attitude thus earning respect con fidence public large well other Let safety overall concern Now turn corner enter new era aeromodeling wit Giant Scalea mounting concept involving Radio Controlled model aircraft weighing much 100 lb per copy thus exceeding con siderable margin current weight-limit 55 lb mandated AMA rules undoubtedly already aware AMA working conjunction lnternationai Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA undertake joint experimental testing program aimed de termining feasibility safety standards involved such activi ties Further sayeth Pertinent Points Prospective Pilots planning get started flying Radio Controlled model aircraft will certainly interested certain enlightening obser vations Mr John Bruns appearing recent issue clubs news letter MAAW Flyer John flight instructor Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY such excellent position offer number constructive suggestions ease lot seeking become accomplished miniature aircraft pilots John favors AO-size engine anything larger stage learning process flying characteristics much smoother opinion learner does need hottest ABC pump trainer feels so-called sportcraft best able resist impact imposed student pilot beginners Mr Bruns favors four-channel radio Le throttle rudder elevator aileron Most importantly warns fly alone fly times presence reliable instructor during training period Visual Arts Department case become bored monthly palaver note seek break monotony enriching text bits photographic ineptness interspersed mercifully vastly supe rior production various contributors shall begin months collection shot made Nick Ziroli recent contest picture took last year Cradle Aviation Expo booth operated Show Meroke Radio Control Club 1990 edition Expo along descriptive notes simply got lost shuffle hence failed appear column guys have kindly understanding regarding regrettable omission have sportingly accepted apology rate picture best wishes fine group Welcome news Chopper Chaps reproduce part important article appearing IRCHA Bulletin newsletter International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association written its secretary Tim Nash has say First notice no longer AMA National Airplane Cham pionships last year Courtesy IRCHA some folks listening us AMA events name finally includes us Heli guys IRCHA will running Helicopter portion 1991 AMA Nationals Nationals will held Lawrenceville Illinois again year Helicopters will flying 17 miles away Mt Carmel Airport did 1990 first time Helicopter com petition will flown main site other events except Soar ing Gear up Secured 78 Model Aviation 1 Though known highly regarded AMA members con nection assortment Headquarters duties Bob Underwood does appear photographs would imagine main title Technical Director would believe what huge assortment responsibilities inherent brief title dedication rare talents say hail Bob see Bob fielding members question years District 2 membership meet ing 1991 WRAM show weiisviue area maii Plane ocexy recent edition club newsletter WAS Ilappenin edited Milt Green reports example good PR characterized plan ning groups annual banquet featured guests lo cal mayor lady Milt cited success affair reported following encouraging response hizzonor few brief remarks Mayor complimented club ex cellent facilities have developed field noted pleasure constructive use found particular property behalf village WeIlsviIie Mayor thanked club pay ing taxes land add Nice going WASPS nere soory connecoeo wion mis nexo snot wnicn mignt just well relate brief rather late date goes involves Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VlcePresldent 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Eiiis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr Hew Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaiy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8970 Wow National Fun Fly Dayton Ohio now history two outstanding days enhanced weather friendly personalities participants event should held District III year Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson provided fabulous backdrop Anyone interested past current aviation found some thing interest multitude aircraft display research library fantasticscale documentation abounds Two AMA air show teams Buckeye Aerosquadron Spirit America Show Team performed very admirable fashion certainly have developed superb style public presenta tion oecial thank offered ladies gentlemen Spirit America Show Team Publicity key success modeling show Bill Baker AMA Headquarters staff generated post-editorial report Rally may interested some information Seven newspapers published information Rally cover age included Cincinnati Dayton Muncie Van Wert Fifteen ra dio stations aired public service announcements and/or interviews Four television stations produced video airing during event Magazines recognized National Rally included Boys Life Chevy Outdoors Coast Coast Delta Sky Highways Motorhome Magazine above can see aeromodel ing publicity very positive event Several District Ill AVPs helped produce Rally Included Dave Ellis West Virginia John Hathaway Pittsburgh Jay Mealy Clearfield Joe Vislay Toledo Jays wife Judy also helped AMA trailer Thanks again folks AMA club members long distance attended Rally following pictures provide highlight some attendance Modeling events provide excellent place us swap stories Sometimes stories createdtry AVP Jay Mealys son Chris attendance nifty little fun-fly model demonstrating ability engine stopped low inverted pass Instead rolling upright Chris made inverted landing damage being removal top glow plug As Chris prepared next flight discovered landing gear broken question can land upside down damage landing gear see Chris might ask him about some additional excitement produced September 1991 79 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Radio Control Aircrafters Buffaio New York Mike Kundrat STARS Brad- Marva Clingerman Prop ford PennsylvaniaFloppers Tim Treneff Licking Co Flyers Harry Burcham Black Swamp Flyers Ellis Mealy assist flight line Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Ron Gray wife Universal SIgnalsRIC Flyers Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Noith Carolina Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT V Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferriwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetleville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 RPV/UAV There have articles concerning remotely piloted ve hicles now commonly called unmanned aerospace vehicles number publications articles quite often very well done much enhance versatility aircraft have blatantly ignored very important facet very ex istence heritage contributions aeromodelers technology performance also small matter individuals also long-standing members Academy after-glow Gulf War should provide little credit mem bers AMA President Don Lowe has engaged RPV work years both employee United States Air Force directly volved research development Wright-Patterson AFB recent years consultant Don alone type work names read like roll call active AMA members num ber well known area competition setting world records District IV far being alone re gard Maynard Hill former AMA President best known among model ers world records has set still holds such things Radio Control speed distance altitude duration May nard has instrumental development number radiocontrolled vehicles military has own consulting design facility purpose Maynard has also invented demonstrated electrostatic autopilot vehicles several members have intimately involved what probably best known RPVs active service Pioneer manufactured AAI Cokeysville Maryland RPV became well known result Gulf War group Iraqi troops surrendered Pioneers next photo Bic Green standing new AAI product Bic has involved Pioneer very beginning Bics background Bic well known Radio Control Pattern flier District IV actively competes F3A Bic alone AAI Steve Stricker known flying Tournament Champi ons also flies AAI current president Radio Control Modelers Baltimore Ron Stahl also part team Incidently Ron will heading up team will put MARC Show next year Another important member involved Pioneer Mike Dean Mike active duty US Navy stationed Patuxent River Na val Air Test Center Mike flew Pioneer long time test program also completed tour board battleship Gulf area before recent crisis during first deployment air craft Mike president Patuxent Aeromodelers active member IMAA follows naturally because father Bob Dean District IV director IMAA Pioneer Giant model think Pioneer something should see aircraft Bic standing next photo taken AAI dis play MARC Show June 1 aircraft company develop ment called Guardian big radio controlled aircraft has 34 foot high aspect-ratio wing Guardian designed fly altitudes high 15000 feet have duration 15 hours powered 75 hp engine Among other things vehicle mostly invisible due its composite construction district can probably identify individuals involved level radio control activity should make point relate sport very important aspect countrys defense ces Much technology used vehicles developed miniature aircraft AMA members actively involved levels categories model flying talk pol iticians out about flying sites should inform extremely important contribution aviation District Happenings Two significant events held district during month June unfortunately both held same weekend fact several events held first week end month probably interfered some planning Anyway two events FAI Helicopter team selection MARC Show held within few miles other team selection held District Columbia RC Club field Germantown Maryland part park system de cided use Maryland site after some difficulty use Manassas National Battlefield site adverse problem process fact meet took place during un usual hot spell no radio problems encountered accord ing sources accident second event MARC Show Timonium Maryland considerably exhibitors year hope show will continue grow very likely move larger building fairgrounds will soon necessary Some ex hibitors chose go out field Saturday evening demon strate products press others able attend treated some outstanding demos would probably beneficial some means transport could set up take interested par ties out site lack adequate parking precludes general tendance feel sure anyone saw Florio competition fun fly air craft Sunfly flown Jim Martin Hobby Lobby impressed exhibitors would sure profit live ex posure Some exhibitors including Nick Ziroli first time John Kirk stepping down overall director show has worked since start Ron Stahl current club president will taking over operation Basically nothing changes except effort grow CASA Cross Country Soaring meet also held few miles away weekend other events within easy driving distance Timonium Richmond Area RC Club held Pattern contest over same period show grows enough perhaps some alternatives could take place some other schedules D 80 Model Aviation Renew @1 See Card Page 99 V Alabama Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneasee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 yarn St Gibsonville FL 33534 Gustavo Diaz E-12 Fraiias Gunynabo PR 00657 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Th Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 James M Doc Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Frequency Coordinator Bsrnis Fields P0 Bon 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen Phone 904 6642517 FL 32048 Contest season now live District V want AMA rule book write Ill send Theyre free no charge So far month Ive Memphis watch Memphis Area Soaring Society stuff Also Courtland Alabama witness Dick Halls Spring Fling Fort Payne catch DeKaIb RIC Flyers quar ter scale event Corinth Mississippi see Meridian Modelers Third Annual Fun-Fly Tampa Florida witness Marion County Model Aircraft Flyer Ben efit local hospital next 21/2 weeks have five flying fields possible enjoy trying keep prom ises made ran District V VP office want see what AMA VP looks like invite blowout First come first served South Ocala Florida near little town Belleview Marion County Model Association has nice flying field U Childrens Miracle Network Telethon Day before yesterday Sunday attended Flyers Rally Benefit critically ill chil dren Ray Brown charity coordina tor Robert Jones Contest Coordinator Everybody good time pay two dollars get field money went directly University Florida Shands Hospital bottom previous column Ray Brown Robert Jones master minded oversaw Marion County Model Aircraft Associations efforts con duct fliers rally benefit did nice job Greg Rita Wilmon Ocala Florida busy watching others fly cle verly took picture standing next George Nichols P-51 Pictured below Georges P-51 geared engine George built scratch claims flies perfectly cannot re member engine displacement George seen picture inset gear retracts flight has flaps help takeoffs landings bottom previous column Gene Sanchez Ed Ruark tuning up little plane John Lindas Brandon Model Flyers fun fly bash Plenty people background waiting turn F See two pretty girls Mary Ann Grey Sonnia Barber watching Brandon Model Flyers Tampa Fun Fly needed have picture taken order make report Fun Fly complete September 1991 81 picture above Karen Blair Karen built Ugly-Stick model herself waiting turn fly herself model very well constructed men better look out John Hudson Linda Cooley con ducted area fun fly Tampa Florida June 2 everybody neighborhood showed up share fun gaggle spectators contestants alike stare awe four full-size aircraft buzzing Marion County Florida Model Association entertaining everyone flights real-size WW II AT6s RC show team demonstrations drawings prizes like fees donations will go Shands Hospital University Florida benefit crit ically ill children Florida southern Georgia First its kind model airplane club president Robert Jones promises continue effort D Illinois Indtana Kentucky Miasoun VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District Vi Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate VIce PresIdents Ron Ballard 5 Boa 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buanell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency CoordInator Paul Holaten 616 W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7786 h election year district know have spoken about once year want remind impor tance event An election measurements have indicate like dislike what Please sure vote time comes Im ballot let know what kind job think have done voting against feel Ive let down please vote put back office Ive done well vote appreciated No vote tells us nothing As writing know other person consid ering running against election know working hard us right now may make good VP district Only winning would let us know sure Ive already talked him about encouraged him run time read Ill know sure going would rather give name time case decides back off Later maybe Since know district several districts election year would like say something about though have Council works well together part always room some new blood would no need have elections Weigh vote carefully sure look track rec ords districts VP other candidates may find its time change Whatever exercise right vote election Ap proximately 10% voted district last time Id like see near 100% lose Remember could care less about competition still need some support Council other things such insurance issues Vote Alas weather has taken its toll time first two weekends going great trips weather changed last minute end high hopes total waste son got out new trainer headed field some training managed get often enough get him well way joining neophyte RC pilot completed some take offs landings has learned few basic maneuvers such snap rolls As can see time lost big mistake made letting him fly own airplane Super Hots Now wants take own Hmmm Maybe better get out old Hots wrecked few years back Ill have something fly though know read about ground-breaking Mun cie probably last month trip did make earlier month big thrill know question spending much money such project bennies doing its well worth Besides know its good invest ment Can imagine place like Oshkosh model airplanes know no other nation such site can hold major events having look over county site generally has too compromises can hold major events special terest groups such IMAA museum will seen tour Indiana could go on know understand already Shoot talk about enough guess Im just proud can its district did get Mint Julep Scale meet down Rough River close home during rainy weekend took chance tired staying home Anyway saw reduced turnout event weather sure stopped lot people Thats too bad cause lot flying going great thing Fun Scale turnout believe filled very well other Scale events fact events think no time regular Scale events memory serves right think least 20 flying event Again great day bull sessions never got too hot whole day meant could work around chatting Cal Etlel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Florisant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 time though took some time watch flights really liked P-38 days i may build really like power up front impressive Hey did find July column screwed up Did really think Id lost mind sent it just fine During paste up paragraphs got shuffled around Move part about Rich mond Indiana club after first two pictures Maybe will bean ar ticle can make better sense wish hadnt happened wasnt first time Ive seen happen also see sometimes making grammar changes believe could challenged As long dont change too much ruin what Im trying say can stand some changes change char acter statement Im trying make get bent out shape Enough travels got some pictures district its time show first comes group Po plar Bluff Missouri call themselves Freelancers RC Club event hold year builders contest As can see photo fellahs serious group builders hav ing trouble picking got may want sneak back Cheetah Before go Ive got tell Ive finally gotten Missouri again gods gave us break weather long enough two delightful events happen Ill telling about next month Ive promising long time tell finally made Enough now . 82 Model Aviation Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kanaas City MO 84114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 next photos trom Latayette Cloud jockeys ot Latayette indiana As usual successful event guys As can see yourself show filled ceiling beautiful air planes dont mind Ill just fill up rest column photos Iowa MichigM / Minnesota Wiscoflain V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice PresIdent Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 41098 Asaociate Vice PresIdents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzger 2525 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Weal 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L Steve Dudzinski East 9278 FlorIda Livonia Ml 48150 come Nationals again few weeks left pre pare models Rumor has may Northwest Coast next year will Muncies turn show what AMA can modelers Don Lowe gave Executive Council member tag says Dont yell Im volunteer has long trying period pushing forward idea national model sport flying site seems complaints too few people will see site Well image will generate will everyones benefit Look what EAA has done full-size sport aviation Gone Flying. Forever very sad news phoned Panch Morris great little guy Johnny Clemens left us first became member EC great help orientation welcome confidante great fun dig through old very old modeling mags see photos having fun aeromodeling very prominent personage Nationals idea Na tional Fun Flys came active thoughts will miss phone calls thoughts Muncie direction AMA should follow having known him will always warm remembrance last column related demise State Meet Well CL cat egory contest will run Rouge Park September Keep watching contact Marc Warwashana want extra information OK photographers out need pics western end districtand make members models col umn can see read what others doing give some recognition am running short such material have dig through what have taken help library new format column may present problem estimating number charac ters needed its worth try too much sameness leads deter ioration nitro situation going very interesting Maybe should resurrect formula used UKsome gas amyl acetate thinkbut its still no substitute Its like trying copy balsawood Went up visit Frankenmuth Model Flyers Club famous town eye-opener never visited before guys treated extremely well tour traditional meal have great field close middle town part community Look up tour area Sounds like floatplanes needed year fields under water heavy cleanup sessions required return fields flying condition again read some members complaining placement pond Muncie well least float-planers will taken care possibly well return ROW Free Flighters District Roundup MARCS thinking just thinking renewing its fab ulous Sailplane Symposium 1992 Twin Cities has unique infor mation line program membership use sounds extremely teresting Lets have details please e St Croix Valley has two new safety officers Gary Utley Mike Sewell Does club have Bong Eagles mention Kenny Lane has book pho tos newspaper clippings history model aviation Mil waukee RUF Stuf has new editor staff Congrats David Flick RAMS has logo-watches its members has formed sup port group called what else EWES million attaboys Ra cine RCC because sponsor no less two junior baseball teams VAM going help EM seaplane base during EM week Finally Grassfield Modelers can divided three groups make things happen watch things happen wonder what happened E Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Take Pride America partnership between government private sector helps provide real solutions environ mental problems further stewardship ethic America Farragut Flyers honored National Semifinalists Take Pride America Awards Ceremony last year efforts improve Farragut State Park Idaho TPIA program great ve hicle AMA clubs gain positive publicity recognition helping ensure environmental future nation formation packet about program call write AMAs Marketing Department next month September 1991 83 Leroy SalIence 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 60701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 en JUCKSO tne LOS ignais flu Morners Day session Leroy Setterlee photo Steve enqwst ana Mel Shapper Grasaflelds Feed Fly Boyd Bowdlsh photo uoraon van uaiens pnoto 0 tIle Kalamazoo Tflunderbirds display county DARE exhibit PRCont pg 75 Mareas Lolislana New Odehoisa Tees V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII VIce-PresIdent 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Asacolate Vice Preeldefita Chuck Andraka 606 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816 AVPffrequeflcy CooiUtar GM Horsirnan PO Box 490 Spring Branch TX 78070 AMA Dieplay Coordinator Karen HopkIns 5515 Brldgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroillon TX 76006 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Slant laid 26 Oakrldge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Slevena 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1136 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Houston Texas District 8 Fly-In Fly-In featured aspects mod eling just about type model Ron Nelson Alief Air Fame Houston Texas displaying Art Chester Jeep Model isa Haffke desIgn K&B 40 disappointed turnout District 8 meeting num ber issues discussed major issue lawsuit against AMA pertaining Control Line Speed accident California District 8 Fly-In will held Oklahoma 1992 So start making plans attendC 84 Model Aviation L Jeff Lehmam Houston Texas HARKS club immaculate 30% Ultimate weighIng 195 lb Engine 42 Sache Gene Hempei presenting 55 Weber superlol rvlce Award .. trlct 8 Fly-In gentleman works very hard promotIng model aviation having fun crave Inalvlauals enaursa sun aireco traffic park cars left right Brad Lawson Bob Lawson Charles Copeiand Maff Hanson eame OT tL moaeisru uisonct 8 Fly-In left ngru nocrom row Ron Heiser Dale Hungerford Dimmitt Perldna Dieter Martin Back row left right Carl Clark Frank Williams Jack Fox Jorge 5neiaer quarKer-scais upr LnlpmunL model has strobe landing lIght talking pilaf. few members Bay Port Aero Club Deer Park Texas left right Randy Martin Doug Greer David Tanner Tim Harris Walter Ward Colorado Kansas Nab asic North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis DItulct IX VIce-PresIdent 8027W 81st Cirde Avada Co 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672750 Asacolats Vies Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th SI Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/n Radio Service Center 918 5 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3286 L Associate vice president Tom Boyd Nebraska writes Thanks look Nebraska again Frontier Flyers Fremont Nebraska have rechartered growing membership dedicated fun fliers typical problems dues insurance confusion still have fine following Lincoln Sky Knights ran out room mall show rain delayed Scale contest first ever Novice Pat tern contest Great way rebuild interest Pattern annual Fun Fly Barbecue drew big crowd relaxed pilots Desert Storm Trooper returned ready retire hear RCers should join Nebraska Free Flighters Hand Launch Profile Jet Glider contest thats mouthfulsounds like fun though much needed pitch chase exercise NFFs making inroads University Nebraska orga nizing supporting University Model Airplane Club newCook pavilion dream Indoor site NFF working great PR promote local newspaper carried quarter-page article NFF Tom Winter got nice promotional educational interview radio TV models construction materials instructional demonstration Congratulations fellows want introduce welcome Loup Valley Flyers Ne braska group chartered clubs District IX primary undertaking Robert McClure will somewhat unique group have three flying sites two counties four cities un der club Eight 12 crowd gathered miles Long City-North Loup area What excellent fellowship will Good luck Im sure well hearing Allan Worrest through Toms report introduces Lincoln Area Soaring Society LASS 1981 RC Sailplane enthusiasts Lincoln saw necessity having club provides unique needs year organized LASS chartered #1853 AMA first objectives acquire use flying site suited Soaring accomplished about six months after club organized large numbers LASS energetic club sup ported 82 later Nationals held Lincoln supplying lo cal manpower flying site Soaring event active community youth services area contests night flys fun flys have good newsletter As two RC Sailplane clubs state LASS strictly si lent modelsSailplanes Electrics Though located Lincoln welcome members throughout region AVP Tom Boyd also reports well save another month continues stated wanted organize District IX meeting Nebraska Hastings Skylarks jumped wanted sponsor Hastings sure Omaha fliers would slow down bit join us north south west could find us too year Commitments prior obligations have pre vented organizing help program time secure commitments time Headquarters personnel has spoken will try again fall 1992 Keep flying high Tom Whoa Travis has gotta jump Well what revoltin de velopment District IX waited out year 1990 put off promotion Rusa Mifler 980 N 3rd Carringlon ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 87401 Jim Rlcketta 516 5 CloudaB Sioux Falls SD 57103 district meeting could done specifically Nebraska fall District meeting whole lot easier put together Na tionals weve number Nationals Nebraska Theres lot can-do area Im having hard time delaying dis trict meeting another year asking another state pick up go such short notice think 1992 meeting spoken time well see wants come rescue fall members can en joy grow resources expertise typically brought together district meetings Also dont want miss out AMA budget money year passed last year having meeting District meeting budget money does carry over year next used way should changed opinion $2500 allotted yearly enough district meet ing anywhere especially district travel distances AVPs long Have ever tried travel north south area can go coast coast about what costs go Denver Colorado Bismarck North Dakota VP budget typically tapped lot out-of-pocket expenses absorbed personally number folks meeting Also local clubs typically make some substantial donations Id like able skip year once let meeting kitty build up adequate amount good good facili ties etc cost volunteer officers personal money par ticipate District IX has pioneer full-blown district meetings format process has used other districts much success has struggle over years get Executive Council buy idea money should set aside used good membership smaller meetings Nationals Rallys lot local fliers unable participate Feedback has consistently demonstrated value district meeting about pass up success stories district past 10 years Well have good meeting fall Just pa tient look plans announcements little later year Well beginning sound like soapbox item Ill prob ably get some hot mail calls Thats okay job up grabs three years Tom Boyd would probably like some relief get retirement lets get some help goin out E September 1991 85 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 88207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82804 PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HQ703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviationsubscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertising Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission information full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Mzotia CalIfornIa HawaiI Nevada / Utah X DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DIstfSct X VIcePresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 961-6637 ~16 addreea EMAIL 7824747 Aseoclate Vice Prealdenta Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aba HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrio 8252 E Tumey Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7929 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Kai P Jensen 535 B Moans Lana Reno NV 99502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John Krohn 11227 Hadley St Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 95136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85745 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Beverly Wisniewaki 3316 South Kiowa Blvd Lk Havssu City AZ a6403 Frequency Coordinators George SteIner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95926 Phone 9163621982 L Cloy Marez 2626W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 hundred thousand enthusiastic spectators looked Cap itol City Barnstormers took sky time What thrill airshow center mile-long runway fans stacked ten deep behind safety rope McClelland Air Force Open House Ap preciation Day returning Desert Storm Troopers main man Rush Limbaugh flesh delivered keynote address usually shadow military teams Thunderbirds Blue Angels No majors time think AMA would pump-up proud over resulting show 30 short minutes over 20 objects flew came went up Ill save de tails show team antics another time Twenty minutes after show ended packed up motor home off Lost Hills Free Flight championships about five hours trip just short Colinga California 1-5 got best inside dual left-hand side Air Force Two tread steel-belted separated carcass broke off end tire holding other became steel-belted whip ravaging underside motor home time coasted stop 70-plus mph brake lines torn out propane lines ripped off emergency cable wound itself around axle much much result $700 tow bill six-hour ride back Sacramento cab truck took turns bouncing heads off ceiling knees off dash What really makes mad is1the fact again missed something Ive trying catch last two yearsa good Free Flight contest Hang Free Flighters Ill make yet Pictured below District Ten party wagon being winched trailer long ride home Wow feels just like last week turn report happenings assigned area must magazine lag time some thing nature Anyway theres lots report goes January 1 came some real good cold weather brave enough attend local New Years Day fun fly Lo gan Utah field Bridgerland RC Clubs outing have say very well attended Other clubs Utah area having fun snow including Ute RC Club club loaded bunch real go-getters make hobby something should proud club field located state land called Jordan River Park city Salt Lake has provided matching funds improve parcel land much better flying site Thanks go out Geoff Styles back AMA Headquarters jumping horn straighten out little mix-up Army Corps En gineers over old issue wetland So now Utes living proof AMA does work us very helpful way east ern clubs would envious field its paved runway park ing lot comforts home president club year Ron Christensen picture taken Walt Staff way warm 200 field gathering opportunity get St George Fun Fly again though VW bus lost its heart American Fork still made rest 300 miles pulled VW Rabbit pickup says modelers arent ingenious types people Thanks goes Leon Orton says truck hasnt run right since trip weather St George didnt cooperate again year came good time renewing old friendships seeing new proj ects fly Larry Wolfe Jet Hanger Hobbies some aircraft doing some impressive flying Maue Chie wowed crowd engine-out auto-gyro 500 feet tumbling end-over-end way down After landing feet admitted tumble wasnt planned crowd seemed completely under control Brigham City Fliers held its annual RC Auction April 20 al full house hobbyists static display brought overwhelm ing number quarter-scale aircraft year craftsmanship excellent Although time limit due previously scheduled basketball game auction completed time due great co ordinating club members Great job guys looks like month August going full month tra veling have calendar trips Winnemucca Reno Billings So clubs northern Nevada wondering what AVP looks like prepared worst will coming through plan visit fly fields last thing dont want anyone forget Utah State Pattern Championships going held Bridgerland RC Club field August 3-4 contest usually brings some really talented pilots fair warning get out practice Novice through FAI will go six rounds two days keeping best four flight scores always computer scorekeeping contestant judging will used Thats guy back Reggl Thanks Marc As usual bangup report slamdunk AVP Flash AVP John Krohn will contestant Unlimited Champion ship weekend October 5-6 Madera California picture follows John displays Sea Fury 488 San Gabriel Valley RC League club meeting Summers Gotta Fly Leading Edge Reginald R Keyawa 86 Model Aviation guys ringing New Year big way Jamboree being wInched up 300-mile trek back Sacramento now promised little late Herrres Marc DistrIct Ten AVP John Krohn displaying entry Unlimited Cham pIonship Good luck John Win Gipper obviously going too late just heard Homer Davenport Days August 4 neat relaxed fly-in arent pressures just nice place fly event run some very nice people site school field isnt asphalt flying area very nicely laid out youre flying rest family can take events town Plucked following about young AJ Seaholm Horse feathers Billings Flying Mustangs newsletter Seems like Mike Sperry wife took AJ along Vegas April Formula race AJ picked up plane Lyle Larson chose engine Henry Bartle go-power managed tenth out 30plus pilots included zeroed heat Way go AJ Wouldnt say Lyle Henry Mike Mrs Sperry really super folk Also Mustangs will host 91 Montana State Pattern Champi onships August 31/September 1 Should superior meet time read Executive Council may have voted hold 92 Na tionals Corvallis Oregon Chip Smith Na tionals coordinator came out HQ couple weeks ago early June looked over Corvallis Airport site Na tionals feels comfortable site couple other people look over also comfortable layout will required convince Coun cil have heard some local Free Flighters interested get ting involved Nationals Oregon may decide go ahead plans combined Nationals site know some good news just got note Mike Hazel Mike said going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low former format contest calen dar reports event articles photos clas sifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 will nice see FL back print weve missing Barry Kurath wrote what follows did make couple small editing changes fit text editor otherwise its pure Barry named Celebration Silent Flight first venture Electric events resounding success May 4 EMAC Evergreen Model Airplane Club PASS Portland Area Sailplane Society spon sored combined Electric/Soaring fun-fly old EMAC field east Vancouver weather beautiful turnout large flying great Blazers won What could ask Thirty three fliers attended Seattle Spokane Grants Pass Portland/Vancouver area crowd spectators also im pressive size enthusiasm flights greeted applause through out day Some 70-plus aircraft stood out mind included Bob Benjamins 60 Cobalt-powered Waco bipe original design Tiger Kitten Doug Boyds Sinus Sail plane powered 05 FAI-wind Cobalt Ben Almojuelas Showmaster electrified version Ken Willard design Showmonster 200% 60-powered version Jerry Holcombs Super Chip Sailplane Concept EP Helicopter powered Trin ity off-road car motor seven 1200 mAh SCR cells Rob Woods fleet aerobatic planes Rob entered tiny 02-powered aer obatic plane six-cell duration event making flight excess 11 minutes Scale airplanes attendance included Porterfield Mike Bambergs Klemm unfortunately folded wing de stroyed Taylorcraft flew exceptional realism except no exhaust noise fact quiet field CD Jerry Holcomb able listen soft classical music day ex cept watching big game portable TV Glider contingent also strong Tom Brightbills new Dodgson Saber drawing lot attention Doug Boyd new variable-diameter drum winch receiving favorable response tried possible ex ception Dave Johnson blew half stab off Windsong top first launch power fliers never seen winch operation greatly impressed Another sight unfamiliar majority power-types gaggle Hand Launch Gliders thermaling up near ground saw Craig Robinson Mike Bamberg Robin Robinson have long flights little Gliders closest came serious competition sixcell duration event two Old Tim ers aerobatic plane four Gliders entered Gliders beating Old sters through superior penetration big lift good distance away Gliders Robin Robinson Jerry Hol comb made two contes tants left air fly down below 10 feet altitude con tinue chase lift First Jerry climb ing Robin switched back forth until Jerry too low no motor battery left Robin still about 100 feet good 30 seconds power remaining Jerry landed Statistics gathered first 50 planes entered ran out forms follows power/number entries 05/27 15/four 02/four 60/two balance powered planes contained 40 25 035 Hi-Line 30 motors about four Hand Launch Gliders four Gliders powered Ford long-shaft motor deep-cycle marine battery other words winch Altogether finest days Ive ever spent enjoy ment radio controlled flying Jerry keeps insisting should again next year would argue him Danny Brewer took following pic tures Jerry Holcomb supplied number Bob Benjamin discuses merits Firekitten Doug Huffman Along about noon asked group would bring airplanes out group picture Note incredible diversity aircraft types flown during very first effort very nice event hope decide again next year Coming up August will along bunch noted annual Big Bird Bash OMAS Hogs Hollar BBQ Pfeiffer Field Barons Float Fly Cocollala ISS Scale Contest Ontario EAC Pattern Contest Creswell TCM Pattern Fin ley Soaring about weekend some Northwest Fl Champs Ar lington Get copy Northwest sched ule Bill Smith contest coordinator sending him self-addressed stamped enve lope asking Theres lots done contests see September 1991 87 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oragoir / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 g 503 234-4439 ompuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672422 Asaoclate VIca Prealdents Darrell AndarsonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ava NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 vancouver WA 9a6a4 Tom CashmanTom McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al culverDave Mullens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83676 Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 6 #69 Puysllup WA 98373 Aulatant Frequency CoordInator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 entto /Imojuela eniargea isen vviitiards Showmaster build Cobalt 60powered Showmonster industrial-size battery will give some kind feel size plane 60 does very well Contest Virector Jerry 1-lolcomo folds flis modified Graupner Chip Box 176 Good Old Nonny young friend Nonny hasnt favored us pomefor quite some time have new now fact first since bygone Star Skipper days thought bit maturer style remains Stygian like Model Airplane Nonny Moose kit kit. Until built model airplane model model Until flown wondrous flying machine thing beauty Stop Prop Wobble Dr Lester W Garber builds accuracy has designed pitch gauge instrument set propeller pitch precision gauge can help us construct high performance rubber props Peanut Scale Bostonian No-Cal Limited Penny full Pennyplane Easy Bs Flying Machines Eeyores Flying Machines wonderful picture book good text think should buy right now kids yourselo have waiting get little older like browse bookstoresall kinds especially bookstores children favorites Eeyores right near 1212 Broadway Manhattan Joel Fram owns two Eeyores book stores other being east side Manhattan Joel employees have really turned shops oases both parents children like remind old-time model airplane hobby shopsjust great places hang out features Broadway Eeyores window paint ings nice chat artist Brian Selznick graduate Rhode Island School Design put finishing touches murals shops two windows realize has paint everything backwards inside strollers can see correctly outside Brian regular employee available artist such window-paintings anywhere town As salesperson Brian guided great book introducing flying aviation youngsters FlyingMachines describes self fascinating discovery flying machinesfrom hot air bal loon supersonic jet book Number 22 24 Eyewit ness Books series Borzai Book published 1990 Alfred Knoff Inc New York Cost $1395 has great text Andrew Nahum terrific drawings art editor Mark Richards story goes way back 1804 Sir George Cayleys glider model Theres also 1845 20-ft steam powered model William Henson John Stringfellow lots lots moreBleriots 1917 Bristol Fighters engines propellers drawn beautiful detail color really fell love book recommend Buy can anywhere near New York City come Eeyores will happy kids will happy Ask Brian Show Support NFFS National Free Flight Socie y has always supported youngsters well high tech approach design Small field flying im portant international FAI classes Youth support activity has ranged NFFS Design Competition produced AMA Maxi Junior successor Delta Dart way Junior World Free Flight Championships Fred Wilson writes very helpful formation beginners 10 issues year publication NFFS Free Flight Digest already member strongly urge join Now biggest bargain As adult member can have children become NFFS members 50 cents Yes correct An adult membership subscription costs $15 annually less two-year basis Fourteen dollars 50 cents covers subscription other 50 cents membership already receiving Digest means youngsters 50 cents year can read come members too Realize youngsters like belong organ izations favor course recommend join up two-year hitch savings both NFFS Remember NFFS represents Free Flighters before AMA Ex ecutive Council membership counts Use th coupon below Mail NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 Make checks payable Natorial Free Flight Society Subscdption rates include annual fee $60 membership tIre National Free Flight Society balance fee category Subscription FREE FLIGHT NFFS Digest Subocriptions available membership MEMERSHIP FEES AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES Ii 2 yrl Age 19 & over and1 yr $i&00 $50 membership fee plus $1460 subscription countnee2 yr $2700 $100 membership fee plus $2600 subscription residents foreign T 1 yr $760 $50 membership fee plus $700 subscription AgelB&underI j 2yr $1350 $100 memberohip fee plus $1250 subscription Subacript ions available membership Ages areas July 1 curreot year Please circle applicable fees New member Renewal Address change W Current expiration date MoYr NameAMA# Address city StoleZip 88 Model Aviation 5 A Les has also written 20-page booklet entitled Designing Build ing Indoor Props should real useful pitch gauge costs $1295 booklet $395 Add $250 handling shipping Send check Les Garber G & L Aero 2324 East Fifth Street Duluth MN 55812 case want talk things over telephone number 218/728-6841
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
K zLLI AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 2 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Detalis may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AMA Introduces Dues IIncentive First Time Members cademy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced excit ing dues incentive program encourage new members join association Now effect offers first time members prorated re newal rate based join AMA Only new Open Full Mem bers eligible does apply renewal current past members program designed first time members pay Open Full Member rate $40 joining AMA renewal notice next year member charged prorated amount based join date example new member joining First Quarter January 1March 31 will renew current Open Full rate next membership year joining Second Quarter April 1June 31 will receive 25% discount joining Third Quarter July 1September30 will receive 50% discount joining Fourth Quarter September 30December 31 will receive membership remainder year plus next year AMA Executive Council adopted program during April meeting AMA Headquarters program recommended special Ad Hoc Dues Committee comprised AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankowski Director Operations Robert Vojslavek information about program contact AMA 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 AMA Unveils IntroductorY] Program Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced Intro ductory Pilot Program allows chartered clubs instruct nonAMA member modelers providing liability insurance coverage non-member club Under innovative program non-member modelers can receive aeromodeling instruction club designated Intro Pilot pe riod 30 days starting first flying session training must take place chartered club field under direct one-on-one su pervision instructor program covers training activities Non-member trainees allowed fly organized event sanctioned otherwise Available AMA chartered clubs program allows designa tion maximum three Intro Pilots per club Intro Pilots must Open members submit Introductory Pilot Designation Form signed club officer AMA Headquarters $40 fee fee addition current membership dues Intro Pilots may train club must pay fee club Neither club nor Intro Pilot can charge non-member training fees Any modeler has never AMA member eligible participate program During 30 day instruction period non-member protected under AMAs liability insurance coverage No other membership benefits apply Participation program one-time basis An extension cannot granted reason Prior end 30 day period non-member can join AMA continue liability insurance coverage enjoy other membership benefits obtain detailed information packet about AMA Introduc tory Pilot Program contact AMA Special Services Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 ext 274 t MA Announces New Dues Schedule 1992 Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has announced plans institute revised dues schedule 1992 membership year Effec tive January 1 1992 several membership categories will dropped others will see adjustments dues rate significant revision elimination Open Lim ited Member category members receive Model Av iation magazine Ail open members will join renew next year Open Full Members current $40 rate receive magazine Please note will no increase Open Full Member dues 1992 youth members age 19 under dues will $14 clude magazine $2 decrease current rate $16 Youth No Publication Membership option has dropped Increases planned Second Adult Senior Citizen rates rate second adult members residing same ad dress open member will $22 members will re ceive magazine subscription Members age 65 above will join $30 enjoy same benefits open member including magazine subscription Other changes include increases Life Membership fee $1500 Affiliate Membership $20 elimination Booster Membership revised dues schedule approved AMA Executive Council during April meeting AMA Headquarters revisions proposed Ad Hoc Dues Committee composed AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankow ski Director Operations Bob Vojslavek D 1992 AMA Dues Schedule Effective january 1 1992 Open Fuli Continued page 75 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Can Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styiss me Manager Reggie wanerson Director intamai Communication/Education Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Floss B McMuiien Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum Curator Hurst Bowers General Counsel Bob Jackson September 1991 71 AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council tacluivatent Board Directors basicaliy composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What ssy space however matter personat viewpoint sole responaibitity author views may may repressnt officiai position AMA Executive Council II SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr last Sound Model Aeronautics handbook has mailed charter clubs Copies will also available cost $10 including postage individual handbook something will solve questions problems will provide guide making progress quiet operation monthly article Model Aviation articles other pub lications will further assist contents handbook will go far using additional data Use other published bits up date extension handbook Academy should publish other technical papers order sat isfy mandate bylaws now ground has broken manual comments regard would useful Tell us what would like see print Products One primary difficulties task helping mem bers operate quietly apparent reluctance part engine manufacturers/distributors provide good muffler engine market K&B outstanding example com pany does its Sportster series engines should have purchase aftermarket muffler especially already paying muffler engine Another engine market will include effective muffler also set vibration isolators well engine MOKI made Hungary marketed Davis Diesel Devel opment muffler Soundmaster sold Davis Isomounts Check Davis specifications etcetera range engines 51 cu Control Line engine 36 Twin Mufflers automatically provided CL Marine twin engine photo shows MOKI 61 RC Pitts-style Soundmaster muffler Helos jets occasion take look some 1A-octave band readings few Helicopters ducted fan aircraft thing Helicopters seem share propeller-driven aircraft har monics fuselage fully encloses entire drive mechanism Helicopter uses good muffler shows very low decibel levels higher harmonics exhaust blade passage frequen cies total sound level also appears lower case ducted fan shows much same thing taking readings recent Fan Fly Fentress NALF impressed amount sound-level reduction area couple years ago common read 114-118 dBA time around saw 98 dBA less standard sound level meter aircraft flown Bob Vi olett fans turning 23-24000 rpm Bob will tell comes much development fan pipe ducting geometry total engineering really shows what possi ble Compare type reading aircraft powered CMB engine so-called nitro pipe Byron fan unit turning about 19000 rpm produced reading 115 dBA octave band analyzer dB levels up 100 fre quencies up maximum range 20000 Hz j state higher frequencies might travel far lower frequencies fact remains fly rela tively close proximity others rather moot point Quieter operation possible Bob Violett proves case next photo shows stable aircraft flown Bob daughter Patty Mid-Atlantic Fan Fly Bob advocate op erating ducted fans manner will permit use existing sites should vein Bob wrote piece titled Reduced Power April 1991 issue Inlet quarterly published Bob Violett Models Inc article has some excellent advice modelers re printed Bobs approval Portions might properly considered some type advertising however advice benefi cial model fliers relatively few modelers see publication new concept timely model fan jet engines years now commercial airline industry has us ing reduced power take-off weight runway conditions would permit goal Save fuel save unnecessary wear-andtear engines real aircraft engines de-rated ultimate power-producing capability Engine life safety operation full scale counterparts can operate concern engine life expectancy shouldnt BVM Inc have exper imenting techniques fuel systems result greatly ex tended engine life reliability advent efficient power systems airframes necessary operate engine full tilt entire flight Ineffi cient systems antiquated design required engine scream its guts out just keep model airborne history flying BVM jets no ducted fan engine produced manufacturer can put out its maximum power forever production run manufacturer engine can make small changes design materials improve power longevity product will long time before can buy 500 flight engine Per haps no dollar limit could have soon get best performance longevity out state-of-the-art engines must Use good fuel ie blended especially fan engines least 20% oil content run engine too lean Cease running engine anything goes wrong such pressure leak blown glow plug pipe seal etc Fix problem Operate engine reduced power except take-off se lected high speed fly-bys selected vertical climbs aerobatic ma neuvers Reduce power turnarounds during cruising flight much good advice Two very significant points last two recommendations follow bits ad vice would greatly reduce sound levels over full extent footprint covered aircraft Keep higher power oper ation close over site proper combined greater effort quiet efficient power operation will surely help flying site retention Everything would much improved could op erate types aircraft sites E 72 Model Aviation Moki engine 61 RC Bob Violetts stable PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing 1991 National Rally 1991 National Aeromodeling Rally held Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio tremendous success AMA modelers general public great cooperation weathermanlow 80s sunny modelers combined fly nearly 150 hours during two-day event Buckeye Aero Squadron Spirit America Show Teams put dazzling performances thrilled both modelers public alike Static model display souvenir sales concessions added carnival-like atmosphere An estimated crowd 8000 spectators attended event Articles Dayton Daily News public service announcements local ra dio stations television coverage Saturdays evening news helped draw public also publicity Cincinnati En quirer Coast Coast magazine Delta Airlines Sky magazine United States Air Force Museum unique attraction encouraged modelers attend modelers took time out flying tour enjoy exhibits largest aviation mu seums world spectators asked questions took home literature about AMA sport Hopefully some will become involved hobby result attending Rally least will gain knowl edge sport appreciation enjoy Taking place Dayton birthplace Wright brothers site countrys largest air bases home extraordinary aviation museum National Rally nostalgic aviation theme captivated modelers public luck next years Na tional Rally will just successful Make plans now mall shows Although summer fall prom ise months model flying fun too soon plan mall show Mall shows excellent club activity winter months create team atmosphere club promoting aero modeling public Public knowledge support impor tant factor finding keeping flying sites mall show may also encourage non-modelers get involved sport An influx new members can sometimes give club much-needed jumpstart providing volunteers officer candi dates manpower Most malls receptive modeling displays mall market ing offices report model aviation shows bring foot traffic other special event AMAs Marketing Department has literature giving helpful hints organize run successful mall show also provide pro motional handouts no cost clubs holding show en sure literature arrives time recommend requesting least month advance After mall show completed AMA will send mall show pin club members participated request form pins included package promotional literature Mall shows win-win situation everyone Clubs receive pub licity recognition themselves sport public troduced exciting hobby mall gets customers have choose mall set date contact AMA assistance information joint effort various clubs Alamogordo New Mexico gan experience flying site problems didnt search individu ally new sites formed coalition approached city government united organization Comprised Alamogordo Model Aviators Silent Flyers Model Gliders Spaceport Model Rocket Club Model Racecar Club coalition requested city allocate 10 acres park land modeling purposes site would used 250 mod elers communities including Alamogordo Las Cruces White Sands Missile Range Holloman Air Force Base coalition also proposed city financially assist con structing area modeling site capable hosting regional national contests argued such contests would create income city provided financial impact statements back claim estimated site could host six 12 contests per year including Flight Fest sites premier event After reviewing proposal city agreed lease land coalition help develop site list made citys coalitions responsibilities City Alamogordo installed road parking area cleared graded RC aircraft rocket area constructed RC model car RC Glider areas paved circles Control Line Helicop ter flying supplied electrical water service model car aircraft areas provided support acquiring benches signs road marker bleachers ntinpd on75 September 199173 sign marks entrance Hobby Park joint venture tween City Alamogordo New Mexico coalition area modeling clubs some creative thinking hard work mod elers Alamogordo now enjoy first-class flying site support city government Members Catalina R/C Modelers Cholla Choppers CIL Club joined forces mall show Foothills Mall Tucson Ar izona clubs reported high degree audience interest Mall shows great way clubs gain recognition support Jim Hoffman Phoenix Arizona shown above Windswept 4 Jim won $25 prize Demonstrating Outstanding Modeling Skills Craftsmanship model during Southwest CL Contest cash prize donated Yellow Cab Company teresting because associated modeling PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am Santa Maria California working RPV project Vandenberg AFB Unfortunately miss AMA Rally Dayton Ohio Indoor Nationals Johnson City Tennes see Free Flight Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Hopefully will make July Nationals Lawrenceville has busy year consulting projects remote-controlled un manned aerial vehicles UAVsthe new term RPVs Modelers can take pride contributions made modeling technology such projects success RPVs Gulf War great source personal professional satisfaction Vandenberg AFB actually using on-base model club flying facility clubs name Wingsnappers conduct flight operations very thankful club very gen erous cooperation support getting job done have also opportunity visit Tn-Valley R/C Clubs facility Santa Maria San Luis Obispo Sb Flyers Fly-In held Qesta Col lege has great meet California fliers note same degree enthusiasm Ive found everywhere go Giant Scale Fly-In San Luis Obispo well attended some really neat planes evidence visited Tom Easterday others discuss Reno-style Pylon Race will hold Madera California October event will first its kind large birdscopies Reno racers time have over 60 entries including fliers other countries Id like make show Im enjoying beautiful cool weather coast California far different enjoyable hot humid Florida weather time year witnessed unique twist Quickie 500 Pylon race Tn-Valley RIC Club club event fliers judged fast flying also building skills fabricating craft winners score combination building flying scores UAVs RPVs thought might interested what flying Vandenberg AFB 125 lb airplane fabricated Army Aero Composites Dave Scullys operation Medway Ohio conventional high-wing built-up structure mostly hardwood plywood employing two-wheel conventio nallanding gear powered A&M SACS 116 cuin 20 hp two-cylinder engine use Menz 28 x 12 prop flies about 100 mph max speed Stall speed just about 45 mph wingload ing about 7 lb/ft squared definitely model airplane employ BTA autopilot its controlled JR 347 PCM using big servos payload experimental laser sensor developed Schwartz Electro-Optics Orlando Florida have video transmitter downlinks gather sensor performance data also use Digicon Telemeter system Tachometer Model TT-01 mea sure flight velocity airspeed readout real help setting up landing Touchdown always 45 mph must hit approach end runway very precisely run off other end hundred twenty five pounds brakes doesnt stop very fast have added phenolic rub blocks wheels shorten landing roll flight control sluggish compared mo del Landings must set up precisely since ship just doesnt ma neuver rapidly modelone must plan ahead Great Passes just received word Johnny Clemens has left us real tragedy modeling since Johnny its ardent supporters have known Johnny years have always admired enthusiasm zest life Johnnys major contribution modeling long service Academy served terms both President vice presidentlonger other President AMA Johnny strong supporter acquisition own Headquarters facility dream helped make happen always Nationals always available needed working heart out AMA too bad modelers like Johnny Clemens Johnnys wit jokes legendary Hes kind Hall Famer will never another quite like him Wherever Johnny love thank sincerely accom pushed making aeromodeling exquisitely enjoyable fun hobby AMA extend condolences family friends world around will always remember him fondness D 74 Model Aviation Some members Santa Maria California Tn-Valley Club left right Chuck Barnes Chet Persons Patrick Mariett Gene dridge Don Brown Bill Tucker Dr Art Major president An enthu siastic group Tn-Valley Pylon Flyers Facility owned city club devel oped Vahon Yeterian founder Vandenberg AFB Wlngbusters RC Club Goldberg Ultimate witnessed first flight loves Vatton great help us flight test program Vandenbarns View Big Bird Fly-in San Luis Abispo California slightly somber mood around being written have just learned Johnnie Clemens passed away Dallas June 13 cant say wasnt somewhat expected still comes shock happens Johnnie served AMA ways lifetime would impossible count much less list addition serving eight years AMAs pres ident Johnnie served unbelievable 22 years AMA Executive Council considered himself peacemaker group Now dont know much peace Johnnie created can say Johnnie responsible lot pride organization Johnnie presented little bit dichotomy worked him AMA would forever preach needed add dignity AMA pick up microphone tell longest jokes known man Its funny now think back times groaned mere prospect Johnnie picking up mic rophone yet its going difficult think never hearing voice again Johnnie visionary AMA first envision AMA owning its own HQ made architectural model HQ building Reston big part laying out Somehow cant help thinking would have done same Mun cie project better health Johnnie uncanny ability however memory birthdays anniversaries swear Johnnie remembered birthdays nearly everyone knew wives kids dont know times Johnnie would remind anniversary kids birthdays Its also funny remember Johnnies stories him talking God usually about model airplanes Well Johnnie talk ing God now eavesdrop conversation Im sure would hear Johnnie telling God of wonder ful things AMA has done trying dignify everything said can hear him now saying see pictures Grand Marshall Saint Patricks day parade Dallas Somehow picture Johnnie Clemens will stick mind fit well however have bit advice God dealing Johnnie God dont give him microphone Godspeed Johnnie AMA will represented Johnnies memorial service John Worth Gene Hemple Its particularly appropriate John Worth Johnnie worked together well ac complished much 22 years Believe actually got out old Tipo flew Wright Brothers Contest Dayton couple weeks ago ball learned few things process First can still fly air plane Second can fly bifocals Its tough get old third still sunburn badly bleed fact got sunburned Saturday couldnt go back up Sunday Now remember always wore long-sleeved shirts contests following weekend AMA National Rally Dayton again able spend Saturday flying really impressed way Rally ran Everyone seemed have great time plenty flying some beautiful airplanes complaint heard heard over over about lack direction signs find way site Frankly always have problem Wright-Patterson gate have open weekends up back off National Road Air Force doesnt particularly like temporary signs over place stuck guess prefer hundreds people wandering around lost opposed eyesore signs AMA schedule keeping hopping lately FF Nation als Lawrenceville week insurance/safety committee meet ing next Tuesday Wednesday RC Masters starting Tuesday Florida may have miss due conflict its two weeks till RC CL Nationals week between Nationals Oshkosh Oh yeah Sally celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary July 23 right between Nationals Oshkosh can get having adjust schedule AMAs growth rate has dropped little behind previous years approximately 2 percent isnt anything panic over may indicative leveling off activity model aviation per haps have simply signed up vast majority fly model airplanes either case its pretty much agreed lim iting factor growth places fly need to obtain flying sites keep ones already have may popular think day will have come effective mufflers will required internal combustionpowered model airplanes flying site save may very well own surprising to have someone out crowd AMA Annual meeting chastise AMA having instituted some across-the-board noise rules Vince gave outline progress Muncie site George Steiner gave excellent presentation frequency control Howard Crispin presented latest noise reduction technology wasnt too bad annual meeting Now could figure out get people attend Another very nice thing unveiled meeting new book Sound Model Aeronautics written Howard distributed AMA think copy will sent AMA chartered club Enough month Keep em flying Dues Cont pg 71 age 19 over July 11992 Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance subscrip tion Model Aviation Second Adult Membership$22 age 19 over July 1 1992 living same address Open Full Member Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance No publication Senior Citizen Membership$30 age 65 above Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Youth Full Membership$14 age 19 July 1 1992 Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Life Membership$1500 Contact AMA detailed information regarding Life Membership program Affiliate Membership$20 Membership foreign modelers providing insurance coverage flying United States PR Cont pg 73 coalition modeling clubs agreed pave main aircraft runway also rocket launch pad funding permitted fi nanced improvements donations local sources also agreed keep noise levels minimum overfly hous ing area provide maintenance site Thanks some creative thinking hard work diligence modeling clubs Alamogordo now have custom-designed site endorsed supported city Perhaps club can follow lead Alamogordo modelers youre searching next flying site First unite other area clubsthere strength numbers Second look ways make proposed flying site attractive site managerif can benefit hobby eager help Finally contact AMA Flying Site Assistance package full information help develop proposal successfully acquire flying site Way go next time club holds contest fun fly approach local merchants businesses prizes Usually merchants happy help able Take Pride America Update President Bush signed law Take Pride America Act end 101st Congress last bills passed enjoyed broad bipartisan support legislation establishes permanent Take Pride America fice US Department Interior enables office sol icit accept donations private organizations authorizes Con gress appropriate funds permits volunteer workers also provides opportunity Americans donate time resources campaign tax-free allowing Take Pride fice allocate resources needed TPIA Act sustains interdepartmental participation federal partnership has successful its six-year history Continued page 83 September 1991 75 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road HamIlton OH 45013 June 13 1991 Day Sorrow Past President AMA member Model Aviation Hall Fame Johnny Clemens passed away due complications long illness remember 1979 reading Johnnys Hall Fame write up pages Model Aviation magazine article said Johnny Clemens old Methuselah its just has highly visible figure world aeromodeling long long time dozen years ago Johnny infected modeling bug early 1922 18 years later 1940 opened hobby shop Hobby Counter ran 51 years Prior opening Hobby Counter Johnny connected largest manufacturers model airplanes Comet Models reputed earliest Comet models family natural energetic outgoing person like Johnny Clemens would eventually become actively involved AMA activities Prior being elected AMAs president 1970 time another held al elected appointed office AMA Johnny also highly visible international scene serving vice president FA Committee International Aeromodel ing ClAM including service Chairman ClAM Informa tion Education Subcommittee Johnny served US voting delegate ClAM head AMA annual delegation FAI meetings Johnny District VIII vice president years moving force behind bringing National Model Airplane Champi onships Dallas 1950 served contest director event Johnny instrumental establishing relationship existed years between Navy AMA what re member good old days Navy Nationals As member AMA Contest Board personally drafted very first Con trol Line rules used AMA Johnny handled important public re lations responsibilities liaison AMA Navy Hobby Industry Association media years MC annual post-Nationals 8 Ball Banquet thank-you affair Navy generous assistance na tional competitions As longest serving president AMA Johnny focused ef forts securing better public image modeling improv ing communications AMA organization itself Paramount Johnnys beliefs AMA should continue battle model ers rights needs especially respect additional RC fre quencies obtaining flying sites letter late last year Johnny admitted slowly losing health battle making attempt pass along through series phone calls letters information concerning people made significant contributions AMA aeromodeling kind peo ple may easily overlooked people Johnny felt should documented hard work relayed infor mation Art Leneau Maurice Teters others did want gotten first jobs AMA organize AMA held Na tional Championships Fortunately Johnny Clemens knew wealth information able share notes practical tips Navy years assisted greatly creating present Nationals Operations Manual During long illness able talk Johnny hospital several times talked about AMA future AMA able get several very good ideas Johnny enjoyed keeping currentmaking contributionright last possible opportunity Johnnys lifeblood telling jokesespecially about modelers remember today goes like St Peter devil talking day about state affairsyou know modern medicine people living longer know devil said its really boring around herenot much ought get some kind activity going St Peter replied Hey would great have big model airplane contest second thought dont think would fair because good fliers up devil retorted Oh thats okay lets have contest because Contest Directors down Well can have contest now best CD just walked through Pearly GatesE 76 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 scene above April Executive Council meeting Howard Crispin left enjoy moment Ed Mccullough receives commemorative T-shirt Guess says diddly squat other person unsung heroes major small contest country monitor frequencies handle impound registration keep scores What away some slower hours first time ever saw gang impound wave also promised guys wouldnt print names really see appreciate R scene May 31 FAI Heli Montgomery County MoacI copter team trials shows Horace Helicopter Association Hagen CD left Allen two clubs hosting FAI Hel Helper president Minia icopter Team Trial Shown ture Rotary Wings Northern above Russ Coxe president Virginia MRWV two club cooked fried clubs joined together put sweated served con fine team trial contest cession stand three days pride AMA Johnny Clemens 191 2-1991 Connetcut Maine / Masaadtusetts / New Hamp*e Rhode Idand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 Houlton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essen Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 B Greenwich Ave West Warwicir RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Cape Cod Council Model Airplane Clubs three clubs Cape Cod Cape Cod R/C Club Discover Flying R/C Club Otis Model Aircraft Club have formed CCCMAC coordinate activities keep other informed policies ban quet held Mildreds Chowder House April 61991 Bill Mon tague did excellent job MC evening Senator Henri Raus chenbach talked about community relations Coast Guard Ensign Ewell Long talked about rescue techniques mechanics hel icopters flying Several awards prizes presented Roys R/C Hobby New England Hobby donated some prizes about 63 people present Barb would like thank clubs inviting us great time Instructing hire some people charging flight instruction Some have own facilities insurance have no problem fact probably performing good service However have problem person uses club facility charges flight instruction some cases dont inform students club instruction available some students arent club members isnt fair club might defined business pursuit may affect insurance coverage paying flight instruction club facility ask around may able obtain good instruc tion paying Spectacle Pond Float Fun Fly Discover Flying R/C Club sponsored event held May 11-12 1991 26 fliers about 50 aircraft Saturday fine day winds quite strong Sunday met nine-year-old Jay Baker heard about CCCMAC banquet Jay becoming quite skilled pilot flying pond has participating Com bat events held Cape previous column wrote about Stearman Sam Abdow building model now complete shown nhntnfl September 1991 77 ruyuaIuu uayvvuUI Fifty Year AMA Members Recently have talked two people have AMA members over 50 years have mem ber 50 years would like mention column Let know send picture have Senator Henri Rauschenbach CG Ensign Ewell Long Dave Eldredge presents 50-year AMA patch Ed McCarty Bill Montague R presenting painting Bill Parandes 1 modeler banquet paintings done Bill Sam Abdow model Stearman full-scale background New Yo4t New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT II John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 70 Froelich Farm Rd Ilickaville NY 11801 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 5 Broadway Yonkera NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple La Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Coatello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Junchkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saxter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts As AMA member individual group 139229 involved way another multi-faceted hobby/sport aer omodeling goes what impact will have upon society future strictly up us As looks things appear bright prospect let us maintain vigilant quiring yet encouraging attitude thus earning respect con fidence public large well other Let safety overall concern Now turn corner enter new era aeromodeling wit Giant Scalea mounting concept involving Radio Controlled model aircraft weighing much 100 lb per copy thus exceeding con siderable margin current weight-limit 55 lb mandated AMA rules undoubtedly already aware AMA working conjunction lnternationai Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA undertake joint experimental testing program aimed de termining feasibility safety standards involved such activi ties Further sayeth Pertinent Points Prospective Pilots planning get started flying Radio Controlled model aircraft will certainly interested certain enlightening obser vations Mr John Bruns appearing recent issue clubs news letter MAAW Flyer John flight instructor Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY such excellent position offer number constructive suggestions ease lot seeking become accomplished miniature aircraft pilots John favors AO-size engine anything larger stage learning process flying characteristics much smoother opinion learner does need hottest ABC pump trainer feels so-called sportcraft best able resist impact imposed student pilot beginners Mr Bruns favors four-channel radio Le throttle rudder elevator aileron Most importantly warns fly alone fly times presence reliable instructor during training period Visual Arts Department case become bored monthly palaver note seek break monotony enriching text bits photographic ineptness interspersed mercifully vastly supe rior production various contributors shall begin months collection shot made Nick Ziroli recent contest picture took last year Cradle Aviation Expo booth operated Show Meroke Radio Control Club 1990 edition Expo along descriptive notes simply got lost shuffle hence failed appear column guys have kindly understanding regarding regrettable omission have sportingly accepted apology rate picture best wishes fine group Welcome news Chopper Chaps reproduce part important article appearing IRCHA Bulletin newsletter International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association written its secretary Tim Nash has say First notice no longer AMA National Airplane Cham pionships last year Courtesy IRCHA some folks listening us AMA events name finally includes us Heli guys IRCHA will running Helicopter portion 1991 AMA Nationals Nationals will held Lawrenceville Illinois again year Helicopters will flying 17 miles away Mt Carmel Airport did 1990 first time Helicopter com petition will flown main site other events except Soar ing Gear up Secured 78 Model Aviation 1 Though known highly regarded AMA members con nection assortment Headquarters duties Bob Underwood does appear photographs would imagine main title Technical Director would believe what huge assortment responsibilities inherent brief title dedication rare talents say hail Bob see Bob fielding members question years District 2 membership meet ing 1991 WRAM show weiisviue area maii Plane ocexy recent edition club newsletter WAS Ilappenin edited Milt Green reports example good PR characterized plan ning groups annual banquet featured guests lo cal mayor lady Milt cited success affair reported following encouraging response hizzonor few brief remarks Mayor complimented club ex cellent facilities have developed field noted pleasure constructive use found particular property behalf village WeIlsviIie Mayor thanked club pay ing taxes land add Nice going WASPS nere soory connecoeo wion mis nexo snot wnicn mignt just well relate brief rather late date goes involves Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VlcePresldent 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Eiiis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr Hew Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaiy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8970 Wow National Fun Fly Dayton Ohio now history two outstanding days enhanced weather friendly personalities participants event should held District III year Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson provided fabulous backdrop Anyone interested past current aviation found some thing interest multitude aircraft display research library fantasticscale documentation abounds Two AMA air show teams Buckeye Aerosquadron Spirit America Show Team performed very admirable fashion certainly have developed superb style public presenta tion oecial thank offered ladies gentlemen Spirit America Show Team Publicity key success modeling show Bill Baker AMA Headquarters staff generated post-editorial report Rally may interested some information Seven newspapers published information Rally cover age included Cincinnati Dayton Muncie Van Wert Fifteen ra dio stations aired public service announcements and/or interviews Four television stations produced video airing during event Magazines recognized National Rally included Boys Life Chevy Outdoors Coast Coast Delta Sky Highways Motorhome Magazine above can see aeromodel ing publicity very positive event Several District Ill AVPs helped produce Rally Included Dave Ellis West Virginia John Hathaway Pittsburgh Jay Mealy Clearfield Joe Vislay Toledo Jays wife Judy also helped AMA trailer Thanks again folks AMA club members long distance attended Rally following pictures provide highlight some attendance Modeling events provide excellent place us swap stories Sometimes stories createdtry AVP Jay Mealys son Chris attendance nifty little fun-fly model demonstrating ability engine stopped low inverted pass Instead rolling upright Chris made inverted landing damage being removal top glow plug As Chris prepared next flight discovered landing gear broken question can land upside down damage landing gear see Chris might ask him about some additional excitement produced September 1991 79 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Radio Control Aircrafters Buffaio New York Mike Kundrat STARS Brad- Marva Clingerman Prop ford PennsylvaniaFloppers Tim Treneff Licking Co Flyers Harry Burcham Black Swamp Flyers Ellis Mealy assist flight line Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Ron Gray wife Universal SIgnalsRIC Flyers Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Noith Carolina Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT V Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferriwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetleville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 RPV/UAV There have articles concerning remotely piloted ve hicles now commonly called unmanned aerospace vehicles number publications articles quite often very well done much enhance versatility aircraft have blatantly ignored very important facet very ex istence heritage contributions aeromodelers technology performance also small matter individuals also long-standing members Academy after-glow Gulf War should provide little credit mem bers AMA President Don Lowe has engaged RPV work years both employee United States Air Force directly volved research development Wright-Patterson AFB recent years consultant Don alone type work names read like roll call active AMA members num ber well known area competition setting world records District IV far being alone re gard Maynard Hill former AMA President best known among model ers world records has set still holds such things Radio Control speed distance altitude duration May nard has instrumental development number radiocontrolled vehicles military has own consulting design facility purpose Maynard has also invented demonstrated electrostatic autopilot vehicles several members have intimately involved what probably best known RPVs active service Pioneer manufactured AAI Cokeysville Maryland RPV became well known result Gulf War group Iraqi troops surrendered Pioneers next photo Bic Green standing new AAI product Bic has involved Pioneer very beginning Bics background Bic well known Radio Control Pattern flier District IV actively competes F3A Bic alone AAI Steve Stricker known flying Tournament Champi ons also flies AAI current president Radio Control Modelers Baltimore Ron Stahl also part team Incidently Ron will heading up team will put MARC Show next year Another important member involved Pioneer Mike Dean Mike active duty US Navy stationed Patuxent River Na val Air Test Center Mike flew Pioneer long time test program also completed tour board battleship Gulf area before recent crisis during first deployment air craft Mike president Patuxent Aeromodelers active member IMAA follows naturally because father Bob Dean District IV director IMAA Pioneer Giant model think Pioneer something should see aircraft Bic standing next photo taken AAI dis play MARC Show June 1 aircraft company develop ment called Guardian big radio controlled aircraft has 34 foot high aspect-ratio wing Guardian designed fly altitudes high 15000 feet have duration 15 hours powered 75 hp engine Among other things vehicle mostly invisible due its composite construction district can probably identify individuals involved level radio control activity should make point relate sport very important aspect countrys defense ces Much technology used vehicles developed miniature aircraft AMA members actively involved levels categories model flying talk pol iticians out about flying sites should inform extremely important contribution aviation District Happenings Two significant events held district during month June unfortunately both held same weekend fact several events held first week end month probably interfered some planning Anyway two events FAI Helicopter team selection MARC Show held within few miles other team selection held District Columbia RC Club field Germantown Maryland part park system de cided use Maryland site after some difficulty use Manassas National Battlefield site adverse problem process fact meet took place during un usual hot spell no radio problems encountered accord ing sources accident second event MARC Show Timonium Maryland considerably exhibitors year hope show will continue grow very likely move larger building fairgrounds will soon necessary Some ex hibitors chose go out field Saturday evening demon strate products press others able attend treated some outstanding demos would probably beneficial some means transport could set up take interested par ties out site lack adequate parking precludes general tendance feel sure anyone saw Florio competition fun fly air craft Sunfly flown Jim Martin Hobby Lobby impressed exhibitors would sure profit live ex posure Some exhibitors including Nick Ziroli first time John Kirk stepping down overall director show has worked since start Ron Stahl current club president will taking over operation Basically nothing changes except effort grow CASA Cross Country Soaring meet also held few miles away weekend other events within easy driving distance Timonium Richmond Area RC Club held Pattern contest over same period show grows enough perhaps some alternatives could take place some other schedules D 80 Model Aviation Renew @1 See Card Page 99 V Alabama Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneasee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 yarn St Gibsonville FL 33534 Gustavo Diaz E-12 Fraiias Gunynabo PR 00657 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Th Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 James M Doc Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Frequency Coordinator Bsrnis Fields P0 Bon 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen Phone 904 6642517 FL 32048 Contest season now live District V want AMA rule book write Ill send Theyre free no charge So far month Ive Memphis watch Memphis Area Soaring Society stuff Also Courtland Alabama witness Dick Halls Spring Fling Fort Payne catch DeKaIb RIC Flyers quar ter scale event Corinth Mississippi see Meridian Modelers Third Annual Fun-Fly Tampa Florida witness Marion County Model Aircraft Flyer Ben efit local hospital next 21/2 weeks have five flying fields possible enjoy trying keep prom ises made ran District V VP office want see what AMA VP looks like invite blowout First come first served South Ocala Florida near little town Belleview Marion County Model Association has nice flying field U Childrens Miracle Network Telethon Day before yesterday Sunday attended Flyers Rally Benefit critically ill chil dren Ray Brown charity coordina tor Robert Jones Contest Coordinator Everybody good time pay two dollars get field money went directly University Florida Shands Hospital bottom previous column Ray Brown Robert Jones master minded oversaw Marion County Model Aircraft Associations efforts con duct fliers rally benefit did nice job Greg Rita Wilmon Ocala Florida busy watching others fly cle verly took picture standing next George Nichols P-51 Pictured below Georges P-51 geared engine George built scratch claims flies perfectly cannot re member engine displacement George seen picture inset gear retracts flight has flaps help takeoffs landings bottom previous column Gene Sanchez Ed Ruark tuning up little plane John Lindas Brandon Model Flyers fun fly bash Plenty people background waiting turn F See two pretty girls Mary Ann Grey Sonnia Barber watching Brandon Model Flyers Tampa Fun Fly needed have picture taken order make report Fun Fly complete September 1991 81 picture above Karen Blair Karen built Ugly-Stick model herself waiting turn fly herself model very well constructed men better look out John Hudson Linda Cooley con ducted area fun fly Tampa Florida June 2 everybody neighborhood showed up share fun gaggle spectators contestants alike stare awe four full-size aircraft buzzing Marion County Florida Model Association entertaining everyone flights real-size WW II AT6s RC show team demonstrations drawings prizes like fees donations will go Shands Hospital University Florida benefit crit ically ill children Florida southern Georgia First its kind model airplane club president Robert Jones promises continue effort D Illinois Indtana Kentucky Miasoun VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District Vi Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate VIce PresIdents Ron Ballard 5 Boa 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buanell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency CoordInator Paul Holaten 616 W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7786 h election year district know have spoken about once year want remind impor tance event An election measurements have indicate like dislike what Please sure vote time comes Im ballot let know what kind job think have done voting against feel Ive let down please vote put back office Ive done well vote appreciated No vote tells us nothing As writing know other person consid ering running against election know working hard us right now may make good VP district Only winning would let us know sure Ive already talked him about encouraged him run time read Ill know sure going would rather give name time case decides back off Later maybe Since know district several districts election year would like say something about though have Council works well together part always room some new blood would no need have elections Weigh vote carefully sure look track rec ords districts VP other candidates may find its time change Whatever exercise right vote election Ap proximately 10% voted district last time Id like see near 100% lose Remember could care less about competition still need some support Council other things such insurance issues Vote Alas weather has taken its toll time first two weekends going great trips weather changed last minute end high hopes total waste son got out new trainer headed field some training managed get often enough get him well way joining neophyte RC pilot completed some take offs landings has learned few basic maneuvers such snap rolls As can see time lost big mistake made letting him fly own airplane Super Hots Now wants take own Hmmm Maybe better get out old Hots wrecked few years back Ill have something fly though know read about ground-breaking Mun cie probably last month trip did make earlier month big thrill know question spending much money such project bennies doing its well worth Besides know its good invest ment Can imagine place like Oshkosh model airplanes know no other nation such site can hold major events having look over county site generally has too compromises can hold major events special terest groups such IMAA museum will seen tour Indiana could go on know understand already Shoot talk about enough guess Im just proud can its district did get Mint Julep Scale meet down Rough River close home during rainy weekend took chance tired staying home Anyway saw reduced turnout event weather sure stopped lot people Thats too bad cause lot flying going great thing Fun Scale turnout believe filled very well other Scale events fact events think no time regular Scale events memory serves right think least 20 flying event Again great day bull sessions never got too hot whole day meant could work around chatting Cal Etlel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Florisant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 time though took some time watch flights really liked P-38 days i may build really like power up front impressive Hey did find July column screwed up Did really think Id lost mind sent it just fine During paste up paragraphs got shuffled around Move part about Rich mond Indiana club after first two pictures Maybe will bean ar ticle can make better sense wish hadnt happened wasnt first time Ive seen happen also see sometimes making grammar changes believe could challenged As long dont change too much ruin what Im trying say can stand some changes change char acter statement Im trying make get bent out shape Enough travels got some pictures district its time show first comes group Po plar Bluff Missouri call themselves Freelancers RC Club event hold year builders contest As can see photo fellahs serious group builders hav ing trouble picking got may want sneak back Cheetah Before go Ive got tell Ive finally gotten Missouri again gods gave us break weather long enough two delightful events happen Ill telling about next month Ive promising long time tell finally made Enough now . 82 Model Aviation Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kanaas City MO 84114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 next photos trom Latayette Cloud jockeys ot Latayette indiana As usual successful event guys As can see yourself show filled ceiling beautiful air planes dont mind Ill just fill up rest column photos Iowa MichigM / Minnesota Wiscoflain V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice PresIdent Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 41098 Asaociate Vice PresIdents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzger 2525 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Weal 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L Steve Dudzinski East 9278 FlorIda Livonia Ml 48150 come Nationals again few weeks left pre pare models Rumor has may Northwest Coast next year will Muncies turn show what AMA can modelers Don Lowe gave Executive Council member tag says Dont yell Im volunteer has long trying period pushing forward idea national model sport flying site seems complaints too few people will see site Well image will generate will everyones benefit Look what EAA has done full-size sport aviation Gone Flying. Forever very sad news phoned Panch Morris great little guy Johnny Clemens left us first became member EC great help orientation welcome confidante great fun dig through old very old modeling mags see photos having fun aeromodeling very prominent personage Nationals idea Na tional Fun Flys came active thoughts will miss phone calls thoughts Muncie direction AMA should follow having known him will always warm remembrance last column related demise State Meet Well CL cat egory contest will run Rouge Park September Keep watching contact Marc Warwashana want extra information OK photographers out need pics western end districtand make members models col umn can see read what others doing give some recognition am running short such material have dig through what have taken help library new format column may present problem estimating number charac ters needed its worth try too much sameness leads deter ioration nitro situation going very interesting Maybe should resurrect formula used UKsome gas amyl acetate thinkbut its still no substitute Its like trying copy balsawood Went up visit Frankenmuth Model Flyers Club famous town eye-opener never visited before guys treated extremely well tour traditional meal have great field close middle town part community Look up tour area Sounds like floatplanes needed year fields under water heavy cleanup sessions required return fields flying condition again read some members complaining placement pond Muncie well least float-planers will taken care possibly well return ROW Free Flighters District Roundup MARCS thinking just thinking renewing its fab ulous Sailplane Symposium 1992 Twin Cities has unique infor mation line program membership use sounds extremely teresting Lets have details please e St Croix Valley has two new safety officers Gary Utley Mike Sewell Does club have Bong Eagles mention Kenny Lane has book pho tos newspaper clippings history model aviation Mil waukee RUF Stuf has new editor staff Congrats David Flick RAMS has logo-watches its members has formed sup port group called what else EWES million attaboys Ra cine RCC because sponsor no less two junior baseball teams VAM going help EM seaplane base during EM week Finally Grassfield Modelers can divided three groups make things happen watch things happen wonder what happened E Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Take Pride America partnership between government private sector helps provide real solutions environ mental problems further stewardship ethic America Farragut Flyers honored National Semifinalists Take Pride America Awards Ceremony last year efforts improve Farragut State Park Idaho TPIA program great ve hicle AMA clubs gain positive publicity recognition helping ensure environmental future nation formation packet about program call write AMAs Marketing Department next month September 1991 83 Leroy SalIence 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 60701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 en JUCKSO tne LOS ignais flu Morners Day session Leroy Setterlee photo Steve enqwst ana Mel Shapper Grasaflelds Feed Fly Boyd Bowdlsh photo uoraon van uaiens pnoto 0 tIle Kalamazoo Tflunderbirds display county DARE exhibit PRCont pg 75 Mareas Lolislana New Odehoisa Tees V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII VIce-PresIdent 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Asacolate Vice Preeldefita Chuck Andraka 606 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816 AVPffrequeflcy CooiUtar GM Horsirnan PO Box 490 Spring Branch TX 78070 AMA Dieplay Coordinator Karen HopkIns 5515 Brldgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroillon TX 76006 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Slant laid 26 Oakrldge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Slevena 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1136 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Houston Texas District 8 Fly-In Fly-In featured aspects mod eling just about type model Ron Nelson Alief Air Fame Houston Texas displaying Art Chester Jeep Model isa Haffke desIgn K&B 40 disappointed turnout District 8 meeting num ber issues discussed major issue lawsuit against AMA pertaining Control Line Speed accident California District 8 Fly-In will held Oklahoma 1992 So start making plans attendC 84 Model Aviation L Jeff Lehmam Houston Texas HARKS club immaculate 30% Ultimate weighIng 195 lb Engine 42 Sache Gene Hempei presenting 55 Weber superlol rvlce Award .. trlct 8 Fly-In gentleman works very hard promotIng model aviation having fun crave Inalvlauals enaursa sun aireco traffic park cars left right Brad Lawson Bob Lawson Charles Copeiand Maff Hanson eame OT tL moaeisru uisonct 8 Fly-In left ngru nocrom row Ron Heiser Dale Hungerford Dimmitt Perldna Dieter Martin Back row left right Carl Clark Frank Williams Jack Fox Jorge 5neiaer quarKer-scais upr LnlpmunL model has strobe landing lIght talking pilaf. few members Bay Port Aero Club Deer Park Texas left right Randy Martin Doug Greer David Tanner Tim Harris Walter Ward Colorado Kansas Nab asic North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis DItulct IX VIce-PresIdent 8027W 81st Cirde Avada Co 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672750 Asacolats Vies Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th SI Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/n Radio Service Center 918 5 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3286 L Associate vice president Tom Boyd Nebraska writes Thanks look Nebraska again Frontier Flyers Fremont Nebraska have rechartered growing membership dedicated fun fliers typical problems dues insurance confusion still have fine following Lincoln Sky Knights ran out room mall show rain delayed Scale contest first ever Novice Pat tern contest Great way rebuild interest Pattern annual Fun Fly Barbecue drew big crowd relaxed pilots Desert Storm Trooper returned ready retire hear RCers should join Nebraska Free Flighters Hand Launch Profile Jet Glider contest thats mouthfulsounds like fun though much needed pitch chase exercise NFFs making inroads University Nebraska orga nizing supporting University Model Airplane Club newCook pavilion dream Indoor site NFF working great PR promote local newspaper carried quarter-page article NFF Tom Winter got nice promotional educational interview radio TV models construction materials instructional demonstration Congratulations fellows want introduce welcome Loup Valley Flyers Ne braska group chartered clubs District IX primary undertaking Robert McClure will somewhat unique group have three flying sites two counties four cities un der club Eight 12 crowd gathered miles Long City-North Loup area What excellent fellowship will Good luck Im sure well hearing Allan Worrest through Toms report introduces Lincoln Area Soaring Society LASS 1981 RC Sailplane enthusiasts Lincoln saw necessity having club provides unique needs year organized LASS chartered #1853 AMA first objectives acquire use flying site suited Soaring accomplished about six months after club organized large numbers LASS energetic club sup ported 82 later Nationals held Lincoln supplying lo cal manpower flying site Soaring event active community youth services area contests night flys fun flys have good newsletter As two RC Sailplane clubs state LASS strictly si lent modelsSailplanes Electrics Though located Lincoln welcome members throughout region AVP Tom Boyd also reports well save another month continues stated wanted organize District IX meeting Nebraska Hastings Skylarks jumped wanted sponsor Hastings sure Omaha fliers would slow down bit join us north south west could find us too year Commitments prior obligations have pre vented organizing help program time secure commitments time Headquarters personnel has spoken will try again fall 1992 Keep flying high Tom Whoa Travis has gotta jump Well what revoltin de velopment District IX waited out year 1990 put off promotion Rusa Mifler 980 N 3rd Carringlon ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 87401 Jim Rlcketta 516 5 CloudaB Sioux Falls SD 57103 district meeting could done specifically Nebraska fall District meeting whole lot easier put together Na tionals weve number Nationals Nebraska Theres lot can-do area Im having hard time delaying dis trict meeting another year asking another state pick up go such short notice think 1992 meeting spoken time well see wants come rescue fall members can en joy grow resources expertise typically brought together district meetings Also dont want miss out AMA budget money year passed last year having meeting District meeting budget money does carry over year next used way should changed opinion $2500 allotted yearly enough district meet ing anywhere especially district travel distances AVPs long Have ever tried travel north south area can go coast coast about what costs go Denver Colorado Bismarck North Dakota VP budget typically tapped lot out-of-pocket expenses absorbed personally number folks meeting Also local clubs typically make some substantial donations Id like able skip year once let meeting kitty build up adequate amount good good facili ties etc cost volunteer officers personal money par ticipate District IX has pioneer full-blown district meetings format process has used other districts much success has struggle over years get Executive Council buy idea money should set aside used good membership smaller meetings Nationals Rallys lot local fliers unable participate Feedback has consistently demonstrated value district meeting about pass up success stories district past 10 years Well have good meeting fall Just pa tient look plans announcements little later year Well beginning sound like soapbox item Ill prob ably get some hot mail calls Thats okay job up grabs three years Tom Boyd would probably like some relief get retirement lets get some help goin out E September 1991 85 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 88207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82804 PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HQ703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviationsubscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertising Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission information full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Mzotia CalIfornIa HawaiI Nevada / Utah X DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DIstfSct X VIcePresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 961-6637 ~16 addreea EMAIL 7824747 Aseoclate Vice Prealdenta Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aba HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrio 8252 E Tumey Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7929 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Kai P Jensen 535 B Moans Lana Reno NV 99502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John Krohn 11227 Hadley St Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 95136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85745 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Beverly Wisniewaki 3316 South Kiowa Blvd Lk Havssu City AZ a6403 Frequency Coordinators George SteIner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95926 Phone 9163621982 L Cloy Marez 2626W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 hundred thousand enthusiastic spectators looked Cap itol City Barnstormers took sky time What thrill airshow center mile-long runway fans stacked ten deep behind safety rope McClelland Air Force Open House Ap preciation Day returning Desert Storm Troopers main man Rush Limbaugh flesh delivered keynote address usually shadow military teams Thunderbirds Blue Angels No majors time think AMA would pump-up proud over resulting show 30 short minutes over 20 objects flew came went up Ill save de tails show team antics another time Twenty minutes after show ended packed up motor home off Lost Hills Free Flight championships about five hours trip just short Colinga California 1-5 got best inside dual left-hand side Air Force Two tread steel-belted separated carcass broke off end tire holding other became steel-belted whip ravaging underside motor home time coasted stop 70-plus mph brake lines torn out propane lines ripped off emergency cable wound itself around axle much much result $700 tow bill six-hour ride back Sacramento cab truck took turns bouncing heads off ceiling knees off dash What really makes mad is1the fact again missed something Ive trying catch last two yearsa good Free Flight contest Hang Free Flighters Ill make yet Pictured below District Ten party wagon being winched trailer long ride home Wow feels just like last week turn report happenings assigned area must magazine lag time some thing nature Anyway theres lots report goes January 1 came some real good cold weather brave enough attend local New Years Day fun fly Lo gan Utah field Bridgerland RC Clubs outing have say very well attended Other clubs Utah area having fun snow including Ute RC Club club loaded bunch real go-getters make hobby something should proud club field located state land called Jordan River Park city Salt Lake has provided matching funds improve parcel land much better flying site Thanks go out Geoff Styles back AMA Headquarters jumping horn straighten out little mix-up Army Corps En gineers over old issue wetland So now Utes living proof AMA does work us very helpful way east ern clubs would envious field its paved runway park ing lot comforts home president club year Ron Christensen picture taken Walt Staff way warm 200 field gathering opportunity get St George Fun Fly again though VW bus lost its heart American Fork still made rest 300 miles pulled VW Rabbit pickup says modelers arent ingenious types people Thanks goes Leon Orton says truck hasnt run right since trip weather St George didnt cooperate again year came good time renewing old friendships seeing new proj ects fly Larry Wolfe Jet Hanger Hobbies some aircraft doing some impressive flying Maue Chie wowed crowd engine-out auto-gyro 500 feet tumbling end-over-end way down After landing feet admitted tumble wasnt planned crowd seemed completely under control Brigham City Fliers held its annual RC Auction April 20 al full house hobbyists static display brought overwhelm ing number quarter-scale aircraft year craftsmanship excellent Although time limit due previously scheduled basketball game auction completed time due great co ordinating club members Great job guys looks like month August going full month tra veling have calendar trips Winnemucca Reno Billings So clubs northern Nevada wondering what AVP looks like prepared worst will coming through plan visit fly fields last thing dont want anyone forget Utah State Pattern Championships going held Bridgerland RC Club field August 3-4 contest usually brings some really talented pilots fair warning get out practice Novice through FAI will go six rounds two days keeping best four flight scores always computer scorekeeping contestant judging will used Thats guy back Reggl Thanks Marc As usual bangup report slamdunk AVP Flash AVP John Krohn will contestant Unlimited Champion ship weekend October 5-6 Madera California picture follows John displays Sea Fury 488 San Gabriel Valley RC League club meeting Summers Gotta Fly Leading Edge Reginald R Keyawa 86 Model Aviation guys ringing New Year big way Jamboree being wInched up 300-mile trek back Sacramento now promised little late Herrres Marc DistrIct Ten AVP John Krohn displaying entry Unlimited Cham pIonship Good luck John Win Gipper obviously going too late just heard Homer Davenport Days August 4 neat relaxed fly-in arent pressures just nice place fly event run some very nice people site school field isnt asphalt flying area very nicely laid out youre flying rest family can take events town Plucked following about young AJ Seaholm Horse feathers Billings Flying Mustangs newsletter Seems like Mike Sperry wife took AJ along Vegas April Formula race AJ picked up plane Lyle Larson chose engine Henry Bartle go-power managed tenth out 30plus pilots included zeroed heat Way go AJ Wouldnt say Lyle Henry Mike Mrs Sperry really super folk Also Mustangs will host 91 Montana State Pattern Champi onships August 31/September 1 Should superior meet time read Executive Council may have voted hold 92 Na tionals Corvallis Oregon Chip Smith Na tionals coordinator came out HQ couple weeks ago early June looked over Corvallis Airport site Na tionals feels comfortable site couple other people look over also comfortable layout will required convince Coun cil have heard some local Free Flighters interested get ting involved Nationals Oregon may decide go ahead plans combined Nationals site know some good news just got note Mike Hazel Mike said going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low former format contest calen dar reports event articles photos clas sifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 will nice see FL back print weve missing Barry Kurath wrote what follows did make couple small editing changes fit text editor otherwise its pure Barry named Celebration Silent Flight first venture Electric events resounding success May 4 EMAC Evergreen Model Airplane Club PASS Portland Area Sailplane Society spon sored combined Electric/Soaring fun-fly old EMAC field east Vancouver weather beautiful turnout large flying great Blazers won What could ask Thirty three fliers attended Seattle Spokane Grants Pass Portland/Vancouver area crowd spectators also im pressive size enthusiasm flights greeted applause through out day Some 70-plus aircraft stood out mind included Bob Benjamins 60 Cobalt-powered Waco bipe original design Tiger Kitten Doug Boyds Sinus Sail plane powered 05 FAI-wind Cobalt Ben Almojuelas Showmaster electrified version Ken Willard design Showmonster 200% 60-powered version Jerry Holcombs Super Chip Sailplane Concept EP Helicopter powered Trin ity off-road car motor seven 1200 mAh SCR cells Rob Woods fleet aerobatic planes Rob entered tiny 02-powered aer obatic plane six-cell duration event making flight excess 11 minutes Scale airplanes attendance included Porterfield Mike Bambergs Klemm unfortunately folded wing de stroyed Taylorcraft flew exceptional realism except no exhaust noise fact quiet field CD Jerry Holcomb able listen soft classical music day ex cept watching big game portable TV Glider contingent also strong Tom Brightbills new Dodgson Saber drawing lot attention Doug Boyd new variable-diameter drum winch receiving favorable response tried possible ex ception Dave Johnson blew half stab off Windsong top first launch power fliers never seen winch operation greatly impressed Another sight unfamiliar majority power-types gaggle Hand Launch Gliders thermaling up near ground saw Craig Robinson Mike Bamberg Robin Robinson have long flights little Gliders closest came serious competition sixcell duration event two Old Tim ers aerobatic plane four Gliders entered Gliders beating Old sters through superior penetration big lift good distance away Gliders Robin Robinson Jerry Hol comb made two contes tants left air fly down below 10 feet altitude con tinue chase lift First Jerry climb ing Robin switched back forth until Jerry too low no motor battery left Robin still about 100 feet good 30 seconds power remaining Jerry landed Statistics gathered first 50 planes entered ran out forms follows power/number entries 05/27 15/four 02/four 60/two balance powered planes contained 40 25 035 Hi-Line 30 motors about four Hand Launch Gliders four Gliders powered Ford long-shaft motor deep-cycle marine battery other words winch Altogether finest days Ive ever spent enjoy ment radio controlled flying Jerry keeps insisting should again next year would argue him Danny Brewer took following pic tures Jerry Holcomb supplied number Bob Benjamin discuses merits Firekitten Doug Huffman Along about noon asked group would bring airplanes out group picture Note incredible diversity aircraft types flown during very first effort very nice event hope decide again next year Coming up August will along bunch noted annual Big Bird Bash OMAS Hogs Hollar BBQ Pfeiffer Field Barons Float Fly Cocollala ISS Scale Contest Ontario EAC Pattern Contest Creswell TCM Pattern Fin ley Soaring about weekend some Northwest Fl Champs Ar lington Get copy Northwest sched ule Bill Smith contest coordinator sending him self-addressed stamped enve lope asking Theres lots done contests see September 1991 87 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oragoir / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 g 503 234-4439 ompuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672422 Asaoclate VIca Prealdents Darrell AndarsonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ava NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 vancouver WA 9a6a4 Tom CashmanTom McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al culverDave Mullens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83676 Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 6 #69 Puysllup WA 98373 Aulatant Frequency CoordInator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 entto /Imojuela eniargea isen vviitiards Showmaster build Cobalt 60powered Showmonster industrial-size battery will give some kind feel size plane 60 does very well Contest Virector Jerry 1-lolcomo folds flis modified Graupner Chip Box 176 Good Old Nonny young friend Nonny hasnt favored us pomefor quite some time have new now fact first since bygone Star Skipper days thought bit maturer style remains Stygian like Model Airplane Nonny Moose kit kit. Until built model airplane model model Until flown wondrous flying machine thing beauty Stop Prop Wobble Dr Lester W Garber builds accuracy has designed pitch gauge instrument set propeller pitch precision gauge can help us construct high performance rubber props Peanut Scale Bostonian No-Cal Limited Penny full Pennyplane Easy Bs Flying Machines Eeyores Flying Machines wonderful picture book good text think should buy right now kids yourselo have waiting get little older like browse bookstoresall kinds especially bookstores children favorites Eeyores right near 1212 Broadway Manhattan Joel Fram owns two Eeyores book stores other being east side Manhattan Joel employees have really turned shops oases both parents children like remind old-time model airplane hobby shopsjust great places hang out features Broadway Eeyores window paint ings nice chat artist Brian Selznick graduate Rhode Island School Design put finishing touches murals shops two windows realize has paint everything backwards inside strollers can see correctly outside Brian regular employee available artist such window-paintings anywhere town As salesperson Brian guided great book introducing flying aviation youngsters FlyingMachines describes self fascinating discovery flying machinesfrom hot air bal loon supersonic jet book Number 22 24 Eyewit ness Books series Borzai Book published 1990 Alfred Knoff Inc New York Cost $1395 has great text Andrew Nahum terrific drawings art editor Mark Richards story goes way back 1804 Sir George Cayleys glider model Theres also 1845 20-ft steam powered model William Henson John Stringfellow lots lots moreBleriots 1917 Bristol Fighters engines propellers drawn beautiful detail color really fell love book recommend Buy can anywhere near New York City come Eeyores will happy kids will happy Ask Brian Show Support NFFS National Free Flight Socie y has always supported youngsters well high tech approach design Small field flying im portant international FAI classes Youth support activity has ranged NFFS Design Competition produced AMA Maxi Junior successor Delta Dart way Junior World Free Flight Championships Fred Wilson writes very helpful formation beginners 10 issues year publication NFFS Free Flight Digest already member strongly urge join Now biggest bargain As adult member can have children become NFFS members 50 cents Yes correct An adult membership subscription costs $15 annually less two-year basis Fourteen dollars 50 cents covers subscription other 50 cents membership already receiving Digest means youngsters 50 cents year can read come members too Realize youngsters like belong organ izations favor course recommend join up two-year hitch savings both NFFS Remember NFFS represents Free Flighters before AMA Ex ecutive Council membership counts Use th coupon below Mail NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 Make checks payable Natorial Free Flight Society Subscdption rates include annual fee $60 membership tIre National Free Flight Society balance fee category Subscription FREE FLIGHT NFFS Digest Subocriptions available membership MEMERSHIP FEES AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES Ii 2 yrl Age 19 & over and1 yr $i&00 $50 membership fee plus $1460 subscription countnee2 yr $2700 $100 membership fee plus $2600 subscription residents foreign T 1 yr $760 $50 membership fee plus $700 subscription AgelB&underI j 2yr $1350 $100 memberohip fee plus $1250 subscription Subacript ions available membership Ages areas July 1 curreot year Please circle applicable fees New member Renewal Address change W Current expiration date MoYr NameAMA# Address city StoleZip 88 Model Aviation 5 A Les has also written 20-page booklet entitled Designing Build ing Indoor Props should real useful pitch gauge costs $1295 booklet $395 Add $250 handling shipping Send check Les Garber G & L Aero 2324 East Fifth Street Duluth MN 55812 case want talk things over telephone number 218/728-6841
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
K zLLI AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 2 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Detalis may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AMA Introduces Dues IIncentive First Time Members cademy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced excit ing dues incentive program encourage new members join association Now effect offers first time members prorated re newal rate based join AMA Only new Open Full Mem bers eligible does apply renewal current past members program designed first time members pay Open Full Member rate $40 joining AMA renewal notice next year member charged prorated amount based join date example new member joining First Quarter January 1March 31 will renew current Open Full rate next membership year joining Second Quarter April 1June 31 will receive 25% discount joining Third Quarter July 1September30 will receive 50% discount joining Fourth Quarter September 30December 31 will receive membership remainder year plus next year AMA Executive Council adopted program during April meeting AMA Headquarters program recommended special Ad Hoc Dues Committee comprised AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankowski Director Operations Robert Vojslavek information about program contact AMA 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 AMA Unveils IntroductorY] Program Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced Intro ductory Pilot Program allows chartered clubs instruct nonAMA member modelers providing liability insurance coverage non-member club Under innovative program non-member modelers can receive aeromodeling instruction club designated Intro Pilot pe riod 30 days starting first flying session training must take place chartered club field under direct one-on-one su pervision instructor program covers training activities Non-member trainees allowed fly organized event sanctioned otherwise Available AMA chartered clubs program allows designa tion maximum three Intro Pilots per club Intro Pilots must Open members submit Introductory Pilot Designation Form signed club officer AMA Headquarters $40 fee fee addition current membership dues Intro Pilots may train club must pay fee club Neither club nor Intro Pilot can charge non-member training fees Any modeler has never AMA member eligible participate program During 30 day instruction period non-member protected under AMAs liability insurance coverage No other membership benefits apply Participation program one-time basis An extension cannot granted reason Prior end 30 day period non-member can join AMA continue liability insurance coverage enjoy other membership benefits obtain detailed information packet about AMA Introduc tory Pilot Program contact AMA Special Services Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 ext 274 t MA Announces New Dues Schedule 1992 Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has announced plans institute revised dues schedule 1992 membership year Effec tive January 1 1992 several membership categories will dropped others will see adjustments dues rate significant revision elimination Open Lim ited Member category members receive Model Av iation magazine Ail open members will join renew next year Open Full Members current $40 rate receive magazine Please note will no increase Open Full Member dues 1992 youth members age 19 under dues will $14 clude magazine $2 decrease current rate $16 Youth No Publication Membership option has dropped Increases planned Second Adult Senior Citizen rates rate second adult members residing same ad dress open member will $22 members will re ceive magazine subscription Members age 65 above will join $30 enjoy same benefits open member including magazine subscription Other changes include increases Life Membership fee $1500 Affiliate Membership $20 elimination Booster Membership revised dues schedule approved AMA Executive Council during April meeting AMA Headquarters revisions proposed Ad Hoc Dues Committee composed AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankow ski Director Operations Bob Vojslavek D 1992 AMA Dues Schedule Effective january 1 1992 Open Fuli Continued page 75 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Can Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styiss me Manager Reggie wanerson Director intamai Communication/Education Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Floss B McMuiien Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum Curator Hurst Bowers General Counsel Bob Jackson September 1991 71 AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council tacluivatent Board Directors basicaliy composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What ssy space however matter personat viewpoint sole responaibitity author views may may repressnt officiai position AMA Executive Council II SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr last Sound Model Aeronautics handbook has mailed charter clubs Copies will also available cost $10 including postage individual handbook something will solve questions problems will provide guide making progress quiet operation monthly article Model Aviation articles other pub lications will further assist contents handbook will go far using additional data Use other published bits up date extension handbook Academy should publish other technical papers order sat isfy mandate bylaws now ground has broken manual comments regard would useful Tell us what would like see print Products One primary difficulties task helping mem bers operate quietly apparent reluctance part engine manufacturers/distributors provide good muffler engine market K&B outstanding example com pany does its Sportster series engines should have purchase aftermarket muffler especially already paying muffler engine Another engine market will include effective muffler also set vibration isolators well engine MOKI made Hungary marketed Davis Diesel Devel opment muffler Soundmaster sold Davis Isomounts Check Davis specifications etcetera range engines 51 cu Control Line engine 36 Twin Mufflers automatically provided CL Marine twin engine photo shows MOKI 61 RC Pitts-style Soundmaster muffler Helos jets occasion take look some 1A-octave band readings few Helicopters ducted fan aircraft thing Helicopters seem share propeller-driven aircraft har monics fuselage fully encloses entire drive mechanism Helicopter uses good muffler shows very low decibel levels higher harmonics exhaust blade passage frequen cies total sound level also appears lower case ducted fan shows much same thing taking readings recent Fan Fly Fentress NALF impressed amount sound-level reduction area couple years ago common read 114-118 dBA time around saw 98 dBA less standard sound level meter aircraft flown Bob Vi olett fans turning 23-24000 rpm Bob will tell comes much development fan pipe ducting geometry total engineering really shows what possi ble Compare type reading aircraft powered CMB engine so-called nitro pipe Byron fan unit turning about 19000 rpm produced reading 115 dBA octave band analyzer dB levels up 100 fre quencies up maximum range 20000 Hz j state higher frequencies might travel far lower frequencies fact remains fly rela tively close proximity others rather moot point Quieter operation possible Bob Violett proves case next photo shows stable aircraft flown Bob daughter Patty Mid-Atlantic Fan Fly Bob advocate op erating ducted fans manner will permit use existing sites should vein Bob wrote piece titled Reduced Power April 1991 issue Inlet quarterly published Bob Violett Models Inc article has some excellent advice modelers re printed Bobs approval Portions might properly considered some type advertising however advice benefi cial model fliers relatively few modelers see publication new concept timely model fan jet engines years now commercial airline industry has us ing reduced power take-off weight runway conditions would permit goal Save fuel save unnecessary wear-andtear engines real aircraft engines de-rated ultimate power-producing capability Engine life safety operation full scale counterparts can operate concern engine life expectancy shouldnt BVM Inc have exper imenting techniques fuel systems result greatly ex tended engine life reliability advent efficient power systems airframes necessary operate engine full tilt entire flight Ineffi cient systems antiquated design required engine scream its guts out just keep model airborne history flying BVM jets no ducted fan engine produced manufacturer can put out its maximum power forever production run manufacturer engine can make small changes design materials improve power longevity product will long time before can buy 500 flight engine Per haps no dollar limit could have soon get best performance longevity out state-of-the-art engines must Use good fuel ie blended especially fan engines least 20% oil content run engine too lean Cease running engine anything goes wrong such pressure leak blown glow plug pipe seal etc Fix problem Operate engine reduced power except take-off se lected high speed fly-bys selected vertical climbs aerobatic ma neuvers Reduce power turnarounds during cruising flight much good advice Two very significant points last two recommendations follow bits ad vice would greatly reduce sound levels over full extent footprint covered aircraft Keep higher power oper ation close over site proper combined greater effort quiet efficient power operation will surely help flying site retention Everything would much improved could op erate types aircraft sites E 72 Model Aviation Moki engine 61 RC Bob Violetts stable PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing 1991 National Rally 1991 National Aeromodeling Rally held Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio tremendous success AMA modelers general public great cooperation weathermanlow 80s sunny modelers combined fly nearly 150 hours during two-day event Buckeye Aero Squadron Spirit America Show Teams put dazzling performances thrilled both modelers public alike Static model display souvenir sales concessions added carnival-like atmosphere An estimated crowd 8000 spectators attended event Articles Dayton Daily News public service announcements local ra dio stations television coverage Saturdays evening news helped draw public also publicity Cincinnati En quirer Coast Coast magazine Delta Airlines Sky magazine United States Air Force Museum unique attraction encouraged modelers attend modelers took time out flying tour enjoy exhibits largest aviation mu seums world spectators asked questions took home literature about AMA sport Hopefully some will become involved hobby result attending Rally least will gain knowl edge sport appreciation enjoy Taking place Dayton birthplace Wright brothers site countrys largest air bases home extraordinary aviation museum National Rally nostalgic aviation theme captivated modelers public luck next years Na tional Rally will just successful Make plans now mall shows Although summer fall prom ise months model flying fun too soon plan mall show Mall shows excellent club activity winter months create team atmosphere club promoting aero modeling public Public knowledge support impor tant factor finding keeping flying sites mall show may also encourage non-modelers get involved sport An influx new members can sometimes give club much-needed jumpstart providing volunteers officer candi dates manpower Most malls receptive modeling displays mall market ing offices report model aviation shows bring foot traffic other special event AMAs Marketing Department has literature giving helpful hints organize run successful mall show also provide pro motional handouts no cost clubs holding show en sure literature arrives time recommend requesting least month advance After mall show completed AMA will send mall show pin club members participated request form pins included package promotional literature Mall shows win-win situation everyone Clubs receive pub licity recognition themselves sport public troduced exciting hobby mall gets customers have choose mall set date contact AMA assistance information joint effort various clubs Alamogordo New Mexico gan experience flying site problems didnt search individu ally new sites formed coalition approached city government united organization Comprised Alamogordo Model Aviators Silent Flyers Model Gliders Spaceport Model Rocket Club Model Racecar Club coalition requested city allocate 10 acres park land modeling purposes site would used 250 mod elers communities including Alamogordo Las Cruces White Sands Missile Range Holloman Air Force Base coalition also proposed city financially assist con structing area modeling site capable hosting regional national contests argued such contests would create income city provided financial impact statements back claim estimated site could host six 12 contests per year including Flight Fest sites premier event After reviewing proposal city agreed lease land coalition help develop site list made citys coalitions responsibilities City Alamogordo installed road parking area cleared graded RC aircraft rocket area constructed RC model car RC Glider areas paved circles Control Line Helicop ter flying supplied electrical water service model car aircraft areas provided support acquiring benches signs road marker bleachers ntinpd on75 September 199173 sign marks entrance Hobby Park joint venture tween City Alamogordo New Mexico coalition area modeling clubs some creative thinking hard work mod elers Alamogordo now enjoy first-class flying site support city government Members Catalina R/C Modelers Cholla Choppers CIL Club joined forces mall show Foothills Mall Tucson Ar izona clubs reported high degree audience interest Mall shows great way clubs gain recognition support Jim Hoffman Phoenix Arizona shown above Windswept 4 Jim won $25 prize Demonstrating Outstanding Modeling Skills Craftsmanship model during Southwest CL Contest cash prize donated Yellow Cab Company teresting because associated modeling PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am Santa Maria California working RPV project Vandenberg AFB Unfortunately miss AMA Rally Dayton Ohio Indoor Nationals Johnson City Tennes see Free Flight Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Hopefully will make July Nationals Lawrenceville has busy year consulting projects remote-controlled un manned aerial vehicles UAVsthe new term RPVs Modelers can take pride contributions made modeling technology such projects success RPVs Gulf War great source personal professional satisfaction Vandenberg AFB actually using on-base model club flying facility clubs name Wingsnappers conduct flight operations very thankful club very gen erous cooperation support getting job done have also opportunity visit Tn-Valley R/C Clubs facility Santa Maria San Luis Obispo Sb Flyers Fly-In held Qesta Col lege has great meet California fliers note same degree enthusiasm Ive found everywhere go Giant Scale Fly-In San Luis Obispo well attended some really neat planes evidence visited Tom Easterday others discuss Reno-style Pylon Race will hold Madera California October event will first its kind large birdscopies Reno racers time have over 60 entries including fliers other countries Id like make show Im enjoying beautiful cool weather coast California far different enjoyable hot humid Florida weather time year witnessed unique twist Quickie 500 Pylon race Tn-Valley RIC Club club event fliers judged fast flying also building skills fabricating craft winners score combination building flying scores UAVs RPVs thought might interested what flying Vandenberg AFB 125 lb airplane fabricated Army Aero Composites Dave Scullys operation Medway Ohio conventional high-wing built-up structure mostly hardwood plywood employing two-wheel conventio nallanding gear powered A&M SACS 116 cuin 20 hp two-cylinder engine use Menz 28 x 12 prop flies about 100 mph max speed Stall speed just about 45 mph wingload ing about 7 lb/ft squared definitely model airplane employ BTA autopilot its controlled JR 347 PCM using big servos payload experimental laser sensor developed Schwartz Electro-Optics Orlando Florida have video transmitter downlinks gather sensor performance data also use Digicon Telemeter system Tachometer Model TT-01 mea sure flight velocity airspeed readout real help setting up landing Touchdown always 45 mph must hit approach end runway very precisely run off other end hundred twenty five pounds brakes doesnt stop very fast have added phenolic rub blocks wheels shorten landing roll flight control sluggish compared mo del Landings must set up precisely since ship just doesnt ma neuver rapidly modelone must plan ahead Great Passes just received word Johnny Clemens has left us real tragedy modeling since Johnny its ardent supporters have known Johnny years have always admired enthusiasm zest life Johnnys major contribution modeling long service Academy served terms both President vice presidentlonger other President AMA Johnny strong supporter acquisition own Headquarters facility dream helped make happen always Nationals always available needed working heart out AMA too bad modelers like Johnny Clemens Johnnys wit jokes legendary Hes kind Hall Famer will never another quite like him Wherever Johnny love thank sincerely accom pushed making aeromodeling exquisitely enjoyable fun hobby AMA extend condolences family friends world around will always remember him fondness D 74 Model Aviation Some members Santa Maria California Tn-Valley Club left right Chuck Barnes Chet Persons Patrick Mariett Gene dridge Don Brown Bill Tucker Dr Art Major president An enthu siastic group Tn-Valley Pylon Flyers Facility owned city club devel oped Vahon Yeterian founder Vandenberg AFB Wlngbusters RC Club Goldberg Ultimate witnessed first flight loves Vatton great help us flight test program Vandenbarns View Big Bird Fly-in San Luis Abispo California slightly somber mood around being written have just learned Johnnie Clemens passed away Dallas June 13 cant say wasnt somewhat expected still comes shock happens Johnnie served AMA ways lifetime would impossible count much less list addition serving eight years AMAs pres ident Johnnie served unbelievable 22 years AMA Executive Council considered himself peacemaker group Now dont know much peace Johnnie created can say Johnnie responsible lot pride organization Johnnie presented little bit dichotomy worked him AMA would forever preach needed add dignity AMA pick up microphone tell longest jokes known man Its funny now think back times groaned mere prospect Johnnie picking up mic rophone yet its going difficult think never hearing voice again Johnnie visionary AMA first envision AMA owning its own HQ made architectural model HQ building Reston big part laying out Somehow cant help thinking would have done same Mun cie project better health Johnnie uncanny ability however memory birthdays anniversaries swear Johnnie remembered birthdays nearly everyone knew wives kids dont know times Johnnie would remind anniversary kids birthdays Its also funny remember Johnnies stories him talking God usually about model airplanes Well Johnnie talk ing God now eavesdrop conversation Im sure would hear Johnnie telling God of wonder ful things AMA has done trying dignify everything said can hear him now saying see pictures Grand Marshall Saint Patricks day parade Dallas Somehow picture Johnnie Clemens will stick mind fit well however have bit advice God dealing Johnnie God dont give him microphone Godspeed Johnnie AMA will represented Johnnies memorial service John Worth Gene Hemple Its particularly appropriate John Worth Johnnie worked together well ac complished much 22 years Believe actually got out old Tipo flew Wright Brothers Contest Dayton couple weeks ago ball learned few things process First can still fly air plane Second can fly bifocals Its tough get old third still sunburn badly bleed fact got sunburned Saturday couldnt go back up Sunday Now remember always wore long-sleeved shirts contests following weekend AMA National Rally Dayton again able spend Saturday flying really impressed way Rally ran Everyone seemed have great time plenty flying some beautiful airplanes complaint heard heard over over about lack direction signs find way site Frankly always have problem Wright-Patterson gate have open weekends up back off National Road Air Force doesnt particularly like temporary signs over place stuck guess prefer hundreds people wandering around lost opposed eyesore signs AMA schedule keeping hopping lately FF Nation als Lawrenceville week insurance/safety committee meet ing next Tuesday Wednesday RC Masters starting Tuesday Florida may have miss due conflict its two weeks till RC CL Nationals week between Nationals Oshkosh Oh yeah Sally celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary July 23 right between Nationals Oshkosh can get having adjust schedule AMAs growth rate has dropped little behind previous years approximately 2 percent isnt anything panic over may indicative leveling off activity model aviation per haps have simply signed up vast majority fly model airplanes either case its pretty much agreed lim iting factor growth places fly need to obtain flying sites keep ones already have may popular think day will have come effective mufflers will required internal combustionpowered model airplanes flying site save may very well own surprising to have someone out crowd AMA Annual meeting chastise AMA having instituted some across-the-board noise rules Vince gave outline progress Muncie site George Steiner gave excellent presentation frequency control Howard Crispin presented latest noise reduction technology wasnt too bad annual meeting Now could figure out get people attend Another very nice thing unveiled meeting new book Sound Model Aeronautics written Howard distributed AMA think copy will sent AMA chartered club Enough month Keep em flying Dues Cont pg 71 age 19 over July 11992 Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance subscrip tion Model Aviation Second Adult Membership$22 age 19 over July 1 1992 living same address Open Full Member Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance No publication Senior Citizen Membership$30 age 65 above Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Youth Full Membership$14 age 19 July 1 1992 Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Life Membership$1500 Contact AMA detailed information regarding Life Membership program Affiliate Membership$20 Membership foreign modelers providing insurance coverage flying United States PR Cont pg 73 coalition modeling clubs agreed pave main aircraft runway also rocket launch pad funding permitted fi nanced improvements donations local sources also agreed keep noise levels minimum overfly hous ing area provide maintenance site Thanks some creative thinking hard work diligence modeling clubs Alamogordo now have custom-designed site endorsed supported city Perhaps club can follow lead Alamogordo modelers youre searching next flying site First unite other area clubsthere strength numbers Second look ways make proposed flying site attractive site managerif can benefit hobby eager help Finally contact AMA Flying Site Assistance package full information help develop proposal successfully acquire flying site Way go next time club holds contest fun fly approach local merchants businesses prizes Usually merchants happy help able Take Pride America Update President Bush signed law Take Pride America Act end 101st Congress last bills passed enjoyed broad bipartisan support legislation establishes permanent Take Pride America fice US Department Interior enables office sol icit accept donations private organizations authorizes Con gress appropriate funds permits volunteer workers also provides opportunity Americans donate time resources campaign tax-free allowing Take Pride fice allocate resources needed TPIA Act sustains interdepartmental participation federal partnership has successful its six-year history Continued page 83 September 1991 75 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road HamIlton OH 45013 June 13 1991 Day Sorrow Past President AMA member Model Aviation Hall Fame Johnny Clemens passed away due complications long illness remember 1979 reading Johnnys Hall Fame write up pages Model Aviation magazine article said Johnny Clemens old Methuselah its just has highly visible figure world aeromodeling long long time dozen years ago Johnny infected modeling bug early 1922 18 years later 1940 opened hobby shop Hobby Counter ran 51 years Prior opening Hobby Counter Johnny connected largest manufacturers model airplanes Comet Models reputed earliest Comet models family natural energetic outgoing person like Johnny Clemens would eventually become actively involved AMA activities Prior being elected AMAs president 1970 time another held al elected appointed office AMA Johnny also highly visible international scene serving vice president FA Committee International Aeromodel ing ClAM including service Chairman ClAM Informa tion Education Subcommittee Johnny served US voting delegate ClAM head AMA annual delegation FAI meetings Johnny District VIII vice president years moving force behind bringing National Model Airplane Champi onships Dallas 1950 served contest director event Johnny instrumental establishing relationship existed years between Navy AMA what re member good old days Navy Nationals As member AMA Contest Board personally drafted very first Con trol Line rules used AMA Johnny handled important public re lations responsibilities liaison AMA Navy Hobby Industry Association media years MC annual post-Nationals 8 Ball Banquet thank-you affair Navy generous assistance na tional competitions As longest serving president AMA Johnny focused ef forts securing better public image modeling improv ing communications AMA organization itself Paramount Johnnys beliefs AMA should continue battle model ers rights needs especially respect additional RC fre quencies obtaining flying sites letter late last year Johnny admitted slowly losing health battle making attempt pass along through series phone calls letters information concerning people made significant contributions AMA aeromodeling kind peo ple may easily overlooked people Johnny felt should documented hard work relayed infor mation Art Leneau Maurice Teters others did want gotten first jobs AMA organize AMA held Na tional Championships Fortunately Johnny Clemens knew wealth information able share notes practical tips Navy years assisted greatly creating present Nationals Operations Manual During long illness able talk Johnny hospital several times talked about AMA future AMA able get several very good ideas Johnny enjoyed keeping currentmaking contributionright last possible opportunity Johnnys lifeblood telling jokesespecially about modelers remember today goes like St Peter devil talking day about state affairsyou know modern medicine people living longer know devil said its really boring around herenot much ought get some kind activity going St Peter replied Hey would great have big model airplane contest second thought dont think would fair because good fliers up devil retorted Oh thats okay lets have contest because Contest Directors down Well can have contest now best CD just walked through Pearly GatesE 76 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 scene above April Executive Council meeting Howard Crispin left enjoy moment Ed Mccullough receives commemorative T-shirt Guess says diddly squat other person unsung heroes major small contest country monitor frequencies handle impound registration keep scores What away some slower hours first time ever saw gang impound wave also promised guys wouldnt print names really see appreciate R scene May 31 FAI Heli Montgomery County MoacI copter team trials shows Horace Helicopter Association Hagen CD left Allen two clubs hosting FAI Hel Helper president Minia icopter Team Trial Shown ture Rotary Wings Northern above Russ Coxe president Virginia MRWV two club cooked fried clubs joined together put sweated served con fine team trial contest cession stand three days pride AMA Johnny Clemens 191 2-1991 Connetcut Maine / Masaadtusetts / New Hamp*e Rhode Idand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 Houlton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essen Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 B Greenwich Ave West Warwicir RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Cape Cod Council Model Airplane Clubs three clubs Cape Cod Cape Cod R/C Club Discover Flying R/C Club Otis Model Aircraft Club have formed CCCMAC coordinate activities keep other informed policies ban quet held Mildreds Chowder House April 61991 Bill Mon tague did excellent job MC evening Senator Henri Raus chenbach talked about community relations Coast Guard Ensign Ewell Long talked about rescue techniques mechanics hel icopters flying Several awards prizes presented Roys R/C Hobby New England Hobby donated some prizes about 63 people present Barb would like thank clubs inviting us great time Instructing hire some people charging flight instruction Some have own facilities insurance have no problem fact probably performing good service However have problem person uses club facility charges flight instruction some cases dont inform students club instruction available some students arent club members isnt fair club might defined business pursuit may affect insurance coverage paying flight instruction club facility ask around may able obtain good instruc tion paying Spectacle Pond Float Fun Fly Discover Flying R/C Club sponsored event held May 11-12 1991 26 fliers about 50 aircraft Saturday fine day winds quite strong Sunday met nine-year-old Jay Baker heard about CCCMAC banquet Jay becoming quite skilled pilot flying pond has participating Com bat events held Cape previous column wrote about Stearman Sam Abdow building model now complete shown nhntnfl September 1991 77 ruyuaIuu uayvvuUI Fifty Year AMA Members Recently have talked two people have AMA members over 50 years have mem ber 50 years would like mention column Let know send picture have Senator Henri Rauschenbach CG Ensign Ewell Long Dave Eldredge presents 50-year AMA patch Ed McCarty Bill Montague R presenting painting Bill Parandes 1 modeler banquet paintings done Bill Sam Abdow model Stearman full-scale background New Yo4t New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT II John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 70 Froelich Farm Rd Ilickaville NY 11801 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 5 Broadway Yonkera NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple La Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Coatello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Junchkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saxter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts As AMA member individual group 139229 involved way another multi-faceted hobby/sport aer omodeling goes what impact will have upon society future strictly up us As looks things appear bright prospect let us maintain vigilant quiring yet encouraging attitude thus earning respect con fidence public large well other Let safety overall concern Now turn corner enter new era aeromodeling wit Giant Scalea mounting concept involving Radio Controlled model aircraft weighing much 100 lb per copy thus exceeding con siderable margin current weight-limit 55 lb mandated AMA rules undoubtedly already aware AMA working conjunction lnternationai Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA undertake joint experimental testing program aimed de termining feasibility safety standards involved such activi ties Further sayeth Pertinent Points Prospective Pilots planning get started flying Radio Controlled model aircraft will certainly interested certain enlightening obser vations Mr John Bruns appearing recent issue clubs news letter MAAW Flyer John flight instructor Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY such excellent position offer number constructive suggestions ease lot seeking become accomplished miniature aircraft pilots John favors AO-size engine anything larger stage learning process flying characteristics much smoother opinion learner does need hottest ABC pump trainer feels so-called sportcraft best able resist impact imposed student pilot beginners Mr Bruns favors four-channel radio Le throttle rudder elevator aileron Most importantly warns fly alone fly times presence reliable instructor during training period Visual Arts Department case become bored monthly palaver note seek break monotony enriching text bits photographic ineptness interspersed mercifully vastly supe rior production various contributors shall begin months collection shot made Nick Ziroli recent contest picture took last year Cradle Aviation Expo booth operated Show Meroke Radio Control Club 1990 edition Expo along descriptive notes simply got lost shuffle hence failed appear column guys have kindly understanding regarding regrettable omission have sportingly accepted apology rate picture best wishes fine group Welcome news Chopper Chaps reproduce part important article appearing IRCHA Bulletin newsletter International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association written its secretary Tim Nash has say First notice no longer AMA National Airplane Cham pionships last year Courtesy IRCHA some folks listening us AMA events name finally includes us Heli guys IRCHA will running Helicopter portion 1991 AMA Nationals Nationals will held Lawrenceville Illinois again year Helicopters will flying 17 miles away Mt Carmel Airport did 1990 first time Helicopter com petition will flown main site other events except Soar ing Gear up Secured 78 Model Aviation 1 Though known highly regarded AMA members con nection assortment Headquarters duties Bob Underwood does appear photographs would imagine main title Technical Director would believe what huge assortment responsibilities inherent brief title dedication rare talents say hail Bob see Bob fielding members question years District 2 membership meet ing 1991 WRAM show weiisviue area maii Plane ocexy recent edition club newsletter WAS Ilappenin edited Milt Green reports example good PR characterized plan ning groups annual banquet featured guests lo cal mayor lady Milt cited success affair reported following encouraging response hizzonor few brief remarks Mayor complimented club ex cellent facilities have developed field noted pleasure constructive use found particular property behalf village WeIlsviIie Mayor thanked club pay ing taxes land add Nice going WASPS nere soory connecoeo wion mis nexo snot wnicn mignt just well relate brief rather late date goes involves Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VlcePresldent 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Eiiis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr Hew Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaiy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8970 Wow National Fun Fly Dayton Ohio now history two outstanding days enhanced weather friendly personalities participants event should held District III year Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson provided fabulous backdrop Anyone interested past current aviation found some thing interest multitude aircraft display research library fantasticscale documentation abounds Two AMA air show teams Buckeye Aerosquadron Spirit America Show Team performed very admirable fashion certainly have developed superb style public presenta tion oecial thank offered ladies gentlemen Spirit America Show Team Publicity key success modeling show Bill Baker AMA Headquarters staff generated post-editorial report Rally may interested some information Seven newspapers published information Rally cover age included Cincinnati Dayton Muncie Van Wert Fifteen ra dio stations aired public service announcements and/or interviews Four television stations produced video airing during event Magazines recognized National Rally included Boys Life Chevy Outdoors Coast Coast Delta Sky Highways Motorhome Magazine above can see aeromodel ing publicity very positive event Several District Ill AVPs helped produce Rally Included Dave Ellis West Virginia John Hathaway Pittsburgh Jay Mealy Clearfield Joe Vislay Toledo Jays wife Judy also helped AMA trailer Thanks again folks AMA club members long distance attended Rally following pictures provide highlight some attendance Modeling events provide excellent place us swap stories Sometimes stories createdtry AVP Jay Mealys son Chris attendance nifty little fun-fly model demonstrating ability engine stopped low inverted pass Instead rolling upright Chris made inverted landing damage being removal top glow plug As Chris prepared next flight discovered landing gear broken question can land upside down damage landing gear see Chris might ask him about some additional excitement produced September 1991 79 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Radio Control Aircrafters Buffaio New York Mike Kundrat STARS Brad- Marva Clingerman Prop ford PennsylvaniaFloppers Tim Treneff Licking Co Flyers Harry Burcham Black Swamp Flyers Ellis Mealy assist flight line Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Ron Gray wife Universal SIgnalsRIC Flyers Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Noith Carolina Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT V Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferriwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetleville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 RPV/UAV There have articles concerning remotely piloted ve hicles now commonly called unmanned aerospace vehicles number publications articles quite often very well done much enhance versatility aircraft have blatantly ignored very important facet very ex istence heritage contributions aeromodelers technology performance also small matter individuals also long-standing members Academy after-glow Gulf War should provide little credit mem bers AMA President Don Lowe has engaged RPV work years both employee United States Air Force directly volved research development Wright-Patterson AFB recent years consultant Don alone type work names read like roll call active AMA members num ber well known area competition setting world records District IV far being alone re gard Maynard Hill former AMA President best known among model ers world records has set still holds such things Radio Control speed distance altitude duration May nard has instrumental development number radiocontrolled vehicles military has own consulting design facility purpose Maynard has also invented demonstrated electrostatic autopilot vehicles several members have intimately involved what probably best known RPVs active service Pioneer manufactured AAI Cokeysville Maryland RPV became well known result Gulf War group Iraqi troops surrendered Pioneers next photo Bic Green standing new AAI product Bic has involved Pioneer very beginning Bics background Bic well known Radio Control Pattern flier District IV actively competes F3A Bic alone AAI Steve Stricker known flying Tournament Champi ons also flies AAI current president Radio Control Modelers Baltimore Ron Stahl also part team Incidently Ron will heading up team will put MARC Show next year Another important member involved Pioneer Mike Dean Mike active duty US Navy stationed Patuxent River Na val Air Test Center Mike flew Pioneer long time test program also completed tour board battleship Gulf area before recent crisis during first deployment air craft Mike president Patuxent Aeromodelers active member IMAA follows naturally because father Bob Dean District IV director IMAA Pioneer Giant model think Pioneer something should see aircraft Bic standing next photo taken AAI dis play MARC Show June 1 aircraft company develop ment called Guardian big radio controlled aircraft has 34 foot high aspect-ratio wing Guardian designed fly altitudes high 15000 feet have duration 15 hours powered 75 hp engine Among other things vehicle mostly invisible due its composite construction district can probably identify individuals involved level radio control activity should make point relate sport very important aspect countrys defense ces Much technology used vehicles developed miniature aircraft AMA members actively involved levels categories model flying talk pol iticians out about flying sites should inform extremely important contribution aviation District Happenings Two significant events held district during month June unfortunately both held same weekend fact several events held first week end month probably interfered some planning Anyway two events FAI Helicopter team selection MARC Show held within few miles other team selection held District Columbia RC Club field Germantown Maryland part park system de cided use Maryland site after some difficulty use Manassas National Battlefield site adverse problem process fact meet took place during un usual hot spell no radio problems encountered accord ing sources accident second event MARC Show Timonium Maryland considerably exhibitors year hope show will continue grow very likely move larger building fairgrounds will soon necessary Some ex hibitors chose go out field Saturday evening demon strate products press others able attend treated some outstanding demos would probably beneficial some means transport could set up take interested par ties out site lack adequate parking precludes general tendance feel sure anyone saw Florio competition fun fly air craft Sunfly flown Jim Martin Hobby Lobby impressed exhibitors would sure profit live ex posure Some exhibitors including Nick Ziroli first time John Kirk stepping down overall director show has worked since start Ron Stahl current club president will taking over operation Basically nothing changes except effort grow CASA Cross Country Soaring meet also held few miles away weekend other events within easy driving distance Timonium Richmond Area RC Club held Pattern contest over same period show grows enough perhaps some alternatives could take place some other schedules D 80 Model Aviation Renew @1 See Card Page 99 V Alabama Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneasee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 yarn St Gibsonville FL 33534 Gustavo Diaz E-12 Fraiias Gunynabo PR 00657 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Th Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 James M Doc Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Frequency Coordinator Bsrnis Fields P0 Bon 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen Phone 904 6642517 FL 32048 Contest season now live District V want AMA rule book write Ill send Theyre free no charge So far month Ive Memphis watch Memphis Area Soaring Society stuff Also Courtland Alabama witness Dick Halls Spring Fling Fort Payne catch DeKaIb RIC Flyers quar ter scale event Corinth Mississippi see Meridian Modelers Third Annual Fun-Fly Tampa Florida witness Marion County Model Aircraft Flyer Ben efit local hospital next 21/2 weeks have five flying fields possible enjoy trying keep prom ises made ran District V VP office want see what AMA VP looks like invite blowout First come first served South Ocala Florida near little town Belleview Marion County Model Association has nice flying field U Childrens Miracle Network Telethon Day before yesterday Sunday attended Flyers Rally Benefit critically ill chil dren Ray Brown charity coordina tor Robert Jones Contest Coordinator Everybody good time pay two dollars get field money went directly University Florida Shands Hospital bottom previous column Ray Brown Robert Jones master minded oversaw Marion County Model Aircraft Associations efforts con duct fliers rally benefit did nice job Greg Rita Wilmon Ocala Florida busy watching others fly cle verly took picture standing next George Nichols P-51 Pictured below Georges P-51 geared engine George built scratch claims flies perfectly cannot re member engine displacement George seen picture inset gear retracts flight has flaps help takeoffs landings bottom previous column Gene Sanchez Ed Ruark tuning up little plane John Lindas Brandon Model Flyers fun fly bash Plenty people background waiting turn F See two pretty girls Mary Ann Grey Sonnia Barber watching Brandon Model Flyers Tampa Fun Fly needed have picture taken order make report Fun Fly complete September 1991 81 picture above Karen Blair Karen built Ugly-Stick model herself waiting turn fly herself model very well constructed men better look out John Hudson Linda Cooley con ducted area fun fly Tampa Florida June 2 everybody neighborhood showed up share fun gaggle spectators contestants alike stare awe four full-size aircraft buzzing Marion County Florida Model Association entertaining everyone flights real-size WW II AT6s RC show team demonstrations drawings prizes like fees donations will go Shands Hospital University Florida benefit crit ically ill children Florida southern Georgia First its kind model airplane club president Robert Jones promises continue effort D Illinois Indtana Kentucky Miasoun VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District Vi Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate VIce PresIdents Ron Ballard 5 Boa 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buanell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency CoordInator Paul Holaten 616 W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7786 h election year district know have spoken about once year want remind impor tance event An election measurements have indicate like dislike what Please sure vote time comes Im ballot let know what kind job think have done voting against feel Ive let down please vote put back office Ive done well vote appreciated No vote tells us nothing As writing know other person consid ering running against election know working hard us right now may make good VP district Only winning would let us know sure Ive already talked him about encouraged him run time read Ill know sure going would rather give name time case decides back off Later maybe Since know district several districts election year would like say something about though have Council works well together part always room some new blood would no need have elections Weigh vote carefully sure look track rec ords districts VP other candidates may find its time change Whatever exercise right vote election Ap proximately 10% voted district last time Id like see near 100% lose Remember could care less about competition still need some support Council other things such insurance issues Vote Alas weather has taken its toll time first two weekends going great trips weather changed last minute end high hopes total waste son got out new trainer headed field some training managed get often enough get him well way joining neophyte RC pilot completed some take offs landings has learned few basic maneuvers such snap rolls As can see time lost big mistake made letting him fly own airplane Super Hots Now wants take own Hmmm Maybe better get out old Hots wrecked few years back Ill have something fly though know read about ground-breaking Mun cie probably last month trip did make earlier month big thrill know question spending much money such project bennies doing its well worth Besides know its good invest ment Can imagine place like Oshkosh model airplanes know no other nation such site can hold major events having look over county site generally has too compromises can hold major events special terest groups such IMAA museum will seen tour Indiana could go on know understand already Shoot talk about enough guess Im just proud can its district did get Mint Julep Scale meet down Rough River close home during rainy weekend took chance tired staying home Anyway saw reduced turnout event weather sure stopped lot people Thats too bad cause lot flying going great thing Fun Scale turnout believe filled very well other Scale events fact events think no time regular Scale events memory serves right think least 20 flying event Again great day bull sessions never got too hot whole day meant could work around chatting Cal Etlel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Florisant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 time though took some time watch flights really liked P-38 days i may build really like power up front impressive Hey did find July column screwed up Did really think Id lost mind sent it just fine During paste up paragraphs got shuffled around Move part about Rich mond Indiana club after first two pictures Maybe will bean ar ticle can make better sense wish hadnt happened wasnt first time Ive seen happen also see sometimes making grammar changes believe could challenged As long dont change too much ruin what Im trying say can stand some changes change char acter statement Im trying make get bent out shape Enough travels got some pictures district its time show first comes group Po plar Bluff Missouri call themselves Freelancers RC Club event hold year builders contest As can see photo fellahs serious group builders hav ing trouble picking got may want sneak back Cheetah Before go Ive got tell Ive finally gotten Missouri again gods gave us break weather long enough two delightful events happen Ill telling about next month Ive promising long time tell finally made Enough now . 82 Model Aviation Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kanaas City MO 84114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 next photos trom Latayette Cloud jockeys ot Latayette indiana As usual successful event guys As can see yourself show filled ceiling beautiful air planes dont mind Ill just fill up rest column photos Iowa MichigM / Minnesota Wiscoflain V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice PresIdent Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 41098 Asaociate Vice PresIdents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzger 2525 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Weal 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L Steve Dudzinski East 9278 FlorIda Livonia Ml 48150 come Nationals again few weeks left pre pare models Rumor has may Northwest Coast next year will Muncies turn show what AMA can modelers Don Lowe gave Executive Council member tag says Dont yell Im volunteer has long trying period pushing forward idea national model sport flying site seems complaints too few people will see site Well image will generate will everyones benefit Look what EAA has done full-size sport aviation Gone Flying. Forever very sad news phoned Panch Morris great little guy Johnny Clemens left us first became member EC great help orientation welcome confidante great fun dig through old very old modeling mags see photos having fun aeromodeling very prominent personage Nationals idea Na tional Fun Flys came active thoughts will miss phone calls thoughts Muncie direction AMA should follow having known him will always warm remembrance last column related demise State Meet Well CL cat egory contest will run Rouge Park September Keep watching contact Marc Warwashana want extra information OK photographers out need pics western end districtand make members models col umn can see read what others doing give some recognition am running short such material have dig through what have taken help library new format column may present problem estimating number charac ters needed its worth try too much sameness leads deter ioration nitro situation going very interesting Maybe should resurrect formula used UKsome gas amyl acetate thinkbut its still no substitute Its like trying copy balsawood Went up visit Frankenmuth Model Flyers Club famous town eye-opener never visited before guys treated extremely well tour traditional meal have great field close middle town part community Look up tour area Sounds like floatplanes needed year fields under water heavy cleanup sessions required return fields flying condition again read some members complaining placement pond Muncie well least float-planers will taken care possibly well return ROW Free Flighters District Roundup MARCS thinking just thinking renewing its fab ulous Sailplane Symposium 1992 Twin Cities has unique infor mation line program membership use sounds extremely teresting Lets have details please e St Croix Valley has two new safety officers Gary Utley Mike Sewell Does club have Bong Eagles mention Kenny Lane has book pho tos newspaper clippings history model aviation Mil waukee RUF Stuf has new editor staff Congrats David Flick RAMS has logo-watches its members has formed sup port group called what else EWES million attaboys Ra cine RCC because sponsor no less two junior baseball teams VAM going help EM seaplane base during EM week Finally Grassfield Modelers can divided three groups make things happen watch things happen wonder what happened E Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Take Pride America partnership between government private sector helps provide real solutions environ mental problems further stewardship ethic America Farragut Flyers honored National Semifinalists Take Pride America Awards Ceremony last year efforts improve Farragut State Park Idaho TPIA program great ve hicle AMA clubs gain positive publicity recognition helping ensure environmental future nation formation packet about program call write AMAs Marketing Department next month September 1991 83 Leroy SalIence 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 60701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 en JUCKSO tne LOS ignais flu Morners Day session Leroy Setterlee photo Steve enqwst ana Mel Shapper Grasaflelds Feed Fly Boyd Bowdlsh photo uoraon van uaiens pnoto 0 tIle Kalamazoo Tflunderbirds display county DARE exhibit PRCont pg 75 Mareas Lolislana New Odehoisa Tees V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII VIce-PresIdent 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Asacolate Vice Preeldefita Chuck Andraka 606 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816 AVPffrequeflcy CooiUtar GM Horsirnan PO Box 490 Spring Branch TX 78070 AMA Dieplay Coordinator Karen HopkIns 5515 Brldgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroillon TX 76006 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Slant laid 26 Oakrldge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Slevena 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1136 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Houston Texas District 8 Fly-In Fly-In featured aspects mod eling just about type model Ron Nelson Alief Air Fame Houston Texas displaying Art Chester Jeep Model isa Haffke desIgn K&B 40 disappointed turnout District 8 meeting num ber issues discussed major issue lawsuit against AMA pertaining Control Line Speed accident California District 8 Fly-In will held Oklahoma 1992 So start making plans attendC 84 Model Aviation L Jeff Lehmam Houston Texas HARKS club immaculate 30% Ultimate weighIng 195 lb Engine 42 Sache Gene Hempei presenting 55 Weber superlol rvlce Award .. trlct 8 Fly-In gentleman works very hard promotIng model aviation having fun crave Inalvlauals enaursa sun aireco traffic park cars left right Brad Lawson Bob Lawson Charles Copeiand Maff Hanson eame OT tL moaeisru uisonct 8 Fly-In left ngru nocrom row Ron Heiser Dale Hungerford Dimmitt Perldna Dieter Martin Back row left right Carl Clark Frank Williams Jack Fox Jorge 5neiaer quarKer-scais upr LnlpmunL model has strobe landing lIght talking pilaf. few members Bay Port Aero Club Deer Park Texas left right Randy Martin Doug Greer David Tanner Tim Harris Walter Ward Colorado Kansas Nab asic North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis DItulct IX VIce-PresIdent 8027W 81st Cirde Avada Co 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672750 Asacolats Vies Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th SI Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/n Radio Service Center 918 5 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3286 L Associate vice president Tom Boyd Nebraska writes Thanks look Nebraska again Frontier Flyers Fremont Nebraska have rechartered growing membership dedicated fun fliers typical problems dues insurance confusion still have fine following Lincoln Sky Knights ran out room mall show rain delayed Scale contest first ever Novice Pat tern contest Great way rebuild interest Pattern annual Fun Fly Barbecue drew big crowd relaxed pilots Desert Storm Trooper returned ready retire hear RCers should join Nebraska Free Flighters Hand Launch Profile Jet Glider contest thats mouthfulsounds like fun though much needed pitch chase exercise NFFs making inroads University Nebraska orga nizing supporting University Model Airplane Club newCook pavilion dream Indoor site NFF working great PR promote local newspaper carried quarter-page article NFF Tom Winter got nice promotional educational interview radio TV models construction materials instructional demonstration Congratulations fellows want introduce welcome Loup Valley Flyers Ne braska group chartered clubs District IX primary undertaking Robert McClure will somewhat unique group have three flying sites two counties four cities un der club Eight 12 crowd gathered miles Long City-North Loup area What excellent fellowship will Good luck Im sure well hearing Allan Worrest through Toms report introduces Lincoln Area Soaring Society LASS 1981 RC Sailplane enthusiasts Lincoln saw necessity having club provides unique needs year organized LASS chartered #1853 AMA first objectives acquire use flying site suited Soaring accomplished about six months after club organized large numbers LASS energetic club sup ported 82 later Nationals held Lincoln supplying lo cal manpower flying site Soaring event active community youth services area contests night flys fun flys have good newsletter As two RC Sailplane clubs state LASS strictly si lent modelsSailplanes Electrics Though located Lincoln welcome members throughout region AVP Tom Boyd also reports well save another month continues stated wanted organize District IX meeting Nebraska Hastings Skylarks jumped wanted sponsor Hastings sure Omaha fliers would slow down bit join us north south west could find us too year Commitments prior obligations have pre vented organizing help program time secure commitments time Headquarters personnel has spoken will try again fall 1992 Keep flying high Tom Whoa Travis has gotta jump Well what revoltin de velopment District IX waited out year 1990 put off promotion Rusa Mifler 980 N 3rd Carringlon ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 87401 Jim Rlcketta 516 5 CloudaB Sioux Falls SD 57103 district meeting could done specifically Nebraska fall District meeting whole lot easier put together Na tionals weve number Nationals Nebraska Theres lot can-do area Im having hard time delaying dis trict meeting another year asking another state pick up go such short notice think 1992 meeting spoken time well see wants come rescue fall members can en joy grow resources expertise typically brought together district meetings Also dont want miss out AMA budget money year passed last year having meeting District meeting budget money does carry over year next used way should changed opinion $2500 allotted yearly enough district meet ing anywhere especially district travel distances AVPs long Have ever tried travel north south area can go coast coast about what costs go Denver Colorado Bismarck North Dakota VP budget typically tapped lot out-of-pocket expenses absorbed personally number folks meeting Also local clubs typically make some substantial donations Id like able skip year once let meeting kitty build up adequate amount good good facili ties etc cost volunteer officers personal money par ticipate District IX has pioneer full-blown district meetings format process has used other districts much success has struggle over years get Executive Council buy idea money should set aside used good membership smaller meetings Nationals Rallys lot local fliers unable participate Feedback has consistently demonstrated value district meeting about pass up success stories district past 10 years Well have good meeting fall Just pa tient look plans announcements little later year Well beginning sound like soapbox item Ill prob ably get some hot mail calls Thats okay job up grabs three years Tom Boyd would probably like some relief get retirement lets get some help goin out E September 1991 85 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 88207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82804 PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HQ703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviationsubscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertising Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission information full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Mzotia CalIfornIa HawaiI Nevada / Utah X DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DIstfSct X VIcePresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 961-6637 ~16 addreea EMAIL 7824747 Aseoclate Vice Prealdenta Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aba HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrio 8252 E Tumey Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7929 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Kai P Jensen 535 B Moans Lana Reno NV 99502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John Krohn 11227 Hadley St Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 95136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85745 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Beverly Wisniewaki 3316 South Kiowa Blvd Lk Havssu City AZ a6403 Frequency Coordinators George SteIner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95926 Phone 9163621982 L Cloy Marez 2626W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 hundred thousand enthusiastic spectators looked Cap itol City Barnstormers took sky time What thrill airshow center mile-long runway fans stacked ten deep behind safety rope McClelland Air Force Open House Ap preciation Day returning Desert Storm Troopers main man Rush Limbaugh flesh delivered keynote address usually shadow military teams Thunderbirds Blue Angels No majors time think AMA would pump-up proud over resulting show 30 short minutes over 20 objects flew came went up Ill save de tails show team antics another time Twenty minutes after show ended packed up motor home off Lost Hills Free Flight championships about five hours trip just short Colinga California 1-5 got best inside dual left-hand side Air Force Two tread steel-belted separated carcass broke off end tire holding other became steel-belted whip ravaging underside motor home time coasted stop 70-plus mph brake lines torn out propane lines ripped off emergency cable wound itself around axle much much result $700 tow bill six-hour ride back Sacramento cab truck took turns bouncing heads off ceiling knees off dash What really makes mad is1the fact again missed something Ive trying catch last two yearsa good Free Flight contest Hang Free Flighters Ill make yet Pictured below District Ten party wagon being winched trailer long ride home Wow feels just like last week turn report happenings assigned area must magazine lag time some thing nature Anyway theres lots report goes January 1 came some real good cold weather brave enough attend local New Years Day fun fly Lo gan Utah field Bridgerland RC Clubs outing have say very well attended Other clubs Utah area having fun snow including Ute RC Club club loaded bunch real go-getters make hobby something should proud club field located state land called Jordan River Park city Salt Lake has provided matching funds improve parcel land much better flying site Thanks go out Geoff Styles back AMA Headquarters jumping horn straighten out little mix-up Army Corps En gineers over old issue wetland So now Utes living proof AMA does work us very helpful way east ern clubs would envious field its paved runway park ing lot comforts home president club year Ron Christensen picture taken Walt Staff way warm 200 field gathering opportunity get St George Fun Fly again though VW bus lost its heart American Fork still made rest 300 miles pulled VW Rabbit pickup says modelers arent ingenious types people Thanks goes Leon Orton says truck hasnt run right since trip weather St George didnt cooperate again year came good time renewing old friendships seeing new proj ects fly Larry Wolfe Jet Hanger Hobbies some aircraft doing some impressive flying Maue Chie wowed crowd engine-out auto-gyro 500 feet tumbling end-over-end way down After landing feet admitted tumble wasnt planned crowd seemed completely under control Brigham City Fliers held its annual RC Auction April 20 al full house hobbyists static display brought overwhelm ing number quarter-scale aircraft year craftsmanship excellent Although time limit due previously scheduled basketball game auction completed time due great co ordinating club members Great job guys looks like month August going full month tra veling have calendar trips Winnemucca Reno Billings So clubs northern Nevada wondering what AVP looks like prepared worst will coming through plan visit fly fields last thing dont want anyone forget Utah State Pattern Championships going held Bridgerland RC Club field August 3-4 contest usually brings some really talented pilots fair warning get out practice Novice through FAI will go six rounds two days keeping best four flight scores always computer scorekeeping contestant judging will used Thats guy back Reggl Thanks Marc As usual bangup report slamdunk AVP Flash AVP John Krohn will contestant Unlimited Champion ship weekend October 5-6 Madera California picture follows John displays Sea Fury 488 San Gabriel Valley RC League club meeting Summers Gotta Fly Leading Edge Reginald R Keyawa 86 Model Aviation guys ringing New Year big way Jamboree being wInched up 300-mile trek back Sacramento now promised little late Herrres Marc DistrIct Ten AVP John Krohn displaying entry Unlimited Cham pIonship Good luck John Win Gipper obviously going too late just heard Homer Davenport Days August 4 neat relaxed fly-in arent pressures just nice place fly event run some very nice people site school field isnt asphalt flying area very nicely laid out youre flying rest family can take events town Plucked following about young AJ Seaholm Horse feathers Billings Flying Mustangs newsletter Seems like Mike Sperry wife took AJ along Vegas April Formula race AJ picked up plane Lyle Larson chose engine Henry Bartle go-power managed tenth out 30plus pilots included zeroed heat Way go AJ Wouldnt say Lyle Henry Mike Mrs Sperry really super folk Also Mustangs will host 91 Montana State Pattern Champi onships August 31/September 1 Should superior meet time read Executive Council may have voted hold 92 Na tionals Corvallis Oregon Chip Smith Na tionals coordinator came out HQ couple weeks ago early June looked over Corvallis Airport site Na tionals feels comfortable site couple other people look over also comfortable layout will required convince Coun cil have heard some local Free Flighters interested get ting involved Nationals Oregon may decide go ahead plans combined Nationals site know some good news just got note Mike Hazel Mike said going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low former format contest calen dar reports event articles photos clas sifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 will nice see FL back print weve missing Barry Kurath wrote what follows did make couple small editing changes fit text editor otherwise its pure Barry named Celebration Silent Flight first venture Electric events resounding success May 4 EMAC Evergreen Model Airplane Club PASS Portland Area Sailplane Society spon sored combined Electric/Soaring fun-fly old EMAC field east Vancouver weather beautiful turnout large flying great Blazers won What could ask Thirty three fliers attended Seattle Spokane Grants Pass Portland/Vancouver area crowd spectators also im pressive size enthusiasm flights greeted applause through out day Some 70-plus aircraft stood out mind included Bob Benjamins 60 Cobalt-powered Waco bipe original design Tiger Kitten Doug Boyds Sinus Sail plane powered 05 FAI-wind Cobalt Ben Almojuelas Showmaster electrified version Ken Willard design Showmonster 200% 60-powered version Jerry Holcombs Super Chip Sailplane Concept EP Helicopter powered Trin ity off-road car motor seven 1200 mAh SCR cells Rob Woods fleet aerobatic planes Rob entered tiny 02-powered aer obatic plane six-cell duration event making flight excess 11 minutes Scale airplanes attendance included Porterfield Mike Bambergs Klemm unfortunately folded wing de stroyed Taylorcraft flew exceptional realism except no exhaust noise fact quiet field CD Jerry Holcomb able listen soft classical music day ex cept watching big game portable TV Glider contingent also strong Tom Brightbills new Dodgson Saber drawing lot attention Doug Boyd new variable-diameter drum winch receiving favorable response tried possible ex ception Dave Johnson blew half stab off Windsong top first launch power fliers never seen winch operation greatly impressed Another sight unfamiliar majority power-types gaggle Hand Launch Gliders thermaling up near ground saw Craig Robinson Mike Bamberg Robin Robinson have long flights little Gliders closest came serious competition sixcell duration event two Old Tim ers aerobatic plane four Gliders entered Gliders beating Old sters through superior penetration big lift good distance away Gliders Robin Robinson Jerry Hol comb made two contes tants left air fly down below 10 feet altitude con tinue chase lift First Jerry climb ing Robin switched back forth until Jerry too low no motor battery left Robin still about 100 feet good 30 seconds power remaining Jerry landed Statistics gathered first 50 planes entered ran out forms follows power/number entries 05/27 15/four 02/four 60/two balance powered planes contained 40 25 035 Hi-Line 30 motors about four Hand Launch Gliders four Gliders powered Ford long-shaft motor deep-cycle marine battery other words winch Altogether finest days Ive ever spent enjoy ment radio controlled flying Jerry keeps insisting should again next year would argue him Danny Brewer took following pic tures Jerry Holcomb supplied number Bob Benjamin discuses merits Firekitten Doug Huffman Along about noon asked group would bring airplanes out group picture Note incredible diversity aircraft types flown during very first effort very nice event hope decide again next year Coming up August will along bunch noted annual Big Bird Bash OMAS Hogs Hollar BBQ Pfeiffer Field Barons Float Fly Cocollala ISS Scale Contest Ontario EAC Pattern Contest Creswell TCM Pattern Fin ley Soaring about weekend some Northwest Fl Champs Ar lington Get copy Northwest sched ule Bill Smith contest coordinator sending him self-addressed stamped enve lope asking Theres lots done contests see September 1991 87 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oragoir / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 g 503 234-4439 ompuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672422 Asaoclate VIca Prealdents Darrell AndarsonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ava NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 vancouver WA 9a6a4 Tom CashmanTom McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al culverDave Mullens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83676 Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 6 #69 Puysllup WA 98373 Aulatant Frequency CoordInator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 entto /Imojuela eniargea isen vviitiards Showmaster build Cobalt 60powered Showmonster industrial-size battery will give some kind feel size plane 60 does very well Contest Virector Jerry 1-lolcomo folds flis modified Graupner Chip Box 176 Good Old Nonny young friend Nonny hasnt favored us pomefor quite some time have new now fact first since bygone Star Skipper days thought bit maturer style remains Stygian like Model Airplane Nonny Moose kit kit. Until built model airplane model model Until flown wondrous flying machine thing beauty Stop Prop Wobble Dr Lester W Garber builds accuracy has designed pitch gauge instrument set propeller pitch precision gauge can help us construct high performance rubber props Peanut Scale Bostonian No-Cal Limited Penny full Pennyplane Easy Bs Flying Machines Eeyores Flying Machines wonderful picture book good text think should buy right now kids yourselo have waiting get little older like browse bookstoresall kinds especially bookstores children favorites Eeyores right near 1212 Broadway Manhattan Joel Fram owns two Eeyores book stores other being east side Manhattan Joel employees have really turned shops oases both parents children like remind old-time model airplane hobby shopsjust great places hang out features Broadway Eeyores window paint ings nice chat artist Brian Selznick graduate Rhode Island School Design put finishing touches murals shops two windows realize has paint everything backwards inside strollers can see correctly outside Brian regular employee available artist such window-paintings anywhere town As salesperson Brian guided great book introducing flying aviation youngsters FlyingMachines describes self fascinating discovery flying machinesfrom hot air bal loon supersonic jet book Number 22 24 Eyewit ness Books series Borzai Book published 1990 Alfred Knoff Inc New York Cost $1395 has great text Andrew Nahum terrific drawings art editor Mark Richards story goes way back 1804 Sir George Cayleys glider model Theres also 1845 20-ft steam powered model William Henson John Stringfellow lots lots moreBleriots 1917 Bristol Fighters engines propellers drawn beautiful detail color really fell love book recommend Buy can anywhere near New York City come Eeyores will happy kids will happy Ask Brian Show Support NFFS National Free Flight Socie y has always supported youngsters well high tech approach design Small field flying im portant international FAI classes Youth support activity has ranged NFFS Design Competition produced AMA Maxi Junior successor Delta Dart way Junior World Free Flight Championships Fred Wilson writes very helpful formation beginners 10 issues year publication NFFS Free Flight Digest already member strongly urge join Now biggest bargain As adult member can have children become NFFS members 50 cents Yes correct An adult membership subscription costs $15 annually less two-year basis Fourteen dollars 50 cents covers subscription other 50 cents membership already receiving Digest means youngsters 50 cents year can read come members too Realize youngsters like belong organ izations favor course recommend join up two-year hitch savings both NFFS Remember NFFS represents Free Flighters before AMA Ex ecutive Council membership counts Use th coupon below Mail NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 Make checks payable Natorial Free Flight Society Subscdption rates include annual fee $60 membership tIre National Free Flight Society balance fee category Subscription FREE FLIGHT NFFS Digest Subocriptions available membership MEMERSHIP FEES AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES Ii 2 yrl Age 19 & over and1 yr $i&00 $50 membership fee plus $1460 subscription countnee2 yr $2700 $100 membership fee plus $2600 subscription residents foreign T 1 yr $760 $50 membership fee plus $700 subscription AgelB&underI j 2yr $1350 $100 memberohip fee plus $1250 subscription Subacript ions available membership Ages areas July 1 curreot year Please circle applicable fees New member Renewal Address change W Current expiration date MoYr NameAMA# Address city StoleZip 88 Model Aviation 5 A Les has also written 20-page booklet entitled Designing Build ing Indoor Props should real useful pitch gauge costs $1295 booklet $395 Add $250 handling shipping Send check Les Garber G & L Aero 2324 East Fifth Street Duluth MN 55812 case want talk things over telephone number 218/728-6841
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
K zLLI AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 2 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Detalis may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AMA Introduces Dues IIncentive First Time Members cademy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced excit ing dues incentive program encourage new members join association Now effect offers first time members prorated re newal rate based join AMA Only new Open Full Mem bers eligible does apply renewal current past members program designed first time members pay Open Full Member rate $40 joining AMA renewal notice next year member charged prorated amount based join date example new member joining First Quarter January 1March 31 will renew current Open Full rate next membership year joining Second Quarter April 1June 31 will receive 25% discount joining Third Quarter July 1September30 will receive 50% discount joining Fourth Quarter September 30December 31 will receive membership remainder year plus next year AMA Executive Council adopted program during April meeting AMA Headquarters program recommended special Ad Hoc Dues Committee comprised AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankowski Director Operations Robert Vojslavek information about program contact AMA 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 AMA Unveils IntroductorY] Program Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced Intro ductory Pilot Program allows chartered clubs instruct nonAMA member modelers providing liability insurance coverage non-member club Under innovative program non-member modelers can receive aeromodeling instruction club designated Intro Pilot pe riod 30 days starting first flying session training must take place chartered club field under direct one-on-one su pervision instructor program covers training activities Non-member trainees allowed fly organized event sanctioned otherwise Available AMA chartered clubs program allows designa tion maximum three Intro Pilots per club Intro Pilots must Open members submit Introductory Pilot Designation Form signed club officer AMA Headquarters $40 fee fee addition current membership dues Intro Pilots may train club must pay fee club Neither club nor Intro Pilot can charge non-member training fees Any modeler has never AMA member eligible participate program During 30 day instruction period non-member protected under AMAs liability insurance coverage No other membership benefits apply Participation program one-time basis An extension cannot granted reason Prior end 30 day period non-member can join AMA continue liability insurance coverage enjoy other membership benefits obtain detailed information packet about AMA Introduc tory Pilot Program contact AMA Special Services Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 ext 274 t MA Announces New Dues Schedule 1992 Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has announced plans institute revised dues schedule 1992 membership year Effec tive January 1 1992 several membership categories will dropped others will see adjustments dues rate significant revision elimination Open Lim ited Member category members receive Model Av iation magazine Ail open members will join renew next year Open Full Members current $40 rate receive magazine Please note will no increase Open Full Member dues 1992 youth members age 19 under dues will $14 clude magazine $2 decrease current rate $16 Youth No Publication Membership option has dropped Increases planned Second Adult Senior Citizen rates rate second adult members residing same ad dress open member will $22 members will re ceive magazine subscription Members age 65 above will join $30 enjoy same benefits open member including magazine subscription Other changes include increases Life Membership fee $1500 Affiliate Membership $20 elimination Booster Membership revised dues schedule approved AMA Executive Council during April meeting AMA Headquarters revisions proposed Ad Hoc Dues Committee composed AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankow ski Director Operations Bob Vojslavek D 1992 AMA Dues Schedule Effective january 1 1992 Open Fuli Continued page 75 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Can Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styiss me Manager Reggie wanerson Director intamai Communication/Education Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Floss B McMuiien Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum Curator Hurst Bowers General Counsel Bob Jackson September 1991 71 AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council tacluivatent Board Directors basicaliy composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What ssy space however matter personat viewpoint sole responaibitity author views may may repressnt officiai position AMA Executive Council II SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr last Sound Model Aeronautics handbook has mailed charter clubs Copies will also available cost $10 including postage individual handbook something will solve questions problems will provide guide making progress quiet operation monthly article Model Aviation articles other pub lications will further assist contents handbook will go far using additional data Use other published bits up date extension handbook Academy should publish other technical papers order sat isfy mandate bylaws now ground has broken manual comments regard would useful Tell us what would like see print Products One primary difficulties task helping mem bers operate quietly apparent reluctance part engine manufacturers/distributors provide good muffler engine market K&B outstanding example com pany does its Sportster series engines should have purchase aftermarket muffler especially already paying muffler engine Another engine market will include effective muffler also set vibration isolators well engine MOKI made Hungary marketed Davis Diesel Devel opment muffler Soundmaster sold Davis Isomounts Check Davis specifications etcetera range engines 51 cu Control Line engine 36 Twin Mufflers automatically provided CL Marine twin engine photo shows MOKI 61 RC Pitts-style Soundmaster muffler Helos jets occasion take look some 1A-octave band readings few Helicopters ducted fan aircraft thing Helicopters seem share propeller-driven aircraft har monics fuselage fully encloses entire drive mechanism Helicopter uses good muffler shows very low decibel levels higher harmonics exhaust blade passage frequen cies total sound level also appears lower case ducted fan shows much same thing taking readings recent Fan Fly Fentress NALF impressed amount sound-level reduction area couple years ago common read 114-118 dBA time around saw 98 dBA less standard sound level meter aircraft flown Bob Vi olett fans turning 23-24000 rpm Bob will tell comes much development fan pipe ducting geometry total engineering really shows what possi ble Compare type reading aircraft powered CMB engine so-called nitro pipe Byron fan unit turning about 19000 rpm produced reading 115 dBA octave band analyzer dB levels up 100 fre quencies up maximum range 20000 Hz j state higher frequencies might travel far lower frequencies fact remains fly rela tively close proximity others rather moot point Quieter operation possible Bob Violett proves case next photo shows stable aircraft flown Bob daughter Patty Mid-Atlantic Fan Fly Bob advocate op erating ducted fans manner will permit use existing sites should vein Bob wrote piece titled Reduced Power April 1991 issue Inlet quarterly published Bob Violett Models Inc article has some excellent advice modelers re printed Bobs approval Portions might properly considered some type advertising however advice benefi cial model fliers relatively few modelers see publication new concept timely model fan jet engines years now commercial airline industry has us ing reduced power take-off weight runway conditions would permit goal Save fuel save unnecessary wear-andtear engines real aircraft engines de-rated ultimate power-producing capability Engine life safety operation full scale counterparts can operate concern engine life expectancy shouldnt BVM Inc have exper imenting techniques fuel systems result greatly ex tended engine life reliability advent efficient power systems airframes necessary operate engine full tilt entire flight Ineffi cient systems antiquated design required engine scream its guts out just keep model airborne history flying BVM jets no ducted fan engine produced manufacturer can put out its maximum power forever production run manufacturer engine can make small changes design materials improve power longevity product will long time before can buy 500 flight engine Per haps no dollar limit could have soon get best performance longevity out state-of-the-art engines must Use good fuel ie blended especially fan engines least 20% oil content run engine too lean Cease running engine anything goes wrong such pressure leak blown glow plug pipe seal etc Fix problem Operate engine reduced power except take-off se lected high speed fly-bys selected vertical climbs aerobatic ma neuvers Reduce power turnarounds during cruising flight much good advice Two very significant points last two recommendations follow bits ad vice would greatly reduce sound levels over full extent footprint covered aircraft Keep higher power oper ation close over site proper combined greater effort quiet efficient power operation will surely help flying site retention Everything would much improved could op erate types aircraft sites E 72 Model Aviation Moki engine 61 RC Bob Violetts stable PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing 1991 National Rally 1991 National Aeromodeling Rally held Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio tremendous success AMA modelers general public great cooperation weathermanlow 80s sunny modelers combined fly nearly 150 hours during two-day event Buckeye Aero Squadron Spirit America Show Teams put dazzling performances thrilled both modelers public alike Static model display souvenir sales concessions added carnival-like atmosphere An estimated crowd 8000 spectators attended event Articles Dayton Daily News public service announcements local ra dio stations television coverage Saturdays evening news helped draw public also publicity Cincinnati En quirer Coast Coast magazine Delta Airlines Sky magazine United States Air Force Museum unique attraction encouraged modelers attend modelers took time out flying tour enjoy exhibits largest aviation mu seums world spectators asked questions took home literature about AMA sport Hopefully some will become involved hobby result attending Rally least will gain knowl edge sport appreciation enjoy Taking place Dayton birthplace Wright brothers site countrys largest air bases home extraordinary aviation museum National Rally nostalgic aviation theme captivated modelers public luck next years Na tional Rally will just successful Make plans now mall shows Although summer fall prom ise months model flying fun too soon plan mall show Mall shows excellent club activity winter months create team atmosphere club promoting aero modeling public Public knowledge support impor tant factor finding keeping flying sites mall show may also encourage non-modelers get involved sport An influx new members can sometimes give club much-needed jumpstart providing volunteers officer candi dates manpower Most malls receptive modeling displays mall market ing offices report model aviation shows bring foot traffic other special event AMAs Marketing Department has literature giving helpful hints organize run successful mall show also provide pro motional handouts no cost clubs holding show en sure literature arrives time recommend requesting least month advance After mall show completed AMA will send mall show pin club members participated request form pins included package promotional literature Mall shows win-win situation everyone Clubs receive pub licity recognition themselves sport public troduced exciting hobby mall gets customers have choose mall set date contact AMA assistance information joint effort various clubs Alamogordo New Mexico gan experience flying site problems didnt search individu ally new sites formed coalition approached city government united organization Comprised Alamogordo Model Aviators Silent Flyers Model Gliders Spaceport Model Rocket Club Model Racecar Club coalition requested city allocate 10 acres park land modeling purposes site would used 250 mod elers communities including Alamogordo Las Cruces White Sands Missile Range Holloman Air Force Base coalition also proposed city financially assist con structing area modeling site capable hosting regional national contests argued such contests would create income city provided financial impact statements back claim estimated site could host six 12 contests per year including Flight Fest sites premier event After reviewing proposal city agreed lease land coalition help develop site list made citys coalitions responsibilities City Alamogordo installed road parking area cleared graded RC aircraft rocket area constructed RC model car RC Glider areas paved circles Control Line Helicop ter flying supplied electrical water service model car aircraft areas provided support acquiring benches signs road marker bleachers ntinpd on75 September 199173 sign marks entrance Hobby Park joint venture tween City Alamogordo New Mexico coalition area modeling clubs some creative thinking hard work mod elers Alamogordo now enjoy first-class flying site support city government Members Catalina R/C Modelers Cholla Choppers CIL Club joined forces mall show Foothills Mall Tucson Ar izona clubs reported high degree audience interest Mall shows great way clubs gain recognition support Jim Hoffman Phoenix Arizona shown above Windswept 4 Jim won $25 prize Demonstrating Outstanding Modeling Skills Craftsmanship model during Southwest CL Contest cash prize donated Yellow Cab Company teresting because associated modeling PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am Santa Maria California working RPV project Vandenberg AFB Unfortunately miss AMA Rally Dayton Ohio Indoor Nationals Johnson City Tennes see Free Flight Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Hopefully will make July Nationals Lawrenceville has busy year consulting projects remote-controlled un manned aerial vehicles UAVsthe new term RPVs Modelers can take pride contributions made modeling technology such projects success RPVs Gulf War great source personal professional satisfaction Vandenberg AFB actually using on-base model club flying facility clubs name Wingsnappers conduct flight operations very thankful club very gen erous cooperation support getting job done have also opportunity visit Tn-Valley R/C Clubs facility Santa Maria San Luis Obispo Sb Flyers Fly-In held Qesta Col lege has great meet California fliers note same degree enthusiasm Ive found everywhere go Giant Scale Fly-In San Luis Obispo well attended some really neat planes evidence visited Tom Easterday others discuss Reno-style Pylon Race will hold Madera California October event will first its kind large birdscopies Reno racers time have over 60 entries including fliers other countries Id like make show Im enjoying beautiful cool weather coast California far different enjoyable hot humid Florida weather time year witnessed unique twist Quickie 500 Pylon race Tn-Valley RIC Club club event fliers judged fast flying also building skills fabricating craft winners score combination building flying scores UAVs RPVs thought might interested what flying Vandenberg AFB 125 lb airplane fabricated Army Aero Composites Dave Scullys operation Medway Ohio conventional high-wing built-up structure mostly hardwood plywood employing two-wheel conventio nallanding gear powered A&M SACS 116 cuin 20 hp two-cylinder engine use Menz 28 x 12 prop flies about 100 mph max speed Stall speed just about 45 mph wingload ing about 7 lb/ft squared definitely model airplane employ BTA autopilot its controlled JR 347 PCM using big servos payload experimental laser sensor developed Schwartz Electro-Optics Orlando Florida have video transmitter downlinks gather sensor performance data also use Digicon Telemeter system Tachometer Model TT-01 mea sure flight velocity airspeed readout real help setting up landing Touchdown always 45 mph must hit approach end runway very precisely run off other end hundred twenty five pounds brakes doesnt stop very fast have added phenolic rub blocks wheels shorten landing roll flight control sluggish compared mo del Landings must set up precisely since ship just doesnt ma neuver rapidly modelone must plan ahead Great Passes just received word Johnny Clemens has left us real tragedy modeling since Johnny its ardent supporters have known Johnny years have always admired enthusiasm zest life Johnnys major contribution modeling long service Academy served terms both President vice presidentlonger other President AMA Johnny strong supporter acquisition own Headquarters facility dream helped make happen always Nationals always available needed working heart out AMA too bad modelers like Johnny Clemens Johnnys wit jokes legendary Hes kind Hall Famer will never another quite like him Wherever Johnny love thank sincerely accom pushed making aeromodeling exquisitely enjoyable fun hobby AMA extend condolences family friends world around will always remember him fondness D 74 Model Aviation Some members Santa Maria California Tn-Valley Club left right Chuck Barnes Chet Persons Patrick Mariett Gene dridge Don Brown Bill Tucker Dr Art Major president An enthu siastic group Tn-Valley Pylon Flyers Facility owned city club devel oped Vahon Yeterian founder Vandenberg AFB Wlngbusters RC Club Goldberg Ultimate witnessed first flight loves Vatton great help us flight test program Vandenbarns View Big Bird Fly-in San Luis Abispo California slightly somber mood around being written have just learned Johnnie Clemens passed away Dallas June 13 cant say wasnt somewhat expected still comes shock happens Johnnie served AMA ways lifetime would impossible count much less list addition serving eight years AMAs pres ident Johnnie served unbelievable 22 years AMA Executive Council considered himself peacemaker group Now dont know much peace Johnnie created can say Johnnie responsible lot pride organization Johnnie presented little bit dichotomy worked him AMA would forever preach needed add dignity AMA pick up microphone tell longest jokes known man Its funny now think back times groaned mere prospect Johnnie picking up mic rophone yet its going difficult think never hearing voice again Johnnie visionary AMA first envision AMA owning its own HQ made architectural model HQ building Reston big part laying out Somehow cant help thinking would have done same Mun cie project better health Johnnie uncanny ability however memory birthdays anniversaries swear Johnnie remembered birthdays nearly everyone knew wives kids dont know times Johnnie would remind anniversary kids birthdays Its also funny remember Johnnies stories him talking God usually about model airplanes Well Johnnie talk ing God now eavesdrop conversation Im sure would hear Johnnie telling God of wonder ful things AMA has done trying dignify everything said can hear him now saying see pictures Grand Marshall Saint Patricks day parade Dallas Somehow picture Johnnie Clemens will stick mind fit well however have bit advice God dealing Johnnie God dont give him microphone Godspeed Johnnie AMA will represented Johnnies memorial service John Worth Gene Hemple Its particularly appropriate John Worth Johnnie worked together well ac complished much 22 years Believe actually got out old Tipo flew Wright Brothers Contest Dayton couple weeks ago ball learned few things process First can still fly air plane Second can fly bifocals Its tough get old third still sunburn badly bleed fact got sunburned Saturday couldnt go back up Sunday Now remember always wore long-sleeved shirts contests following weekend AMA National Rally Dayton again able spend Saturday flying really impressed way Rally ran Everyone seemed have great time plenty flying some beautiful airplanes complaint heard heard over over about lack direction signs find way site Frankly always have problem Wright-Patterson gate have open weekends up back off National Road Air Force doesnt particularly like temporary signs over place stuck guess prefer hundreds people wandering around lost opposed eyesore signs AMA schedule keeping hopping lately FF Nation als Lawrenceville week insurance/safety committee meet ing next Tuesday Wednesday RC Masters starting Tuesday Florida may have miss due conflict its two weeks till RC CL Nationals week between Nationals Oshkosh Oh yeah Sally celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary July 23 right between Nationals Oshkosh can get having adjust schedule AMAs growth rate has dropped little behind previous years approximately 2 percent isnt anything panic over may indicative leveling off activity model aviation per haps have simply signed up vast majority fly model airplanes either case its pretty much agreed lim iting factor growth places fly need to obtain flying sites keep ones already have may popular think day will have come effective mufflers will required internal combustionpowered model airplanes flying site save may very well own surprising to have someone out crowd AMA Annual meeting chastise AMA having instituted some across-the-board noise rules Vince gave outline progress Muncie site George Steiner gave excellent presentation frequency control Howard Crispin presented latest noise reduction technology wasnt too bad annual meeting Now could figure out get people attend Another very nice thing unveiled meeting new book Sound Model Aeronautics written Howard distributed AMA think copy will sent AMA chartered club Enough month Keep em flying Dues Cont pg 71 age 19 over July 11992 Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance subscrip tion Model Aviation Second Adult Membership$22 age 19 over July 1 1992 living same address Open Full Member Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance No publication Senior Citizen Membership$30 age 65 above Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Youth Full Membership$14 age 19 July 1 1992 Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Life Membership$1500 Contact AMA detailed information regarding Life Membership program Affiliate Membership$20 Membership foreign modelers providing insurance coverage flying United States PR Cont pg 73 coalition modeling clubs agreed pave main aircraft runway also rocket launch pad funding permitted fi nanced improvements donations local sources also agreed keep noise levels minimum overfly hous ing area provide maintenance site Thanks some creative thinking hard work diligence modeling clubs Alamogordo now have custom-designed site endorsed supported city Perhaps club can follow lead Alamogordo modelers youre searching next flying site First unite other area clubsthere strength numbers Second look ways make proposed flying site attractive site managerif can benefit hobby eager help Finally contact AMA Flying Site Assistance package full information help develop proposal successfully acquire flying site Way go next time club holds contest fun fly approach local merchants businesses prizes Usually merchants happy help able Take Pride America Update President Bush signed law Take Pride America Act end 101st Congress last bills passed enjoyed broad bipartisan support legislation establishes permanent Take Pride America fice US Department Interior enables office sol icit accept donations private organizations authorizes Con gress appropriate funds permits volunteer workers also provides opportunity Americans donate time resources campaign tax-free allowing Take Pride fice allocate resources needed TPIA Act sustains interdepartmental participation federal partnership has successful its six-year history Continued page 83 September 1991 75 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road HamIlton OH 45013 June 13 1991 Day Sorrow Past President AMA member Model Aviation Hall Fame Johnny Clemens passed away due complications long illness remember 1979 reading Johnnys Hall Fame write up pages Model Aviation magazine article said Johnny Clemens old Methuselah its just has highly visible figure world aeromodeling long long time dozen years ago Johnny infected modeling bug early 1922 18 years later 1940 opened hobby shop Hobby Counter ran 51 years Prior opening Hobby Counter Johnny connected largest manufacturers model airplanes Comet Models reputed earliest Comet models family natural energetic outgoing person like Johnny Clemens would eventually become actively involved AMA activities Prior being elected AMAs president 1970 time another held al elected appointed office AMA Johnny also highly visible international scene serving vice president FA Committee International Aeromodel ing ClAM including service Chairman ClAM Informa tion Education Subcommittee Johnny served US voting delegate ClAM head AMA annual delegation FAI meetings Johnny District VIII vice president years moving force behind bringing National Model Airplane Champi onships Dallas 1950 served contest director event Johnny instrumental establishing relationship existed years between Navy AMA what re member good old days Navy Nationals As member AMA Contest Board personally drafted very first Con trol Line rules used AMA Johnny handled important public re lations responsibilities liaison AMA Navy Hobby Industry Association media years MC annual post-Nationals 8 Ball Banquet thank-you affair Navy generous assistance na tional competitions As longest serving president AMA Johnny focused ef forts securing better public image modeling improv ing communications AMA organization itself Paramount Johnnys beliefs AMA should continue battle model ers rights needs especially respect additional RC fre quencies obtaining flying sites letter late last year Johnny admitted slowly losing health battle making attempt pass along through series phone calls letters information concerning people made significant contributions AMA aeromodeling kind peo ple may easily overlooked people Johnny felt should documented hard work relayed infor mation Art Leneau Maurice Teters others did want gotten first jobs AMA organize AMA held Na tional Championships Fortunately Johnny Clemens knew wealth information able share notes practical tips Navy years assisted greatly creating present Nationals Operations Manual During long illness able talk Johnny hospital several times talked about AMA future AMA able get several very good ideas Johnny enjoyed keeping currentmaking contributionright last possible opportunity Johnnys lifeblood telling jokesespecially about modelers remember today goes like St Peter devil talking day about state affairsyou know modern medicine people living longer know devil said its really boring around herenot much ought get some kind activity going St Peter replied Hey would great have big model airplane contest second thought dont think would fair because good fliers up devil retorted Oh thats okay lets have contest because Contest Directors down Well can have contest now best CD just walked through Pearly GatesE 76 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 scene above April Executive Council meeting Howard Crispin left enjoy moment Ed Mccullough receives commemorative T-shirt Guess says diddly squat other person unsung heroes major small contest country monitor frequencies handle impound registration keep scores What away some slower hours first time ever saw gang impound wave also promised guys wouldnt print names really see appreciate R scene May 31 FAI Heli Montgomery County MoacI copter team trials shows Horace Helicopter Association Hagen CD left Allen two clubs hosting FAI Hel Helper president Minia icopter Team Trial Shown ture Rotary Wings Northern above Russ Coxe president Virginia MRWV two club cooked fried clubs joined together put sweated served con fine team trial contest cession stand three days pride AMA Johnny Clemens 191 2-1991 Connetcut Maine / Masaadtusetts / New Hamp*e Rhode Idand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 Houlton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essen Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 B Greenwich Ave West Warwicir RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Cape Cod Council Model Airplane Clubs three clubs Cape Cod Cape Cod R/C Club Discover Flying R/C Club Otis Model Aircraft Club have formed CCCMAC coordinate activities keep other informed policies ban quet held Mildreds Chowder House April 61991 Bill Mon tague did excellent job MC evening Senator Henri Raus chenbach talked about community relations Coast Guard Ensign Ewell Long talked about rescue techniques mechanics hel icopters flying Several awards prizes presented Roys R/C Hobby New England Hobby donated some prizes about 63 people present Barb would like thank clubs inviting us great time Instructing hire some people charging flight instruction Some have own facilities insurance have no problem fact probably performing good service However have problem person uses club facility charges flight instruction some cases dont inform students club instruction available some students arent club members isnt fair club might defined business pursuit may affect insurance coverage paying flight instruction club facility ask around may able obtain good instruc tion paying Spectacle Pond Float Fun Fly Discover Flying R/C Club sponsored event held May 11-12 1991 26 fliers about 50 aircraft Saturday fine day winds quite strong Sunday met nine-year-old Jay Baker heard about CCCMAC banquet Jay becoming quite skilled pilot flying pond has participating Com bat events held Cape previous column wrote about Stearman Sam Abdow building model now complete shown nhntnfl September 1991 77 ruyuaIuu uayvvuUI Fifty Year AMA Members Recently have talked two people have AMA members over 50 years have mem ber 50 years would like mention column Let know send picture have Senator Henri Rauschenbach CG Ensign Ewell Long Dave Eldredge presents 50-year AMA patch Ed McCarty Bill Montague R presenting painting Bill Parandes 1 modeler banquet paintings done Bill Sam Abdow model Stearman full-scale background New Yo4t New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT II John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 70 Froelich Farm Rd Ilickaville NY 11801 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 5 Broadway Yonkera NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple La Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Coatello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Junchkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saxter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts As AMA member individual group 139229 involved way another multi-faceted hobby/sport aer omodeling goes what impact will have upon society future strictly up us As looks things appear bright prospect let us maintain vigilant quiring yet encouraging attitude thus earning respect con fidence public large well other Let safety overall concern Now turn corner enter new era aeromodeling wit Giant Scalea mounting concept involving Radio Controlled model aircraft weighing much 100 lb per copy thus exceeding con siderable margin current weight-limit 55 lb mandated AMA rules undoubtedly already aware AMA working conjunction lnternationai Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA undertake joint experimental testing program aimed de termining feasibility safety standards involved such activi ties Further sayeth Pertinent Points Prospective Pilots planning get started flying Radio Controlled model aircraft will certainly interested certain enlightening obser vations Mr John Bruns appearing recent issue clubs news letter MAAW Flyer John flight instructor Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY such excellent position offer number constructive suggestions ease lot seeking become accomplished miniature aircraft pilots John favors AO-size engine anything larger stage learning process flying characteristics much smoother opinion learner does need hottest ABC pump trainer feels so-called sportcraft best able resist impact imposed student pilot beginners Mr Bruns favors four-channel radio Le throttle rudder elevator aileron Most importantly warns fly alone fly times presence reliable instructor during training period Visual Arts Department case become bored monthly palaver note seek break monotony enriching text bits photographic ineptness interspersed mercifully vastly supe rior production various contributors shall begin months collection shot made Nick Ziroli recent contest picture took last year Cradle Aviation Expo booth operated Show Meroke Radio Control Club 1990 edition Expo along descriptive notes simply got lost shuffle hence failed appear column guys have kindly understanding regarding regrettable omission have sportingly accepted apology rate picture best wishes fine group Welcome news Chopper Chaps reproduce part important article appearing IRCHA Bulletin newsletter International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association written its secretary Tim Nash has say First notice no longer AMA National Airplane Cham pionships last year Courtesy IRCHA some folks listening us AMA events name finally includes us Heli guys IRCHA will running Helicopter portion 1991 AMA Nationals Nationals will held Lawrenceville Illinois again year Helicopters will flying 17 miles away Mt Carmel Airport did 1990 first time Helicopter com petition will flown main site other events except Soar ing Gear up Secured 78 Model Aviation 1 Though known highly regarded AMA members con nection assortment Headquarters duties Bob Underwood does appear photographs would imagine main title Technical Director would believe what huge assortment responsibilities inherent brief title dedication rare talents say hail Bob see Bob fielding members question years District 2 membership meet ing 1991 WRAM show weiisviue area maii Plane ocexy recent edition club newsletter WAS Ilappenin edited Milt Green reports example good PR characterized plan ning groups annual banquet featured guests lo cal mayor lady Milt cited success affair reported following encouraging response hizzonor few brief remarks Mayor complimented club ex cellent facilities have developed field noted pleasure constructive use found particular property behalf village WeIlsviIie Mayor thanked club pay ing taxes land add Nice going WASPS nere soory connecoeo wion mis nexo snot wnicn mignt just well relate brief rather late date goes involves Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VlcePresldent 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Eiiis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr Hew Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaiy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8970 Wow National Fun Fly Dayton Ohio now history two outstanding days enhanced weather friendly personalities participants event should held District III year Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson provided fabulous backdrop Anyone interested past current aviation found some thing interest multitude aircraft display research library fantasticscale documentation abounds Two AMA air show teams Buckeye Aerosquadron Spirit America Show Team performed very admirable fashion certainly have developed superb style public presenta tion oecial thank offered ladies gentlemen Spirit America Show Team Publicity key success modeling show Bill Baker AMA Headquarters staff generated post-editorial report Rally may interested some information Seven newspapers published information Rally cover age included Cincinnati Dayton Muncie Van Wert Fifteen ra dio stations aired public service announcements and/or interviews Four television stations produced video airing during event Magazines recognized National Rally included Boys Life Chevy Outdoors Coast Coast Delta Sky Highways Motorhome Magazine above can see aeromodel ing publicity very positive event Several District Ill AVPs helped produce Rally Included Dave Ellis West Virginia John Hathaway Pittsburgh Jay Mealy Clearfield Joe Vislay Toledo Jays wife Judy also helped AMA trailer Thanks again folks AMA club members long distance attended Rally following pictures provide highlight some attendance Modeling events provide excellent place us swap stories Sometimes stories createdtry AVP Jay Mealys son Chris attendance nifty little fun-fly model demonstrating ability engine stopped low inverted pass Instead rolling upright Chris made inverted landing damage being removal top glow plug As Chris prepared next flight discovered landing gear broken question can land upside down damage landing gear see Chris might ask him about some additional excitement produced September 1991 79 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Radio Control Aircrafters Buffaio New York Mike Kundrat STARS Brad- Marva Clingerman Prop ford PennsylvaniaFloppers Tim Treneff Licking Co Flyers Harry Burcham Black Swamp Flyers Ellis Mealy assist flight line Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Ron Gray wife Universal SIgnalsRIC Flyers Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Noith Carolina Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT V Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferriwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetleville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 RPV/UAV There have articles concerning remotely piloted ve hicles now commonly called unmanned aerospace vehicles number publications articles quite often very well done much enhance versatility aircraft have blatantly ignored very important facet very ex istence heritage contributions aeromodelers technology performance also small matter individuals also long-standing members Academy after-glow Gulf War should provide little credit mem bers AMA President Don Lowe has engaged RPV work years both employee United States Air Force directly volved research development Wright-Patterson AFB recent years consultant Don alone type work names read like roll call active AMA members num ber well known area competition setting world records District IV far being alone re gard Maynard Hill former AMA President best known among model ers world records has set still holds such things Radio Control speed distance altitude duration May nard has instrumental development number radiocontrolled vehicles military has own consulting design facility purpose Maynard has also invented demonstrated electrostatic autopilot vehicles several members have intimately involved what probably best known RPVs active service Pioneer manufactured AAI Cokeysville Maryland RPV became well known result Gulf War group Iraqi troops surrendered Pioneers next photo Bic Green standing new AAI product Bic has involved Pioneer very beginning Bics background Bic well known Radio Control Pattern flier District IV actively competes F3A Bic alone AAI Steve Stricker known flying Tournament Champi ons also flies AAI current president Radio Control Modelers Baltimore Ron Stahl also part team Incidently Ron will heading up team will put MARC Show next year Another important member involved Pioneer Mike Dean Mike active duty US Navy stationed Patuxent River Na val Air Test Center Mike flew Pioneer long time test program also completed tour board battleship Gulf area before recent crisis during first deployment air craft Mike president Patuxent Aeromodelers active member IMAA follows naturally because father Bob Dean District IV director IMAA Pioneer Giant model think Pioneer something should see aircraft Bic standing next photo taken AAI dis play MARC Show June 1 aircraft company develop ment called Guardian big radio controlled aircraft has 34 foot high aspect-ratio wing Guardian designed fly altitudes high 15000 feet have duration 15 hours powered 75 hp engine Among other things vehicle mostly invisible due its composite construction district can probably identify individuals involved level radio control activity should make point relate sport very important aspect countrys defense ces Much technology used vehicles developed miniature aircraft AMA members actively involved levels categories model flying talk pol iticians out about flying sites should inform extremely important contribution aviation District Happenings Two significant events held district during month June unfortunately both held same weekend fact several events held first week end month probably interfered some planning Anyway two events FAI Helicopter team selection MARC Show held within few miles other team selection held District Columbia RC Club field Germantown Maryland part park system de cided use Maryland site after some difficulty use Manassas National Battlefield site adverse problem process fact meet took place during un usual hot spell no radio problems encountered accord ing sources accident second event MARC Show Timonium Maryland considerably exhibitors year hope show will continue grow very likely move larger building fairgrounds will soon necessary Some ex hibitors chose go out field Saturday evening demon strate products press others able attend treated some outstanding demos would probably beneficial some means transport could set up take interested par ties out site lack adequate parking precludes general tendance feel sure anyone saw Florio competition fun fly air craft Sunfly flown Jim Martin Hobby Lobby impressed exhibitors would sure profit live ex posure Some exhibitors including Nick Ziroli first time John Kirk stepping down overall director show has worked since start Ron Stahl current club president will taking over operation Basically nothing changes except effort grow CASA Cross Country Soaring meet also held few miles away weekend other events within easy driving distance Timonium Richmond Area RC Club held Pattern contest over same period show grows enough perhaps some alternatives could take place some other schedules D 80 Model Aviation Renew @1 See Card Page 99 V Alabama Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneasee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 yarn St Gibsonville FL 33534 Gustavo Diaz E-12 Fraiias Gunynabo PR 00657 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Th Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 James M Doc Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Frequency Coordinator Bsrnis Fields P0 Bon 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen Phone 904 6642517 FL 32048 Contest season now live District V want AMA rule book write Ill send Theyre free no charge So far month Ive Memphis watch Memphis Area Soaring Society stuff Also Courtland Alabama witness Dick Halls Spring Fling Fort Payne catch DeKaIb RIC Flyers quar ter scale event Corinth Mississippi see Meridian Modelers Third Annual Fun-Fly Tampa Florida witness Marion County Model Aircraft Flyer Ben efit local hospital next 21/2 weeks have five flying fields possible enjoy trying keep prom ises made ran District V VP office want see what AMA VP looks like invite blowout First come first served South Ocala Florida near little town Belleview Marion County Model Association has nice flying field U Childrens Miracle Network Telethon Day before yesterday Sunday attended Flyers Rally Benefit critically ill chil dren Ray Brown charity coordina tor Robert Jones Contest Coordinator Everybody good time pay two dollars get field money went directly University Florida Shands Hospital bottom previous column Ray Brown Robert Jones master minded oversaw Marion County Model Aircraft Associations efforts con duct fliers rally benefit did nice job Greg Rita Wilmon Ocala Florida busy watching others fly cle verly took picture standing next George Nichols P-51 Pictured below Georges P-51 geared engine George built scratch claims flies perfectly cannot re member engine displacement George seen picture inset gear retracts flight has flaps help takeoffs landings bottom previous column Gene Sanchez Ed Ruark tuning up little plane John Lindas Brandon Model Flyers fun fly bash Plenty people background waiting turn F See two pretty girls Mary Ann Grey Sonnia Barber watching Brandon Model Flyers Tampa Fun Fly needed have picture taken order make report Fun Fly complete September 1991 81 picture above Karen Blair Karen built Ugly-Stick model herself waiting turn fly herself model very well constructed men better look out John Hudson Linda Cooley con ducted area fun fly Tampa Florida June 2 everybody neighborhood showed up share fun gaggle spectators contestants alike stare awe four full-size aircraft buzzing Marion County Florida Model Association entertaining everyone flights real-size WW II AT6s RC show team demonstrations drawings prizes like fees donations will go Shands Hospital University Florida benefit crit ically ill children Florida southern Georgia First its kind model airplane club president Robert Jones promises continue effort D Illinois Indtana Kentucky Miasoun VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District Vi Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate VIce PresIdents Ron Ballard 5 Boa 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buanell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency CoordInator Paul Holaten 616 W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7786 h election year district know have spoken about once year want remind impor tance event An election measurements have indicate like dislike what Please sure vote time comes Im ballot let know what kind job think have done voting against feel Ive let down please vote put back office Ive done well vote appreciated No vote tells us nothing As writing know other person consid ering running against election know working hard us right now may make good VP district Only winning would let us know sure Ive already talked him about encouraged him run time read Ill know sure going would rather give name time case decides back off Later maybe Since know district several districts election year would like say something about though have Council works well together part always room some new blood would no need have elections Weigh vote carefully sure look track rec ords districts VP other candidates may find its time change Whatever exercise right vote election Ap proximately 10% voted district last time Id like see near 100% lose Remember could care less about competition still need some support Council other things such insurance issues Vote Alas weather has taken its toll time first two weekends going great trips weather changed last minute end high hopes total waste son got out new trainer headed field some training managed get often enough get him well way joining neophyte RC pilot completed some take offs landings has learned few basic maneuvers such snap rolls As can see time lost big mistake made letting him fly own airplane Super Hots Now wants take own Hmmm Maybe better get out old Hots wrecked few years back Ill have something fly though know read about ground-breaking Mun cie probably last month trip did make earlier month big thrill know question spending much money such project bennies doing its well worth Besides know its good invest ment Can imagine place like Oshkosh model airplanes know no other nation such site can hold major events having look over county site generally has too compromises can hold major events special terest groups such IMAA museum will seen tour Indiana could go on know understand already Shoot talk about enough guess Im just proud can its district did get Mint Julep Scale meet down Rough River close home during rainy weekend took chance tired staying home Anyway saw reduced turnout event weather sure stopped lot people Thats too bad cause lot flying going great thing Fun Scale turnout believe filled very well other Scale events fact events think no time regular Scale events memory serves right think least 20 flying event Again great day bull sessions never got too hot whole day meant could work around chatting Cal Etlel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Florisant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 time though took some time watch flights really liked P-38 days i may build really like power up front impressive Hey did find July column screwed up Did really think Id lost mind sent it just fine During paste up paragraphs got shuffled around Move part about Rich mond Indiana club after first two pictures Maybe will bean ar ticle can make better sense wish hadnt happened wasnt first time Ive seen happen also see sometimes making grammar changes believe could challenged As long dont change too much ruin what Im trying say can stand some changes change char acter statement Im trying make get bent out shape Enough travels got some pictures district its time show first comes group Po plar Bluff Missouri call themselves Freelancers RC Club event hold year builders contest As can see photo fellahs serious group builders hav ing trouble picking got may want sneak back Cheetah Before go Ive got tell Ive finally gotten Missouri again gods gave us break weather long enough two delightful events happen Ill telling about next month Ive promising long time tell finally made Enough now . 82 Model Aviation Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kanaas City MO 84114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 next photos trom Latayette Cloud jockeys ot Latayette indiana As usual successful event guys As can see yourself show filled ceiling beautiful air planes dont mind Ill just fill up rest column photos Iowa MichigM / Minnesota Wiscoflain V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice PresIdent Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 41098 Asaociate Vice PresIdents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzger 2525 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Weal 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L Steve Dudzinski East 9278 FlorIda Livonia Ml 48150 come Nationals again few weeks left pre pare models Rumor has may Northwest Coast next year will Muncies turn show what AMA can modelers Don Lowe gave Executive Council member tag says Dont yell Im volunteer has long trying period pushing forward idea national model sport flying site seems complaints too few people will see site Well image will generate will everyones benefit Look what EAA has done full-size sport aviation Gone Flying. Forever very sad news phoned Panch Morris great little guy Johnny Clemens left us first became member EC great help orientation welcome confidante great fun dig through old very old modeling mags see photos having fun aeromodeling very prominent personage Nationals idea Na tional Fun Flys came active thoughts will miss phone calls thoughts Muncie direction AMA should follow having known him will always warm remembrance last column related demise State Meet Well CL cat egory contest will run Rouge Park September Keep watching contact Marc Warwashana want extra information OK photographers out need pics western end districtand make members models col umn can see read what others doing give some recognition am running short such material have dig through what have taken help library new format column may present problem estimating number charac ters needed its worth try too much sameness leads deter ioration nitro situation going very interesting Maybe should resurrect formula used UKsome gas amyl acetate thinkbut its still no substitute Its like trying copy balsawood Went up visit Frankenmuth Model Flyers Club famous town eye-opener never visited before guys treated extremely well tour traditional meal have great field close middle town part community Look up tour area Sounds like floatplanes needed year fields under water heavy cleanup sessions required return fields flying condition again read some members complaining placement pond Muncie well least float-planers will taken care possibly well return ROW Free Flighters District Roundup MARCS thinking just thinking renewing its fab ulous Sailplane Symposium 1992 Twin Cities has unique infor mation line program membership use sounds extremely teresting Lets have details please e St Croix Valley has two new safety officers Gary Utley Mike Sewell Does club have Bong Eagles mention Kenny Lane has book pho tos newspaper clippings history model aviation Mil waukee RUF Stuf has new editor staff Congrats David Flick RAMS has logo-watches its members has formed sup port group called what else EWES million attaboys Ra cine RCC because sponsor no less two junior baseball teams VAM going help EM seaplane base during EM week Finally Grassfield Modelers can divided three groups make things happen watch things happen wonder what happened E Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Take Pride America partnership between government private sector helps provide real solutions environ mental problems further stewardship ethic America Farragut Flyers honored National Semifinalists Take Pride America Awards Ceremony last year efforts improve Farragut State Park Idaho TPIA program great ve hicle AMA clubs gain positive publicity recognition helping ensure environmental future nation formation packet about program call write AMAs Marketing Department next month September 1991 83 Leroy SalIence 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 60701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 en JUCKSO tne LOS ignais flu Morners Day session Leroy Setterlee photo Steve enqwst ana Mel Shapper Grasaflelds Feed Fly Boyd Bowdlsh photo uoraon van uaiens pnoto 0 tIle Kalamazoo Tflunderbirds display county DARE exhibit PRCont pg 75 Mareas Lolislana New Odehoisa Tees V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII VIce-PresIdent 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Asacolate Vice Preeldefita Chuck Andraka 606 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816 AVPffrequeflcy CooiUtar GM Horsirnan PO Box 490 Spring Branch TX 78070 AMA Dieplay Coordinator Karen HopkIns 5515 Brldgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroillon TX 76006 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Slant laid 26 Oakrldge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Slevena 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1136 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Houston Texas District 8 Fly-In Fly-In featured aspects mod eling just about type model Ron Nelson Alief Air Fame Houston Texas displaying Art Chester Jeep Model isa Haffke desIgn K&B 40 disappointed turnout District 8 meeting num ber issues discussed major issue lawsuit against AMA pertaining Control Line Speed accident California District 8 Fly-In will held Oklahoma 1992 So start making plans attendC 84 Model Aviation L Jeff Lehmam Houston Texas HARKS club immaculate 30% Ultimate weighIng 195 lb Engine 42 Sache Gene Hempei presenting 55 Weber superlol rvlce Award .. trlct 8 Fly-In gentleman works very hard promotIng model aviation having fun crave Inalvlauals enaursa sun aireco traffic park cars left right Brad Lawson Bob Lawson Charles Copeiand Maff Hanson eame OT tL moaeisru uisonct 8 Fly-In left ngru nocrom row Ron Heiser Dale Hungerford Dimmitt Perldna Dieter Martin Back row left right Carl Clark Frank Williams Jack Fox Jorge 5neiaer quarKer-scais upr LnlpmunL model has strobe landing lIght talking pilaf. few members Bay Port Aero Club Deer Park Texas left right Randy Martin Doug Greer David Tanner Tim Harris Walter Ward Colorado Kansas Nab asic North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis DItulct IX VIce-PresIdent 8027W 81st Cirde Avada Co 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672750 Asacolats Vies Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th SI Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/n Radio Service Center 918 5 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3286 L Associate vice president Tom Boyd Nebraska writes Thanks look Nebraska again Frontier Flyers Fremont Nebraska have rechartered growing membership dedicated fun fliers typical problems dues insurance confusion still have fine following Lincoln Sky Knights ran out room mall show rain delayed Scale contest first ever Novice Pat tern contest Great way rebuild interest Pattern annual Fun Fly Barbecue drew big crowd relaxed pilots Desert Storm Trooper returned ready retire hear RCers should join Nebraska Free Flighters Hand Launch Profile Jet Glider contest thats mouthfulsounds like fun though much needed pitch chase exercise NFFs making inroads University Nebraska orga nizing supporting University Model Airplane Club newCook pavilion dream Indoor site NFF working great PR promote local newspaper carried quarter-page article NFF Tom Winter got nice promotional educational interview radio TV models construction materials instructional demonstration Congratulations fellows want introduce welcome Loup Valley Flyers Ne braska group chartered clubs District IX primary undertaking Robert McClure will somewhat unique group have three flying sites two counties four cities un der club Eight 12 crowd gathered miles Long City-North Loup area What excellent fellowship will Good luck Im sure well hearing Allan Worrest through Toms report introduces Lincoln Area Soaring Society LASS 1981 RC Sailplane enthusiasts Lincoln saw necessity having club provides unique needs year organized LASS chartered #1853 AMA first objectives acquire use flying site suited Soaring accomplished about six months after club organized large numbers LASS energetic club sup ported 82 later Nationals held Lincoln supplying lo cal manpower flying site Soaring event active community youth services area contests night flys fun flys have good newsletter As two RC Sailplane clubs state LASS strictly si lent modelsSailplanes Electrics Though located Lincoln welcome members throughout region AVP Tom Boyd also reports well save another month continues stated wanted organize District IX meeting Nebraska Hastings Skylarks jumped wanted sponsor Hastings sure Omaha fliers would slow down bit join us north south west could find us too year Commitments prior obligations have pre vented organizing help program time secure commitments time Headquarters personnel has spoken will try again fall 1992 Keep flying high Tom Whoa Travis has gotta jump Well what revoltin de velopment District IX waited out year 1990 put off promotion Rusa Mifler 980 N 3rd Carringlon ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 87401 Jim Rlcketta 516 5 CloudaB Sioux Falls SD 57103 district meeting could done specifically Nebraska fall District meeting whole lot easier put together Na tionals weve number Nationals Nebraska Theres lot can-do area Im having hard time delaying dis trict meeting another year asking another state pick up go such short notice think 1992 meeting spoken time well see wants come rescue fall members can en joy grow resources expertise typically brought together district meetings Also dont want miss out AMA budget money year passed last year having meeting District meeting budget money does carry over year next used way should changed opinion $2500 allotted yearly enough district meet ing anywhere especially district travel distances AVPs long Have ever tried travel north south area can go coast coast about what costs go Denver Colorado Bismarck North Dakota VP budget typically tapped lot out-of-pocket expenses absorbed personally number folks meeting Also local clubs typically make some substantial donations Id like able skip year once let meeting kitty build up adequate amount good good facili ties etc cost volunteer officers personal money par ticipate District IX has pioneer full-blown district meetings format process has used other districts much success has struggle over years get Executive Council buy idea money should set aside used good membership smaller meetings Nationals Rallys lot local fliers unable participate Feedback has consistently demonstrated value district meeting about pass up success stories district past 10 years Well have good meeting fall Just pa tient look plans announcements little later year Well beginning sound like soapbox item Ill prob ably get some hot mail calls Thats okay job up grabs three years Tom Boyd would probably like some relief get retirement lets get some help goin out E September 1991 85 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 88207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82804 PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HQ703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviationsubscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertising Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission information full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Mzotia CalIfornIa HawaiI Nevada / Utah X DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DIstfSct X VIcePresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 961-6637 ~16 addreea EMAIL 7824747 Aseoclate Vice Prealdenta Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aba HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrio 8252 E Tumey Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7929 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Kai P Jensen 535 B Moans Lana Reno NV 99502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John Krohn 11227 Hadley St Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 95136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85745 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Beverly Wisniewaki 3316 South Kiowa Blvd Lk Havssu City AZ a6403 Frequency Coordinators George SteIner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95926 Phone 9163621982 L Cloy Marez 2626W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 hundred thousand enthusiastic spectators looked Cap itol City Barnstormers took sky time What thrill airshow center mile-long runway fans stacked ten deep behind safety rope McClelland Air Force Open House Ap preciation Day returning Desert Storm Troopers main man Rush Limbaugh flesh delivered keynote address usually shadow military teams Thunderbirds Blue Angels No majors time think AMA would pump-up proud over resulting show 30 short minutes over 20 objects flew came went up Ill save de tails show team antics another time Twenty minutes after show ended packed up motor home off Lost Hills Free Flight championships about five hours trip just short Colinga California 1-5 got best inside dual left-hand side Air Force Two tread steel-belted separated carcass broke off end tire holding other became steel-belted whip ravaging underside motor home time coasted stop 70-plus mph brake lines torn out propane lines ripped off emergency cable wound itself around axle much much result $700 tow bill six-hour ride back Sacramento cab truck took turns bouncing heads off ceiling knees off dash What really makes mad is1the fact again missed something Ive trying catch last two yearsa good Free Flight contest Hang Free Flighters Ill make yet Pictured below District Ten party wagon being winched trailer long ride home Wow feels just like last week turn report happenings assigned area must magazine lag time some thing nature Anyway theres lots report goes January 1 came some real good cold weather brave enough attend local New Years Day fun fly Lo gan Utah field Bridgerland RC Clubs outing have say very well attended Other clubs Utah area having fun snow including Ute RC Club club loaded bunch real go-getters make hobby something should proud club field located state land called Jordan River Park city Salt Lake has provided matching funds improve parcel land much better flying site Thanks go out Geoff Styles back AMA Headquarters jumping horn straighten out little mix-up Army Corps En gineers over old issue wetland So now Utes living proof AMA does work us very helpful way east ern clubs would envious field its paved runway park ing lot comforts home president club year Ron Christensen picture taken Walt Staff way warm 200 field gathering opportunity get St George Fun Fly again though VW bus lost its heart American Fork still made rest 300 miles pulled VW Rabbit pickup says modelers arent ingenious types people Thanks goes Leon Orton says truck hasnt run right since trip weather St George didnt cooperate again year came good time renewing old friendships seeing new proj ects fly Larry Wolfe Jet Hanger Hobbies some aircraft doing some impressive flying Maue Chie wowed crowd engine-out auto-gyro 500 feet tumbling end-over-end way down After landing feet admitted tumble wasnt planned crowd seemed completely under control Brigham City Fliers held its annual RC Auction April 20 al full house hobbyists static display brought overwhelm ing number quarter-scale aircraft year craftsmanship excellent Although time limit due previously scheduled basketball game auction completed time due great co ordinating club members Great job guys looks like month August going full month tra veling have calendar trips Winnemucca Reno Billings So clubs northern Nevada wondering what AVP looks like prepared worst will coming through plan visit fly fields last thing dont want anyone forget Utah State Pattern Championships going held Bridgerland RC Club field August 3-4 contest usually brings some really talented pilots fair warning get out practice Novice through FAI will go six rounds two days keeping best four flight scores always computer scorekeeping contestant judging will used Thats guy back Reggl Thanks Marc As usual bangup report slamdunk AVP Flash AVP John Krohn will contestant Unlimited Champion ship weekend October 5-6 Madera California picture follows John displays Sea Fury 488 San Gabriel Valley RC League club meeting Summers Gotta Fly Leading Edge Reginald R Keyawa 86 Model Aviation guys ringing New Year big way Jamboree being wInched up 300-mile trek back Sacramento now promised little late Herrres Marc DistrIct Ten AVP John Krohn displaying entry Unlimited Cham pIonship Good luck John Win Gipper obviously going too late just heard Homer Davenport Days August 4 neat relaxed fly-in arent pressures just nice place fly event run some very nice people site school field isnt asphalt flying area very nicely laid out youre flying rest family can take events town Plucked following about young AJ Seaholm Horse feathers Billings Flying Mustangs newsletter Seems like Mike Sperry wife took AJ along Vegas April Formula race AJ picked up plane Lyle Larson chose engine Henry Bartle go-power managed tenth out 30plus pilots included zeroed heat Way go AJ Wouldnt say Lyle Henry Mike Mrs Sperry really super folk Also Mustangs will host 91 Montana State Pattern Champi onships August 31/September 1 Should superior meet time read Executive Council may have voted hold 92 Na tionals Corvallis Oregon Chip Smith Na tionals coordinator came out HQ couple weeks ago early June looked over Corvallis Airport site Na tionals feels comfortable site couple other people look over also comfortable layout will required convince Coun cil have heard some local Free Flighters interested get ting involved Nationals Oregon may decide go ahead plans combined Nationals site know some good news just got note Mike Hazel Mike said going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low former format contest calen dar reports event articles photos clas sifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 will nice see FL back print weve missing Barry Kurath wrote what follows did make couple small editing changes fit text editor otherwise its pure Barry named Celebration Silent Flight first venture Electric events resounding success May 4 EMAC Evergreen Model Airplane Club PASS Portland Area Sailplane Society spon sored combined Electric/Soaring fun-fly old EMAC field east Vancouver weather beautiful turnout large flying great Blazers won What could ask Thirty three fliers attended Seattle Spokane Grants Pass Portland/Vancouver area crowd spectators also im pressive size enthusiasm flights greeted applause through out day Some 70-plus aircraft stood out mind included Bob Benjamins 60 Cobalt-powered Waco bipe original design Tiger Kitten Doug Boyds Sinus Sail plane powered 05 FAI-wind Cobalt Ben Almojuelas Showmaster electrified version Ken Willard design Showmonster 200% 60-powered version Jerry Holcombs Super Chip Sailplane Concept EP Helicopter powered Trin ity off-road car motor seven 1200 mAh SCR cells Rob Woods fleet aerobatic planes Rob entered tiny 02-powered aer obatic plane six-cell duration event making flight excess 11 minutes Scale airplanes attendance included Porterfield Mike Bambergs Klemm unfortunately folded wing de stroyed Taylorcraft flew exceptional realism except no exhaust noise fact quiet field CD Jerry Holcomb able listen soft classical music day ex cept watching big game portable TV Glider contingent also strong Tom Brightbills new Dodgson Saber drawing lot attention Doug Boyd new variable-diameter drum winch receiving favorable response tried possible ex ception Dave Johnson blew half stab off Windsong top first launch power fliers never seen winch operation greatly impressed Another sight unfamiliar majority power-types gaggle Hand Launch Gliders thermaling up near ground saw Craig Robinson Mike Bamberg Robin Robinson have long flights little Gliders closest came serious competition sixcell duration event two Old Tim ers aerobatic plane four Gliders entered Gliders beating Old sters through superior penetration big lift good distance away Gliders Robin Robinson Jerry Hol comb made two contes tants left air fly down below 10 feet altitude con tinue chase lift First Jerry climb ing Robin switched back forth until Jerry too low no motor battery left Robin still about 100 feet good 30 seconds power remaining Jerry landed Statistics gathered first 50 planes entered ran out forms follows power/number entries 05/27 15/four 02/four 60/two balance powered planes contained 40 25 035 Hi-Line 30 motors about four Hand Launch Gliders four Gliders powered Ford long-shaft motor deep-cycle marine battery other words winch Altogether finest days Ive ever spent enjoy ment radio controlled flying Jerry keeps insisting should again next year would argue him Danny Brewer took following pic tures Jerry Holcomb supplied number Bob Benjamin discuses merits Firekitten Doug Huffman Along about noon asked group would bring airplanes out group picture Note incredible diversity aircraft types flown during very first effort very nice event hope decide again next year Coming up August will along bunch noted annual Big Bird Bash OMAS Hogs Hollar BBQ Pfeiffer Field Barons Float Fly Cocollala ISS Scale Contest Ontario EAC Pattern Contest Creswell TCM Pattern Fin ley Soaring about weekend some Northwest Fl Champs Ar lington Get copy Northwest sched ule Bill Smith contest coordinator sending him self-addressed stamped enve lope asking Theres lots done contests see September 1991 87 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oragoir / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 g 503 234-4439 ompuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672422 Asaoclate VIca Prealdents Darrell AndarsonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ava NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 vancouver WA 9a6a4 Tom CashmanTom McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al culverDave Mullens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83676 Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 6 #69 Puysllup WA 98373 Aulatant Frequency CoordInator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 entto /Imojuela eniargea isen vviitiards Showmaster build Cobalt 60powered Showmonster industrial-size battery will give some kind feel size plane 60 does very well Contest Virector Jerry 1-lolcomo folds flis modified Graupner Chip Box 176 Good Old Nonny young friend Nonny hasnt favored us pomefor quite some time have new now fact first since bygone Star Skipper days thought bit maturer style remains Stygian like Model Airplane Nonny Moose kit kit. Until built model airplane model model Until flown wondrous flying machine thing beauty Stop Prop Wobble Dr Lester W Garber builds accuracy has designed pitch gauge instrument set propeller pitch precision gauge can help us construct high performance rubber props Peanut Scale Bostonian No-Cal Limited Penny full Pennyplane Easy Bs Flying Machines Eeyores Flying Machines wonderful picture book good text think should buy right now kids yourselo have waiting get little older like browse bookstoresall kinds especially bookstores children favorites Eeyores right near 1212 Broadway Manhattan Joel Fram owns two Eeyores book stores other being east side Manhattan Joel employees have really turned shops oases both parents children like remind old-time model airplane hobby shopsjust great places hang out features Broadway Eeyores window paint ings nice chat artist Brian Selznick graduate Rhode Island School Design put finishing touches murals shops two windows realize has paint everything backwards inside strollers can see correctly outside Brian regular employee available artist such window-paintings anywhere town As salesperson Brian guided great book introducing flying aviation youngsters FlyingMachines describes self fascinating discovery flying machinesfrom hot air bal loon supersonic jet book Number 22 24 Eyewit ness Books series Borzai Book published 1990 Alfred Knoff Inc New York Cost $1395 has great text Andrew Nahum terrific drawings art editor Mark Richards story goes way back 1804 Sir George Cayleys glider model Theres also 1845 20-ft steam powered model William Henson John Stringfellow lots lots moreBleriots 1917 Bristol Fighters engines propellers drawn beautiful detail color really fell love book recommend Buy can anywhere near New York City come Eeyores will happy kids will happy Ask Brian Show Support NFFS National Free Flight Socie y has always supported youngsters well high tech approach design Small field flying im portant international FAI classes Youth support activity has ranged NFFS Design Competition produced AMA Maxi Junior successor Delta Dart way Junior World Free Flight Championships Fred Wilson writes very helpful formation beginners 10 issues year publication NFFS Free Flight Digest already member strongly urge join Now biggest bargain As adult member can have children become NFFS members 50 cents Yes correct An adult membership subscription costs $15 annually less two-year basis Fourteen dollars 50 cents covers subscription other 50 cents membership already receiving Digest means youngsters 50 cents year can read come members too Realize youngsters like belong organ izations favor course recommend join up two-year hitch savings both NFFS Remember NFFS represents Free Flighters before AMA Ex ecutive Council membership counts Use th coupon below Mail NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 Make checks payable Natorial Free Flight Society Subscdption rates include annual fee $60 membership tIre National Free Flight Society balance fee category Subscription FREE FLIGHT NFFS Digest Subocriptions available membership MEMERSHIP FEES AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES Ii 2 yrl Age 19 & over and1 yr $i&00 $50 membership fee plus $1460 subscription countnee2 yr $2700 $100 membership fee plus $2600 subscription residents foreign T 1 yr $760 $50 membership fee plus $700 subscription AgelB&underI j 2yr $1350 $100 memberohip fee plus $1250 subscription Subacript ions available membership Ages areas July 1 curreot year Please circle applicable fees New member Renewal Address change W Current expiration date MoYr NameAMA# Address city StoleZip 88 Model Aviation 5 A Les has also written 20-page booklet entitled Designing Build ing Indoor Props should real useful pitch gauge costs $1295 booklet $395 Add $250 handling shipping Send check Les Garber G & L Aero 2324 East Fifth Street Duluth MN 55812 case want talk things over telephone number 218/728-6841
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
K zLLI AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 2 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Detalis may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AMA Introduces Dues IIncentive First Time Members cademy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced excit ing dues incentive program encourage new members join association Now effect offers first time members prorated re newal rate based join AMA Only new Open Full Mem bers eligible does apply renewal current past members program designed first time members pay Open Full Member rate $40 joining AMA renewal notice next year member charged prorated amount based join date example new member joining First Quarter January 1March 31 will renew current Open Full rate next membership year joining Second Quarter April 1June 31 will receive 25% discount joining Third Quarter July 1September30 will receive 50% discount joining Fourth Quarter September 30December 31 will receive membership remainder year plus next year AMA Executive Council adopted program during April meeting AMA Headquarters program recommended special Ad Hoc Dues Committee comprised AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankowski Director Operations Robert Vojslavek information about program contact AMA 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 AMA Unveils IntroductorY] Program Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced Intro ductory Pilot Program allows chartered clubs instruct nonAMA member modelers providing liability insurance coverage non-member club Under innovative program non-member modelers can receive aeromodeling instruction club designated Intro Pilot pe riod 30 days starting first flying session training must take place chartered club field under direct one-on-one su pervision instructor program covers training activities Non-member trainees allowed fly organized event sanctioned otherwise Available AMA chartered clubs program allows designa tion maximum three Intro Pilots per club Intro Pilots must Open members submit Introductory Pilot Designation Form signed club officer AMA Headquarters $40 fee fee addition current membership dues Intro Pilots may train club must pay fee club Neither club nor Intro Pilot can charge non-member training fees Any modeler has never AMA member eligible participate program During 30 day instruction period non-member protected under AMAs liability insurance coverage No other membership benefits apply Participation program one-time basis An extension cannot granted reason Prior end 30 day period non-member can join AMA continue liability insurance coverage enjoy other membership benefits obtain detailed information packet about AMA Introduc tory Pilot Program contact AMA Special Services Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 ext 274 t MA Announces New Dues Schedule 1992 Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has announced plans institute revised dues schedule 1992 membership year Effec tive January 1 1992 several membership categories will dropped others will see adjustments dues rate significant revision elimination Open Lim ited Member category members receive Model Av iation magazine Ail open members will join renew next year Open Full Members current $40 rate receive magazine Please note will no increase Open Full Member dues 1992 youth members age 19 under dues will $14 clude magazine $2 decrease current rate $16 Youth No Publication Membership option has dropped Increases planned Second Adult Senior Citizen rates rate second adult members residing same ad dress open member will $22 members will re ceive magazine subscription Members age 65 above will join $30 enjoy same benefits open member including magazine subscription Other changes include increases Life Membership fee $1500 Affiliate Membership $20 elimination Booster Membership revised dues schedule approved AMA Executive Council during April meeting AMA Headquarters revisions proposed Ad Hoc Dues Committee composed AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankow ski Director Operations Bob Vojslavek D 1992 AMA Dues Schedule Effective january 1 1992 Open Fuli Continued page 75 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Can Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styiss me Manager Reggie wanerson Director intamai Communication/Education Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Floss B McMuiien Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum Curator Hurst Bowers General Counsel Bob Jackson September 1991 71 AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council tacluivatent Board Directors basicaliy composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What ssy space however matter personat viewpoint sole responaibitity author views may may repressnt officiai position AMA Executive Council II SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr last Sound Model Aeronautics handbook has mailed charter clubs Copies will also available cost $10 including postage individual handbook something will solve questions problems will provide guide making progress quiet operation monthly article Model Aviation articles other pub lications will further assist contents handbook will go far using additional data Use other published bits up date extension handbook Academy should publish other technical papers order sat isfy mandate bylaws now ground has broken manual comments regard would useful Tell us what would like see print Products One primary difficulties task helping mem bers operate quietly apparent reluctance part engine manufacturers/distributors provide good muffler engine market K&B outstanding example com pany does its Sportster series engines should have purchase aftermarket muffler especially already paying muffler engine Another engine market will include effective muffler also set vibration isolators well engine MOKI made Hungary marketed Davis Diesel Devel opment muffler Soundmaster sold Davis Isomounts Check Davis specifications etcetera range engines 51 cu Control Line engine 36 Twin Mufflers automatically provided CL Marine twin engine photo shows MOKI 61 RC Pitts-style Soundmaster muffler Helos jets occasion take look some 1A-octave band readings few Helicopters ducted fan aircraft thing Helicopters seem share propeller-driven aircraft har monics fuselage fully encloses entire drive mechanism Helicopter uses good muffler shows very low decibel levels higher harmonics exhaust blade passage frequen cies total sound level also appears lower case ducted fan shows much same thing taking readings recent Fan Fly Fentress NALF impressed amount sound-level reduction area couple years ago common read 114-118 dBA time around saw 98 dBA less standard sound level meter aircraft flown Bob Vi olett fans turning 23-24000 rpm Bob will tell comes much development fan pipe ducting geometry total engineering really shows what possi ble Compare type reading aircraft powered CMB engine so-called nitro pipe Byron fan unit turning about 19000 rpm produced reading 115 dBA octave band analyzer dB levels up 100 fre quencies up maximum range 20000 Hz j state higher frequencies might travel far lower frequencies fact remains fly rela tively close proximity others rather moot point Quieter operation possible Bob Violett proves case next photo shows stable aircraft flown Bob daughter Patty Mid-Atlantic Fan Fly Bob advocate op erating ducted fans manner will permit use existing sites should vein Bob wrote piece titled Reduced Power April 1991 issue Inlet quarterly published Bob Violett Models Inc article has some excellent advice modelers re printed Bobs approval Portions might properly considered some type advertising however advice benefi cial model fliers relatively few modelers see publication new concept timely model fan jet engines years now commercial airline industry has us ing reduced power take-off weight runway conditions would permit goal Save fuel save unnecessary wear-andtear engines real aircraft engines de-rated ultimate power-producing capability Engine life safety operation full scale counterparts can operate concern engine life expectancy shouldnt BVM Inc have exper imenting techniques fuel systems result greatly ex tended engine life reliability advent efficient power systems airframes necessary operate engine full tilt entire flight Ineffi cient systems antiquated design required engine scream its guts out just keep model airborne history flying BVM jets no ducted fan engine produced manufacturer can put out its maximum power forever production run manufacturer engine can make small changes design materials improve power longevity product will long time before can buy 500 flight engine Per haps no dollar limit could have soon get best performance longevity out state-of-the-art engines must Use good fuel ie blended especially fan engines least 20% oil content run engine too lean Cease running engine anything goes wrong such pressure leak blown glow plug pipe seal etc Fix problem Operate engine reduced power except take-off se lected high speed fly-bys selected vertical climbs aerobatic ma neuvers Reduce power turnarounds during cruising flight much good advice Two very significant points last two recommendations follow bits ad vice would greatly reduce sound levels over full extent footprint covered aircraft Keep higher power oper ation close over site proper combined greater effort quiet efficient power operation will surely help flying site retention Everything would much improved could op erate types aircraft sites E 72 Model Aviation Moki engine 61 RC Bob Violetts stable PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing 1991 National Rally 1991 National Aeromodeling Rally held Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio tremendous success AMA modelers general public great cooperation weathermanlow 80s sunny modelers combined fly nearly 150 hours during two-day event Buckeye Aero Squadron Spirit America Show Teams put dazzling performances thrilled both modelers public alike Static model display souvenir sales concessions added carnival-like atmosphere An estimated crowd 8000 spectators attended event Articles Dayton Daily News public service announcements local ra dio stations television coverage Saturdays evening news helped draw public also publicity Cincinnati En quirer Coast Coast magazine Delta Airlines Sky magazine United States Air Force Museum unique attraction encouraged modelers attend modelers took time out flying tour enjoy exhibits largest aviation mu seums world spectators asked questions took home literature about AMA sport Hopefully some will become involved hobby result attending Rally least will gain knowl edge sport appreciation enjoy Taking place Dayton birthplace Wright brothers site countrys largest air bases home extraordinary aviation museum National Rally nostalgic aviation theme captivated modelers public luck next years Na tional Rally will just successful Make plans now mall shows Although summer fall prom ise months model flying fun too soon plan mall show Mall shows excellent club activity winter months create team atmosphere club promoting aero modeling public Public knowledge support impor tant factor finding keeping flying sites mall show may also encourage non-modelers get involved sport An influx new members can sometimes give club much-needed jumpstart providing volunteers officer candi dates manpower Most malls receptive modeling displays mall market ing offices report model aviation shows bring foot traffic other special event AMAs Marketing Department has literature giving helpful hints organize run successful mall show also provide pro motional handouts no cost clubs holding show en sure literature arrives time recommend requesting least month advance After mall show completed AMA will send mall show pin club members participated request form pins included package promotional literature Mall shows win-win situation everyone Clubs receive pub licity recognition themselves sport public troduced exciting hobby mall gets customers have choose mall set date contact AMA assistance information joint effort various clubs Alamogordo New Mexico gan experience flying site problems didnt search individu ally new sites formed coalition approached city government united organization Comprised Alamogordo Model Aviators Silent Flyers Model Gliders Spaceport Model Rocket Club Model Racecar Club coalition requested city allocate 10 acres park land modeling purposes site would used 250 mod elers communities including Alamogordo Las Cruces White Sands Missile Range Holloman Air Force Base coalition also proposed city financially assist con structing area modeling site capable hosting regional national contests argued such contests would create income city provided financial impact statements back claim estimated site could host six 12 contests per year including Flight Fest sites premier event After reviewing proposal city agreed lease land coalition help develop site list made citys coalitions responsibilities City Alamogordo installed road parking area cleared graded RC aircraft rocket area constructed RC model car RC Glider areas paved circles Control Line Helicop ter flying supplied electrical water service model car aircraft areas provided support acquiring benches signs road marker bleachers ntinpd on75 September 199173 sign marks entrance Hobby Park joint venture tween City Alamogordo New Mexico coalition area modeling clubs some creative thinking hard work mod elers Alamogordo now enjoy first-class flying site support city government Members Catalina R/C Modelers Cholla Choppers CIL Club joined forces mall show Foothills Mall Tucson Ar izona clubs reported high degree audience interest Mall shows great way clubs gain recognition support Jim Hoffman Phoenix Arizona shown above Windswept 4 Jim won $25 prize Demonstrating Outstanding Modeling Skills Craftsmanship model during Southwest CL Contest cash prize donated Yellow Cab Company teresting because associated modeling PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am Santa Maria California working RPV project Vandenberg AFB Unfortunately miss AMA Rally Dayton Ohio Indoor Nationals Johnson City Tennes see Free Flight Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Hopefully will make July Nationals Lawrenceville has busy year consulting projects remote-controlled un manned aerial vehicles UAVsthe new term RPVs Modelers can take pride contributions made modeling technology such projects success RPVs Gulf War great source personal professional satisfaction Vandenberg AFB actually using on-base model club flying facility clubs name Wingsnappers conduct flight operations very thankful club very gen erous cooperation support getting job done have also opportunity visit Tn-Valley R/C Clubs facility Santa Maria San Luis Obispo Sb Flyers Fly-In held Qesta Col lege has great meet California fliers note same degree enthusiasm Ive found everywhere go Giant Scale Fly-In San Luis Obispo well attended some really neat planes evidence visited Tom Easterday others discuss Reno-style Pylon Race will hold Madera California October event will first its kind large birdscopies Reno racers time have over 60 entries including fliers other countries Id like make show Im enjoying beautiful cool weather coast California far different enjoyable hot humid Florida weather time year witnessed unique twist Quickie 500 Pylon race Tn-Valley RIC Club club event fliers judged fast flying also building skills fabricating craft winners score combination building flying scores UAVs RPVs thought might interested what flying Vandenberg AFB 125 lb airplane fabricated Army Aero Composites Dave Scullys operation Medway Ohio conventional high-wing built-up structure mostly hardwood plywood employing two-wheel conventio nallanding gear powered A&M SACS 116 cuin 20 hp two-cylinder engine use Menz 28 x 12 prop flies about 100 mph max speed Stall speed just about 45 mph wingload ing about 7 lb/ft squared definitely model airplane employ BTA autopilot its controlled JR 347 PCM using big servos payload experimental laser sensor developed Schwartz Electro-Optics Orlando Florida have video transmitter downlinks gather sensor performance data also use Digicon Telemeter system Tachometer Model TT-01 mea sure flight velocity airspeed readout real help setting up landing Touchdown always 45 mph must hit approach end runway very precisely run off other end hundred twenty five pounds brakes doesnt stop very fast have added phenolic rub blocks wheels shorten landing roll flight control sluggish compared mo del Landings must set up precisely since ship just doesnt ma neuver rapidly modelone must plan ahead Great Passes just received word Johnny Clemens has left us real tragedy modeling since Johnny its ardent supporters have known Johnny years have always admired enthusiasm zest life Johnnys major contribution modeling long service Academy served terms both President vice presidentlonger other President AMA Johnny strong supporter acquisition own Headquarters facility dream helped make happen always Nationals always available needed working heart out AMA too bad modelers like Johnny Clemens Johnnys wit jokes legendary Hes kind Hall Famer will never another quite like him Wherever Johnny love thank sincerely accom pushed making aeromodeling exquisitely enjoyable fun hobby AMA extend condolences family friends world around will always remember him fondness D 74 Model Aviation Some members Santa Maria California Tn-Valley Club left right Chuck Barnes Chet Persons Patrick Mariett Gene dridge Don Brown Bill Tucker Dr Art Major president An enthu siastic group Tn-Valley Pylon Flyers Facility owned city club devel oped Vahon Yeterian founder Vandenberg AFB Wlngbusters RC Club Goldberg Ultimate witnessed first flight loves Vatton great help us flight test program Vandenbarns View Big Bird Fly-in San Luis Abispo California slightly somber mood around being written have just learned Johnnie Clemens passed away Dallas June 13 cant say wasnt somewhat expected still comes shock happens Johnnie served AMA ways lifetime would impossible count much less list addition serving eight years AMAs pres ident Johnnie served unbelievable 22 years AMA Executive Council considered himself peacemaker group Now dont know much peace Johnnie created can say Johnnie responsible lot pride organization Johnnie presented little bit dichotomy worked him AMA would forever preach needed add dignity AMA pick up microphone tell longest jokes known man Its funny now think back times groaned mere prospect Johnnie picking up mic rophone yet its going difficult think never hearing voice again Johnnie visionary AMA first envision AMA owning its own HQ made architectural model HQ building Reston big part laying out Somehow cant help thinking would have done same Mun cie project better health Johnnie uncanny ability however memory birthdays anniversaries swear Johnnie remembered birthdays nearly everyone knew wives kids dont know times Johnnie would remind anniversary kids birthdays Its also funny remember Johnnies stories him talking God usually about model airplanes Well Johnnie talk ing God now eavesdrop conversation Im sure would hear Johnnie telling God of wonder ful things AMA has done trying dignify everything said can hear him now saying see pictures Grand Marshall Saint Patricks day parade Dallas Somehow picture Johnnie Clemens will stick mind fit well however have bit advice God dealing Johnnie God dont give him microphone Godspeed Johnnie AMA will represented Johnnies memorial service John Worth Gene Hemple Its particularly appropriate John Worth Johnnie worked together well ac complished much 22 years Believe actually got out old Tipo flew Wright Brothers Contest Dayton couple weeks ago ball learned few things process First can still fly air plane Second can fly bifocals Its tough get old third still sunburn badly bleed fact got sunburned Saturday couldnt go back up Sunday Now remember always wore long-sleeved shirts contests following weekend AMA National Rally Dayton again able spend Saturday flying really impressed way Rally ran Everyone seemed have great time plenty flying some beautiful airplanes complaint heard heard over over about lack direction signs find way site Frankly always have problem Wright-Patterson gate have open weekends up back off National Road Air Force doesnt particularly like temporary signs over place stuck guess prefer hundreds people wandering around lost opposed eyesore signs AMA schedule keeping hopping lately FF Nation als Lawrenceville week insurance/safety committee meet ing next Tuesday Wednesday RC Masters starting Tuesday Florida may have miss due conflict its two weeks till RC CL Nationals week between Nationals Oshkosh Oh yeah Sally celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary July 23 right between Nationals Oshkosh can get having adjust schedule AMAs growth rate has dropped little behind previous years approximately 2 percent isnt anything panic over may indicative leveling off activity model aviation per haps have simply signed up vast majority fly model airplanes either case its pretty much agreed lim iting factor growth places fly need to obtain flying sites keep ones already have may popular think day will have come effective mufflers will required internal combustionpowered model airplanes flying site save may very well own surprising to have someone out crowd AMA Annual meeting chastise AMA having instituted some across-the-board noise rules Vince gave outline progress Muncie site George Steiner gave excellent presentation frequency control Howard Crispin presented latest noise reduction technology wasnt too bad annual meeting Now could figure out get people attend Another very nice thing unveiled meeting new book Sound Model Aeronautics written Howard distributed AMA think copy will sent AMA chartered club Enough month Keep em flying Dues Cont pg 71 age 19 over July 11992 Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance subscrip tion Model Aviation Second Adult Membership$22 age 19 over July 1 1992 living same address Open Full Member Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance No publication Senior Citizen Membership$30 age 65 above Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Youth Full Membership$14 age 19 July 1 1992 Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Life Membership$1500 Contact AMA detailed information regarding Life Membership program Affiliate Membership$20 Membership foreign modelers providing insurance coverage flying United States PR Cont pg 73 coalition modeling clubs agreed pave main aircraft runway also rocket launch pad funding permitted fi nanced improvements donations local sources also agreed keep noise levels minimum overfly hous ing area provide maintenance site Thanks some creative thinking hard work diligence modeling clubs Alamogordo now have custom-designed site endorsed supported city Perhaps club can follow lead Alamogordo modelers youre searching next flying site First unite other area clubsthere strength numbers Second look ways make proposed flying site attractive site managerif can benefit hobby eager help Finally contact AMA Flying Site Assistance package full information help develop proposal successfully acquire flying site Way go next time club holds contest fun fly approach local merchants businesses prizes Usually merchants happy help able Take Pride America Update President Bush signed law Take Pride America Act end 101st Congress last bills passed enjoyed broad bipartisan support legislation establishes permanent Take Pride America fice US Department Interior enables office sol icit accept donations private organizations authorizes Con gress appropriate funds permits volunteer workers also provides opportunity Americans donate time resources campaign tax-free allowing Take Pride fice allocate resources needed TPIA Act sustains interdepartmental participation federal partnership has successful its six-year history Continued page 83 September 1991 75 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road HamIlton OH 45013 June 13 1991 Day Sorrow Past President AMA member Model Aviation Hall Fame Johnny Clemens passed away due complications long illness remember 1979 reading Johnnys Hall Fame write up pages Model Aviation magazine article said Johnny Clemens old Methuselah its just has highly visible figure world aeromodeling long long time dozen years ago Johnny infected modeling bug early 1922 18 years later 1940 opened hobby shop Hobby Counter ran 51 years Prior opening Hobby Counter Johnny connected largest manufacturers model airplanes Comet Models reputed earliest Comet models family natural energetic outgoing person like Johnny Clemens would eventually become actively involved AMA activities Prior being elected AMAs president 1970 time another held al elected appointed office AMA Johnny also highly visible international scene serving vice president FA Committee International Aeromodel ing ClAM including service Chairman ClAM Informa tion Education Subcommittee Johnny served US voting delegate ClAM head AMA annual delegation FAI meetings Johnny District VIII vice president years moving force behind bringing National Model Airplane Champi onships Dallas 1950 served contest director event Johnny instrumental establishing relationship existed years between Navy AMA what re member good old days Navy Nationals As member AMA Contest Board personally drafted very first Con trol Line rules used AMA Johnny handled important public re lations responsibilities liaison AMA Navy Hobby Industry Association media years MC annual post-Nationals 8 Ball Banquet thank-you affair Navy generous assistance na tional competitions As longest serving president AMA Johnny focused ef forts securing better public image modeling improv ing communications AMA organization itself Paramount Johnnys beliefs AMA should continue battle model ers rights needs especially respect additional RC fre quencies obtaining flying sites letter late last year Johnny admitted slowly losing health battle making attempt pass along through series phone calls letters information concerning people made significant contributions AMA aeromodeling kind peo ple may easily overlooked people Johnny felt should documented hard work relayed infor mation Art Leneau Maurice Teters others did want gotten first jobs AMA organize AMA held Na tional Championships Fortunately Johnny Clemens knew wealth information able share notes practical tips Navy years assisted greatly creating present Nationals Operations Manual During long illness able talk Johnny hospital several times talked about AMA future AMA able get several very good ideas Johnny enjoyed keeping currentmaking contributionright last possible opportunity Johnnys lifeblood telling jokesespecially about modelers remember today goes like St Peter devil talking day about state affairsyou know modern medicine people living longer know devil said its really boring around herenot much ought get some kind activity going St Peter replied Hey would great have big model airplane contest second thought dont think would fair because good fliers up devil retorted Oh thats okay lets have contest because Contest Directors down Well can have contest now best CD just walked through Pearly GatesE 76 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 scene above April Executive Council meeting Howard Crispin left enjoy moment Ed Mccullough receives commemorative T-shirt Guess says diddly squat other person unsung heroes major small contest country monitor frequencies handle impound registration keep scores What away some slower hours first time ever saw gang impound wave also promised guys wouldnt print names really see appreciate R scene May 31 FAI Heli Montgomery County MoacI copter team trials shows Horace Helicopter Association Hagen CD left Allen two clubs hosting FAI Hel Helper president Minia icopter Team Trial Shown ture Rotary Wings Northern above Russ Coxe president Virginia MRWV two club cooked fried clubs joined together put sweated served con fine team trial contest cession stand three days pride AMA Johnny Clemens 191 2-1991 Connetcut Maine / Masaadtusetts / New Hamp*e Rhode Idand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 Houlton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essen Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 B Greenwich Ave West Warwicir RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Cape Cod Council Model Airplane Clubs three clubs Cape Cod Cape Cod R/C Club Discover Flying R/C Club Otis Model Aircraft Club have formed CCCMAC coordinate activities keep other informed policies ban quet held Mildreds Chowder House April 61991 Bill Mon tague did excellent job MC evening Senator Henri Raus chenbach talked about community relations Coast Guard Ensign Ewell Long talked about rescue techniques mechanics hel icopters flying Several awards prizes presented Roys R/C Hobby New England Hobby donated some prizes about 63 people present Barb would like thank clubs inviting us great time Instructing hire some people charging flight instruction Some have own facilities insurance have no problem fact probably performing good service However have problem person uses club facility charges flight instruction some cases dont inform students club instruction available some students arent club members isnt fair club might defined business pursuit may affect insurance coverage paying flight instruction club facility ask around may able obtain good instruc tion paying Spectacle Pond Float Fun Fly Discover Flying R/C Club sponsored event held May 11-12 1991 26 fliers about 50 aircraft Saturday fine day winds quite strong Sunday met nine-year-old Jay Baker heard about CCCMAC banquet Jay becoming quite skilled pilot flying pond has participating Com bat events held Cape previous column wrote about Stearman Sam Abdow building model now complete shown nhntnfl September 1991 77 ruyuaIuu uayvvuUI Fifty Year AMA Members Recently have talked two people have AMA members over 50 years have mem ber 50 years would like mention column Let know send picture have Senator Henri Rauschenbach CG Ensign Ewell Long Dave Eldredge presents 50-year AMA patch Ed McCarty Bill Montague R presenting painting Bill Parandes 1 modeler banquet paintings done Bill Sam Abdow model Stearman full-scale background New Yo4t New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT II John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 70 Froelich Farm Rd Ilickaville NY 11801 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 5 Broadway Yonkera NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple La Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Coatello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Junchkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saxter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts As AMA member individual group 139229 involved way another multi-faceted hobby/sport aer omodeling goes what impact will have upon society future strictly up us As looks things appear bright prospect let us maintain vigilant quiring yet encouraging attitude thus earning respect con fidence public large well other Let safety overall concern Now turn corner enter new era aeromodeling wit Giant Scalea mounting concept involving Radio Controlled model aircraft weighing much 100 lb per copy thus exceeding con siderable margin current weight-limit 55 lb mandated AMA rules undoubtedly already aware AMA working conjunction lnternationai Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA undertake joint experimental testing program aimed de termining feasibility safety standards involved such activi ties Further sayeth Pertinent Points Prospective Pilots planning get started flying Radio Controlled model aircraft will certainly interested certain enlightening obser vations Mr John Bruns appearing recent issue clubs news letter MAAW Flyer John flight instructor Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY such excellent position offer number constructive suggestions ease lot seeking become accomplished miniature aircraft pilots John favors AO-size engine anything larger stage learning process flying characteristics much smoother opinion learner does need hottest ABC pump trainer feels so-called sportcraft best able resist impact imposed student pilot beginners Mr Bruns favors four-channel radio Le throttle rudder elevator aileron Most importantly warns fly alone fly times presence reliable instructor during training period Visual Arts Department case become bored monthly palaver note seek break monotony enriching text bits photographic ineptness interspersed mercifully vastly supe rior production various contributors shall begin months collection shot made Nick Ziroli recent contest picture took last year Cradle Aviation Expo booth operated Show Meroke Radio Control Club 1990 edition Expo along descriptive notes simply got lost shuffle hence failed appear column guys have kindly understanding regarding regrettable omission have sportingly accepted apology rate picture best wishes fine group Welcome news Chopper Chaps reproduce part important article appearing IRCHA Bulletin newsletter International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association written its secretary Tim Nash has say First notice no longer AMA National Airplane Cham pionships last year Courtesy IRCHA some folks listening us AMA events name finally includes us Heli guys IRCHA will running Helicopter portion 1991 AMA Nationals Nationals will held Lawrenceville Illinois again year Helicopters will flying 17 miles away Mt Carmel Airport did 1990 first time Helicopter com petition will flown main site other events except Soar ing Gear up Secured 78 Model Aviation 1 Though known highly regarded AMA members con nection assortment Headquarters duties Bob Underwood does appear photographs would imagine main title Technical Director would believe what huge assortment responsibilities inherent brief title dedication rare talents say hail Bob see Bob fielding members question years District 2 membership meet ing 1991 WRAM show weiisviue area maii Plane ocexy recent edition club newsletter WAS Ilappenin edited Milt Green reports example good PR characterized plan ning groups annual banquet featured guests lo cal mayor lady Milt cited success affair reported following encouraging response hizzonor few brief remarks Mayor complimented club ex cellent facilities have developed field noted pleasure constructive use found particular property behalf village WeIlsviIie Mayor thanked club pay ing taxes land add Nice going WASPS nere soory connecoeo wion mis nexo snot wnicn mignt just well relate brief rather late date goes involves Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VlcePresldent 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Eiiis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr Hew Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaiy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8970 Wow National Fun Fly Dayton Ohio now history two outstanding days enhanced weather friendly personalities participants event should held District III year Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson provided fabulous backdrop Anyone interested past current aviation found some thing interest multitude aircraft display research library fantasticscale documentation abounds Two AMA air show teams Buckeye Aerosquadron Spirit America Show Team performed very admirable fashion certainly have developed superb style public presenta tion oecial thank offered ladies gentlemen Spirit America Show Team Publicity key success modeling show Bill Baker AMA Headquarters staff generated post-editorial report Rally may interested some information Seven newspapers published information Rally cover age included Cincinnati Dayton Muncie Van Wert Fifteen ra dio stations aired public service announcements and/or interviews Four television stations produced video airing during event Magazines recognized National Rally included Boys Life Chevy Outdoors Coast Coast Delta Sky Highways Motorhome Magazine above can see aeromodel ing publicity very positive event Several District Ill AVPs helped produce Rally Included Dave Ellis West Virginia John Hathaway Pittsburgh Jay Mealy Clearfield Joe Vislay Toledo Jays wife Judy also helped AMA trailer Thanks again folks AMA club members long distance attended Rally following pictures provide highlight some attendance Modeling events provide excellent place us swap stories Sometimes stories createdtry AVP Jay Mealys son Chris attendance nifty little fun-fly model demonstrating ability engine stopped low inverted pass Instead rolling upright Chris made inverted landing damage being removal top glow plug As Chris prepared next flight discovered landing gear broken question can land upside down damage landing gear see Chris might ask him about some additional excitement produced September 1991 79 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Radio Control Aircrafters Buffaio New York Mike Kundrat STARS Brad- Marva Clingerman Prop ford PennsylvaniaFloppers Tim Treneff Licking Co Flyers Harry Burcham Black Swamp Flyers Ellis Mealy assist flight line Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Ron Gray wife Universal SIgnalsRIC Flyers Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Noith Carolina Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT V Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferriwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetleville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 RPV/UAV There have articles concerning remotely piloted ve hicles now commonly called unmanned aerospace vehicles number publications articles quite often very well done much enhance versatility aircraft have blatantly ignored very important facet very ex istence heritage contributions aeromodelers technology performance also small matter individuals also long-standing members Academy after-glow Gulf War should provide little credit mem bers AMA President Don Lowe has engaged RPV work years both employee United States Air Force directly volved research development Wright-Patterson AFB recent years consultant Don alone type work names read like roll call active AMA members num ber well known area competition setting world records District IV far being alone re gard Maynard Hill former AMA President best known among model ers world records has set still holds such things Radio Control speed distance altitude duration May nard has instrumental development number radiocontrolled vehicles military has own consulting design facility purpose Maynard has also invented demonstrated electrostatic autopilot vehicles several members have intimately involved what probably best known RPVs active service Pioneer manufactured AAI Cokeysville Maryland RPV became well known result Gulf War group Iraqi troops surrendered Pioneers next photo Bic Green standing new AAI product Bic has involved Pioneer very beginning Bics background Bic well known Radio Control Pattern flier District IV actively competes F3A Bic alone AAI Steve Stricker known flying Tournament Champi ons also flies AAI current president Radio Control Modelers Baltimore Ron Stahl also part team Incidently Ron will heading up team will put MARC Show next year Another important member involved Pioneer Mike Dean Mike active duty US Navy stationed Patuxent River Na val Air Test Center Mike flew Pioneer long time test program also completed tour board battleship Gulf area before recent crisis during first deployment air craft Mike president Patuxent Aeromodelers active member IMAA follows naturally because father Bob Dean District IV director IMAA Pioneer Giant model think Pioneer something should see aircraft Bic standing next photo taken AAI dis play MARC Show June 1 aircraft company develop ment called Guardian big radio controlled aircraft has 34 foot high aspect-ratio wing Guardian designed fly altitudes high 15000 feet have duration 15 hours powered 75 hp engine Among other things vehicle mostly invisible due its composite construction district can probably identify individuals involved level radio control activity should make point relate sport very important aspect countrys defense ces Much technology used vehicles developed miniature aircraft AMA members actively involved levels categories model flying talk pol iticians out about flying sites should inform extremely important contribution aviation District Happenings Two significant events held district during month June unfortunately both held same weekend fact several events held first week end month probably interfered some planning Anyway two events FAI Helicopter team selection MARC Show held within few miles other team selection held District Columbia RC Club field Germantown Maryland part park system de cided use Maryland site after some difficulty use Manassas National Battlefield site adverse problem process fact meet took place during un usual hot spell no radio problems encountered accord ing sources accident second event MARC Show Timonium Maryland considerably exhibitors year hope show will continue grow very likely move larger building fairgrounds will soon necessary Some ex hibitors chose go out field Saturday evening demon strate products press others able attend treated some outstanding demos would probably beneficial some means transport could set up take interested par ties out site lack adequate parking precludes general tendance feel sure anyone saw Florio competition fun fly air craft Sunfly flown Jim Martin Hobby Lobby impressed exhibitors would sure profit live ex posure Some exhibitors including Nick Ziroli first time John Kirk stepping down overall director show has worked since start Ron Stahl current club president will taking over operation Basically nothing changes except effort grow CASA Cross Country Soaring meet also held few miles away weekend other events within easy driving distance Timonium Richmond Area RC Club held Pattern contest over same period show grows enough perhaps some alternatives could take place some other schedules D 80 Model Aviation Renew @1 See Card Page 99 V Alabama Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneasee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 yarn St Gibsonville FL 33534 Gustavo Diaz E-12 Fraiias Gunynabo PR 00657 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Th Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 James M Doc Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Frequency Coordinator Bsrnis Fields P0 Bon 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen Phone 904 6642517 FL 32048 Contest season now live District V want AMA rule book write Ill send Theyre free no charge So far month Ive Memphis watch Memphis Area Soaring Society stuff Also Courtland Alabama witness Dick Halls Spring Fling Fort Payne catch DeKaIb RIC Flyers quar ter scale event Corinth Mississippi see Meridian Modelers Third Annual Fun-Fly Tampa Florida witness Marion County Model Aircraft Flyer Ben efit local hospital next 21/2 weeks have five flying fields possible enjoy trying keep prom ises made ran District V VP office want see what AMA VP looks like invite blowout First come first served South Ocala Florida near little town Belleview Marion County Model Association has nice flying field U Childrens Miracle Network Telethon Day before yesterday Sunday attended Flyers Rally Benefit critically ill chil dren Ray Brown charity coordina tor Robert Jones Contest Coordinator Everybody good time pay two dollars get field money went directly University Florida Shands Hospital bottom previous column Ray Brown Robert Jones master minded oversaw Marion County Model Aircraft Associations efforts con duct fliers rally benefit did nice job Greg Rita Wilmon Ocala Florida busy watching others fly cle verly took picture standing next George Nichols P-51 Pictured below Georges P-51 geared engine George built scratch claims flies perfectly cannot re member engine displacement George seen picture inset gear retracts flight has flaps help takeoffs landings bottom previous column Gene Sanchez Ed Ruark tuning up little plane John Lindas Brandon Model Flyers fun fly bash Plenty people background waiting turn F See two pretty girls Mary Ann Grey Sonnia Barber watching Brandon Model Flyers Tampa Fun Fly needed have picture taken order make report Fun Fly complete September 1991 81 picture above Karen Blair Karen built Ugly-Stick model herself waiting turn fly herself model very well constructed men better look out John Hudson Linda Cooley con ducted area fun fly Tampa Florida June 2 everybody neighborhood showed up share fun gaggle spectators contestants alike stare awe four full-size aircraft buzzing Marion County Florida Model Association entertaining everyone flights real-size WW II AT6s RC show team demonstrations drawings prizes like fees donations will go Shands Hospital University Florida benefit crit ically ill children Florida southern Georgia First its kind model airplane club president Robert Jones promises continue effort D Illinois Indtana Kentucky Miasoun VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District Vi Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate VIce PresIdents Ron Ballard 5 Boa 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buanell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency CoordInator Paul Holaten 616 W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7786 h election year district know have spoken about once year want remind impor tance event An election measurements have indicate like dislike what Please sure vote time comes Im ballot let know what kind job think have done voting against feel Ive let down please vote put back office Ive done well vote appreciated No vote tells us nothing As writing know other person consid ering running against election know working hard us right now may make good VP district Only winning would let us know sure Ive already talked him about encouraged him run time read Ill know sure going would rather give name time case decides back off Later maybe Since know district several districts election year would like say something about though have Council works well together part always room some new blood would no need have elections Weigh vote carefully sure look track rec ords districts VP other candidates may find its time change Whatever exercise right vote election Ap proximately 10% voted district last time Id like see near 100% lose Remember could care less about competition still need some support Council other things such insurance issues Vote Alas weather has taken its toll time first two weekends going great trips weather changed last minute end high hopes total waste son got out new trainer headed field some training managed get often enough get him well way joining neophyte RC pilot completed some take offs landings has learned few basic maneuvers such snap rolls As can see time lost big mistake made letting him fly own airplane Super Hots Now wants take own Hmmm Maybe better get out old Hots wrecked few years back Ill have something fly though know read about ground-breaking Mun cie probably last month trip did make earlier month big thrill know question spending much money such project bennies doing its well worth Besides know its good invest ment Can imagine place like Oshkosh model airplanes know no other nation such site can hold major events having look over county site generally has too compromises can hold major events special terest groups such IMAA museum will seen tour Indiana could go on know understand already Shoot talk about enough guess Im just proud can its district did get Mint Julep Scale meet down Rough River close home during rainy weekend took chance tired staying home Anyway saw reduced turnout event weather sure stopped lot people Thats too bad cause lot flying going great thing Fun Scale turnout believe filled very well other Scale events fact events think no time regular Scale events memory serves right think least 20 flying event Again great day bull sessions never got too hot whole day meant could work around chatting Cal Etlel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Florisant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 time though took some time watch flights really liked P-38 days i may build really like power up front impressive Hey did find July column screwed up Did really think Id lost mind sent it just fine During paste up paragraphs got shuffled around Move part about Rich mond Indiana club after first two pictures Maybe will bean ar ticle can make better sense wish hadnt happened wasnt first time Ive seen happen also see sometimes making grammar changes believe could challenged As long dont change too much ruin what Im trying say can stand some changes change char acter statement Im trying make get bent out shape Enough travels got some pictures district its time show first comes group Po plar Bluff Missouri call themselves Freelancers RC Club event hold year builders contest As can see photo fellahs serious group builders hav ing trouble picking got may want sneak back Cheetah Before go Ive got tell Ive finally gotten Missouri again gods gave us break weather long enough two delightful events happen Ill telling about next month Ive promising long time tell finally made Enough now . 82 Model Aviation Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kanaas City MO 84114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 next photos trom Latayette Cloud jockeys ot Latayette indiana As usual successful event guys As can see yourself show filled ceiling beautiful air planes dont mind Ill just fill up rest column photos Iowa MichigM / Minnesota Wiscoflain V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice PresIdent Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 41098 Asaociate Vice PresIdents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzger 2525 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Weal 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L Steve Dudzinski East 9278 FlorIda Livonia Ml 48150 come Nationals again few weeks left pre pare models Rumor has may Northwest Coast next year will Muncies turn show what AMA can modelers Don Lowe gave Executive Council member tag says Dont yell Im volunteer has long trying period pushing forward idea national model sport flying site seems complaints too few people will see site Well image will generate will everyones benefit Look what EAA has done full-size sport aviation Gone Flying. Forever very sad news phoned Panch Morris great little guy Johnny Clemens left us first became member EC great help orientation welcome confidante great fun dig through old very old modeling mags see photos having fun aeromodeling very prominent personage Nationals idea Na tional Fun Flys came active thoughts will miss phone calls thoughts Muncie direction AMA should follow having known him will always warm remembrance last column related demise State Meet Well CL cat egory contest will run Rouge Park September Keep watching contact Marc Warwashana want extra information OK photographers out need pics western end districtand make members models col umn can see read what others doing give some recognition am running short such material have dig through what have taken help library new format column may present problem estimating number charac ters needed its worth try too much sameness leads deter ioration nitro situation going very interesting Maybe should resurrect formula used UKsome gas amyl acetate thinkbut its still no substitute Its like trying copy balsawood Went up visit Frankenmuth Model Flyers Club famous town eye-opener never visited before guys treated extremely well tour traditional meal have great field close middle town part community Look up tour area Sounds like floatplanes needed year fields under water heavy cleanup sessions required return fields flying condition again read some members complaining placement pond Muncie well least float-planers will taken care possibly well return ROW Free Flighters District Roundup MARCS thinking just thinking renewing its fab ulous Sailplane Symposium 1992 Twin Cities has unique infor mation line program membership use sounds extremely teresting Lets have details please e St Croix Valley has two new safety officers Gary Utley Mike Sewell Does club have Bong Eagles mention Kenny Lane has book pho tos newspaper clippings history model aviation Mil waukee RUF Stuf has new editor staff Congrats David Flick RAMS has logo-watches its members has formed sup port group called what else EWES million attaboys Ra cine RCC because sponsor no less two junior baseball teams VAM going help EM seaplane base during EM week Finally Grassfield Modelers can divided three groups make things happen watch things happen wonder what happened E Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Take Pride America partnership between government private sector helps provide real solutions environ mental problems further stewardship ethic America Farragut Flyers honored National Semifinalists Take Pride America Awards Ceremony last year efforts improve Farragut State Park Idaho TPIA program great ve hicle AMA clubs gain positive publicity recognition helping ensure environmental future nation formation packet about program call write AMAs Marketing Department next month September 1991 83 Leroy SalIence 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 60701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 en JUCKSO tne LOS ignais flu Morners Day session Leroy Setterlee photo Steve enqwst ana Mel Shapper Grasaflelds Feed Fly Boyd Bowdlsh photo uoraon van uaiens pnoto 0 tIle Kalamazoo Tflunderbirds display county DARE exhibit PRCont pg 75 Mareas Lolislana New Odehoisa Tees V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII VIce-PresIdent 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Asacolate Vice Preeldefita Chuck Andraka 606 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816 AVPffrequeflcy CooiUtar GM Horsirnan PO Box 490 Spring Branch TX 78070 AMA Dieplay Coordinator Karen HopkIns 5515 Brldgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroillon TX 76006 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Slant laid 26 Oakrldge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Slevena 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1136 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Houston Texas District 8 Fly-In Fly-In featured aspects mod eling just about type model Ron Nelson Alief Air Fame Houston Texas displaying Art Chester Jeep Model isa Haffke desIgn K&B 40 disappointed turnout District 8 meeting num ber issues discussed major issue lawsuit against AMA pertaining Control Line Speed accident California District 8 Fly-In will held Oklahoma 1992 So start making plans attendC 84 Model Aviation L Jeff Lehmam Houston Texas HARKS club immaculate 30% Ultimate weighIng 195 lb Engine 42 Sache Gene Hempei presenting 55 Weber superlol rvlce Award .. trlct 8 Fly-In gentleman works very hard promotIng model aviation having fun crave Inalvlauals enaursa sun aireco traffic park cars left right Brad Lawson Bob Lawson Charles Copeiand Maff Hanson eame OT tL moaeisru uisonct 8 Fly-In left ngru nocrom row Ron Heiser Dale Hungerford Dimmitt Perldna Dieter Martin Back row left right Carl Clark Frank Williams Jack Fox Jorge 5neiaer quarKer-scais upr LnlpmunL model has strobe landing lIght talking pilaf. few members Bay Port Aero Club Deer Park Texas left right Randy Martin Doug Greer David Tanner Tim Harris Walter Ward Colorado Kansas Nab asic North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis DItulct IX VIce-PresIdent 8027W 81st Cirde Avada Co 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672750 Asacolats Vies Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th SI Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/n Radio Service Center 918 5 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3286 L Associate vice president Tom Boyd Nebraska writes Thanks look Nebraska again Frontier Flyers Fremont Nebraska have rechartered growing membership dedicated fun fliers typical problems dues insurance confusion still have fine following Lincoln Sky Knights ran out room mall show rain delayed Scale contest first ever Novice Pat tern contest Great way rebuild interest Pattern annual Fun Fly Barbecue drew big crowd relaxed pilots Desert Storm Trooper returned ready retire hear RCers should join Nebraska Free Flighters Hand Launch Profile Jet Glider contest thats mouthfulsounds like fun though much needed pitch chase exercise NFFs making inroads University Nebraska orga nizing supporting University Model Airplane Club newCook pavilion dream Indoor site NFF working great PR promote local newspaper carried quarter-page article NFF Tom Winter got nice promotional educational interview radio TV models construction materials instructional demonstration Congratulations fellows want introduce welcome Loup Valley Flyers Ne braska group chartered clubs District IX primary undertaking Robert McClure will somewhat unique group have three flying sites two counties four cities un der club Eight 12 crowd gathered miles Long City-North Loup area What excellent fellowship will Good luck Im sure well hearing Allan Worrest through Toms report introduces Lincoln Area Soaring Society LASS 1981 RC Sailplane enthusiasts Lincoln saw necessity having club provides unique needs year organized LASS chartered #1853 AMA first objectives acquire use flying site suited Soaring accomplished about six months after club organized large numbers LASS energetic club sup ported 82 later Nationals held Lincoln supplying lo cal manpower flying site Soaring event active community youth services area contests night flys fun flys have good newsletter As two RC Sailplane clubs state LASS strictly si lent modelsSailplanes Electrics Though located Lincoln welcome members throughout region AVP Tom Boyd also reports well save another month continues stated wanted organize District IX meeting Nebraska Hastings Skylarks jumped wanted sponsor Hastings sure Omaha fliers would slow down bit join us north south west could find us too year Commitments prior obligations have pre vented organizing help program time secure commitments time Headquarters personnel has spoken will try again fall 1992 Keep flying high Tom Whoa Travis has gotta jump Well what revoltin de velopment District IX waited out year 1990 put off promotion Rusa Mifler 980 N 3rd Carringlon ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 87401 Jim Rlcketta 516 5 CloudaB Sioux Falls SD 57103 district meeting could done specifically Nebraska fall District meeting whole lot easier put together Na tionals weve number Nationals Nebraska Theres lot can-do area Im having hard time delaying dis trict meeting another year asking another state pick up go such short notice think 1992 meeting spoken time well see wants come rescue fall members can en joy grow resources expertise typically brought together district meetings Also dont want miss out AMA budget money year passed last year having meeting District meeting budget money does carry over year next used way should changed opinion $2500 allotted yearly enough district meet ing anywhere especially district travel distances AVPs long Have ever tried travel north south area can go coast coast about what costs go Denver Colorado Bismarck North Dakota VP budget typically tapped lot out-of-pocket expenses absorbed personally number folks meeting Also local clubs typically make some substantial donations Id like able skip year once let meeting kitty build up adequate amount good good facili ties etc cost volunteer officers personal money par ticipate District IX has pioneer full-blown district meetings format process has used other districts much success has struggle over years get Executive Council buy idea money should set aside used good membership smaller meetings Nationals Rallys lot local fliers unable participate Feedback has consistently demonstrated value district meeting about pass up success stories district past 10 years Well have good meeting fall Just pa tient look plans announcements little later year Well beginning sound like soapbox item Ill prob ably get some hot mail calls Thats okay job up grabs three years Tom Boyd would probably like some relief get retirement lets get some help goin out E September 1991 85 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 88207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82804 PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HQ703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviationsubscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertising Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission information full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Mzotia CalIfornIa HawaiI Nevada / Utah X DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DIstfSct X VIcePresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 961-6637 ~16 addreea EMAIL 7824747 Aseoclate Vice Prealdenta Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aba HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrio 8252 E Tumey Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7929 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Kai P Jensen 535 B Moans Lana Reno NV 99502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John Krohn 11227 Hadley St Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 95136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85745 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Beverly Wisniewaki 3316 South Kiowa Blvd Lk Havssu City AZ a6403 Frequency Coordinators George SteIner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95926 Phone 9163621982 L Cloy Marez 2626W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 hundred thousand enthusiastic spectators looked Cap itol City Barnstormers took sky time What thrill airshow center mile-long runway fans stacked ten deep behind safety rope McClelland Air Force Open House Ap preciation Day returning Desert Storm Troopers main man Rush Limbaugh flesh delivered keynote address usually shadow military teams Thunderbirds Blue Angels No majors time think AMA would pump-up proud over resulting show 30 short minutes over 20 objects flew came went up Ill save de tails show team antics another time Twenty minutes after show ended packed up motor home off Lost Hills Free Flight championships about five hours trip just short Colinga California 1-5 got best inside dual left-hand side Air Force Two tread steel-belted separated carcass broke off end tire holding other became steel-belted whip ravaging underside motor home time coasted stop 70-plus mph brake lines torn out propane lines ripped off emergency cable wound itself around axle much much result $700 tow bill six-hour ride back Sacramento cab truck took turns bouncing heads off ceiling knees off dash What really makes mad is1the fact again missed something Ive trying catch last two yearsa good Free Flight contest Hang Free Flighters Ill make yet Pictured below District Ten party wagon being winched trailer long ride home Wow feels just like last week turn report happenings assigned area must magazine lag time some thing nature Anyway theres lots report goes January 1 came some real good cold weather brave enough attend local New Years Day fun fly Lo gan Utah field Bridgerland RC Clubs outing have say very well attended Other clubs Utah area having fun snow including Ute RC Club club loaded bunch real go-getters make hobby something should proud club field located state land called Jordan River Park city Salt Lake has provided matching funds improve parcel land much better flying site Thanks go out Geoff Styles back AMA Headquarters jumping horn straighten out little mix-up Army Corps En gineers over old issue wetland So now Utes living proof AMA does work us very helpful way east ern clubs would envious field its paved runway park ing lot comforts home president club year Ron Christensen picture taken Walt Staff way warm 200 field gathering opportunity get St George Fun Fly again though VW bus lost its heart American Fork still made rest 300 miles pulled VW Rabbit pickup says modelers arent ingenious types people Thanks goes Leon Orton says truck hasnt run right since trip weather St George didnt cooperate again year came good time renewing old friendships seeing new proj ects fly Larry Wolfe Jet Hanger Hobbies some aircraft doing some impressive flying Maue Chie wowed crowd engine-out auto-gyro 500 feet tumbling end-over-end way down After landing feet admitted tumble wasnt planned crowd seemed completely under control Brigham City Fliers held its annual RC Auction April 20 al full house hobbyists static display brought overwhelm ing number quarter-scale aircraft year craftsmanship excellent Although time limit due previously scheduled basketball game auction completed time due great co ordinating club members Great job guys looks like month August going full month tra veling have calendar trips Winnemucca Reno Billings So clubs northern Nevada wondering what AVP looks like prepared worst will coming through plan visit fly fields last thing dont want anyone forget Utah State Pattern Championships going held Bridgerland RC Club field August 3-4 contest usually brings some really talented pilots fair warning get out practice Novice through FAI will go six rounds two days keeping best four flight scores always computer scorekeeping contestant judging will used Thats guy back Reggl Thanks Marc As usual bangup report slamdunk AVP Flash AVP John Krohn will contestant Unlimited Champion ship weekend October 5-6 Madera California picture follows John displays Sea Fury 488 San Gabriel Valley RC League club meeting Summers Gotta Fly Leading Edge Reginald R Keyawa 86 Model Aviation guys ringing New Year big way Jamboree being wInched up 300-mile trek back Sacramento now promised little late Herrres Marc DistrIct Ten AVP John Krohn displaying entry Unlimited Cham pIonship Good luck John Win Gipper obviously going too late just heard Homer Davenport Days August 4 neat relaxed fly-in arent pressures just nice place fly event run some very nice people site school field isnt asphalt flying area very nicely laid out youre flying rest family can take events town Plucked following about young AJ Seaholm Horse feathers Billings Flying Mustangs newsletter Seems like Mike Sperry wife took AJ along Vegas April Formula race AJ picked up plane Lyle Larson chose engine Henry Bartle go-power managed tenth out 30plus pilots included zeroed heat Way go AJ Wouldnt say Lyle Henry Mike Mrs Sperry really super folk Also Mustangs will host 91 Montana State Pattern Champi onships August 31/September 1 Should superior meet time read Executive Council may have voted hold 92 Na tionals Corvallis Oregon Chip Smith Na tionals coordinator came out HQ couple weeks ago early June looked over Corvallis Airport site Na tionals feels comfortable site couple other people look over also comfortable layout will required convince Coun cil have heard some local Free Flighters interested get ting involved Nationals Oregon may decide go ahead plans combined Nationals site know some good news just got note Mike Hazel Mike said going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low former format contest calen dar reports event articles photos clas sifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 will nice see FL back print weve missing Barry Kurath wrote what follows did make couple small editing changes fit text editor otherwise its pure Barry named Celebration Silent Flight first venture Electric events resounding success May 4 EMAC Evergreen Model Airplane Club PASS Portland Area Sailplane Society spon sored combined Electric/Soaring fun-fly old EMAC field east Vancouver weather beautiful turnout large flying great Blazers won What could ask Thirty three fliers attended Seattle Spokane Grants Pass Portland/Vancouver area crowd spectators also im pressive size enthusiasm flights greeted applause through out day Some 70-plus aircraft stood out mind included Bob Benjamins 60 Cobalt-powered Waco bipe original design Tiger Kitten Doug Boyds Sinus Sail plane powered 05 FAI-wind Cobalt Ben Almojuelas Showmaster electrified version Ken Willard design Showmonster 200% 60-powered version Jerry Holcombs Super Chip Sailplane Concept EP Helicopter powered Trin ity off-road car motor seven 1200 mAh SCR cells Rob Woods fleet aerobatic planes Rob entered tiny 02-powered aer obatic plane six-cell duration event making flight excess 11 minutes Scale airplanes attendance included Porterfield Mike Bambergs Klemm unfortunately folded wing de stroyed Taylorcraft flew exceptional realism except no exhaust noise fact quiet field CD Jerry Holcomb able listen soft classical music day ex cept watching big game portable TV Glider contingent also strong Tom Brightbills new Dodgson Saber drawing lot attention Doug Boyd new variable-diameter drum winch receiving favorable response tried possible ex ception Dave Johnson blew half stab off Windsong top first launch power fliers never seen winch operation greatly impressed Another sight unfamiliar majority power-types gaggle Hand Launch Gliders thermaling up near ground saw Craig Robinson Mike Bamberg Robin Robinson have long flights little Gliders closest came serious competition sixcell duration event two Old Tim ers aerobatic plane four Gliders entered Gliders beating Old sters through superior penetration big lift good distance away Gliders Robin Robinson Jerry Hol comb made two contes tants left air fly down below 10 feet altitude con tinue chase lift First Jerry climb ing Robin switched back forth until Jerry too low no motor battery left Robin still about 100 feet good 30 seconds power remaining Jerry landed Statistics gathered first 50 planes entered ran out forms follows power/number entries 05/27 15/four 02/four 60/two balance powered planes contained 40 25 035 Hi-Line 30 motors about four Hand Launch Gliders four Gliders powered Ford long-shaft motor deep-cycle marine battery other words winch Altogether finest days Ive ever spent enjoy ment radio controlled flying Jerry keeps insisting should again next year would argue him Danny Brewer took following pic tures Jerry Holcomb supplied number Bob Benjamin discuses merits Firekitten Doug Huffman Along about noon asked group would bring airplanes out group picture Note incredible diversity aircraft types flown during very first effort very nice event hope decide again next year Coming up August will along bunch noted annual Big Bird Bash OMAS Hogs Hollar BBQ Pfeiffer Field Barons Float Fly Cocollala ISS Scale Contest Ontario EAC Pattern Contest Creswell TCM Pattern Fin ley Soaring about weekend some Northwest Fl Champs Ar lington Get copy Northwest sched ule Bill Smith contest coordinator sending him self-addressed stamped enve lope asking Theres lots done contests see September 1991 87 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oragoir / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 g 503 234-4439 ompuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672422 Asaoclate VIca Prealdents Darrell AndarsonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ava NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 vancouver WA 9a6a4 Tom CashmanTom McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al culverDave Mullens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83676 Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 6 #69 Puysllup WA 98373 Aulatant Frequency CoordInator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 entto /Imojuela eniargea isen vviitiards Showmaster build Cobalt 60powered Showmonster industrial-size battery will give some kind feel size plane 60 does very well Contest Virector Jerry 1-lolcomo folds flis modified Graupner Chip Box 176 Good Old Nonny young friend Nonny hasnt favored us pomefor quite some time have new now fact first since bygone Star Skipper days thought bit maturer style remains Stygian like Model Airplane Nonny Moose kit kit. Until built model airplane model model Until flown wondrous flying machine thing beauty Stop Prop Wobble Dr Lester W Garber builds accuracy has designed pitch gauge instrument set propeller pitch precision gauge can help us construct high performance rubber props Peanut Scale Bostonian No-Cal Limited Penny full Pennyplane Easy Bs Flying Machines Eeyores Flying Machines wonderful picture book good text think should buy right now kids yourselo have waiting get little older like browse bookstoresall kinds especially bookstores children favorites Eeyores right near 1212 Broadway Manhattan Joel Fram owns two Eeyores book stores other being east side Manhattan Joel employees have really turned shops oases both parents children like remind old-time model airplane hobby shopsjust great places hang out features Broadway Eeyores window paint ings nice chat artist Brian Selznick graduate Rhode Island School Design put finishing touches murals shops two windows realize has paint everything backwards inside strollers can see correctly outside Brian regular employee available artist such window-paintings anywhere town As salesperson Brian guided great book introducing flying aviation youngsters FlyingMachines describes self fascinating discovery flying machinesfrom hot air bal loon supersonic jet book Number 22 24 Eyewit ness Books series Borzai Book published 1990 Alfred Knoff Inc New York Cost $1395 has great text Andrew Nahum terrific drawings art editor Mark Richards story goes way back 1804 Sir George Cayleys glider model Theres also 1845 20-ft steam powered model William Henson John Stringfellow lots lots moreBleriots 1917 Bristol Fighters engines propellers drawn beautiful detail color really fell love book recommend Buy can anywhere near New York City come Eeyores will happy kids will happy Ask Brian Show Support NFFS National Free Flight Socie y has always supported youngsters well high tech approach design Small field flying im portant international FAI classes Youth support activity has ranged NFFS Design Competition produced AMA Maxi Junior successor Delta Dart way Junior World Free Flight Championships Fred Wilson writes very helpful formation beginners 10 issues year publication NFFS Free Flight Digest already member strongly urge join Now biggest bargain As adult member can have children become NFFS members 50 cents Yes correct An adult membership subscription costs $15 annually less two-year basis Fourteen dollars 50 cents covers subscription other 50 cents membership already receiving Digest means youngsters 50 cents year can read come members too Realize youngsters like belong organ izations favor course recommend join up two-year hitch savings both NFFS Remember NFFS represents Free Flighters before AMA Ex ecutive Council membership counts Use th coupon below Mail NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 Make checks payable Natorial Free Flight Society Subscdption rates include annual fee $60 membership tIre National Free Flight Society balance fee category Subscription FREE FLIGHT NFFS Digest Subocriptions available membership MEMERSHIP FEES AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES Ii 2 yrl Age 19 & over and1 yr $i&00 $50 membership fee plus $1460 subscription countnee2 yr $2700 $100 membership fee plus $2600 subscription residents foreign T 1 yr $760 $50 membership fee plus $700 subscription AgelB&underI j 2yr $1350 $100 memberohip fee plus $1250 subscription Subacript ions available membership Ages areas July 1 curreot year Please circle applicable fees New member Renewal Address change W Current expiration date MoYr NameAMA# Address city StoleZip 88 Model Aviation 5 A Les has also written 20-page booklet entitled Designing Build ing Indoor Props should real useful pitch gauge costs $1295 booklet $395 Add $250 handling shipping Send check Les Garber G & L Aero 2324 East Fifth Street Duluth MN 55812 case want talk things over telephone number 218/728-6841
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
K zLLI AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 2 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Detalis may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AMA Introduces Dues IIncentive First Time Members cademy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced excit ing dues incentive program encourage new members join association Now effect offers first time members prorated re newal rate based join AMA Only new Open Full Mem bers eligible does apply renewal current past members program designed first time members pay Open Full Member rate $40 joining AMA renewal notice next year member charged prorated amount based join date example new member joining First Quarter January 1March 31 will renew current Open Full rate next membership year joining Second Quarter April 1June 31 will receive 25% discount joining Third Quarter July 1September30 will receive 50% discount joining Fourth Quarter September 30December 31 will receive membership remainder year plus next year AMA Executive Council adopted program during April meeting AMA Headquarters program recommended special Ad Hoc Dues Committee comprised AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankowski Director Operations Robert Vojslavek information about program contact AMA 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 AMA Unveils IntroductorY] Program Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced Intro ductory Pilot Program allows chartered clubs instruct nonAMA member modelers providing liability insurance coverage non-member club Under innovative program non-member modelers can receive aeromodeling instruction club designated Intro Pilot pe riod 30 days starting first flying session training must take place chartered club field under direct one-on-one su pervision instructor program covers training activities Non-member trainees allowed fly organized event sanctioned otherwise Available AMA chartered clubs program allows designa tion maximum three Intro Pilots per club Intro Pilots must Open members submit Introductory Pilot Designation Form signed club officer AMA Headquarters $40 fee fee addition current membership dues Intro Pilots may train club must pay fee club Neither club nor Intro Pilot can charge non-member training fees Any modeler has never AMA member eligible participate program During 30 day instruction period non-member protected under AMAs liability insurance coverage No other membership benefits apply Participation program one-time basis An extension cannot granted reason Prior end 30 day period non-member can join AMA continue liability insurance coverage enjoy other membership benefits obtain detailed information packet about AMA Introduc tory Pilot Program contact AMA Special Services Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 ext 274 t MA Announces New Dues Schedule 1992 Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has announced plans institute revised dues schedule 1992 membership year Effec tive January 1 1992 several membership categories will dropped others will see adjustments dues rate significant revision elimination Open Lim ited Member category members receive Model Av iation magazine Ail open members will join renew next year Open Full Members current $40 rate receive magazine Please note will no increase Open Full Member dues 1992 youth members age 19 under dues will $14 clude magazine $2 decrease current rate $16 Youth No Publication Membership option has dropped Increases planned Second Adult Senior Citizen rates rate second adult members residing same ad dress open member will $22 members will re ceive magazine subscription Members age 65 above will join $30 enjoy same benefits open member including magazine subscription Other changes include increases Life Membership fee $1500 Affiliate Membership $20 elimination Booster Membership revised dues schedule approved AMA Executive Council during April meeting AMA Headquarters revisions proposed Ad Hoc Dues Committee composed AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankow ski Director Operations Bob Vojslavek D 1992 AMA Dues Schedule Effective january 1 1992 Open Fuli Continued page 75 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Can Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styiss me Manager Reggie wanerson Director intamai Communication/Education Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Floss B McMuiien Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum Curator Hurst Bowers General Counsel Bob Jackson September 1991 71 AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council tacluivatent Board Directors basicaliy composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What ssy space however matter personat viewpoint sole responaibitity author views may may repressnt officiai position AMA Executive Council II SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr last Sound Model Aeronautics handbook has mailed charter clubs Copies will also available cost $10 including postage individual handbook something will solve questions problems will provide guide making progress quiet operation monthly article Model Aviation articles other pub lications will further assist contents handbook will go far using additional data Use other published bits up date extension handbook Academy should publish other technical papers order sat isfy mandate bylaws now ground has broken manual comments regard would useful Tell us what would like see print Products One primary difficulties task helping mem bers operate quietly apparent reluctance part engine manufacturers/distributors provide good muffler engine market K&B outstanding example com pany does its Sportster series engines should have purchase aftermarket muffler especially already paying muffler engine Another engine market will include effective muffler also set vibration isolators well engine MOKI made Hungary marketed Davis Diesel Devel opment muffler Soundmaster sold Davis Isomounts Check Davis specifications etcetera range engines 51 cu Control Line engine 36 Twin Mufflers automatically provided CL Marine twin engine photo shows MOKI 61 RC Pitts-style Soundmaster muffler Helos jets occasion take look some 1A-octave band readings few Helicopters ducted fan aircraft thing Helicopters seem share propeller-driven aircraft har monics fuselage fully encloses entire drive mechanism Helicopter uses good muffler shows very low decibel levels higher harmonics exhaust blade passage frequen cies total sound level also appears lower case ducted fan shows much same thing taking readings recent Fan Fly Fentress NALF impressed amount sound-level reduction area couple years ago common read 114-118 dBA time around saw 98 dBA less standard sound level meter aircraft flown Bob Vi olett fans turning 23-24000 rpm Bob will tell comes much development fan pipe ducting geometry total engineering really shows what possi ble Compare type reading aircraft powered CMB engine so-called nitro pipe Byron fan unit turning about 19000 rpm produced reading 115 dBA octave band analyzer dB levels up 100 fre quencies up maximum range 20000 Hz j state higher frequencies might travel far lower frequencies fact remains fly rela tively close proximity others rather moot point Quieter operation possible Bob Violett proves case next photo shows stable aircraft flown Bob daughter Patty Mid-Atlantic Fan Fly Bob advocate op erating ducted fans manner will permit use existing sites should vein Bob wrote piece titled Reduced Power April 1991 issue Inlet quarterly published Bob Violett Models Inc article has some excellent advice modelers re printed Bobs approval Portions might properly considered some type advertising however advice benefi cial model fliers relatively few modelers see publication new concept timely model fan jet engines years now commercial airline industry has us ing reduced power take-off weight runway conditions would permit goal Save fuel save unnecessary wear-andtear engines real aircraft engines de-rated ultimate power-producing capability Engine life safety operation full scale counterparts can operate concern engine life expectancy shouldnt BVM Inc have exper imenting techniques fuel systems result greatly ex tended engine life reliability advent efficient power systems airframes necessary operate engine full tilt entire flight Ineffi cient systems antiquated design required engine scream its guts out just keep model airborne history flying BVM jets no ducted fan engine produced manufacturer can put out its maximum power forever production run manufacturer engine can make small changes design materials improve power longevity product will long time before can buy 500 flight engine Per haps no dollar limit could have soon get best performance longevity out state-of-the-art engines must Use good fuel ie blended especially fan engines least 20% oil content run engine too lean Cease running engine anything goes wrong such pressure leak blown glow plug pipe seal etc Fix problem Operate engine reduced power except take-off se lected high speed fly-bys selected vertical climbs aerobatic ma neuvers Reduce power turnarounds during cruising flight much good advice Two very significant points last two recommendations follow bits ad vice would greatly reduce sound levels over full extent footprint covered aircraft Keep higher power oper ation close over site proper combined greater effort quiet efficient power operation will surely help flying site retention Everything would much improved could op erate types aircraft sites E 72 Model Aviation Moki engine 61 RC Bob Violetts stable PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing 1991 National Rally 1991 National Aeromodeling Rally held Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio tremendous success AMA modelers general public great cooperation weathermanlow 80s sunny modelers combined fly nearly 150 hours during two-day event Buckeye Aero Squadron Spirit America Show Teams put dazzling performances thrilled both modelers public alike Static model display souvenir sales concessions added carnival-like atmosphere An estimated crowd 8000 spectators attended event Articles Dayton Daily News public service announcements local ra dio stations television coverage Saturdays evening news helped draw public also publicity Cincinnati En quirer Coast Coast magazine Delta Airlines Sky magazine United States Air Force Museum unique attraction encouraged modelers attend modelers took time out flying tour enjoy exhibits largest aviation mu seums world spectators asked questions took home literature about AMA sport Hopefully some will become involved hobby result attending Rally least will gain knowl edge sport appreciation enjoy Taking place Dayton birthplace Wright brothers site countrys largest air bases home extraordinary aviation museum National Rally nostalgic aviation theme captivated modelers public luck next years Na tional Rally will just successful Make plans now mall shows Although summer fall prom ise months model flying fun too soon plan mall show Mall shows excellent club activity winter months create team atmosphere club promoting aero modeling public Public knowledge support impor tant factor finding keeping flying sites mall show may also encourage non-modelers get involved sport An influx new members can sometimes give club much-needed jumpstart providing volunteers officer candi dates manpower Most malls receptive modeling displays mall market ing offices report model aviation shows bring foot traffic other special event AMAs Marketing Department has literature giving helpful hints organize run successful mall show also provide pro motional handouts no cost clubs holding show en sure literature arrives time recommend requesting least month advance After mall show completed AMA will send mall show pin club members participated request form pins included package promotional literature Mall shows win-win situation everyone Clubs receive pub licity recognition themselves sport public troduced exciting hobby mall gets customers have choose mall set date contact AMA assistance information joint effort various clubs Alamogordo New Mexico gan experience flying site problems didnt search individu ally new sites formed coalition approached city government united organization Comprised Alamogordo Model Aviators Silent Flyers Model Gliders Spaceport Model Rocket Club Model Racecar Club coalition requested city allocate 10 acres park land modeling purposes site would used 250 mod elers communities including Alamogordo Las Cruces White Sands Missile Range Holloman Air Force Base coalition also proposed city financially assist con structing area modeling site capable hosting regional national contests argued such contests would create income city provided financial impact statements back claim estimated site could host six 12 contests per year including Flight Fest sites premier event After reviewing proposal city agreed lease land coalition help develop site list made citys coalitions responsibilities City Alamogordo installed road parking area cleared graded RC aircraft rocket area constructed RC model car RC Glider areas paved circles Control Line Helicop ter flying supplied electrical water service model car aircraft areas provided support acquiring benches signs road marker bleachers ntinpd on75 September 199173 sign marks entrance Hobby Park joint venture tween City Alamogordo New Mexico coalition area modeling clubs some creative thinking hard work mod elers Alamogordo now enjoy first-class flying site support city government Members Catalina R/C Modelers Cholla Choppers CIL Club joined forces mall show Foothills Mall Tucson Ar izona clubs reported high degree audience interest Mall shows great way clubs gain recognition support Jim Hoffman Phoenix Arizona shown above Windswept 4 Jim won $25 prize Demonstrating Outstanding Modeling Skills Craftsmanship model during Southwest CL Contest cash prize donated Yellow Cab Company teresting because associated modeling PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am Santa Maria California working RPV project Vandenberg AFB Unfortunately miss AMA Rally Dayton Ohio Indoor Nationals Johnson City Tennes see Free Flight Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Hopefully will make July Nationals Lawrenceville has busy year consulting projects remote-controlled un manned aerial vehicles UAVsthe new term RPVs Modelers can take pride contributions made modeling technology such projects success RPVs Gulf War great source personal professional satisfaction Vandenberg AFB actually using on-base model club flying facility clubs name Wingsnappers conduct flight operations very thankful club very gen erous cooperation support getting job done have also opportunity visit Tn-Valley R/C Clubs facility Santa Maria San Luis Obispo Sb Flyers Fly-In held Qesta Col lege has great meet California fliers note same degree enthusiasm Ive found everywhere go Giant Scale Fly-In San Luis Obispo well attended some really neat planes evidence visited Tom Easterday others discuss Reno-style Pylon Race will hold Madera California October event will first its kind large birdscopies Reno racers time have over 60 entries including fliers other countries Id like make show Im enjoying beautiful cool weather coast California far different enjoyable hot humid Florida weather time year witnessed unique twist Quickie 500 Pylon race Tn-Valley RIC Club club event fliers judged fast flying also building skills fabricating craft winners score combination building flying scores UAVs RPVs thought might interested what flying Vandenberg AFB 125 lb airplane fabricated Army Aero Composites Dave Scullys operation Medway Ohio conventional high-wing built-up structure mostly hardwood plywood employing two-wheel conventio nallanding gear powered A&M SACS 116 cuin 20 hp two-cylinder engine use Menz 28 x 12 prop flies about 100 mph max speed Stall speed just about 45 mph wingload ing about 7 lb/ft squared definitely model airplane employ BTA autopilot its controlled JR 347 PCM using big servos payload experimental laser sensor developed Schwartz Electro-Optics Orlando Florida have video transmitter downlinks gather sensor performance data also use Digicon Telemeter system Tachometer Model TT-01 mea sure flight velocity airspeed readout real help setting up landing Touchdown always 45 mph must hit approach end runway very precisely run off other end hundred twenty five pounds brakes doesnt stop very fast have added phenolic rub blocks wheels shorten landing roll flight control sluggish compared mo del Landings must set up precisely since ship just doesnt ma neuver rapidly modelone must plan ahead Great Passes just received word Johnny Clemens has left us real tragedy modeling since Johnny its ardent supporters have known Johnny years have always admired enthusiasm zest life Johnnys major contribution modeling long service Academy served terms both President vice presidentlonger other President AMA Johnny strong supporter acquisition own Headquarters facility dream helped make happen always Nationals always available needed working heart out AMA too bad modelers like Johnny Clemens Johnnys wit jokes legendary Hes kind Hall Famer will never another quite like him Wherever Johnny love thank sincerely accom pushed making aeromodeling exquisitely enjoyable fun hobby AMA extend condolences family friends world around will always remember him fondness D 74 Model Aviation Some members Santa Maria California Tn-Valley Club left right Chuck Barnes Chet Persons Patrick Mariett Gene dridge Don Brown Bill Tucker Dr Art Major president An enthu siastic group Tn-Valley Pylon Flyers Facility owned city club devel oped Vahon Yeterian founder Vandenberg AFB Wlngbusters RC Club Goldberg Ultimate witnessed first flight loves Vatton great help us flight test program Vandenbarns View Big Bird Fly-in San Luis Abispo California slightly somber mood around being written have just learned Johnnie Clemens passed away Dallas June 13 cant say wasnt somewhat expected still comes shock happens Johnnie served AMA ways lifetime would impossible count much less list addition serving eight years AMAs pres ident Johnnie served unbelievable 22 years AMA Executive Council considered himself peacemaker group Now dont know much peace Johnnie created can say Johnnie responsible lot pride organization Johnnie presented little bit dichotomy worked him AMA would forever preach needed add dignity AMA pick up microphone tell longest jokes known man Its funny now think back times groaned mere prospect Johnnie picking up mic rophone yet its going difficult think never hearing voice again Johnnie visionary AMA first envision AMA owning its own HQ made architectural model HQ building Reston big part laying out Somehow cant help thinking would have done same Mun cie project better health Johnnie uncanny ability however memory birthdays anniversaries swear Johnnie remembered birthdays nearly everyone knew wives kids dont know times Johnnie would remind anniversary kids birthdays Its also funny remember Johnnies stories him talking God usually about model airplanes Well Johnnie talk ing God now eavesdrop conversation Im sure would hear Johnnie telling God of wonder ful things AMA has done trying dignify everything said can hear him now saying see pictures Grand Marshall Saint Patricks day parade Dallas Somehow picture Johnnie Clemens will stick mind fit well however have bit advice God dealing Johnnie God dont give him microphone Godspeed Johnnie AMA will represented Johnnies memorial service John Worth Gene Hemple Its particularly appropriate John Worth Johnnie worked together well ac complished much 22 years Believe actually got out old Tipo flew Wright Brothers Contest Dayton couple weeks ago ball learned few things process First can still fly air plane Second can fly bifocals Its tough get old third still sunburn badly bleed fact got sunburned Saturday couldnt go back up Sunday Now remember always wore long-sleeved shirts contests following weekend AMA National Rally Dayton again able spend Saturday flying really impressed way Rally ran Everyone seemed have great time plenty flying some beautiful airplanes complaint heard heard over over about lack direction signs find way site Frankly always have problem Wright-Patterson gate have open weekends up back off National Road Air Force doesnt particularly like temporary signs over place stuck guess prefer hundreds people wandering around lost opposed eyesore signs AMA schedule keeping hopping lately FF Nation als Lawrenceville week insurance/safety committee meet ing next Tuesday Wednesday RC Masters starting Tuesday Florida may have miss due conflict its two weeks till RC CL Nationals week between Nationals Oshkosh Oh yeah Sally celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary July 23 right between Nationals Oshkosh can get having adjust schedule AMAs growth rate has dropped little behind previous years approximately 2 percent isnt anything panic over may indicative leveling off activity model aviation per haps have simply signed up vast majority fly model airplanes either case its pretty much agreed lim iting factor growth places fly need to obtain flying sites keep ones already have may popular think day will have come effective mufflers will required internal combustionpowered model airplanes flying site save may very well own surprising to have someone out crowd AMA Annual meeting chastise AMA having instituted some across-the-board noise rules Vince gave outline progress Muncie site George Steiner gave excellent presentation frequency control Howard Crispin presented latest noise reduction technology wasnt too bad annual meeting Now could figure out get people attend Another very nice thing unveiled meeting new book Sound Model Aeronautics written Howard distributed AMA think copy will sent AMA chartered club Enough month Keep em flying Dues Cont pg 71 age 19 over July 11992 Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance subscrip tion Model Aviation Second Adult Membership$22 age 19 over July 1 1992 living same address Open Full Member Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance No publication Senior Citizen Membership$30 age 65 above Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Youth Full Membership$14 age 19 July 1 1992 Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Life Membership$1500 Contact AMA detailed information regarding Life Membership program Affiliate Membership$20 Membership foreign modelers providing insurance coverage flying United States PR Cont pg 73 coalition modeling clubs agreed pave main aircraft runway also rocket launch pad funding permitted fi nanced improvements donations local sources also agreed keep noise levels minimum overfly hous ing area provide maintenance site Thanks some creative thinking hard work diligence modeling clubs Alamogordo now have custom-designed site endorsed supported city Perhaps club can follow lead Alamogordo modelers youre searching next flying site First unite other area clubsthere strength numbers Second look ways make proposed flying site attractive site managerif can benefit hobby eager help Finally contact AMA Flying Site Assistance package full information help develop proposal successfully acquire flying site Way go next time club holds contest fun fly approach local merchants businesses prizes Usually merchants happy help able Take Pride America Update President Bush signed law Take Pride America Act end 101st Congress last bills passed enjoyed broad bipartisan support legislation establishes permanent Take Pride America fice US Department Interior enables office sol icit accept donations private organizations authorizes Con gress appropriate funds permits volunteer workers also provides opportunity Americans donate time resources campaign tax-free allowing Take Pride fice allocate resources needed TPIA Act sustains interdepartmental participation federal partnership has successful its six-year history Continued page 83 September 1991 75 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road HamIlton OH 45013 June 13 1991 Day Sorrow Past President AMA member Model Aviation Hall Fame Johnny Clemens passed away due complications long illness remember 1979 reading Johnnys Hall Fame write up pages Model Aviation magazine article said Johnny Clemens old Methuselah its just has highly visible figure world aeromodeling long long time dozen years ago Johnny infected modeling bug early 1922 18 years later 1940 opened hobby shop Hobby Counter ran 51 years Prior opening Hobby Counter Johnny connected largest manufacturers model airplanes Comet Models reputed earliest Comet models family natural energetic outgoing person like Johnny Clemens would eventually become actively involved AMA activities Prior being elected AMAs president 1970 time another held al elected appointed office AMA Johnny also highly visible international scene serving vice president FA Committee International Aeromodel ing ClAM including service Chairman ClAM Informa tion Education Subcommittee Johnny served US voting delegate ClAM head AMA annual delegation FAI meetings Johnny District VIII vice president years moving force behind bringing National Model Airplane Champi onships Dallas 1950 served contest director event Johnny instrumental establishing relationship existed years between Navy AMA what re member good old days Navy Nationals As member AMA Contest Board personally drafted very first Con trol Line rules used AMA Johnny handled important public re lations responsibilities liaison AMA Navy Hobby Industry Association media years MC annual post-Nationals 8 Ball Banquet thank-you affair Navy generous assistance na tional competitions As longest serving president AMA Johnny focused ef forts securing better public image modeling improv ing communications AMA organization itself Paramount Johnnys beliefs AMA should continue battle model ers rights needs especially respect additional RC fre quencies obtaining flying sites letter late last year Johnny admitted slowly losing health battle making attempt pass along through series phone calls letters information concerning people made significant contributions AMA aeromodeling kind peo ple may easily overlooked people Johnny felt should documented hard work relayed infor mation Art Leneau Maurice Teters others did want gotten first jobs AMA organize AMA held Na tional Championships Fortunately Johnny Clemens knew wealth information able share notes practical tips Navy years assisted greatly creating present Nationals Operations Manual During long illness able talk Johnny hospital several times talked about AMA future AMA able get several very good ideas Johnny enjoyed keeping currentmaking contributionright last possible opportunity Johnnys lifeblood telling jokesespecially about modelers remember today goes like St Peter devil talking day about state affairsyou know modern medicine people living longer know devil said its really boring around herenot much ought get some kind activity going St Peter replied Hey would great have big model airplane contest second thought dont think would fair because good fliers up devil retorted Oh thats okay lets have contest because Contest Directors down Well can have contest now best CD just walked through Pearly GatesE 76 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 scene above April Executive Council meeting Howard Crispin left enjoy moment Ed Mccullough receives commemorative T-shirt Guess says diddly squat other person unsung heroes major small contest country monitor frequencies handle impound registration keep scores What away some slower hours first time ever saw gang impound wave also promised guys wouldnt print names really see appreciate R scene May 31 FAI Heli Montgomery County MoacI copter team trials shows Horace Helicopter Association Hagen CD left Allen two clubs hosting FAI Hel Helper president Minia icopter Team Trial Shown ture Rotary Wings Northern above Russ Coxe president Virginia MRWV two club cooked fried clubs joined together put sweated served con fine team trial contest cession stand three days pride AMA Johnny Clemens 191 2-1991 Connetcut Maine / Masaadtusetts / New Hamp*e Rhode Idand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 Houlton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essen Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 B Greenwich Ave West Warwicir RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Cape Cod Council Model Airplane Clubs three clubs Cape Cod Cape Cod R/C Club Discover Flying R/C Club Otis Model Aircraft Club have formed CCCMAC coordinate activities keep other informed policies ban quet held Mildreds Chowder House April 61991 Bill Mon tague did excellent job MC evening Senator Henri Raus chenbach talked about community relations Coast Guard Ensign Ewell Long talked about rescue techniques mechanics hel icopters flying Several awards prizes presented Roys R/C Hobby New England Hobby donated some prizes about 63 people present Barb would like thank clubs inviting us great time Instructing hire some people charging flight instruction Some have own facilities insurance have no problem fact probably performing good service However have problem person uses club facility charges flight instruction some cases dont inform students club instruction available some students arent club members isnt fair club might defined business pursuit may affect insurance coverage paying flight instruction club facility ask around may able obtain good instruc tion paying Spectacle Pond Float Fun Fly Discover Flying R/C Club sponsored event held May 11-12 1991 26 fliers about 50 aircraft Saturday fine day winds quite strong Sunday met nine-year-old Jay Baker heard about CCCMAC banquet Jay becoming quite skilled pilot flying pond has participating Com bat events held Cape previous column wrote about Stearman Sam Abdow building model now complete shown nhntnfl September 1991 77 ruyuaIuu uayvvuUI Fifty Year AMA Members Recently have talked two people have AMA members over 50 years have mem ber 50 years would like mention column Let know send picture have Senator Henri Rauschenbach CG Ensign Ewell Long Dave Eldredge presents 50-year AMA patch Ed McCarty Bill Montague R presenting painting Bill Parandes 1 modeler banquet paintings done Bill Sam Abdow model Stearman full-scale background New Yo4t New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT II John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 70 Froelich Farm Rd Ilickaville NY 11801 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 5 Broadway Yonkera NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple La Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Coatello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Junchkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saxter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts As AMA member individual group 139229 involved way another multi-faceted hobby/sport aer omodeling goes what impact will have upon society future strictly up us As looks things appear bright prospect let us maintain vigilant quiring yet encouraging attitude thus earning respect con fidence public large well other Let safety overall concern Now turn corner enter new era aeromodeling wit Giant Scalea mounting concept involving Radio Controlled model aircraft weighing much 100 lb per copy thus exceeding con siderable margin current weight-limit 55 lb mandated AMA rules undoubtedly already aware AMA working conjunction lnternationai Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA undertake joint experimental testing program aimed de termining feasibility safety standards involved such activi ties Further sayeth Pertinent Points Prospective Pilots planning get started flying Radio Controlled model aircraft will certainly interested certain enlightening obser vations Mr John Bruns appearing recent issue clubs news letter MAAW Flyer John flight instructor Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY such excellent position offer number constructive suggestions ease lot seeking become accomplished miniature aircraft pilots John favors AO-size engine anything larger stage learning process flying characteristics much smoother opinion learner does need hottest ABC pump trainer feels so-called sportcraft best able resist impact imposed student pilot beginners Mr Bruns favors four-channel radio Le throttle rudder elevator aileron Most importantly warns fly alone fly times presence reliable instructor during training period Visual Arts Department case become bored monthly palaver note seek break monotony enriching text bits photographic ineptness interspersed mercifully vastly supe rior production various contributors shall begin months collection shot made Nick Ziroli recent contest picture took last year Cradle Aviation Expo booth operated Show Meroke Radio Control Club 1990 edition Expo along descriptive notes simply got lost shuffle hence failed appear column guys have kindly understanding regarding regrettable omission have sportingly accepted apology rate picture best wishes fine group Welcome news Chopper Chaps reproduce part important article appearing IRCHA Bulletin newsletter International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association written its secretary Tim Nash has say First notice no longer AMA National Airplane Cham pionships last year Courtesy IRCHA some folks listening us AMA events name finally includes us Heli guys IRCHA will running Helicopter portion 1991 AMA Nationals Nationals will held Lawrenceville Illinois again year Helicopters will flying 17 miles away Mt Carmel Airport did 1990 first time Helicopter com petition will flown main site other events except Soar ing Gear up Secured 78 Model Aviation 1 Though known highly regarded AMA members con nection assortment Headquarters duties Bob Underwood does appear photographs would imagine main title Technical Director would believe what huge assortment responsibilities inherent brief title dedication rare talents say hail Bob see Bob fielding members question years District 2 membership meet ing 1991 WRAM show weiisviue area maii Plane ocexy recent edition club newsletter WAS Ilappenin edited Milt Green reports example good PR characterized plan ning groups annual banquet featured guests lo cal mayor lady Milt cited success affair reported following encouraging response hizzonor few brief remarks Mayor complimented club ex cellent facilities have developed field noted pleasure constructive use found particular property behalf village WeIlsviIie Mayor thanked club pay ing taxes land add Nice going WASPS nere soory connecoeo wion mis nexo snot wnicn mignt just well relate brief rather late date goes involves Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VlcePresldent 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Eiiis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr Hew Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaiy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8970 Wow National Fun Fly Dayton Ohio now history two outstanding days enhanced weather friendly personalities participants event should held District III year Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson provided fabulous backdrop Anyone interested past current aviation found some thing interest multitude aircraft display research library fantasticscale documentation abounds Two AMA air show teams Buckeye Aerosquadron Spirit America Show Team performed very admirable fashion certainly have developed superb style public presenta tion oecial thank offered ladies gentlemen Spirit America Show Team Publicity key success modeling show Bill Baker AMA Headquarters staff generated post-editorial report Rally may interested some information Seven newspapers published information Rally cover age included Cincinnati Dayton Muncie Van Wert Fifteen ra dio stations aired public service announcements and/or interviews Four television stations produced video airing during event Magazines recognized National Rally included Boys Life Chevy Outdoors Coast Coast Delta Sky Highways Motorhome Magazine above can see aeromodel ing publicity very positive event Several District Ill AVPs helped produce Rally Included Dave Ellis West Virginia John Hathaway Pittsburgh Jay Mealy Clearfield Joe Vislay Toledo Jays wife Judy also helped AMA trailer Thanks again folks AMA club members long distance attended Rally following pictures provide highlight some attendance Modeling events provide excellent place us swap stories Sometimes stories createdtry AVP Jay Mealys son Chris attendance nifty little fun-fly model demonstrating ability engine stopped low inverted pass Instead rolling upright Chris made inverted landing damage being removal top glow plug As Chris prepared next flight discovered landing gear broken question can land upside down damage landing gear see Chris might ask him about some additional excitement produced September 1991 79 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Radio Control Aircrafters Buffaio New York Mike Kundrat STARS Brad- Marva Clingerman Prop ford PennsylvaniaFloppers Tim Treneff Licking Co Flyers Harry Burcham Black Swamp Flyers Ellis Mealy assist flight line Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Ron Gray wife Universal SIgnalsRIC Flyers Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Noith Carolina Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT V Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferriwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetleville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 RPV/UAV There have articles concerning remotely piloted ve hicles now commonly called unmanned aerospace vehicles number publications articles quite often very well done much enhance versatility aircraft have blatantly ignored very important facet very ex istence heritage contributions aeromodelers technology performance also small matter individuals also long-standing members Academy after-glow Gulf War should provide little credit mem bers AMA President Don Lowe has engaged RPV work years both employee United States Air Force directly volved research development Wright-Patterson AFB recent years consultant Don alone type work names read like roll call active AMA members num ber well known area competition setting world records District IV far being alone re gard Maynard Hill former AMA President best known among model ers world records has set still holds such things Radio Control speed distance altitude duration May nard has instrumental development number radiocontrolled vehicles military has own consulting design facility purpose Maynard has also invented demonstrated electrostatic autopilot vehicles several members have intimately involved what probably best known RPVs active service Pioneer manufactured AAI Cokeysville Maryland RPV became well known result Gulf War group Iraqi troops surrendered Pioneers next photo Bic Green standing new AAI product Bic has involved Pioneer very beginning Bics background Bic well known Radio Control Pattern flier District IV actively competes F3A Bic alone AAI Steve Stricker known flying Tournament Champi ons also flies AAI current president Radio Control Modelers Baltimore Ron Stahl also part team Incidently Ron will heading up team will put MARC Show next year Another important member involved Pioneer Mike Dean Mike active duty US Navy stationed Patuxent River Na val Air Test Center Mike flew Pioneer long time test program also completed tour board battleship Gulf area before recent crisis during first deployment air craft Mike president Patuxent Aeromodelers active member IMAA follows naturally because father Bob Dean District IV director IMAA Pioneer Giant model think Pioneer something should see aircraft Bic standing next photo taken AAI dis play MARC Show June 1 aircraft company develop ment called Guardian big radio controlled aircraft has 34 foot high aspect-ratio wing Guardian designed fly altitudes high 15000 feet have duration 15 hours powered 75 hp engine Among other things vehicle mostly invisible due its composite construction district can probably identify individuals involved level radio control activity should make point relate sport very important aspect countrys defense ces Much technology used vehicles developed miniature aircraft AMA members actively involved levels categories model flying talk pol iticians out about flying sites should inform extremely important contribution aviation District Happenings Two significant events held district during month June unfortunately both held same weekend fact several events held first week end month probably interfered some planning Anyway two events FAI Helicopter team selection MARC Show held within few miles other team selection held District Columbia RC Club field Germantown Maryland part park system de cided use Maryland site after some difficulty use Manassas National Battlefield site adverse problem process fact meet took place during un usual hot spell no radio problems encountered accord ing sources accident second event MARC Show Timonium Maryland considerably exhibitors year hope show will continue grow very likely move larger building fairgrounds will soon necessary Some ex hibitors chose go out field Saturday evening demon strate products press others able attend treated some outstanding demos would probably beneficial some means transport could set up take interested par ties out site lack adequate parking precludes general tendance feel sure anyone saw Florio competition fun fly air craft Sunfly flown Jim Martin Hobby Lobby impressed exhibitors would sure profit live ex posure Some exhibitors including Nick Ziroli first time John Kirk stepping down overall director show has worked since start Ron Stahl current club president will taking over operation Basically nothing changes except effort grow CASA Cross Country Soaring meet also held few miles away weekend other events within easy driving distance Timonium Richmond Area RC Club held Pattern contest over same period show grows enough perhaps some alternatives could take place some other schedules D 80 Model Aviation Renew @1 See Card Page 99 V Alabama Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneasee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 yarn St Gibsonville FL 33534 Gustavo Diaz E-12 Fraiias Gunynabo PR 00657 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Th Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 James M Doc Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Frequency Coordinator Bsrnis Fields P0 Bon 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen Phone 904 6642517 FL 32048 Contest season now live District V want AMA rule book write Ill send Theyre free no charge So far month Ive Memphis watch Memphis Area Soaring Society stuff Also Courtland Alabama witness Dick Halls Spring Fling Fort Payne catch DeKaIb RIC Flyers quar ter scale event Corinth Mississippi see Meridian Modelers Third Annual Fun-Fly Tampa Florida witness Marion County Model Aircraft Flyer Ben efit local hospital next 21/2 weeks have five flying fields possible enjoy trying keep prom ises made ran District V VP office want see what AMA VP looks like invite blowout First come first served South Ocala Florida near little town Belleview Marion County Model Association has nice flying field U Childrens Miracle Network Telethon Day before yesterday Sunday attended Flyers Rally Benefit critically ill chil dren Ray Brown charity coordina tor Robert Jones Contest Coordinator Everybody good time pay two dollars get field money went directly University Florida Shands Hospital bottom previous column Ray Brown Robert Jones master minded oversaw Marion County Model Aircraft Associations efforts con duct fliers rally benefit did nice job Greg Rita Wilmon Ocala Florida busy watching others fly cle verly took picture standing next George Nichols P-51 Pictured below Georges P-51 geared engine George built scratch claims flies perfectly cannot re member engine displacement George seen picture inset gear retracts flight has flaps help takeoffs landings bottom previous column Gene Sanchez Ed Ruark tuning up little plane John Lindas Brandon Model Flyers fun fly bash Plenty people background waiting turn F See two pretty girls Mary Ann Grey Sonnia Barber watching Brandon Model Flyers Tampa Fun Fly needed have picture taken order make report Fun Fly complete September 1991 81 picture above Karen Blair Karen built Ugly-Stick model herself waiting turn fly herself model very well constructed men better look out John Hudson Linda Cooley con ducted area fun fly Tampa Florida June 2 everybody neighborhood showed up share fun gaggle spectators contestants alike stare awe four full-size aircraft buzzing Marion County Florida Model Association entertaining everyone flights real-size WW II AT6s RC show team demonstrations drawings prizes like fees donations will go Shands Hospital University Florida benefit crit ically ill children Florida southern Georgia First its kind model airplane club president Robert Jones promises continue effort D Illinois Indtana Kentucky Miasoun VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District Vi Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate VIce PresIdents Ron Ballard 5 Boa 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buanell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency CoordInator Paul Holaten 616 W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7786 h election year district know have spoken about once year want remind impor tance event An election measurements have indicate like dislike what Please sure vote time comes Im ballot let know what kind job think have done voting against feel Ive let down please vote put back office Ive done well vote appreciated No vote tells us nothing As writing know other person consid ering running against election know working hard us right now may make good VP district Only winning would let us know sure Ive already talked him about encouraged him run time read Ill know sure going would rather give name time case decides back off Later maybe Since know district several districts election year would like say something about though have Council works well together part always room some new blood would no need have elections Weigh vote carefully sure look track rec ords districts VP other candidates may find its time change Whatever exercise right vote election Ap proximately 10% voted district last time Id like see near 100% lose Remember could care less about competition still need some support Council other things such insurance issues Vote Alas weather has taken its toll time first two weekends going great trips weather changed last minute end high hopes total waste son got out new trainer headed field some training managed get often enough get him well way joining neophyte RC pilot completed some take offs landings has learned few basic maneuvers such snap rolls As can see time lost big mistake made letting him fly own airplane Super Hots Now wants take own Hmmm Maybe better get out old Hots wrecked few years back Ill have something fly though know read about ground-breaking Mun cie probably last month trip did make earlier month big thrill know question spending much money such project bennies doing its well worth Besides know its good invest ment Can imagine place like Oshkosh model airplanes know no other nation such site can hold major events having look over county site generally has too compromises can hold major events special terest groups such IMAA museum will seen tour Indiana could go on know understand already Shoot talk about enough guess Im just proud can its district did get Mint Julep Scale meet down Rough River close home during rainy weekend took chance tired staying home Anyway saw reduced turnout event weather sure stopped lot people Thats too bad cause lot flying going great thing Fun Scale turnout believe filled very well other Scale events fact events think no time regular Scale events memory serves right think least 20 flying event Again great day bull sessions never got too hot whole day meant could work around chatting Cal Etlel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Florisant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 time though took some time watch flights really liked P-38 days i may build really like power up front impressive Hey did find July column screwed up Did really think Id lost mind sent it just fine During paste up paragraphs got shuffled around Move part about Rich mond Indiana club after first two pictures Maybe will bean ar ticle can make better sense wish hadnt happened wasnt first time Ive seen happen also see sometimes making grammar changes believe could challenged As long dont change too much ruin what Im trying say can stand some changes change char acter statement Im trying make get bent out shape Enough travels got some pictures district its time show first comes group Po plar Bluff Missouri call themselves Freelancers RC Club event hold year builders contest As can see photo fellahs serious group builders hav ing trouble picking got may want sneak back Cheetah Before go Ive got tell Ive finally gotten Missouri again gods gave us break weather long enough two delightful events happen Ill telling about next month Ive promising long time tell finally made Enough now . 82 Model Aviation Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kanaas City MO 84114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 next photos trom Latayette Cloud jockeys ot Latayette indiana As usual successful event guys As can see yourself show filled ceiling beautiful air planes dont mind Ill just fill up rest column photos Iowa MichigM / Minnesota Wiscoflain V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice PresIdent Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 41098 Asaociate Vice PresIdents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzger 2525 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Weal 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L Steve Dudzinski East 9278 FlorIda Livonia Ml 48150 come Nationals again few weeks left pre pare models Rumor has may Northwest Coast next year will Muncies turn show what AMA can modelers Don Lowe gave Executive Council member tag says Dont yell Im volunteer has long trying period pushing forward idea national model sport flying site seems complaints too few people will see site Well image will generate will everyones benefit Look what EAA has done full-size sport aviation Gone Flying. Forever very sad news phoned Panch Morris great little guy Johnny Clemens left us first became member EC great help orientation welcome confidante great fun dig through old very old modeling mags see photos having fun aeromodeling very prominent personage Nationals idea Na tional Fun Flys came active thoughts will miss phone calls thoughts Muncie direction AMA should follow having known him will always warm remembrance last column related demise State Meet Well CL cat egory contest will run Rouge Park September Keep watching contact Marc Warwashana want extra information OK photographers out need pics western end districtand make members models col umn can see read what others doing give some recognition am running short such material have dig through what have taken help library new format column may present problem estimating number charac ters needed its worth try too much sameness leads deter ioration nitro situation going very interesting Maybe should resurrect formula used UKsome gas amyl acetate thinkbut its still no substitute Its like trying copy balsawood Went up visit Frankenmuth Model Flyers Club famous town eye-opener never visited before guys treated extremely well tour traditional meal have great field close middle town part community Look up tour area Sounds like floatplanes needed year fields under water heavy cleanup sessions required return fields flying condition again read some members complaining placement pond Muncie well least float-planers will taken care possibly well return ROW Free Flighters District Roundup MARCS thinking just thinking renewing its fab ulous Sailplane Symposium 1992 Twin Cities has unique infor mation line program membership use sounds extremely teresting Lets have details please e St Croix Valley has two new safety officers Gary Utley Mike Sewell Does club have Bong Eagles mention Kenny Lane has book pho tos newspaper clippings history model aviation Mil waukee RUF Stuf has new editor staff Congrats David Flick RAMS has logo-watches its members has formed sup port group called what else EWES million attaboys Ra cine RCC because sponsor no less two junior baseball teams VAM going help EM seaplane base during EM week Finally Grassfield Modelers can divided three groups make things happen watch things happen wonder what happened E Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Take Pride America partnership between government private sector helps provide real solutions environ mental problems further stewardship ethic America Farragut Flyers honored National Semifinalists Take Pride America Awards Ceremony last year efforts improve Farragut State Park Idaho TPIA program great ve hicle AMA clubs gain positive publicity recognition helping ensure environmental future nation formation packet about program call write AMAs Marketing Department next month September 1991 83 Leroy SalIence 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 60701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 en JUCKSO tne LOS ignais flu Morners Day session Leroy Setterlee photo Steve enqwst ana Mel Shapper Grasaflelds Feed Fly Boyd Bowdlsh photo uoraon van uaiens pnoto 0 tIle Kalamazoo Tflunderbirds display county DARE exhibit PRCont pg 75 Mareas Lolislana New Odehoisa Tees V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII VIce-PresIdent 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Asacolate Vice Preeldefita Chuck Andraka 606 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816 AVPffrequeflcy CooiUtar GM Horsirnan PO Box 490 Spring Branch TX 78070 AMA Dieplay Coordinator Karen HopkIns 5515 Brldgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroillon TX 76006 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Slant laid 26 Oakrldge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Slevena 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1136 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Houston Texas District 8 Fly-In Fly-In featured aspects mod eling just about type model Ron Nelson Alief Air Fame Houston Texas displaying Art Chester Jeep Model isa Haffke desIgn K&B 40 disappointed turnout District 8 meeting num ber issues discussed major issue lawsuit against AMA pertaining Control Line Speed accident California District 8 Fly-In will held Oklahoma 1992 So start making plans attendC 84 Model Aviation L Jeff Lehmam Houston Texas HARKS club immaculate 30% Ultimate weighIng 195 lb Engine 42 Sache Gene Hempei presenting 55 Weber superlol rvlce Award .. trlct 8 Fly-In gentleman works very hard promotIng model aviation having fun crave Inalvlauals enaursa sun aireco traffic park cars left right Brad Lawson Bob Lawson Charles Copeiand Maff Hanson eame OT tL moaeisru uisonct 8 Fly-In left ngru nocrom row Ron Heiser Dale Hungerford Dimmitt Perldna Dieter Martin Back row left right Carl Clark Frank Williams Jack Fox Jorge 5neiaer quarKer-scais upr LnlpmunL model has strobe landing lIght talking pilaf. few members Bay Port Aero Club Deer Park Texas left right Randy Martin Doug Greer David Tanner Tim Harris Walter Ward Colorado Kansas Nab asic North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis DItulct IX VIce-PresIdent 8027W 81st Cirde Avada Co 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672750 Asacolats Vies Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th SI Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/n Radio Service Center 918 5 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3286 L Associate vice president Tom Boyd Nebraska writes Thanks look Nebraska again Frontier Flyers Fremont Nebraska have rechartered growing membership dedicated fun fliers typical problems dues insurance confusion still have fine following Lincoln Sky Knights ran out room mall show rain delayed Scale contest first ever Novice Pat tern contest Great way rebuild interest Pattern annual Fun Fly Barbecue drew big crowd relaxed pilots Desert Storm Trooper returned ready retire hear RCers should join Nebraska Free Flighters Hand Launch Profile Jet Glider contest thats mouthfulsounds like fun though much needed pitch chase exercise NFFs making inroads University Nebraska orga nizing supporting University Model Airplane Club newCook pavilion dream Indoor site NFF working great PR promote local newspaper carried quarter-page article NFF Tom Winter got nice promotional educational interview radio TV models construction materials instructional demonstration Congratulations fellows want introduce welcome Loup Valley Flyers Ne braska group chartered clubs District IX primary undertaking Robert McClure will somewhat unique group have three flying sites two counties four cities un der club Eight 12 crowd gathered miles Long City-North Loup area What excellent fellowship will Good luck Im sure well hearing Allan Worrest through Toms report introduces Lincoln Area Soaring Society LASS 1981 RC Sailplane enthusiasts Lincoln saw necessity having club provides unique needs year organized LASS chartered #1853 AMA first objectives acquire use flying site suited Soaring accomplished about six months after club organized large numbers LASS energetic club sup ported 82 later Nationals held Lincoln supplying lo cal manpower flying site Soaring event active community youth services area contests night flys fun flys have good newsletter As two RC Sailplane clubs state LASS strictly si lent modelsSailplanes Electrics Though located Lincoln welcome members throughout region AVP Tom Boyd also reports well save another month continues stated wanted organize District IX meeting Nebraska Hastings Skylarks jumped wanted sponsor Hastings sure Omaha fliers would slow down bit join us north south west could find us too year Commitments prior obligations have pre vented organizing help program time secure commitments time Headquarters personnel has spoken will try again fall 1992 Keep flying high Tom Whoa Travis has gotta jump Well what revoltin de velopment District IX waited out year 1990 put off promotion Rusa Mifler 980 N 3rd Carringlon ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 87401 Jim Rlcketta 516 5 CloudaB Sioux Falls SD 57103 district meeting could done specifically Nebraska fall District meeting whole lot easier put together Na tionals weve number Nationals Nebraska Theres lot can-do area Im having hard time delaying dis trict meeting another year asking another state pick up go such short notice think 1992 meeting spoken time well see wants come rescue fall members can en joy grow resources expertise typically brought together district meetings Also dont want miss out AMA budget money year passed last year having meeting District meeting budget money does carry over year next used way should changed opinion $2500 allotted yearly enough district meet ing anywhere especially district travel distances AVPs long Have ever tried travel north south area can go coast coast about what costs go Denver Colorado Bismarck North Dakota VP budget typically tapped lot out-of-pocket expenses absorbed personally number folks meeting Also local clubs typically make some substantial donations Id like able skip year once let meeting kitty build up adequate amount good good facili ties etc cost volunteer officers personal money par ticipate District IX has pioneer full-blown district meetings format process has used other districts much success has struggle over years get Executive Council buy idea money should set aside used good membership smaller meetings Nationals Rallys lot local fliers unable participate Feedback has consistently demonstrated value district meeting about pass up success stories district past 10 years Well have good meeting fall Just pa tient look plans announcements little later year Well beginning sound like soapbox item Ill prob ably get some hot mail calls Thats okay job up grabs three years Tom Boyd would probably like some relief get retirement lets get some help goin out E September 1991 85 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 88207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82804 PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HQ703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviationsubscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertising Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission information full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Mzotia CalIfornIa HawaiI Nevada / Utah X DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DIstfSct X VIcePresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 961-6637 ~16 addreea EMAIL 7824747 Aseoclate Vice Prealdenta Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aba HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrio 8252 E Tumey Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7929 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Kai P Jensen 535 B Moans Lana Reno NV 99502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John Krohn 11227 Hadley St Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 95136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85745 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Beverly Wisniewaki 3316 South Kiowa Blvd Lk Havssu City AZ a6403 Frequency Coordinators George SteIner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95926 Phone 9163621982 L Cloy Marez 2626W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 hundred thousand enthusiastic spectators looked Cap itol City Barnstormers took sky time What thrill airshow center mile-long runway fans stacked ten deep behind safety rope McClelland Air Force Open House Ap preciation Day returning Desert Storm Troopers main man Rush Limbaugh flesh delivered keynote address usually shadow military teams Thunderbirds Blue Angels No majors time think AMA would pump-up proud over resulting show 30 short minutes over 20 objects flew came went up Ill save de tails show team antics another time Twenty minutes after show ended packed up motor home off Lost Hills Free Flight championships about five hours trip just short Colinga California 1-5 got best inside dual left-hand side Air Force Two tread steel-belted separated carcass broke off end tire holding other became steel-belted whip ravaging underside motor home time coasted stop 70-plus mph brake lines torn out propane lines ripped off emergency cable wound itself around axle much much result $700 tow bill six-hour ride back Sacramento cab truck took turns bouncing heads off ceiling knees off dash What really makes mad is1the fact again missed something Ive trying catch last two yearsa good Free Flight contest Hang Free Flighters Ill make yet Pictured below District Ten party wagon being winched trailer long ride home Wow feels just like last week turn report happenings assigned area must magazine lag time some thing nature Anyway theres lots report goes January 1 came some real good cold weather brave enough attend local New Years Day fun fly Lo gan Utah field Bridgerland RC Clubs outing have say very well attended Other clubs Utah area having fun snow including Ute RC Club club loaded bunch real go-getters make hobby something should proud club field located state land called Jordan River Park city Salt Lake has provided matching funds improve parcel land much better flying site Thanks go out Geoff Styles back AMA Headquarters jumping horn straighten out little mix-up Army Corps En gineers over old issue wetland So now Utes living proof AMA does work us very helpful way east ern clubs would envious field its paved runway park ing lot comforts home president club year Ron Christensen picture taken Walt Staff way warm 200 field gathering opportunity get St George Fun Fly again though VW bus lost its heart American Fork still made rest 300 miles pulled VW Rabbit pickup says modelers arent ingenious types people Thanks goes Leon Orton says truck hasnt run right since trip weather St George didnt cooperate again year came good time renewing old friendships seeing new proj ects fly Larry Wolfe Jet Hanger Hobbies some aircraft doing some impressive flying Maue Chie wowed crowd engine-out auto-gyro 500 feet tumbling end-over-end way down After landing feet admitted tumble wasnt planned crowd seemed completely under control Brigham City Fliers held its annual RC Auction April 20 al full house hobbyists static display brought overwhelm ing number quarter-scale aircraft year craftsmanship excellent Although time limit due previously scheduled basketball game auction completed time due great co ordinating club members Great job guys looks like month August going full month tra veling have calendar trips Winnemucca Reno Billings So clubs northern Nevada wondering what AVP looks like prepared worst will coming through plan visit fly fields last thing dont want anyone forget Utah State Pattern Championships going held Bridgerland RC Club field August 3-4 contest usually brings some really talented pilots fair warning get out practice Novice through FAI will go six rounds two days keeping best four flight scores always computer scorekeeping contestant judging will used Thats guy back Reggl Thanks Marc As usual bangup report slamdunk AVP Flash AVP John Krohn will contestant Unlimited Champion ship weekend October 5-6 Madera California picture follows John displays Sea Fury 488 San Gabriel Valley RC League club meeting Summers Gotta Fly Leading Edge Reginald R Keyawa 86 Model Aviation guys ringing New Year big way Jamboree being wInched up 300-mile trek back Sacramento now promised little late Herrres Marc DistrIct Ten AVP John Krohn displaying entry Unlimited Cham pIonship Good luck John Win Gipper obviously going too late just heard Homer Davenport Days August 4 neat relaxed fly-in arent pressures just nice place fly event run some very nice people site school field isnt asphalt flying area very nicely laid out youre flying rest family can take events town Plucked following about young AJ Seaholm Horse feathers Billings Flying Mustangs newsletter Seems like Mike Sperry wife took AJ along Vegas April Formula race AJ picked up plane Lyle Larson chose engine Henry Bartle go-power managed tenth out 30plus pilots included zeroed heat Way go AJ Wouldnt say Lyle Henry Mike Mrs Sperry really super folk Also Mustangs will host 91 Montana State Pattern Champi onships August 31/September 1 Should superior meet time read Executive Council may have voted hold 92 Na tionals Corvallis Oregon Chip Smith Na tionals coordinator came out HQ couple weeks ago early June looked over Corvallis Airport site Na tionals feels comfortable site couple other people look over also comfortable layout will required convince Coun cil have heard some local Free Flighters interested get ting involved Nationals Oregon may decide go ahead plans combined Nationals site know some good news just got note Mike Hazel Mike said going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low former format contest calen dar reports event articles photos clas sifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 will nice see FL back print weve missing Barry Kurath wrote what follows did make couple small editing changes fit text editor otherwise its pure Barry named Celebration Silent Flight first venture Electric events resounding success May 4 EMAC Evergreen Model Airplane Club PASS Portland Area Sailplane Society spon sored combined Electric/Soaring fun-fly old EMAC field east Vancouver weather beautiful turnout large flying great Blazers won What could ask Thirty three fliers attended Seattle Spokane Grants Pass Portland/Vancouver area crowd spectators also im pressive size enthusiasm flights greeted applause through out day Some 70-plus aircraft stood out mind included Bob Benjamins 60 Cobalt-powered Waco bipe original design Tiger Kitten Doug Boyds Sinus Sail plane powered 05 FAI-wind Cobalt Ben Almojuelas Showmaster electrified version Ken Willard design Showmonster 200% 60-powered version Jerry Holcombs Super Chip Sailplane Concept EP Helicopter powered Trin ity off-road car motor seven 1200 mAh SCR cells Rob Woods fleet aerobatic planes Rob entered tiny 02-powered aer obatic plane six-cell duration event making flight excess 11 minutes Scale airplanes attendance included Porterfield Mike Bambergs Klemm unfortunately folded wing de stroyed Taylorcraft flew exceptional realism except no exhaust noise fact quiet field CD Jerry Holcomb able listen soft classical music day ex cept watching big game portable TV Glider contingent also strong Tom Brightbills new Dodgson Saber drawing lot attention Doug Boyd new variable-diameter drum winch receiving favorable response tried possible ex ception Dave Johnson blew half stab off Windsong top first launch power fliers never seen winch operation greatly impressed Another sight unfamiliar majority power-types gaggle Hand Launch Gliders thermaling up near ground saw Craig Robinson Mike Bamberg Robin Robinson have long flights little Gliders closest came serious competition sixcell duration event two Old Tim ers aerobatic plane four Gliders entered Gliders beating Old sters through superior penetration big lift good distance away Gliders Robin Robinson Jerry Hol comb made two contes tants left air fly down below 10 feet altitude con tinue chase lift First Jerry climb ing Robin switched back forth until Jerry too low no motor battery left Robin still about 100 feet good 30 seconds power remaining Jerry landed Statistics gathered first 50 planes entered ran out forms follows power/number entries 05/27 15/four 02/four 60/two balance powered planes contained 40 25 035 Hi-Line 30 motors about four Hand Launch Gliders four Gliders powered Ford long-shaft motor deep-cycle marine battery other words winch Altogether finest days Ive ever spent enjoy ment radio controlled flying Jerry keeps insisting should again next year would argue him Danny Brewer took following pic tures Jerry Holcomb supplied number Bob Benjamin discuses merits Firekitten Doug Huffman Along about noon asked group would bring airplanes out group picture Note incredible diversity aircraft types flown during very first effort very nice event hope decide again next year Coming up August will along bunch noted annual Big Bird Bash OMAS Hogs Hollar BBQ Pfeiffer Field Barons Float Fly Cocollala ISS Scale Contest Ontario EAC Pattern Contest Creswell TCM Pattern Fin ley Soaring about weekend some Northwest Fl Champs Ar lington Get copy Northwest sched ule Bill Smith contest coordinator sending him self-addressed stamped enve lope asking Theres lots done contests see September 1991 87 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oragoir / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 g 503 234-4439 ompuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672422 Asaoclate VIca Prealdents Darrell AndarsonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ava NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 vancouver WA 9a6a4 Tom CashmanTom McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al culverDave Mullens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83676 Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 6 #69 Puysllup WA 98373 Aulatant Frequency CoordInator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 entto /Imojuela eniargea isen vviitiards Showmaster build Cobalt 60powered Showmonster industrial-size battery will give some kind feel size plane 60 does very well Contest Virector Jerry 1-lolcomo folds flis modified Graupner Chip Box 176 Good Old Nonny young friend Nonny hasnt favored us pomefor quite some time have new now fact first since bygone Star Skipper days thought bit maturer style remains Stygian like Model Airplane Nonny Moose kit kit. Until built model airplane model model Until flown wondrous flying machine thing beauty Stop Prop Wobble Dr Lester W Garber builds accuracy has designed pitch gauge instrument set propeller pitch precision gauge can help us construct high performance rubber props Peanut Scale Bostonian No-Cal Limited Penny full Pennyplane Easy Bs Flying Machines Eeyores Flying Machines wonderful picture book good text think should buy right now kids yourselo have waiting get little older like browse bookstoresall kinds especially bookstores children favorites Eeyores right near 1212 Broadway Manhattan Joel Fram owns two Eeyores book stores other being east side Manhattan Joel employees have really turned shops oases both parents children like remind old-time model airplane hobby shopsjust great places hang out features Broadway Eeyores window paint ings nice chat artist Brian Selznick graduate Rhode Island School Design put finishing touches murals shops two windows realize has paint everything backwards inside strollers can see correctly outside Brian regular employee available artist such window-paintings anywhere town As salesperson Brian guided great book introducing flying aviation youngsters FlyingMachines describes self fascinating discovery flying machinesfrom hot air bal loon supersonic jet book Number 22 24 Eyewit ness Books series Borzai Book published 1990 Alfred Knoff Inc New York Cost $1395 has great text Andrew Nahum terrific drawings art editor Mark Richards story goes way back 1804 Sir George Cayleys glider model Theres also 1845 20-ft steam powered model William Henson John Stringfellow lots lots moreBleriots 1917 Bristol Fighters engines propellers drawn beautiful detail color really fell love book recommend Buy can anywhere near New York City come Eeyores will happy kids will happy Ask Brian Show Support NFFS National Free Flight Socie y has always supported youngsters well high tech approach design Small field flying im portant international FAI classes Youth support activity has ranged NFFS Design Competition produced AMA Maxi Junior successor Delta Dart way Junior World Free Flight Championships Fred Wilson writes very helpful formation beginners 10 issues year publication NFFS Free Flight Digest already member strongly urge join Now biggest bargain As adult member can have children become NFFS members 50 cents Yes correct An adult membership subscription costs $15 annually less two-year basis Fourteen dollars 50 cents covers subscription other 50 cents membership already receiving Digest means youngsters 50 cents year can read come members too Realize youngsters like belong organ izations favor course recommend join up two-year hitch savings both NFFS Remember NFFS represents Free Flighters before AMA Ex ecutive Council membership counts Use th coupon below Mail NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 Make checks payable Natorial Free Flight Society Subscdption rates include annual fee $60 membership tIre National Free Flight Society balance fee category Subscription FREE FLIGHT NFFS Digest Subocriptions available membership MEMERSHIP FEES AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES Ii 2 yrl Age 19 & over and1 yr $i&00 $50 membership fee plus $1460 subscription countnee2 yr $2700 $100 membership fee plus $2600 subscription residents foreign T 1 yr $760 $50 membership fee plus $700 subscription AgelB&underI j 2yr $1350 $100 memberohip fee plus $1250 subscription Subacript ions available membership Ages areas July 1 curreot year Please circle applicable fees New member Renewal Address change W Current expiration date MoYr NameAMA# Address city StoleZip 88 Model Aviation 5 A Les has also written 20-page booklet entitled Designing Build ing Indoor Props should real useful pitch gauge costs $1295 booklet $395 Add $250 handling shipping Send check Les Garber G & L Aero 2324 East Fifth Street Duluth MN 55812 case want talk things over telephone number 218/728-6841
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
K zLLI AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 2 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Detalis may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AMA Introduces Dues IIncentive First Time Members cademy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced excit ing dues incentive program encourage new members join association Now effect offers first time members prorated re newal rate based join AMA Only new Open Full Mem bers eligible does apply renewal current past members program designed first time members pay Open Full Member rate $40 joining AMA renewal notice next year member charged prorated amount based join date example new member joining First Quarter January 1March 31 will renew current Open Full rate next membership year joining Second Quarter April 1June 31 will receive 25% discount joining Third Quarter July 1September30 will receive 50% discount joining Fourth Quarter September 30December 31 will receive membership remainder year plus next year AMA Executive Council adopted program during April meeting AMA Headquarters program recommended special Ad Hoc Dues Committee comprised AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankowski Director Operations Robert Vojslavek information about program contact AMA 1810 Sam uel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 AMA Unveils IntroductorY] Program Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has introduced Intro ductory Pilot Program allows chartered clubs instruct nonAMA member modelers providing liability insurance coverage non-member club Under innovative program non-member modelers can receive aeromodeling instruction club designated Intro Pilot pe riod 30 days starting first flying session training must take place chartered club field under direct one-on-one su pervision instructor program covers training activities Non-member trainees allowed fly organized event sanctioned otherwise Available AMA chartered clubs program allows designa tion maximum three Intro Pilots per club Intro Pilots must Open members submit Introductory Pilot Designation Form signed club officer AMA Headquarters $40 fee fee addition current membership dues Intro Pilots may train club must pay fee club Neither club nor Intro Pilot can charge non-member training fees Any modeler has never AMA member eligible participate program During 30 day instruction period non-member protected under AMAs liability insurance coverage No other membership benefits apply Participation program one-time basis An extension cannot granted reason Prior end 30 day period non-member can join AMA continue liability insurance coverage enjoy other membership benefits obtain detailed information packet about AMA Introduc tory Pilot Program contact AMA Special Services Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 703 435-0750 ext 274 t MA Announces New Dues Schedule 1992 Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has announced plans institute revised dues schedule 1992 membership year Effec tive January 1 1992 several membership categories will dropped others will see adjustments dues rate significant revision elimination Open Lim ited Member category members receive Model Av iation magazine Ail open members will join renew next year Open Full Members current $40 rate receive magazine Please note will no increase Open Full Member dues 1992 youth members age 19 under dues will $14 clude magazine $2 decrease current rate $16 Youth No Publication Membership option has dropped Increases planned Second Adult Senior Citizen rates rate second adult members residing same ad dress open member will $22 members will re ceive magazine subscription Members age 65 above will join $30 enjoy same benefits open member including magazine subscription Other changes include increases Life Membership fee $1500 Affiliate Membership $20 elimination Booster Membership revised dues schedule approved AMA Executive Council during April meeting AMA Headquarters revisions proposed Ad Hoc Dues Committee composed AMA President Don Lowe Executive Vice President Dave Brown District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin Executive Director Vince Mankow ski Director Operations Bob Vojslavek D 1992 AMA Dues Schedule Effective january 1 1992 Open Fuli Continued page 75 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Can Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styiss me Manager Reggie wanerson Director intamai Communication/Education Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Floss B McMuiien Events Coordinator Chip Smith S Museum Curator Hurst Bowers General Counsel Bob Jackson September 1991 71 AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council tacluivatent Board Directors basicaliy composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What ssy space however matter personat viewpoint sole responaibitity author views may may repressnt officiai position AMA Executive Council II SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr last Sound Model Aeronautics handbook has mailed charter clubs Copies will also available cost $10 including postage individual handbook something will solve questions problems will provide guide making progress quiet operation monthly article Model Aviation articles other pub lications will further assist contents handbook will go far using additional data Use other published bits up date extension handbook Academy should publish other technical papers order sat isfy mandate bylaws now ground has broken manual comments regard would useful Tell us what would like see print Products One primary difficulties task helping mem bers operate quietly apparent reluctance part engine manufacturers/distributors provide good muffler engine market K&B outstanding example com pany does its Sportster series engines should have purchase aftermarket muffler especially already paying muffler engine Another engine market will include effective muffler also set vibration isolators well engine MOKI made Hungary marketed Davis Diesel Devel opment muffler Soundmaster sold Davis Isomounts Check Davis specifications etcetera range engines 51 cu Control Line engine 36 Twin Mufflers automatically provided CL Marine twin engine photo shows MOKI 61 RC Pitts-style Soundmaster muffler Helos jets occasion take look some 1A-octave band readings few Helicopters ducted fan aircraft thing Helicopters seem share propeller-driven aircraft har monics fuselage fully encloses entire drive mechanism Helicopter uses good muffler shows very low decibel levels higher harmonics exhaust blade passage frequen cies total sound level also appears lower case ducted fan shows much same thing taking readings recent Fan Fly Fentress NALF impressed amount sound-level reduction area couple years ago common read 114-118 dBA time around saw 98 dBA less standard sound level meter aircraft flown Bob Vi olett fans turning 23-24000 rpm Bob will tell comes much development fan pipe ducting geometry total engineering really shows what possi ble Compare type reading aircraft powered CMB engine so-called nitro pipe Byron fan unit turning about 19000 rpm produced reading 115 dBA octave band analyzer dB levels up 100 fre quencies up maximum range 20000 Hz j state higher frequencies might travel far lower frequencies fact remains fly rela tively close proximity others rather moot point Quieter operation possible Bob Violett proves case next photo shows stable aircraft flown Bob daughter Patty Mid-Atlantic Fan Fly Bob advocate op erating ducted fans manner will permit use existing sites should vein Bob wrote piece titled Reduced Power April 1991 issue Inlet quarterly published Bob Violett Models Inc article has some excellent advice modelers re printed Bobs approval Portions might properly considered some type advertising however advice benefi cial model fliers relatively few modelers see publication new concept timely model fan jet engines years now commercial airline industry has us ing reduced power take-off weight runway conditions would permit goal Save fuel save unnecessary wear-andtear engines real aircraft engines de-rated ultimate power-producing capability Engine life safety operation full scale counterparts can operate concern engine life expectancy shouldnt BVM Inc have exper imenting techniques fuel systems result greatly ex tended engine life reliability advent efficient power systems airframes necessary operate engine full tilt entire flight Ineffi cient systems antiquated design required engine scream its guts out just keep model airborne history flying BVM jets no ducted fan engine produced manufacturer can put out its maximum power forever production run manufacturer engine can make small changes design materials improve power longevity product will long time before can buy 500 flight engine Per haps no dollar limit could have soon get best performance longevity out state-of-the-art engines must Use good fuel ie blended especially fan engines least 20% oil content run engine too lean Cease running engine anything goes wrong such pressure leak blown glow plug pipe seal etc Fix problem Operate engine reduced power except take-off se lected high speed fly-bys selected vertical climbs aerobatic ma neuvers Reduce power turnarounds during cruising flight much good advice Two very significant points last two recommendations follow bits ad vice would greatly reduce sound levels over full extent footprint covered aircraft Keep higher power oper ation close over site proper combined greater effort quiet efficient power operation will surely help flying site retention Everything would much improved could op erate types aircraft sites E 72 Model Aviation Moki engine 61 RC Bob Violetts stable PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing 1991 National Rally 1991 National Aeromodeling Rally held Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio tremendous success AMA modelers general public great cooperation weathermanlow 80s sunny modelers combined fly nearly 150 hours during two-day event Buckeye Aero Squadron Spirit America Show Teams put dazzling performances thrilled both modelers public alike Static model display souvenir sales concessions added carnival-like atmosphere An estimated crowd 8000 spectators attended event Articles Dayton Daily News public service announcements local ra dio stations television coverage Saturdays evening news helped draw public also publicity Cincinnati En quirer Coast Coast magazine Delta Airlines Sky magazine United States Air Force Museum unique attraction encouraged modelers attend modelers took time out flying tour enjoy exhibits largest aviation mu seums world spectators asked questions took home literature about AMA sport Hopefully some will become involved hobby result attending Rally least will gain knowl edge sport appreciation enjoy Taking place Dayton birthplace Wright brothers site countrys largest air bases home extraordinary aviation museum National Rally nostalgic aviation theme captivated modelers public luck next years Na tional Rally will just successful Make plans now mall shows Although summer fall prom ise months model flying fun too soon plan mall show Mall shows excellent club activity winter months create team atmosphere club promoting aero modeling public Public knowledge support impor tant factor finding keeping flying sites mall show may also encourage non-modelers get involved sport An influx new members can sometimes give club much-needed jumpstart providing volunteers officer candi dates manpower Most malls receptive modeling displays mall market ing offices report model aviation shows bring foot traffic other special event AMAs Marketing Department has literature giving helpful hints organize run successful mall show also provide pro motional handouts no cost clubs holding show en sure literature arrives time recommend requesting least month advance After mall show completed AMA will send mall show pin club members participated request form pins included package promotional literature Mall shows win-win situation everyone Clubs receive pub licity recognition themselves sport public troduced exciting hobby mall gets customers have choose mall set date contact AMA assistance information joint effort various clubs Alamogordo New Mexico gan experience flying site problems didnt search individu ally new sites formed coalition approached city government united organization Comprised Alamogordo Model Aviators Silent Flyers Model Gliders Spaceport Model Rocket Club Model Racecar Club coalition requested city allocate 10 acres park land modeling purposes site would used 250 mod elers communities including Alamogordo Las Cruces White Sands Missile Range Holloman Air Force Base coalition also proposed city financially assist con structing area modeling site capable hosting regional national contests argued such contests would create income city provided financial impact statements back claim estimated site could host six 12 contests per year including Flight Fest sites premier event After reviewing proposal city agreed lease land coalition help develop site list made citys coalitions responsibilities City Alamogordo installed road parking area cleared graded RC aircraft rocket area constructed RC model car RC Glider areas paved circles Control Line Helicop ter flying supplied electrical water service model car aircraft areas provided support acquiring benches signs road marker bleachers ntinpd on75 September 199173 sign marks entrance Hobby Park joint venture tween City Alamogordo New Mexico coalition area modeling clubs some creative thinking hard work mod elers Alamogordo now enjoy first-class flying site support city government Members Catalina R/C Modelers Cholla Choppers CIL Club joined forces mall show Foothills Mall Tucson Ar izona clubs reported high degree audience interest Mall shows great way clubs gain recognition support Jim Hoffman Phoenix Arizona shown above Windswept 4 Jim won $25 prize Demonstrating Outstanding Modeling Skills Craftsmanship model during Southwest CL Contest cash prize donated Yellow Cab Company teresting because associated modeling PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 As write am Santa Maria California working RPV project Vandenberg AFB Unfortunately miss AMA Rally Dayton Ohio Indoor Nationals Johnson City Tennes see Free Flight Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Hopefully will make July Nationals Lawrenceville has busy year consulting projects remote-controlled un manned aerial vehicles UAVsthe new term RPVs Modelers can take pride contributions made modeling technology such projects success RPVs Gulf War great source personal professional satisfaction Vandenberg AFB actually using on-base model club flying facility clubs name Wingsnappers conduct flight operations very thankful club very gen erous cooperation support getting job done have also opportunity visit Tn-Valley R/C Clubs facility Santa Maria San Luis Obispo Sb Flyers Fly-In held Qesta Col lege has great meet California fliers note same degree enthusiasm Ive found everywhere go Giant Scale Fly-In San Luis Obispo well attended some really neat planes evidence visited Tom Easterday others discuss Reno-style Pylon Race will hold Madera California October event will first its kind large birdscopies Reno racers time have over 60 entries including fliers other countries Id like make show Im enjoying beautiful cool weather coast California far different enjoyable hot humid Florida weather time year witnessed unique twist Quickie 500 Pylon race Tn-Valley RIC Club club event fliers judged fast flying also building skills fabricating craft winners score combination building flying scores UAVs RPVs thought might interested what flying Vandenberg AFB 125 lb airplane fabricated Army Aero Composites Dave Scullys operation Medway Ohio conventional high-wing built-up structure mostly hardwood plywood employing two-wheel conventio nallanding gear powered A&M SACS 116 cuin 20 hp two-cylinder engine use Menz 28 x 12 prop flies about 100 mph max speed Stall speed just about 45 mph wingload ing about 7 lb/ft squared definitely model airplane employ BTA autopilot its controlled JR 347 PCM using big servos payload experimental laser sensor developed Schwartz Electro-Optics Orlando Florida have video transmitter downlinks gather sensor performance data also use Digicon Telemeter system Tachometer Model TT-01 mea sure flight velocity airspeed readout real help setting up landing Touchdown always 45 mph must hit approach end runway very precisely run off other end hundred twenty five pounds brakes doesnt stop very fast have added phenolic rub blocks wheels shorten landing roll flight control sluggish compared mo del Landings must set up precisely since ship just doesnt ma neuver rapidly modelone must plan ahead Great Passes just received word Johnny Clemens has left us real tragedy modeling since Johnny its ardent supporters have known Johnny years have always admired enthusiasm zest life Johnnys major contribution modeling long service Academy served terms both President vice presidentlonger other President AMA Johnny strong supporter acquisition own Headquarters facility dream helped make happen always Nationals always available needed working heart out AMA too bad modelers like Johnny Clemens Johnnys wit jokes legendary Hes kind Hall Famer will never another quite like him Wherever Johnny love thank sincerely accom pushed making aeromodeling exquisitely enjoyable fun hobby AMA extend condolences family friends world around will always remember him fondness D 74 Model Aviation Some members Santa Maria California Tn-Valley Club left right Chuck Barnes Chet Persons Patrick Mariett Gene dridge Don Brown Bill Tucker Dr Art Major president An enthu siastic group Tn-Valley Pylon Flyers Facility owned city club devel oped Vahon Yeterian founder Vandenberg AFB Wlngbusters RC Club Goldberg Ultimate witnessed first flight loves Vatton great help us flight test program Vandenbarns View Big Bird Fly-in San Luis Abispo California slightly somber mood around being written have just learned Johnnie Clemens passed away Dallas June 13 cant say wasnt somewhat expected still comes shock happens Johnnie served AMA ways lifetime would impossible count much less list addition serving eight years AMAs pres ident Johnnie served unbelievable 22 years AMA Executive Council considered himself peacemaker group Now dont know much peace Johnnie created can say Johnnie responsible lot pride organization Johnnie presented little bit dichotomy worked him AMA would forever preach needed add dignity AMA pick up microphone tell longest jokes known man Its funny now think back times groaned mere prospect Johnnie picking up mic rophone yet its going difficult think never hearing voice again Johnnie visionary AMA first envision AMA owning its own HQ made architectural model HQ building Reston big part laying out Somehow cant help thinking would have done same Mun cie project better health Johnnie uncanny ability however memory birthdays anniversaries swear Johnnie remembered birthdays nearly everyone knew wives kids dont know times Johnnie would remind anniversary kids birthdays Its also funny remember Johnnies stories him talking God usually about model airplanes Well Johnnie talk ing God now eavesdrop conversation Im sure would hear Johnnie telling God of wonder ful things AMA has done trying dignify everything said can hear him now saying see pictures Grand Marshall Saint Patricks day parade Dallas Somehow picture Johnnie Clemens will stick mind fit well however have bit advice God dealing Johnnie God dont give him microphone Godspeed Johnnie AMA will represented Johnnies memorial service John Worth Gene Hemple Its particularly appropriate John Worth Johnnie worked together well ac complished much 22 years Believe actually got out old Tipo flew Wright Brothers Contest Dayton couple weeks ago ball learned few things process First can still fly air plane Second can fly bifocals Its tough get old third still sunburn badly bleed fact got sunburned Saturday couldnt go back up Sunday Now remember always wore long-sleeved shirts contests following weekend AMA National Rally Dayton again able spend Saturday flying really impressed way Rally ran Everyone seemed have great time plenty flying some beautiful airplanes complaint heard heard over over about lack direction signs find way site Frankly always have problem Wright-Patterson gate have open weekends up back off National Road Air Force doesnt particularly like temporary signs over place stuck guess prefer hundreds people wandering around lost opposed eyesore signs AMA schedule keeping hopping lately FF Nation als Lawrenceville week insurance/safety committee meet ing next Tuesday Wednesday RC Masters starting Tuesday Florida may have miss due conflict its two weeks till RC CL Nationals week between Nationals Oshkosh Oh yeah Sally celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary July 23 right between Nationals Oshkosh can get having adjust schedule AMAs growth rate has dropped little behind previous years approximately 2 percent isnt anything panic over may indicative leveling off activity model aviation per haps have simply signed up vast majority fly model airplanes either case its pretty much agreed lim iting factor growth places fly need to obtain flying sites keep ones already have may popular think day will have come effective mufflers will required internal combustionpowered model airplanes flying site save may very well own surprising to have someone out crowd AMA Annual meeting chastise AMA having instituted some across-the-board noise rules Vince gave outline progress Muncie site George Steiner gave excellent presentation frequency control Howard Crispin presented latest noise reduction technology wasnt too bad annual meeting Now could figure out get people attend Another very nice thing unveiled meeting new book Sound Model Aeronautics written Howard distributed AMA think copy will sent AMA chartered club Enough month Keep em flying Dues Cont pg 71 age 19 over July 11992 Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance subscrip tion Model Aviation Second Adult Membership$22 age 19 over July 1 1992 living same address Open Full Member Includes membership privileges liability accident/medical insurance No publication Senior Citizen Membership$30 age 65 above Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Youth Full Membership$14 age 19 July 1 1992 Same membership privileges Open Full Member including magazine subscription Life Membership$1500 Contact AMA detailed information regarding Life Membership program Affiliate Membership$20 Membership foreign modelers providing insurance coverage flying United States PR Cont pg 73 coalition modeling clubs agreed pave main aircraft runway also rocket launch pad funding permitted fi nanced improvements donations local sources also agreed keep noise levels minimum overfly hous ing area provide maintenance site Thanks some creative thinking hard work diligence modeling clubs Alamogordo now have custom-designed site endorsed supported city Perhaps club can follow lead Alamogordo modelers youre searching next flying site First unite other area clubsthere strength numbers Second look ways make proposed flying site attractive site managerif can benefit hobby eager help Finally contact AMA Flying Site Assistance package full information help develop proposal successfully acquire flying site Way go next time club holds contest fun fly approach local merchants businesses prizes Usually merchants happy help able Take Pride America Update President Bush signed law Take Pride America Act end 101st Congress last bills passed enjoyed broad bipartisan support legislation establishes permanent Take Pride America fice US Department Interior enables office sol icit accept donations private organizations authorizes Con gress appropriate funds permits volunteer workers also provides opportunity Americans donate time resources campaign tax-free allowing Take Pride fice allocate resources needed TPIA Act sustains interdepartmental participation federal partnership has successful its six-year history Continued page 83 September 1991 75 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road HamIlton OH 45013 June 13 1991 Day Sorrow Past President AMA member Model Aviation Hall Fame Johnny Clemens passed away due complications long illness remember 1979 reading Johnnys Hall Fame write up pages Model Aviation magazine article said Johnny Clemens old Methuselah its just has highly visible figure world aeromodeling long long time dozen years ago Johnny infected modeling bug early 1922 18 years later 1940 opened hobby shop Hobby Counter ran 51 years Prior opening Hobby Counter Johnny connected largest manufacturers model airplanes Comet Models reputed earliest Comet models family natural energetic outgoing person like Johnny Clemens would eventually become actively involved AMA activities Prior being elected AMAs president 1970 time another held al elected appointed office AMA Johnny also highly visible international scene serving vice president FA Committee International Aeromodel ing ClAM including service Chairman ClAM Informa tion Education Subcommittee Johnny served US voting delegate ClAM head AMA annual delegation FAI meetings Johnny District VIII vice president years moving force behind bringing National Model Airplane Champi onships Dallas 1950 served contest director event Johnny instrumental establishing relationship existed years between Navy AMA what re member good old days Navy Nationals As member AMA Contest Board personally drafted very first Con trol Line rules used AMA Johnny handled important public re lations responsibilities liaison AMA Navy Hobby Industry Association media years MC annual post-Nationals 8 Ball Banquet thank-you affair Navy generous assistance na tional competitions As longest serving president AMA Johnny focused ef forts securing better public image modeling improv ing communications AMA organization itself Paramount Johnnys beliefs AMA should continue battle model ers rights needs especially respect additional RC fre quencies obtaining flying sites letter late last year Johnny admitted slowly losing health battle making attempt pass along through series phone calls letters information concerning people made significant contributions AMA aeromodeling kind peo ple may easily overlooked people Johnny felt should documented hard work relayed infor mation Art Leneau Maurice Teters others did want gotten first jobs AMA organize AMA held Na tional Championships Fortunately Johnny Clemens knew wealth information able share notes practical tips Navy years assisted greatly creating present Nationals Operations Manual During long illness able talk Johnny hospital several times talked about AMA future AMA able get several very good ideas Johnny enjoyed keeping currentmaking contributionright last possible opportunity Johnnys lifeblood telling jokesespecially about modelers remember today goes like St Peter devil talking day about state affairsyou know modern medicine people living longer know devil said its really boring around herenot much ought get some kind activity going St Peter replied Hey would great have big model airplane contest second thought dont think would fair because good fliers up devil retorted Oh thats okay lets have contest because Contest Directors down Well can have contest now best CD just walked through Pearly GatesE 76 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 scene above April Executive Council meeting Howard Crispin left enjoy moment Ed Mccullough receives commemorative T-shirt Guess says diddly squat other person unsung heroes major small contest country monitor frequencies handle impound registration keep scores What away some slower hours first time ever saw gang impound wave also promised guys wouldnt print names really see appreciate R scene May 31 FAI Heli Montgomery County MoacI copter team trials shows Horace Helicopter Association Hagen CD left Allen two clubs hosting FAI Hel Helper president Minia icopter Team Trial Shown ture Rotary Wings Northern above Russ Coxe president Virginia MRWV two club cooked fried clubs joined together put sweated served con fine team trial contest cession stand three days pride AMA Johnny Clemens 191 2-1991 Connetcut Maine / Masaadtusetts / New Hamp*e Rhode Idand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 Houlton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essen Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 B Greenwich Ave West Warwicir RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Cape Cod Council Model Airplane Clubs three clubs Cape Cod Cape Cod R/C Club Discover Flying R/C Club Otis Model Aircraft Club have formed CCCMAC coordinate activities keep other informed policies ban quet held Mildreds Chowder House April 61991 Bill Mon tague did excellent job MC evening Senator Henri Raus chenbach talked about community relations Coast Guard Ensign Ewell Long talked about rescue techniques mechanics hel icopters flying Several awards prizes presented Roys R/C Hobby New England Hobby donated some prizes about 63 people present Barb would like thank clubs inviting us great time Instructing hire some people charging flight instruction Some have own facilities insurance have no problem fact probably performing good service However have problem person uses club facility charges flight instruction some cases dont inform students club instruction available some students arent club members isnt fair club might defined business pursuit may affect insurance coverage paying flight instruction club facility ask around may able obtain good instruc tion paying Spectacle Pond Float Fun Fly Discover Flying R/C Club sponsored event held May 11-12 1991 26 fliers about 50 aircraft Saturday fine day winds quite strong Sunday met nine-year-old Jay Baker heard about CCCMAC banquet Jay becoming quite skilled pilot flying pond has participating Com bat events held Cape previous column wrote about Stearman Sam Abdow building model now complete shown nhntnfl September 1991 77 ruyuaIuu uayvvuUI Fifty Year AMA Members Recently have talked two people have AMA members over 50 years have mem ber 50 years would like mention column Let know send picture have Senator Henri Rauschenbach CG Ensign Ewell Long Dave Eldredge presents 50-year AMA patch Ed McCarty Bill Montague R presenting painting Bill Parandes 1 modeler banquet paintings done Bill Sam Abdow model Stearman full-scale background New Yo4t New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT II John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 70 Froelich Farm Rd Ilickaville NY 11801 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 5 Broadway Yonkera NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple La Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Coatello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Junchkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saxter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts As AMA member individual group 139229 involved way another multi-faceted hobby/sport aer omodeling goes what impact will have upon society future strictly up us As looks things appear bright prospect let us maintain vigilant quiring yet encouraging attitude thus earning respect con fidence public large well other Let safety overall concern Now turn corner enter new era aeromodeling wit Giant Scalea mounting concept involving Radio Controlled model aircraft weighing much 100 lb per copy thus exceeding con siderable margin current weight-limit 55 lb mandated AMA rules undoubtedly already aware AMA working conjunction lnternationai Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA undertake joint experimental testing program aimed de termining feasibility safety standards involved such activi ties Further sayeth Pertinent Points Prospective Pilots planning get started flying Radio Controlled model aircraft will certainly interested certain enlightening obser vations Mr John Bruns appearing recent issue clubs news letter MAAW Flyer John flight instructor Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY such excellent position offer number constructive suggestions ease lot seeking become accomplished miniature aircraft pilots John favors AO-size engine anything larger stage learning process flying characteristics much smoother opinion learner does need hottest ABC pump trainer feels so-called sportcraft best able resist impact imposed student pilot beginners Mr Bruns favors four-channel radio Le throttle rudder elevator aileron Most importantly warns fly alone fly times presence reliable instructor during training period Visual Arts Department case become bored monthly palaver note seek break monotony enriching text bits photographic ineptness interspersed mercifully vastly supe rior production various contributors shall begin months collection shot made Nick Ziroli recent contest picture took last year Cradle Aviation Expo booth operated Show Meroke Radio Control Club 1990 edition Expo along descriptive notes simply got lost shuffle hence failed appear column guys have kindly understanding regarding regrettable omission have sportingly accepted apology rate picture best wishes fine group Welcome news Chopper Chaps reproduce part important article appearing IRCHA Bulletin newsletter International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association written its secretary Tim Nash has say First notice no longer AMA National Airplane Cham pionships last year Courtesy IRCHA some folks listening us AMA events name finally includes us Heli guys IRCHA will running Helicopter portion 1991 AMA Nationals Nationals will held Lawrenceville Illinois again year Helicopters will flying 17 miles away Mt Carmel Airport did 1990 first time Helicopter com petition will flown main site other events except Soar ing Gear up Secured 78 Model Aviation 1 Though known highly regarded AMA members con nection assortment Headquarters duties Bob Underwood does appear photographs would imagine main title Technical Director would believe what huge assortment responsibilities inherent brief title dedication rare talents say hail Bob see Bob fielding members question years District 2 membership meet ing 1991 WRAM show weiisviue area maii Plane ocexy recent edition club newsletter WAS Ilappenin edited Milt Green reports example good PR characterized plan ning groups annual banquet featured guests lo cal mayor lady Milt cited success affair reported following encouraging response hizzonor few brief remarks Mayor complimented club ex cellent facilities have developed field noted pleasure constructive use found particular property behalf village WeIlsviIie Mayor thanked club pay ing taxes land add Nice going WASPS nere soory connecoeo wion mis nexo snot wnicn mignt just well relate brief rather late date goes involves Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VlcePresldent 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Eiiis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr Hew Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaiy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8970 Wow National Fun Fly Dayton Ohio now history two outstanding days enhanced weather friendly personalities participants event should held District III year Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson provided fabulous backdrop Anyone interested past current aviation found some thing interest multitude aircraft display research library fantasticscale documentation abounds Two AMA air show teams Buckeye Aerosquadron Spirit America Show Team performed very admirable fashion certainly have developed superb style public presenta tion oecial thank offered ladies gentlemen Spirit America Show Team Publicity key success modeling show Bill Baker AMA Headquarters staff generated post-editorial report Rally may interested some information Seven newspapers published information Rally cover age included Cincinnati Dayton Muncie Van Wert Fifteen ra dio stations aired public service announcements and/or interviews Four television stations produced video airing during event Magazines recognized National Rally included Boys Life Chevy Outdoors Coast Coast Delta Sky Highways Motorhome Magazine above can see aeromodel ing publicity very positive event Several District Ill AVPs helped produce Rally Included Dave Ellis West Virginia John Hathaway Pittsburgh Jay Mealy Clearfield Joe Vislay Toledo Jays wife Judy also helped AMA trailer Thanks again folks AMA club members long distance attended Rally following pictures provide highlight some attendance Modeling events provide excellent place us swap stories Sometimes stories createdtry AVP Jay Mealys son Chris attendance nifty little fun-fly model demonstrating ability engine stopped low inverted pass Instead rolling upright Chris made inverted landing damage being removal top glow plug As Chris prepared next flight discovered landing gear broken question can land upside down damage landing gear see Chris might ask him about some additional excitement produced September 1991 79 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Radio Control Aircrafters Buffaio New York Mike Kundrat STARS Brad- Marva Clingerman Prop ford PennsylvaniaFloppers Tim Treneff Licking Co Flyers Harry Burcham Black Swamp Flyers Ellis Mealy assist flight line Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Ron Gray wife Universal SIgnalsRIC Flyers Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Noith Carolina Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT V Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipion Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferriwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetleville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 RPV/UAV There have articles concerning remotely piloted ve hicles now commonly called unmanned aerospace vehicles number publications articles quite often very well done much enhance versatility aircraft have blatantly ignored very important facet very ex istence heritage contributions aeromodelers technology performance also small matter individuals also long-standing members Academy after-glow Gulf War should provide little credit mem bers AMA President Don Lowe has engaged RPV work years both employee United States Air Force directly volved research development Wright-Patterson AFB recent years consultant Don alone type work names read like roll call active AMA members num ber well known area competition setting world records District IV far being alone re gard Maynard Hill former AMA President best known among model ers world records has set still holds such things Radio Control speed distance altitude duration May nard has instrumental development number radiocontrolled vehicles military has own consulting design facility purpose Maynard has also invented demonstrated electrostatic autopilot vehicles several members have intimately involved what probably best known RPVs active service Pioneer manufactured AAI Cokeysville Maryland RPV became well known result Gulf War group Iraqi troops surrendered Pioneers next photo Bic Green standing new AAI product Bic has involved Pioneer very beginning Bics background Bic well known Radio Control Pattern flier District IV actively competes F3A Bic alone AAI Steve Stricker known flying Tournament Champi ons also flies AAI current president Radio Control Modelers Baltimore Ron Stahl also part team Incidently Ron will heading up team will put MARC Show next year Another important member involved Pioneer Mike Dean Mike active duty US Navy stationed Patuxent River Na val Air Test Center Mike flew Pioneer long time test program also completed tour board battleship Gulf area before recent crisis during first deployment air craft Mike president Patuxent Aeromodelers active member IMAA follows naturally because father Bob Dean District IV director IMAA Pioneer Giant model think Pioneer something should see aircraft Bic standing next photo taken AAI dis play MARC Show June 1 aircraft company develop ment called Guardian big radio controlled aircraft has 34 foot high aspect-ratio wing Guardian designed fly altitudes high 15000 feet have duration 15 hours powered 75 hp engine Among other things vehicle mostly invisible due its composite construction district can probably identify individuals involved level radio control activity should make point relate sport very important aspect countrys defense ces Much technology used vehicles developed miniature aircraft AMA members actively involved levels categories model flying talk pol iticians out about flying sites should inform extremely important contribution aviation District Happenings Two significant events held district during month June unfortunately both held same weekend fact several events held first week end month probably interfered some planning Anyway two events FAI Helicopter team selection MARC Show held within few miles other team selection held District Columbia RC Club field Germantown Maryland part park system de cided use Maryland site after some difficulty use Manassas National Battlefield site adverse problem process fact meet took place during un usual hot spell no radio problems encountered accord ing sources accident second event MARC Show Timonium Maryland considerably exhibitors year hope show will continue grow very likely move larger building fairgrounds will soon necessary Some ex hibitors chose go out field Saturday evening demon strate products press others able attend treated some outstanding demos would probably beneficial some means transport could set up take interested par ties out site lack adequate parking precludes general tendance feel sure anyone saw Florio competition fun fly air craft Sunfly flown Jim Martin Hobby Lobby impressed exhibitors would sure profit live ex posure Some exhibitors including Nick Ziroli first time John Kirk stepping down overall director show has worked since start Ron Stahl current club president will taking over operation Basically nothing changes except effort grow CASA Cross Country Soaring meet also held few miles away weekend other events within easy driving distance Timonium Richmond Area RC Club held Pattern contest over same period show grows enough perhaps some alternatives could take place some other schedules D 80 Model Aviation Renew @1 See Card Page 99 V Alabama Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneasee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 yarn St Gibsonville FL 33534 Gustavo Diaz E-12 Fraiias Gunynabo PR 00657 George Perryman 3644 Lake Drive Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Th Karl Hensel RR 4 Boa 264 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 James M Doc Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Frequency Coordinator Bsrnis Fields P0 Bon 1063 Strickland Rd interlachen Phone 904 6642517 FL 32048 Contest season now live District V want AMA rule book write Ill send Theyre free no charge So far month Ive Memphis watch Memphis Area Soaring Society stuff Also Courtland Alabama witness Dick Halls Spring Fling Fort Payne catch DeKaIb RIC Flyers quar ter scale event Corinth Mississippi see Meridian Modelers Third Annual Fun-Fly Tampa Florida witness Marion County Model Aircraft Flyer Ben efit local hospital next 21/2 weeks have five flying fields possible enjoy trying keep prom ises made ran District V VP office want see what AMA VP looks like invite blowout First come first served South Ocala Florida near little town Belleview Marion County Model Association has nice flying field U Childrens Miracle Network Telethon Day before yesterday Sunday attended Flyers Rally Benefit critically ill chil dren Ray Brown charity coordina tor Robert Jones Contest Coordinator Everybody good time pay two dollars get field money went directly University Florida Shands Hospital bottom previous column Ray Brown Robert Jones master minded oversaw Marion County Model Aircraft Associations efforts con duct fliers rally benefit did nice job Greg Rita Wilmon Ocala Florida busy watching others fly cle verly took picture standing next George Nichols P-51 Pictured below Georges P-51 geared engine George built scratch claims flies perfectly cannot re member engine displacement George seen picture inset gear retracts flight has flaps help takeoffs landings bottom previous column Gene Sanchez Ed Ruark tuning up little plane John Lindas Brandon Model Flyers fun fly bash Plenty people background waiting turn F See two pretty girls Mary Ann Grey Sonnia Barber watching Brandon Model Flyers Tampa Fun Fly needed have picture taken order make report Fun Fly complete September 1991 81 picture above Karen Blair Karen built Ugly-Stick model herself waiting turn fly herself model very well constructed men better look out John Hudson Linda Cooley con ducted area fun fly Tampa Florida June 2 everybody neighborhood showed up share fun gaggle spectators contestants alike stare awe four full-size aircraft buzzing Marion County Florida Model Association entertaining everyone flights real-size WW II AT6s RC show team demonstrations drawings prizes like fees donations will go Shands Hospital University Florida benefit crit ically ill children Florida southern Georgia First its kind model airplane club president Robert Jones promises continue effort D Illinois Indtana Kentucky Miasoun VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District Vi Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate VIce PresIdents Ron Ballard 5 Boa 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buanell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency CoordInator Paul Holaten 616 W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 616 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7786 h election year district know have spoken about once year want remind impor tance event An election measurements have indicate like dislike what Please sure vote time comes Im ballot let know what kind job think have done voting against feel Ive let down please vote put back office Ive done well vote appreciated No vote tells us nothing As writing know other person consid ering running against election know working hard us right now may make good VP district Only winning would let us know sure Ive already talked him about encouraged him run time read Ill know sure going would rather give name time case decides back off Later maybe Since know district several districts election year would like say something about though have Council works well together part always room some new blood would no need have elections Weigh vote carefully sure look track rec ords districts VP other candidates may find its time change Whatever exercise right vote election Ap proximately 10% voted district last time Id like see near 100% lose Remember could care less about competition still need some support Council other things such insurance issues Vote Alas weather has taken its toll time first two weekends going great trips weather changed last minute end high hopes total waste son got out new trainer headed field some training managed get often enough get him well way joining neophyte RC pilot completed some take offs landings has learned few basic maneuvers such snap rolls As can see time lost big mistake made letting him fly own airplane Super Hots Now wants take own Hmmm Maybe better get out old Hots wrecked few years back Ill have something fly though know read about ground-breaking Mun cie probably last month trip did make earlier month big thrill know question spending much money such project bennies doing its well worth Besides know its good invest ment Can imagine place like Oshkosh model airplanes know no other nation such site can hold major events having look over county site generally has too compromises can hold major events special terest groups such IMAA museum will seen tour Indiana could go on know understand already Shoot talk about enough guess Im just proud can its district did get Mint Julep Scale meet down Rough River close home during rainy weekend took chance tired staying home Anyway saw reduced turnout event weather sure stopped lot people Thats too bad cause lot flying going great thing Fun Scale turnout believe filled very well other Scale events fact events think no time regular Scale events memory serves right think least 20 flying event Again great day bull sessions never got too hot whole day meant could work around chatting Cal Etlel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Florisant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord IN 47421 time though took some time watch flights really liked P-38 days i may build really like power up front impressive Hey did find July column screwed up Did really think Id lost mind sent it just fine During paste up paragraphs got shuffled around Move part about Rich mond Indiana club after first two pictures Maybe will bean ar ticle can make better sense wish hadnt happened wasnt first time Ive seen happen also see sometimes making grammar changes believe could challenged As long dont change too much ruin what Im trying say can stand some changes change char acter statement Im trying make get bent out shape Enough travels got some pictures district its time show first comes group Po plar Bluff Missouri call themselves Freelancers RC Club event hold year builders contest As can see photo fellahs serious group builders hav ing trouble picking got may want sneak back Cheetah Before go Ive got tell Ive finally gotten Missouri again gods gave us break weather long enough two delightful events happen Ill telling about next month Ive promising long time tell finally made Enough now . 82 Model Aviation Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kanaas City MO 84114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 next photos trom Latayette Cloud jockeys ot Latayette indiana As usual successful event guys As can see yourself show filled ceiling beautiful air planes dont mind Ill just fill up rest column photos Iowa MichigM / Minnesota Wiscoflain V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice PresIdent Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 41098 Asaociate Vice PresIdents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzger 2525 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Weal 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L Steve Dudzinski East 9278 FlorIda Livonia Ml 48150 come Nationals again few weeks left pre pare models Rumor has may Northwest Coast next year will Muncies turn show what AMA can modelers Don Lowe gave Executive Council member tag says Dont yell Im volunteer has long trying period pushing forward idea national model sport flying site seems complaints too few people will see site Well image will generate will everyones benefit Look what EAA has done full-size sport aviation Gone Flying. Forever very sad news phoned Panch Morris great little guy Johnny Clemens left us first became member EC great help orientation welcome confidante great fun dig through old very old modeling mags see photos having fun aeromodeling very prominent personage Nationals idea Na tional Fun Flys came active thoughts will miss phone calls thoughts Muncie direction AMA should follow having known him will always warm remembrance last column related demise State Meet Well CL cat egory contest will run Rouge Park September Keep watching contact Marc Warwashana want extra information OK photographers out need pics western end districtand make members models col umn can see read what others doing give some recognition am running short such material have dig through what have taken help library new format column may present problem estimating number charac ters needed its worth try too much sameness leads deter ioration nitro situation going very interesting Maybe should resurrect formula used UKsome gas amyl acetate thinkbut its still no substitute Its like trying copy balsawood Went up visit Frankenmuth Model Flyers Club famous town eye-opener never visited before guys treated extremely well tour traditional meal have great field close middle town part community Look up tour area Sounds like floatplanes needed year fields under water heavy cleanup sessions required return fields flying condition again read some members complaining placement pond Muncie well least float-planers will taken care possibly well return ROW Free Flighters District Roundup MARCS thinking just thinking renewing its fab ulous Sailplane Symposium 1992 Twin Cities has unique infor mation line program membership use sounds extremely teresting Lets have details please e St Croix Valley has two new safety officers Gary Utley Mike Sewell Does club have Bong Eagles mention Kenny Lane has book pho tos newspaper clippings history model aviation Mil waukee RUF Stuf has new editor staff Congrats David Flick RAMS has logo-watches its members has formed sup port group called what else EWES million attaboys Ra cine RCC because sponsor no less two junior baseball teams VAM going help EM seaplane base during EM week Finally Grassfield Modelers can divided three groups make things happen watch things happen wonder what happened E Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Take Pride America partnership between government private sector helps provide real solutions environ mental problems further stewardship ethic America Farragut Flyers honored National Semifinalists Take Pride America Awards Ceremony last year efforts improve Farragut State Park Idaho TPIA program great ve hicle AMA clubs gain positive publicity recognition helping ensure environmental future nation formation packet about program call write AMAs Marketing Department next month September 1991 83 Leroy SalIence 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 60701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 en JUCKSO tne LOS ignais flu Morners Day session Leroy Setterlee photo Steve enqwst ana Mel Shapper Grasaflelds Feed Fly Boyd Bowdlsh photo uoraon van uaiens pnoto 0 tIle Kalamazoo Tflunderbirds display county DARE exhibit PRCont pg 75 Mareas Lolislana New Odehoisa Tees V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII VIce-PresIdent 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Asacolate Vice Preeldefita Chuck Andraka 606 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816 AVPffrequeflcy CooiUtar GM Horsirnan PO Box 490 Spring Branch TX 78070 AMA Dieplay Coordinator Karen HopkIns 5515 Brldgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroillon TX 76006 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Slant laid 26 Oakrldge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Slevena 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1136 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Houston Texas District 8 Fly-In Fly-In featured aspects mod eling just about type model Ron Nelson Alief Air Fame Houston Texas displaying Art Chester Jeep Model isa Haffke desIgn K&B 40 disappointed turnout District 8 meeting num ber issues discussed major issue lawsuit against AMA pertaining Control Line Speed accident California District 8 Fly-In will held Oklahoma 1992 So start making plans attendC 84 Model Aviation L Jeff Lehmam Houston Texas HARKS club immaculate 30% Ultimate weighIng 195 lb Engine 42 Sache Gene Hempei presenting 55 Weber superlol rvlce Award .. trlct 8 Fly-In gentleman works very hard promotIng model aviation having fun crave Inalvlauals enaursa sun aireco traffic park cars left right Brad Lawson Bob Lawson Charles Copeiand Maff Hanson eame OT tL moaeisru uisonct 8 Fly-In left ngru nocrom row Ron Heiser Dale Hungerford Dimmitt Perldna Dieter Martin Back row left right Carl Clark Frank Williams Jack Fox Jorge 5neiaer quarKer-scais upr LnlpmunL model has strobe landing lIght talking pilaf. few members Bay Port Aero Club Deer Park Texas left right Randy Martin Doug Greer David Tanner Tim Harris Walter Ward Colorado Kansas Nab asic North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis DItulct IX VIce-PresIdent 8027W 81st Cirde Avada Co 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672750 Asacolats Vies Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th SI Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/n Radio Service Center 918 5 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3286 L Associate vice president Tom Boyd Nebraska writes Thanks look Nebraska again Frontier Flyers Fremont Nebraska have rechartered growing membership dedicated fun fliers typical problems dues insurance confusion still have fine following Lincoln Sky Knights ran out room mall show rain delayed Scale contest first ever Novice Pat tern contest Great way rebuild interest Pattern annual Fun Fly Barbecue drew big crowd relaxed pilots Desert Storm Trooper returned ready retire hear RCers should join Nebraska Free Flighters Hand Launch Profile Jet Glider contest thats mouthfulsounds like fun though much needed pitch chase exercise NFFs making inroads University Nebraska orga nizing supporting University Model Airplane Club newCook pavilion dream Indoor site NFF working great PR promote local newspaper carried quarter-page article NFF Tom Winter got nice promotional educational interview radio TV models construction materials instructional demonstration Congratulations fellows want introduce welcome Loup Valley Flyers Ne braska group chartered clubs District IX primary undertaking Robert McClure will somewhat unique group have three flying sites two counties four cities un der club Eight 12 crowd gathered miles Long City-North Loup area What excellent fellowship will Good luck Im sure well hearing Allan Worrest through Toms report introduces Lincoln Area Soaring Society LASS 1981 RC Sailplane enthusiasts Lincoln saw necessity having club provides unique needs year organized LASS chartered #1853 AMA first objectives acquire use flying site suited Soaring accomplished about six months after club organized large numbers LASS energetic club sup ported 82 later Nationals held Lincoln supplying lo cal manpower flying site Soaring event active community youth services area contests night flys fun flys have good newsletter As two RC Sailplane clubs state LASS strictly si lent modelsSailplanes Electrics Though located Lincoln welcome members throughout region AVP Tom Boyd also reports well save another month continues stated wanted organize District IX meeting Nebraska Hastings Skylarks jumped wanted sponsor Hastings sure Omaha fliers would slow down bit join us north south west could find us too year Commitments prior obligations have pre vented organizing help program time secure commitments time Headquarters personnel has spoken will try again fall 1992 Keep flying high Tom Whoa Travis has gotta jump Well what revoltin de velopment District IX waited out year 1990 put off promotion Rusa Mifler 980 N 3rd Carringlon ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 87401 Jim Rlcketta 516 5 CloudaB Sioux Falls SD 57103 district meeting could done specifically Nebraska fall District meeting whole lot easier put together Na tionals weve number Nationals Nebraska Theres lot can-do area Im having hard time delaying dis trict meeting another year asking another state pick up go such short notice think 1992 meeting spoken time well see wants come rescue fall members can en joy grow resources expertise typically brought together district meetings Also dont want miss out AMA budget money year passed last year having meeting District meeting budget money does carry over year next used way should changed opinion $2500 allotted yearly enough district meet ing anywhere especially district travel distances AVPs long Have ever tried travel north south area can go coast coast about what costs go Denver Colorado Bismarck North Dakota VP budget typically tapped lot out-of-pocket expenses absorbed personally number folks meeting Also local clubs typically make some substantial donations Id like able skip year once let meeting kitty build up adequate amount good good facili ties etc cost volunteer officers personal money par ticipate District IX has pioneer full-blown district meetings format process has used other districts much success has struggle over years get Executive Council buy idea money should set aside used good membership smaller meetings Nationals Rallys lot local fliers unable participate Feedback has consistently demonstrated value district meeting about pass up success stories district past 10 years Well have good meeting fall Just pa tient look plans announcements little later year Well beginning sound like soapbox item Ill prob ably get some hot mail calls Thats okay job up grabs three years Tom Boyd would probably like some relief get retirement lets get some help goin out E September 1991 85 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 88207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82804 PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HQ703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviationsubscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertising Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission information full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Mzotia CalIfornIa HawaiI Nevada / Utah X DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DIstfSct X VIcePresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 961-6637 ~16 addreea EMAIL 7824747 Aseoclate Vice Prealdenta Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aba HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrio 8252 E Tumey Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95819 Craig W Hath 7929 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 89128 Kai P Jensen 535 B Moans Lana Reno NV 99502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John Krohn 11227 Hadley St Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 95136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85745 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Beverly Wisniewaki 3316 South Kiowa Blvd Lk Havssu City AZ a6403 Frequency Coordinators George SteIner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95926 Phone 9163621982 L Cloy Marez 2626W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 hundred thousand enthusiastic spectators looked Cap itol City Barnstormers took sky time What thrill airshow center mile-long runway fans stacked ten deep behind safety rope McClelland Air Force Open House Ap preciation Day returning Desert Storm Troopers main man Rush Limbaugh flesh delivered keynote address usually shadow military teams Thunderbirds Blue Angels No majors time think AMA would pump-up proud over resulting show 30 short minutes over 20 objects flew came went up Ill save de tails show team antics another time Twenty minutes after show ended packed up motor home off Lost Hills Free Flight championships about five hours trip just short Colinga California 1-5 got best inside dual left-hand side Air Force Two tread steel-belted separated carcass broke off end tire holding other became steel-belted whip ravaging underside motor home time coasted stop 70-plus mph brake lines torn out propane lines ripped off emergency cable wound itself around axle much much result $700 tow bill six-hour ride back Sacramento cab truck took turns bouncing heads off ceiling knees off dash What really makes mad is1the fact again missed something Ive trying catch last two yearsa good Free Flight contest Hang Free Flighters Ill make yet Pictured below District Ten party wagon being winched trailer long ride home Wow feels just like last week turn report happenings assigned area must magazine lag time some thing nature Anyway theres lots report goes January 1 came some real good cold weather brave enough attend local New Years Day fun fly Lo gan Utah field Bridgerland RC Clubs outing have say very well attended Other clubs Utah area having fun snow including Ute RC Club club loaded bunch real go-getters make hobby something should proud club field located state land called Jordan River Park city Salt Lake has provided matching funds improve parcel land much better flying site Thanks go out Geoff Styles back AMA Headquarters jumping horn straighten out little mix-up Army Corps En gineers over old issue wetland So now Utes living proof AMA does work us very helpful way east ern clubs would envious field its paved runway park ing lot comforts home president club year Ron Christensen picture taken Walt Staff way warm 200 field gathering opportunity get St George Fun Fly again though VW bus lost its heart American Fork still made rest 300 miles pulled VW Rabbit pickup says modelers arent ingenious types people Thanks goes Leon Orton says truck hasnt run right since trip weather St George didnt cooperate again year came good time renewing old friendships seeing new proj ects fly Larry Wolfe Jet Hanger Hobbies some aircraft doing some impressive flying Maue Chie wowed crowd engine-out auto-gyro 500 feet tumbling end-over-end way down After landing feet admitted tumble wasnt planned crowd seemed completely under control Brigham City Fliers held its annual RC Auction April 20 al full house hobbyists static display brought overwhelm ing number quarter-scale aircraft year craftsmanship excellent Although time limit due previously scheduled basketball game auction completed time due great co ordinating club members Great job guys looks like month August going full month tra veling have calendar trips Winnemucca Reno Billings So clubs northern Nevada wondering what AVP looks like prepared worst will coming through plan visit fly fields last thing dont want anyone forget Utah State Pattern Championships going held Bridgerland RC Club field August 3-4 contest usually brings some really talented pilots fair warning get out practice Novice through FAI will go six rounds two days keeping best four flight scores always computer scorekeeping contestant judging will used Thats guy back Reggl Thanks Marc As usual bangup report slamdunk AVP Flash AVP John Krohn will contestant Unlimited Champion ship weekend October 5-6 Madera California picture follows John displays Sea Fury 488 San Gabriel Valley RC League club meeting Summers Gotta Fly Leading Edge Reginald R Keyawa 86 Model Aviation guys ringing New Year big way Jamboree being wInched up 300-mile trek back Sacramento now promised little late Herrres Marc DistrIct Ten AVP John Krohn displaying entry Unlimited Cham pIonship Good luck John Win Gipper obviously going too late just heard Homer Davenport Days August 4 neat relaxed fly-in arent pressures just nice place fly event run some very nice people site school field isnt asphalt flying area very nicely laid out youre flying rest family can take events town Plucked following about young AJ Seaholm Horse feathers Billings Flying Mustangs newsletter Seems like Mike Sperry wife took AJ along Vegas April Formula race AJ picked up plane Lyle Larson chose engine Henry Bartle go-power managed tenth out 30plus pilots included zeroed heat Way go AJ Wouldnt say Lyle Henry Mike Mrs Sperry really super folk Also Mustangs will host 91 Montana State Pattern Champi onships August 31/September 1 Should superior meet time read Executive Council may have voted hold 92 Na tionals Corvallis Oregon Chip Smith Na tionals coordinator came out HQ couple weeks ago early June looked over Corvallis Airport site Na tionals feels comfortable site couple other people look over also comfortable layout will required convince Coun cil have heard some local Free Flighters interested get ting involved Nationals Oregon may decide go ahead plans combined Nationals site know some good news just got note Mike Hazel Mike said going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low former format contest calen dar reports event articles photos clas sifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 will nice see FL back print weve missing Barry Kurath wrote what follows did make couple small editing changes fit text editor otherwise its pure Barry named Celebration Silent Flight first venture Electric events resounding success May 4 EMAC Evergreen Model Airplane Club PASS Portland Area Sailplane Society spon sored combined Electric/Soaring fun-fly old EMAC field east Vancouver weather beautiful turnout large flying great Blazers won What could ask Thirty three fliers attended Seattle Spokane Grants Pass Portland/Vancouver area crowd spectators also im pressive size enthusiasm flights greeted applause through out day Some 70-plus aircraft stood out mind included Bob Benjamins 60 Cobalt-powered Waco bipe original design Tiger Kitten Doug Boyds Sinus Sail plane powered 05 FAI-wind Cobalt Ben Almojuelas Showmaster electrified version Ken Willard design Showmonster 200% 60-powered version Jerry Holcombs Super Chip Sailplane Concept EP Helicopter powered Trin ity off-road car motor seven 1200 mAh SCR cells Rob Woods fleet aerobatic planes Rob entered tiny 02-powered aer obatic plane six-cell duration event making flight excess 11 minutes Scale airplanes attendance included Porterfield Mike Bambergs Klemm unfortunately folded wing de stroyed Taylorcraft flew exceptional realism except no exhaust noise fact quiet field CD Jerry Holcomb able listen soft classical music day ex cept watching big game portable TV Glider contingent also strong Tom Brightbills new Dodgson Saber drawing lot attention Doug Boyd new variable-diameter drum winch receiving favorable response tried possible ex ception Dave Johnson blew half stab off Windsong top first launch power fliers never seen winch operation greatly impressed Another sight unfamiliar majority power-types gaggle Hand Launch Gliders thermaling up near ground saw Craig Robinson Mike Bamberg Robin Robinson have long flights little Gliders closest came serious competition sixcell duration event two Old Tim ers aerobatic plane four Gliders entered Gliders beating Old sters through superior penetration big lift good distance away Gliders Robin Robinson Jerry Hol comb made two contes tants left air fly down below 10 feet altitude con tinue chase lift First Jerry climb ing Robin switched back forth until Jerry too low no motor battery left Robin still about 100 feet good 30 seconds power remaining Jerry landed Statistics gathered first 50 planes entered ran out forms follows power/number entries 05/27 15/four 02/four 60/two balance powered planes contained 40 25 035 Hi-Line 30 motors about four Hand Launch Gliders four Gliders powered Ford long-shaft motor deep-cycle marine battery other words winch Altogether finest days Ive ever spent enjoy ment radio controlled flying Jerry keeps insisting should again next year would argue him Danny Brewer took following pic tures Jerry Holcomb supplied number Bob Benjamin discuses merits Firekitten Doug Huffman Along about noon asked group would bring airplanes out group picture Note incredible diversity aircraft types flown during very first effort very nice event hope decide again next year Coming up August will along bunch noted annual Big Bird Bash OMAS Hogs Hollar BBQ Pfeiffer Field Barons Float Fly Cocollala ISS Scale Contest Ontario EAC Pattern Contest Creswell TCM Pattern Fin ley Soaring about weekend some Northwest Fl Champs Ar lington Get copy Northwest sched ule Bill Smith contest coordinator sending him self-addressed stamped enve lope asking Theres lots done contests see September 1991 87 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oragoir / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 g 503 234-4439 ompuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672422 Asaoclate VIca Prealdents Darrell AndarsonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ava NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 vancouver WA 9a6a4 Tom CashmanTom McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al culverDave Mullens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83676 Seanle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B vicksburg SI Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klsmath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 6 #69 Puysllup WA 98373 Aulatant Frequency CoordInator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 entto /Imojuela eniargea isen vviitiards Showmaster build Cobalt 60powered Showmonster industrial-size battery will give some kind feel size plane 60 does very well Contest Virector Jerry 1-lolcomo folds flis modified Graupner Chip Box 176 Good Old Nonny young friend Nonny hasnt favored us pomefor quite some time have new now fact first since bygone Star Skipper days thought bit maturer style remains Stygian like Model Airplane Nonny Moose kit kit. Until built model airplane model model Until flown wondrous flying machine thing beauty Stop Prop Wobble Dr Lester W Garber builds accuracy has designed pitch gauge instrument set propeller pitch precision gauge can help us construct high performance rubber props Peanut Scale Bostonian No-Cal Limited Penny full Pennyplane Easy Bs Flying Machines Eeyores Flying Machines wonderful picture book good text think should buy right now kids yourselo have waiting get little older like browse bookstoresall kinds especially bookstores children favorites Eeyores right near 1212 Broadway Manhattan Joel Fram owns two Eeyores book stores other being east side Manhattan Joel employees have really turned shops oases both parents children like remind old-time model airplane hobby shopsjust great places hang out features Broadway Eeyores window paint ings nice chat artist Brian Selznick graduate Rhode Island School Design put finishing touches murals shops two windows realize has paint everything backwards inside strollers can see correctly outside Brian regular employee available artist such window-paintings anywhere town As salesperson Brian guided great book introducing flying aviation youngsters FlyingMachines describes self fascinating discovery flying machinesfrom hot air bal loon supersonic jet book Number 22 24 Eyewit ness Books series Borzai Book published 1990 Alfred Knoff Inc New York Cost $1395 has great text Andrew Nahum terrific drawings art editor Mark Richards story goes way back 1804 Sir George Cayleys glider model Theres also 1845 20-ft steam powered model William Henson John Stringfellow lots lots moreBleriots 1917 Bristol Fighters engines propellers drawn beautiful detail color really fell love book recommend Buy can anywhere near New York City come Eeyores will happy kids will happy Ask Brian Show Support NFFS National Free Flight Socie y has always supported youngsters well high tech approach design Small field flying im portant international FAI classes Youth support activity has ranged NFFS Design Competition produced AMA Maxi Junior successor Delta Dart way Junior World Free Flight Championships Fred Wilson writes very helpful formation beginners 10 issues year publication NFFS Free Flight Digest already member strongly urge join Now biggest bargain As adult member can have children become NFFS members 50 cents Yes correct An adult membership subscription costs $15 annually less two-year basis Fourteen dollars 50 cents covers subscription other 50 cents membership already receiving Digest means youngsters 50 cents year can read come members too Realize youngsters like belong organ izations favor course recommend join up two-year hitch savings both NFFS Remember NFFS represents Free Flighters before AMA Ex ecutive Council membership counts Use th coupon below Mail NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 Make checks payable Natorial Free Flight Society Subscdption rates include annual fee $60 membership tIre National Free Flight Society balance fee category Subscription FREE FLIGHT NFFS Digest Subocriptions available membership MEMERSHIP FEES AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES Ii 2 yrl Age 19 & over and1 yr $i&00 $50 membership fee plus $1460 subscription countnee2 yr $2700 $100 membership fee plus $2600 subscription residents foreign T 1 yr $760 $50 membership fee plus $700 subscription AgelB&underI j 2yr $1350 $100 memberohip fee plus $1250 subscription Subacript ions available membership Ages areas July 1 curreot year Please circle applicable fees New member Renewal Address change W Current expiration date MoYr NameAMA# Address city StoleZip 88 Model Aviation 5 A Les has also written 20-page booklet entitled Designing Build ing Indoor Props should real useful pitch gauge costs $1295 booklet $395 Add $250 handling shipping Send check Les Garber G & L Aero 2324 East Fifth Street Duluth MN 55812 case want talk things over telephone number 218/728-6841