AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AERONAUTICS SOUND& MODEL Howard Crispin Jr month will take look some mufflers designed large engines Operators Giant models Scale models should take look designs mufflers may fit particular stallation will certainly provide some guidelines application Competition Radio Control Scale calls effective muffler out giving definitive information what constitutes such de vice result fliers install what amounts nothing exhaust extractor outcome RC Scale aircraft among noisiest being flown today Its true some com petition models such Pylon Racers might louder flown sites Scale Giant models also create footprint Scale models have flight fortunate thing compliance rule estab lishment proper guidelines difficult cases necessary plan ahead adequate provision made stallation good muffler exhaust pipe Recent articles press tube have discussed Americans increasing problems hearing us sport model aeronautics consider dB levels subject ears time start up engines true us make considerable effort making planes quiet AMA has established recommended sound level 90 dBA 9 feet intended assist us operating within environ ment permitting continued activity given locality says nothing about own exposure start run up engines within 1-2 ft ears have 90 dB 9 ft loud 2 ft Its neighborhood 103 dB engine/muffler registers 105 dB 9 ft today youll have neighborhood 118 dB 2 ft away Youre definitely operating areas can cause permanent damage hearing should very concerned aspect question Look good muffler future Mufflers Three different options presented consideration month possibility rather simple modification existing Quadra muffler Split muffler fit install plate cut piece steel File down close fit inside existing muffler drawing gives approximate sizes corners need fit ted isnt much information available say critical tabs gas passage plate must welded inside center stock unit essential parts muffler vibrate modification sent Douglas Wall Forrest City Arkansas says very significant reduction sound level attained using plate Another months designs also Douglas utilizes muf fler used lawn mowers other engines readily available small engine shops hardware stores other places unit adds about three ounces weight Quadra 35 installation Douglas has muffler soft-mounted using mounts described earlier article 30% Laser Some mower mufflers have sin gle tube end goes center second tube should added match existing piece important because isnt in-line installation have balance both halves exhaust leave Quadra interface connection between new add-on unit old muffler other adapter piece heater hose common screw hose clamp Deflectors may made suit exhaust directability installation Douglas says reduced sound about 7 dB installation has since used same unit Quadra 42 similar results feels superior com mon in-line installation type muffler no apparent increase back pressure often occurs in-line installations next photo shows modified muffler third unit somewhat ditterent comes trom Bert Baker Scale RCer Everett Washington muffler intended use SuperTigre 2000-3000 engines will serve similarsized engines muffler design meets Berts concept having minimum six times displacement muffler volume next photo shows basic unit required muffler suggest use bouillon chicken broth cans because theyre easy clean Continued page 133 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0 ExecutIve Director Vince Mankowaki 5 Director Operations Robert Volsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Galialee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 5 Oomptmiler Lynn Coiiins 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styisa ems Manager Reggle Wattereon 0 Director internal CommunicstionlEducation Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roaa B McMuiien 0 Events coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum curstor Hurat Bowers S Genersi counsel Joseph Geiwicks Feiix Gora RFK&D November 1991 127 AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents drawing tor scale provic y tert bert says will fit radial-engine-cowled airplanes such P47 Zero BT-13 next photo shows installation BT-13 AMAs Executive Councii equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided apace month AMA News pubiication What say apace however matter personai viewpoint aoie reaponsibiiity author whcee views may may represent olficisi position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey S tyles rector o Marketing Washington-National Airport celebrated its 50th year service public June 15-16 1991 AMA behalf its members work closely Metropolitan Washington Airports Author ity Washington Airports Task Force job Airports Authority manage operations Dulles International Wash ington National airports job Task Force promote use expansion traffic facilities both locations Being affiliated groups gives Academy sport model aviation high visibility federal people major de partments also shows us off airlines aircraft manufacturers other aviation-oriented groups contacts help Head quarters staff better job areas interest impor tance AMA members Through connections invited part birth day party put AMA display Butler Aviation hangar Along several airlines Continental American Delta United TWA etc various cities along routes major business associations got space electricity warm welcome no cost AMA Naturally jumped chance because knew high gov ernment officials would hand Interior Aviation Parks Corps Engineers etc would great chance wave flag model aviation interests members So eve party erected booth installed videotape player monitor took along cutaway model show people radio works miniature aircraft cutaway model pro file P-51 Mustang generously provided AMA Tom Runge pres ident Ace RIC Higginsville Missouri also brochures documents give away tell people about aspects model aviation lucky enough AMA employee going man booth weekend assistant Bill Baker off lllinoi Outdoor FF Nationals Other AMA people tied up othe official events So bright early Saturday drove 75 miles ron home National awaited influx people event beei well publicized radio TV newspapers because reall big thing Washington DC turned hot sticky crowded satisfying day highlights arrival o 1940-vintage DC-3 restored owned Continental Airline Historical Society government bigwigs invited take Saturday sight-seeing ride over District Columbia surround ing countryside mouth watered time aircraft started ui took off sound propellers engines brough back lot memories Having lived England first came USA 1948 durin WW II saw lot C-47s flying both before after D-Day airplane grace style character AMA display righ next Continental Airlines overheard might som empty seats DC-3 two flights planned Sunday morn ing So like kid came really early Sunday hung aroun waiting word As luck would have seat avai able took instant pilot great guy ably supported experienced co pilot two charming stewardesses senior stewardess ha stopped AMA booth earlier told brother ran hobb shop Carrollton Texas name Gordon Darnell shol known Mikes Hobby Hanger Donna Darnell phoned Gor don told him AMA show tickled because hE recognized name made feel good yoi dont shop Gordon word Hanger spelled way hE uses itto designate aircraft suspended ceiling Taking off DC-3 lovely experience airplane flies thi wing leaves ground gently roar two radial en gines cant tell airborne enthralled flighi after 30 minutes time get back earth man booti because shows starting time approaching would like thani Continued page 14 128 Model Aviation Captain Jim Minor flanked stewardesses Sheri Dickey R Donna DarneIl 1 pose beside 51-year-old DC-3 Donnas brother Gor don Darnell owns Mikes Hobby Hanger Carroliton Texas venerable restored DC-3 Continental Airlines before loading fc another flight over District Columbia Lovely Leah Williams dressed 1950s vIntage United Airlines uniform poses AMA booth 50th anniversary Washington National Airport AMA booth ssndwlched between Continental Airlines Wash ington Airports Authority booths 50th anniversary open house SYNOPSIS-EXECUTIVE rCOUNCILMEETING NOVEMBER 22 1991 9 Executive Council Meeting Synopsis Council brought order 950 am president chaired meeting meeting held July 21 1991 Muncie Indiana following members attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs Florida Executive Vice President Dave Brown Ha milton Ohio VP District Don Krafft Duxbury Massachusetts VP II John Byrne Bayside New York VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford Pennsyl vania VP IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville Virginia VP V Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama VP VI Jim Sears Burgin Kentucky VP VIII Gene Hempel Garland Texas VP IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Colorado VP X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael California VP Xl Ed McCollough Port land Oregon Lance Zellers NAA Approval Minutes minutes April 20 1991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved after disposing mo tion placed floor amend Presidents Report president stated motivated concern safety models overflying builidings people sanc tioned event asked AMA sanction particular event again held same site consensus Council agreed uphold Presidents decision present recommended decision referred Safety/Insurance Committee Com mittee advised deliberate What position AMA should take unsafe sites b Whether continue withhold sanction event ques tion requested again c Should safety code amended deal issue un safe sites attorneys present stated insurance coverage will apply event sanction has denied safety reasons noted IMAA withdrew request use AMAs prop erty Muncie Indiana its 1992 festival decided President would suggest IMAA officers contact Ex ecutive Director work out mutual agreement use prop erty preferably 1993 Additionally President referred committee task drawing up criteria use Muncie facility point meeting president ordered meeting executive session regular meeting reconvened 40 minutes later presentation new migrating-combustion-chamber en gine given flight demonstration made nearby flying field Executive Vice-Presidents Report recommendation AMA ap point new general counsel passed unanimously Council also acted recommendation Safety/Insurance Committees plan Waiver Liability statement signed joining AMA well entrants sanctioned events motion passed 10 three against 41011 noted will cash flow problem toward end year due large part particular accident case bank has already required million-dollar line credit million dollars AMA money has set aside Executive Director Comptroller will meet near future bank officers discuss AMA/bank relationship balloon payment Reston Headquarters building due July 1 1992 reported 40% Model Aviations advertising revenues overdue will aggressive efforts collect EVP further reported close-out patch program Califor nia has resolved lack understandable accounting District 10 vice-president said will accomplished next meet ing Report Executive Director deceased members names will purged computer files consensus agreed families deceased Life members will offered opportunity purchase vacant AMA number will given 90 days respond Also consensus Council approved alphanumeric num bers membership announced preliminary plans Muncie facility grand opening place grand opening will weekend June 13-14 1992 black-tie dinner $100 plate open flying dis plays Nominating Committee Report Minutes Nominating Committee accepted unanimously also agreed principle elected officer may write pay ModelAviation magazine dur ing time office bylaws committee would draft appropriate wording reflect standing rules motion passed 11 against 10 addition consensus dered future nominee must submit list credentials demonstrating necessary qualifications sitting board directors During report Property Development Committee ar chitect described progress date concerning development Muncie property building contract has signed con struction survey has completed building permit ex pected August 1 will immediately followed start construction job should completed approximately 122 days Council approved recommendation Scholarship Com mittee dispersal 1991 scholarship fund 10 two against 3 7 Actions two other recommendations Scholarship Com mittee deferred subsequent meeting Safety Committee Committee recommendation addition safety code passed 11 against 3 abstention 10 addition safety code effective January 1 1992 shall read addition general section item 8 follows case models using rocket motors primary means pro pulsion limited maximum weight 33 pounds series G motor second committee recommendation concerning AMA members operating cars boats accordance safety code na tionally recognized organization referred back committee noting safety columnist Model Aviation may able continue work consensus agreed continue such column under pen someone else full-time em ployee AMA During Marketing Report Council reviewed demographic sur vey mailed sampling membership During Nation als report noted Control Line RC Nationals total count 1004 event trouble-free happy well run Some minor operations problems referred Nationals management Discussion followed concerning selection site 1992 Nationals order preference established 1 Westover AFB Massachusetts June 2 return Lawrenceville 3 Tn-Cities Washington Headquarters will immediately aggres sively pursue Westover Headquarters request establish policy FAI stamps shall required entry AMAs FAI team selection programs approved motions following awards duly moved unan imously carried Distinguished Service Cole Palen Frank Macy Superior Service Frank Costello Bill Fuori next meeting AMA Executive Council November 9-10 Reston Virginia Finance Committee meeting will held October 12 Reston Virginia D November 1991 129 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 Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Vice PresidentDistrict 2 Joe Beshar Oradell New Jersey accepting nomination AMA VP District 2 re sort play words simply state elected will represent District 2 mutual benefit District AMA best ability refer profile follows 1940 Official Class Gas Free Flight world rec ord holder Past president North Jersey RC Club member ship increased 11 135 members Past president Society Antique Modelers SAM membership increased 275 1500 Past president Interstate Flying Club arranged flying Bear Mountain State Park New York AMA Contest Director CDed least two model meets per year Attended Paris meetings serving FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight Committee Directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 Directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program ben efit library Successfully negotiated Bergen County New Jersey authorities establish Bergen County Model Airdrome model airport accom modates 12 Northern New Jersey RC Clubs Conceived directing Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News Published number model articles model magazines Raised two modeling sons Present President Old Time Eagles MAC Re cently inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame Recipient AMA Distinguished Service Award Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Chairman Electric World Championships Team Selection Committee Contest Board member john Gngg Lockport New Yorlc John Grigg seeks vote candidate election office vicepresident District 2 will remember John vicepresident 1979-80 AMA president 1981-86 Now once again asks support come elected vicepresident John has active model aircraft builder flier over 47 years attending contests club meetings trade shows may better informed what membership wants importantly times what membership does NOT want background service AMA membership VP President provides him knowledge understanding Academy kind VP want need Johns employment background again points out management decision-making capability presently configuration manager aerospace firm has worked over 24 years past has design manager engineer designer consultant other en gineering firms Amateur Radio N2IJC en thusiast dabbling hobby enough stay active use six-meter RC frequencies greatest problem communication assumption have achieved statement principal reason should vote John pledges provide necessary com munication keep district membership formed planning activities Academy will provide monthly district news letter clubs including details actions taken Executive Council early information planned actions will affect activity much love dobuild fly model air craft John will accept responses monthly newsletters direction mem bership voting AMA Executive Council ac tions vote John Grigg will provide best voice AMA matters direct repre sentation possible AMA level George M Myers Hicksville New York asked volunteer friends believe will strive whatever best AMA first joined AMA 1942 have aero space engineer modeler life have dedicated much free time teaching people theory practice flying mod els have demonstrated concern facets hobby column Radio Technique 15-plus years am now re tired may have some basis lief time see AMA transition being club promote SCIENCE aer odynamics toward becoming professional organization promote SPORTS model aviation Although trained scientist aeronautical engineer see model tech nology has perfected almost can succeed first model change seems inevitable AMA now large enough move some its work responsibility larger Dis tricts plan work District 2 office credible interfaces state local gov ernments well modelers district assist obtaining holding fly ing sites generate district-level edu cational social flying activities via chartered clubs will lot work District 6 Vice President Howard Cnspin incumbent Charlottesville Virginia Howard Crispin candidate reelection office vicepresident District IV Howard asks vote order continue work pro grams beneficial future Ac ademy Howard has served District Acad emy number ways vicepresident District Some tasks have con troversial nature essential continued activity model aviation United States Two areas have special impact mem bership first effort reduce overall sound level models flight has entailed hundreds hours study research testing engines propellers exhaust silenc ers Great progress has made much still needs accomplished area Service Bylaws Committee Special Inter est Group Committee Ad Hoc Commit tee Membership has also seen reason progress bringing Academy mod ern position other activities have benefit Executive Council Academy especially members District IV Efforts have made promote phases model aviation through visits writeups magazine District IV newsletter classes aeromodeling activity important continued growth Academy both tech nical business practices Howard wishes con tinue dedication performance member Bradford Booth Graham North Carolina ac cept nomination Vice President Dis trict IV intention place stronger emphasis relaying specific wants needs average modeler AMA create direct communication tween local clubs AMA ideas opinions average modeler must absorbed passed along believe Dis trict VP can represent constituents pro posing constructive changes AMA would give control over decision-making back average modeler since membership paying bills background modeler began young boy bought all-wood kit five-inch wingspan 10 No Im 100 years old wonderful thing ever seen very thought little airplane flying made tingle hooked life Thats what its about enjoying sport can grow learn sharing fellowship knowledge link between average sport flier main office must become stronger voice modeler must heard Campaign Statement jim Sears incumbent Burgin Kentucky 1991 finished Ill have spent seven years working AMA vice-president Ive spent long hours writing letters talking going meetings club events etc Thanks having given op portunity feel honored have served VP behalf year must again gamble past accomplishments good enough allow stay another term What have done went bat others wanted away wideband radios voted drop insurance coverages Ive responded quickly communications traveled great deal visit can As sport flier myself Ive repre sented interests sport fliers Ive tried vote fairly issues before us tried frugal money Would like continue Working takes vote Please take time vote candidate running district Few Its way letting us know what want Dont pass up right make choice vote can make difference won 10 votes 1986 could have vote Regardless have mind next vice-president just hope vote 130 Model Aviation Vice PresidentDistrict 4 Vice PresidentDistrict 8 Gene Hempel incumbent Garland Texas name Gene Hempel need vote remain office AMA vice-president eighth district During last two years AMA has period flux Although RC frequency prob lems have resolved large extent other extremely important involvements must handled immediate future Insurance problems exist improperly han dled could shake very foundation Acad emy As member Insurance Committee have spent hours along other com mittee members studying insurance situation next few years will critical bringing insurance liabilities under control position Chairman Safety Committee places unique position being able coordinate two sensitive areas activity facing AMA today acquisition retention flying sites directly dependent upon handle safety insurance programs respect absolutely no substitute experience have experience AMA multi-million dollar publishing insurance company run its Executive Council made up District Vice Pres idents employment managerial po sition engineering business law Texas Instruments have able bring Coun cil years legal experience applies bus iness modeling have active modeler Free Flight Control Line RC models 30 years reasons have earned respect other vice-presidents hope members eighth district want AMA its members enjoy respect richly deserved will work toward end very best ability Please vote today Charles Stevens Pasadena Texas name Charles Stevens am 54 years old have modeling since age 10 have flown Free Flight Control Line Radio Control various times served US Air Force 1957 1960 role Airman Civil Service 1960 1965 got training present job heavy equipment mechanic since working maintaining fire equipment late 1950s able again take up flying modelsthis time radios married wife Marilyn 1962 have four grown children five grandchil dren As family have active Prop Nuts R/C Club since 1980 formed have served president seven 11 years try make district events possible cant make would like due time job restrictions As campaign promises dont believe believe membership AMA important part will make effort see membership district has fair representation decision-making meetings Thank opportunity run office will try best repre sent available you need believe can make AMA better pull same direc tion Vice PresidentDistrict 10 Vote Candidate choice Reginald R Keyawa incumbent Carmichael California January 1 1989 became elected official representing AMA Early term selected staff hard working associates dedicated ourselves unification District Ten buy ing building assisting clubs pro curement preservation flight sites unification efforts led us District Ten symbol rivaled no other district class style distinction Its great see travel throughout district sym bols hats jackets shirts have logged over 10000 miles have excess 100 club visits request have answered over 1000 letters double amount phone calls Work bet Tired little job finished verge some very important developments proposals such creation additional vice-presidential positions give bet ter service District Ten membership will asking AMA funds initiate first regional site District Ten Revit alizing idea financial assistance clubs development own flying fields just few unfinished tasks Yes ballots will coming out usual renewal package Take time re view statements make decision would like represent AMA rather AMA Give shot give vote small fa vor vote Edge Beverly Wisniewski Lake Havasu City Ari zona Academy Model Aeronautics two-prong organization membership service multi-million dollar business business must managed such way benefit service member ship Having run successful business gave knowledge Years gathering information sport fliers passing council mem bers resulted National Rally years working National Championships has given knowl edge experience working AMA local well national level pledge responsive areas modeling offer years experience knowledge Make choice vote Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote November 1991 131 PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 Facets AMA Academy works ways pro mote aeromodeling Most Im sure aware very good insurance program competition activities work govern mentai agencies such FCC FAA addition intent development Muncie facility become involved educational field plans include holding symposia various technical topics conducted concert flying activities activity may aware awarding scholar ships bright young modelers have excelled studies well being involved extracurricular activities program has existence some years has helped young people achieve educational goals year five stu dents awarded total $18000 money comes Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund contributions WEAK Signals Club Toledo Ohio out funds raised Toledo Trade Show year Toledo club contributed $2000 generous gesture invite other model organization inclined also contribute scholarship fund awarded 1991 scholarships Joel Grasmeyer Grand Rapids Michigan James Stewart Missoula Montana Raymond Jungmann Buckholts Texas Andrew Kenedy Florence Kentucky Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania Does scholarship fund really help aspiring students Let share little feedback last years award winners Todd Eigenschink Todd enrolled Rose-Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Indiana computer science young man has done well first year maintaining outstanding 3932 grade point av erage has completed 80 credits out required 198 needed bachelors degree intends overload 20 credits per quarter complete degree three years leaving fourth year employment start masters degree Hes also involved additional life-broadening activities Todd writes told guess survived first year pretty well Im very thank ful AMA scholarship received well giving opportunity enter RC modeling first place enjoy great deal Thanks Todd feedback Keep up good work trust have little time now fly planes Marketing Department PR has very active promoting hobby helping clubs acquire keep flying sitesour fundamental need report press exposure first six months year have reached 7-8 million readers newspapers mag azines journals based circulation media have full-time people Reston aggressively promoting aeromodelingtelling people quality activity deserves support Once public aware extensiveness hobby easier acquire support flying site acquisition etc Headquarters staff Reston Virginia provides services modelers large heart soul AMA aero modeling remains hundreds thousands volu nteers help make work include Council Contest Boards Contest Directors Coordinators club officials etc real work takes place local level interested modelers band together organize club establish flying site hold events kinds Probably hardest workers drive through coun tryside looking areas will make good flying sites knock doors talk property owners and/or twist arms local officials obtain flying field people unsung heroes de serve credit can give Headquarters staff helps information materials per sonal involvement local level real work accomplished local folks Lets give credit deserve letter Sonny Branch president Tallahassee Floridas Seminole R/C Club brought attention recently wrote trials tribulations acquiring developing present flying site over eight year period Sonny justifiably proud what have accomplished including long-term lease site growth membership accumulated funds treasury problems club experienced seem typical clubs usually small core group really gets job done Ive involved developing several sites never easy want acknowledge thanks hard- working club mem bers make possible us enjoy hobby-sport volunteer some capacity build up hobby must understand labors Headquarters staff Reston model fliers AMA exists promote hobby facilitate its development its membership provides resources manpower make aeromodeling what today So hard-working members should proud salute Thanks much helping make wonderful hobby what Muncie Development As know now first stages developing Muncie Indiana property Initially plan create general purpose flying site facility housing musuem activities associated events kinds Development pro ceeding basis need financial resources often asked question related future activities Muncie con cerns intent locate AMA Headquarters activities Coun cil has considering serious question some time since realize disruption costs such move However recog nize long-range benefits cohesive unit functioning lo cation possible long-term reduction operating costs unquestioned probability expansion potential manag ing events kinds much efficiently Accordingly deter mined necessary face question now order able create logical long-range plan July Council session Council unanimously passed following resolution intent AMA Council move AMAs Headquarters operation Muncie diana No deadline established move Various schedules discussed generally conceded required se rious study perperly consider financial logistics personnel matters intent resolution clarify long-range ob jectives nullify rumors setting stage orderly process 132 Model Aviation very nice site developed Seminole RIC Club Tallahassee Florida AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear YouI Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite blank screen blank mind deadline make Its sure hell way start column Oh well least can report bulldozers whatever equipment using first have started Muncie site little luck three four months now will have museum building roads multi-purpose flying site 91 Nationals now history Id have say pleasant recent history weather hot miserably sticky can expected midwestern summer site much improved over last year some CL events otherwise unchanged past So what made such pleasant Nationals Attitude major difference attitude officials local people above attitude contestants what can attribute totally clear concerted effort has made recently improve situation maybe its finally paying off once attitude AMA officials seemed looking excuses prevent someone flying now just opposite way allow someone fly within rules obviously officials seem try allow contestants fly attitude rubs off contestants become less likely abra sive something doesnt go exactly expect Another great innovation years Nationals instituted RC Pattern event contestant required work half day running scores scribing etc Surprisingly well ac cepted contestants resulted couple things would necessarily come immediately mind First obviously solved age-old problem getting enough help Beyond seemed create greater level camaraderie among contestants various classes guys higher classes helping run event naturally accessible give advice newer competitors newer fliers helping run events experienced fliers get up-close per sonal view top competitors learn top guys actually human Another area new appreciation workload seen between competitors judges After sitting hot sun trying concentrate scribing four five hours its lot easier appreciate judges see still working flying later contest Its also lot easier appreciate people power group work dawn dusk week doing thing putting up tents hauling trash fixing generators hauling water cutting grass etc smile faces know hadnt thought until just now am writing what fitting tribute old buddy Johnny Clemens have smiling faces Nationals people wearing patch saying ones Johnny Clemens dedicated Nationals him Johnny would have proud betting man Id have bet will back Law renceville 92 Nationals dont think will able get early enough commitment Air Force go back Westover Massachusetts Fortunately people involved real happy either site Earlier thought Corvallis Oregon would place go site just isnt up what need Nationals Perhaps will later host Team Selection Finals Na tional Rally mail box some interesting letters month Im sure take guy serious wanting aware product pulling leg about mis adventures full-scale Cessna last October either case its bad idea Its called Plane Retain secures model start Now dont think itll work Cessna could save embarrassing accident fly alone Another letter sent AMA member has three young sons registered AMA members two waiting wings has problem new dues structure will cost him $82 memberships 92 other two boys join will $110 Whats worse will now get four magazines six other two boys start will admit hadnt given type scenario thought restructured dues 92 Hmmm think has legitimate complaint cant make guarantees have already discussing options HQ staff Another letter came someone refused entry Wright Patterson AFB spite showing AMA card Judging dates letter circumstance described think misled thinking event going day visiting Air Force Museum catch glimpse some model flying going doesnt mean base open general public model flying club base made up people work base regularly fly weekends base open general public AMA members scheduled event going such contest sanctioned fly-in events scheduled gate guards instructed allow people coming events onto base varies what have to get onto base Sometimes have produce AMA card sometimes simply having model visible car will suffice sometimes have tell model flying gain entry above assumes can find gate open week ends Its off National Road no small trick itself Till Next Month Sound Cont pg 127 assembly quite simple using readily available copper brass materials elbows tubing come plumbing supply store K&S tubing brass sheet available model shops following assembly notes should have little difficulty dup licating unit 1 Cut Y4-in diameter hole can using hole saw 2 Cut flange off -in copper elbow Some elbows may made flange 3 Make muffler mounting brackets out K&S brass 4 Cut %-in diameter brass tubing suit model 5 Silver-solder parts hard silver solder 56% cadmium-free solder Bert says tried flexible coupler between exhaust portion muffler didnt hold up very well piece tubing tween two Ls welded place cut proper length seating Ls copper expands somewhat heat will seal quite well Bert says experiences no leakage around tube free-fitting tube also expedites engine removal have used vibration isolators engine installation will need mount muffler engine mount assembly firewall November 1991 133 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Next The next photo whet appetite knowledge picture something new aeromodeling Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine Next time around will complete description operation report engine D Muffler construction drawings pages 136 During its July22 meeting Executive Council directed two changes will affect AMA members first applications pro duced time forward will include waiver statement ad dition safety code compliance statement AMA members must sign waiver statement reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aeronautics Inc liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused neg ligence statement does diminish negate way insur ance provided AMA members What will however ensure realize dangers modeling spinning prop can cut finger agree sue AMA telling correctly time around model spin ning propeller can cut finger AMA membership quite valuable addition other services AMA provides also provides insurance its members fire/theftlvandalism medical coverage general liability last couple years has become quite apparent new trends emerging trends include suits brought against AMA its own members Times change courts change some changes made AMA will forced begin acting some courts feel should say would running around country policing local private flying sessions stripping AMA licenses pulling patches epaulets off club jackets reason able alternative accomplished through waiver statement whereby members record awareness safety hazards agree sue own organization second item change will visible AMA members will affect sanctioned events contest kit will include waiver claims release liabilities statement participants sign Contest Director witness statement will added flight safety declaration statement Radio Control scale model flight waiver statement currently used participants sanctioned events expanded version little comprehensive wording added application forms statement dicates participant aware modeling presents hazards relieves AMA AMA officials also relieves contest officials negligence suits statement partic ipants sanctioned events comprehensive rules guidelines participate corresponding larger liability sanctioning organizing directing cer tainly regret society has imposed force changes upon us matter self defense step taken would force death penalty AMA itself will grumble having sign name sanctioned event will happy hav ing renewal form returned lack signature mi nor troubles slightly irritating bigger issue feel decay some kind society Back said Pledge Allegiance school war necessary instill sense patriotism enjoyment hobby happy time pride accomplishment great value placed long hard effort days attempted start motor knew assuming risk todays age instant gratification buy-one get-one free wealthy-not-healthy suits seem mound up backs torneys accountants Academy founded such basic principles having fun sharing information banding together mutual strength enjoyment under siege Free Flight success 1991 Free Flight World Championships Yu goslavia AMA member Randy Archer outflew best world now stands World Champion FiC James Parker finished second place FlA Team USA second FlA 10th FiB sixth FiC Congratulations members FAI Free Flight Team managers supporters made trip Yu goslavia especially during time unrest Congratulations also teams great cheering section back USA Free Flight Team Selection Program very best program guys put tremen dous effort great thought program year held terrific finals Lost Hills resulted fine showing team United States World Champion Randy Archer Congrat ulations around job well done Intro-Pilots reminder Attention AMA chartered clubs des ignated intro-pilot 1991 December 31 1991 AMA com puters will erase intro-pilot designation intro-pilot status expires December 31 Clubs wishing designate intro-pilots 1992 encouraged earliest opportunity intropilot status may added AMA records year 1992 Plans now underway grand opening new Muncie fly ing facility grand opening weekend will June 13-14 1992a Saturday Sunday AMA members invited affair will no admission charge landing fee charges etc ginning contact members industry special interest groups others concerning grand opening weekend will formal dinner Saturday night June 13 $100 per ticket celebrate monumental event Monumental bet very first fly ing site national scope operated owned modelers Make plans attend now have produced two videos called AMA Today Volumes II presently working third edition video will available late October early November video will outline some museum items such engines models go over processing memberships will give insight AMA functions provide news national flying site safety information get copy please send $10 AMA tention AMA Today Volumes Ill Some news concerning AMA numbers Deceased life members will deleted record file AMA numbers assigned deceased life members will offered families family decides renew membership numbers will offered membership Remember life memberships still $1000 January 1 go $1500 Also AMA now gearing up offer alpha-numeric AMA license numbers Watch column infor mation concerning availability alphanumeric AMA numbers topical conversation items recently has future Nationals Will soon held solely Muncie Will broken up will next year year after AMA Executive Director can tell what tell him making effort get Nationals Westover Air Force Base June 1992 Nationals Westover would allow Nationals events same site Yes Soaring Helicopter Free Flight door Outdoor events field prospect might return Tn-Cities Washington state well return both Lawrenceville Tidewater Virginia too distant future After completion entire Muncie flying facility quite logical expect Nationals held well Beyond will held answer will come AMA members attending 1992 later Nationals will offered opportunity include preference se lection process Concerning National flying site Indiana has lot dialogue Special Interest Groups input design layout site has very helpful Input Free Flight community unique Pattern fliers speed fliers others have offered suggestions develop assigned areas Free Flighters however will address site lay out differently Free Flighters will say everyone else will say After site has used few times AMA will welcome sugges tions regarding location launch area chase lanes Spe cial Interest Groups will also asked input creation site-use criteria Headquarters looks forward hearing opinions AMA members organize regulate use facility Annual Meeting Annual AMA Membership meeting 1991 held conjunction AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last June 8 meeting opened 8 oclock Off icers Club Annex chaired Executive Vice-President Fol lowing introductions Executive Director reported Phase 1 Muncie project George Steiner gave report use 1991 radio equipment Chairman Sound Committee gave tech nical discussion model sound/noise meeting included op portunity questions answers lightly attended meeting required bylaws informative times quite lively Late news flash Word just looks like combined Nationals Westover AFB June 92 details next month LI 134 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 Connecticut Maine Masoadiusetta New Hampshire Rhode luJand / Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutiin 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 HOulton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Went Wanvick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 0800t Monadnock Balloon Aviation Festival event held June 1416 Dillant-Hopkins Airport Keene New Hampshire visited Ashuelot Valley Flyers June 9 1991 fliers prac ticing event very good afternoon weather beautiful people very friendly having enjoyable time doing what hobby about flying model aircraft have excellent report sent Benjamin Hartley de scribes event detail quite long will have covered two columns shows what can done promote model av iation Thank Ben taking time effort provide report pictures Food thought Has someone ever asked fly airplane have ever asked someone fly airplane What happens airplane damaged some reason Most time owner accepts reasonable manner However have heard seen cases owner becomes quite upset tends blame flier damage regardless cause So about fly someones airplane take time check aircraft completely hope owner will notice caution accept results readily damage occurs Videotape have new videotape AMA called Pilots Ground primarily about IMAA scale airplanes very well done shows some beautiful aircraft would like bor row tape let know worth watching Lyme Disease has mentioned several newsletters mag azines know two people have tested positive Dis trict very real possibility notice unexplained bites have rash see doctor Apparently longer disease goes unattended serious gets have some material could used newsletter want copy let know Ashuelot Valley Flyers Balloon Aviation Festival 1991 June 14-16 1991Keene New Hampshire Well sir weather didnt exactly cooperate Ashuelot Val ley Flyers AVF participation 1991 Balloon Aviation Festival Keene New Hampshire Dillant-Hopkins Airport must counted successful invitation MPA Monadnock Pilots Association group General Aviation pilots Monadnock region AVF admin istered judged model-building contest conducted miniature aircraft display scheduled two days demonstration RC flying Contest entries accepted Friday June 14 demonstra tion flight days contest displays scheduled Saturday Sunday June 15-16 model contest attracted 27 entries decided early miniature aircraft some sort could entered Mo nadnock Pilots Association provided ribbons trophy plaques prizes old standby color-coding blue red yellow rib bons awarded first second third place winners four divisions white green ribbons presented other participants everybody got award some sort efforts Best Show First place winner division also awarded plaque airplane ride classic Aeronca Champ owned Don Champagne president MPA First place fin ishers follow Kit-built division went Neil Starrs gorgeous Proctor Nieuport also took Best-of-Show Radio Control divi sion Al Wards 1A-scale Fly-Baby bipe Bruce Thompsons unbe lievable Monokote covering job scratch-built division Eliot Kimbles quietly elegant Winnie Mae plastic display division Lisetta Silvestris neatly-done JN-4 Jenny Lisetta 10 years old says Jun iors arent interested model aviation D Continued Next Month November 1991 135 New Yod New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT iiohnAMA JByrne1711 Istrict II Vice-President9W 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Lx. Hyde Park NY 12838 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe Piscalaway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Jxxchkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lox SexIer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts speech delivered some years ago Will Rogers aviation booster world-class philosopher globallyacclaimed dispenser wisdom truth asserted hear never met man didnt like cant concur univer sality Wills life-long assessment find upon reflection can subscribe convictions would apply exclu sively aeromodelers Hence can truly profess have never met aeromodeler didnt like assessment would admit strong conviction such optimistic attitude toward fellow-modelers shall continue regard indefinitely sort hallmark Though frequently take sharp issue expressed implied views aeronautical acquain tances upon variety topics certainly does sense amount disparagement display contempt views fellow-modelers may coincide given sit uation As someone has sagely proclaimed may agree what say shall defend death right say Special note Well may go far believe greatest virtue aeromodelers group species will inherent respect another though fact may always show during fairly heated exchange views Basically aeromodelers mutually respectful another am duly proud counted commendable breed Nuff said lest appear have lost candor cost sentimentality Dick Radcliffes dog story Dick vice-president West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 located District 2 impressed newsletter account concerning amusing experience stray pup recently graced clubs flying-site invitation much less expectation lone friendly beagle-hound became quite attached Dick vice-versa extent Dick favored pup most-welcome drink water followed much tail wag ging sated beast So far good right Wrong Whilst cranking engine flight Dick noted amazement newly-acquired canine admirer raised leg across top field-case threatening stance know what sud den threat may well imagine produced immediate instinc tive protective action can imagine instinctively altered attitude toward mans best friend jericho Radio Control Flyers Inc AMA 1156 Bob Schoppe editor Logbook captioned clubs newsletter also aeromodeler experience common sense current issue clubs newsletter Bob has say about buddy-boxes understanding manufacturers have provisions such device older models io frequency mode must same ie AM FM older ones five-pin DIN plug newer ones may use same cable whether AM FM Now other important things need know 1 The transmitter being used slave buddy box does have same frequency master original trans mitter 2 The slave transmitter does have have antenna connected 3 The slave transmitter should have power turned 4 The slave transmitter required display its frequency instructor should check carefully before starting engine controls set same trim direction done properly ramifications obvious simplest terms buddy cable trainer switch does shift controls buddy box make master think using original pots instructor feels necessary releasing switch returns con trol master transmitter potential mishap may averted think current high usage buddy-boxes would bE prudent explain just what happens necessar use agree whole-heartedly have Spectacle Spectacular Assuming need eye-glasses may bE interested following story jubilation published Jack Saw yer editor Prop Wash newsletter club Cape May Count WASP ie Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilot Jacks words Well AMA has just paid back several years mem bership Today saved over $150 newest pair glasses thankt good ol AMA resulting mailing sent out severa months ago enrolled AMA members Vision Eye Plan . savings $150 can buy pretty nifty engine radio l known brands opticians included AMA extra Take ad vantage it could save big bucks extend collective thanks Jack kind endorsemen expressed appreciation Bill Boss AMA 19701 feeling considerable loss grea reluctance acknowledge accept resignation Bill Bos District 2 Contest Board member Control Line Scale Actu ally has served AMA various capacities past 34 years Fo example has served District 2 VP 1968 through 1972 AVP 1972 through 1978 Since 1978 Bill has served wiff merit Control Line Scale Contest Board Member have ap pointed Bills successor capacity Mr Joe Ortiz founder anc president Flushing Control Line Association AMA 2115 whosi address 33-52 85th Street Apt 201 jackson Heights NY 11372 phone 718/426-8377 took shot Bill some trophies E Plate Quadra motor UW F 7-4-pr ZAzrf 34 rr 4 136 Model Aviation Gear up Secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asaociate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodwere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearheld PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Mauwee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalern PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequcecy Coordinator John CollIe 1012 Wyowing Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years weather provided longest flying seasons mory Hopefully enjoyed yourselves benefits summers great weather flying site built members Butler Aircraft Modelers Butler Penn sylvania past two years club has working very hard latest development being 20 x 32 picnic shelter following picture highlights 26 members BAMs annual Memorial Day Breakfast August issue Model Aviation request made mate rials would appreciate seeing column Jim Wilson Dayton Ohio Wingmasters offered following unique fitting article Did know saw bumper sticker Toledo Expo said wife told go flying again shes going leave God Im going miss meant humorous Im sure us have special lady life have probably heard something quite similar time another know what Im talking about old love airplanes love line say Thats ridiculous honey screen door closes behind house usually what happens ACT 1 begin load car up plane parts field boxes sud denly wife realizes whats happening wife know mother coming over soon dont Me Yes dear wife loading car Me Because weathers perfect dont have anything else wife What about caulking shower stall Me Ill later get home wife No wont youll forget about Me Ill get later okay wife Well what about baby Are going pay attention son Me I took him park yesterday wife dont care about us never spend time love airplanes love us Me Fine Im going Are satisfied now ACT 2 flop down chair start sulk feverishly flipping through TV channels hoping find rerun Wings Star Trek No such luck get up go down basement clean up workshop As Im putting away some tools hear mother-in-laws foot-stomps up stairs hear muffled voices jabbering back forth ears burning know theyre talking about hear wifes footsteps stop basement door door opens wife Honey wheres check book Mom taking baby mall So can go flying now want Me Its bedroom nightstand thought wanted spend some time together wife Dont ridiculous Theres sale baby shoes ladies pur ses Ill see later ACT 3 After leaves begin gather up rest things go flying car finally loaded just turn key first drops rain begin hit windshield Back house looking rerun Wings Star Trek something End Jims little play recognizes scenario very familiar great deal homes owe great deal respect gratitude spouses special thanks following pictures express enjoyment several District Ill mod elers November 1991 137 Martin Hauser enjoyed meet Jerry Feck Ray DeFrahe Shelby OhioFrick Frack BAM Memonal Day Breakfast Peter Cooke float flies Bill Kunert ran model registra new North Startion Shelby Rn Inhnonn hia Rnannar RipE flrnmnr roC.rna fran reps John Robertson hangs Fathers Cub Thanks AVP Dave Ellis Joe Vislay supplying photos Involvement various governmental agencies has proven very valuable States within district have developed Adopt-A-Highway program club willing little work some very positive pub licity adopt section highway Delaware Disinot Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia REPORT DISTRICT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21 1 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1346 Cumberlund Dr Harriuonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Pernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobacci 6406 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 Meetings according latest listing 158 Chartered Clubs District IV district largest long shot some differences between largest district tend much spread out Very large metropolitan areas contain large numbers clubs no areas comparable size district fact creates somewhat problem terms getting around visit people might alternative have tried get different types functions possible during year has worked out well enough keep informed what going general terms does answer prob lem contact individuals District meetings held past really economically practical have watched results such meetings other districts well have membership numbers thousands can get between 50-100 people show up meeting getting much value event something better Some discussion has taken place concerning holding re gional meeting western part North Carolina develops fall could have much better situation meeting could held time convenient majority members Distances traveled individuals would minimal Discussions could relate needs particular area district entity Several meetings would increase potential improved attendance point meetings would become very practical would welcome group clubs tak ing action organize such events Give call 804 296-2662 drop note can come up something practical Incidentally need list contest mailings other non profit use let know District list divided state listings can ask just what need looking listing business purposes please contact AMA Headquarters Waiver Liability statement time read will have seen statement ModelAviation probably have received membership renewal form relating requirement sign Waiver Liability would like make statement own regard have consistently written comments concerning votes etc Ex ecutive Council meetings have done because think such comments should source prevent inconsistencies matter dealing above statement feel calls explanation voted against Waiver Liability Statement vicepresidents Districts 10 11 also voted against require ment will make sign statement before can renew mem bership problem item presented meeting concerned information Unfortunately good chance statement signature might essential problem asked vote topic title Waiver Liability statement being presented lawyers yet presented copy Waiver further insinuated would pos sible us comprehend subject event am going vote anything fully covered meeting have enough problems being misled sub jects going off half-cocked no explanation problem need sign Waiver renewal form send hope will statement ModelAviation fully explains just what Waiver provides Needless say question large lawsuits insur ance still need halt insurance major driving force Academy other things should involved yet entirely too much time energy cost goes aspect organization Insurance has minds reason membership quite some years al ways should work return time deeply involved Indoor Free Flight Indoor Free Flight event flown actively thi Goddard Space Flight Center boosters activity Tom Vallee member Goddard Space Flight Center Model Club Tom talked some members Japanese Indoor Team World Championships last year about possibility holdin1 Postal Contest FAI Stick FiD resulted Postal Contes Mini-Stick between Japan England United States suc cess event led Japan vs United States FiD event Thi USA team flew three rounds day June 23 29 NASA Auditorium Japanese team flew six rounds Nationa Memorial Youth Center Tokyo July 15 results order Tom Vallee Hideya Enomoto Daniel Belieff Philip Kleinert Hidehart Odagiri Shigeyoshi Nonaka Tom says thinks USA Team got bit lucky since thE Japanese site turned out less ideal certainly tC take away outstanding effort three fliers Unitec States contest will held again next year will considerec major contest Japan good possibility team fron West Coast will enter planning Bob Randolph progresses planned fliers interest Indoor competition should con tact Tom 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying sites Progress has made acquisition couple o sites District problems several programs foi getting new sites situation especially club has lost sitE alternative potentially deadly club few instan ces flying rights have granted nearby clubs majol problem clubs already operating capacity terms o possible air time Rules such limiting number planes tht air time also create difficulty local support suppor can vital another club would ask provide wher ever possible nearby clubs have problem members thai invited use another clubs field need exercise utmosi courtesy observe other clubs rules letter Any abuset will create serious consequences others Please take advantage services materials available fron AMA Headquarters involved field search Acad emy has accumulated much reference material support hat access documentation can become part package yo put together working individuals authorities yourt should use itlE Muffler ST3000 using Campbells soup can r r~iIr EN 6 -- LJ BAE AIL#S4 $7 OOC 3 coPEtL 00 ffAODI uIOT OL OCR p4a 70 Cca3oK5 31 cP6i TuBE 70 uV7ENc/. 4M0ri i"Cl 7 FLANGe 7k1E 957OFF C0P6RL MOOEi./ MOO/I vw SDAcke r Io Cl IC#DEL 5oU cA 3/ycop j woo $A55 k-5 TUBe CuT Levr-ii 702u7 MuDy Alto A/ISLe CAN C va*eo 138 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Penoacois FL 32514 Linde Cooley 10112 yew St Giboonoilie FL 33534 Gostano Olan 0-12 Frailas Gosynabo PR 00657 Jeorno M 1000 Edwards 600 Mimoos New Albany MS 36652 Karl Hansel RN 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Frequency Coordinator 50mm Fieldo P0 Boo 1063 Stricidand Rd. Intedacben FL 32046 Pbone 604 664-2517 Riobard Jackson 2116 Thomlee Or. N Charieslon SC 26405 Joan Martin 2160 Tiaelaii Ave. Miami FL 33133 0106 Patton 76S Bailey Brook Circle Birmioghaw AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Or. Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Riwert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycanrore Manchester TN 37355 Gossip first . Julie Woods important RC Pattern Judge Mississippi has ordered tell husband Hervey has recovered 1984 illness back flying toy airplane again RC Pattern Bill Beaty prestigious Director Mem phis confides So far have promoted $8000 contributions restore WW Iis famous B-17 Memphis Belle year new location again Oc tober 12-13 Come see yourself Bill proud Mem phis Belle flyable again will have post armed guard 24 hour day see someone doesnt leap fly Bir mingham Alabama middle night great airplanes war Red Scholefield Gainesville Florida wants know Jim Whitley former fa mous flier Red dont know Maybe somebody else reading will know Ken Kortness important City Manager Kingstree South Carolina starting club three different groups Free Flight Con trol Line RC Ken wants three AMA rule books faction Ken ran out rule books just got another boxful yesterday theyre going out Im dozen behind Ken flies Kingstree air port City Manager members lucky have Ken Ill bet doesnt have speck trouble out anybody club think about minute Last week drove south Alabama cover big event CD Bill Bell Contest Manager Harry Wicksell staged King Peanut Scalemasters Regional Qualifier #1 Dothan Al abama showed up Everybody good time Bill Bell said Wheelless Airport might closed next year hell have new spot happens snap Mel Whitley Frank Thomas front Mels magnificent British Hawker Sea Fury 26 pounds OS Twin four-stroke really nice model Mel came up Florida Frank came down Nashville attend Dothan affair Jim Wilkinson Panama City showed up Bills Dothan King Peanut affair started feature picture waitI have much better picture him snapped Clanton Alabama bust month earlier below switched pictures because camera took Dothan filter prob lems gentleman behind Jim helper Monty Beville Stuka very nice air plane Earlier year Jim took first Mobile Alabama contest Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society sent picture Mike Kelly John Hayes launching Radio Controlled Soarer present May18 contest camera busted Dwight Goodman president ot Mur freesboro Tennessee Modelers has asked mention Rutherford County Board Education Laverne High School principal Carl Buckner assistant principal Jan Stauffer maintenance supervisor Les Wilson helped provide high school space Dwights annual swap meet Dwight promises pictures next year Warren Heinfeld Fruitland Park Florida has come up nice new way control fliers fun-fly contest shown low board says Erwin made help Erwins wife board shows green until flier removes card board shows red place fliers AMA card slot believe Erwins last name Gajinton can read Warrens letter cor rectly very nice control board Thanks Er win Warren County Commissioners Bradenton Florida arranged use county property club flying field Yearly payments$10 So whats next club has annual Man atee County Appreciation Day club thanking county officials annually consideration Myself Ive AMAs board directors 18 past 20 years Ive never seen before Dan says lots credit goes Dick Coles pix Shown l-r Rick Mixon MCRC president Jim Staples land acquisition Joe Miller Parks Recreation Lori Ann Harris Man atee County Commissioner Dick Coles Contest Director Kent Chetlain County Commis sioner CD Dick has just handed Commissioners nice appreciation plaque Club president Rick has mike hand left Any District V members reading Ill make deal promote similar scene showing appreciation landlord Ill run flap right full blown first line think Shakespeare said human virtues gratitude least Looks like good way hold flying field What think November 1991 139 -lere important picture important message club America scratching boonies place fly Any club looking flying field looking some blessed way somehow hold read Editor Dan Hunt MCRC clubs Sport Flyer explains Shown above picture overaii scene Dothan Lots Giant Scale modelers Illinois / Indiana Kentucky Missoun DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard RI 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higgionville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2461 Work 616 64-7121 Fax 616 564-7766 Cal BOel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1606 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 2 hasnt happened District 6 members will getting bal lots near future Please vote Youll notice Im running un opposed please vote anyway other districts election year please place vote wisely some very good candidates running against incumbents Some times its good have change clubs district have used districts scanner least once Paul says heavy schedule scanner summer months help out purchased new scanner district hope helps July started off having stay home first weekend could annual inspection Cheetah glad see pass flying colors Alas also meant stay home instead getting out see some second third weekends found sunny Lawrencevilie Illinois Nationals year decided spend time Nationals instead trying jump back forth home So Nationals six days comment got several times last year was missed you missed Nationals year didnt look hard enough Sorry missed Gene Nevin thing came out Nationals really struck home Soaring site test made narrow-band systems fleet 46 Sailplanes different channels lined up turned radios control models fact heard 24 counted thermal hope nobody blinked guess new frequency plan narrow-band equipment works special thanks goes out towns Lawrenceville Yin cennes locals extremely nice us week heard very nice comments local populace thatmade very proud have Alas left lot newly found friends also want send out hearty thanks Tn-County fellas too manned raffle table week build funds scholarship fund Others club busily worked away various events Should visit people again future certainly hope As Nationals came close off Council meeting sunny Muncie looking forward seeing some dirt being pushed around site Wrong paperwork problem delayed work month time read first phase construction should well its way thing came out Council meeting AMA HQ moving Muncie Id guessing told things have happen before happens First will study develop plan associated costs last weekend July found New Castle Indiana door activities Indianapolis FF Foundation support Henry County Convention Visitors Bureau did first Raintree County Free Flight Festival Although turnout less Terry Hreno CD wanted nice time locals watch too hope Sunday better IFFF has some pretty neat plans future years would like make event part larger plan thatll involve teachers around state education program youngsters though its heavy project take think may have good go wish best Indoor meet pleasure presenting Roger Wathen Superior Service Award Ive watched Roger sev eral years worked youngsters Several times saw him sac rifice own flying time contests Juniors could fly instead seems doing what wonder thanks go out Roger After left Indoor meet went north side town visil Henry CO Wright Flyers RC Club fellas have prett nice layout have lots mowed grass open flying area O course block building turning club house helps too Alas stay too short head homc since pretty late day know now ma just drop time since i head up way AMA business often Now lets catch up some photos Unfortunately format use now means photos eat up lot column will able te show photo good about 13 lines print Now its 18 lines equivalent about 27 lines old format Ive got cut back Im going say anything Hmmm Maybe need photos first Jerry Worden club trying out new class 01 Racing using 4-Star Forty hope doesnt turn out like other entry-level Racing event know has have Nelson fl So much entry level Meet Charlie Cappis Gene Wicks Rick Tacket Jim Koch Jerry Worden Gene Barker showing rac ing toys Heres photo couple models owned Lynn Vandemark think felt better see modeis column having put works both de Bolt de signs Champ Cub Cub revamped model built 50s Both just about work out fine models schoolyard fly ing Three channels very simple operation Neat Well thats about photo session See what mean ate up lot space two worth dont think Id like show just dont have space enough Ive got lot backlog too Dang Enough now. 140 Model Aviation Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin DISTRICT REPORT V I Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinetor/AVP Joseph M MasS 5364 English Dr Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2626 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 Jean Lasik 305 PaSi Place Holland Ml 46423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy SaSerlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 46054 Pete Waters has abdominal surgery Pete will recovering next few months Joe Hass will handling district report un til Pete returns best wishes go Pete family speedy recovery last time writings report challenged carry picture bird show around hope youve showed person recently bring up because infectious Two days ago police car parked front house evening car long enough curiosity take hold completing accident report went out talk officer thing led another brought out X-Cell 60 Right away knew someone station interested See works folks Speaking chopper think Ive kept everyone parts chain business day before Michigan Whirlybirds Fun-Fly put upside-down Sorry missed great event got back together thanks Ed Horgas side frames needed time attend ORCHA Fun-Fly next weekend whale good time pun intended ORCHA stands Oak land Radio Control Helicopter Association thanks Jim McCuen Shaun Ettinger excellent day Numerous beginners helped $5 landing fee walked away $30 worth prizes Great job guys always amazing what groups individuals can Livonia Ribcrackers again put swap-shop air show local residents Undaunted rainy weather Saturday beautiful Sunday show went Mr Electric Keith Shaw putting excellent flight demos answering questions Keith spent least two hours discussing things Electric drawing discharge curves schematics such rain-soaked car windows Again great time special events put human dynamos upcoming write Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly gan idea Darrel Watts Darrel started simple two-day fun-float-fly last year Learning event organized another past spring great Darrel has now put together bash September 14-15 includes free fuel reception head quarters hotel Saturday evening hotel across street largest shopping mall state non-fliers few miles flying site Paula staying hotel though live nearby snows weekend well have good time Another great fall swap-shop put Indian City RC year will held October 20 has moved larger quar ters Ramada Southgate Michigan tables fill up quickly Its always good see old friends As fall approaches clubs resume normal indoor meet ing thought club functions meetings run come mind Ed Saumier Skymasters introduced operation plan elected president have seen before club operates core officers run dayto-day activities separate operation meetings Club members welcome attend meetings neat part about regular membership meetings almost 100% airplanes Numerous guest speakers have introduced new ideas products meeting spent discussing care feeding use transmitters What lively educational dis cussion Almost two hours spent beginners experts learning other meeting includes raffle show-and-tell two meetings month never enough time too topics Unconfirmed rumors indicate officers have fun operation meetings too Speaking topics local Amateur Radio group also looking support its activity least area members will ing come meeting talk about new code-less licen ses now available modeling use group will teach necessary course provide examiner Next month Ill try have little other parts district Good flyingE PR Cant pg 128 Continental Airlines Historical Society fine nostalgic exper ience am sure glad came party point story apart telling Headquarters staff usually well occupied getting model aviation story out give example club involved local aviation peo ple local leaders other fields local administration perhaps can find opportunities like just AMA HQ people can push image model aircraft model avi ation higher level club member can same really takes some involvement some willingness some work AMA district vice-president has booth can borrow just ask get free handouts brochures etc have call write AMA Reston well ship some first-class stuff free charge like some other clubs make up own handout advertise club needs skills Public relations image enhancing something can should safe flying club does needs get message out club runs good mall show does clubs have adopted schools doing doing well member puts his/her best foot forward community helping cause model aviation need time really isnt work fun something positive nice letter home Amelia Earhart Brad Greenwood Atchison Kansas sent us thank-you sending materials him help class youngsters Atchison Junior High School Bob did show-and-tell session 150 sixth graders 25 time talk about model aircraft model aviation fun skills provides photo shows couple kids sign back pickup Thanks too Brad Fayette Flyers Fayette Georgia have just completed sec ond year working Peachtree City Elementary School AdoptA-School effort has well received faculty advisors Delta Dart building classes rubber-powered models flown gym nasium hot air balloons also used active flight exercises As homework assignment participants given job build ing protective housing shield egg breakage six-foot fall Another assignment build airplane grab bag items found around average house fall 1991 saw start third season Fayette Flyers working lucky young people photos show some club members involved Good luck continued success Thanks RD Andy Anderson Public Relations Sec retary club providing information next month Muffler design using Iawnmower muffler .-,rr4r * r.d OwJ* Ad CdAr5e-O unV AR Qu#onE AA/ sa QUA V** flat - COMfl7d es mber 1991 141 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanlield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Aharea Imiajans New Mejdco Odahoma Texas Iflhfl DISTR ICT REPORT VIII Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N YaJe Dr Gatland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Greaens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Roage LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrena 14624 Bear Creek Pass Auntin TX 78737 LDistriCt IX IMAA Rally Giants held Irving TeXas hosted Irving R/C Flyers Association didnt make missed good time lots beautiful models Contest Directors event Tommy Meyer Dennis Cassatt gentleman did out standing job behalf participants entered could enjoy flying model airplanes what its about following photos few models entered IMAA Rally Lee Moore San Antonio Texas Hall Springfield Bulldog Beautiful modell close up Forest Edwards en gine mounted John OBriens Russian P0-2 model Don Bell Fort Worth T Birds showing off Kermit Frog model Mr Froggie Gene Hempel District 8 vice-president visiting members IMAA Rally Giants held Irving Texas John OBrien Kingaland ended Friday Good food great band enjoy Texas immaculate Rus- evening sian Poiikarpov P0-2 engine machined built Forest Edwards California Please forget vote upcoming election District 8 vicepresident need support 142 Model Aviation unaries orevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Marrymen Green Norman 01 73072 Grant Wilson Tulsa Oklahoma B-36 built Control Line model kit converted RC George Barnes Rosenourg exas win nis ver saw beautiful modeis Georges model flew very well ladles responsible processing paper work insure modeiers great time L-R Pam Carson Jackie Witt Becky Speck Gali Longeil JoAnn Meyer Congratulations ladiesl beautiful DC-3s belong Tom Hoimaley McAllen Texas TTA markings American Airlines model beiongs Guy Lowe New Orleans Louisiana Navy DC-3 belongs Larry Steptoe Zachary Louisiana Olen Rutherford New Blame Arkansas showing off 1-1901E Bird Dog interior cabin model work love scale realism Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT is McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 Corn puServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3268 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carnngton ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rickeita 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 District Doins. AVP Tom Boyd Nebraska continues September column Nebraska club information Grand Island Modelers last fall accomplished task get ting new field city water department land Beautiful grassland shaded parking activities area completed full club control City Council support help Excellent PR work paid off group Grand island flying site before improvements about picture after Improvements guys Wed like see city ended up partnership 70-some Hastings Skylarks flying high year after ded icating renovated paved flying field last fall signing 15year lease used lot special PR sold advertising sup port effort Hastings Skylarks paved site dedication day Advertising support signs Good idea guyslooks like might able expand year year sponsorship Colorado. regret Don Atwood AVP Denver area has formed us move out District Business opportunities availed themselves Don has moved California son will missed local contests wish best new location Dennis Patterick president Sunnyside Aviation Glenwood Springs Colorado shares club has experienced another suc cessful mall show fun-fly though poor weather kept crowd smaller last year Roger Shook instructing Maft Jaeger Roger valuable asset club spends time instructing new filers time own flying club needs Roger because what its about get ting new members air proper instruction cameraman local TV filming background Charles Abbate Pueblo Colorado sends following picture report Sky Corral R/C Club recently held its annual mall show Pueb lo Mall complete types models club posters listing var ious activities held last three years become involved club modeling activities AMA brochures available handouts well club mem bership flying field meeting times information Video tapes area fun-fly activities Tournament Champions Striking Back Lake Havasu shown throughout day E Sky Corral RIC Club great time sharing hobby/sport public November 1991 143 Part mail show display Marathon column begins District Two candidates VP Joe Beshar John Grigg George M Meyers District Four candidates Howard Crispin Brad Booth District Six Jim Sears District Eight Gene Hempel Charles Stevens District Ten Regg Keyawa Bev Wisniewski Good luck rounded corner pulled Mid-America International Airport Lawrenceville Illinois could see Na tionals have stayed two years exception 950 heat 95% hu midity Just know Vincennes diana Lawrenceville about 10 miles away Illinois airport Nationals about middle both Lawrenceville side airport huge accommodates prac tically events event held away airport Sailplane competition held Lincoln High School Vin cennes course Free Flight guys Nationals another date report coming Sailplane compe tition previous day said over 30 planes air timea lot same thermal expanded fre quency program seems doing its job Pictured below Senior contestant Chip Mas chal first place Two Meter second place Standard Class Open contestant Jerry Arana third F3B fifth Standard Class Jun ior contestant Scotty Peterson fifth TwoMeter fifth Standard Class various forms competition have witnessed quizzed Sailing seems purest objective event Land right string seven minutes impressed have always loved quietness Sailing Pic tured below another District Ten contingent Roger Chastain Don Vickers Blayne Chas tam couldnt find note made faring know Blayne some firsts seconds lengthy conversation Roger opened eyes intricate construction precision beauties Good job Sailplane guys Mid-America International Airport like three-ring circus loved Helicop ters end Pylon going crazy another five Control Line events going once two sets Pattern going runway center Control Line really got attention CL Combat CL Carrier CL Speed Man what excitement Nationals great Lets take break check Darwin Barrie reading flying season winding down US Ari zona beginning bring goodies back out fly summer building projects Thats right summer building projects can now fly Sailplanes again thermals have mellowed down point wings dont get ripped off have invisible tornadoes everybody else calls thermals Powered aircraft dont have fight density altitude much just comfortable out field hope everybody reads interest AMA News section Model Aviation Im sure have opinion comment Dont keep yourself Write letter importantly send Send copy VP Headquarters Also read what District Column way com municate nearly 30000 members District VP cannot send mailing per year membership budget structure way Something wrong folks State thoughts Again offer goes out winter visitors will visiting Phoe nix metro area state matter Drop line Ill send list clubs flying sites area now deal didnt sound like much planned sudden turns out absolutely out rageous Just such deal put lone RC Flyers Fly AT Barbecue Dot made way lone field chest full Coke salad members brought plate something Wally McCallister charming wife Jer maine brought burgers hot dogs Cokes buns lot Standing middle dishin out Jermaine McCallister As werent enough bring food Wally also supplies entertainment Well almost entertain ment After sun goes down Wally lights up night time Old-Timer Im sure kit its covered transparent MonoKote lights up like kite sunlight said al entertainment Pictured below Joe Marine Joe also built light-up Old-Timer Joe Marine President lone RCers pos ing good 100km Cap 21 Both guys put up magic behold lit up sky like space ship carrying ET few cars sauntered nearby road can imagine looking out window UFO flying formation car Gads Bulletin Fred Brigeman Knights Round Circle annual Control Line auction will held Tuesday November 12 1991 club meets rear Ana heim Public Library Euclid Avenue 14 mile south Ball Road Anaheim interested modelers invited bring unwanted items Control Line preferred auctioned off portion proceeds items sold goes club treasury excellent chance RC people get rid old CL stuff thats lying around gathering dust information contact KOTRC vicepresident Fred Brigeman 714 667-7178 after 700 pm Heres thats back burner too long leader another great club Denny Baker Bayside RC Club Denny Baker yours truly exchanging patches Denny Baker charming wife too long Barbara got together fan fly Woodland Davis Aeromodlers field handing out District stuff introduced liquid refreshment called Home Run Youre Out Bags Are Loaded some baseball name have since become best friends Denny vited down Bayside meeting glad attend guys great est Denny havent forgotten tape See ya Crows Landing Visits clubs and/or events pleasure ya got coming up give call Its vote time again system good people support Get volved vote Leading Edge Regg 144 Model Aviation X AAizofla California Hawaii / Navada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Homa 1916 961-6637 Corn~Na addrass EMAIL 7624747 inIp mascnai erry Arana ana cotty Peter son showing off wings Lincoln High School Vincennes indiana Waily McCallister burger-meister lone Flyers Check out fun-loving people gath ered feedin table sound chow bell mioger nasiuun von vicers ana Blayne unas tam displaying winners Jermaine sewing up outstanding platter Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ave NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 Vancouver WA 98684 Turn CashmanTorn McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al CulverDave Mallens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83876 Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 15th Ax 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator L atson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Some District Officer news Tom Cashman has contact Free Flight Community district has resigned AVP Hes help needed him its hard see him go Nationals will Corvallis egon couldnt Configure field could run safe Nationals sev eral problems number problem would have have full-scale aircraft flying over contest areas Possibly could shut down entire airport might work remains seen ever lost another Northwest Na tionals have some encouraging words about another site Stay tuned point looks like best guess Nationals will Chicopee Massachu setts late June hope weve try ing get back some time Dave Cobb wrote OMAS marked its 10th year club summer Hope 10th two-day Fest success have best sites around run super fly-in sizes aircraft have thoughts about col umn format Perhaps will use new mat folk ModelAviation will give parameters like idea larger picture format seem lose much smaller format Well see Chuck Bessett following say about some Narrows R/C club doings Hes president newsletter editor July 6-7 Narrows R/C Team AMA show team put air show Tacoma Nar rows Industrial Airport past guys have showed up werent allowed fly year small aircraft flying time full-size ones flew two hours day least two aircraft sky times front row seats full-scale stuff people like Bob Hoover Tex John son doing stuff counted 24 Sailplanes air time over Vincennes Indiana summer Soarers also put some 40-plus Sailplanes out field turned radios once see what would happen Nothing moved no glitches also counted District Xl pilot amongst Soarers Out clear blue sky Tom Brightbill showed up after hed told couldnt make Uh huh did find best restaurant around spite directions Oh well NWSS Tournament will Van couver British Columbia year will over time read teresting read Gary Brokaw joke about whether hed need passport compete can fit own joke Stuntathon 91 took place June 22-23 Space Center Kent Bob Emmett CD well-run meet Saturday time Old-Time Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Pre cision Aerobatics Sunday two World Championship team members among contestants Paul Walker US Alan Resinger Canada Both freely shared fly ing experiences knowledge both ginner advanced fliers helps lot trying learn ropes note Don McClave won both Old-Time Nostalgia Stunt spent Sunday judg ing Bob Parker Bob Emmett could compete Expert class next weekend Bladder-Grabber 91 best Combat best prizes around 49 contestants came over USA down Canada across ngrad note Tom Strom RC Racing Contest Board member District Xl took fifth new wrinkle Com bat tried shut-off device may answer flyaways Actually second time devices use some tried Northwest Regionals device simple effective would like info contact John Thomp son 1145 Birch Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Noted Walla Walla Prop Twisters newsletter now being edited Fran Walker discussion president Dale Christen sen about securing battery pack ing sure connector cannot come loose mentioned two aircraft came grief Slope Soar er powered job Also newslet ter picture swap meet four aircraft including two F4Us P47 A6M2 Zero shows newsletters getting better better pictures formatted columns long way mimeographed stuff yore Marty Hall came through some stuff about Water-N-Wheel contest Mid Night Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Seems like contest events structured could fly off either water land success brought contestants clubs Soldotna Palmer Anchorage AVP Tom McCowen placed fourth Scale Sounds like weather wasnt bad werent major problems have promised info Speaking Alaska have superb builders far Northwest volved Scalemasters operation have shown Alaskan modelers equal anybody anywhere Jim Terrell Anchorage Alaska Jim very active member Alaska RIC Society flies Pattern well Scale picture Jim Short Skyvan took second static Claude McCulloughs Waco finals picture too small let tell sweet aircraft Among other things has re versing variable-pitch props can back take-off position gear sprung correctly Scale operating hydraulic shocks servooperated cargo doors other scale hinged/latched doors spinner used static judging fabricated out solid alu minum bar stock Jim retired high school band director using saxophone springs make windshield wiper arms logical Sure weighs around 20 pounds 10 kg uses two OS 46VFs go wish could see aircraft yourself its great job outstanding craftsman some pictures supplied Art Ward new show team manager NW R/C Flight Demo Team work note demonstration RC stuff least two people Bill Darkow Chuck Bes sett fly Control Line crowds Bill writes Flying Models Sam 8 ed itor Skyraiders Newsletter Chuck president Narrows R/C Club mentioned earlier Chuck never strays far CL roots picture Chuck holding Jet Formation groups delight crowd Greg Emmett left Marcus Mann both Gig Harbor show AMA Cubs White Wings Gliders Lastly look some kids participating ever-popuir cndv drnnfl November 1991 145 Heres Art Ward himself paper glider Very fast roll rate craft insists nn hpino flnwn jnoidp-dnwn h Box 176 W 7ENO w 10005 Cant Fly Only Half Airplane aint funny McGee lot youngsters try ex pected disastrous results disappointment rather obvious front half rear half model wont fly Neither will left half right half fly yes lots beginners try what worse flying scale kit manufacturers urge buyers attempt am talking about rubber-powered Free Flight kits Usually gasolinepowered Free Flight Control Line kits recommend engine pro peller fuel combination least somewhat adequately matches airplane rubber-powered models especially flying scale models often pretty sad affair leaves half airplane Put fact down notebookdo right nowa rule-of-thumb aeromodeling propeller rubber motor combination equals importance rest airplane repeat rest times have finished gluing papering consid ered model finished because now could say have left to stick prop hook up rubber Yes youve finished building prop box right model Does have correct pitch correct diame ter right thickness right length rubber propeller model Most beginners depend solely contents kit very big mistake after bought kit expecting have everything model airplane know man ufacturers trusted expect success solely contents box indeed stuck what get likely big disappointment have take granted will need supplement kits contents scrap box sure comes handy Usually old line well-established kit manufacturers still producing out-of-date flying scale kits sale rather flight Lately however am happy report small conscien tious manufacturers really interested model fly well have included kits fairly decent props maybe enough rub ber recommend get know manufacturers purchase products will still need supply different plastic props try better yet learn carve own make props plastic cups formed balsa blades big older manufacturers out date Modelers no longer satisfied build model just put shelf Some manufacturers flying scale models heavy attempt add enough rubber cant get little hole nose model anyway Now good modelers know substi tute lighter wood change design open up nose well make satisfactory propeller use proper amount rub ber beginners know What suggest ginners start make changesto see lightand end existence beginners know firm thinks little flying qualities its mod els actually recommends right plans builder tie string wingtip whirl thing around head So repeat lightweight well-designed model please con sider selection proper propeller proper power equal importance rest entire airplane After ef fort achieve long flights after purpose flying models Fortunately note old-line manufacturers dont seem advertising much anymore magazineshurrah can still find kits hobby shops Avoid like plague good Indoor flier will have just good propeller mod el No will have whole drawer full propellers model box props will vary diameter pitch total blade area location area ahead rear spar things im portant give different results good Indoor flier will have best quality rubber can buy will also have rubber stripper can slice rubber exact thickness thinks best 005 inch makes difference will also vary length loop will note height site airs temperature hu midity check notes permanent notebook use ex perience select best combination model particular day Perhaps notes will tell him what use result previous flying result previous testing testing now tests will change combination until satisfied reaching close models full potential maximum duration possible As beginners ready exacting can make start important thing Making start methodical adjustment advance upwards ranks beginners start remain beginner So start should consider prop rubber included kit likely inadequate task flying model airplane Try other propellers Change amount rubber See what happens Make change time note change what does models flight did buy big loose-leaf notebook didnt Put informationthe date prop rubber number turnsin notebook now way becoming ex pert Yeah know early state pretty much working dark experimenting cut-and-try will learn what makes model fly will learn make fly longer higher farther model airplane building flying really starts fun Heres new model company very definitely has best interests modeler mind producing kit Convertable latest kit Peck-Polymers will definitely produce com plete airplane rank beginner fairly large will have carve own propeller think modelers should able Sandy Peck very proud new kit Dietrich Convertable old-timer rubber-powered plane received its name because its ability perform both ROG ROW kit includes quality diecut balsa 15-in propeller blank molded windshield tissue rubber motor clear concise plans instructions photo Sandy Peck hand-launching Dietrich Convertable equipped three pontoons off-the-water flying complete kit worth its cost $2895 might available local bobby shop try can buy directly PeckPolymers PO Box 710399 Santee CA 92079-0399 adding packaging postage costs $250 live California $174 state sales tax kits stock number PP032 As models keep tail Convertable light Ill see next month So long 146 Model Aviation Dietrich Converlable
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/11
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/11
Page Numbers: 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146
AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AERONAUTICS SOUND& MODEL Howard Crispin Jr month will take look some mufflers designed large engines Operators Giant models Scale models should take look designs mufflers may fit particular stallation will certainly provide some guidelines application Competition Radio Control Scale calls effective muffler out giving definitive information what constitutes such de vice result fliers install what amounts nothing exhaust extractor outcome RC Scale aircraft among noisiest being flown today Its true some com petition models such Pylon Racers might louder flown sites Scale Giant models also create footprint Scale models have flight fortunate thing compliance rule estab lishment proper guidelines difficult cases necessary plan ahead adequate provision made stallation good muffler exhaust pipe Recent articles press tube have discussed Americans increasing problems hearing us sport model aeronautics consider dB levels subject ears time start up engines true us make considerable effort making planes quiet AMA has established recommended sound level 90 dBA 9 feet intended assist us operating within environ ment permitting continued activity given locality says nothing about own exposure start run up engines within 1-2 ft ears have 90 dB 9 ft loud 2 ft Its neighborhood 103 dB engine/muffler registers 105 dB 9 ft today youll have neighborhood 118 dB 2 ft away Youre definitely operating areas can cause permanent damage hearing should very concerned aspect question Look good muffler future Mufflers Three different options presented consideration month possibility rather simple modification existing Quadra muffler Split muffler fit install plate cut piece steel File down close fit inside existing muffler drawing gives approximate sizes corners need fit ted isnt much information available say critical tabs gas passage plate must welded inside center stock unit essential parts muffler vibrate modification sent Douglas Wall Forrest City Arkansas says very significant reduction sound level attained using plate Another months designs also Douglas utilizes muf fler used lawn mowers other engines readily available small engine shops hardware stores other places unit adds about three ounces weight Quadra 35 installation Douglas has muffler soft-mounted using mounts described earlier article 30% Laser Some mower mufflers have sin gle tube end goes center second tube should added match existing piece important because isnt in-line installation have balance both halves exhaust leave Quadra interface connection between new add-on unit old muffler other adapter piece heater hose common screw hose clamp Deflectors may made suit exhaust directability installation Douglas says reduced sound about 7 dB installation has since used same unit Quadra 42 similar results feels superior com mon in-line installation type muffler no apparent increase back pressure often occurs in-line installations next photo shows modified muffler third unit somewhat ditterent comes trom Bert Baker Scale RCer Everett Washington muffler intended use SuperTigre 2000-3000 engines will serve similarsized engines muffler design meets Berts concept having minimum six times displacement muffler volume next photo shows basic unit required muffler suggest use bouillon chicken broth cans because theyre easy clean Continued page 133 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0 ExecutIve Director Vince Mankowaki 5 Director Operations Robert Volsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Galialee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 5 Oomptmiler Lynn Coiiins 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styisa ems Manager Reggle Wattereon 0 Director internal CommunicstionlEducation Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roaa B McMuiien 0 Events coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum curstor Hurat Bowers S Genersi counsel Joseph Geiwicks Feiix Gora RFK&D November 1991 127 AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents drawing tor scale provic y tert bert says will fit radial-engine-cowled airplanes such P47 Zero BT-13 next photo shows installation BT-13 AMAs Executive Councii equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided apace month AMA News pubiication What say apace however matter personai viewpoint aoie reaponsibiiity author whcee views may may represent olficisi position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey S tyles rector o Marketing Washington-National Airport celebrated its 50th year service public June 15-16 1991 AMA behalf its members work closely Metropolitan Washington Airports Author ity Washington Airports Task Force job Airports Authority manage operations Dulles International Wash ington National airports job Task Force promote use expansion traffic facilities both locations Being affiliated groups gives Academy sport model aviation high visibility federal people major de partments also shows us off airlines aircraft manufacturers other aviation-oriented groups contacts help Head quarters staff better job areas interest impor tance AMA members Through connections invited part birth day party put AMA display Butler Aviation hangar Along several airlines Continental American Delta United TWA etc various cities along routes major business associations got space electricity warm welcome no cost AMA Naturally jumped chance because knew high gov ernment officials would hand Interior Aviation Parks Corps Engineers etc would great chance wave flag model aviation interests members So eve party erected booth installed videotape player monitor took along cutaway model show people radio works miniature aircraft cutaway model pro file P-51 Mustang generously provided AMA Tom Runge pres ident Ace RIC Higginsville Missouri also brochures documents give away tell people about aspects model aviation lucky enough AMA employee going man booth weekend assistant Bill Baker off lllinoi Outdoor FF Nationals Other AMA people tied up othe official events So bright early Saturday drove 75 miles ron home National awaited influx people event beei well publicized radio TV newspapers because reall big thing Washington DC turned hot sticky crowded satisfying day highlights arrival o 1940-vintage DC-3 restored owned Continental Airline Historical Society government bigwigs invited take Saturday sight-seeing ride over District Columbia surround ing countryside mouth watered time aircraft started ui took off sound propellers engines brough back lot memories Having lived England first came USA 1948 durin WW II saw lot C-47s flying both before after D-Day airplane grace style character AMA display righ next Continental Airlines overheard might som empty seats DC-3 two flights planned Sunday morn ing So like kid came really early Sunday hung aroun waiting word As luck would have seat avai able took instant pilot great guy ably supported experienced co pilot two charming stewardesses senior stewardess ha stopped AMA booth earlier told brother ran hobb shop Carrollton Texas name Gordon Darnell shol known Mikes Hobby Hanger Donna Darnell phoned Gor don told him AMA show tickled because hE recognized name made feel good yoi dont shop Gordon word Hanger spelled way hE uses itto designate aircraft suspended ceiling Taking off DC-3 lovely experience airplane flies thi wing leaves ground gently roar two radial en gines cant tell airborne enthralled flighi after 30 minutes time get back earth man booti because shows starting time approaching would like thani Continued page 14 128 Model Aviation Captain Jim Minor flanked stewardesses Sheri Dickey R Donna DarneIl 1 pose beside 51-year-old DC-3 Donnas brother Gor don Darnell owns Mikes Hobby Hanger Carroliton Texas venerable restored DC-3 Continental Airlines before loading fc another flight over District Columbia Lovely Leah Williams dressed 1950s vIntage United Airlines uniform poses AMA booth 50th anniversary Washington National Airport AMA booth ssndwlched between Continental Airlines Wash ington Airports Authority booths 50th anniversary open house SYNOPSIS-EXECUTIVE rCOUNCILMEETING NOVEMBER 22 1991 9 Executive Council Meeting Synopsis Council brought order 950 am president chaired meeting meeting held July 21 1991 Muncie Indiana following members attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs Florida Executive Vice President Dave Brown Ha milton Ohio VP District Don Krafft Duxbury Massachusetts VP II John Byrne Bayside New York VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford Pennsyl vania VP IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville Virginia VP V Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama VP VI Jim Sears Burgin Kentucky VP VIII Gene Hempel Garland Texas VP IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Colorado VP X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael California VP Xl Ed McCollough Port land Oregon Lance Zellers NAA Approval Minutes minutes April 20 1991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved after disposing mo tion placed floor amend Presidents Report president stated motivated concern safety models overflying builidings people sanc tioned event asked AMA sanction particular event again held same site consensus Council agreed uphold Presidents decision present recommended decision referred Safety/Insurance Committee Com mittee advised deliberate What position AMA should take unsafe sites b Whether continue withhold sanction event ques tion requested again c Should safety code amended deal issue un safe sites attorneys present stated insurance coverage will apply event sanction has denied safety reasons noted IMAA withdrew request use AMAs prop erty Muncie Indiana its 1992 festival decided President would suggest IMAA officers contact Ex ecutive Director work out mutual agreement use prop erty preferably 1993 Additionally President referred committee task drawing up criteria use Muncie facility point meeting president ordered meeting executive session regular meeting reconvened 40 minutes later presentation new migrating-combustion-chamber en gine given flight demonstration made nearby flying field Executive Vice-Presidents Report recommendation AMA ap point new general counsel passed unanimously Council also acted recommendation Safety/Insurance Committees plan Waiver Liability statement signed joining AMA well entrants sanctioned events motion passed 10 three against 41011 noted will cash flow problem toward end year due large part particular accident case bank has already required million-dollar line credit million dollars AMA money has set aside Executive Director Comptroller will meet near future bank officers discuss AMA/bank relationship balloon payment Reston Headquarters building due July 1 1992 reported 40% Model Aviations advertising revenues overdue will aggressive efforts collect EVP further reported close-out patch program Califor nia has resolved lack understandable accounting District 10 vice-president said will accomplished next meet ing Report Executive Director deceased members names will purged computer files consensus agreed families deceased Life members will offered opportunity purchase vacant AMA number will given 90 days respond Also consensus Council approved alphanumeric num bers membership announced preliminary plans Muncie facility grand opening place grand opening will weekend June 13-14 1992 black-tie dinner $100 plate open flying dis plays Nominating Committee Report Minutes Nominating Committee accepted unanimously also agreed principle elected officer may write pay ModelAviation magazine dur ing time office bylaws committee would draft appropriate wording reflect standing rules motion passed 11 against 10 addition consensus dered future nominee must submit list credentials demonstrating necessary qualifications sitting board directors During report Property Development Committee ar chitect described progress date concerning development Muncie property building contract has signed con struction survey has completed building permit ex pected August 1 will immediately followed start construction job should completed approximately 122 days Council approved recommendation Scholarship Com mittee dispersal 1991 scholarship fund 10 two against 3 7 Actions two other recommendations Scholarship Com mittee deferred subsequent meeting Safety Committee Committee recommendation addition safety code passed 11 against 3 abstention 10 addition safety code effective January 1 1992 shall read addition general section item 8 follows case models using rocket motors primary means pro pulsion limited maximum weight 33 pounds series G motor second committee recommendation concerning AMA members operating cars boats accordance safety code na tionally recognized organization referred back committee noting safety columnist Model Aviation may able continue work consensus agreed continue such column under pen someone else full-time em ployee AMA During Marketing Report Council reviewed demographic sur vey mailed sampling membership During Nation als report noted Control Line RC Nationals total count 1004 event trouble-free happy well run Some minor operations problems referred Nationals management Discussion followed concerning selection site 1992 Nationals order preference established 1 Westover AFB Massachusetts June 2 return Lawrenceville 3 Tn-Cities Washington Headquarters will immediately aggres sively pursue Westover Headquarters request establish policy FAI stamps shall required entry AMAs FAI team selection programs approved motions following awards duly moved unan imously carried Distinguished Service Cole Palen Frank Macy Superior Service Frank Costello Bill Fuori next meeting AMA Executive Council November 9-10 Reston Virginia Finance Committee meeting will held October 12 Reston Virginia D November 1991 129 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 Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Vice PresidentDistrict 2 Joe Beshar Oradell New Jersey accepting nomination AMA VP District 2 re sort play words simply state elected will represent District 2 mutual benefit District AMA best ability refer profile follows 1940 Official Class Gas Free Flight world rec ord holder Past president North Jersey RC Club member ship increased 11 135 members Past president Society Antique Modelers SAM membership increased 275 1500 Past president Interstate Flying Club arranged flying Bear Mountain State Park New York AMA Contest Director CDed least two model meets per year Attended Paris meetings serving FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight Committee Directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 Directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program ben efit library Successfully negotiated Bergen County New Jersey authorities establish Bergen County Model Airdrome model airport accom modates 12 Northern New Jersey RC Clubs Conceived directing Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News Published number model articles model magazines Raised two modeling sons Present President Old Time Eagles MAC Re cently inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame Recipient AMA Distinguished Service Award Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Chairman Electric World Championships Team Selection Committee Contest Board member john Gngg Lockport New Yorlc John Grigg seeks vote candidate election office vicepresident District 2 will remember John vicepresident 1979-80 AMA president 1981-86 Now once again asks support come elected vicepresident John has active model aircraft builder flier over 47 years attending contests club meetings trade shows may better informed what membership wants importantly times what membership does NOT want background service AMA membership VP President provides him knowledge understanding Academy kind VP want need Johns employment background again points out management decision-making capability presently configuration manager aerospace firm has worked over 24 years past has design manager engineer designer consultant other en gineering firms Amateur Radio N2IJC en thusiast dabbling hobby enough stay active use six-meter RC frequencies greatest problem communication assumption have achieved statement principal reason should vote John pledges provide necessary com munication keep district membership formed planning activities Academy will provide monthly district news letter clubs including details actions taken Executive Council early information planned actions will affect activity much love dobuild fly model air craft John will accept responses monthly newsletters direction mem bership voting AMA Executive Council ac tions vote John Grigg will provide best voice AMA matters direct repre sentation possible AMA level George M Myers Hicksville New York asked volunteer friends believe will strive whatever best AMA first joined AMA 1942 have aero space engineer modeler life have dedicated much free time teaching people theory practice flying mod els have demonstrated concern facets hobby column Radio Technique 15-plus years am now re tired may have some basis lief time see AMA transition being club promote SCIENCE aer odynamics toward becoming professional organization promote SPORTS model aviation Although trained scientist aeronautical engineer see model tech nology has perfected almost can succeed first model change seems inevitable AMA now large enough move some its work responsibility larger Dis tricts plan work District 2 office credible interfaces state local gov ernments well modelers district assist obtaining holding fly ing sites generate district-level edu cational social flying activities via chartered clubs will lot work District 6 Vice President Howard Cnspin incumbent Charlottesville Virginia Howard Crispin candidate reelection office vicepresident District IV Howard asks vote order continue work pro grams beneficial future Ac ademy Howard has served District Acad emy number ways vicepresident District Some tasks have con troversial nature essential continued activity model aviation United States Two areas have special impact mem bership first effort reduce overall sound level models flight has entailed hundreds hours study research testing engines propellers exhaust silenc ers Great progress has made much still needs accomplished area Service Bylaws Committee Special Inter est Group Committee Ad Hoc Commit tee Membership has also seen reason progress bringing Academy mod ern position other activities have benefit Executive Council Academy especially members District IV Efforts have made promote phases model aviation through visits writeups magazine District IV newsletter classes aeromodeling activity important continued growth Academy both tech nical business practices Howard wishes con tinue dedication performance member Bradford Booth Graham North Carolina ac cept nomination Vice President Dis trict IV intention place stronger emphasis relaying specific wants needs average modeler AMA create direct communication tween local clubs AMA ideas opinions average modeler must absorbed passed along believe Dis trict VP can represent constituents pro posing constructive changes AMA would give control over decision-making back average modeler since membership paying bills background modeler began young boy bought all-wood kit five-inch wingspan 10 No Im 100 years old wonderful thing ever seen very thought little airplane flying made tingle hooked life Thats what its about enjoying sport can grow learn sharing fellowship knowledge link between average sport flier main office must become stronger voice modeler must heard Campaign Statement jim Sears incumbent Burgin Kentucky 1991 finished Ill have spent seven years working AMA vice-president Ive spent long hours writing letters talking going meetings club events etc Thanks having given op portunity feel honored have served VP behalf year must again gamble past accomplishments good enough allow stay another term What have done went bat others wanted away wideband radios voted drop insurance coverages Ive responded quickly communications traveled great deal visit can As sport flier myself Ive repre sented interests sport fliers Ive tried vote fairly issues before us tried frugal money Would like continue Working takes vote Please take time vote candidate running district Few Its way letting us know what want Dont pass up right make choice vote can make difference won 10 votes 1986 could have vote Regardless have mind next vice-president just hope vote 130 Model Aviation Vice PresidentDistrict 4 Vice PresidentDistrict 8 Gene Hempel incumbent Garland Texas name Gene Hempel need vote remain office AMA vice-president eighth district During last two years AMA has period flux Although RC frequency prob lems have resolved large extent other extremely important involvements must handled immediate future Insurance problems exist improperly han dled could shake very foundation Acad emy As member Insurance Committee have spent hours along other com mittee members studying insurance situation next few years will critical bringing insurance liabilities under control position Chairman Safety Committee places unique position being able coordinate two sensitive areas activity facing AMA today acquisition retention flying sites directly dependent upon handle safety insurance programs respect absolutely no substitute experience have experience AMA multi-million dollar publishing insurance company run its Executive Council made up District Vice Pres idents employment managerial po sition engineering business law Texas Instruments have able bring Coun cil years legal experience applies bus iness modeling have active modeler Free Flight Control Line RC models 30 years reasons have earned respect other vice-presidents hope members eighth district want AMA its members enjoy respect richly deserved will work toward end very best ability Please vote today Charles Stevens Pasadena Texas name Charles Stevens am 54 years old have modeling since age 10 have flown Free Flight Control Line Radio Control various times served US Air Force 1957 1960 role Airman Civil Service 1960 1965 got training present job heavy equipment mechanic since working maintaining fire equipment late 1950s able again take up flying modelsthis time radios married wife Marilyn 1962 have four grown children five grandchil dren As family have active Prop Nuts R/C Club since 1980 formed have served president seven 11 years try make district events possible cant make would like due time job restrictions As campaign promises dont believe believe membership AMA important part will make effort see membership district has fair representation decision-making meetings Thank opportunity run office will try best repre sent available you need believe can make AMA better pull same direc tion Vice PresidentDistrict 10 Vote Candidate choice Reginald R Keyawa incumbent Carmichael California January 1 1989 became elected official representing AMA Early term selected staff hard working associates dedicated ourselves unification District Ten buy ing building assisting clubs pro curement preservation flight sites unification efforts led us District Ten symbol rivaled no other district class style distinction Its great see travel throughout district sym bols hats jackets shirts have logged over 10000 miles have excess 100 club visits request have answered over 1000 letters double amount phone calls Work bet Tired little job finished verge some very important developments proposals such creation additional vice-presidential positions give bet ter service District Ten membership will asking AMA funds initiate first regional site District Ten Revit alizing idea financial assistance clubs development own flying fields just few unfinished tasks Yes ballots will coming out usual renewal package Take time re view statements make decision would like represent AMA rather AMA Give shot give vote small fa vor vote Edge Beverly Wisniewski Lake Havasu City Ari zona Academy Model Aeronautics two-prong organization membership service multi-million dollar business business must managed such way benefit service member ship Having run successful business gave knowledge Years gathering information sport fliers passing council mem bers resulted National Rally years working National Championships has given knowl edge experience working AMA local well national level pledge responsive areas modeling offer years experience knowledge Make choice vote Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote November 1991 131 PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 Facets AMA Academy works ways pro mote aeromodeling Most Im sure aware very good insurance program competition activities work govern mentai agencies such FCC FAA addition intent development Muncie facility become involved educational field plans include holding symposia various technical topics conducted concert flying activities activity may aware awarding scholar ships bright young modelers have excelled studies well being involved extracurricular activities program has existence some years has helped young people achieve educational goals year five stu dents awarded total $18000 money comes Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund contributions WEAK Signals Club Toledo Ohio out funds raised Toledo Trade Show year Toledo club contributed $2000 generous gesture invite other model organization inclined also contribute scholarship fund awarded 1991 scholarships Joel Grasmeyer Grand Rapids Michigan James Stewart Missoula Montana Raymond Jungmann Buckholts Texas Andrew Kenedy Florence Kentucky Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania Does scholarship fund really help aspiring students Let share little feedback last years award winners Todd Eigenschink Todd enrolled Rose-Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Indiana computer science young man has done well first year maintaining outstanding 3932 grade point av erage has completed 80 credits out required 198 needed bachelors degree intends overload 20 credits per quarter complete degree three years leaving fourth year employment start masters degree Hes also involved additional life-broadening activities Todd writes told guess survived first year pretty well Im very thank ful AMA scholarship received well giving opportunity enter RC modeling first place enjoy great deal Thanks Todd feedback Keep up good work trust have little time now fly planes Marketing Department PR has very active promoting hobby helping clubs acquire keep flying sitesour fundamental need report press exposure first six months year have reached 7-8 million readers newspapers mag azines journals based circulation media have full-time people Reston aggressively promoting aeromodelingtelling people quality activity deserves support Once public aware extensiveness hobby easier acquire support flying site acquisition etc Headquarters staff Reston Virginia provides services modelers large heart soul AMA aero modeling remains hundreds thousands volu nteers help make work include Council Contest Boards Contest Directors Coordinators club officials etc real work takes place local level interested modelers band together organize club establish flying site hold events kinds Probably hardest workers drive through coun tryside looking areas will make good flying sites knock doors talk property owners and/or twist arms local officials obtain flying field people unsung heroes de serve credit can give Headquarters staff helps information materials per sonal involvement local level real work accomplished local folks Lets give credit deserve letter Sonny Branch president Tallahassee Floridas Seminole R/C Club brought attention recently wrote trials tribulations acquiring developing present flying site over eight year period Sonny justifiably proud what have accomplished including long-term lease site growth membership accumulated funds treasury problems club experienced seem typical clubs usually small core group really gets job done Ive involved developing several sites never easy want acknowledge thanks hard- working club mem bers make possible us enjoy hobby-sport volunteer some capacity build up hobby must understand labors Headquarters staff Reston model fliers AMA exists promote hobby facilitate its development its membership provides resources manpower make aeromodeling what today So hard-working members should proud salute Thanks much helping make wonderful hobby what Muncie Development As know now first stages developing Muncie Indiana property Initially plan create general purpose flying site facility housing musuem activities associated events kinds Development pro ceeding basis need financial resources often asked question related future activities Muncie con cerns intent locate AMA Headquarters activities Coun cil has considering serious question some time since realize disruption costs such move However recog nize long-range benefits cohesive unit functioning lo cation possible long-term reduction operating costs unquestioned probability expansion potential manag ing events kinds much efficiently Accordingly deter mined necessary face question now order able create logical long-range plan July Council session Council unanimously passed following resolution intent AMA Council move AMAs Headquarters operation Muncie diana No deadline established move Various schedules discussed generally conceded required se rious study perperly consider financial logistics personnel matters intent resolution clarify long-range ob jectives nullify rumors setting stage orderly process 132 Model Aviation very nice site developed Seminole RIC Club Tallahassee Florida AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear YouI Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite blank screen blank mind deadline make Its sure hell way start column Oh well least can report bulldozers whatever equipment using first have started Muncie site little luck three four months now will have museum building roads multi-purpose flying site 91 Nationals now history Id have say pleasant recent history weather hot miserably sticky can expected midwestern summer site much improved over last year some CL events otherwise unchanged past So what made such pleasant Nationals Attitude major difference attitude officials local people above attitude contestants what can attribute totally clear concerted effort has made recently improve situation maybe its finally paying off once attitude AMA officials seemed looking excuses prevent someone flying now just opposite way allow someone fly within rules obviously officials seem try allow contestants fly attitude rubs off contestants become less likely abra sive something doesnt go exactly expect Another great innovation years Nationals instituted RC Pattern event contestant required work half day running scores scribing etc Surprisingly well ac cepted contestants resulted couple things would necessarily come immediately mind First obviously solved age-old problem getting enough help Beyond seemed create greater level camaraderie among contestants various classes guys higher classes helping run event naturally accessible give advice newer competitors newer fliers helping run events experienced fliers get up-close per sonal view top competitors learn top guys actually human Another area new appreciation workload seen between competitors judges After sitting hot sun trying concentrate scribing four five hours its lot easier appreciate judges see still working flying later contest Its also lot easier appreciate people power group work dawn dusk week doing thing putting up tents hauling trash fixing generators hauling water cutting grass etc smile faces know hadnt thought until just now am writing what fitting tribute old buddy Johnny Clemens have smiling faces Nationals people wearing patch saying ones Johnny Clemens dedicated Nationals him Johnny would have proud betting man Id have bet will back Law renceville 92 Nationals dont think will able get early enough commitment Air Force go back Westover Massachusetts Fortunately people involved real happy either site Earlier thought Corvallis Oregon would place go site just isnt up what need Nationals Perhaps will later host Team Selection Finals Na tional Rally mail box some interesting letters month Im sure take guy serious wanting aware product pulling leg about mis adventures full-scale Cessna last October either case its bad idea Its called Plane Retain secures model start Now dont think itll work Cessna could save embarrassing accident fly alone Another letter sent AMA member has three young sons registered AMA members two waiting wings has problem new dues structure will cost him $82 memberships 92 other two boys join will $110 Whats worse will now get four magazines six other two boys start will admit hadnt given type scenario thought restructured dues 92 Hmmm think has legitimate complaint cant make guarantees have already discussing options HQ staff Another letter came someone refused entry Wright Patterson AFB spite showing AMA card Judging dates letter circumstance described think misled thinking event going day visiting Air Force Museum catch glimpse some model flying going doesnt mean base open general public model flying club base made up people work base regularly fly weekends base open general public AMA members scheduled event going such contest sanctioned fly-in events scheduled gate guards instructed allow people coming events onto base varies what have to get onto base Sometimes have produce AMA card sometimes simply having model visible car will suffice sometimes have tell model flying gain entry above assumes can find gate open week ends Its off National Road no small trick itself Till Next Month Sound Cont pg 127 assembly quite simple using readily available copper brass materials elbows tubing come plumbing supply store K&S tubing brass sheet available model shops following assembly notes should have little difficulty dup licating unit 1 Cut Y4-in diameter hole can using hole saw 2 Cut flange off -in copper elbow Some elbows may made flange 3 Make muffler mounting brackets out K&S brass 4 Cut %-in diameter brass tubing suit model 5 Silver-solder parts hard silver solder 56% cadmium-free solder Bert says tried flexible coupler between exhaust portion muffler didnt hold up very well piece tubing tween two Ls welded place cut proper length seating Ls copper expands somewhat heat will seal quite well Bert says experiences no leakage around tube free-fitting tube also expedites engine removal have used vibration isolators engine installation will need mount muffler engine mount assembly firewall November 1991 133 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Next The next photo whet appetite knowledge picture something new aeromodeling Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine Next time around will complete description operation report engine D Muffler construction drawings pages 136 During its July22 meeting Executive Council directed two changes will affect AMA members first applications pro duced time forward will include waiver statement ad dition safety code compliance statement AMA members must sign waiver statement reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aeronautics Inc liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused neg ligence statement does diminish negate way insur ance provided AMA members What will however ensure realize dangers modeling spinning prop can cut finger agree sue AMA telling correctly time around model spin ning propeller can cut finger AMA membership quite valuable addition other services AMA provides also provides insurance its members fire/theftlvandalism medical coverage general liability last couple years has become quite apparent new trends emerging trends include suits brought against AMA its own members Times change courts change some changes made AMA will forced begin acting some courts feel should say would running around country policing local private flying sessions stripping AMA licenses pulling patches epaulets off club jackets reason able alternative accomplished through waiver statement whereby members record awareness safety hazards agree sue own organization second item change will visible AMA members will affect sanctioned events contest kit will include waiver claims release liabilities statement participants sign Contest Director witness statement will added flight safety declaration statement Radio Control scale model flight waiver statement currently used participants sanctioned events expanded version little comprehensive wording added application forms statement dicates participant aware modeling presents hazards relieves AMA AMA officials also relieves contest officials negligence suits statement partic ipants sanctioned events comprehensive rules guidelines participate corresponding larger liability sanctioning organizing directing cer tainly regret society has imposed force changes upon us matter self defense step taken would force death penalty AMA itself will grumble having sign name sanctioned event will happy hav ing renewal form returned lack signature mi nor troubles slightly irritating bigger issue feel decay some kind society Back said Pledge Allegiance school war necessary instill sense patriotism enjoyment hobby happy time pride accomplishment great value placed long hard effort days attempted start motor knew assuming risk todays age instant gratification buy-one get-one free wealthy-not-healthy suits seem mound up backs torneys accountants Academy founded such basic principles having fun sharing information banding together mutual strength enjoyment under siege Free Flight success 1991 Free Flight World Championships Yu goslavia AMA member Randy Archer outflew best world now stands World Champion FiC James Parker finished second place FlA Team USA second FlA 10th FiB sixth FiC Congratulations members FAI Free Flight Team managers supporters made trip Yu goslavia especially during time unrest Congratulations also teams great cheering section back USA Free Flight Team Selection Program very best program guys put tremen dous effort great thought program year held terrific finals Lost Hills resulted fine showing team United States World Champion Randy Archer Congrat ulations around job well done Intro-Pilots reminder Attention AMA chartered clubs des ignated intro-pilot 1991 December 31 1991 AMA com puters will erase intro-pilot designation intro-pilot status expires December 31 Clubs wishing designate intro-pilots 1992 encouraged earliest opportunity intropilot status may added AMA records year 1992 Plans now underway grand opening new Muncie fly ing facility grand opening weekend will June 13-14 1992a Saturday Sunday AMA members invited affair will no admission charge landing fee charges etc ginning contact members industry special interest groups others concerning grand opening weekend will formal dinner Saturday night June 13 $100 per ticket celebrate monumental event Monumental bet very first fly ing site national scope operated owned modelers Make plans attend now have produced two videos called AMA Today Volumes II presently working third edition video will available late October early November video will outline some museum items such engines models go over processing memberships will give insight AMA functions provide news national flying site safety information get copy please send $10 AMA tention AMA Today Volumes Ill Some news concerning AMA numbers Deceased life members will deleted record file AMA numbers assigned deceased life members will offered families family decides renew membership numbers will offered membership Remember life memberships still $1000 January 1 go $1500 Also AMA now gearing up offer alpha-numeric AMA license numbers Watch column infor mation concerning availability alphanumeric AMA numbers topical conversation items recently has future Nationals Will soon held solely Muncie Will broken up will next year year after AMA Executive Director can tell what tell him making effort get Nationals Westover Air Force Base June 1992 Nationals Westover would allow Nationals events same site Yes Soaring Helicopter Free Flight door Outdoor events field prospect might return Tn-Cities Washington state well return both Lawrenceville Tidewater Virginia too distant future After completion entire Muncie flying facility quite logical expect Nationals held well Beyond will held answer will come AMA members attending 1992 later Nationals will offered opportunity include preference se lection process Concerning National flying site Indiana has lot dialogue Special Interest Groups input design layout site has very helpful Input Free Flight community unique Pattern fliers speed fliers others have offered suggestions develop assigned areas Free Flighters however will address site lay out differently Free Flighters will say everyone else will say After site has used few times AMA will welcome sugges tions regarding location launch area chase lanes Spe cial Interest Groups will also asked input creation site-use criteria Headquarters looks forward hearing opinions AMA members organize regulate use facility Annual Meeting Annual AMA Membership meeting 1991 held conjunction AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last June 8 meeting opened 8 oclock Off icers Club Annex chaired Executive Vice-President Fol lowing introductions Executive Director reported Phase 1 Muncie project George Steiner gave report use 1991 radio equipment Chairman Sound Committee gave tech nical discussion model sound/noise meeting included op portunity questions answers lightly attended meeting required bylaws informative times quite lively Late news flash Word just looks like combined Nationals Westover AFB June 92 details next month LI 134 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 Connecticut Maine Masoadiusetta New Hampshire Rhode luJand / Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutiin 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 HOulton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Went Wanvick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 0800t Monadnock Balloon Aviation Festival event held June 1416 Dillant-Hopkins Airport Keene New Hampshire visited Ashuelot Valley Flyers June 9 1991 fliers prac ticing event very good afternoon weather beautiful people very friendly having enjoyable time doing what hobby about flying model aircraft have excellent report sent Benjamin Hartley de scribes event detail quite long will have covered two columns shows what can done promote model av iation Thank Ben taking time effort provide report pictures Food thought Has someone ever asked fly airplane have ever asked someone fly airplane What happens airplane damaged some reason Most time owner accepts reasonable manner However have heard seen cases owner becomes quite upset tends blame flier damage regardless cause So about fly someones airplane take time check aircraft completely hope owner will notice caution accept results readily damage occurs Videotape have new videotape AMA called Pilots Ground primarily about IMAA scale airplanes very well done shows some beautiful aircraft would like bor row tape let know worth watching Lyme Disease has mentioned several newsletters mag azines know two people have tested positive Dis trict very real possibility notice unexplained bites have rash see doctor Apparently longer disease goes unattended serious gets have some material could used newsletter want copy let know Ashuelot Valley Flyers Balloon Aviation Festival 1991 June 14-16 1991Keene New Hampshire Well sir weather didnt exactly cooperate Ashuelot Val ley Flyers AVF participation 1991 Balloon Aviation Festival Keene New Hampshire Dillant-Hopkins Airport must counted successful invitation MPA Monadnock Pilots Association group General Aviation pilots Monadnock region AVF admin istered judged model-building contest conducted miniature aircraft display scheduled two days demonstration RC flying Contest entries accepted Friday June 14 demonstra tion flight days contest displays scheduled Saturday Sunday June 15-16 model contest attracted 27 entries decided early miniature aircraft some sort could entered Mo nadnock Pilots Association provided ribbons trophy plaques prizes old standby color-coding blue red yellow rib bons awarded first second third place winners four divisions white green ribbons presented other participants everybody got award some sort efforts Best Show First place winner division also awarded plaque airplane ride classic Aeronca Champ owned Don Champagne president MPA First place fin ishers follow Kit-built division went Neil Starrs gorgeous Proctor Nieuport also took Best-of-Show Radio Control divi sion Al Wards 1A-scale Fly-Baby bipe Bruce Thompsons unbe lievable Monokote covering job scratch-built division Eliot Kimbles quietly elegant Winnie Mae plastic display division Lisetta Silvestris neatly-done JN-4 Jenny Lisetta 10 years old says Jun iors arent interested model aviation D Continued Next Month November 1991 135 New Yod New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT iiohnAMA JByrne1711 Istrict II Vice-President9W 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Lx. Hyde Park NY 12838 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe Piscalaway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Jxxchkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lox SexIer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts speech delivered some years ago Will Rogers aviation booster world-class philosopher globallyacclaimed dispenser wisdom truth asserted hear never met man didnt like cant concur univer sality Wills life-long assessment find upon reflection can subscribe convictions would apply exclu sively aeromodelers Hence can truly profess have never met aeromodeler didnt like assessment would admit strong conviction such optimistic attitude toward fellow-modelers shall continue regard indefinitely sort hallmark Though frequently take sharp issue expressed implied views aeronautical acquain tances upon variety topics certainly does sense amount disparagement display contempt views fellow-modelers may coincide given sit uation As someone has sagely proclaimed may agree what say shall defend death right say Special note Well may go far believe greatest virtue aeromodelers group species will inherent respect another though fact may always show during fairly heated exchange views Basically aeromodelers mutually respectful another am duly proud counted commendable breed Nuff said lest appear have lost candor cost sentimentality Dick Radcliffes dog story Dick vice-president West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 located District 2 impressed newsletter account concerning amusing experience stray pup recently graced clubs flying-site invitation much less expectation lone friendly beagle-hound became quite attached Dick vice-versa extent Dick favored pup most-welcome drink water followed much tail wag ging sated beast So far good right Wrong Whilst cranking engine flight Dick noted amazement newly-acquired canine admirer raised leg across top field-case threatening stance know what sud den threat may well imagine produced immediate instinc tive protective action can imagine instinctively altered attitude toward mans best friend jericho Radio Control Flyers Inc AMA 1156 Bob Schoppe editor Logbook captioned clubs newsletter also aeromodeler experience common sense current issue clubs newsletter Bob has say about buddy-boxes understanding manufacturers have provisions such device older models io frequency mode must same ie AM FM older ones five-pin DIN plug newer ones may use same cable whether AM FM Now other important things need know 1 The transmitter being used slave buddy box does have same frequency master original trans mitter 2 The slave transmitter does have have antenna connected 3 The slave transmitter should have power turned 4 The slave transmitter required display its frequency instructor should check carefully before starting engine controls set same trim direction done properly ramifications obvious simplest terms buddy cable trainer switch does shift controls buddy box make master think using original pots instructor feels necessary releasing switch returns con trol master transmitter potential mishap may averted think current high usage buddy-boxes would bE prudent explain just what happens necessar use agree whole-heartedly have Spectacle Spectacular Assuming need eye-glasses may bE interested following story jubilation published Jack Saw yer editor Prop Wash newsletter club Cape May Count WASP ie Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilot Jacks words Well AMA has just paid back several years mem bership Today saved over $150 newest pair glasses thankt good ol AMA resulting mailing sent out severa months ago enrolled AMA members Vision Eye Plan . savings $150 can buy pretty nifty engine radio l known brands opticians included AMA extra Take ad vantage it could save big bucks extend collective thanks Jack kind endorsemen expressed appreciation Bill Boss AMA 19701 feeling considerable loss grea reluctance acknowledge accept resignation Bill Bos District 2 Contest Board member Control Line Scale Actu ally has served AMA various capacities past 34 years Fo example has served District 2 VP 1968 through 1972 AVP 1972 through 1978 Since 1978 Bill has served wiff merit Control Line Scale Contest Board Member have ap pointed Bills successor capacity Mr Joe Ortiz founder anc president Flushing Control Line Association AMA 2115 whosi address 33-52 85th Street Apt 201 jackson Heights NY 11372 phone 718/426-8377 took shot Bill some trophies E Plate Quadra motor UW F 7-4-pr ZAzrf 34 rr 4 136 Model Aviation Gear up Secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asaociate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodwere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearheld PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Mauwee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalern PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequcecy Coordinator John CollIe 1012 Wyowing Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years weather provided longest flying seasons mory Hopefully enjoyed yourselves benefits summers great weather flying site built members Butler Aircraft Modelers Butler Penn sylvania past two years club has working very hard latest development being 20 x 32 picnic shelter following picture highlights 26 members BAMs annual Memorial Day Breakfast August issue Model Aviation request made mate rials would appreciate seeing column Jim Wilson Dayton Ohio Wingmasters offered following unique fitting article Did know saw bumper sticker Toledo Expo said wife told go flying again shes going leave God Im going miss meant humorous Im sure us have special lady life have probably heard something quite similar time another know what Im talking about old love airplanes love line say Thats ridiculous honey screen door closes behind house usually what happens ACT 1 begin load car up plane parts field boxes sud denly wife realizes whats happening wife know mother coming over soon dont Me Yes dear wife loading car Me Because weathers perfect dont have anything else wife What about caulking shower stall Me Ill later get home wife No wont youll forget about Me Ill get later okay wife Well what about baby Are going pay attention son Me I took him park yesterday wife dont care about us never spend time love airplanes love us Me Fine Im going Are satisfied now ACT 2 flop down chair start sulk feverishly flipping through TV channels hoping find rerun Wings Star Trek No such luck get up go down basement clean up workshop As Im putting away some tools hear mother-in-laws foot-stomps up stairs hear muffled voices jabbering back forth ears burning know theyre talking about hear wifes footsteps stop basement door door opens wife Honey wheres check book Mom taking baby mall So can go flying now want Me Its bedroom nightstand thought wanted spend some time together wife Dont ridiculous Theres sale baby shoes ladies pur ses Ill see later ACT 3 After leaves begin gather up rest things go flying car finally loaded just turn key first drops rain begin hit windshield Back house looking rerun Wings Star Trek something End Jims little play recognizes scenario very familiar great deal homes owe great deal respect gratitude spouses special thanks following pictures express enjoyment several District Ill mod elers November 1991 137 Martin Hauser enjoyed meet Jerry Feck Ray DeFrahe Shelby OhioFrick Frack BAM Memonal Day Breakfast Peter Cooke float flies Bill Kunert ran model registra new North Startion Shelby Rn Inhnonn hia Rnannar RipE flrnmnr roC.rna fran reps John Robertson hangs Fathers Cub Thanks AVP Dave Ellis Joe Vislay supplying photos Involvement various governmental agencies has proven very valuable States within district have developed Adopt-A-Highway program club willing little work some very positive pub licity adopt section highway Delaware Disinot Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia REPORT DISTRICT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21 1 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1346 Cumberlund Dr Harriuonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Pernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobacci 6406 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 Meetings according latest listing 158 Chartered Clubs District IV district largest long shot some differences between largest district tend much spread out Very large metropolitan areas contain large numbers clubs no areas comparable size district fact creates somewhat problem terms getting around visit people might alternative have tried get different types functions possible during year has worked out well enough keep informed what going general terms does answer prob lem contact individuals District meetings held past really economically practical have watched results such meetings other districts well have membership numbers thousands can get between 50-100 people show up meeting getting much value event something better Some discussion has taken place concerning holding re gional meeting western part North Carolina develops fall could have much better situation meeting could held time convenient majority members Distances traveled individuals would minimal Discussions could relate needs particular area district entity Several meetings would increase potential improved attendance point meetings would become very practical would welcome group clubs tak ing action organize such events Give call 804 296-2662 drop note can come up something practical Incidentally need list contest mailings other non profit use let know District list divided state listings can ask just what need looking listing business purposes please contact AMA Headquarters Waiver Liability statement time read will have seen statement ModelAviation probably have received membership renewal form relating requirement sign Waiver Liability would like make statement own regard have consistently written comments concerning votes etc Ex ecutive Council meetings have done because think such comments should source prevent inconsistencies matter dealing above statement feel calls explanation voted against Waiver Liability Statement vicepresidents Districts 10 11 also voted against require ment will make sign statement before can renew mem bership problem item presented meeting concerned information Unfortunately good chance statement signature might essential problem asked vote topic title Waiver Liability statement being presented lawyers yet presented copy Waiver further insinuated would pos sible us comprehend subject event am going vote anything fully covered meeting have enough problems being misled sub jects going off half-cocked no explanation problem need sign Waiver renewal form send hope will statement ModelAviation fully explains just what Waiver provides Needless say question large lawsuits insur ance still need halt insurance major driving force Academy other things should involved yet entirely too much time energy cost goes aspect organization Insurance has minds reason membership quite some years al ways should work return time deeply involved Indoor Free Flight Indoor Free Flight event flown actively thi Goddard Space Flight Center boosters activity Tom Vallee member Goddard Space Flight Center Model Club Tom talked some members Japanese Indoor Team World Championships last year about possibility holdin1 Postal Contest FAI Stick FiD resulted Postal Contes Mini-Stick between Japan England United States suc cess event led Japan vs United States FiD event Thi USA team flew three rounds day June 23 29 NASA Auditorium Japanese team flew six rounds Nationa Memorial Youth Center Tokyo July 15 results order Tom Vallee Hideya Enomoto Daniel Belieff Philip Kleinert Hidehart Odagiri Shigeyoshi Nonaka Tom says thinks USA Team got bit lucky since thE Japanese site turned out less ideal certainly tC take away outstanding effort three fliers Unitec States contest will held again next year will considerec major contest Japan good possibility team fron West Coast will enter planning Bob Randolph progresses planned fliers interest Indoor competition should con tact Tom 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying sites Progress has made acquisition couple o sites District problems several programs foi getting new sites situation especially club has lost sitE alternative potentially deadly club few instan ces flying rights have granted nearby clubs majol problem clubs already operating capacity terms o possible air time Rules such limiting number planes tht air time also create difficulty local support suppor can vital another club would ask provide wher ever possible nearby clubs have problem members thai invited use another clubs field need exercise utmosi courtesy observe other clubs rules letter Any abuset will create serious consequences others Please take advantage services materials available fron AMA Headquarters involved field search Acad emy has accumulated much reference material support hat access documentation can become part package yo put together working individuals authorities yourt should use itlE Muffler ST3000 using Campbells soup can r r~iIr EN 6 -- LJ BAE AIL#S4 $7 OOC 3 coPEtL 00 ffAODI uIOT OL OCR p4a 70 Cca3oK5 31 cP6i TuBE 70 uV7ENc/. 4M0ri i"Cl 7 FLANGe 7k1E 957OFF C0P6RL MOOEi./ MOO/I vw SDAcke r Io Cl IC#DEL 5oU cA 3/ycop j woo $A55 k-5 TUBe CuT Levr-ii 702u7 MuDy Alto A/ISLe CAN C va*eo 138 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Penoacois FL 32514 Linde Cooley 10112 yew St Giboonoilie FL 33534 Gostano Olan 0-12 Frailas Gosynabo PR 00657 Jeorno M 1000 Edwards 600 Mimoos New Albany MS 36652 Karl Hansel RN 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Frequency Coordinator 50mm Fieldo P0 Boo 1063 Stricidand Rd. Intedacben FL 32046 Pbone 604 664-2517 Riobard Jackson 2116 Thomlee Or. N Charieslon SC 26405 Joan Martin 2160 Tiaelaii Ave. Miami FL 33133 0106 Patton 76S Bailey Brook Circle Birmioghaw AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Or. Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Riwert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycanrore Manchester TN 37355 Gossip first . Julie Woods important RC Pattern Judge Mississippi has ordered tell husband Hervey has recovered 1984 illness back flying toy airplane again RC Pattern Bill Beaty prestigious Director Mem phis confides So far have promoted $8000 contributions restore WW Iis famous B-17 Memphis Belle year new location again Oc tober 12-13 Come see yourself Bill proud Mem phis Belle flyable again will have post armed guard 24 hour day see someone doesnt leap fly Bir mingham Alabama middle night great airplanes war Red Scholefield Gainesville Florida wants know Jim Whitley former fa mous flier Red dont know Maybe somebody else reading will know Ken Kortness important City Manager Kingstree South Carolina starting club three different groups Free Flight Con trol Line RC Ken wants three AMA rule books faction Ken ran out rule books just got another boxful yesterday theyre going out Im dozen behind Ken flies Kingstree air port City Manager members lucky have Ken Ill bet doesnt have speck trouble out anybody club think about minute Last week drove south Alabama cover big event CD Bill Bell Contest Manager Harry Wicksell staged King Peanut Scalemasters Regional Qualifier #1 Dothan Al abama showed up Everybody good time Bill Bell said Wheelless Airport might closed next year hell have new spot happens snap Mel Whitley Frank Thomas front Mels magnificent British Hawker Sea Fury 26 pounds OS Twin four-stroke really nice model Mel came up Florida Frank came down Nashville attend Dothan affair Jim Wilkinson Panama City showed up Bills Dothan King Peanut affair started feature picture waitI have much better picture him snapped Clanton Alabama bust month earlier below switched pictures because camera took Dothan filter prob lems gentleman behind Jim helper Monty Beville Stuka very nice air plane Earlier year Jim took first Mobile Alabama contest Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society sent picture Mike Kelly John Hayes launching Radio Controlled Soarer present May18 contest camera busted Dwight Goodman president ot Mur freesboro Tennessee Modelers has asked mention Rutherford County Board Education Laverne High School principal Carl Buckner assistant principal Jan Stauffer maintenance supervisor Les Wilson helped provide high school space Dwights annual swap meet Dwight promises pictures next year Warren Heinfeld Fruitland Park Florida has come up nice new way control fliers fun-fly contest shown low board says Erwin made help Erwins wife board shows green until flier removes card board shows red place fliers AMA card slot believe Erwins last name Gajinton can read Warrens letter cor rectly very nice control board Thanks Er win Warren County Commissioners Bradenton Florida arranged use county property club flying field Yearly payments$10 So whats next club has annual Man atee County Appreciation Day club thanking county officials annually consideration Myself Ive AMAs board directors 18 past 20 years Ive never seen before Dan says lots credit goes Dick Coles pix Shown l-r Rick Mixon MCRC president Jim Staples land acquisition Joe Miller Parks Recreation Lori Ann Harris Man atee County Commissioner Dick Coles Contest Director Kent Chetlain County Commis sioner CD Dick has just handed Commissioners nice appreciation plaque Club president Rick has mike hand left Any District V members reading Ill make deal promote similar scene showing appreciation landlord Ill run flap right full blown first line think Shakespeare said human virtues gratitude least Looks like good way hold flying field What think November 1991 139 -lere important picture important message club America scratching boonies place fly Any club looking flying field looking some blessed way somehow hold read Editor Dan Hunt MCRC clubs Sport Flyer explains Shown above picture overaii scene Dothan Lots Giant Scale modelers Illinois / Indiana Kentucky Missoun DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard RI 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higgionville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2461 Work 616 64-7121 Fax 616 564-7766 Cal BOel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1606 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 2 hasnt happened District 6 members will getting bal lots near future Please vote Youll notice Im running un opposed please vote anyway other districts election year please place vote wisely some very good candidates running against incumbents Some times its good have change clubs district have used districts scanner least once Paul says heavy schedule scanner summer months help out purchased new scanner district hope helps July started off having stay home first weekend could annual inspection Cheetah glad see pass flying colors Alas also meant stay home instead getting out see some second third weekends found sunny Lawrencevilie Illinois Nationals year decided spend time Nationals instead trying jump back forth home So Nationals six days comment got several times last year was missed you missed Nationals year didnt look hard enough Sorry missed Gene Nevin thing came out Nationals really struck home Soaring site test made narrow-band systems fleet 46 Sailplanes different channels lined up turned radios control models fact heard 24 counted thermal hope nobody blinked guess new frequency plan narrow-band equipment works special thanks goes out towns Lawrenceville Yin cennes locals extremely nice us week heard very nice comments local populace thatmade very proud have Alas left lot newly found friends also want send out hearty thanks Tn-County fellas too manned raffle table week build funds scholarship fund Others club busily worked away various events Should visit people again future certainly hope As Nationals came close off Council meeting sunny Muncie looking forward seeing some dirt being pushed around site Wrong paperwork problem delayed work month time read first phase construction should well its way thing came out Council meeting AMA HQ moving Muncie Id guessing told things have happen before happens First will study develop plan associated costs last weekend July found New Castle Indiana door activities Indianapolis FF Foundation support Henry County Convention Visitors Bureau did first Raintree County Free Flight Festival Although turnout less Terry Hreno CD wanted nice time locals watch too hope Sunday better IFFF has some pretty neat plans future years would like make event part larger plan thatll involve teachers around state education program youngsters though its heavy project take think may have good go wish best Indoor meet pleasure presenting Roger Wathen Superior Service Award Ive watched Roger sev eral years worked youngsters Several times saw him sac rifice own flying time contests Juniors could fly instead seems doing what wonder thanks go out Roger After left Indoor meet went north side town visil Henry CO Wright Flyers RC Club fellas have prett nice layout have lots mowed grass open flying area O course block building turning club house helps too Alas stay too short head homc since pretty late day know now ma just drop time since i head up way AMA business often Now lets catch up some photos Unfortunately format use now means photos eat up lot column will able te show photo good about 13 lines print Now its 18 lines equivalent about 27 lines old format Ive got cut back Im going say anything Hmmm Maybe need photos first Jerry Worden club trying out new class 01 Racing using 4-Star Forty hope doesnt turn out like other entry-level Racing event know has have Nelson fl So much entry level Meet Charlie Cappis Gene Wicks Rick Tacket Jim Koch Jerry Worden Gene Barker showing rac ing toys Heres photo couple models owned Lynn Vandemark think felt better see modeis column having put works both de Bolt de signs Champ Cub Cub revamped model built 50s Both just about work out fine models schoolyard fly ing Three channels very simple operation Neat Well thats about photo session See what mean ate up lot space two worth dont think Id like show just dont have space enough Ive got lot backlog too Dang Enough now. 140 Model Aviation Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin DISTRICT REPORT V I Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinetor/AVP Joseph M MasS 5364 English Dr Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2626 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 Jean Lasik 305 PaSi Place Holland Ml 46423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy SaSerlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 46054 Pete Waters has abdominal surgery Pete will recovering next few months Joe Hass will handling district report un til Pete returns best wishes go Pete family speedy recovery last time writings report challenged carry picture bird show around hope youve showed person recently bring up because infectious Two days ago police car parked front house evening car long enough curiosity take hold completing accident report went out talk officer thing led another brought out X-Cell 60 Right away knew someone station interested See works folks Speaking chopper think Ive kept everyone parts chain business day before Michigan Whirlybirds Fun-Fly put upside-down Sorry missed great event got back together thanks Ed Horgas side frames needed time attend ORCHA Fun-Fly next weekend whale good time pun intended ORCHA stands Oak land Radio Control Helicopter Association thanks Jim McCuen Shaun Ettinger excellent day Numerous beginners helped $5 landing fee walked away $30 worth prizes Great job guys always amazing what groups individuals can Livonia Ribcrackers again put swap-shop air show local residents Undaunted rainy weather Saturday beautiful Sunday show went Mr Electric Keith Shaw putting excellent flight demos answering questions Keith spent least two hours discussing things Electric drawing discharge curves schematics such rain-soaked car windows Again great time special events put human dynamos upcoming write Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly gan idea Darrel Watts Darrel started simple two-day fun-float-fly last year Learning event organized another past spring great Darrel has now put together bash September 14-15 includes free fuel reception head quarters hotel Saturday evening hotel across street largest shopping mall state non-fliers few miles flying site Paula staying hotel though live nearby snows weekend well have good time Another great fall swap-shop put Indian City RC year will held October 20 has moved larger quar ters Ramada Southgate Michigan tables fill up quickly Its always good see old friends As fall approaches clubs resume normal indoor meet ing thought club functions meetings run come mind Ed Saumier Skymasters introduced operation plan elected president have seen before club operates core officers run dayto-day activities separate operation meetings Club members welcome attend meetings neat part about regular membership meetings almost 100% airplanes Numerous guest speakers have introduced new ideas products meeting spent discussing care feeding use transmitters What lively educational dis cussion Almost two hours spent beginners experts learning other meeting includes raffle show-and-tell two meetings month never enough time too topics Unconfirmed rumors indicate officers have fun operation meetings too Speaking topics local Amateur Radio group also looking support its activity least area members will ing come meeting talk about new code-less licen ses now available modeling use group will teach necessary course provide examiner Next month Ill try have little other parts district Good flyingE PR Cant pg 128 Continental Airlines Historical Society fine nostalgic exper ience am sure glad came party point story apart telling Headquarters staff usually well occupied getting model aviation story out give example club involved local aviation peo ple local leaders other fields local administration perhaps can find opportunities like just AMA HQ people can push image model aircraft model avi ation higher level club member can same really takes some involvement some willingness some work AMA district vice-president has booth can borrow just ask get free handouts brochures etc have call write AMA Reston well ship some first-class stuff free charge like some other clubs make up own handout advertise club needs skills Public relations image enhancing something can should safe flying club does needs get message out club runs good mall show does clubs have adopted schools doing doing well member puts his/her best foot forward community helping cause model aviation need time really isnt work fun something positive nice letter home Amelia Earhart Brad Greenwood Atchison Kansas sent us thank-you sending materials him help class youngsters Atchison Junior High School Bob did show-and-tell session 150 sixth graders 25 time talk about model aircraft model aviation fun skills provides photo shows couple kids sign back pickup Thanks too Brad Fayette Flyers Fayette Georgia have just completed sec ond year working Peachtree City Elementary School AdoptA-School effort has well received faculty advisors Delta Dart building classes rubber-powered models flown gym nasium hot air balloons also used active flight exercises As homework assignment participants given job build ing protective housing shield egg breakage six-foot fall Another assignment build airplane grab bag items found around average house fall 1991 saw start third season Fayette Flyers working lucky young people photos show some club members involved Good luck continued success Thanks RD Andy Anderson Public Relations Sec retary club providing information next month Muffler design using Iawnmower muffler .-,rr4r * r.d OwJ* Ad CdAr5e-O unV AR Qu#onE AA/ sa QUA V** flat - COMfl7d es mber 1991 141 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanlield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Aharea Imiajans New Mejdco Odahoma Texas Iflhfl DISTR ICT REPORT VIII Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N YaJe Dr Gatland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Greaens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Roage LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrena 14624 Bear Creek Pass Auntin TX 78737 LDistriCt IX IMAA Rally Giants held Irving TeXas hosted Irving R/C Flyers Association didnt make missed good time lots beautiful models Contest Directors event Tommy Meyer Dennis Cassatt gentleman did out standing job behalf participants entered could enjoy flying model airplanes what its about following photos few models entered IMAA Rally Lee Moore San Antonio Texas Hall Springfield Bulldog Beautiful modell close up Forest Edwards en gine mounted John OBriens Russian P0-2 model Don Bell Fort Worth T Birds showing off Kermit Frog model Mr Froggie Gene Hempel District 8 vice-president visiting members IMAA Rally Giants held Irving Texas John OBrien Kingaland ended Friday Good food great band enjoy Texas immaculate Rus- evening sian Poiikarpov P0-2 engine machined built Forest Edwards California Please forget vote upcoming election District 8 vicepresident need support 142 Model Aviation unaries orevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Marrymen Green Norman 01 73072 Grant Wilson Tulsa Oklahoma B-36 built Control Line model kit converted RC George Barnes Rosenourg exas win nis ver saw beautiful modeis Georges model flew very well ladles responsible processing paper work insure modeiers great time L-R Pam Carson Jackie Witt Becky Speck Gali Longeil JoAnn Meyer Congratulations ladiesl beautiful DC-3s belong Tom Hoimaley McAllen Texas TTA markings American Airlines model beiongs Guy Lowe New Orleans Louisiana Navy DC-3 belongs Larry Steptoe Zachary Louisiana Olen Rutherford New Blame Arkansas showing off 1-1901E Bird Dog interior cabin model work love scale realism Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT is McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 Corn puServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3268 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carnngton ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rickeita 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 District Doins. AVP Tom Boyd Nebraska continues September column Nebraska club information Grand Island Modelers last fall accomplished task get ting new field city water department land Beautiful grassland shaded parking activities area completed full club control City Council support help Excellent PR work paid off group Grand island flying site before improvements about picture after Improvements guys Wed like see city ended up partnership 70-some Hastings Skylarks flying high year after ded icating renovated paved flying field last fall signing 15year lease used lot special PR sold advertising sup port effort Hastings Skylarks paved site dedication day Advertising support signs Good idea guyslooks like might able expand year year sponsorship Colorado. regret Don Atwood AVP Denver area has formed us move out District Business opportunities availed themselves Don has moved California son will missed local contests wish best new location Dennis Patterick president Sunnyside Aviation Glenwood Springs Colorado shares club has experienced another suc cessful mall show fun-fly though poor weather kept crowd smaller last year Roger Shook instructing Maft Jaeger Roger valuable asset club spends time instructing new filers time own flying club needs Roger because what its about get ting new members air proper instruction cameraman local TV filming background Charles Abbate Pueblo Colorado sends following picture report Sky Corral R/C Club recently held its annual mall show Pueb lo Mall complete types models club posters listing var ious activities held last three years become involved club modeling activities AMA brochures available handouts well club mem bership flying field meeting times information Video tapes area fun-fly activities Tournament Champions Striking Back Lake Havasu shown throughout day E Sky Corral RIC Club great time sharing hobby/sport public November 1991 143 Part mail show display Marathon column begins District Two candidates VP Joe Beshar John Grigg George M Meyers District Four candidates Howard Crispin Brad Booth District Six Jim Sears District Eight Gene Hempel Charles Stevens District Ten Regg Keyawa Bev Wisniewski Good luck rounded corner pulled Mid-America International Airport Lawrenceville Illinois could see Na tionals have stayed two years exception 950 heat 95% hu midity Just know Vincennes diana Lawrenceville about 10 miles away Illinois airport Nationals about middle both Lawrenceville side airport huge accommodates prac tically events event held away airport Sailplane competition held Lincoln High School Vin cennes course Free Flight guys Nationals another date report coming Sailplane compe tition previous day said over 30 planes air timea lot same thermal expanded fre quency program seems doing its job Pictured below Senior contestant Chip Mas chal first place Two Meter second place Standard Class Open contestant Jerry Arana third F3B fifth Standard Class Jun ior contestant Scotty Peterson fifth TwoMeter fifth Standard Class various forms competition have witnessed quizzed Sailing seems purest objective event Land right string seven minutes impressed have always loved quietness Sailing Pic tured below another District Ten contingent Roger Chastain Don Vickers Blayne Chas tam couldnt find note made faring know Blayne some firsts seconds lengthy conversation Roger opened eyes intricate construction precision beauties Good job Sailplane guys Mid-America International Airport like three-ring circus loved Helicop ters end Pylon going crazy another five Control Line events going once two sets Pattern going runway center Control Line really got attention CL Combat CL Carrier CL Speed Man what excitement Nationals great Lets take break check Darwin Barrie reading flying season winding down US Ari zona beginning bring goodies back out fly summer building projects Thats right summer building projects can now fly Sailplanes again thermals have mellowed down point wings dont get ripped off have invisible tornadoes everybody else calls thermals Powered aircraft dont have fight density altitude much just comfortable out field hope everybody reads interest AMA News section Model Aviation Im sure have opinion comment Dont keep yourself Write letter importantly send Send copy VP Headquarters Also read what District Column way com municate nearly 30000 members District VP cannot send mailing per year membership budget structure way Something wrong folks State thoughts Again offer goes out winter visitors will visiting Phoe nix metro area state matter Drop line Ill send list clubs flying sites area now deal didnt sound like much planned sudden turns out absolutely out rageous Just such deal put lone RC Flyers Fly AT Barbecue Dot made way lone field chest full Coke salad members brought plate something Wally McCallister charming wife Jer maine brought burgers hot dogs Cokes buns lot Standing middle dishin out Jermaine McCallister As werent enough bring food Wally also supplies entertainment Well almost entertain ment After sun goes down Wally lights up night time Old-Timer Im sure kit its covered transparent MonoKote lights up like kite sunlight said al entertainment Pictured below Joe Marine Joe also built light-up Old-Timer Joe Marine President lone RCers pos ing good 100km Cap 21 Both guys put up magic behold lit up sky like space ship carrying ET few cars sauntered nearby road can imagine looking out window UFO flying formation car Gads Bulletin Fred Brigeman Knights Round Circle annual Control Line auction will held Tuesday November 12 1991 club meets rear Ana heim Public Library Euclid Avenue 14 mile south Ball Road Anaheim interested modelers invited bring unwanted items Control Line preferred auctioned off portion proceeds items sold goes club treasury excellent chance RC people get rid old CL stuff thats lying around gathering dust information contact KOTRC vicepresident Fred Brigeman 714 667-7178 after 700 pm Heres thats back burner too long leader another great club Denny Baker Bayside RC Club Denny Baker yours truly exchanging patches Denny Baker charming wife too long Barbara got together fan fly Woodland Davis Aeromodlers field handing out District stuff introduced liquid refreshment called Home Run Youre Out Bags Are Loaded some baseball name have since become best friends Denny vited down Bayside meeting glad attend guys great est Denny havent forgotten tape See ya Crows Landing Visits clubs and/or events pleasure ya got coming up give call Its vote time again system good people support Get volved vote Leading Edge Regg 144 Model Aviation X AAizofla California Hawaii / Navada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Homa 1916 961-6637 Corn~Na addrass EMAIL 7624747 inIp mascnai erry Arana ana cotty Peter son showing off wings Lincoln High School Vincennes indiana Waily McCallister burger-meister lone Flyers Check out fun-loving people gath ered feedin table sound chow bell mioger nasiuun von vicers ana Blayne unas tam displaying winners Jermaine sewing up outstanding platter Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ave NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 Vancouver WA 98684 Turn CashmanTorn McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al CulverDave Mallens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83876 Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 15th Ax 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator L atson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Some District Officer news Tom Cashman has contact Free Flight Community district has resigned AVP Hes help needed him its hard see him go Nationals will Corvallis egon couldnt Configure field could run safe Nationals sev eral problems number problem would have have full-scale aircraft flying over contest areas Possibly could shut down entire airport might work remains seen ever lost another Northwest Na tionals have some encouraging words about another site Stay tuned point looks like best guess Nationals will Chicopee Massachu setts late June hope weve try ing get back some time Dave Cobb wrote OMAS marked its 10th year club summer Hope 10th two-day Fest success have best sites around run super fly-in sizes aircraft have thoughts about col umn format Perhaps will use new mat folk ModelAviation will give parameters like idea larger picture format seem lose much smaller format Well see Chuck Bessett following say about some Narrows R/C club doings Hes president newsletter editor July 6-7 Narrows R/C Team AMA show team put air show Tacoma Nar rows Industrial Airport past guys have showed up werent allowed fly year small aircraft flying time full-size ones flew two hours day least two aircraft sky times front row seats full-scale stuff people like Bob Hoover Tex John son doing stuff counted 24 Sailplanes air time over Vincennes Indiana summer Soarers also put some 40-plus Sailplanes out field turned radios once see what would happen Nothing moved no glitches also counted District Xl pilot amongst Soarers Out clear blue sky Tom Brightbill showed up after hed told couldnt make Uh huh did find best restaurant around spite directions Oh well NWSS Tournament will Van couver British Columbia year will over time read teresting read Gary Brokaw joke about whether hed need passport compete can fit own joke Stuntathon 91 took place June 22-23 Space Center Kent Bob Emmett CD well-run meet Saturday time Old-Time Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Pre cision Aerobatics Sunday two World Championship team members among contestants Paul Walker US Alan Resinger Canada Both freely shared fly ing experiences knowledge both ginner advanced fliers helps lot trying learn ropes note Don McClave won both Old-Time Nostalgia Stunt spent Sunday judg ing Bob Parker Bob Emmett could compete Expert class next weekend Bladder-Grabber 91 best Combat best prizes around 49 contestants came over USA down Canada across ngrad note Tom Strom RC Racing Contest Board member District Xl took fifth new wrinkle Com bat tried shut-off device may answer flyaways Actually second time devices use some tried Northwest Regionals device simple effective would like info contact John Thomp son 1145 Birch Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Noted Walla Walla Prop Twisters newsletter now being edited Fran Walker discussion president Dale Christen sen about securing battery pack ing sure connector cannot come loose mentioned two aircraft came grief Slope Soar er powered job Also newslet ter picture swap meet four aircraft including two F4Us P47 A6M2 Zero shows newsletters getting better better pictures formatted columns long way mimeographed stuff yore Marty Hall came through some stuff about Water-N-Wheel contest Mid Night Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Seems like contest events structured could fly off either water land success brought contestants clubs Soldotna Palmer Anchorage AVP Tom McCowen placed fourth Scale Sounds like weather wasnt bad werent major problems have promised info Speaking Alaska have superb builders far Northwest volved Scalemasters operation have shown Alaskan modelers equal anybody anywhere Jim Terrell Anchorage Alaska Jim very active member Alaska RIC Society flies Pattern well Scale picture Jim Short Skyvan took second static Claude McCulloughs Waco finals picture too small let tell sweet aircraft Among other things has re versing variable-pitch props can back take-off position gear sprung correctly Scale operating hydraulic shocks servooperated cargo doors other scale hinged/latched doors spinner used static judging fabricated out solid alu minum bar stock Jim retired high school band director using saxophone springs make windshield wiper arms logical Sure weighs around 20 pounds 10 kg uses two OS 46VFs go wish could see aircraft yourself its great job outstanding craftsman some pictures supplied Art Ward new show team manager NW R/C Flight Demo Team work note demonstration RC stuff least two people Bill Darkow Chuck Bes sett fly Control Line crowds Bill writes Flying Models Sam 8 ed itor Skyraiders Newsletter Chuck president Narrows R/C Club mentioned earlier Chuck never strays far CL roots picture Chuck holding Jet Formation groups delight crowd Greg Emmett left Marcus Mann both Gig Harbor show AMA Cubs White Wings Gliders Lastly look some kids participating ever-popuir cndv drnnfl November 1991 145 Heres Art Ward himself paper glider Very fast roll rate craft insists nn hpino flnwn jnoidp-dnwn h Box 176 W 7ENO w 10005 Cant Fly Only Half Airplane aint funny McGee lot youngsters try ex pected disastrous results disappointment rather obvious front half rear half model wont fly Neither will left half right half fly yes lots beginners try what worse flying scale kit manufacturers urge buyers attempt am talking about rubber-powered Free Flight kits Usually gasolinepowered Free Flight Control Line kits recommend engine pro peller fuel combination least somewhat adequately matches airplane rubber-powered models especially flying scale models often pretty sad affair leaves half airplane Put fact down notebookdo right nowa rule-of-thumb aeromodeling propeller rubber motor combination equals importance rest airplane repeat rest times have finished gluing papering consid ered model finished because now could say have left to stick prop hook up rubber Yes youve finished building prop box right model Does have correct pitch correct diame ter right thickness right length rubber propeller model Most beginners depend solely contents kit very big mistake after bought kit expecting have everything model airplane know man ufacturers trusted expect success solely contents box indeed stuck what get likely big disappointment have take granted will need supplement kits contents scrap box sure comes handy Usually old line well-established kit manufacturers still producing out-of-date flying scale kits sale rather flight Lately however am happy report small conscien tious manufacturers really interested model fly well have included kits fairly decent props maybe enough rub ber recommend get know manufacturers purchase products will still need supply different plastic props try better yet learn carve own make props plastic cups formed balsa blades big older manufacturers out date Modelers no longer satisfied build model just put shelf Some manufacturers flying scale models heavy attempt add enough rubber cant get little hole nose model anyway Now good modelers know substi tute lighter wood change design open up nose well make satisfactory propeller use proper amount rub ber beginners know What suggest ginners start make changesto see lightand end existence beginners know firm thinks little flying qualities its mod els actually recommends right plans builder tie string wingtip whirl thing around head So repeat lightweight well-designed model please con sider selection proper propeller proper power equal importance rest entire airplane After ef fort achieve long flights after purpose flying models Fortunately note old-line manufacturers dont seem advertising much anymore magazineshurrah can still find kits hobby shops Avoid like plague good Indoor flier will have just good propeller mod el No will have whole drawer full propellers model box props will vary diameter pitch total blade area location area ahead rear spar things im portant give different results good Indoor flier will have best quality rubber can buy will also have rubber stripper can slice rubber exact thickness thinks best 005 inch makes difference will also vary length loop will note height site airs temperature hu midity check notes permanent notebook use ex perience select best combination model particular day Perhaps notes will tell him what use result previous flying result previous testing testing now tests will change combination until satisfied reaching close models full potential maximum duration possible As beginners ready exacting can make start important thing Making start methodical adjustment advance upwards ranks beginners start remain beginner So start should consider prop rubber included kit likely inadequate task flying model airplane Try other propellers Change amount rubber See what happens Make change time note change what does models flight did buy big loose-leaf notebook didnt Put informationthe date prop rubber number turnsin notebook now way becoming ex pert Yeah know early state pretty much working dark experimenting cut-and-try will learn what makes model fly will learn make fly longer higher farther model airplane building flying really starts fun Heres new model company very definitely has best interests modeler mind producing kit Convertable latest kit Peck-Polymers will definitely produce com plete airplane rank beginner fairly large will have carve own propeller think modelers should able Sandy Peck very proud new kit Dietrich Convertable old-timer rubber-powered plane received its name because its ability perform both ROG ROW kit includes quality diecut balsa 15-in propeller blank molded windshield tissue rubber motor clear concise plans instructions photo Sandy Peck hand-launching Dietrich Convertable equipped three pontoons off-the-water flying complete kit worth its cost $2895 might available local bobby shop try can buy directly PeckPolymers PO Box 710399 Santee CA 92079-0399 adding packaging postage costs $250 live California $174 state sales tax kits stock number PP032 As models keep tail Convertable light Ill see next month So long 146 Model Aviation Dietrich Converlable
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/11
Page Numbers: 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146
AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AERONAUTICS SOUND& MODEL Howard Crispin Jr month will take look some mufflers designed large engines Operators Giant models Scale models should take look designs mufflers may fit particular stallation will certainly provide some guidelines application Competition Radio Control Scale calls effective muffler out giving definitive information what constitutes such de vice result fliers install what amounts nothing exhaust extractor outcome RC Scale aircraft among noisiest being flown today Its true some com petition models such Pylon Racers might louder flown sites Scale Giant models also create footprint Scale models have flight fortunate thing compliance rule estab lishment proper guidelines difficult cases necessary plan ahead adequate provision made stallation good muffler exhaust pipe Recent articles press tube have discussed Americans increasing problems hearing us sport model aeronautics consider dB levels subject ears time start up engines true us make considerable effort making planes quiet AMA has established recommended sound level 90 dBA 9 feet intended assist us operating within environ ment permitting continued activity given locality says nothing about own exposure start run up engines within 1-2 ft ears have 90 dB 9 ft loud 2 ft Its neighborhood 103 dB engine/muffler registers 105 dB 9 ft today youll have neighborhood 118 dB 2 ft away Youre definitely operating areas can cause permanent damage hearing should very concerned aspect question Look good muffler future Mufflers Three different options presented consideration month possibility rather simple modification existing Quadra muffler Split muffler fit install plate cut piece steel File down close fit inside existing muffler drawing gives approximate sizes corners need fit ted isnt much information available say critical tabs gas passage plate must welded inside center stock unit essential parts muffler vibrate modification sent Douglas Wall Forrest City Arkansas says very significant reduction sound level attained using plate Another months designs also Douglas utilizes muf fler used lawn mowers other engines readily available small engine shops hardware stores other places unit adds about three ounces weight Quadra 35 installation Douglas has muffler soft-mounted using mounts described earlier article 30% Laser Some mower mufflers have sin gle tube end goes center second tube should added match existing piece important because isnt in-line installation have balance both halves exhaust leave Quadra interface connection between new add-on unit old muffler other adapter piece heater hose common screw hose clamp Deflectors may made suit exhaust directability installation Douglas says reduced sound about 7 dB installation has since used same unit Quadra 42 similar results feels superior com mon in-line installation type muffler no apparent increase back pressure often occurs in-line installations next photo shows modified muffler third unit somewhat ditterent comes trom Bert Baker Scale RCer Everett Washington muffler intended use SuperTigre 2000-3000 engines will serve similarsized engines muffler design meets Berts concept having minimum six times displacement muffler volume next photo shows basic unit required muffler suggest use bouillon chicken broth cans because theyre easy clean Continued page 133 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0 ExecutIve Director Vince Mankowaki 5 Director Operations Robert Volsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Galialee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 5 Oomptmiler Lynn Coiiins 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styisa ems Manager Reggle Wattereon 0 Director internal CommunicstionlEducation Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roaa B McMuiien 0 Events coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum curstor Hurat Bowers S Genersi counsel Joseph Geiwicks Feiix Gora RFK&D November 1991 127 AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents drawing tor scale provic y tert bert says will fit radial-engine-cowled airplanes such P47 Zero BT-13 next photo shows installation BT-13 AMAs Executive Councii equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided apace month AMA News pubiication What say apace however matter personai viewpoint aoie reaponsibiiity author whcee views may may represent olficisi position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey S tyles rector o Marketing Washington-National Airport celebrated its 50th year service public June 15-16 1991 AMA behalf its members work closely Metropolitan Washington Airports Author ity Washington Airports Task Force job Airports Authority manage operations Dulles International Wash ington National airports job Task Force promote use expansion traffic facilities both locations Being affiliated groups gives Academy sport model aviation high visibility federal people major de partments also shows us off airlines aircraft manufacturers other aviation-oriented groups contacts help Head quarters staff better job areas interest impor tance AMA members Through connections invited part birth day party put AMA display Butler Aviation hangar Along several airlines Continental American Delta United TWA etc various cities along routes major business associations got space electricity warm welcome no cost AMA Naturally jumped chance because knew high gov ernment officials would hand Interior Aviation Parks Corps Engineers etc would great chance wave flag model aviation interests members So eve party erected booth installed videotape player monitor took along cutaway model show people radio works miniature aircraft cutaway model pro file P-51 Mustang generously provided AMA Tom Runge pres ident Ace RIC Higginsville Missouri also brochures documents give away tell people about aspects model aviation lucky enough AMA employee going man booth weekend assistant Bill Baker off lllinoi Outdoor FF Nationals Other AMA people tied up othe official events So bright early Saturday drove 75 miles ron home National awaited influx people event beei well publicized radio TV newspapers because reall big thing Washington DC turned hot sticky crowded satisfying day highlights arrival o 1940-vintage DC-3 restored owned Continental Airline Historical Society government bigwigs invited take Saturday sight-seeing ride over District Columbia surround ing countryside mouth watered time aircraft started ui took off sound propellers engines brough back lot memories Having lived England first came USA 1948 durin WW II saw lot C-47s flying both before after D-Day airplane grace style character AMA display righ next Continental Airlines overheard might som empty seats DC-3 two flights planned Sunday morn ing So like kid came really early Sunday hung aroun waiting word As luck would have seat avai able took instant pilot great guy ably supported experienced co pilot two charming stewardesses senior stewardess ha stopped AMA booth earlier told brother ran hobb shop Carrollton Texas name Gordon Darnell shol known Mikes Hobby Hanger Donna Darnell phoned Gor don told him AMA show tickled because hE recognized name made feel good yoi dont shop Gordon word Hanger spelled way hE uses itto designate aircraft suspended ceiling Taking off DC-3 lovely experience airplane flies thi wing leaves ground gently roar two radial en gines cant tell airborne enthralled flighi after 30 minutes time get back earth man booti because shows starting time approaching would like thani Continued page 14 128 Model Aviation Captain Jim Minor flanked stewardesses Sheri Dickey R Donna DarneIl 1 pose beside 51-year-old DC-3 Donnas brother Gor don Darnell owns Mikes Hobby Hanger Carroliton Texas venerable restored DC-3 Continental Airlines before loading fc another flight over District Columbia Lovely Leah Williams dressed 1950s vIntage United Airlines uniform poses AMA booth 50th anniversary Washington National Airport AMA booth ssndwlched between Continental Airlines Wash ington Airports Authority booths 50th anniversary open house SYNOPSIS-EXECUTIVE rCOUNCILMEETING NOVEMBER 22 1991 9 Executive Council Meeting Synopsis Council brought order 950 am president chaired meeting meeting held July 21 1991 Muncie Indiana following members attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs Florida Executive Vice President Dave Brown Ha milton Ohio VP District Don Krafft Duxbury Massachusetts VP II John Byrne Bayside New York VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford Pennsyl vania VP IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville Virginia VP V Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama VP VI Jim Sears Burgin Kentucky VP VIII Gene Hempel Garland Texas VP IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Colorado VP X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael California VP Xl Ed McCollough Port land Oregon Lance Zellers NAA Approval Minutes minutes April 20 1991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved after disposing mo tion placed floor amend Presidents Report president stated motivated concern safety models overflying builidings people sanc tioned event asked AMA sanction particular event again held same site consensus Council agreed uphold Presidents decision present recommended decision referred Safety/Insurance Committee Com mittee advised deliberate What position AMA should take unsafe sites b Whether continue withhold sanction event ques tion requested again c Should safety code amended deal issue un safe sites attorneys present stated insurance coverage will apply event sanction has denied safety reasons noted IMAA withdrew request use AMAs prop erty Muncie Indiana its 1992 festival decided President would suggest IMAA officers contact Ex ecutive Director work out mutual agreement use prop erty preferably 1993 Additionally President referred committee task drawing up criteria use Muncie facility point meeting president ordered meeting executive session regular meeting reconvened 40 minutes later presentation new migrating-combustion-chamber en gine given flight demonstration made nearby flying field Executive Vice-Presidents Report recommendation AMA ap point new general counsel passed unanimously Council also acted recommendation Safety/Insurance Committees plan Waiver Liability statement signed joining AMA well entrants sanctioned events motion passed 10 three against 41011 noted will cash flow problem toward end year due large part particular accident case bank has already required million-dollar line credit million dollars AMA money has set aside Executive Director Comptroller will meet near future bank officers discuss AMA/bank relationship balloon payment Reston Headquarters building due July 1 1992 reported 40% Model Aviations advertising revenues overdue will aggressive efforts collect EVP further reported close-out patch program Califor nia has resolved lack understandable accounting District 10 vice-president said will accomplished next meet ing Report Executive Director deceased members names will purged computer files consensus agreed families deceased Life members will offered opportunity purchase vacant AMA number will given 90 days respond Also consensus Council approved alphanumeric num bers membership announced preliminary plans Muncie facility grand opening place grand opening will weekend June 13-14 1992 black-tie dinner $100 plate open flying dis plays Nominating Committee Report Minutes Nominating Committee accepted unanimously also agreed principle elected officer may write pay ModelAviation magazine dur ing time office bylaws committee would draft appropriate wording reflect standing rules motion passed 11 against 10 addition consensus dered future nominee must submit list credentials demonstrating necessary qualifications sitting board directors During report Property Development Committee ar chitect described progress date concerning development Muncie property building contract has signed con struction survey has completed building permit ex pected August 1 will immediately followed start construction job should completed approximately 122 days Council approved recommendation Scholarship Com mittee dispersal 1991 scholarship fund 10 two against 3 7 Actions two other recommendations Scholarship Com mittee deferred subsequent meeting Safety Committee Committee recommendation addition safety code passed 11 against 3 abstention 10 addition safety code effective January 1 1992 shall read addition general section item 8 follows case models using rocket motors primary means pro pulsion limited maximum weight 33 pounds series G motor second committee recommendation concerning AMA members operating cars boats accordance safety code na tionally recognized organization referred back committee noting safety columnist Model Aviation may able continue work consensus agreed continue such column under pen someone else full-time em ployee AMA During Marketing Report Council reviewed demographic sur vey mailed sampling membership During Nation als report noted Control Line RC Nationals total count 1004 event trouble-free happy well run Some minor operations problems referred Nationals management Discussion followed concerning selection site 1992 Nationals order preference established 1 Westover AFB Massachusetts June 2 return Lawrenceville 3 Tn-Cities Washington Headquarters will immediately aggres sively pursue Westover Headquarters request establish policy FAI stamps shall required entry AMAs FAI team selection programs approved motions following awards duly moved unan imously carried Distinguished Service Cole Palen Frank Macy Superior Service Frank Costello Bill Fuori next meeting AMA Executive Council November 9-10 Reston Virginia Finance Committee meeting will held October 12 Reston Virginia D November 1991 129 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 Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Vice PresidentDistrict 2 Joe Beshar Oradell New Jersey accepting nomination AMA VP District 2 re sort play words simply state elected will represent District 2 mutual benefit District AMA best ability refer profile follows 1940 Official Class Gas Free Flight world rec ord holder Past president North Jersey RC Club member ship increased 11 135 members Past president Society Antique Modelers SAM membership increased 275 1500 Past president Interstate Flying Club arranged flying Bear Mountain State Park New York AMA Contest Director CDed least two model meets per year Attended Paris meetings serving FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight Committee Directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 Directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program ben efit library Successfully negotiated Bergen County New Jersey authorities establish Bergen County Model Airdrome model airport accom modates 12 Northern New Jersey RC Clubs Conceived directing Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News Published number model articles model magazines Raised two modeling sons Present President Old Time Eagles MAC Re cently inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame Recipient AMA Distinguished Service Award Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Chairman Electric World Championships Team Selection Committee Contest Board member john Gngg Lockport New Yorlc John Grigg seeks vote candidate election office vicepresident District 2 will remember John vicepresident 1979-80 AMA president 1981-86 Now once again asks support come elected vicepresident John has active model aircraft builder flier over 47 years attending contests club meetings trade shows may better informed what membership wants importantly times what membership does NOT want background service AMA membership VP President provides him knowledge understanding Academy kind VP want need Johns employment background again points out management decision-making capability presently configuration manager aerospace firm has worked over 24 years past has design manager engineer designer consultant other en gineering firms Amateur Radio N2IJC en thusiast dabbling hobby enough stay active use six-meter RC frequencies greatest problem communication assumption have achieved statement principal reason should vote John pledges provide necessary com munication keep district membership formed planning activities Academy will provide monthly district news letter clubs including details actions taken Executive Council early information planned actions will affect activity much love dobuild fly model air craft John will accept responses monthly newsletters direction mem bership voting AMA Executive Council ac tions vote John Grigg will provide best voice AMA matters direct repre sentation possible AMA level George M Myers Hicksville New York asked volunteer friends believe will strive whatever best AMA first joined AMA 1942 have aero space engineer modeler life have dedicated much free time teaching people theory practice flying mod els have demonstrated concern facets hobby column Radio Technique 15-plus years am now re tired may have some basis lief time see AMA transition being club promote SCIENCE aer odynamics toward becoming professional organization promote SPORTS model aviation Although trained scientist aeronautical engineer see model tech nology has perfected almost can succeed first model change seems inevitable AMA now large enough move some its work responsibility larger Dis tricts plan work District 2 office credible interfaces state local gov ernments well modelers district assist obtaining holding fly ing sites generate district-level edu cational social flying activities via chartered clubs will lot work District 6 Vice President Howard Cnspin incumbent Charlottesville Virginia Howard Crispin candidate reelection office vicepresident District IV Howard asks vote order continue work pro grams beneficial future Ac ademy Howard has served District Acad emy number ways vicepresident District Some tasks have con troversial nature essential continued activity model aviation United States Two areas have special impact mem bership first effort reduce overall sound level models flight has entailed hundreds hours study research testing engines propellers exhaust silenc ers Great progress has made much still needs accomplished area Service Bylaws Committee Special Inter est Group Committee Ad Hoc Commit tee Membership has also seen reason progress bringing Academy mod ern position other activities have benefit Executive Council Academy especially members District IV Efforts have made promote phases model aviation through visits writeups magazine District IV newsletter classes aeromodeling activity important continued growth Academy both tech nical business practices Howard wishes con tinue dedication performance member Bradford Booth Graham North Carolina ac cept nomination Vice President Dis trict IV intention place stronger emphasis relaying specific wants needs average modeler AMA create direct communication tween local clubs AMA ideas opinions average modeler must absorbed passed along believe Dis trict VP can represent constituents pro posing constructive changes AMA would give control over decision-making back average modeler since membership paying bills background modeler began young boy bought all-wood kit five-inch wingspan 10 No Im 100 years old wonderful thing ever seen very thought little airplane flying made tingle hooked life Thats what its about enjoying sport can grow learn sharing fellowship knowledge link between average sport flier main office must become stronger voice modeler must heard Campaign Statement jim Sears incumbent Burgin Kentucky 1991 finished Ill have spent seven years working AMA vice-president Ive spent long hours writing letters talking going meetings club events etc Thanks having given op portunity feel honored have served VP behalf year must again gamble past accomplishments good enough allow stay another term What have done went bat others wanted away wideband radios voted drop insurance coverages Ive responded quickly communications traveled great deal visit can As sport flier myself Ive repre sented interests sport fliers Ive tried vote fairly issues before us tried frugal money Would like continue Working takes vote Please take time vote candidate running district Few Its way letting us know what want Dont pass up right make choice vote can make difference won 10 votes 1986 could have vote Regardless have mind next vice-president just hope vote 130 Model Aviation Vice PresidentDistrict 4 Vice PresidentDistrict 8 Gene Hempel incumbent Garland Texas name Gene Hempel need vote remain office AMA vice-president eighth district During last two years AMA has period flux Although RC frequency prob lems have resolved large extent other extremely important involvements must handled immediate future Insurance problems exist improperly han dled could shake very foundation Acad emy As member Insurance Committee have spent hours along other com mittee members studying insurance situation next few years will critical bringing insurance liabilities under control position Chairman Safety Committee places unique position being able coordinate two sensitive areas activity facing AMA today acquisition retention flying sites directly dependent upon handle safety insurance programs respect absolutely no substitute experience have experience AMA multi-million dollar publishing insurance company run its Executive Council made up District Vice Pres idents employment managerial po sition engineering business law Texas Instruments have able bring Coun cil years legal experience applies bus iness modeling have active modeler Free Flight Control Line RC models 30 years reasons have earned respect other vice-presidents hope members eighth district want AMA its members enjoy respect richly deserved will work toward end very best ability Please vote today Charles Stevens Pasadena Texas name Charles Stevens am 54 years old have modeling since age 10 have flown Free Flight Control Line Radio Control various times served US Air Force 1957 1960 role Airman Civil Service 1960 1965 got training present job heavy equipment mechanic since working maintaining fire equipment late 1950s able again take up flying modelsthis time radios married wife Marilyn 1962 have four grown children five grandchil dren As family have active Prop Nuts R/C Club since 1980 formed have served president seven 11 years try make district events possible cant make would like due time job restrictions As campaign promises dont believe believe membership AMA important part will make effort see membership district has fair representation decision-making meetings Thank opportunity run office will try best repre sent available you need believe can make AMA better pull same direc tion Vice PresidentDistrict 10 Vote Candidate choice Reginald R Keyawa incumbent Carmichael California January 1 1989 became elected official representing AMA Early term selected staff hard working associates dedicated ourselves unification District Ten buy ing building assisting clubs pro curement preservation flight sites unification efforts led us District Ten symbol rivaled no other district class style distinction Its great see travel throughout district sym bols hats jackets shirts have logged over 10000 miles have excess 100 club visits request have answered over 1000 letters double amount phone calls Work bet Tired little job finished verge some very important developments proposals such creation additional vice-presidential positions give bet ter service District Ten membership will asking AMA funds initiate first regional site District Ten Revit alizing idea financial assistance clubs development own flying fields just few unfinished tasks Yes ballots will coming out usual renewal package Take time re view statements make decision would like represent AMA rather AMA Give shot give vote small fa vor vote Edge Beverly Wisniewski Lake Havasu City Ari zona Academy Model Aeronautics two-prong organization membership service multi-million dollar business business must managed such way benefit service member ship Having run successful business gave knowledge Years gathering information sport fliers passing council mem bers resulted National Rally years working National Championships has given knowl edge experience working AMA local well national level pledge responsive areas modeling offer years experience knowledge Make choice vote Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote November 1991 131 PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 Facets AMA Academy works ways pro mote aeromodeling Most Im sure aware very good insurance program competition activities work govern mentai agencies such FCC FAA addition intent development Muncie facility become involved educational field plans include holding symposia various technical topics conducted concert flying activities activity may aware awarding scholar ships bright young modelers have excelled studies well being involved extracurricular activities program has existence some years has helped young people achieve educational goals year five stu dents awarded total $18000 money comes Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund contributions WEAK Signals Club Toledo Ohio out funds raised Toledo Trade Show year Toledo club contributed $2000 generous gesture invite other model organization inclined also contribute scholarship fund awarded 1991 scholarships Joel Grasmeyer Grand Rapids Michigan James Stewart Missoula Montana Raymond Jungmann Buckholts Texas Andrew Kenedy Florence Kentucky Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania Does scholarship fund really help aspiring students Let share little feedback last years award winners Todd Eigenschink Todd enrolled Rose-Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Indiana computer science young man has done well first year maintaining outstanding 3932 grade point av erage has completed 80 credits out required 198 needed bachelors degree intends overload 20 credits per quarter complete degree three years leaving fourth year employment start masters degree Hes also involved additional life-broadening activities Todd writes told guess survived first year pretty well Im very thank ful AMA scholarship received well giving opportunity enter RC modeling first place enjoy great deal Thanks Todd feedback Keep up good work trust have little time now fly planes Marketing Department PR has very active promoting hobby helping clubs acquire keep flying sitesour fundamental need report press exposure first six months year have reached 7-8 million readers newspapers mag azines journals based circulation media have full-time people Reston aggressively promoting aeromodelingtelling people quality activity deserves support Once public aware extensiveness hobby easier acquire support flying site acquisition etc Headquarters staff Reston Virginia provides services modelers large heart soul AMA aero modeling remains hundreds thousands volu nteers help make work include Council Contest Boards Contest Directors Coordinators club officials etc real work takes place local level interested modelers band together organize club establish flying site hold events kinds Probably hardest workers drive through coun tryside looking areas will make good flying sites knock doors talk property owners and/or twist arms local officials obtain flying field people unsung heroes de serve credit can give Headquarters staff helps information materials per sonal involvement local level real work accomplished local folks Lets give credit deserve letter Sonny Branch president Tallahassee Floridas Seminole R/C Club brought attention recently wrote trials tribulations acquiring developing present flying site over eight year period Sonny justifiably proud what have accomplished including long-term lease site growth membership accumulated funds treasury problems club experienced seem typical clubs usually small core group really gets job done Ive involved developing several sites never easy want acknowledge thanks hard- working club mem bers make possible us enjoy hobby-sport volunteer some capacity build up hobby must understand labors Headquarters staff Reston model fliers AMA exists promote hobby facilitate its development its membership provides resources manpower make aeromodeling what today So hard-working members should proud salute Thanks much helping make wonderful hobby what Muncie Development As know now first stages developing Muncie Indiana property Initially plan create general purpose flying site facility housing musuem activities associated events kinds Development pro ceeding basis need financial resources often asked question related future activities Muncie con cerns intent locate AMA Headquarters activities Coun cil has considering serious question some time since realize disruption costs such move However recog nize long-range benefits cohesive unit functioning lo cation possible long-term reduction operating costs unquestioned probability expansion potential manag ing events kinds much efficiently Accordingly deter mined necessary face question now order able create logical long-range plan July Council session Council unanimously passed following resolution intent AMA Council move AMAs Headquarters operation Muncie diana No deadline established move Various schedules discussed generally conceded required se rious study perperly consider financial logistics personnel matters intent resolution clarify long-range ob jectives nullify rumors setting stage orderly process 132 Model Aviation very nice site developed Seminole RIC Club Tallahassee Florida AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear YouI Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite blank screen blank mind deadline make Its sure hell way start column Oh well least can report bulldozers whatever equipment using first have started Muncie site little luck three four months now will have museum building roads multi-purpose flying site 91 Nationals now history Id have say pleasant recent history weather hot miserably sticky can expected midwestern summer site much improved over last year some CL events otherwise unchanged past So what made such pleasant Nationals Attitude major difference attitude officials local people above attitude contestants what can attribute totally clear concerted effort has made recently improve situation maybe its finally paying off once attitude AMA officials seemed looking excuses prevent someone flying now just opposite way allow someone fly within rules obviously officials seem try allow contestants fly attitude rubs off contestants become less likely abra sive something doesnt go exactly expect Another great innovation years Nationals instituted RC Pattern event contestant required work half day running scores scribing etc Surprisingly well ac cepted contestants resulted couple things would necessarily come immediately mind First obviously solved age-old problem getting enough help Beyond seemed create greater level camaraderie among contestants various classes guys higher classes helping run event naturally accessible give advice newer competitors newer fliers helping run events experienced fliers get up-close per sonal view top competitors learn top guys actually human Another area new appreciation workload seen between competitors judges After sitting hot sun trying concentrate scribing four five hours its lot easier appreciate judges see still working flying later contest Its also lot easier appreciate people power group work dawn dusk week doing thing putting up tents hauling trash fixing generators hauling water cutting grass etc smile faces know hadnt thought until just now am writing what fitting tribute old buddy Johnny Clemens have smiling faces Nationals people wearing patch saying ones Johnny Clemens dedicated Nationals him Johnny would have proud betting man Id have bet will back Law renceville 92 Nationals dont think will able get early enough commitment Air Force go back Westover Massachusetts Fortunately people involved real happy either site Earlier thought Corvallis Oregon would place go site just isnt up what need Nationals Perhaps will later host Team Selection Finals Na tional Rally mail box some interesting letters month Im sure take guy serious wanting aware product pulling leg about mis adventures full-scale Cessna last October either case its bad idea Its called Plane Retain secures model start Now dont think itll work Cessna could save embarrassing accident fly alone Another letter sent AMA member has three young sons registered AMA members two waiting wings has problem new dues structure will cost him $82 memberships 92 other two boys join will $110 Whats worse will now get four magazines six other two boys start will admit hadnt given type scenario thought restructured dues 92 Hmmm think has legitimate complaint cant make guarantees have already discussing options HQ staff Another letter came someone refused entry Wright Patterson AFB spite showing AMA card Judging dates letter circumstance described think misled thinking event going day visiting Air Force Museum catch glimpse some model flying going doesnt mean base open general public model flying club base made up people work base regularly fly weekends base open general public AMA members scheduled event going such contest sanctioned fly-in events scheduled gate guards instructed allow people coming events onto base varies what have to get onto base Sometimes have produce AMA card sometimes simply having model visible car will suffice sometimes have tell model flying gain entry above assumes can find gate open week ends Its off National Road no small trick itself Till Next Month Sound Cont pg 127 assembly quite simple using readily available copper brass materials elbows tubing come plumbing supply store K&S tubing brass sheet available model shops following assembly notes should have little difficulty dup licating unit 1 Cut Y4-in diameter hole can using hole saw 2 Cut flange off -in copper elbow Some elbows may made flange 3 Make muffler mounting brackets out K&S brass 4 Cut %-in diameter brass tubing suit model 5 Silver-solder parts hard silver solder 56% cadmium-free solder Bert says tried flexible coupler between exhaust portion muffler didnt hold up very well piece tubing tween two Ls welded place cut proper length seating Ls copper expands somewhat heat will seal quite well Bert says experiences no leakage around tube free-fitting tube also expedites engine removal have used vibration isolators engine installation will need mount muffler engine mount assembly firewall November 1991 133 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Next The next photo whet appetite knowledge picture something new aeromodeling Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine Next time around will complete description operation report engine D Muffler construction drawings pages 136 During its July22 meeting Executive Council directed two changes will affect AMA members first applications pro duced time forward will include waiver statement ad dition safety code compliance statement AMA members must sign waiver statement reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aeronautics Inc liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused neg ligence statement does diminish negate way insur ance provided AMA members What will however ensure realize dangers modeling spinning prop can cut finger agree sue AMA telling correctly time around model spin ning propeller can cut finger AMA membership quite valuable addition other services AMA provides also provides insurance its members fire/theftlvandalism medical coverage general liability last couple years has become quite apparent new trends emerging trends include suits brought against AMA its own members Times change courts change some changes made AMA will forced begin acting some courts feel should say would running around country policing local private flying sessions stripping AMA licenses pulling patches epaulets off club jackets reason able alternative accomplished through waiver statement whereby members record awareness safety hazards agree sue own organization second item change will visible AMA members will affect sanctioned events contest kit will include waiver claims release liabilities statement participants sign Contest Director witness statement will added flight safety declaration statement Radio Control scale model flight waiver statement currently used participants sanctioned events expanded version little comprehensive wording added application forms statement dicates participant aware modeling presents hazards relieves AMA AMA officials also relieves contest officials negligence suits statement partic ipants sanctioned events comprehensive rules guidelines participate corresponding larger liability sanctioning organizing directing cer tainly regret society has imposed force changes upon us matter self defense step taken would force death penalty AMA itself will grumble having sign name sanctioned event will happy hav ing renewal form returned lack signature mi nor troubles slightly irritating bigger issue feel decay some kind society Back said Pledge Allegiance school war necessary instill sense patriotism enjoyment hobby happy time pride accomplishment great value placed long hard effort days attempted start motor knew assuming risk todays age instant gratification buy-one get-one free wealthy-not-healthy suits seem mound up backs torneys accountants Academy founded such basic principles having fun sharing information banding together mutual strength enjoyment under siege Free Flight success 1991 Free Flight World Championships Yu goslavia AMA member Randy Archer outflew best world now stands World Champion FiC James Parker finished second place FlA Team USA second FlA 10th FiB sixth FiC Congratulations members FAI Free Flight Team managers supporters made trip Yu goslavia especially during time unrest Congratulations also teams great cheering section back USA Free Flight Team Selection Program very best program guys put tremen dous effort great thought program year held terrific finals Lost Hills resulted fine showing team United States World Champion Randy Archer Congrat ulations around job well done Intro-Pilots reminder Attention AMA chartered clubs des ignated intro-pilot 1991 December 31 1991 AMA com puters will erase intro-pilot designation intro-pilot status expires December 31 Clubs wishing designate intro-pilots 1992 encouraged earliest opportunity intropilot status may added AMA records year 1992 Plans now underway grand opening new Muncie fly ing facility grand opening weekend will June 13-14 1992a Saturday Sunday AMA members invited affair will no admission charge landing fee charges etc ginning contact members industry special interest groups others concerning grand opening weekend will formal dinner Saturday night June 13 $100 per ticket celebrate monumental event Monumental bet very first fly ing site national scope operated owned modelers Make plans attend now have produced two videos called AMA Today Volumes II presently working third edition video will available late October early November video will outline some museum items such engines models go over processing memberships will give insight AMA functions provide news national flying site safety information get copy please send $10 AMA tention AMA Today Volumes Ill Some news concerning AMA numbers Deceased life members will deleted record file AMA numbers assigned deceased life members will offered families family decides renew membership numbers will offered membership Remember life memberships still $1000 January 1 go $1500 Also AMA now gearing up offer alpha-numeric AMA license numbers Watch column infor mation concerning availability alphanumeric AMA numbers topical conversation items recently has future Nationals Will soon held solely Muncie Will broken up will next year year after AMA Executive Director can tell what tell him making effort get Nationals Westover Air Force Base June 1992 Nationals Westover would allow Nationals events same site Yes Soaring Helicopter Free Flight door Outdoor events field prospect might return Tn-Cities Washington state well return both Lawrenceville Tidewater Virginia too distant future After completion entire Muncie flying facility quite logical expect Nationals held well Beyond will held answer will come AMA members attending 1992 later Nationals will offered opportunity include preference se lection process Concerning National flying site Indiana has lot dialogue Special Interest Groups input design layout site has very helpful Input Free Flight community unique Pattern fliers speed fliers others have offered suggestions develop assigned areas Free Flighters however will address site lay out differently Free Flighters will say everyone else will say After site has used few times AMA will welcome sugges tions regarding location launch area chase lanes Spe cial Interest Groups will also asked input creation site-use criteria Headquarters looks forward hearing opinions AMA members organize regulate use facility Annual Meeting Annual AMA Membership meeting 1991 held conjunction AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last June 8 meeting opened 8 oclock Off icers Club Annex chaired Executive Vice-President Fol lowing introductions Executive Director reported Phase 1 Muncie project George Steiner gave report use 1991 radio equipment Chairman Sound Committee gave tech nical discussion model sound/noise meeting included op portunity questions answers lightly attended meeting required bylaws informative times quite lively Late news flash Word just looks like combined Nationals Westover AFB June 92 details next month LI 134 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 Connecticut Maine Masoadiusetta New Hampshire Rhode luJand / Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutiin 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 HOulton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Went Wanvick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 0800t Monadnock Balloon Aviation Festival event held June 1416 Dillant-Hopkins Airport Keene New Hampshire visited Ashuelot Valley Flyers June 9 1991 fliers prac ticing event very good afternoon weather beautiful people very friendly having enjoyable time doing what hobby about flying model aircraft have excellent report sent Benjamin Hartley de scribes event detail quite long will have covered two columns shows what can done promote model av iation Thank Ben taking time effort provide report pictures Food thought Has someone ever asked fly airplane have ever asked someone fly airplane What happens airplane damaged some reason Most time owner accepts reasonable manner However have heard seen cases owner becomes quite upset tends blame flier damage regardless cause So about fly someones airplane take time check aircraft completely hope owner will notice caution accept results readily damage occurs Videotape have new videotape AMA called Pilots Ground primarily about IMAA scale airplanes very well done shows some beautiful aircraft would like bor row tape let know worth watching Lyme Disease has mentioned several newsletters mag azines know two people have tested positive Dis trict very real possibility notice unexplained bites have rash see doctor Apparently longer disease goes unattended serious gets have some material could used newsletter want copy let know Ashuelot Valley Flyers Balloon Aviation Festival 1991 June 14-16 1991Keene New Hampshire Well sir weather didnt exactly cooperate Ashuelot Val ley Flyers AVF participation 1991 Balloon Aviation Festival Keene New Hampshire Dillant-Hopkins Airport must counted successful invitation MPA Monadnock Pilots Association group General Aviation pilots Monadnock region AVF admin istered judged model-building contest conducted miniature aircraft display scheduled two days demonstration RC flying Contest entries accepted Friday June 14 demonstra tion flight days contest displays scheduled Saturday Sunday June 15-16 model contest attracted 27 entries decided early miniature aircraft some sort could entered Mo nadnock Pilots Association provided ribbons trophy plaques prizes old standby color-coding blue red yellow rib bons awarded first second third place winners four divisions white green ribbons presented other participants everybody got award some sort efforts Best Show First place winner division also awarded plaque airplane ride classic Aeronca Champ owned Don Champagne president MPA First place fin ishers follow Kit-built division went Neil Starrs gorgeous Proctor Nieuport also took Best-of-Show Radio Control divi sion Al Wards 1A-scale Fly-Baby bipe Bruce Thompsons unbe lievable Monokote covering job scratch-built division Eliot Kimbles quietly elegant Winnie Mae plastic display division Lisetta Silvestris neatly-done JN-4 Jenny Lisetta 10 years old says Jun iors arent interested model aviation D Continued Next Month November 1991 135 New Yod New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT iiohnAMA JByrne1711 Istrict II Vice-President9W 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Lx. Hyde Park NY 12838 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe Piscalaway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Jxxchkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lox SexIer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts speech delivered some years ago Will Rogers aviation booster world-class philosopher globallyacclaimed dispenser wisdom truth asserted hear never met man didnt like cant concur univer sality Wills life-long assessment find upon reflection can subscribe convictions would apply exclu sively aeromodelers Hence can truly profess have never met aeromodeler didnt like assessment would admit strong conviction such optimistic attitude toward fellow-modelers shall continue regard indefinitely sort hallmark Though frequently take sharp issue expressed implied views aeronautical acquain tances upon variety topics certainly does sense amount disparagement display contempt views fellow-modelers may coincide given sit uation As someone has sagely proclaimed may agree what say shall defend death right say Special note Well may go far believe greatest virtue aeromodelers group species will inherent respect another though fact may always show during fairly heated exchange views Basically aeromodelers mutually respectful another am duly proud counted commendable breed Nuff said lest appear have lost candor cost sentimentality Dick Radcliffes dog story Dick vice-president West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 located District 2 impressed newsletter account concerning amusing experience stray pup recently graced clubs flying-site invitation much less expectation lone friendly beagle-hound became quite attached Dick vice-versa extent Dick favored pup most-welcome drink water followed much tail wag ging sated beast So far good right Wrong Whilst cranking engine flight Dick noted amazement newly-acquired canine admirer raised leg across top field-case threatening stance know what sud den threat may well imagine produced immediate instinc tive protective action can imagine instinctively altered attitude toward mans best friend jericho Radio Control Flyers Inc AMA 1156 Bob Schoppe editor Logbook captioned clubs newsletter also aeromodeler experience common sense current issue clubs newsletter Bob has say about buddy-boxes understanding manufacturers have provisions such device older models io frequency mode must same ie AM FM older ones five-pin DIN plug newer ones may use same cable whether AM FM Now other important things need know 1 The transmitter being used slave buddy box does have same frequency master original trans mitter 2 The slave transmitter does have have antenna connected 3 The slave transmitter should have power turned 4 The slave transmitter required display its frequency instructor should check carefully before starting engine controls set same trim direction done properly ramifications obvious simplest terms buddy cable trainer switch does shift controls buddy box make master think using original pots instructor feels necessary releasing switch returns con trol master transmitter potential mishap may averted think current high usage buddy-boxes would bE prudent explain just what happens necessar use agree whole-heartedly have Spectacle Spectacular Assuming need eye-glasses may bE interested following story jubilation published Jack Saw yer editor Prop Wash newsletter club Cape May Count WASP ie Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilot Jacks words Well AMA has just paid back several years mem bership Today saved over $150 newest pair glasses thankt good ol AMA resulting mailing sent out severa months ago enrolled AMA members Vision Eye Plan . savings $150 can buy pretty nifty engine radio l known brands opticians included AMA extra Take ad vantage it could save big bucks extend collective thanks Jack kind endorsemen expressed appreciation Bill Boss AMA 19701 feeling considerable loss grea reluctance acknowledge accept resignation Bill Bos District 2 Contest Board member Control Line Scale Actu ally has served AMA various capacities past 34 years Fo example has served District 2 VP 1968 through 1972 AVP 1972 through 1978 Since 1978 Bill has served wiff merit Control Line Scale Contest Board Member have ap pointed Bills successor capacity Mr Joe Ortiz founder anc president Flushing Control Line Association AMA 2115 whosi address 33-52 85th Street Apt 201 jackson Heights NY 11372 phone 718/426-8377 took shot Bill some trophies E Plate Quadra motor UW F 7-4-pr ZAzrf 34 rr 4 136 Model Aviation Gear up Secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asaociate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodwere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearheld PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Mauwee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalern PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequcecy Coordinator John CollIe 1012 Wyowing Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years weather provided longest flying seasons mory Hopefully enjoyed yourselves benefits summers great weather flying site built members Butler Aircraft Modelers Butler Penn sylvania past two years club has working very hard latest development being 20 x 32 picnic shelter following picture highlights 26 members BAMs annual Memorial Day Breakfast August issue Model Aviation request made mate rials would appreciate seeing column Jim Wilson Dayton Ohio Wingmasters offered following unique fitting article Did know saw bumper sticker Toledo Expo said wife told go flying again shes going leave God Im going miss meant humorous Im sure us have special lady life have probably heard something quite similar time another know what Im talking about old love airplanes love line say Thats ridiculous honey screen door closes behind house usually what happens ACT 1 begin load car up plane parts field boxes sud denly wife realizes whats happening wife know mother coming over soon dont Me Yes dear wife loading car Me Because weathers perfect dont have anything else wife What about caulking shower stall Me Ill later get home wife No wont youll forget about Me Ill get later okay wife Well what about baby Are going pay attention son Me I took him park yesterday wife dont care about us never spend time love airplanes love us Me Fine Im going Are satisfied now ACT 2 flop down chair start sulk feverishly flipping through TV channels hoping find rerun Wings Star Trek No such luck get up go down basement clean up workshop As Im putting away some tools hear mother-in-laws foot-stomps up stairs hear muffled voices jabbering back forth ears burning know theyre talking about hear wifes footsteps stop basement door door opens wife Honey wheres check book Mom taking baby mall So can go flying now want Me Its bedroom nightstand thought wanted spend some time together wife Dont ridiculous Theres sale baby shoes ladies pur ses Ill see later ACT 3 After leaves begin gather up rest things go flying car finally loaded just turn key first drops rain begin hit windshield Back house looking rerun Wings Star Trek something End Jims little play recognizes scenario very familiar great deal homes owe great deal respect gratitude spouses special thanks following pictures express enjoyment several District Ill mod elers November 1991 137 Martin Hauser enjoyed meet Jerry Feck Ray DeFrahe Shelby OhioFrick Frack BAM Memonal Day Breakfast Peter Cooke float flies Bill Kunert ran model registra new North Startion Shelby Rn Inhnonn hia Rnannar RipE flrnmnr roC.rna fran reps John Robertson hangs Fathers Cub Thanks AVP Dave Ellis Joe Vislay supplying photos Involvement various governmental agencies has proven very valuable States within district have developed Adopt-A-Highway program club willing little work some very positive pub licity adopt section highway Delaware Disinot Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia REPORT DISTRICT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21 1 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1346 Cumberlund Dr Harriuonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Pernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobacci 6406 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 Meetings according latest listing 158 Chartered Clubs District IV district largest long shot some differences between largest district tend much spread out Very large metropolitan areas contain large numbers clubs no areas comparable size district fact creates somewhat problem terms getting around visit people might alternative have tried get different types functions possible during year has worked out well enough keep informed what going general terms does answer prob lem contact individuals District meetings held past really economically practical have watched results such meetings other districts well have membership numbers thousands can get between 50-100 people show up meeting getting much value event something better Some discussion has taken place concerning holding re gional meeting western part North Carolina develops fall could have much better situation meeting could held time convenient majority members Distances traveled individuals would minimal Discussions could relate needs particular area district entity Several meetings would increase potential improved attendance point meetings would become very practical would welcome group clubs tak ing action organize such events Give call 804 296-2662 drop note can come up something practical Incidentally need list contest mailings other non profit use let know District list divided state listings can ask just what need looking listing business purposes please contact AMA Headquarters Waiver Liability statement time read will have seen statement ModelAviation probably have received membership renewal form relating requirement sign Waiver Liability would like make statement own regard have consistently written comments concerning votes etc Ex ecutive Council meetings have done because think such comments should source prevent inconsistencies matter dealing above statement feel calls explanation voted against Waiver Liability Statement vicepresidents Districts 10 11 also voted against require ment will make sign statement before can renew mem bership problem item presented meeting concerned information Unfortunately good chance statement signature might essential problem asked vote topic title Waiver Liability statement being presented lawyers yet presented copy Waiver further insinuated would pos sible us comprehend subject event am going vote anything fully covered meeting have enough problems being misled sub jects going off half-cocked no explanation problem need sign Waiver renewal form send hope will statement ModelAviation fully explains just what Waiver provides Needless say question large lawsuits insur ance still need halt insurance major driving force Academy other things should involved yet entirely too much time energy cost goes aspect organization Insurance has minds reason membership quite some years al ways should work return time deeply involved Indoor Free Flight Indoor Free Flight event flown actively thi Goddard Space Flight Center boosters activity Tom Vallee member Goddard Space Flight Center Model Club Tom talked some members Japanese Indoor Team World Championships last year about possibility holdin1 Postal Contest FAI Stick FiD resulted Postal Contes Mini-Stick between Japan England United States suc cess event led Japan vs United States FiD event Thi USA team flew three rounds day June 23 29 NASA Auditorium Japanese team flew six rounds Nationa Memorial Youth Center Tokyo July 15 results order Tom Vallee Hideya Enomoto Daniel Belieff Philip Kleinert Hidehart Odagiri Shigeyoshi Nonaka Tom says thinks USA Team got bit lucky since thE Japanese site turned out less ideal certainly tC take away outstanding effort three fliers Unitec States contest will held again next year will considerec major contest Japan good possibility team fron West Coast will enter planning Bob Randolph progresses planned fliers interest Indoor competition should con tact Tom 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying sites Progress has made acquisition couple o sites District problems several programs foi getting new sites situation especially club has lost sitE alternative potentially deadly club few instan ces flying rights have granted nearby clubs majol problem clubs already operating capacity terms o possible air time Rules such limiting number planes tht air time also create difficulty local support suppor can vital another club would ask provide wher ever possible nearby clubs have problem members thai invited use another clubs field need exercise utmosi courtesy observe other clubs rules letter Any abuset will create serious consequences others Please take advantage services materials available fron AMA Headquarters involved field search Acad emy has accumulated much reference material support hat access documentation can become part package yo put together working individuals authorities yourt should use itlE Muffler ST3000 using Campbells soup can r r~iIr EN 6 -- LJ BAE AIL#S4 $7 OOC 3 coPEtL 00 ffAODI uIOT OL OCR p4a 70 Cca3oK5 31 cP6i TuBE 70 uV7ENc/. 4M0ri i"Cl 7 FLANGe 7k1E 957OFF C0P6RL MOOEi./ MOO/I vw SDAcke r Io Cl IC#DEL 5oU cA 3/ycop j woo $A55 k-5 TUBe CuT Levr-ii 702u7 MuDy Alto A/ISLe CAN C va*eo 138 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Penoacois FL 32514 Linde Cooley 10112 yew St Giboonoilie FL 33534 Gostano Olan 0-12 Frailas Gosynabo PR 00657 Jeorno M 1000 Edwards 600 Mimoos New Albany MS 36652 Karl Hansel RN 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Frequency Coordinator 50mm Fieldo P0 Boo 1063 Stricidand Rd. Intedacben FL 32046 Pbone 604 664-2517 Riobard Jackson 2116 Thomlee Or. N Charieslon SC 26405 Joan Martin 2160 Tiaelaii Ave. Miami FL 33133 0106 Patton 76S Bailey Brook Circle Birmioghaw AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Or. Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Riwert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycanrore Manchester TN 37355 Gossip first . Julie Woods important RC Pattern Judge Mississippi has ordered tell husband Hervey has recovered 1984 illness back flying toy airplane again RC Pattern Bill Beaty prestigious Director Mem phis confides So far have promoted $8000 contributions restore WW Iis famous B-17 Memphis Belle year new location again Oc tober 12-13 Come see yourself Bill proud Mem phis Belle flyable again will have post armed guard 24 hour day see someone doesnt leap fly Bir mingham Alabama middle night great airplanes war Red Scholefield Gainesville Florida wants know Jim Whitley former fa mous flier Red dont know Maybe somebody else reading will know Ken Kortness important City Manager Kingstree South Carolina starting club three different groups Free Flight Con trol Line RC Ken wants three AMA rule books faction Ken ran out rule books just got another boxful yesterday theyre going out Im dozen behind Ken flies Kingstree air port City Manager members lucky have Ken Ill bet doesnt have speck trouble out anybody club think about minute Last week drove south Alabama cover big event CD Bill Bell Contest Manager Harry Wicksell staged King Peanut Scalemasters Regional Qualifier #1 Dothan Al abama showed up Everybody good time Bill Bell said Wheelless Airport might closed next year hell have new spot happens snap Mel Whitley Frank Thomas front Mels magnificent British Hawker Sea Fury 26 pounds OS Twin four-stroke really nice model Mel came up Florida Frank came down Nashville attend Dothan affair Jim Wilkinson Panama City showed up Bills Dothan King Peanut affair started feature picture waitI have much better picture him snapped Clanton Alabama bust month earlier below switched pictures because camera took Dothan filter prob lems gentleman behind Jim helper Monty Beville Stuka very nice air plane Earlier year Jim took first Mobile Alabama contest Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society sent picture Mike Kelly John Hayes launching Radio Controlled Soarer present May18 contest camera busted Dwight Goodman president ot Mur freesboro Tennessee Modelers has asked mention Rutherford County Board Education Laverne High School principal Carl Buckner assistant principal Jan Stauffer maintenance supervisor Les Wilson helped provide high school space Dwights annual swap meet Dwight promises pictures next year Warren Heinfeld Fruitland Park Florida has come up nice new way control fliers fun-fly contest shown low board says Erwin made help Erwins wife board shows green until flier removes card board shows red place fliers AMA card slot believe Erwins last name Gajinton can read Warrens letter cor rectly very nice control board Thanks Er win Warren County Commissioners Bradenton Florida arranged use county property club flying field Yearly payments$10 So whats next club has annual Man atee County Appreciation Day club thanking county officials annually consideration Myself Ive AMAs board directors 18 past 20 years Ive never seen before Dan says lots credit goes Dick Coles pix Shown l-r Rick Mixon MCRC president Jim Staples land acquisition Joe Miller Parks Recreation Lori Ann Harris Man atee County Commissioner Dick Coles Contest Director Kent Chetlain County Commis sioner CD Dick has just handed Commissioners nice appreciation plaque Club president Rick has mike hand left Any District V members reading Ill make deal promote similar scene showing appreciation landlord Ill run flap right full blown first line think Shakespeare said human virtues gratitude least Looks like good way hold flying field What think November 1991 139 -lere important picture important message club America scratching boonies place fly Any club looking flying field looking some blessed way somehow hold read Editor Dan Hunt MCRC clubs Sport Flyer explains Shown above picture overaii scene Dothan Lots Giant Scale modelers Illinois / Indiana Kentucky Missoun DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard RI 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higgionville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2461 Work 616 64-7121 Fax 616 564-7766 Cal BOel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1606 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 2 hasnt happened District 6 members will getting bal lots near future Please vote Youll notice Im running un opposed please vote anyway other districts election year please place vote wisely some very good candidates running against incumbents Some times its good have change clubs district have used districts scanner least once Paul says heavy schedule scanner summer months help out purchased new scanner district hope helps July started off having stay home first weekend could annual inspection Cheetah glad see pass flying colors Alas also meant stay home instead getting out see some second third weekends found sunny Lawrencevilie Illinois Nationals year decided spend time Nationals instead trying jump back forth home So Nationals six days comment got several times last year was missed you missed Nationals year didnt look hard enough Sorry missed Gene Nevin thing came out Nationals really struck home Soaring site test made narrow-band systems fleet 46 Sailplanes different channels lined up turned radios control models fact heard 24 counted thermal hope nobody blinked guess new frequency plan narrow-band equipment works special thanks goes out towns Lawrenceville Yin cennes locals extremely nice us week heard very nice comments local populace thatmade very proud have Alas left lot newly found friends also want send out hearty thanks Tn-County fellas too manned raffle table week build funds scholarship fund Others club busily worked away various events Should visit people again future certainly hope As Nationals came close off Council meeting sunny Muncie looking forward seeing some dirt being pushed around site Wrong paperwork problem delayed work month time read first phase construction should well its way thing came out Council meeting AMA HQ moving Muncie Id guessing told things have happen before happens First will study develop plan associated costs last weekend July found New Castle Indiana door activities Indianapolis FF Foundation support Henry County Convention Visitors Bureau did first Raintree County Free Flight Festival Although turnout less Terry Hreno CD wanted nice time locals watch too hope Sunday better IFFF has some pretty neat plans future years would like make event part larger plan thatll involve teachers around state education program youngsters though its heavy project take think may have good go wish best Indoor meet pleasure presenting Roger Wathen Superior Service Award Ive watched Roger sev eral years worked youngsters Several times saw him sac rifice own flying time contests Juniors could fly instead seems doing what wonder thanks go out Roger After left Indoor meet went north side town visil Henry CO Wright Flyers RC Club fellas have prett nice layout have lots mowed grass open flying area O course block building turning club house helps too Alas stay too short head homc since pretty late day know now ma just drop time since i head up way AMA business often Now lets catch up some photos Unfortunately format use now means photos eat up lot column will able te show photo good about 13 lines print Now its 18 lines equivalent about 27 lines old format Ive got cut back Im going say anything Hmmm Maybe need photos first Jerry Worden club trying out new class 01 Racing using 4-Star Forty hope doesnt turn out like other entry-level Racing event know has have Nelson fl So much entry level Meet Charlie Cappis Gene Wicks Rick Tacket Jim Koch Jerry Worden Gene Barker showing rac ing toys Heres photo couple models owned Lynn Vandemark think felt better see modeis column having put works both de Bolt de signs Champ Cub Cub revamped model built 50s Both just about work out fine models schoolyard fly ing Three channels very simple operation Neat Well thats about photo session See what mean ate up lot space two worth dont think Id like show just dont have space enough Ive got lot backlog too Dang Enough now. 140 Model Aviation Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin DISTRICT REPORT V I Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinetor/AVP Joseph M MasS 5364 English Dr Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2626 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 Jean Lasik 305 PaSi Place Holland Ml 46423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy SaSerlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 46054 Pete Waters has abdominal surgery Pete will recovering next few months Joe Hass will handling district report un til Pete returns best wishes go Pete family speedy recovery last time writings report challenged carry picture bird show around hope youve showed person recently bring up because infectious Two days ago police car parked front house evening car long enough curiosity take hold completing accident report went out talk officer thing led another brought out X-Cell 60 Right away knew someone station interested See works folks Speaking chopper think Ive kept everyone parts chain business day before Michigan Whirlybirds Fun-Fly put upside-down Sorry missed great event got back together thanks Ed Horgas side frames needed time attend ORCHA Fun-Fly next weekend whale good time pun intended ORCHA stands Oak land Radio Control Helicopter Association thanks Jim McCuen Shaun Ettinger excellent day Numerous beginners helped $5 landing fee walked away $30 worth prizes Great job guys always amazing what groups individuals can Livonia Ribcrackers again put swap-shop air show local residents Undaunted rainy weather Saturday beautiful Sunday show went Mr Electric Keith Shaw putting excellent flight demos answering questions Keith spent least two hours discussing things Electric drawing discharge curves schematics such rain-soaked car windows Again great time special events put human dynamos upcoming write Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly gan idea Darrel Watts Darrel started simple two-day fun-float-fly last year Learning event organized another past spring great Darrel has now put together bash September 14-15 includes free fuel reception head quarters hotel Saturday evening hotel across street largest shopping mall state non-fliers few miles flying site Paula staying hotel though live nearby snows weekend well have good time Another great fall swap-shop put Indian City RC year will held October 20 has moved larger quar ters Ramada Southgate Michigan tables fill up quickly Its always good see old friends As fall approaches clubs resume normal indoor meet ing thought club functions meetings run come mind Ed Saumier Skymasters introduced operation plan elected president have seen before club operates core officers run dayto-day activities separate operation meetings Club members welcome attend meetings neat part about regular membership meetings almost 100% airplanes Numerous guest speakers have introduced new ideas products meeting spent discussing care feeding use transmitters What lively educational dis cussion Almost two hours spent beginners experts learning other meeting includes raffle show-and-tell two meetings month never enough time too topics Unconfirmed rumors indicate officers have fun operation meetings too Speaking topics local Amateur Radio group also looking support its activity least area members will ing come meeting talk about new code-less licen ses now available modeling use group will teach necessary course provide examiner Next month Ill try have little other parts district Good flyingE PR Cant pg 128 Continental Airlines Historical Society fine nostalgic exper ience am sure glad came party point story apart telling Headquarters staff usually well occupied getting model aviation story out give example club involved local aviation peo ple local leaders other fields local administration perhaps can find opportunities like just AMA HQ people can push image model aircraft model avi ation higher level club member can same really takes some involvement some willingness some work AMA district vice-president has booth can borrow just ask get free handouts brochures etc have call write AMA Reston well ship some first-class stuff free charge like some other clubs make up own handout advertise club needs skills Public relations image enhancing something can should safe flying club does needs get message out club runs good mall show does clubs have adopted schools doing doing well member puts his/her best foot forward community helping cause model aviation need time really isnt work fun something positive nice letter home Amelia Earhart Brad Greenwood Atchison Kansas sent us thank-you sending materials him help class youngsters Atchison Junior High School Bob did show-and-tell session 150 sixth graders 25 time talk about model aircraft model aviation fun skills provides photo shows couple kids sign back pickup Thanks too Brad Fayette Flyers Fayette Georgia have just completed sec ond year working Peachtree City Elementary School AdoptA-School effort has well received faculty advisors Delta Dart building classes rubber-powered models flown gym nasium hot air balloons also used active flight exercises As homework assignment participants given job build ing protective housing shield egg breakage six-foot fall Another assignment build airplane grab bag items found around average house fall 1991 saw start third season Fayette Flyers working lucky young people photos show some club members involved Good luck continued success Thanks RD Andy Anderson Public Relations Sec retary club providing information next month Muffler design using Iawnmower muffler .-,rr4r * r.d OwJ* Ad CdAr5e-O unV AR Qu#onE AA/ sa QUA V** flat - COMfl7d es mber 1991 141 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanlield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Aharea Imiajans New Mejdco Odahoma Texas Iflhfl DISTR ICT REPORT VIII Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N YaJe Dr Gatland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Greaens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Roage LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrena 14624 Bear Creek Pass Auntin TX 78737 LDistriCt IX IMAA Rally Giants held Irving TeXas hosted Irving R/C Flyers Association didnt make missed good time lots beautiful models Contest Directors event Tommy Meyer Dennis Cassatt gentleman did out standing job behalf participants entered could enjoy flying model airplanes what its about following photos few models entered IMAA Rally Lee Moore San Antonio Texas Hall Springfield Bulldog Beautiful modell close up Forest Edwards en gine mounted John OBriens Russian P0-2 model Don Bell Fort Worth T Birds showing off Kermit Frog model Mr Froggie Gene Hempel District 8 vice-president visiting members IMAA Rally Giants held Irving Texas John OBrien Kingaland ended Friday Good food great band enjoy Texas immaculate Rus- evening sian Poiikarpov P0-2 engine machined built Forest Edwards California Please forget vote upcoming election District 8 vicepresident need support 142 Model Aviation unaries orevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Marrymen Green Norman 01 73072 Grant Wilson Tulsa Oklahoma B-36 built Control Line model kit converted RC George Barnes Rosenourg exas win nis ver saw beautiful modeis Georges model flew very well ladles responsible processing paper work insure modeiers great time L-R Pam Carson Jackie Witt Becky Speck Gali Longeil JoAnn Meyer Congratulations ladiesl beautiful DC-3s belong Tom Hoimaley McAllen Texas TTA markings American Airlines model beiongs Guy Lowe New Orleans Louisiana Navy DC-3 belongs Larry Steptoe Zachary Louisiana Olen Rutherford New Blame Arkansas showing off 1-1901E Bird Dog interior cabin model work love scale realism Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT is McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 Corn puServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3268 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carnngton ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rickeita 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 District Doins. AVP Tom Boyd Nebraska continues September column Nebraska club information Grand Island Modelers last fall accomplished task get ting new field city water department land Beautiful grassland shaded parking activities area completed full club control City Council support help Excellent PR work paid off group Grand island flying site before improvements about picture after Improvements guys Wed like see city ended up partnership 70-some Hastings Skylarks flying high year after ded icating renovated paved flying field last fall signing 15year lease used lot special PR sold advertising sup port effort Hastings Skylarks paved site dedication day Advertising support signs Good idea guyslooks like might able expand year year sponsorship Colorado. regret Don Atwood AVP Denver area has formed us move out District Business opportunities availed themselves Don has moved California son will missed local contests wish best new location Dennis Patterick president Sunnyside Aviation Glenwood Springs Colorado shares club has experienced another suc cessful mall show fun-fly though poor weather kept crowd smaller last year Roger Shook instructing Maft Jaeger Roger valuable asset club spends time instructing new filers time own flying club needs Roger because what its about get ting new members air proper instruction cameraman local TV filming background Charles Abbate Pueblo Colorado sends following picture report Sky Corral R/C Club recently held its annual mall show Pueb lo Mall complete types models club posters listing var ious activities held last three years become involved club modeling activities AMA brochures available handouts well club mem bership flying field meeting times information Video tapes area fun-fly activities Tournament Champions Striking Back Lake Havasu shown throughout day E Sky Corral RIC Club great time sharing hobby/sport public November 1991 143 Part mail show display Marathon column begins District Two candidates VP Joe Beshar John Grigg George M Meyers District Four candidates Howard Crispin Brad Booth District Six Jim Sears District Eight Gene Hempel Charles Stevens District Ten Regg Keyawa Bev Wisniewski Good luck rounded corner pulled Mid-America International Airport Lawrenceville Illinois could see Na tionals have stayed two years exception 950 heat 95% hu midity Just know Vincennes diana Lawrenceville about 10 miles away Illinois airport Nationals about middle both Lawrenceville side airport huge accommodates prac tically events event held away airport Sailplane competition held Lincoln High School Vin cennes course Free Flight guys Nationals another date report coming Sailplane compe tition previous day said over 30 planes air timea lot same thermal expanded fre quency program seems doing its job Pictured below Senior contestant Chip Mas chal first place Two Meter second place Standard Class Open contestant Jerry Arana third F3B fifth Standard Class Jun ior contestant Scotty Peterson fifth TwoMeter fifth Standard Class various forms competition have witnessed quizzed Sailing seems purest objective event Land right string seven minutes impressed have always loved quietness Sailing Pic tured below another District Ten contingent Roger Chastain Don Vickers Blayne Chas tam couldnt find note made faring know Blayne some firsts seconds lengthy conversation Roger opened eyes intricate construction precision beauties Good job Sailplane guys Mid-America International Airport like three-ring circus loved Helicop ters end Pylon going crazy another five Control Line events going once two sets Pattern going runway center Control Line really got attention CL Combat CL Carrier CL Speed Man what excitement Nationals great Lets take break check Darwin Barrie reading flying season winding down US Ari zona beginning bring goodies back out fly summer building projects Thats right summer building projects can now fly Sailplanes again thermals have mellowed down point wings dont get ripped off have invisible tornadoes everybody else calls thermals Powered aircraft dont have fight density altitude much just comfortable out field hope everybody reads interest AMA News section Model Aviation Im sure have opinion comment Dont keep yourself Write letter importantly send Send copy VP Headquarters Also read what District Column way com municate nearly 30000 members District VP cannot send mailing per year membership budget structure way Something wrong folks State thoughts Again offer goes out winter visitors will visiting Phoe nix metro area state matter Drop line Ill send list clubs flying sites area now deal didnt sound like much planned sudden turns out absolutely out rageous Just such deal put lone RC Flyers Fly AT Barbecue Dot made way lone field chest full Coke salad members brought plate something Wally McCallister charming wife Jer maine brought burgers hot dogs Cokes buns lot Standing middle dishin out Jermaine McCallister As werent enough bring food Wally also supplies entertainment Well almost entertain ment After sun goes down Wally lights up night time Old-Timer Im sure kit its covered transparent MonoKote lights up like kite sunlight said al entertainment Pictured below Joe Marine Joe also built light-up Old-Timer Joe Marine President lone RCers pos ing good 100km Cap 21 Both guys put up magic behold lit up sky like space ship carrying ET few cars sauntered nearby road can imagine looking out window UFO flying formation car Gads Bulletin Fred Brigeman Knights Round Circle annual Control Line auction will held Tuesday November 12 1991 club meets rear Ana heim Public Library Euclid Avenue 14 mile south Ball Road Anaheim interested modelers invited bring unwanted items Control Line preferred auctioned off portion proceeds items sold goes club treasury excellent chance RC people get rid old CL stuff thats lying around gathering dust information contact KOTRC vicepresident Fred Brigeman 714 667-7178 after 700 pm Heres thats back burner too long leader another great club Denny Baker Bayside RC Club Denny Baker yours truly exchanging patches Denny Baker charming wife too long Barbara got together fan fly Woodland Davis Aeromodlers field handing out District stuff introduced liquid refreshment called Home Run Youre Out Bags Are Loaded some baseball name have since become best friends Denny vited down Bayside meeting glad attend guys great est Denny havent forgotten tape See ya Crows Landing Visits clubs and/or events pleasure ya got coming up give call Its vote time again system good people support Get volved vote Leading Edge Regg 144 Model Aviation X AAizofla California Hawaii / Navada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Homa 1916 961-6637 Corn~Na addrass EMAIL 7624747 inIp mascnai erry Arana ana cotty Peter son showing off wings Lincoln High School Vincennes indiana Waily McCallister burger-meister lone Flyers Check out fun-loving people gath ered feedin table sound chow bell mioger nasiuun von vicers ana Blayne unas tam displaying winners Jermaine sewing up outstanding platter Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ave NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 Vancouver WA 98684 Turn CashmanTorn McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al CulverDave Mallens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83876 Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 15th Ax 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator L atson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Some District Officer news Tom Cashman has contact Free Flight Community district has resigned AVP Hes help needed him its hard see him go Nationals will Corvallis egon couldnt Configure field could run safe Nationals sev eral problems number problem would have have full-scale aircraft flying over contest areas Possibly could shut down entire airport might work remains seen ever lost another Northwest Na tionals have some encouraging words about another site Stay tuned point looks like best guess Nationals will Chicopee Massachu setts late June hope weve try ing get back some time Dave Cobb wrote OMAS marked its 10th year club summer Hope 10th two-day Fest success have best sites around run super fly-in sizes aircraft have thoughts about col umn format Perhaps will use new mat folk ModelAviation will give parameters like idea larger picture format seem lose much smaller format Well see Chuck Bessett following say about some Narrows R/C club doings Hes president newsletter editor July 6-7 Narrows R/C Team AMA show team put air show Tacoma Nar rows Industrial Airport past guys have showed up werent allowed fly year small aircraft flying time full-size ones flew two hours day least two aircraft sky times front row seats full-scale stuff people like Bob Hoover Tex John son doing stuff counted 24 Sailplanes air time over Vincennes Indiana summer Soarers also put some 40-plus Sailplanes out field turned radios once see what would happen Nothing moved no glitches also counted District Xl pilot amongst Soarers Out clear blue sky Tom Brightbill showed up after hed told couldnt make Uh huh did find best restaurant around spite directions Oh well NWSS Tournament will Van couver British Columbia year will over time read teresting read Gary Brokaw joke about whether hed need passport compete can fit own joke Stuntathon 91 took place June 22-23 Space Center Kent Bob Emmett CD well-run meet Saturday time Old-Time Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Pre cision Aerobatics Sunday two World Championship team members among contestants Paul Walker US Alan Resinger Canada Both freely shared fly ing experiences knowledge both ginner advanced fliers helps lot trying learn ropes note Don McClave won both Old-Time Nostalgia Stunt spent Sunday judg ing Bob Parker Bob Emmett could compete Expert class next weekend Bladder-Grabber 91 best Combat best prizes around 49 contestants came over USA down Canada across ngrad note Tom Strom RC Racing Contest Board member District Xl took fifth new wrinkle Com bat tried shut-off device may answer flyaways Actually second time devices use some tried Northwest Regionals device simple effective would like info contact John Thomp son 1145 Birch Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Noted Walla Walla Prop Twisters newsletter now being edited Fran Walker discussion president Dale Christen sen about securing battery pack ing sure connector cannot come loose mentioned two aircraft came grief Slope Soar er powered job Also newslet ter picture swap meet four aircraft including two F4Us P47 A6M2 Zero shows newsletters getting better better pictures formatted columns long way mimeographed stuff yore Marty Hall came through some stuff about Water-N-Wheel contest Mid Night Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Seems like contest events structured could fly off either water land success brought contestants clubs Soldotna Palmer Anchorage AVP Tom McCowen placed fourth Scale Sounds like weather wasnt bad werent major problems have promised info Speaking Alaska have superb builders far Northwest volved Scalemasters operation have shown Alaskan modelers equal anybody anywhere Jim Terrell Anchorage Alaska Jim very active member Alaska RIC Society flies Pattern well Scale picture Jim Short Skyvan took second static Claude McCulloughs Waco finals picture too small let tell sweet aircraft Among other things has re versing variable-pitch props can back take-off position gear sprung correctly Scale operating hydraulic shocks servooperated cargo doors other scale hinged/latched doors spinner used static judging fabricated out solid alu minum bar stock Jim retired high school band director using saxophone springs make windshield wiper arms logical Sure weighs around 20 pounds 10 kg uses two OS 46VFs go wish could see aircraft yourself its great job outstanding craftsman some pictures supplied Art Ward new show team manager NW R/C Flight Demo Team work note demonstration RC stuff least two people Bill Darkow Chuck Bes sett fly Control Line crowds Bill writes Flying Models Sam 8 ed itor Skyraiders Newsletter Chuck president Narrows R/C Club mentioned earlier Chuck never strays far CL roots picture Chuck holding Jet Formation groups delight crowd Greg Emmett left Marcus Mann both Gig Harbor show AMA Cubs White Wings Gliders Lastly look some kids participating ever-popuir cndv drnnfl November 1991 145 Heres Art Ward himself paper glider Very fast roll rate craft insists nn hpino flnwn jnoidp-dnwn h Box 176 W 7ENO w 10005 Cant Fly Only Half Airplane aint funny McGee lot youngsters try ex pected disastrous results disappointment rather obvious front half rear half model wont fly Neither will left half right half fly yes lots beginners try what worse flying scale kit manufacturers urge buyers attempt am talking about rubber-powered Free Flight kits Usually gasolinepowered Free Flight Control Line kits recommend engine pro peller fuel combination least somewhat adequately matches airplane rubber-powered models especially flying scale models often pretty sad affair leaves half airplane Put fact down notebookdo right nowa rule-of-thumb aeromodeling propeller rubber motor combination equals importance rest airplane repeat rest times have finished gluing papering consid ered model finished because now could say have left to stick prop hook up rubber Yes youve finished building prop box right model Does have correct pitch correct diame ter right thickness right length rubber propeller model Most beginners depend solely contents kit very big mistake after bought kit expecting have everything model airplane know man ufacturers trusted expect success solely contents box indeed stuck what get likely big disappointment have take granted will need supplement kits contents scrap box sure comes handy Usually old line well-established kit manufacturers still producing out-of-date flying scale kits sale rather flight Lately however am happy report small conscien tious manufacturers really interested model fly well have included kits fairly decent props maybe enough rub ber recommend get know manufacturers purchase products will still need supply different plastic props try better yet learn carve own make props plastic cups formed balsa blades big older manufacturers out date Modelers no longer satisfied build model just put shelf Some manufacturers flying scale models heavy attempt add enough rubber cant get little hole nose model anyway Now good modelers know substi tute lighter wood change design open up nose well make satisfactory propeller use proper amount rub ber beginners know What suggest ginners start make changesto see lightand end existence beginners know firm thinks little flying qualities its mod els actually recommends right plans builder tie string wingtip whirl thing around head So repeat lightweight well-designed model please con sider selection proper propeller proper power equal importance rest entire airplane After ef fort achieve long flights after purpose flying models Fortunately note old-line manufacturers dont seem advertising much anymore magazineshurrah can still find kits hobby shops Avoid like plague good Indoor flier will have just good propeller mod el No will have whole drawer full propellers model box props will vary diameter pitch total blade area location area ahead rear spar things im portant give different results good Indoor flier will have best quality rubber can buy will also have rubber stripper can slice rubber exact thickness thinks best 005 inch makes difference will also vary length loop will note height site airs temperature hu midity check notes permanent notebook use ex perience select best combination model particular day Perhaps notes will tell him what use result previous flying result previous testing testing now tests will change combination until satisfied reaching close models full potential maximum duration possible As beginners ready exacting can make start important thing Making start methodical adjustment advance upwards ranks beginners start remain beginner So start should consider prop rubber included kit likely inadequate task flying model airplane Try other propellers Change amount rubber See what happens Make change time note change what does models flight did buy big loose-leaf notebook didnt Put informationthe date prop rubber number turnsin notebook now way becoming ex pert Yeah know early state pretty much working dark experimenting cut-and-try will learn what makes model fly will learn make fly longer higher farther model airplane building flying really starts fun Heres new model company very definitely has best interests modeler mind producing kit Convertable latest kit Peck-Polymers will definitely produce com plete airplane rank beginner fairly large will have carve own propeller think modelers should able Sandy Peck very proud new kit Dietrich Convertable old-timer rubber-powered plane received its name because its ability perform both ROG ROW kit includes quality diecut balsa 15-in propeller blank molded windshield tissue rubber motor clear concise plans instructions photo Sandy Peck hand-launching Dietrich Convertable equipped three pontoons off-the-water flying complete kit worth its cost $2895 might available local bobby shop try can buy directly PeckPolymers PO Box 710399 Santee CA 92079-0399 adding packaging postage costs $250 live California $174 state sales tax kits stock number PP032 As models keep tail Convertable light Ill see next month So long 146 Model Aviation Dietrich Converlable
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/11
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AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AERONAUTICS SOUND& MODEL Howard Crispin Jr month will take look some mufflers designed large engines Operators Giant models Scale models should take look designs mufflers may fit particular stallation will certainly provide some guidelines application Competition Radio Control Scale calls effective muffler out giving definitive information what constitutes such de vice result fliers install what amounts nothing exhaust extractor outcome RC Scale aircraft among noisiest being flown today Its true some com petition models such Pylon Racers might louder flown sites Scale Giant models also create footprint Scale models have flight fortunate thing compliance rule estab lishment proper guidelines difficult cases necessary plan ahead adequate provision made stallation good muffler exhaust pipe Recent articles press tube have discussed Americans increasing problems hearing us sport model aeronautics consider dB levels subject ears time start up engines true us make considerable effort making planes quiet AMA has established recommended sound level 90 dBA 9 feet intended assist us operating within environ ment permitting continued activity given locality says nothing about own exposure start run up engines within 1-2 ft ears have 90 dB 9 ft loud 2 ft Its neighborhood 103 dB engine/muffler registers 105 dB 9 ft today youll have neighborhood 118 dB 2 ft away Youre definitely operating areas can cause permanent damage hearing should very concerned aspect question Look good muffler future Mufflers Three different options presented consideration month possibility rather simple modification existing Quadra muffler Split muffler fit install plate cut piece steel File down close fit inside existing muffler drawing gives approximate sizes corners need fit ted isnt much information available say critical tabs gas passage plate must welded inside center stock unit essential parts muffler vibrate modification sent Douglas Wall Forrest City Arkansas says very significant reduction sound level attained using plate Another months designs also Douglas utilizes muf fler used lawn mowers other engines readily available small engine shops hardware stores other places unit adds about three ounces weight Quadra 35 installation Douglas has muffler soft-mounted using mounts described earlier article 30% Laser Some mower mufflers have sin gle tube end goes center second tube should added match existing piece important because isnt in-line installation have balance both halves exhaust leave Quadra interface connection between new add-on unit old muffler other adapter piece heater hose common screw hose clamp Deflectors may made suit exhaust directability installation Douglas says reduced sound about 7 dB installation has since used same unit Quadra 42 similar results feels superior com mon in-line installation type muffler no apparent increase back pressure often occurs in-line installations next photo shows modified muffler third unit somewhat ditterent comes trom Bert Baker Scale RCer Everett Washington muffler intended use SuperTigre 2000-3000 engines will serve similarsized engines muffler design meets Berts concept having minimum six times displacement muffler volume next photo shows basic unit required muffler suggest use bouillon chicken broth cans because theyre easy clean Continued page 133 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0 ExecutIve Director Vince Mankowaki 5 Director Operations Robert Volsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Galialee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 5 Oomptmiler Lynn Coiiins 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styisa ems Manager Reggle Wattereon 0 Director internal CommunicstionlEducation Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roaa B McMuiien 0 Events coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum curstor Hurat Bowers S Genersi counsel Joseph Geiwicks Feiix Gora RFK&D November 1991 127 AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents drawing tor scale provic y tert bert says will fit radial-engine-cowled airplanes such P47 Zero BT-13 next photo shows installation BT-13 AMAs Executive Councii equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided apace month AMA News pubiication What say apace however matter personai viewpoint aoie reaponsibiiity author whcee views may may represent olficisi position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey S tyles rector o Marketing Washington-National Airport celebrated its 50th year service public June 15-16 1991 AMA behalf its members work closely Metropolitan Washington Airports Author ity Washington Airports Task Force job Airports Authority manage operations Dulles International Wash ington National airports job Task Force promote use expansion traffic facilities both locations Being affiliated groups gives Academy sport model aviation high visibility federal people major de partments also shows us off airlines aircraft manufacturers other aviation-oriented groups contacts help Head quarters staff better job areas interest impor tance AMA members Through connections invited part birth day party put AMA display Butler Aviation hangar Along several airlines Continental American Delta United TWA etc various cities along routes major business associations got space electricity warm welcome no cost AMA Naturally jumped chance because knew high gov ernment officials would hand Interior Aviation Parks Corps Engineers etc would great chance wave flag model aviation interests members So eve party erected booth installed videotape player monitor took along cutaway model show people radio works miniature aircraft cutaway model pro file P-51 Mustang generously provided AMA Tom Runge pres ident Ace RIC Higginsville Missouri also brochures documents give away tell people about aspects model aviation lucky enough AMA employee going man booth weekend assistant Bill Baker off lllinoi Outdoor FF Nationals Other AMA people tied up othe official events So bright early Saturday drove 75 miles ron home National awaited influx people event beei well publicized radio TV newspapers because reall big thing Washington DC turned hot sticky crowded satisfying day highlights arrival o 1940-vintage DC-3 restored owned Continental Airline Historical Society government bigwigs invited take Saturday sight-seeing ride over District Columbia surround ing countryside mouth watered time aircraft started ui took off sound propellers engines brough back lot memories Having lived England first came USA 1948 durin WW II saw lot C-47s flying both before after D-Day airplane grace style character AMA display righ next Continental Airlines overheard might som empty seats DC-3 two flights planned Sunday morn ing So like kid came really early Sunday hung aroun waiting word As luck would have seat avai able took instant pilot great guy ably supported experienced co pilot two charming stewardesses senior stewardess ha stopped AMA booth earlier told brother ran hobb shop Carrollton Texas name Gordon Darnell shol known Mikes Hobby Hanger Donna Darnell phoned Gor don told him AMA show tickled because hE recognized name made feel good yoi dont shop Gordon word Hanger spelled way hE uses itto designate aircraft suspended ceiling Taking off DC-3 lovely experience airplane flies thi wing leaves ground gently roar two radial en gines cant tell airborne enthralled flighi after 30 minutes time get back earth man booti because shows starting time approaching would like thani Continued page 14 128 Model Aviation Captain Jim Minor flanked stewardesses Sheri Dickey R Donna DarneIl 1 pose beside 51-year-old DC-3 Donnas brother Gor don Darnell owns Mikes Hobby Hanger Carroliton Texas venerable restored DC-3 Continental Airlines before loading fc another flight over District Columbia Lovely Leah Williams dressed 1950s vIntage United Airlines uniform poses AMA booth 50th anniversary Washington National Airport AMA booth ssndwlched between Continental Airlines Wash ington Airports Authority booths 50th anniversary open house SYNOPSIS-EXECUTIVE rCOUNCILMEETING NOVEMBER 22 1991 9 Executive Council Meeting Synopsis Council brought order 950 am president chaired meeting meeting held July 21 1991 Muncie Indiana following members attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs Florida Executive Vice President Dave Brown Ha milton Ohio VP District Don Krafft Duxbury Massachusetts VP II John Byrne Bayside New York VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford Pennsyl vania VP IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville Virginia VP V Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama VP VI Jim Sears Burgin Kentucky VP VIII Gene Hempel Garland Texas VP IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Colorado VP X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael California VP Xl Ed McCollough Port land Oregon Lance Zellers NAA Approval Minutes minutes April 20 1991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved after disposing mo tion placed floor amend Presidents Report president stated motivated concern safety models overflying builidings people sanc tioned event asked AMA sanction particular event again held same site consensus Council agreed uphold Presidents decision present recommended decision referred Safety/Insurance Committee Com mittee advised deliberate What position AMA should take unsafe sites b Whether continue withhold sanction event ques tion requested again c Should safety code amended deal issue un safe sites attorneys present stated insurance coverage will apply event sanction has denied safety reasons noted IMAA withdrew request use AMAs prop erty Muncie Indiana its 1992 festival decided President would suggest IMAA officers contact Ex ecutive Director work out mutual agreement use prop erty preferably 1993 Additionally President referred committee task drawing up criteria use Muncie facility point meeting president ordered meeting executive session regular meeting reconvened 40 minutes later presentation new migrating-combustion-chamber en gine given flight demonstration made nearby flying field Executive Vice-Presidents Report recommendation AMA ap point new general counsel passed unanimously Council also acted recommendation Safety/Insurance Committees plan Waiver Liability statement signed joining AMA well entrants sanctioned events motion passed 10 three against 41011 noted will cash flow problem toward end year due large part particular accident case bank has already required million-dollar line credit million dollars AMA money has set aside Executive Director Comptroller will meet near future bank officers discuss AMA/bank relationship balloon payment Reston Headquarters building due July 1 1992 reported 40% Model Aviations advertising revenues overdue will aggressive efforts collect EVP further reported close-out patch program Califor nia has resolved lack understandable accounting District 10 vice-president said will accomplished next meet ing Report Executive Director deceased members names will purged computer files consensus agreed families deceased Life members will offered opportunity purchase vacant AMA number will given 90 days respond Also consensus Council approved alphanumeric num bers membership announced preliminary plans Muncie facility grand opening place grand opening will weekend June 13-14 1992 black-tie dinner $100 plate open flying dis plays Nominating Committee Report Minutes Nominating Committee accepted unanimously also agreed principle elected officer may write pay ModelAviation magazine dur ing time office bylaws committee would draft appropriate wording reflect standing rules motion passed 11 against 10 addition consensus dered future nominee must submit list credentials demonstrating necessary qualifications sitting board directors During report Property Development Committee ar chitect described progress date concerning development Muncie property building contract has signed con struction survey has completed building permit ex pected August 1 will immediately followed start construction job should completed approximately 122 days Council approved recommendation Scholarship Com mittee dispersal 1991 scholarship fund 10 two against 3 7 Actions two other recommendations Scholarship Com mittee deferred subsequent meeting Safety Committee Committee recommendation addition safety code passed 11 against 3 abstention 10 addition safety code effective January 1 1992 shall read addition general section item 8 follows case models using rocket motors primary means pro pulsion limited maximum weight 33 pounds series G motor second committee recommendation concerning AMA members operating cars boats accordance safety code na tionally recognized organization referred back committee noting safety columnist Model Aviation may able continue work consensus agreed continue such column under pen someone else full-time em ployee AMA During Marketing Report Council reviewed demographic sur vey mailed sampling membership During Nation als report noted Control Line RC Nationals total count 1004 event trouble-free happy well run Some minor operations problems referred Nationals management Discussion followed concerning selection site 1992 Nationals order preference established 1 Westover AFB Massachusetts June 2 return Lawrenceville 3 Tn-Cities Washington Headquarters will immediately aggres sively pursue Westover Headquarters request establish policy FAI stamps shall required entry AMAs FAI team selection programs approved motions following awards duly moved unan imously carried Distinguished Service Cole Palen Frank Macy Superior Service Frank Costello Bill Fuori next meeting AMA Executive Council November 9-10 Reston Virginia Finance Committee meeting will held October 12 Reston Virginia D November 1991 129 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 Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Vice PresidentDistrict 2 Joe Beshar Oradell New Jersey accepting nomination AMA VP District 2 re sort play words simply state elected will represent District 2 mutual benefit District AMA best ability refer profile follows 1940 Official Class Gas Free Flight world rec ord holder Past president North Jersey RC Club member ship increased 11 135 members Past president Society Antique Modelers SAM membership increased 275 1500 Past president Interstate Flying Club arranged flying Bear Mountain State Park New York AMA Contest Director CDed least two model meets per year Attended Paris meetings serving FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight Committee Directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 Directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program ben efit library Successfully negotiated Bergen County New Jersey authorities establish Bergen County Model Airdrome model airport accom modates 12 Northern New Jersey RC Clubs Conceived directing Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News Published number model articles model magazines Raised two modeling sons Present President Old Time Eagles MAC Re cently inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame Recipient AMA Distinguished Service Award Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Chairman Electric World Championships Team Selection Committee Contest Board member john Gngg Lockport New Yorlc John Grigg seeks vote candidate election office vicepresident District 2 will remember John vicepresident 1979-80 AMA president 1981-86 Now once again asks support come elected vicepresident John has active model aircraft builder flier over 47 years attending contests club meetings trade shows may better informed what membership wants importantly times what membership does NOT want background service AMA membership VP President provides him knowledge understanding Academy kind VP want need Johns employment background again points out management decision-making capability presently configuration manager aerospace firm has worked over 24 years past has design manager engineer designer consultant other en gineering firms Amateur Radio N2IJC en thusiast dabbling hobby enough stay active use six-meter RC frequencies greatest problem communication assumption have achieved statement principal reason should vote John pledges provide necessary com munication keep district membership formed planning activities Academy will provide monthly district news letter clubs including details actions taken Executive Council early information planned actions will affect activity much love dobuild fly model air craft John will accept responses monthly newsletters direction mem bership voting AMA Executive Council ac tions vote John Grigg will provide best voice AMA matters direct repre sentation possible AMA level George M Myers Hicksville New York asked volunteer friends believe will strive whatever best AMA first joined AMA 1942 have aero space engineer modeler life have dedicated much free time teaching people theory practice flying mod els have demonstrated concern facets hobby column Radio Technique 15-plus years am now re tired may have some basis lief time see AMA transition being club promote SCIENCE aer odynamics toward becoming professional organization promote SPORTS model aviation Although trained scientist aeronautical engineer see model tech nology has perfected almost can succeed first model change seems inevitable AMA now large enough move some its work responsibility larger Dis tricts plan work District 2 office credible interfaces state local gov ernments well modelers district assist obtaining holding fly ing sites generate district-level edu cational social flying activities via chartered clubs will lot work District 6 Vice President Howard Cnspin incumbent Charlottesville Virginia Howard Crispin candidate reelection office vicepresident District IV Howard asks vote order continue work pro grams beneficial future Ac ademy Howard has served District Acad emy number ways vicepresident District Some tasks have con troversial nature essential continued activity model aviation United States Two areas have special impact mem bership first effort reduce overall sound level models flight has entailed hundreds hours study research testing engines propellers exhaust silenc ers Great progress has made much still needs accomplished area Service Bylaws Committee Special Inter est Group Committee Ad Hoc Commit tee Membership has also seen reason progress bringing Academy mod ern position other activities have benefit Executive Council Academy especially members District IV Efforts have made promote phases model aviation through visits writeups magazine District IV newsletter classes aeromodeling activity important continued growth Academy both tech nical business practices Howard wishes con tinue dedication performance member Bradford Booth Graham North Carolina ac cept nomination Vice President Dis trict IV intention place stronger emphasis relaying specific wants needs average modeler AMA create direct communication tween local clubs AMA ideas opinions average modeler must absorbed passed along believe Dis trict VP can represent constituents pro posing constructive changes AMA would give control over decision-making back average modeler since membership paying bills background modeler began young boy bought all-wood kit five-inch wingspan 10 No Im 100 years old wonderful thing ever seen very thought little airplane flying made tingle hooked life Thats what its about enjoying sport can grow learn sharing fellowship knowledge link between average sport flier main office must become stronger voice modeler must heard Campaign Statement jim Sears incumbent Burgin Kentucky 1991 finished Ill have spent seven years working AMA vice-president Ive spent long hours writing letters talking going meetings club events etc Thanks having given op portunity feel honored have served VP behalf year must again gamble past accomplishments good enough allow stay another term What have done went bat others wanted away wideband radios voted drop insurance coverages Ive responded quickly communications traveled great deal visit can As sport flier myself Ive repre sented interests sport fliers Ive tried vote fairly issues before us tried frugal money Would like continue Working takes vote Please take time vote candidate running district Few Its way letting us know what want Dont pass up right make choice vote can make difference won 10 votes 1986 could have vote Regardless have mind next vice-president just hope vote 130 Model Aviation Vice PresidentDistrict 4 Vice PresidentDistrict 8 Gene Hempel incumbent Garland Texas name Gene Hempel need vote remain office AMA vice-president eighth district During last two years AMA has period flux Although RC frequency prob lems have resolved large extent other extremely important involvements must handled immediate future Insurance problems exist improperly han dled could shake very foundation Acad emy As member Insurance Committee have spent hours along other com mittee members studying insurance situation next few years will critical bringing insurance liabilities under control position Chairman Safety Committee places unique position being able coordinate two sensitive areas activity facing AMA today acquisition retention flying sites directly dependent upon handle safety insurance programs respect absolutely no substitute experience have experience AMA multi-million dollar publishing insurance company run its Executive Council made up District Vice Pres idents employment managerial po sition engineering business law Texas Instruments have able bring Coun cil years legal experience applies bus iness modeling have active modeler Free Flight Control Line RC models 30 years reasons have earned respect other vice-presidents hope members eighth district want AMA its members enjoy respect richly deserved will work toward end very best ability Please vote today Charles Stevens Pasadena Texas name Charles Stevens am 54 years old have modeling since age 10 have flown Free Flight Control Line Radio Control various times served US Air Force 1957 1960 role Airman Civil Service 1960 1965 got training present job heavy equipment mechanic since working maintaining fire equipment late 1950s able again take up flying modelsthis time radios married wife Marilyn 1962 have four grown children five grandchil dren As family have active Prop Nuts R/C Club since 1980 formed have served president seven 11 years try make district events possible cant make would like due time job restrictions As campaign promises dont believe believe membership AMA important part will make effort see membership district has fair representation decision-making meetings Thank opportunity run office will try best repre sent available you need believe can make AMA better pull same direc tion Vice PresidentDistrict 10 Vote Candidate choice Reginald R Keyawa incumbent Carmichael California January 1 1989 became elected official representing AMA Early term selected staff hard working associates dedicated ourselves unification District Ten buy ing building assisting clubs pro curement preservation flight sites unification efforts led us District Ten symbol rivaled no other district class style distinction Its great see travel throughout district sym bols hats jackets shirts have logged over 10000 miles have excess 100 club visits request have answered over 1000 letters double amount phone calls Work bet Tired little job finished verge some very important developments proposals such creation additional vice-presidential positions give bet ter service District Ten membership will asking AMA funds initiate first regional site District Ten Revit alizing idea financial assistance clubs development own flying fields just few unfinished tasks Yes ballots will coming out usual renewal package Take time re view statements make decision would like represent AMA rather AMA Give shot give vote small fa vor vote Edge Beverly Wisniewski Lake Havasu City Ari zona Academy Model Aeronautics two-prong organization membership service multi-million dollar business business must managed such way benefit service member ship Having run successful business gave knowledge Years gathering information sport fliers passing council mem bers resulted National Rally years working National Championships has given knowl edge experience working AMA local well national level pledge responsive areas modeling offer years experience knowledge Make choice vote Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote November 1991 131 PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 Facets AMA Academy works ways pro mote aeromodeling Most Im sure aware very good insurance program competition activities work govern mentai agencies such FCC FAA addition intent development Muncie facility become involved educational field plans include holding symposia various technical topics conducted concert flying activities activity may aware awarding scholar ships bright young modelers have excelled studies well being involved extracurricular activities program has existence some years has helped young people achieve educational goals year five stu dents awarded total $18000 money comes Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund contributions WEAK Signals Club Toledo Ohio out funds raised Toledo Trade Show year Toledo club contributed $2000 generous gesture invite other model organization inclined also contribute scholarship fund awarded 1991 scholarships Joel Grasmeyer Grand Rapids Michigan James Stewart Missoula Montana Raymond Jungmann Buckholts Texas Andrew Kenedy Florence Kentucky Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania Does scholarship fund really help aspiring students Let share little feedback last years award winners Todd Eigenschink Todd enrolled Rose-Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Indiana computer science young man has done well first year maintaining outstanding 3932 grade point av erage has completed 80 credits out required 198 needed bachelors degree intends overload 20 credits per quarter complete degree three years leaving fourth year employment start masters degree Hes also involved additional life-broadening activities Todd writes told guess survived first year pretty well Im very thank ful AMA scholarship received well giving opportunity enter RC modeling first place enjoy great deal Thanks Todd feedback Keep up good work trust have little time now fly planes Marketing Department PR has very active promoting hobby helping clubs acquire keep flying sitesour fundamental need report press exposure first six months year have reached 7-8 million readers newspapers mag azines journals based circulation media have full-time people Reston aggressively promoting aeromodelingtelling people quality activity deserves support Once public aware extensiveness hobby easier acquire support flying site acquisition etc Headquarters staff Reston Virginia provides services modelers large heart soul AMA aero modeling remains hundreds thousands volu nteers help make work include Council Contest Boards Contest Directors Coordinators club officials etc real work takes place local level interested modelers band together organize club establish flying site hold events kinds Probably hardest workers drive through coun tryside looking areas will make good flying sites knock doors talk property owners and/or twist arms local officials obtain flying field people unsung heroes de serve credit can give Headquarters staff helps information materials per sonal involvement local level real work accomplished local folks Lets give credit deserve letter Sonny Branch president Tallahassee Floridas Seminole R/C Club brought attention recently wrote trials tribulations acquiring developing present flying site over eight year period Sonny justifiably proud what have accomplished including long-term lease site growth membership accumulated funds treasury problems club experienced seem typical clubs usually small core group really gets job done Ive involved developing several sites never easy want acknowledge thanks hard- working club mem bers make possible us enjoy hobby-sport volunteer some capacity build up hobby must understand labors Headquarters staff Reston model fliers AMA exists promote hobby facilitate its development its membership provides resources manpower make aeromodeling what today So hard-working members should proud salute Thanks much helping make wonderful hobby what Muncie Development As know now first stages developing Muncie Indiana property Initially plan create general purpose flying site facility housing musuem activities associated events kinds Development pro ceeding basis need financial resources often asked question related future activities Muncie con cerns intent locate AMA Headquarters activities Coun cil has considering serious question some time since realize disruption costs such move However recog nize long-range benefits cohesive unit functioning lo cation possible long-term reduction operating costs unquestioned probability expansion potential manag ing events kinds much efficiently Accordingly deter mined necessary face question now order able create logical long-range plan July Council session Council unanimously passed following resolution intent AMA Council move AMAs Headquarters operation Muncie diana No deadline established move Various schedules discussed generally conceded required se rious study perperly consider financial logistics personnel matters intent resolution clarify long-range ob jectives nullify rumors setting stage orderly process 132 Model Aviation very nice site developed Seminole RIC Club Tallahassee Florida AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear YouI Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite blank screen blank mind deadline make Its sure hell way start column Oh well least can report bulldozers whatever equipment using first have started Muncie site little luck three four months now will have museum building roads multi-purpose flying site 91 Nationals now history Id have say pleasant recent history weather hot miserably sticky can expected midwestern summer site much improved over last year some CL events otherwise unchanged past So what made such pleasant Nationals Attitude major difference attitude officials local people above attitude contestants what can attribute totally clear concerted effort has made recently improve situation maybe its finally paying off once attitude AMA officials seemed looking excuses prevent someone flying now just opposite way allow someone fly within rules obviously officials seem try allow contestants fly attitude rubs off contestants become less likely abra sive something doesnt go exactly expect Another great innovation years Nationals instituted RC Pattern event contestant required work half day running scores scribing etc Surprisingly well ac cepted contestants resulted couple things would necessarily come immediately mind First obviously solved age-old problem getting enough help Beyond seemed create greater level camaraderie among contestants various classes guys higher classes helping run event naturally accessible give advice newer competitors newer fliers helping run events experienced fliers get up-close per sonal view top competitors learn top guys actually human Another area new appreciation workload seen between competitors judges After sitting hot sun trying concentrate scribing four five hours its lot easier appreciate judges see still working flying later contest Its also lot easier appreciate people power group work dawn dusk week doing thing putting up tents hauling trash fixing generators hauling water cutting grass etc smile faces know hadnt thought until just now am writing what fitting tribute old buddy Johnny Clemens have smiling faces Nationals people wearing patch saying ones Johnny Clemens dedicated Nationals him Johnny would have proud betting man Id have bet will back Law renceville 92 Nationals dont think will able get early enough commitment Air Force go back Westover Massachusetts Fortunately people involved real happy either site Earlier thought Corvallis Oregon would place go site just isnt up what need Nationals Perhaps will later host Team Selection Finals Na tional Rally mail box some interesting letters month Im sure take guy serious wanting aware product pulling leg about mis adventures full-scale Cessna last October either case its bad idea Its called Plane Retain secures model start Now dont think itll work Cessna could save embarrassing accident fly alone Another letter sent AMA member has three young sons registered AMA members two waiting wings has problem new dues structure will cost him $82 memberships 92 other two boys join will $110 Whats worse will now get four magazines six other two boys start will admit hadnt given type scenario thought restructured dues 92 Hmmm think has legitimate complaint cant make guarantees have already discussing options HQ staff Another letter came someone refused entry Wright Patterson AFB spite showing AMA card Judging dates letter circumstance described think misled thinking event going day visiting Air Force Museum catch glimpse some model flying going doesnt mean base open general public model flying club base made up people work base regularly fly weekends base open general public AMA members scheduled event going such contest sanctioned fly-in events scheduled gate guards instructed allow people coming events onto base varies what have to get onto base Sometimes have produce AMA card sometimes simply having model visible car will suffice sometimes have tell model flying gain entry above assumes can find gate open week ends Its off National Road no small trick itself Till Next Month Sound Cont pg 127 assembly quite simple using readily available copper brass materials elbows tubing come plumbing supply store K&S tubing brass sheet available model shops following assembly notes should have little difficulty dup licating unit 1 Cut Y4-in diameter hole can using hole saw 2 Cut flange off -in copper elbow Some elbows may made flange 3 Make muffler mounting brackets out K&S brass 4 Cut %-in diameter brass tubing suit model 5 Silver-solder parts hard silver solder 56% cadmium-free solder Bert says tried flexible coupler between exhaust portion muffler didnt hold up very well piece tubing tween two Ls welded place cut proper length seating Ls copper expands somewhat heat will seal quite well Bert says experiences no leakage around tube free-fitting tube also expedites engine removal have used vibration isolators engine installation will need mount muffler engine mount assembly firewall November 1991 133 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Next The next photo whet appetite knowledge picture something new aeromodeling Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine Next time around will complete description operation report engine D Muffler construction drawings pages 136 During its July22 meeting Executive Council directed two changes will affect AMA members first applications pro duced time forward will include waiver statement ad dition safety code compliance statement AMA members must sign waiver statement reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aeronautics Inc liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused neg ligence statement does diminish negate way insur ance provided AMA members What will however ensure realize dangers modeling spinning prop can cut finger agree sue AMA telling correctly time around model spin ning propeller can cut finger AMA membership quite valuable addition other services AMA provides also provides insurance its members fire/theftlvandalism medical coverage general liability last couple years has become quite apparent new trends emerging trends include suits brought against AMA its own members Times change courts change some changes made AMA will forced begin acting some courts feel should say would running around country policing local private flying sessions stripping AMA licenses pulling patches epaulets off club jackets reason able alternative accomplished through waiver statement whereby members record awareness safety hazards agree sue own organization second item change will visible AMA members will affect sanctioned events contest kit will include waiver claims release liabilities statement participants sign Contest Director witness statement will added flight safety declaration statement Radio Control scale model flight waiver statement currently used participants sanctioned events expanded version little comprehensive wording added application forms statement dicates participant aware modeling presents hazards relieves AMA AMA officials also relieves contest officials negligence suits statement partic ipants sanctioned events comprehensive rules guidelines participate corresponding larger liability sanctioning organizing directing cer tainly regret society has imposed force changes upon us matter self defense step taken would force death penalty AMA itself will grumble having sign name sanctioned event will happy hav ing renewal form returned lack signature mi nor troubles slightly irritating bigger issue feel decay some kind society Back said Pledge Allegiance school war necessary instill sense patriotism enjoyment hobby happy time pride accomplishment great value placed long hard effort days attempted start motor knew assuming risk todays age instant gratification buy-one get-one free wealthy-not-healthy suits seem mound up backs torneys accountants Academy founded such basic principles having fun sharing information banding together mutual strength enjoyment under siege Free Flight success 1991 Free Flight World Championships Yu goslavia AMA member Randy Archer outflew best world now stands World Champion FiC James Parker finished second place FlA Team USA second FlA 10th FiB sixth FiC Congratulations members FAI Free Flight Team managers supporters made trip Yu goslavia especially during time unrest Congratulations also teams great cheering section back USA Free Flight Team Selection Program very best program guys put tremen dous effort great thought program year held terrific finals Lost Hills resulted fine showing team United States World Champion Randy Archer Congrat ulations around job well done Intro-Pilots reminder Attention AMA chartered clubs des ignated intro-pilot 1991 December 31 1991 AMA com puters will erase intro-pilot designation intro-pilot status expires December 31 Clubs wishing designate intro-pilots 1992 encouraged earliest opportunity intropilot status may added AMA records year 1992 Plans now underway grand opening new Muncie fly ing facility grand opening weekend will June 13-14 1992a Saturday Sunday AMA members invited affair will no admission charge landing fee charges etc ginning contact members industry special interest groups others concerning grand opening weekend will formal dinner Saturday night June 13 $100 per ticket celebrate monumental event Monumental bet very first fly ing site national scope operated owned modelers Make plans attend now have produced two videos called AMA Today Volumes II presently working third edition video will available late October early November video will outline some museum items such engines models go over processing memberships will give insight AMA functions provide news national flying site safety information get copy please send $10 AMA tention AMA Today Volumes Ill Some news concerning AMA numbers Deceased life members will deleted record file AMA numbers assigned deceased life members will offered families family decides renew membership numbers will offered membership Remember life memberships still $1000 January 1 go $1500 Also AMA now gearing up offer alpha-numeric AMA license numbers Watch column infor mation concerning availability alphanumeric AMA numbers topical conversation items recently has future Nationals Will soon held solely Muncie Will broken up will next year year after AMA Executive Director can tell what tell him making effort get Nationals Westover Air Force Base June 1992 Nationals Westover would allow Nationals events same site Yes Soaring Helicopter Free Flight door Outdoor events field prospect might return Tn-Cities Washington state well return both Lawrenceville Tidewater Virginia too distant future After completion entire Muncie flying facility quite logical expect Nationals held well Beyond will held answer will come AMA members attending 1992 later Nationals will offered opportunity include preference se lection process Concerning National flying site Indiana has lot dialogue Special Interest Groups input design layout site has very helpful Input Free Flight community unique Pattern fliers speed fliers others have offered suggestions develop assigned areas Free Flighters however will address site lay out differently Free Flighters will say everyone else will say After site has used few times AMA will welcome sugges tions regarding location launch area chase lanes Spe cial Interest Groups will also asked input creation site-use criteria Headquarters looks forward hearing opinions AMA members organize regulate use facility Annual Meeting Annual AMA Membership meeting 1991 held conjunction AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last June 8 meeting opened 8 oclock Off icers Club Annex chaired Executive Vice-President Fol lowing introductions Executive Director reported Phase 1 Muncie project George Steiner gave report use 1991 radio equipment Chairman Sound Committee gave tech nical discussion model sound/noise meeting included op portunity questions answers lightly attended meeting required bylaws informative times quite lively Late news flash Word just looks like combined Nationals Westover AFB June 92 details next month LI 134 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 Connecticut Maine Masoadiusetta New Hampshire Rhode luJand / Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutiin 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 HOulton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Went Wanvick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 0800t Monadnock Balloon Aviation Festival event held June 1416 Dillant-Hopkins Airport Keene New Hampshire visited Ashuelot Valley Flyers June 9 1991 fliers prac ticing event very good afternoon weather beautiful people very friendly having enjoyable time doing what hobby about flying model aircraft have excellent report sent Benjamin Hartley de scribes event detail quite long will have covered two columns shows what can done promote model av iation Thank Ben taking time effort provide report pictures Food thought Has someone ever asked fly airplane have ever asked someone fly airplane What happens airplane damaged some reason Most time owner accepts reasonable manner However have heard seen cases owner becomes quite upset tends blame flier damage regardless cause So about fly someones airplane take time check aircraft completely hope owner will notice caution accept results readily damage occurs Videotape have new videotape AMA called Pilots Ground primarily about IMAA scale airplanes very well done shows some beautiful aircraft would like bor row tape let know worth watching Lyme Disease has mentioned several newsletters mag azines know two people have tested positive Dis trict very real possibility notice unexplained bites have rash see doctor Apparently longer disease goes unattended serious gets have some material could used newsletter want copy let know Ashuelot Valley Flyers Balloon Aviation Festival 1991 June 14-16 1991Keene New Hampshire Well sir weather didnt exactly cooperate Ashuelot Val ley Flyers AVF participation 1991 Balloon Aviation Festival Keene New Hampshire Dillant-Hopkins Airport must counted successful invitation MPA Monadnock Pilots Association group General Aviation pilots Monadnock region AVF admin istered judged model-building contest conducted miniature aircraft display scheduled two days demonstration RC flying Contest entries accepted Friday June 14 demonstra tion flight days contest displays scheduled Saturday Sunday June 15-16 model contest attracted 27 entries decided early miniature aircraft some sort could entered Mo nadnock Pilots Association provided ribbons trophy plaques prizes old standby color-coding blue red yellow rib bons awarded first second third place winners four divisions white green ribbons presented other participants everybody got award some sort efforts Best Show First place winner division also awarded plaque airplane ride classic Aeronca Champ owned Don Champagne president MPA First place fin ishers follow Kit-built division went Neil Starrs gorgeous Proctor Nieuport also took Best-of-Show Radio Control divi sion Al Wards 1A-scale Fly-Baby bipe Bruce Thompsons unbe lievable Monokote covering job scratch-built division Eliot Kimbles quietly elegant Winnie Mae plastic display division Lisetta Silvestris neatly-done JN-4 Jenny Lisetta 10 years old says Jun iors arent interested model aviation D Continued Next Month November 1991 135 New Yod New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT iiohnAMA JByrne1711 Istrict II Vice-President9W 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Lx. Hyde Park NY 12838 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe Piscalaway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Jxxchkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lox SexIer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts speech delivered some years ago Will Rogers aviation booster world-class philosopher globallyacclaimed dispenser wisdom truth asserted hear never met man didnt like cant concur univer sality Wills life-long assessment find upon reflection can subscribe convictions would apply exclu sively aeromodelers Hence can truly profess have never met aeromodeler didnt like assessment would admit strong conviction such optimistic attitude toward fellow-modelers shall continue regard indefinitely sort hallmark Though frequently take sharp issue expressed implied views aeronautical acquain tances upon variety topics certainly does sense amount disparagement display contempt views fellow-modelers may coincide given sit uation As someone has sagely proclaimed may agree what say shall defend death right say Special note Well may go far believe greatest virtue aeromodelers group species will inherent respect another though fact may always show during fairly heated exchange views Basically aeromodelers mutually respectful another am duly proud counted commendable breed Nuff said lest appear have lost candor cost sentimentality Dick Radcliffes dog story Dick vice-president West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 located District 2 impressed newsletter account concerning amusing experience stray pup recently graced clubs flying-site invitation much less expectation lone friendly beagle-hound became quite attached Dick vice-versa extent Dick favored pup most-welcome drink water followed much tail wag ging sated beast So far good right Wrong Whilst cranking engine flight Dick noted amazement newly-acquired canine admirer raised leg across top field-case threatening stance know what sud den threat may well imagine produced immediate instinc tive protective action can imagine instinctively altered attitude toward mans best friend jericho Radio Control Flyers Inc AMA 1156 Bob Schoppe editor Logbook captioned clubs newsletter also aeromodeler experience common sense current issue clubs newsletter Bob has say about buddy-boxes understanding manufacturers have provisions such device older models io frequency mode must same ie AM FM older ones five-pin DIN plug newer ones may use same cable whether AM FM Now other important things need know 1 The transmitter being used slave buddy box does have same frequency master original trans mitter 2 The slave transmitter does have have antenna connected 3 The slave transmitter should have power turned 4 The slave transmitter required display its frequency instructor should check carefully before starting engine controls set same trim direction done properly ramifications obvious simplest terms buddy cable trainer switch does shift controls buddy box make master think using original pots instructor feels necessary releasing switch returns con trol master transmitter potential mishap may averted think current high usage buddy-boxes would bE prudent explain just what happens necessar use agree whole-heartedly have Spectacle Spectacular Assuming need eye-glasses may bE interested following story jubilation published Jack Saw yer editor Prop Wash newsletter club Cape May Count WASP ie Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilot Jacks words Well AMA has just paid back several years mem bership Today saved over $150 newest pair glasses thankt good ol AMA resulting mailing sent out severa months ago enrolled AMA members Vision Eye Plan . savings $150 can buy pretty nifty engine radio l known brands opticians included AMA extra Take ad vantage it could save big bucks extend collective thanks Jack kind endorsemen expressed appreciation Bill Boss AMA 19701 feeling considerable loss grea reluctance acknowledge accept resignation Bill Bos District 2 Contest Board member Control Line Scale Actu ally has served AMA various capacities past 34 years Fo example has served District 2 VP 1968 through 1972 AVP 1972 through 1978 Since 1978 Bill has served wiff merit Control Line Scale Contest Board Member have ap pointed Bills successor capacity Mr Joe Ortiz founder anc president Flushing Control Line Association AMA 2115 whosi address 33-52 85th Street Apt 201 jackson Heights NY 11372 phone 718/426-8377 took shot Bill some trophies E Plate Quadra motor UW F 7-4-pr ZAzrf 34 rr 4 136 Model Aviation Gear up Secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asaociate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodwere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearheld PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Mauwee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalern PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequcecy Coordinator John CollIe 1012 Wyowing Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years weather provided longest flying seasons mory Hopefully enjoyed yourselves benefits summers great weather flying site built members Butler Aircraft Modelers Butler Penn sylvania past two years club has working very hard latest development being 20 x 32 picnic shelter following picture highlights 26 members BAMs annual Memorial Day Breakfast August issue Model Aviation request made mate rials would appreciate seeing column Jim Wilson Dayton Ohio Wingmasters offered following unique fitting article Did know saw bumper sticker Toledo Expo said wife told go flying again shes going leave God Im going miss meant humorous Im sure us have special lady life have probably heard something quite similar time another know what Im talking about old love airplanes love line say Thats ridiculous honey screen door closes behind house usually what happens ACT 1 begin load car up plane parts field boxes sud denly wife realizes whats happening wife know mother coming over soon dont Me Yes dear wife loading car Me Because weathers perfect dont have anything else wife What about caulking shower stall Me Ill later get home wife No wont youll forget about Me Ill get later okay wife Well what about baby Are going pay attention son Me I took him park yesterday wife dont care about us never spend time love airplanes love us Me Fine Im going Are satisfied now ACT 2 flop down chair start sulk feverishly flipping through TV channels hoping find rerun Wings Star Trek No such luck get up go down basement clean up workshop As Im putting away some tools hear mother-in-laws foot-stomps up stairs hear muffled voices jabbering back forth ears burning know theyre talking about hear wifes footsteps stop basement door door opens wife Honey wheres check book Mom taking baby mall So can go flying now want Me Its bedroom nightstand thought wanted spend some time together wife Dont ridiculous Theres sale baby shoes ladies pur ses Ill see later ACT 3 After leaves begin gather up rest things go flying car finally loaded just turn key first drops rain begin hit windshield Back house looking rerun Wings Star Trek something End Jims little play recognizes scenario very familiar great deal homes owe great deal respect gratitude spouses special thanks following pictures express enjoyment several District Ill mod elers November 1991 137 Martin Hauser enjoyed meet Jerry Feck Ray DeFrahe Shelby OhioFrick Frack BAM Memonal Day Breakfast Peter Cooke float flies Bill Kunert ran model registra new North Startion Shelby Rn Inhnonn hia Rnannar RipE flrnmnr roC.rna fran reps John Robertson hangs Fathers Cub Thanks AVP Dave Ellis Joe Vislay supplying photos Involvement various governmental agencies has proven very valuable States within district have developed Adopt-A-Highway program club willing little work some very positive pub licity adopt section highway Delaware Disinot Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia REPORT DISTRICT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21 1 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1346 Cumberlund Dr Harriuonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Pernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobacci 6406 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 Meetings according latest listing 158 Chartered Clubs District IV district largest long shot some differences between largest district tend much spread out Very large metropolitan areas contain large numbers clubs no areas comparable size district fact creates somewhat problem terms getting around visit people might alternative have tried get different types functions possible during year has worked out well enough keep informed what going general terms does answer prob lem contact individuals District meetings held past really economically practical have watched results such meetings other districts well have membership numbers thousands can get between 50-100 people show up meeting getting much value event something better Some discussion has taken place concerning holding re gional meeting western part North Carolina develops fall could have much better situation meeting could held time convenient majority members Distances traveled individuals would minimal Discussions could relate needs particular area district entity Several meetings would increase potential improved attendance point meetings would become very practical would welcome group clubs tak ing action organize such events Give call 804 296-2662 drop note can come up something practical Incidentally need list contest mailings other non profit use let know District list divided state listings can ask just what need looking listing business purposes please contact AMA Headquarters Waiver Liability statement time read will have seen statement ModelAviation probably have received membership renewal form relating requirement sign Waiver Liability would like make statement own regard have consistently written comments concerning votes etc Ex ecutive Council meetings have done because think such comments should source prevent inconsistencies matter dealing above statement feel calls explanation voted against Waiver Liability Statement vicepresidents Districts 10 11 also voted against require ment will make sign statement before can renew mem bership problem item presented meeting concerned information Unfortunately good chance statement signature might essential problem asked vote topic title Waiver Liability statement being presented lawyers yet presented copy Waiver further insinuated would pos sible us comprehend subject event am going vote anything fully covered meeting have enough problems being misled sub jects going off half-cocked no explanation problem need sign Waiver renewal form send hope will statement ModelAviation fully explains just what Waiver provides Needless say question large lawsuits insur ance still need halt insurance major driving force Academy other things should involved yet entirely too much time energy cost goes aspect organization Insurance has minds reason membership quite some years al ways should work return time deeply involved Indoor Free Flight Indoor Free Flight event flown actively thi Goddard Space Flight Center boosters activity Tom Vallee member Goddard Space Flight Center Model Club Tom talked some members Japanese Indoor Team World Championships last year about possibility holdin1 Postal Contest FAI Stick FiD resulted Postal Contes Mini-Stick between Japan England United States suc cess event led Japan vs United States FiD event Thi USA team flew three rounds day June 23 29 NASA Auditorium Japanese team flew six rounds Nationa Memorial Youth Center Tokyo July 15 results order Tom Vallee Hideya Enomoto Daniel Belieff Philip Kleinert Hidehart Odagiri Shigeyoshi Nonaka Tom says thinks USA Team got bit lucky since thE Japanese site turned out less ideal certainly tC take away outstanding effort three fliers Unitec States contest will held again next year will considerec major contest Japan good possibility team fron West Coast will enter planning Bob Randolph progresses planned fliers interest Indoor competition should con tact Tom 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying sites Progress has made acquisition couple o sites District problems several programs foi getting new sites situation especially club has lost sitE alternative potentially deadly club few instan ces flying rights have granted nearby clubs majol problem clubs already operating capacity terms o possible air time Rules such limiting number planes tht air time also create difficulty local support suppor can vital another club would ask provide wher ever possible nearby clubs have problem members thai invited use another clubs field need exercise utmosi courtesy observe other clubs rules letter Any abuset will create serious consequences others Please take advantage services materials available fron AMA Headquarters involved field search Acad emy has accumulated much reference material support hat access documentation can become part package yo put together working individuals authorities yourt should use itlE Muffler ST3000 using Campbells soup can r r~iIr EN 6 -- LJ BAE AIL#S4 $7 OOC 3 coPEtL 00 ffAODI uIOT OL OCR p4a 70 Cca3oK5 31 cP6i TuBE 70 uV7ENc/. 4M0ri i"Cl 7 FLANGe 7k1E 957OFF C0P6RL MOOEi./ MOO/I vw SDAcke r Io Cl IC#DEL 5oU cA 3/ycop j woo $A55 k-5 TUBe CuT Levr-ii 702u7 MuDy Alto A/ISLe CAN C va*eo 138 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Penoacois FL 32514 Linde Cooley 10112 yew St Giboonoilie FL 33534 Gostano Olan 0-12 Frailas Gosynabo PR 00657 Jeorno M 1000 Edwards 600 Mimoos New Albany MS 36652 Karl Hansel RN 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Frequency Coordinator 50mm Fieldo P0 Boo 1063 Stricidand Rd. Intedacben FL 32046 Pbone 604 664-2517 Riobard Jackson 2116 Thomlee Or. N Charieslon SC 26405 Joan Martin 2160 Tiaelaii Ave. Miami FL 33133 0106 Patton 76S Bailey Brook Circle Birmioghaw AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Or. Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Riwert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycanrore Manchester TN 37355 Gossip first . Julie Woods important RC Pattern Judge Mississippi has ordered tell husband Hervey has recovered 1984 illness back flying toy airplane again RC Pattern Bill Beaty prestigious Director Mem phis confides So far have promoted $8000 contributions restore WW Iis famous B-17 Memphis Belle year new location again Oc tober 12-13 Come see yourself Bill proud Mem phis Belle flyable again will have post armed guard 24 hour day see someone doesnt leap fly Bir mingham Alabama middle night great airplanes war Red Scholefield Gainesville Florida wants know Jim Whitley former fa mous flier Red dont know Maybe somebody else reading will know Ken Kortness important City Manager Kingstree South Carolina starting club three different groups Free Flight Con trol Line RC Ken wants three AMA rule books faction Ken ran out rule books just got another boxful yesterday theyre going out Im dozen behind Ken flies Kingstree air port City Manager members lucky have Ken Ill bet doesnt have speck trouble out anybody club think about minute Last week drove south Alabama cover big event CD Bill Bell Contest Manager Harry Wicksell staged King Peanut Scalemasters Regional Qualifier #1 Dothan Al abama showed up Everybody good time Bill Bell said Wheelless Airport might closed next year hell have new spot happens snap Mel Whitley Frank Thomas front Mels magnificent British Hawker Sea Fury 26 pounds OS Twin four-stroke really nice model Mel came up Florida Frank came down Nashville attend Dothan affair Jim Wilkinson Panama City showed up Bills Dothan King Peanut affair started feature picture waitI have much better picture him snapped Clanton Alabama bust month earlier below switched pictures because camera took Dothan filter prob lems gentleman behind Jim helper Monty Beville Stuka very nice air plane Earlier year Jim took first Mobile Alabama contest Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society sent picture Mike Kelly John Hayes launching Radio Controlled Soarer present May18 contest camera busted Dwight Goodman president ot Mur freesboro Tennessee Modelers has asked mention Rutherford County Board Education Laverne High School principal Carl Buckner assistant principal Jan Stauffer maintenance supervisor Les Wilson helped provide high school space Dwights annual swap meet Dwight promises pictures next year Warren Heinfeld Fruitland Park Florida has come up nice new way control fliers fun-fly contest shown low board says Erwin made help Erwins wife board shows green until flier removes card board shows red place fliers AMA card slot believe Erwins last name Gajinton can read Warrens letter cor rectly very nice control board Thanks Er win Warren County Commissioners Bradenton Florida arranged use county property club flying field Yearly payments$10 So whats next club has annual Man atee County Appreciation Day club thanking county officials annually consideration Myself Ive AMAs board directors 18 past 20 years Ive never seen before Dan says lots credit goes Dick Coles pix Shown l-r Rick Mixon MCRC president Jim Staples land acquisition Joe Miller Parks Recreation Lori Ann Harris Man atee County Commissioner Dick Coles Contest Director Kent Chetlain County Commis sioner CD Dick has just handed Commissioners nice appreciation plaque Club president Rick has mike hand left Any District V members reading Ill make deal promote similar scene showing appreciation landlord Ill run flap right full blown first line think Shakespeare said human virtues gratitude least Looks like good way hold flying field What think November 1991 139 -lere important picture important message club America scratching boonies place fly Any club looking flying field looking some blessed way somehow hold read Editor Dan Hunt MCRC clubs Sport Flyer explains Shown above picture overaii scene Dothan Lots Giant Scale modelers Illinois / Indiana Kentucky Missoun DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard RI 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higgionville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2461 Work 616 64-7121 Fax 616 564-7766 Cal BOel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1606 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 2 hasnt happened District 6 members will getting bal lots near future Please vote Youll notice Im running un opposed please vote anyway other districts election year please place vote wisely some very good candidates running against incumbents Some times its good have change clubs district have used districts scanner least once Paul says heavy schedule scanner summer months help out purchased new scanner district hope helps July started off having stay home first weekend could annual inspection Cheetah glad see pass flying colors Alas also meant stay home instead getting out see some second third weekends found sunny Lawrencevilie Illinois Nationals year decided spend time Nationals instead trying jump back forth home So Nationals six days comment got several times last year was missed you missed Nationals year didnt look hard enough Sorry missed Gene Nevin thing came out Nationals really struck home Soaring site test made narrow-band systems fleet 46 Sailplanes different channels lined up turned radios control models fact heard 24 counted thermal hope nobody blinked guess new frequency plan narrow-band equipment works special thanks goes out towns Lawrenceville Yin cennes locals extremely nice us week heard very nice comments local populace thatmade very proud have Alas left lot newly found friends also want send out hearty thanks Tn-County fellas too manned raffle table week build funds scholarship fund Others club busily worked away various events Should visit people again future certainly hope As Nationals came close off Council meeting sunny Muncie looking forward seeing some dirt being pushed around site Wrong paperwork problem delayed work month time read first phase construction should well its way thing came out Council meeting AMA HQ moving Muncie Id guessing told things have happen before happens First will study develop plan associated costs last weekend July found New Castle Indiana door activities Indianapolis FF Foundation support Henry County Convention Visitors Bureau did first Raintree County Free Flight Festival Although turnout less Terry Hreno CD wanted nice time locals watch too hope Sunday better IFFF has some pretty neat plans future years would like make event part larger plan thatll involve teachers around state education program youngsters though its heavy project take think may have good go wish best Indoor meet pleasure presenting Roger Wathen Superior Service Award Ive watched Roger sev eral years worked youngsters Several times saw him sac rifice own flying time contests Juniors could fly instead seems doing what wonder thanks go out Roger After left Indoor meet went north side town visil Henry CO Wright Flyers RC Club fellas have prett nice layout have lots mowed grass open flying area O course block building turning club house helps too Alas stay too short head homc since pretty late day know now ma just drop time since i head up way AMA business often Now lets catch up some photos Unfortunately format use now means photos eat up lot column will able te show photo good about 13 lines print Now its 18 lines equivalent about 27 lines old format Ive got cut back Im going say anything Hmmm Maybe need photos first Jerry Worden club trying out new class 01 Racing using 4-Star Forty hope doesnt turn out like other entry-level Racing event know has have Nelson fl So much entry level Meet Charlie Cappis Gene Wicks Rick Tacket Jim Koch Jerry Worden Gene Barker showing rac ing toys Heres photo couple models owned Lynn Vandemark think felt better see modeis column having put works both de Bolt de signs Champ Cub Cub revamped model built 50s Both just about work out fine models schoolyard fly ing Three channels very simple operation Neat Well thats about photo session See what mean ate up lot space two worth dont think Id like show just dont have space enough Ive got lot backlog too Dang Enough now. 140 Model Aviation Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin DISTRICT REPORT V I Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinetor/AVP Joseph M MasS 5364 English Dr Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2626 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 Jean Lasik 305 PaSi Place Holland Ml 46423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy SaSerlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 46054 Pete Waters has abdominal surgery Pete will recovering next few months Joe Hass will handling district report un til Pete returns best wishes go Pete family speedy recovery last time writings report challenged carry picture bird show around hope youve showed person recently bring up because infectious Two days ago police car parked front house evening car long enough curiosity take hold completing accident report went out talk officer thing led another brought out X-Cell 60 Right away knew someone station interested See works folks Speaking chopper think Ive kept everyone parts chain business day before Michigan Whirlybirds Fun-Fly put upside-down Sorry missed great event got back together thanks Ed Horgas side frames needed time attend ORCHA Fun-Fly next weekend whale good time pun intended ORCHA stands Oak land Radio Control Helicopter Association thanks Jim McCuen Shaun Ettinger excellent day Numerous beginners helped $5 landing fee walked away $30 worth prizes Great job guys always amazing what groups individuals can Livonia Ribcrackers again put swap-shop air show local residents Undaunted rainy weather Saturday beautiful Sunday show went Mr Electric Keith Shaw putting excellent flight demos answering questions Keith spent least two hours discussing things Electric drawing discharge curves schematics such rain-soaked car windows Again great time special events put human dynamos upcoming write Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly gan idea Darrel Watts Darrel started simple two-day fun-float-fly last year Learning event organized another past spring great Darrel has now put together bash September 14-15 includes free fuel reception head quarters hotel Saturday evening hotel across street largest shopping mall state non-fliers few miles flying site Paula staying hotel though live nearby snows weekend well have good time Another great fall swap-shop put Indian City RC year will held October 20 has moved larger quar ters Ramada Southgate Michigan tables fill up quickly Its always good see old friends As fall approaches clubs resume normal indoor meet ing thought club functions meetings run come mind Ed Saumier Skymasters introduced operation plan elected president have seen before club operates core officers run dayto-day activities separate operation meetings Club members welcome attend meetings neat part about regular membership meetings almost 100% airplanes Numerous guest speakers have introduced new ideas products meeting spent discussing care feeding use transmitters What lively educational dis cussion Almost two hours spent beginners experts learning other meeting includes raffle show-and-tell two meetings month never enough time too topics Unconfirmed rumors indicate officers have fun operation meetings too Speaking topics local Amateur Radio group also looking support its activity least area members will ing come meeting talk about new code-less licen ses now available modeling use group will teach necessary course provide examiner Next month Ill try have little other parts district Good flyingE PR Cant pg 128 Continental Airlines Historical Society fine nostalgic exper ience am sure glad came party point story apart telling Headquarters staff usually well occupied getting model aviation story out give example club involved local aviation peo ple local leaders other fields local administration perhaps can find opportunities like just AMA HQ people can push image model aircraft model avi ation higher level club member can same really takes some involvement some willingness some work AMA district vice-president has booth can borrow just ask get free handouts brochures etc have call write AMA Reston well ship some first-class stuff free charge like some other clubs make up own handout advertise club needs skills Public relations image enhancing something can should safe flying club does needs get message out club runs good mall show does clubs have adopted schools doing doing well member puts his/her best foot forward community helping cause model aviation need time really isnt work fun something positive nice letter home Amelia Earhart Brad Greenwood Atchison Kansas sent us thank-you sending materials him help class youngsters Atchison Junior High School Bob did show-and-tell session 150 sixth graders 25 time talk about model aircraft model aviation fun skills provides photo shows couple kids sign back pickup Thanks too Brad Fayette Flyers Fayette Georgia have just completed sec ond year working Peachtree City Elementary School AdoptA-School effort has well received faculty advisors Delta Dart building classes rubber-powered models flown gym nasium hot air balloons also used active flight exercises As homework assignment participants given job build ing protective housing shield egg breakage six-foot fall Another assignment build airplane grab bag items found around average house fall 1991 saw start third season Fayette Flyers working lucky young people photos show some club members involved Good luck continued success Thanks RD Andy Anderson Public Relations Sec retary club providing information next month Muffler design using Iawnmower muffler .-,rr4r * r.d OwJ* Ad CdAr5e-O unV AR Qu#onE AA/ sa QUA V** flat - COMfl7d es mber 1991 141 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanlield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Aharea Imiajans New Mejdco Odahoma Texas Iflhfl DISTR ICT REPORT VIII Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N YaJe Dr Gatland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Greaens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Roage LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrena 14624 Bear Creek Pass Auntin TX 78737 LDistriCt IX IMAA Rally Giants held Irving TeXas hosted Irving R/C Flyers Association didnt make missed good time lots beautiful models Contest Directors event Tommy Meyer Dennis Cassatt gentleman did out standing job behalf participants entered could enjoy flying model airplanes what its about following photos few models entered IMAA Rally Lee Moore San Antonio Texas Hall Springfield Bulldog Beautiful modell close up Forest Edwards en gine mounted John OBriens Russian P0-2 model Don Bell Fort Worth T Birds showing off Kermit Frog model Mr Froggie Gene Hempel District 8 vice-president visiting members IMAA Rally Giants held Irving Texas John OBrien Kingaland ended Friday Good food great band enjoy Texas immaculate Rus- evening sian Poiikarpov P0-2 engine machined built Forest Edwards California Please forget vote upcoming election District 8 vicepresident need support 142 Model Aviation unaries orevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Marrymen Green Norman 01 73072 Grant Wilson Tulsa Oklahoma B-36 built Control Line model kit converted RC George Barnes Rosenourg exas win nis ver saw beautiful modeis Georges model flew very well ladles responsible processing paper work insure modeiers great time L-R Pam Carson Jackie Witt Becky Speck Gali Longeil JoAnn Meyer Congratulations ladiesl beautiful DC-3s belong Tom Hoimaley McAllen Texas TTA markings American Airlines model beiongs Guy Lowe New Orleans Louisiana Navy DC-3 belongs Larry Steptoe Zachary Louisiana Olen Rutherford New Blame Arkansas showing off 1-1901E Bird Dog interior cabin model work love scale realism Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT is McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 Corn puServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3268 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carnngton ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rickeita 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 District Doins. AVP Tom Boyd Nebraska continues September column Nebraska club information Grand Island Modelers last fall accomplished task get ting new field city water department land Beautiful grassland shaded parking activities area completed full club control City Council support help Excellent PR work paid off group Grand island flying site before improvements about picture after Improvements guys Wed like see city ended up partnership 70-some Hastings Skylarks flying high year after ded icating renovated paved flying field last fall signing 15year lease used lot special PR sold advertising sup port effort Hastings Skylarks paved site dedication day Advertising support signs Good idea guyslooks like might able expand year year sponsorship Colorado. regret Don Atwood AVP Denver area has formed us move out District Business opportunities availed themselves Don has moved California son will missed local contests wish best new location Dennis Patterick president Sunnyside Aviation Glenwood Springs Colorado shares club has experienced another suc cessful mall show fun-fly though poor weather kept crowd smaller last year Roger Shook instructing Maft Jaeger Roger valuable asset club spends time instructing new filers time own flying club needs Roger because what its about get ting new members air proper instruction cameraman local TV filming background Charles Abbate Pueblo Colorado sends following picture report Sky Corral R/C Club recently held its annual mall show Pueb lo Mall complete types models club posters listing var ious activities held last three years become involved club modeling activities AMA brochures available handouts well club mem bership flying field meeting times information Video tapes area fun-fly activities Tournament Champions Striking Back Lake Havasu shown throughout day E Sky Corral RIC Club great time sharing hobby/sport public November 1991 143 Part mail show display Marathon column begins District Two candidates VP Joe Beshar John Grigg George M Meyers District Four candidates Howard Crispin Brad Booth District Six Jim Sears District Eight Gene Hempel Charles Stevens District Ten Regg Keyawa Bev Wisniewski Good luck rounded corner pulled Mid-America International Airport Lawrenceville Illinois could see Na tionals have stayed two years exception 950 heat 95% hu midity Just know Vincennes diana Lawrenceville about 10 miles away Illinois airport Nationals about middle both Lawrenceville side airport huge accommodates prac tically events event held away airport Sailplane competition held Lincoln High School Vin cennes course Free Flight guys Nationals another date report coming Sailplane compe tition previous day said over 30 planes air timea lot same thermal expanded fre quency program seems doing its job Pictured below Senior contestant Chip Mas chal first place Two Meter second place Standard Class Open contestant Jerry Arana third F3B fifth Standard Class Jun ior contestant Scotty Peterson fifth TwoMeter fifth Standard Class various forms competition have witnessed quizzed Sailing seems purest objective event Land right string seven minutes impressed have always loved quietness Sailing Pic tured below another District Ten contingent Roger Chastain Don Vickers Blayne Chas tam couldnt find note made faring know Blayne some firsts seconds lengthy conversation Roger opened eyes intricate construction precision beauties Good job Sailplane guys Mid-America International Airport like three-ring circus loved Helicop ters end Pylon going crazy another five Control Line events going once two sets Pattern going runway center Control Line really got attention CL Combat CL Carrier CL Speed Man what excitement Nationals great Lets take break check Darwin Barrie reading flying season winding down US Ari zona beginning bring goodies back out fly summer building projects Thats right summer building projects can now fly Sailplanes again thermals have mellowed down point wings dont get ripped off have invisible tornadoes everybody else calls thermals Powered aircraft dont have fight density altitude much just comfortable out field hope everybody reads interest AMA News section Model Aviation Im sure have opinion comment Dont keep yourself Write letter importantly send Send copy VP Headquarters Also read what District Column way com municate nearly 30000 members District VP cannot send mailing per year membership budget structure way Something wrong folks State thoughts Again offer goes out winter visitors will visiting Phoe nix metro area state matter Drop line Ill send list clubs flying sites area now deal didnt sound like much planned sudden turns out absolutely out rageous Just such deal put lone RC Flyers Fly AT Barbecue Dot made way lone field chest full Coke salad members brought plate something Wally McCallister charming wife Jer maine brought burgers hot dogs Cokes buns lot Standing middle dishin out Jermaine McCallister As werent enough bring food Wally also supplies entertainment Well almost entertain ment After sun goes down Wally lights up night time Old-Timer Im sure kit its covered transparent MonoKote lights up like kite sunlight said al entertainment Pictured below Joe Marine Joe also built light-up Old-Timer Joe Marine President lone RCers pos ing good 100km Cap 21 Both guys put up magic behold lit up sky like space ship carrying ET few cars sauntered nearby road can imagine looking out window UFO flying formation car Gads Bulletin Fred Brigeman Knights Round Circle annual Control Line auction will held Tuesday November 12 1991 club meets rear Ana heim Public Library Euclid Avenue 14 mile south Ball Road Anaheim interested modelers invited bring unwanted items Control Line preferred auctioned off portion proceeds items sold goes club treasury excellent chance RC people get rid old CL stuff thats lying around gathering dust information contact KOTRC vicepresident Fred Brigeman 714 667-7178 after 700 pm Heres thats back burner too long leader another great club Denny Baker Bayside RC Club Denny Baker yours truly exchanging patches Denny Baker charming wife too long Barbara got together fan fly Woodland Davis Aeromodlers field handing out District stuff introduced liquid refreshment called Home Run Youre Out Bags Are Loaded some baseball name have since become best friends Denny vited down Bayside meeting glad attend guys great est Denny havent forgotten tape See ya Crows Landing Visits clubs and/or events pleasure ya got coming up give call Its vote time again system good people support Get volved vote Leading Edge Regg 144 Model Aviation X AAizofla California Hawaii / Navada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Homa 1916 961-6637 Corn~Na addrass EMAIL 7624747 inIp mascnai erry Arana ana cotty Peter son showing off wings Lincoln High School Vincennes indiana Waily McCallister burger-meister lone Flyers Check out fun-loving people gath ered feedin table sound chow bell mioger nasiuun von vicers ana Blayne unas tam displaying winners Jermaine sewing up outstanding platter Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ave NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 Vancouver WA 98684 Turn CashmanTorn McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al CulverDave Mallens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83876 Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 15th Ax 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator L atson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Some District Officer news Tom Cashman has contact Free Flight Community district has resigned AVP Hes help needed him its hard see him go Nationals will Corvallis egon couldnt Configure field could run safe Nationals sev eral problems number problem would have have full-scale aircraft flying over contest areas Possibly could shut down entire airport might work remains seen ever lost another Northwest Na tionals have some encouraging words about another site Stay tuned point looks like best guess Nationals will Chicopee Massachu setts late June hope weve try ing get back some time Dave Cobb wrote OMAS marked its 10th year club summer Hope 10th two-day Fest success have best sites around run super fly-in sizes aircraft have thoughts about col umn format Perhaps will use new mat folk ModelAviation will give parameters like idea larger picture format seem lose much smaller format Well see Chuck Bessett following say about some Narrows R/C club doings Hes president newsletter editor July 6-7 Narrows R/C Team AMA show team put air show Tacoma Nar rows Industrial Airport past guys have showed up werent allowed fly year small aircraft flying time full-size ones flew two hours day least two aircraft sky times front row seats full-scale stuff people like Bob Hoover Tex John son doing stuff counted 24 Sailplanes air time over Vincennes Indiana summer Soarers also put some 40-plus Sailplanes out field turned radios once see what would happen Nothing moved no glitches also counted District Xl pilot amongst Soarers Out clear blue sky Tom Brightbill showed up after hed told couldnt make Uh huh did find best restaurant around spite directions Oh well NWSS Tournament will Van couver British Columbia year will over time read teresting read Gary Brokaw joke about whether hed need passport compete can fit own joke Stuntathon 91 took place June 22-23 Space Center Kent Bob Emmett CD well-run meet Saturday time Old-Time Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Pre cision Aerobatics Sunday two World Championship team members among contestants Paul Walker US Alan Resinger Canada Both freely shared fly ing experiences knowledge both ginner advanced fliers helps lot trying learn ropes note Don McClave won both Old-Time Nostalgia Stunt spent Sunday judg ing Bob Parker Bob Emmett could compete Expert class next weekend Bladder-Grabber 91 best Combat best prizes around 49 contestants came over USA down Canada across ngrad note Tom Strom RC Racing Contest Board member District Xl took fifth new wrinkle Com bat tried shut-off device may answer flyaways Actually second time devices use some tried Northwest Regionals device simple effective would like info contact John Thomp son 1145 Birch Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Noted Walla Walla Prop Twisters newsletter now being edited Fran Walker discussion president Dale Christen sen about securing battery pack ing sure connector cannot come loose mentioned two aircraft came grief Slope Soar er powered job Also newslet ter picture swap meet four aircraft including two F4Us P47 A6M2 Zero shows newsletters getting better better pictures formatted columns long way mimeographed stuff yore Marty Hall came through some stuff about Water-N-Wheel contest Mid Night Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Seems like contest events structured could fly off either water land success brought contestants clubs Soldotna Palmer Anchorage AVP Tom McCowen placed fourth Scale Sounds like weather wasnt bad werent major problems have promised info Speaking Alaska have superb builders far Northwest volved Scalemasters operation have shown Alaskan modelers equal anybody anywhere Jim Terrell Anchorage Alaska Jim very active member Alaska RIC Society flies Pattern well Scale picture Jim Short Skyvan took second static Claude McCulloughs Waco finals picture too small let tell sweet aircraft Among other things has re versing variable-pitch props can back take-off position gear sprung correctly Scale operating hydraulic shocks servooperated cargo doors other scale hinged/latched doors spinner used static judging fabricated out solid alu minum bar stock Jim retired high school band director using saxophone springs make windshield wiper arms logical Sure weighs around 20 pounds 10 kg uses two OS 46VFs go wish could see aircraft yourself its great job outstanding craftsman some pictures supplied Art Ward new show team manager NW R/C Flight Demo Team work note demonstration RC stuff least two people Bill Darkow Chuck Bes sett fly Control Line crowds Bill writes Flying Models Sam 8 ed itor Skyraiders Newsletter Chuck president Narrows R/C Club mentioned earlier Chuck never strays far CL roots picture Chuck holding Jet Formation groups delight crowd Greg Emmett left Marcus Mann both Gig Harbor show AMA Cubs White Wings Gliders Lastly look some kids participating ever-popuir cndv drnnfl November 1991 145 Heres Art Ward himself paper glider Very fast roll rate craft insists nn hpino flnwn jnoidp-dnwn h Box 176 W 7ENO w 10005 Cant Fly Only Half Airplane aint funny McGee lot youngsters try ex pected disastrous results disappointment rather obvious front half rear half model wont fly Neither will left half right half fly yes lots beginners try what worse flying scale kit manufacturers urge buyers attempt am talking about rubber-powered Free Flight kits Usually gasolinepowered Free Flight Control Line kits recommend engine pro peller fuel combination least somewhat adequately matches airplane rubber-powered models especially flying scale models often pretty sad affair leaves half airplane Put fact down notebookdo right nowa rule-of-thumb aeromodeling propeller rubber motor combination equals importance rest airplane repeat rest times have finished gluing papering consid ered model finished because now could say have left to stick prop hook up rubber Yes youve finished building prop box right model Does have correct pitch correct diame ter right thickness right length rubber propeller model Most beginners depend solely contents kit very big mistake after bought kit expecting have everything model airplane know man ufacturers trusted expect success solely contents box indeed stuck what get likely big disappointment have take granted will need supplement kits contents scrap box sure comes handy Usually old line well-established kit manufacturers still producing out-of-date flying scale kits sale rather flight Lately however am happy report small conscien tious manufacturers really interested model fly well have included kits fairly decent props maybe enough rub ber recommend get know manufacturers purchase products will still need supply different plastic props try better yet learn carve own make props plastic cups formed balsa blades big older manufacturers out date Modelers no longer satisfied build model just put shelf Some manufacturers flying scale models heavy attempt add enough rubber cant get little hole nose model anyway Now good modelers know substi tute lighter wood change design open up nose well make satisfactory propeller use proper amount rub ber beginners know What suggest ginners start make changesto see lightand end existence beginners know firm thinks little flying qualities its mod els actually recommends right plans builder tie string wingtip whirl thing around head So repeat lightweight well-designed model please con sider selection proper propeller proper power equal importance rest entire airplane After ef fort achieve long flights after purpose flying models Fortunately note old-line manufacturers dont seem advertising much anymore magazineshurrah can still find kits hobby shops Avoid like plague good Indoor flier will have just good propeller mod el No will have whole drawer full propellers model box props will vary diameter pitch total blade area location area ahead rear spar things im portant give different results good Indoor flier will have best quality rubber can buy will also have rubber stripper can slice rubber exact thickness thinks best 005 inch makes difference will also vary length loop will note height site airs temperature hu midity check notes permanent notebook use ex perience select best combination model particular day Perhaps notes will tell him what use result previous flying result previous testing testing now tests will change combination until satisfied reaching close models full potential maximum duration possible As beginners ready exacting can make start important thing Making start methodical adjustment advance upwards ranks beginners start remain beginner So start should consider prop rubber included kit likely inadequate task flying model airplane Try other propellers Change amount rubber See what happens Make change time note change what does models flight did buy big loose-leaf notebook didnt Put informationthe date prop rubber number turnsin notebook now way becoming ex pert Yeah know early state pretty much working dark experimenting cut-and-try will learn what makes model fly will learn make fly longer higher farther model airplane building flying really starts fun Heres new model company very definitely has best interests modeler mind producing kit Convertable latest kit Peck-Polymers will definitely produce com plete airplane rank beginner fairly large will have carve own propeller think modelers should able Sandy Peck very proud new kit Dietrich Convertable old-timer rubber-powered plane received its name because its ability perform both ROG ROW kit includes quality diecut balsa 15-in propeller blank molded windshield tissue rubber motor clear concise plans instructions photo Sandy Peck hand-launching Dietrich Convertable equipped three pontoons off-the-water flying complete kit worth its cost $2895 might available local bobby shop try can buy directly PeckPolymers PO Box 710399 Santee CA 92079-0399 adding packaging postage costs $250 live California $174 state sales tax kits stock number PP032 As models keep tail Convertable light Ill see next month So long 146 Model Aviation Dietrich Converlable
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/11
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AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AERONAUTICS SOUND& MODEL Howard Crispin Jr month will take look some mufflers designed large engines Operators Giant models Scale models should take look designs mufflers may fit particular stallation will certainly provide some guidelines application Competition Radio Control Scale calls effective muffler out giving definitive information what constitutes such de vice result fliers install what amounts nothing exhaust extractor outcome RC Scale aircraft among noisiest being flown today Its true some com petition models such Pylon Racers might louder flown sites Scale Giant models also create footprint Scale models have flight fortunate thing compliance rule estab lishment proper guidelines difficult cases necessary plan ahead adequate provision made stallation good muffler exhaust pipe Recent articles press tube have discussed Americans increasing problems hearing us sport model aeronautics consider dB levels subject ears time start up engines true us make considerable effort making planes quiet AMA has established recommended sound level 90 dBA 9 feet intended assist us operating within environ ment permitting continued activity given locality says nothing about own exposure start run up engines within 1-2 ft ears have 90 dB 9 ft loud 2 ft Its neighborhood 103 dB engine/muffler registers 105 dB 9 ft today youll have neighborhood 118 dB 2 ft away Youre definitely operating areas can cause permanent damage hearing should very concerned aspect question Look good muffler future Mufflers Three different options presented consideration month possibility rather simple modification existing Quadra muffler Split muffler fit install plate cut piece steel File down close fit inside existing muffler drawing gives approximate sizes corners need fit ted isnt much information available say critical tabs gas passage plate must welded inside center stock unit essential parts muffler vibrate modification sent Douglas Wall Forrest City Arkansas says very significant reduction sound level attained using plate Another months designs also Douglas utilizes muf fler used lawn mowers other engines readily available small engine shops hardware stores other places unit adds about three ounces weight Quadra 35 installation Douglas has muffler soft-mounted using mounts described earlier article 30% Laser Some mower mufflers have sin gle tube end goes center second tube should added match existing piece important because isnt in-line installation have balance both halves exhaust leave Quadra interface connection between new add-on unit old muffler other adapter piece heater hose common screw hose clamp Deflectors may made suit exhaust directability installation Douglas says reduced sound about 7 dB installation has since used same unit Quadra 42 similar results feels superior com mon in-line installation type muffler no apparent increase back pressure often occurs in-line installations next photo shows modified muffler third unit somewhat ditterent comes trom Bert Baker Scale RCer Everett Washington muffler intended use SuperTigre 2000-3000 engines will serve similarsized engines muffler design meets Berts concept having minimum six times displacement muffler volume next photo shows basic unit required muffler suggest use bouillon chicken broth cans because theyre easy clean Continued page 133 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0 ExecutIve Director Vince Mankowaki 5 Director Operations Robert Volsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Galialee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 5 Oomptmiler Lynn Coiiins 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styisa ems Manager Reggle Wattereon 0 Director internal CommunicstionlEducation Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roaa B McMuiien 0 Events coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum curstor Hurat Bowers S Genersi counsel Joseph Geiwicks Feiix Gora RFK&D November 1991 127 AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents drawing tor scale provic y tert bert says will fit radial-engine-cowled airplanes such P47 Zero BT-13 next photo shows installation BT-13 AMAs Executive Councii equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided apace month AMA News pubiication What say apace however matter personai viewpoint aoie reaponsibiiity author whcee views may may represent olficisi position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey S tyles rector o Marketing Washington-National Airport celebrated its 50th year service public June 15-16 1991 AMA behalf its members work closely Metropolitan Washington Airports Author ity Washington Airports Task Force job Airports Authority manage operations Dulles International Wash ington National airports job Task Force promote use expansion traffic facilities both locations Being affiliated groups gives Academy sport model aviation high visibility federal people major de partments also shows us off airlines aircraft manufacturers other aviation-oriented groups contacts help Head quarters staff better job areas interest impor tance AMA members Through connections invited part birth day party put AMA display Butler Aviation hangar Along several airlines Continental American Delta United TWA etc various cities along routes major business associations got space electricity warm welcome no cost AMA Naturally jumped chance because knew high gov ernment officials would hand Interior Aviation Parks Corps Engineers etc would great chance wave flag model aviation interests members So eve party erected booth installed videotape player monitor took along cutaway model show people radio works miniature aircraft cutaway model pro file P-51 Mustang generously provided AMA Tom Runge pres ident Ace RIC Higginsville Missouri also brochures documents give away tell people about aspects model aviation lucky enough AMA employee going man booth weekend assistant Bill Baker off lllinoi Outdoor FF Nationals Other AMA people tied up othe official events So bright early Saturday drove 75 miles ron home National awaited influx people event beei well publicized radio TV newspapers because reall big thing Washington DC turned hot sticky crowded satisfying day highlights arrival o 1940-vintage DC-3 restored owned Continental Airline Historical Society government bigwigs invited take Saturday sight-seeing ride over District Columbia surround ing countryside mouth watered time aircraft started ui took off sound propellers engines brough back lot memories Having lived England first came USA 1948 durin WW II saw lot C-47s flying both before after D-Day airplane grace style character AMA display righ next Continental Airlines overheard might som empty seats DC-3 two flights planned Sunday morn ing So like kid came really early Sunday hung aroun waiting word As luck would have seat avai able took instant pilot great guy ably supported experienced co pilot two charming stewardesses senior stewardess ha stopped AMA booth earlier told brother ran hobb shop Carrollton Texas name Gordon Darnell shol known Mikes Hobby Hanger Donna Darnell phoned Gor don told him AMA show tickled because hE recognized name made feel good yoi dont shop Gordon word Hanger spelled way hE uses itto designate aircraft suspended ceiling Taking off DC-3 lovely experience airplane flies thi wing leaves ground gently roar two radial en gines cant tell airborne enthralled flighi after 30 minutes time get back earth man booti because shows starting time approaching would like thani Continued page 14 128 Model Aviation Captain Jim Minor flanked stewardesses Sheri Dickey R Donna DarneIl 1 pose beside 51-year-old DC-3 Donnas brother Gor don Darnell owns Mikes Hobby Hanger Carroliton Texas venerable restored DC-3 Continental Airlines before loading fc another flight over District Columbia Lovely Leah Williams dressed 1950s vIntage United Airlines uniform poses AMA booth 50th anniversary Washington National Airport AMA booth ssndwlched between Continental Airlines Wash ington Airports Authority booths 50th anniversary open house SYNOPSIS-EXECUTIVE rCOUNCILMEETING NOVEMBER 22 1991 9 Executive Council Meeting Synopsis Council brought order 950 am president chaired meeting meeting held July 21 1991 Muncie Indiana following members attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs Florida Executive Vice President Dave Brown Ha milton Ohio VP District Don Krafft Duxbury Massachusetts VP II John Byrne Bayside New York VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford Pennsyl vania VP IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville Virginia VP V Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama VP VI Jim Sears Burgin Kentucky VP VIII Gene Hempel Garland Texas VP IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Colorado VP X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael California VP Xl Ed McCollough Port land Oregon Lance Zellers NAA Approval Minutes minutes April 20 1991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved after disposing mo tion placed floor amend Presidents Report president stated motivated concern safety models overflying builidings people sanc tioned event asked AMA sanction particular event again held same site consensus Council agreed uphold Presidents decision present recommended decision referred Safety/Insurance Committee Com mittee advised deliberate What position AMA should take unsafe sites b Whether continue withhold sanction event ques tion requested again c Should safety code amended deal issue un safe sites attorneys present stated insurance coverage will apply event sanction has denied safety reasons noted IMAA withdrew request use AMAs prop erty Muncie Indiana its 1992 festival decided President would suggest IMAA officers contact Ex ecutive Director work out mutual agreement use prop erty preferably 1993 Additionally President referred committee task drawing up criteria use Muncie facility point meeting president ordered meeting executive session regular meeting reconvened 40 minutes later presentation new migrating-combustion-chamber en gine given flight demonstration made nearby flying field Executive Vice-Presidents Report recommendation AMA ap point new general counsel passed unanimously Council also acted recommendation Safety/Insurance Committees plan Waiver Liability statement signed joining AMA well entrants sanctioned events motion passed 10 three against 41011 noted will cash flow problem toward end year due large part particular accident case bank has already required million-dollar line credit million dollars AMA money has set aside Executive Director Comptroller will meet near future bank officers discuss AMA/bank relationship balloon payment Reston Headquarters building due July 1 1992 reported 40% Model Aviations advertising revenues overdue will aggressive efforts collect EVP further reported close-out patch program Califor nia has resolved lack understandable accounting District 10 vice-president said will accomplished next meet ing Report Executive Director deceased members names will purged computer files consensus agreed families deceased Life members will offered opportunity purchase vacant AMA number will given 90 days respond Also consensus Council approved alphanumeric num bers membership announced preliminary plans Muncie facility grand opening place grand opening will weekend June 13-14 1992 black-tie dinner $100 plate open flying dis plays Nominating Committee Report Minutes Nominating Committee accepted unanimously also agreed principle elected officer may write pay ModelAviation magazine dur ing time office bylaws committee would draft appropriate wording reflect standing rules motion passed 11 against 10 addition consensus dered future nominee must submit list credentials demonstrating necessary qualifications sitting board directors During report Property Development Committee ar chitect described progress date concerning development Muncie property building contract has signed con struction survey has completed building permit ex pected August 1 will immediately followed start construction job should completed approximately 122 days Council approved recommendation Scholarship Com mittee dispersal 1991 scholarship fund 10 two against 3 7 Actions two other recommendations Scholarship Com mittee deferred subsequent meeting Safety Committee Committee recommendation addition safety code passed 11 against 3 abstention 10 addition safety code effective January 1 1992 shall read addition general section item 8 follows case models using rocket motors primary means pro pulsion limited maximum weight 33 pounds series G motor second committee recommendation concerning AMA members operating cars boats accordance safety code na tionally recognized organization referred back committee noting safety columnist Model Aviation may able continue work consensus agreed continue such column under pen someone else full-time em ployee AMA During Marketing Report Council reviewed demographic sur vey mailed sampling membership During Nation als report noted Control Line RC Nationals total count 1004 event trouble-free happy well run Some minor operations problems referred Nationals management Discussion followed concerning selection site 1992 Nationals order preference established 1 Westover AFB Massachusetts June 2 return Lawrenceville 3 Tn-Cities Washington Headquarters will immediately aggres sively pursue Westover Headquarters request establish policy FAI stamps shall required entry AMAs FAI team selection programs approved motions following awards duly moved unan imously carried Distinguished Service Cole Palen Frank Macy Superior Service Frank Costello Bill Fuori next meeting AMA Executive Council November 9-10 Reston Virginia Finance Committee meeting will held October 12 Reston Virginia D November 1991 129 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 Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Vice PresidentDistrict 2 Joe Beshar Oradell New Jersey accepting nomination AMA VP District 2 re sort play words simply state elected will represent District 2 mutual benefit District AMA best ability refer profile follows 1940 Official Class Gas Free Flight world rec ord holder Past president North Jersey RC Club member ship increased 11 135 members Past president Society Antique Modelers SAM membership increased 275 1500 Past president Interstate Flying Club arranged flying Bear Mountain State Park New York AMA Contest Director CDed least two model meets per year Attended Paris meetings serving FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight Committee Directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 Directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program ben efit library Successfully negotiated Bergen County New Jersey authorities establish Bergen County Model Airdrome model airport accom modates 12 Northern New Jersey RC Clubs Conceived directing Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News Published number model articles model magazines Raised two modeling sons Present President Old Time Eagles MAC Re cently inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame Recipient AMA Distinguished Service Award Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Chairman Electric World Championships Team Selection Committee Contest Board member john Gngg Lockport New Yorlc John Grigg seeks vote candidate election office vicepresident District 2 will remember John vicepresident 1979-80 AMA president 1981-86 Now once again asks support come elected vicepresident John has active model aircraft builder flier over 47 years attending contests club meetings trade shows may better informed what membership wants importantly times what membership does NOT want background service AMA membership VP President provides him knowledge understanding Academy kind VP want need Johns employment background again points out management decision-making capability presently configuration manager aerospace firm has worked over 24 years past has design manager engineer designer consultant other en gineering firms Amateur Radio N2IJC en thusiast dabbling hobby enough stay active use six-meter RC frequencies greatest problem communication assumption have achieved statement principal reason should vote John pledges provide necessary com munication keep district membership formed planning activities Academy will provide monthly district news letter clubs including details actions taken Executive Council early information planned actions will affect activity much love dobuild fly model air craft John will accept responses monthly newsletters direction mem bership voting AMA Executive Council ac tions vote John Grigg will provide best voice AMA matters direct repre sentation possible AMA level George M Myers Hicksville New York asked volunteer friends believe will strive whatever best AMA first joined AMA 1942 have aero space engineer modeler life have dedicated much free time teaching people theory practice flying mod els have demonstrated concern facets hobby column Radio Technique 15-plus years am now re tired may have some basis lief time see AMA transition being club promote SCIENCE aer odynamics toward becoming professional organization promote SPORTS model aviation Although trained scientist aeronautical engineer see model tech nology has perfected almost can succeed first model change seems inevitable AMA now large enough move some its work responsibility larger Dis tricts plan work District 2 office credible interfaces state local gov ernments well modelers district assist obtaining holding fly ing sites generate district-level edu cational social flying activities via chartered clubs will lot work District 6 Vice President Howard Cnspin incumbent Charlottesville Virginia Howard Crispin candidate reelection office vicepresident District IV Howard asks vote order continue work pro grams beneficial future Ac ademy Howard has served District Acad emy number ways vicepresident District Some tasks have con troversial nature essential continued activity model aviation United States Two areas have special impact mem bership first effort reduce overall sound level models flight has entailed hundreds hours study research testing engines propellers exhaust silenc ers Great progress has made much still needs accomplished area Service Bylaws Committee Special Inter est Group Committee Ad Hoc Commit tee Membership has also seen reason progress bringing Academy mod ern position other activities have benefit Executive Council Academy especially members District IV Efforts have made promote phases model aviation through visits writeups magazine District IV newsletter classes aeromodeling activity important continued growth Academy both tech nical business practices Howard wishes con tinue dedication performance member Bradford Booth Graham North Carolina ac cept nomination Vice President Dis trict IV intention place stronger emphasis relaying specific wants needs average modeler AMA create direct communication tween local clubs AMA ideas opinions average modeler must absorbed passed along believe Dis trict VP can represent constituents pro posing constructive changes AMA would give control over decision-making back average modeler since membership paying bills background modeler began young boy bought all-wood kit five-inch wingspan 10 No Im 100 years old wonderful thing ever seen very thought little airplane flying made tingle hooked life Thats what its about enjoying sport can grow learn sharing fellowship knowledge link between average sport flier main office must become stronger voice modeler must heard Campaign Statement jim Sears incumbent Burgin Kentucky 1991 finished Ill have spent seven years working AMA vice-president Ive spent long hours writing letters talking going meetings club events etc Thanks having given op portunity feel honored have served VP behalf year must again gamble past accomplishments good enough allow stay another term What have done went bat others wanted away wideband radios voted drop insurance coverages Ive responded quickly communications traveled great deal visit can As sport flier myself Ive repre sented interests sport fliers Ive tried vote fairly issues before us tried frugal money Would like continue Working takes vote Please take time vote candidate running district Few Its way letting us know what want Dont pass up right make choice vote can make difference won 10 votes 1986 could have vote Regardless have mind next vice-president just hope vote 130 Model Aviation Vice PresidentDistrict 4 Vice PresidentDistrict 8 Gene Hempel incumbent Garland Texas name Gene Hempel need vote remain office AMA vice-president eighth district During last two years AMA has period flux Although RC frequency prob lems have resolved large extent other extremely important involvements must handled immediate future Insurance problems exist improperly han dled could shake very foundation Acad emy As member Insurance Committee have spent hours along other com mittee members studying insurance situation next few years will critical bringing insurance liabilities under control position Chairman Safety Committee places unique position being able coordinate two sensitive areas activity facing AMA today acquisition retention flying sites directly dependent upon handle safety insurance programs respect absolutely no substitute experience have experience AMA multi-million dollar publishing insurance company run its Executive Council made up District Vice Pres idents employment managerial po sition engineering business law Texas Instruments have able bring Coun cil years legal experience applies bus iness modeling have active modeler Free Flight Control Line RC models 30 years reasons have earned respect other vice-presidents hope members eighth district want AMA its members enjoy respect richly deserved will work toward end very best ability Please vote today Charles Stevens Pasadena Texas name Charles Stevens am 54 years old have modeling since age 10 have flown Free Flight Control Line Radio Control various times served US Air Force 1957 1960 role Airman Civil Service 1960 1965 got training present job heavy equipment mechanic since working maintaining fire equipment late 1950s able again take up flying modelsthis time radios married wife Marilyn 1962 have four grown children five grandchil dren As family have active Prop Nuts R/C Club since 1980 formed have served president seven 11 years try make district events possible cant make would like due time job restrictions As campaign promises dont believe believe membership AMA important part will make effort see membership district has fair representation decision-making meetings Thank opportunity run office will try best repre sent available you need believe can make AMA better pull same direc tion Vice PresidentDistrict 10 Vote Candidate choice Reginald R Keyawa incumbent Carmichael California January 1 1989 became elected official representing AMA Early term selected staff hard working associates dedicated ourselves unification District Ten buy ing building assisting clubs pro curement preservation flight sites unification efforts led us District Ten symbol rivaled no other district class style distinction Its great see travel throughout district sym bols hats jackets shirts have logged over 10000 miles have excess 100 club visits request have answered over 1000 letters double amount phone calls Work bet Tired little job finished verge some very important developments proposals such creation additional vice-presidential positions give bet ter service District Ten membership will asking AMA funds initiate first regional site District Ten Revit alizing idea financial assistance clubs development own flying fields just few unfinished tasks Yes ballots will coming out usual renewal package Take time re view statements make decision would like represent AMA rather AMA Give shot give vote small fa vor vote Edge Beverly Wisniewski Lake Havasu City Ari zona Academy Model Aeronautics two-prong organization membership service multi-million dollar business business must managed such way benefit service member ship Having run successful business gave knowledge Years gathering information sport fliers passing council mem bers resulted National Rally years working National Championships has given knowl edge experience working AMA local well national level pledge responsive areas modeling offer years experience knowledge Make choice vote Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote November 1991 131 PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 Facets AMA Academy works ways pro mote aeromodeling Most Im sure aware very good insurance program competition activities work govern mentai agencies such FCC FAA addition intent development Muncie facility become involved educational field plans include holding symposia various technical topics conducted concert flying activities activity may aware awarding scholar ships bright young modelers have excelled studies well being involved extracurricular activities program has existence some years has helped young people achieve educational goals year five stu dents awarded total $18000 money comes Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund contributions WEAK Signals Club Toledo Ohio out funds raised Toledo Trade Show year Toledo club contributed $2000 generous gesture invite other model organization inclined also contribute scholarship fund awarded 1991 scholarships Joel Grasmeyer Grand Rapids Michigan James Stewart Missoula Montana Raymond Jungmann Buckholts Texas Andrew Kenedy Florence Kentucky Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania Does scholarship fund really help aspiring students Let share little feedback last years award winners Todd Eigenschink Todd enrolled Rose-Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Indiana computer science young man has done well first year maintaining outstanding 3932 grade point av erage has completed 80 credits out required 198 needed bachelors degree intends overload 20 credits per quarter complete degree three years leaving fourth year employment start masters degree Hes also involved additional life-broadening activities Todd writes told guess survived first year pretty well Im very thank ful AMA scholarship received well giving opportunity enter RC modeling first place enjoy great deal Thanks Todd feedback Keep up good work trust have little time now fly planes Marketing Department PR has very active promoting hobby helping clubs acquire keep flying sitesour fundamental need report press exposure first six months year have reached 7-8 million readers newspapers mag azines journals based circulation media have full-time people Reston aggressively promoting aeromodelingtelling people quality activity deserves support Once public aware extensiveness hobby easier acquire support flying site acquisition etc Headquarters staff Reston Virginia provides services modelers large heart soul AMA aero modeling remains hundreds thousands volu nteers help make work include Council Contest Boards Contest Directors Coordinators club officials etc real work takes place local level interested modelers band together organize club establish flying site hold events kinds Probably hardest workers drive through coun tryside looking areas will make good flying sites knock doors talk property owners and/or twist arms local officials obtain flying field people unsung heroes de serve credit can give Headquarters staff helps information materials per sonal involvement local level real work accomplished local folks Lets give credit deserve letter Sonny Branch president Tallahassee Floridas Seminole R/C Club brought attention recently wrote trials tribulations acquiring developing present flying site over eight year period Sonny justifiably proud what have accomplished including long-term lease site growth membership accumulated funds treasury problems club experienced seem typical clubs usually small core group really gets job done Ive involved developing several sites never easy want acknowledge thanks hard- working club mem bers make possible us enjoy hobby-sport volunteer some capacity build up hobby must understand labors Headquarters staff Reston model fliers AMA exists promote hobby facilitate its development its membership provides resources manpower make aeromodeling what today So hard-working members should proud salute Thanks much helping make wonderful hobby what Muncie Development As know now first stages developing Muncie Indiana property Initially plan create general purpose flying site facility housing musuem activities associated events kinds Development pro ceeding basis need financial resources often asked question related future activities Muncie con cerns intent locate AMA Headquarters activities Coun cil has considering serious question some time since realize disruption costs such move However recog nize long-range benefits cohesive unit functioning lo cation possible long-term reduction operating costs unquestioned probability expansion potential manag ing events kinds much efficiently Accordingly deter mined necessary face question now order able create logical long-range plan July Council session Council unanimously passed following resolution intent AMA Council move AMAs Headquarters operation Muncie diana No deadline established move Various schedules discussed generally conceded required se rious study perperly consider financial logistics personnel matters intent resolution clarify long-range ob jectives nullify rumors setting stage orderly process 132 Model Aviation very nice site developed Seminole RIC Club Tallahassee Florida AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear YouI Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite blank screen blank mind deadline make Its sure hell way start column Oh well least can report bulldozers whatever equipment using first have started Muncie site little luck three four months now will have museum building roads multi-purpose flying site 91 Nationals now history Id have say pleasant recent history weather hot miserably sticky can expected midwestern summer site much improved over last year some CL events otherwise unchanged past So what made such pleasant Nationals Attitude major difference attitude officials local people above attitude contestants what can attribute totally clear concerted effort has made recently improve situation maybe its finally paying off once attitude AMA officials seemed looking excuses prevent someone flying now just opposite way allow someone fly within rules obviously officials seem try allow contestants fly attitude rubs off contestants become less likely abra sive something doesnt go exactly expect Another great innovation years Nationals instituted RC Pattern event contestant required work half day running scores scribing etc Surprisingly well ac cepted contestants resulted couple things would necessarily come immediately mind First obviously solved age-old problem getting enough help Beyond seemed create greater level camaraderie among contestants various classes guys higher classes helping run event naturally accessible give advice newer competitors newer fliers helping run events experienced fliers get up-close per sonal view top competitors learn top guys actually human Another area new appreciation workload seen between competitors judges After sitting hot sun trying concentrate scribing four five hours its lot easier appreciate judges see still working flying later contest Its also lot easier appreciate people power group work dawn dusk week doing thing putting up tents hauling trash fixing generators hauling water cutting grass etc smile faces know hadnt thought until just now am writing what fitting tribute old buddy Johnny Clemens have smiling faces Nationals people wearing patch saying ones Johnny Clemens dedicated Nationals him Johnny would have proud betting man Id have bet will back Law renceville 92 Nationals dont think will able get early enough commitment Air Force go back Westover Massachusetts Fortunately people involved real happy either site Earlier thought Corvallis Oregon would place go site just isnt up what need Nationals Perhaps will later host Team Selection Finals Na tional Rally mail box some interesting letters month Im sure take guy serious wanting aware product pulling leg about mis adventures full-scale Cessna last October either case its bad idea Its called Plane Retain secures model start Now dont think itll work Cessna could save embarrassing accident fly alone Another letter sent AMA member has three young sons registered AMA members two waiting wings has problem new dues structure will cost him $82 memberships 92 other two boys join will $110 Whats worse will now get four magazines six other two boys start will admit hadnt given type scenario thought restructured dues 92 Hmmm think has legitimate complaint cant make guarantees have already discussing options HQ staff Another letter came someone refused entry Wright Patterson AFB spite showing AMA card Judging dates letter circumstance described think misled thinking event going day visiting Air Force Museum catch glimpse some model flying going doesnt mean base open general public model flying club base made up people work base regularly fly weekends base open general public AMA members scheduled event going such contest sanctioned fly-in events scheduled gate guards instructed allow people coming events onto base varies what have to get onto base Sometimes have produce AMA card sometimes simply having model visible car will suffice sometimes have tell model flying gain entry above assumes can find gate open week ends Its off National Road no small trick itself Till Next Month Sound Cont pg 127 assembly quite simple using readily available copper brass materials elbows tubing come plumbing supply store K&S tubing brass sheet available model shops following assembly notes should have little difficulty dup licating unit 1 Cut Y4-in diameter hole can using hole saw 2 Cut flange off -in copper elbow Some elbows may made flange 3 Make muffler mounting brackets out K&S brass 4 Cut %-in diameter brass tubing suit model 5 Silver-solder parts hard silver solder 56% cadmium-free solder Bert says tried flexible coupler between exhaust portion muffler didnt hold up very well piece tubing tween two Ls welded place cut proper length seating Ls copper expands somewhat heat will seal quite well Bert says experiences no leakage around tube free-fitting tube also expedites engine removal have used vibration isolators engine installation will need mount muffler engine mount assembly firewall November 1991 133 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Next The next photo whet appetite knowledge picture something new aeromodeling Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine Next time around will complete description operation report engine D Muffler construction drawings pages 136 During its July22 meeting Executive Council directed two changes will affect AMA members first applications pro duced time forward will include waiver statement ad dition safety code compliance statement AMA members must sign waiver statement reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aeronautics Inc liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused neg ligence statement does diminish negate way insur ance provided AMA members What will however ensure realize dangers modeling spinning prop can cut finger agree sue AMA telling correctly time around model spin ning propeller can cut finger AMA membership quite valuable addition other services AMA provides also provides insurance its members fire/theftlvandalism medical coverage general liability last couple years has become quite apparent new trends emerging trends include suits brought against AMA its own members Times change courts change some changes made AMA will forced begin acting some courts feel should say would running around country policing local private flying sessions stripping AMA licenses pulling patches epaulets off club jackets reason able alternative accomplished through waiver statement whereby members record awareness safety hazards agree sue own organization second item change will visible AMA members will affect sanctioned events contest kit will include waiver claims release liabilities statement participants sign Contest Director witness statement will added flight safety declaration statement Radio Control scale model flight waiver statement currently used participants sanctioned events expanded version little comprehensive wording added application forms statement dicates participant aware modeling presents hazards relieves AMA AMA officials also relieves contest officials negligence suits statement partic ipants sanctioned events comprehensive rules guidelines participate corresponding larger liability sanctioning organizing directing cer tainly regret society has imposed force changes upon us matter self defense step taken would force death penalty AMA itself will grumble having sign name sanctioned event will happy hav ing renewal form returned lack signature mi nor troubles slightly irritating bigger issue feel decay some kind society Back said Pledge Allegiance school war necessary instill sense patriotism enjoyment hobby happy time pride accomplishment great value placed long hard effort days attempted start motor knew assuming risk todays age instant gratification buy-one get-one free wealthy-not-healthy suits seem mound up backs torneys accountants Academy founded such basic principles having fun sharing information banding together mutual strength enjoyment under siege Free Flight success 1991 Free Flight World Championships Yu goslavia AMA member Randy Archer outflew best world now stands World Champion FiC James Parker finished second place FlA Team USA second FlA 10th FiB sixth FiC Congratulations members FAI Free Flight Team managers supporters made trip Yu goslavia especially during time unrest Congratulations also teams great cheering section back USA Free Flight Team Selection Program very best program guys put tremen dous effort great thought program year held terrific finals Lost Hills resulted fine showing team United States World Champion Randy Archer Congrat ulations around job well done Intro-Pilots reminder Attention AMA chartered clubs des ignated intro-pilot 1991 December 31 1991 AMA com puters will erase intro-pilot designation intro-pilot status expires December 31 Clubs wishing designate intro-pilots 1992 encouraged earliest opportunity intropilot status may added AMA records year 1992 Plans now underway grand opening new Muncie fly ing facility grand opening weekend will June 13-14 1992a Saturday Sunday AMA members invited affair will no admission charge landing fee charges etc ginning contact members industry special interest groups others concerning grand opening weekend will formal dinner Saturday night June 13 $100 per ticket celebrate monumental event Monumental bet very first fly ing site national scope operated owned modelers Make plans attend now have produced two videos called AMA Today Volumes II presently working third edition video will available late October early November video will outline some museum items such engines models go over processing memberships will give insight AMA functions provide news national flying site safety information get copy please send $10 AMA tention AMA Today Volumes Ill Some news concerning AMA numbers Deceased life members will deleted record file AMA numbers assigned deceased life members will offered families family decides renew membership numbers will offered membership Remember life memberships still $1000 January 1 go $1500 Also AMA now gearing up offer alpha-numeric AMA license numbers Watch column infor mation concerning availability alphanumeric AMA numbers topical conversation items recently has future Nationals Will soon held solely Muncie Will broken up will next year year after AMA Executive Director can tell what tell him making effort get Nationals Westover Air Force Base June 1992 Nationals Westover would allow Nationals events same site Yes Soaring Helicopter Free Flight door Outdoor events field prospect might return Tn-Cities Washington state well return both Lawrenceville Tidewater Virginia too distant future After completion entire Muncie flying facility quite logical expect Nationals held well Beyond will held answer will come AMA members attending 1992 later Nationals will offered opportunity include preference se lection process Concerning National flying site Indiana has lot dialogue Special Interest Groups input design layout site has very helpful Input Free Flight community unique Pattern fliers speed fliers others have offered suggestions develop assigned areas Free Flighters however will address site lay out differently Free Flighters will say everyone else will say After site has used few times AMA will welcome sugges tions regarding location launch area chase lanes Spe cial Interest Groups will also asked input creation site-use criteria Headquarters looks forward hearing opinions AMA members organize regulate use facility Annual Meeting Annual AMA Membership meeting 1991 held conjunction AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last June 8 meeting opened 8 oclock Off icers Club Annex chaired Executive Vice-President Fol lowing introductions Executive Director reported Phase 1 Muncie project George Steiner gave report use 1991 radio equipment Chairman Sound Committee gave tech nical discussion model sound/noise meeting included op portunity questions answers lightly attended meeting required bylaws informative times quite lively Late news flash Word just looks like combined Nationals Westover AFB June 92 details next month LI 134 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 Connecticut Maine Masoadiusetta New Hampshire Rhode luJand / Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutiin 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 HOulton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Went Wanvick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 0800t Monadnock Balloon Aviation Festival event held June 1416 Dillant-Hopkins Airport Keene New Hampshire visited Ashuelot Valley Flyers June 9 1991 fliers prac ticing event very good afternoon weather beautiful people very friendly having enjoyable time doing what hobby about flying model aircraft have excellent report sent Benjamin Hartley de scribes event detail quite long will have covered two columns shows what can done promote model av iation Thank Ben taking time effort provide report pictures Food thought Has someone ever asked fly airplane have ever asked someone fly airplane What happens airplane damaged some reason Most time owner accepts reasonable manner However have heard seen cases owner becomes quite upset tends blame flier damage regardless cause So about fly someones airplane take time check aircraft completely hope owner will notice caution accept results readily damage occurs Videotape have new videotape AMA called Pilots Ground primarily about IMAA scale airplanes very well done shows some beautiful aircraft would like bor row tape let know worth watching Lyme Disease has mentioned several newsletters mag azines know two people have tested positive Dis trict very real possibility notice unexplained bites have rash see doctor Apparently longer disease goes unattended serious gets have some material could used newsletter want copy let know Ashuelot Valley Flyers Balloon Aviation Festival 1991 June 14-16 1991Keene New Hampshire Well sir weather didnt exactly cooperate Ashuelot Val ley Flyers AVF participation 1991 Balloon Aviation Festival Keene New Hampshire Dillant-Hopkins Airport must counted successful invitation MPA Monadnock Pilots Association group General Aviation pilots Monadnock region AVF admin istered judged model-building contest conducted miniature aircraft display scheduled two days demonstration RC flying Contest entries accepted Friday June 14 demonstra tion flight days contest displays scheduled Saturday Sunday June 15-16 model contest attracted 27 entries decided early miniature aircraft some sort could entered Mo nadnock Pilots Association provided ribbons trophy plaques prizes old standby color-coding blue red yellow rib bons awarded first second third place winners four divisions white green ribbons presented other participants everybody got award some sort efforts Best Show First place winner division also awarded plaque airplane ride classic Aeronca Champ owned Don Champagne president MPA First place fin ishers follow Kit-built division went Neil Starrs gorgeous Proctor Nieuport also took Best-of-Show Radio Control divi sion Al Wards 1A-scale Fly-Baby bipe Bruce Thompsons unbe lievable Monokote covering job scratch-built division Eliot Kimbles quietly elegant Winnie Mae plastic display division Lisetta Silvestris neatly-done JN-4 Jenny Lisetta 10 years old says Jun iors arent interested model aviation D Continued Next Month November 1991 135 New Yod New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT iiohnAMA JByrne1711 Istrict II Vice-President9W 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Lx. Hyde Park NY 12838 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe Piscalaway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Jxxchkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lox SexIer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts speech delivered some years ago Will Rogers aviation booster world-class philosopher globallyacclaimed dispenser wisdom truth asserted hear never met man didnt like cant concur univer sality Wills life-long assessment find upon reflection can subscribe convictions would apply exclu sively aeromodelers Hence can truly profess have never met aeromodeler didnt like assessment would admit strong conviction such optimistic attitude toward fellow-modelers shall continue regard indefinitely sort hallmark Though frequently take sharp issue expressed implied views aeronautical acquain tances upon variety topics certainly does sense amount disparagement display contempt views fellow-modelers may coincide given sit uation As someone has sagely proclaimed may agree what say shall defend death right say Special note Well may go far believe greatest virtue aeromodelers group species will inherent respect another though fact may always show during fairly heated exchange views Basically aeromodelers mutually respectful another am duly proud counted commendable breed Nuff said lest appear have lost candor cost sentimentality Dick Radcliffes dog story Dick vice-president West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 located District 2 impressed newsletter account concerning amusing experience stray pup recently graced clubs flying-site invitation much less expectation lone friendly beagle-hound became quite attached Dick vice-versa extent Dick favored pup most-welcome drink water followed much tail wag ging sated beast So far good right Wrong Whilst cranking engine flight Dick noted amazement newly-acquired canine admirer raised leg across top field-case threatening stance know what sud den threat may well imagine produced immediate instinc tive protective action can imagine instinctively altered attitude toward mans best friend jericho Radio Control Flyers Inc AMA 1156 Bob Schoppe editor Logbook captioned clubs newsletter also aeromodeler experience common sense current issue clubs newsletter Bob has say about buddy-boxes understanding manufacturers have provisions such device older models io frequency mode must same ie AM FM older ones five-pin DIN plug newer ones may use same cable whether AM FM Now other important things need know 1 The transmitter being used slave buddy box does have same frequency master original trans mitter 2 The slave transmitter does have have antenna connected 3 The slave transmitter should have power turned 4 The slave transmitter required display its frequency instructor should check carefully before starting engine controls set same trim direction done properly ramifications obvious simplest terms buddy cable trainer switch does shift controls buddy box make master think using original pots instructor feels necessary releasing switch returns con trol master transmitter potential mishap may averted think current high usage buddy-boxes would bE prudent explain just what happens necessar use agree whole-heartedly have Spectacle Spectacular Assuming need eye-glasses may bE interested following story jubilation published Jack Saw yer editor Prop Wash newsletter club Cape May Count WASP ie Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilot Jacks words Well AMA has just paid back several years mem bership Today saved over $150 newest pair glasses thankt good ol AMA resulting mailing sent out severa months ago enrolled AMA members Vision Eye Plan . savings $150 can buy pretty nifty engine radio l known brands opticians included AMA extra Take ad vantage it could save big bucks extend collective thanks Jack kind endorsemen expressed appreciation Bill Boss AMA 19701 feeling considerable loss grea reluctance acknowledge accept resignation Bill Bos District 2 Contest Board member Control Line Scale Actu ally has served AMA various capacities past 34 years Fo example has served District 2 VP 1968 through 1972 AVP 1972 through 1978 Since 1978 Bill has served wiff merit Control Line Scale Contest Board Member have ap pointed Bills successor capacity Mr Joe Ortiz founder anc president Flushing Control Line Association AMA 2115 whosi address 33-52 85th Street Apt 201 jackson Heights NY 11372 phone 718/426-8377 took shot Bill some trophies E Plate Quadra motor UW F 7-4-pr ZAzrf 34 rr 4 136 Model Aviation Gear up Secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asaociate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodwere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearheld PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Mauwee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalern PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequcecy Coordinator John CollIe 1012 Wyowing Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years weather provided longest flying seasons mory Hopefully enjoyed yourselves benefits summers great weather flying site built members Butler Aircraft Modelers Butler Penn sylvania past two years club has working very hard latest development being 20 x 32 picnic shelter following picture highlights 26 members BAMs annual Memorial Day Breakfast August issue Model Aviation request made mate rials would appreciate seeing column Jim Wilson Dayton Ohio Wingmasters offered following unique fitting article Did know saw bumper sticker Toledo Expo said wife told go flying again shes going leave God Im going miss meant humorous Im sure us have special lady life have probably heard something quite similar time another know what Im talking about old love airplanes love line say Thats ridiculous honey screen door closes behind house usually what happens ACT 1 begin load car up plane parts field boxes sud denly wife realizes whats happening wife know mother coming over soon dont Me Yes dear wife loading car Me Because weathers perfect dont have anything else wife What about caulking shower stall Me Ill later get home wife No wont youll forget about Me Ill get later okay wife Well what about baby Are going pay attention son Me I took him park yesterday wife dont care about us never spend time love airplanes love us Me Fine Im going Are satisfied now ACT 2 flop down chair start sulk feverishly flipping through TV channels hoping find rerun Wings Star Trek No such luck get up go down basement clean up workshop As Im putting away some tools hear mother-in-laws foot-stomps up stairs hear muffled voices jabbering back forth ears burning know theyre talking about hear wifes footsteps stop basement door door opens wife Honey wheres check book Mom taking baby mall So can go flying now want Me Its bedroom nightstand thought wanted spend some time together wife Dont ridiculous Theres sale baby shoes ladies pur ses Ill see later ACT 3 After leaves begin gather up rest things go flying car finally loaded just turn key first drops rain begin hit windshield Back house looking rerun Wings Star Trek something End Jims little play recognizes scenario very familiar great deal homes owe great deal respect gratitude spouses special thanks following pictures express enjoyment several District Ill mod elers November 1991 137 Martin Hauser enjoyed meet Jerry Feck Ray DeFrahe Shelby OhioFrick Frack BAM Memonal Day Breakfast Peter Cooke float flies Bill Kunert ran model registra new North Startion Shelby Rn Inhnonn hia Rnannar RipE flrnmnr roC.rna fran reps John Robertson hangs Fathers Cub Thanks AVP Dave Ellis Joe Vislay supplying photos Involvement various governmental agencies has proven very valuable States within district have developed Adopt-A-Highway program club willing little work some very positive pub licity adopt section highway Delaware Disinot Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia REPORT DISTRICT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21 1 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1346 Cumberlund Dr Harriuonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Pernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobacci 6406 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 Meetings according latest listing 158 Chartered Clubs District IV district largest long shot some differences between largest district tend much spread out Very large metropolitan areas contain large numbers clubs no areas comparable size district fact creates somewhat problem terms getting around visit people might alternative have tried get different types functions possible during year has worked out well enough keep informed what going general terms does answer prob lem contact individuals District meetings held past really economically practical have watched results such meetings other districts well have membership numbers thousands can get between 50-100 people show up meeting getting much value event something better Some discussion has taken place concerning holding re gional meeting western part North Carolina develops fall could have much better situation meeting could held time convenient majority members Distances traveled individuals would minimal Discussions could relate needs particular area district entity Several meetings would increase potential improved attendance point meetings would become very practical would welcome group clubs tak ing action organize such events Give call 804 296-2662 drop note can come up something practical Incidentally need list contest mailings other non profit use let know District list divided state listings can ask just what need looking listing business purposes please contact AMA Headquarters Waiver Liability statement time read will have seen statement ModelAviation probably have received membership renewal form relating requirement sign Waiver Liability would like make statement own regard have consistently written comments concerning votes etc Ex ecutive Council meetings have done because think such comments should source prevent inconsistencies matter dealing above statement feel calls explanation voted against Waiver Liability Statement vicepresidents Districts 10 11 also voted against require ment will make sign statement before can renew mem bership problem item presented meeting concerned information Unfortunately good chance statement signature might essential problem asked vote topic title Waiver Liability statement being presented lawyers yet presented copy Waiver further insinuated would pos sible us comprehend subject event am going vote anything fully covered meeting have enough problems being misled sub jects going off half-cocked no explanation problem need sign Waiver renewal form send hope will statement ModelAviation fully explains just what Waiver provides Needless say question large lawsuits insur ance still need halt insurance major driving force Academy other things should involved yet entirely too much time energy cost goes aspect organization Insurance has minds reason membership quite some years al ways should work return time deeply involved Indoor Free Flight Indoor Free Flight event flown actively thi Goddard Space Flight Center boosters activity Tom Vallee member Goddard Space Flight Center Model Club Tom talked some members Japanese Indoor Team World Championships last year about possibility holdin1 Postal Contest FAI Stick FiD resulted Postal Contes Mini-Stick between Japan England United States suc cess event led Japan vs United States FiD event Thi USA team flew three rounds day June 23 29 NASA Auditorium Japanese team flew six rounds Nationa Memorial Youth Center Tokyo July 15 results order Tom Vallee Hideya Enomoto Daniel Belieff Philip Kleinert Hidehart Odagiri Shigeyoshi Nonaka Tom says thinks USA Team got bit lucky since thE Japanese site turned out less ideal certainly tC take away outstanding effort three fliers Unitec States contest will held again next year will considerec major contest Japan good possibility team fron West Coast will enter planning Bob Randolph progresses planned fliers interest Indoor competition should con tact Tom 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying sites Progress has made acquisition couple o sites District problems several programs foi getting new sites situation especially club has lost sitE alternative potentially deadly club few instan ces flying rights have granted nearby clubs majol problem clubs already operating capacity terms o possible air time Rules such limiting number planes tht air time also create difficulty local support suppor can vital another club would ask provide wher ever possible nearby clubs have problem members thai invited use another clubs field need exercise utmosi courtesy observe other clubs rules letter Any abuset will create serious consequences others Please take advantage services materials available fron AMA Headquarters involved field search Acad emy has accumulated much reference material support hat access documentation can become part package yo put together working individuals authorities yourt should use itlE Muffler ST3000 using Campbells soup can r r~iIr EN 6 -- LJ BAE AIL#S4 $7 OOC 3 coPEtL 00 ffAODI uIOT OL OCR p4a 70 Cca3oK5 31 cP6i TuBE 70 uV7ENc/. 4M0ri i"Cl 7 FLANGe 7k1E 957OFF C0P6RL MOOEi./ MOO/I vw SDAcke r Io Cl IC#DEL 5oU cA 3/ycop j woo $A55 k-5 TUBe CuT Levr-ii 702u7 MuDy Alto A/ISLe CAN C va*eo 138 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Penoacois FL 32514 Linde Cooley 10112 yew St Giboonoilie FL 33534 Gostano Olan 0-12 Frailas Gosynabo PR 00657 Jeorno M 1000 Edwards 600 Mimoos New Albany MS 36652 Karl Hansel RN 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Frequency Coordinator 50mm Fieldo P0 Boo 1063 Stricidand Rd. Intedacben FL 32046 Pbone 604 664-2517 Riobard Jackson 2116 Thomlee Or. N Charieslon SC 26405 Joan Martin 2160 Tiaelaii Ave. Miami FL 33133 0106 Patton 76S Bailey Brook Circle Birmioghaw AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Or. Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Riwert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycanrore Manchester TN 37355 Gossip first . Julie Woods important RC Pattern Judge Mississippi has ordered tell husband Hervey has recovered 1984 illness back flying toy airplane again RC Pattern Bill Beaty prestigious Director Mem phis confides So far have promoted $8000 contributions restore WW Iis famous B-17 Memphis Belle year new location again Oc tober 12-13 Come see yourself Bill proud Mem phis Belle flyable again will have post armed guard 24 hour day see someone doesnt leap fly Bir mingham Alabama middle night great airplanes war Red Scholefield Gainesville Florida wants know Jim Whitley former fa mous flier Red dont know Maybe somebody else reading will know Ken Kortness important City Manager Kingstree South Carolina starting club three different groups Free Flight Con trol Line RC Ken wants three AMA rule books faction Ken ran out rule books just got another boxful yesterday theyre going out Im dozen behind Ken flies Kingstree air port City Manager members lucky have Ken Ill bet doesnt have speck trouble out anybody club think about minute Last week drove south Alabama cover big event CD Bill Bell Contest Manager Harry Wicksell staged King Peanut Scalemasters Regional Qualifier #1 Dothan Al abama showed up Everybody good time Bill Bell said Wheelless Airport might closed next year hell have new spot happens snap Mel Whitley Frank Thomas front Mels magnificent British Hawker Sea Fury 26 pounds OS Twin four-stroke really nice model Mel came up Florida Frank came down Nashville attend Dothan affair Jim Wilkinson Panama City showed up Bills Dothan King Peanut affair started feature picture waitI have much better picture him snapped Clanton Alabama bust month earlier below switched pictures because camera took Dothan filter prob lems gentleman behind Jim helper Monty Beville Stuka very nice air plane Earlier year Jim took first Mobile Alabama contest Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society sent picture Mike Kelly John Hayes launching Radio Controlled Soarer present May18 contest camera busted Dwight Goodman president ot Mur freesboro Tennessee Modelers has asked mention Rutherford County Board Education Laverne High School principal Carl Buckner assistant principal Jan Stauffer maintenance supervisor Les Wilson helped provide high school space Dwights annual swap meet Dwight promises pictures next year Warren Heinfeld Fruitland Park Florida has come up nice new way control fliers fun-fly contest shown low board says Erwin made help Erwins wife board shows green until flier removes card board shows red place fliers AMA card slot believe Erwins last name Gajinton can read Warrens letter cor rectly very nice control board Thanks Er win Warren County Commissioners Bradenton Florida arranged use county property club flying field Yearly payments$10 So whats next club has annual Man atee County Appreciation Day club thanking county officials annually consideration Myself Ive AMAs board directors 18 past 20 years Ive never seen before Dan says lots credit goes Dick Coles pix Shown l-r Rick Mixon MCRC president Jim Staples land acquisition Joe Miller Parks Recreation Lori Ann Harris Man atee County Commissioner Dick Coles Contest Director Kent Chetlain County Commis sioner CD Dick has just handed Commissioners nice appreciation plaque Club president Rick has mike hand left Any District V members reading Ill make deal promote similar scene showing appreciation landlord Ill run flap right full blown first line think Shakespeare said human virtues gratitude least Looks like good way hold flying field What think November 1991 139 -lere important picture important message club America scratching boonies place fly Any club looking flying field looking some blessed way somehow hold read Editor Dan Hunt MCRC clubs Sport Flyer explains Shown above picture overaii scene Dothan Lots Giant Scale modelers Illinois / Indiana Kentucky Missoun DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard RI 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higgionville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2461 Work 616 64-7121 Fax 616 564-7766 Cal BOel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1606 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 2 hasnt happened District 6 members will getting bal lots near future Please vote Youll notice Im running un opposed please vote anyway other districts election year please place vote wisely some very good candidates running against incumbents Some times its good have change clubs district have used districts scanner least once Paul says heavy schedule scanner summer months help out purchased new scanner district hope helps July started off having stay home first weekend could annual inspection Cheetah glad see pass flying colors Alas also meant stay home instead getting out see some second third weekends found sunny Lawrencevilie Illinois Nationals year decided spend time Nationals instead trying jump back forth home So Nationals six days comment got several times last year was missed you missed Nationals year didnt look hard enough Sorry missed Gene Nevin thing came out Nationals really struck home Soaring site test made narrow-band systems fleet 46 Sailplanes different channels lined up turned radios control models fact heard 24 counted thermal hope nobody blinked guess new frequency plan narrow-band equipment works special thanks goes out towns Lawrenceville Yin cennes locals extremely nice us week heard very nice comments local populace thatmade very proud have Alas left lot newly found friends also want send out hearty thanks Tn-County fellas too manned raffle table week build funds scholarship fund Others club busily worked away various events Should visit people again future certainly hope As Nationals came close off Council meeting sunny Muncie looking forward seeing some dirt being pushed around site Wrong paperwork problem delayed work month time read first phase construction should well its way thing came out Council meeting AMA HQ moving Muncie Id guessing told things have happen before happens First will study develop plan associated costs last weekend July found New Castle Indiana door activities Indianapolis FF Foundation support Henry County Convention Visitors Bureau did first Raintree County Free Flight Festival Although turnout less Terry Hreno CD wanted nice time locals watch too hope Sunday better IFFF has some pretty neat plans future years would like make event part larger plan thatll involve teachers around state education program youngsters though its heavy project take think may have good go wish best Indoor meet pleasure presenting Roger Wathen Superior Service Award Ive watched Roger sev eral years worked youngsters Several times saw him sac rifice own flying time contests Juniors could fly instead seems doing what wonder thanks go out Roger After left Indoor meet went north side town visil Henry CO Wright Flyers RC Club fellas have prett nice layout have lots mowed grass open flying area O course block building turning club house helps too Alas stay too short head homc since pretty late day know now ma just drop time since i head up way AMA business often Now lets catch up some photos Unfortunately format use now means photos eat up lot column will able te show photo good about 13 lines print Now its 18 lines equivalent about 27 lines old format Ive got cut back Im going say anything Hmmm Maybe need photos first Jerry Worden club trying out new class 01 Racing using 4-Star Forty hope doesnt turn out like other entry-level Racing event know has have Nelson fl So much entry level Meet Charlie Cappis Gene Wicks Rick Tacket Jim Koch Jerry Worden Gene Barker showing rac ing toys Heres photo couple models owned Lynn Vandemark think felt better see modeis column having put works both de Bolt de signs Champ Cub Cub revamped model built 50s Both just about work out fine models schoolyard fly ing Three channels very simple operation Neat Well thats about photo session See what mean ate up lot space two worth dont think Id like show just dont have space enough Ive got lot backlog too Dang Enough now. 140 Model Aviation Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin DISTRICT REPORT V I Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinetor/AVP Joseph M MasS 5364 English Dr Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2626 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 Jean Lasik 305 PaSi Place Holland Ml 46423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy SaSerlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 46054 Pete Waters has abdominal surgery Pete will recovering next few months Joe Hass will handling district report un til Pete returns best wishes go Pete family speedy recovery last time writings report challenged carry picture bird show around hope youve showed person recently bring up because infectious Two days ago police car parked front house evening car long enough curiosity take hold completing accident report went out talk officer thing led another brought out X-Cell 60 Right away knew someone station interested See works folks Speaking chopper think Ive kept everyone parts chain business day before Michigan Whirlybirds Fun-Fly put upside-down Sorry missed great event got back together thanks Ed Horgas side frames needed time attend ORCHA Fun-Fly next weekend whale good time pun intended ORCHA stands Oak land Radio Control Helicopter Association thanks Jim McCuen Shaun Ettinger excellent day Numerous beginners helped $5 landing fee walked away $30 worth prizes Great job guys always amazing what groups individuals can Livonia Ribcrackers again put swap-shop air show local residents Undaunted rainy weather Saturday beautiful Sunday show went Mr Electric Keith Shaw putting excellent flight demos answering questions Keith spent least two hours discussing things Electric drawing discharge curves schematics such rain-soaked car windows Again great time special events put human dynamos upcoming write Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly gan idea Darrel Watts Darrel started simple two-day fun-float-fly last year Learning event organized another past spring great Darrel has now put together bash September 14-15 includes free fuel reception head quarters hotel Saturday evening hotel across street largest shopping mall state non-fliers few miles flying site Paula staying hotel though live nearby snows weekend well have good time Another great fall swap-shop put Indian City RC year will held October 20 has moved larger quar ters Ramada Southgate Michigan tables fill up quickly Its always good see old friends As fall approaches clubs resume normal indoor meet ing thought club functions meetings run come mind Ed Saumier Skymasters introduced operation plan elected president have seen before club operates core officers run dayto-day activities separate operation meetings Club members welcome attend meetings neat part about regular membership meetings almost 100% airplanes Numerous guest speakers have introduced new ideas products meeting spent discussing care feeding use transmitters What lively educational dis cussion Almost two hours spent beginners experts learning other meeting includes raffle show-and-tell two meetings month never enough time too topics Unconfirmed rumors indicate officers have fun operation meetings too Speaking topics local Amateur Radio group also looking support its activity least area members will ing come meeting talk about new code-less licen ses now available modeling use group will teach necessary course provide examiner Next month Ill try have little other parts district Good flyingE PR Cant pg 128 Continental Airlines Historical Society fine nostalgic exper ience am sure glad came party point story apart telling Headquarters staff usually well occupied getting model aviation story out give example club involved local aviation peo ple local leaders other fields local administration perhaps can find opportunities like just AMA HQ people can push image model aircraft model avi ation higher level club member can same really takes some involvement some willingness some work AMA district vice-president has booth can borrow just ask get free handouts brochures etc have call write AMA Reston well ship some first-class stuff free charge like some other clubs make up own handout advertise club needs skills Public relations image enhancing something can should safe flying club does needs get message out club runs good mall show does clubs have adopted schools doing doing well member puts his/her best foot forward community helping cause model aviation need time really isnt work fun something positive nice letter home Amelia Earhart Brad Greenwood Atchison Kansas sent us thank-you sending materials him help class youngsters Atchison Junior High School Bob did show-and-tell session 150 sixth graders 25 time talk about model aircraft model aviation fun skills provides photo shows couple kids sign back pickup Thanks too Brad Fayette Flyers Fayette Georgia have just completed sec ond year working Peachtree City Elementary School AdoptA-School effort has well received faculty advisors Delta Dart building classes rubber-powered models flown gym nasium hot air balloons also used active flight exercises As homework assignment participants given job build ing protective housing shield egg breakage six-foot fall Another assignment build airplane grab bag items found around average house fall 1991 saw start third season Fayette Flyers working lucky young people photos show some club members involved Good luck continued success Thanks RD Andy Anderson Public Relations Sec retary club providing information next month Muffler design using Iawnmower muffler .-,rr4r * r.d OwJ* Ad CdAr5e-O unV AR Qu#onE AA/ sa QUA V** flat - COMfl7d es mber 1991 141 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanlield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Aharea Imiajans New Mejdco Odahoma Texas Iflhfl DISTR ICT REPORT VIII Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N YaJe Dr Gatland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Greaens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Roage LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrena 14624 Bear Creek Pass Auntin TX 78737 LDistriCt IX IMAA Rally Giants held Irving TeXas hosted Irving R/C Flyers Association didnt make missed good time lots beautiful models Contest Directors event Tommy Meyer Dennis Cassatt gentleman did out standing job behalf participants entered could enjoy flying model airplanes what its about following photos few models entered IMAA Rally Lee Moore San Antonio Texas Hall Springfield Bulldog Beautiful modell close up Forest Edwards en gine mounted John OBriens Russian P0-2 model Don Bell Fort Worth T Birds showing off Kermit Frog model Mr Froggie Gene Hempel District 8 vice-president visiting members IMAA Rally Giants held Irving Texas John OBrien Kingaland ended Friday Good food great band enjoy Texas immaculate Rus- evening sian Poiikarpov P0-2 engine machined built Forest Edwards California Please forget vote upcoming election District 8 vicepresident need support 142 Model Aviation unaries orevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Marrymen Green Norman 01 73072 Grant Wilson Tulsa Oklahoma B-36 built Control Line model kit converted RC George Barnes Rosenourg exas win nis ver saw beautiful modeis Georges model flew very well ladles responsible processing paper work insure modeiers great time L-R Pam Carson Jackie Witt Becky Speck Gali Longeil JoAnn Meyer Congratulations ladiesl beautiful DC-3s belong Tom Hoimaley McAllen Texas TTA markings American Airlines model beiongs Guy Lowe New Orleans Louisiana Navy DC-3 belongs Larry Steptoe Zachary Louisiana Olen Rutherford New Blame Arkansas showing off 1-1901E Bird Dog interior cabin model work love scale realism Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT is McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 Corn puServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3268 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carnngton ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rickeita 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 District Doins. AVP Tom Boyd Nebraska continues September column Nebraska club information Grand Island Modelers last fall accomplished task get ting new field city water department land Beautiful grassland shaded parking activities area completed full club control City Council support help Excellent PR work paid off group Grand island flying site before improvements about picture after Improvements guys Wed like see city ended up partnership 70-some Hastings Skylarks flying high year after ded icating renovated paved flying field last fall signing 15year lease used lot special PR sold advertising sup port effort Hastings Skylarks paved site dedication day Advertising support signs Good idea guyslooks like might able expand year year sponsorship Colorado. regret Don Atwood AVP Denver area has formed us move out District Business opportunities availed themselves Don has moved California son will missed local contests wish best new location Dennis Patterick president Sunnyside Aviation Glenwood Springs Colorado shares club has experienced another suc cessful mall show fun-fly though poor weather kept crowd smaller last year Roger Shook instructing Maft Jaeger Roger valuable asset club spends time instructing new filers time own flying club needs Roger because what its about get ting new members air proper instruction cameraman local TV filming background Charles Abbate Pueblo Colorado sends following picture report Sky Corral R/C Club recently held its annual mall show Pueb lo Mall complete types models club posters listing var ious activities held last three years become involved club modeling activities AMA brochures available handouts well club mem bership flying field meeting times information Video tapes area fun-fly activities Tournament Champions Striking Back Lake Havasu shown throughout day E Sky Corral RIC Club great time sharing hobby/sport public November 1991 143 Part mail show display Marathon column begins District Two candidates VP Joe Beshar John Grigg George M Meyers District Four candidates Howard Crispin Brad Booth District Six Jim Sears District Eight Gene Hempel Charles Stevens District Ten Regg Keyawa Bev Wisniewski Good luck rounded corner pulled Mid-America International Airport Lawrenceville Illinois could see Na tionals have stayed two years exception 950 heat 95% hu midity Just know Vincennes diana Lawrenceville about 10 miles away Illinois airport Nationals about middle both Lawrenceville side airport huge accommodates prac tically events event held away airport Sailplane competition held Lincoln High School Vin cennes course Free Flight guys Nationals another date report coming Sailplane compe tition previous day said over 30 planes air timea lot same thermal expanded fre quency program seems doing its job Pictured below Senior contestant Chip Mas chal first place Two Meter second place Standard Class Open contestant Jerry Arana third F3B fifth Standard Class Jun ior contestant Scotty Peterson fifth TwoMeter fifth Standard Class various forms competition have witnessed quizzed Sailing seems purest objective event Land right string seven minutes impressed have always loved quietness Sailing Pic tured below another District Ten contingent Roger Chastain Don Vickers Blayne Chas tam couldnt find note made faring know Blayne some firsts seconds lengthy conversation Roger opened eyes intricate construction precision beauties Good job Sailplane guys Mid-America International Airport like three-ring circus loved Helicop ters end Pylon going crazy another five Control Line events going once two sets Pattern going runway center Control Line really got attention CL Combat CL Carrier CL Speed Man what excitement Nationals great Lets take break check Darwin Barrie reading flying season winding down US Ari zona beginning bring goodies back out fly summer building projects Thats right summer building projects can now fly Sailplanes again thermals have mellowed down point wings dont get ripped off have invisible tornadoes everybody else calls thermals Powered aircraft dont have fight density altitude much just comfortable out field hope everybody reads interest AMA News section Model Aviation Im sure have opinion comment Dont keep yourself Write letter importantly send Send copy VP Headquarters Also read what District Column way com municate nearly 30000 members District VP cannot send mailing per year membership budget structure way Something wrong folks State thoughts Again offer goes out winter visitors will visiting Phoe nix metro area state matter Drop line Ill send list clubs flying sites area now deal didnt sound like much planned sudden turns out absolutely out rageous Just such deal put lone RC Flyers Fly AT Barbecue Dot made way lone field chest full Coke salad members brought plate something Wally McCallister charming wife Jer maine brought burgers hot dogs Cokes buns lot Standing middle dishin out Jermaine McCallister As werent enough bring food Wally also supplies entertainment Well almost entertain ment After sun goes down Wally lights up night time Old-Timer Im sure kit its covered transparent MonoKote lights up like kite sunlight said al entertainment Pictured below Joe Marine Joe also built light-up Old-Timer Joe Marine President lone RCers pos ing good 100km Cap 21 Both guys put up magic behold lit up sky like space ship carrying ET few cars sauntered nearby road can imagine looking out window UFO flying formation car Gads Bulletin Fred Brigeman Knights Round Circle annual Control Line auction will held Tuesday November 12 1991 club meets rear Ana heim Public Library Euclid Avenue 14 mile south Ball Road Anaheim interested modelers invited bring unwanted items Control Line preferred auctioned off portion proceeds items sold goes club treasury excellent chance RC people get rid old CL stuff thats lying around gathering dust information contact KOTRC vicepresident Fred Brigeman 714 667-7178 after 700 pm Heres thats back burner too long leader another great club Denny Baker Bayside RC Club Denny Baker yours truly exchanging patches Denny Baker charming wife too long Barbara got together fan fly Woodland Davis Aeromodlers field handing out District stuff introduced liquid refreshment called Home Run Youre Out Bags Are Loaded some baseball name have since become best friends Denny vited down Bayside meeting glad attend guys great est Denny havent forgotten tape See ya Crows Landing Visits clubs and/or events pleasure ya got coming up give call Its vote time again system good people support Get volved vote Leading Edge Regg 144 Model Aviation X AAizofla California Hawaii / Navada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Homa 1916 961-6637 Corn~Na addrass EMAIL 7624747 inIp mascnai erry Arana ana cotty Peter son showing off wings Lincoln High School Vincennes indiana Waily McCallister burger-meister lone Flyers Check out fun-loving people gath ered feedin table sound chow bell mioger nasiuun von vicers ana Blayne unas tam displaying winners Jermaine sewing up outstanding platter Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ave NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 Vancouver WA 98684 Turn CashmanTorn McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al CulverDave Mallens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83876 Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 15th Ax 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator L atson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Some District Officer news Tom Cashman has contact Free Flight Community district has resigned AVP Hes help needed him its hard see him go Nationals will Corvallis egon couldnt Configure field could run safe Nationals sev eral problems number problem would have have full-scale aircraft flying over contest areas Possibly could shut down entire airport might work remains seen ever lost another Northwest Na tionals have some encouraging words about another site Stay tuned point looks like best guess Nationals will Chicopee Massachu setts late June hope weve try ing get back some time Dave Cobb wrote OMAS marked its 10th year club summer Hope 10th two-day Fest success have best sites around run super fly-in sizes aircraft have thoughts about col umn format Perhaps will use new mat folk ModelAviation will give parameters like idea larger picture format seem lose much smaller format Well see Chuck Bessett following say about some Narrows R/C club doings Hes president newsletter editor July 6-7 Narrows R/C Team AMA show team put air show Tacoma Nar rows Industrial Airport past guys have showed up werent allowed fly year small aircraft flying time full-size ones flew two hours day least two aircraft sky times front row seats full-scale stuff people like Bob Hoover Tex John son doing stuff counted 24 Sailplanes air time over Vincennes Indiana summer Soarers also put some 40-plus Sailplanes out field turned radios once see what would happen Nothing moved no glitches also counted District Xl pilot amongst Soarers Out clear blue sky Tom Brightbill showed up after hed told couldnt make Uh huh did find best restaurant around spite directions Oh well NWSS Tournament will Van couver British Columbia year will over time read teresting read Gary Brokaw joke about whether hed need passport compete can fit own joke Stuntathon 91 took place June 22-23 Space Center Kent Bob Emmett CD well-run meet Saturday time Old-Time Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Pre cision Aerobatics Sunday two World Championship team members among contestants Paul Walker US Alan Resinger Canada Both freely shared fly ing experiences knowledge both ginner advanced fliers helps lot trying learn ropes note Don McClave won both Old-Time Nostalgia Stunt spent Sunday judg ing Bob Parker Bob Emmett could compete Expert class next weekend Bladder-Grabber 91 best Combat best prizes around 49 contestants came over USA down Canada across ngrad note Tom Strom RC Racing Contest Board member District Xl took fifth new wrinkle Com bat tried shut-off device may answer flyaways Actually second time devices use some tried Northwest Regionals device simple effective would like info contact John Thomp son 1145 Birch Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Noted Walla Walla Prop Twisters newsletter now being edited Fran Walker discussion president Dale Christen sen about securing battery pack ing sure connector cannot come loose mentioned two aircraft came grief Slope Soar er powered job Also newslet ter picture swap meet four aircraft including two F4Us P47 A6M2 Zero shows newsletters getting better better pictures formatted columns long way mimeographed stuff yore Marty Hall came through some stuff about Water-N-Wheel contest Mid Night Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Seems like contest events structured could fly off either water land success brought contestants clubs Soldotna Palmer Anchorage AVP Tom McCowen placed fourth Scale Sounds like weather wasnt bad werent major problems have promised info Speaking Alaska have superb builders far Northwest volved Scalemasters operation have shown Alaskan modelers equal anybody anywhere Jim Terrell Anchorage Alaska Jim very active member Alaska RIC Society flies Pattern well Scale picture Jim Short Skyvan took second static Claude McCulloughs Waco finals picture too small let tell sweet aircraft Among other things has re versing variable-pitch props can back take-off position gear sprung correctly Scale operating hydraulic shocks servooperated cargo doors other scale hinged/latched doors spinner used static judging fabricated out solid alu minum bar stock Jim retired high school band director using saxophone springs make windshield wiper arms logical Sure weighs around 20 pounds 10 kg uses two OS 46VFs go wish could see aircraft yourself its great job outstanding craftsman some pictures supplied Art Ward new show team manager NW R/C Flight Demo Team work note demonstration RC stuff least two people Bill Darkow Chuck Bes sett fly Control Line crowds Bill writes Flying Models Sam 8 ed itor Skyraiders Newsletter Chuck president Narrows R/C Club mentioned earlier Chuck never strays far CL roots picture Chuck holding Jet Formation groups delight crowd Greg Emmett left Marcus Mann both Gig Harbor show AMA Cubs White Wings Gliders Lastly look some kids participating ever-popuir cndv drnnfl November 1991 145 Heres Art Ward himself paper glider Very fast roll rate craft insists nn hpino flnwn jnoidp-dnwn h Box 176 W 7ENO w 10005 Cant Fly Only Half Airplane aint funny McGee lot youngsters try ex pected disastrous results disappointment rather obvious front half rear half model wont fly Neither will left half right half fly yes lots beginners try what worse flying scale kit manufacturers urge buyers attempt am talking about rubber-powered Free Flight kits Usually gasolinepowered Free Flight Control Line kits recommend engine pro peller fuel combination least somewhat adequately matches airplane rubber-powered models especially flying scale models often pretty sad affair leaves half airplane Put fact down notebookdo right nowa rule-of-thumb aeromodeling propeller rubber motor combination equals importance rest airplane repeat rest times have finished gluing papering consid ered model finished because now could say have left to stick prop hook up rubber Yes youve finished building prop box right model Does have correct pitch correct diame ter right thickness right length rubber propeller model Most beginners depend solely contents kit very big mistake after bought kit expecting have everything model airplane know man ufacturers trusted expect success solely contents box indeed stuck what get likely big disappointment have take granted will need supplement kits contents scrap box sure comes handy Usually old line well-established kit manufacturers still producing out-of-date flying scale kits sale rather flight Lately however am happy report small conscien tious manufacturers really interested model fly well have included kits fairly decent props maybe enough rub ber recommend get know manufacturers purchase products will still need supply different plastic props try better yet learn carve own make props plastic cups formed balsa blades big older manufacturers out date Modelers no longer satisfied build model just put shelf Some manufacturers flying scale models heavy attempt add enough rubber cant get little hole nose model anyway Now good modelers know substi tute lighter wood change design open up nose well make satisfactory propeller use proper amount rub ber beginners know What suggest ginners start make changesto see lightand end existence beginners know firm thinks little flying qualities its mod els actually recommends right plans builder tie string wingtip whirl thing around head So repeat lightweight well-designed model please con sider selection proper propeller proper power equal importance rest entire airplane After ef fort achieve long flights after purpose flying models Fortunately note old-line manufacturers dont seem advertising much anymore magazineshurrah can still find kits hobby shops Avoid like plague good Indoor flier will have just good propeller mod el No will have whole drawer full propellers model box props will vary diameter pitch total blade area location area ahead rear spar things im portant give different results good Indoor flier will have best quality rubber can buy will also have rubber stripper can slice rubber exact thickness thinks best 005 inch makes difference will also vary length loop will note height site airs temperature hu midity check notes permanent notebook use ex perience select best combination model particular day Perhaps notes will tell him what use result previous flying result previous testing testing now tests will change combination until satisfied reaching close models full potential maximum duration possible As beginners ready exacting can make start important thing Making start methodical adjustment advance upwards ranks beginners start remain beginner So start should consider prop rubber included kit likely inadequate task flying model airplane Try other propellers Change amount rubber See what happens Make change time note change what does models flight did buy big loose-leaf notebook didnt Put informationthe date prop rubber number turnsin notebook now way becoming ex pert Yeah know early state pretty much working dark experimenting cut-and-try will learn what makes model fly will learn make fly longer higher farther model airplane building flying really starts fun Heres new model company very definitely has best interests modeler mind producing kit Convertable latest kit Peck-Polymers will definitely produce com plete airplane rank beginner fairly large will have carve own propeller think modelers should able Sandy Peck very proud new kit Dietrich Convertable old-timer rubber-powered plane received its name because its ability perform both ROG ROW kit includes quality diecut balsa 15-in propeller blank molded windshield tissue rubber motor clear concise plans instructions photo Sandy Peck hand-launching Dietrich Convertable equipped three pontoons off-the-water flying complete kit worth its cost $2895 might available local bobby shop try can buy directly PeckPolymers PO Box 710399 Santee CA 92079-0399 adding packaging postage costs $250 live California $174 state sales tax kits stock number PP032 As models keep tail Convertable light Ill see next month So long 146 Model Aviation Dietrich Converlable
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/11
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AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AERONAUTICS SOUND& MODEL Howard Crispin Jr month will take look some mufflers designed large engines Operators Giant models Scale models should take look designs mufflers may fit particular stallation will certainly provide some guidelines application Competition Radio Control Scale calls effective muffler out giving definitive information what constitutes such de vice result fliers install what amounts nothing exhaust extractor outcome RC Scale aircraft among noisiest being flown today Its true some com petition models such Pylon Racers might louder flown sites Scale Giant models also create footprint Scale models have flight fortunate thing compliance rule estab lishment proper guidelines difficult cases necessary plan ahead adequate provision made stallation good muffler exhaust pipe Recent articles press tube have discussed Americans increasing problems hearing us sport model aeronautics consider dB levels subject ears time start up engines true us make considerable effort making planes quiet AMA has established recommended sound level 90 dBA 9 feet intended assist us operating within environ ment permitting continued activity given locality says nothing about own exposure start run up engines within 1-2 ft ears have 90 dB 9 ft loud 2 ft Its neighborhood 103 dB engine/muffler registers 105 dB 9 ft today youll have neighborhood 118 dB 2 ft away Youre definitely operating areas can cause permanent damage hearing should very concerned aspect question Look good muffler future Mufflers Three different options presented consideration month possibility rather simple modification existing Quadra muffler Split muffler fit install plate cut piece steel File down close fit inside existing muffler drawing gives approximate sizes corners need fit ted isnt much information available say critical tabs gas passage plate must welded inside center stock unit essential parts muffler vibrate modification sent Douglas Wall Forrest City Arkansas says very significant reduction sound level attained using plate Another months designs also Douglas utilizes muf fler used lawn mowers other engines readily available small engine shops hardware stores other places unit adds about three ounces weight Quadra 35 installation Douglas has muffler soft-mounted using mounts described earlier article 30% Laser Some mower mufflers have sin gle tube end goes center second tube should added match existing piece important because isnt in-line installation have balance both halves exhaust leave Quadra interface connection between new add-on unit old muffler other adapter piece heater hose common screw hose clamp Deflectors may made suit exhaust directability installation Douglas says reduced sound about 7 dB installation has since used same unit Quadra 42 similar results feels superior com mon in-line installation type muffler no apparent increase back pressure often occurs in-line installations next photo shows modified muffler third unit somewhat ditterent comes trom Bert Baker Scale RCer Everett Washington muffler intended use SuperTigre 2000-3000 engines will serve similarsized engines muffler design meets Berts concept having minimum six times displacement muffler volume next photo shows basic unit required muffler suggest use bouillon chicken broth cans because theyre easy clean Continued page 133 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0 ExecutIve Director Vince Mankowaki 5 Director Operations Robert Volsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Galialee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 5 Oomptmiler Lynn Coiiins 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styisa ems Manager Reggle Wattereon 0 Director internal CommunicstionlEducation Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roaa B McMuiien 0 Events coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum curstor Hurat Bowers S Genersi counsel Joseph Geiwicks Feiix Gora RFK&D November 1991 127 AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents drawing tor scale provic y tert bert says will fit radial-engine-cowled airplanes such P47 Zero BT-13 next photo shows installation BT-13 AMAs Executive Councii equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided apace month AMA News pubiication What say apace however matter personai viewpoint aoie reaponsibiiity author whcee views may may represent olficisi position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey S tyles rector o Marketing Washington-National Airport celebrated its 50th year service public June 15-16 1991 AMA behalf its members work closely Metropolitan Washington Airports Author ity Washington Airports Task Force job Airports Authority manage operations Dulles International Wash ington National airports job Task Force promote use expansion traffic facilities both locations Being affiliated groups gives Academy sport model aviation high visibility federal people major de partments also shows us off airlines aircraft manufacturers other aviation-oriented groups contacts help Head quarters staff better job areas interest impor tance AMA members Through connections invited part birth day party put AMA display Butler Aviation hangar Along several airlines Continental American Delta United TWA etc various cities along routes major business associations got space electricity warm welcome no cost AMA Naturally jumped chance because knew high gov ernment officials would hand Interior Aviation Parks Corps Engineers etc would great chance wave flag model aviation interests members So eve party erected booth installed videotape player monitor took along cutaway model show people radio works miniature aircraft cutaway model pro file P-51 Mustang generously provided AMA Tom Runge pres ident Ace RIC Higginsville Missouri also brochures documents give away tell people about aspects model aviation lucky enough AMA employee going man booth weekend assistant Bill Baker off lllinoi Outdoor FF Nationals Other AMA people tied up othe official events So bright early Saturday drove 75 miles ron home National awaited influx people event beei well publicized radio TV newspapers because reall big thing Washington DC turned hot sticky crowded satisfying day highlights arrival o 1940-vintage DC-3 restored owned Continental Airline Historical Society government bigwigs invited take Saturday sight-seeing ride over District Columbia surround ing countryside mouth watered time aircraft started ui took off sound propellers engines brough back lot memories Having lived England first came USA 1948 durin WW II saw lot C-47s flying both before after D-Day airplane grace style character AMA display righ next Continental Airlines overheard might som empty seats DC-3 two flights planned Sunday morn ing So like kid came really early Sunday hung aroun waiting word As luck would have seat avai able took instant pilot great guy ably supported experienced co pilot two charming stewardesses senior stewardess ha stopped AMA booth earlier told brother ran hobb shop Carrollton Texas name Gordon Darnell shol known Mikes Hobby Hanger Donna Darnell phoned Gor don told him AMA show tickled because hE recognized name made feel good yoi dont shop Gordon word Hanger spelled way hE uses itto designate aircraft suspended ceiling Taking off DC-3 lovely experience airplane flies thi wing leaves ground gently roar two radial en gines cant tell airborne enthralled flighi after 30 minutes time get back earth man booti because shows starting time approaching would like thani Continued page 14 128 Model Aviation Captain Jim Minor flanked stewardesses Sheri Dickey R Donna DarneIl 1 pose beside 51-year-old DC-3 Donnas brother Gor don Darnell owns Mikes Hobby Hanger Carroliton Texas venerable restored DC-3 Continental Airlines before loading fc another flight over District Columbia Lovely Leah Williams dressed 1950s vIntage United Airlines uniform poses AMA booth 50th anniversary Washington National Airport AMA booth ssndwlched between Continental Airlines Wash ington Airports Authority booths 50th anniversary open house SYNOPSIS-EXECUTIVE rCOUNCILMEETING NOVEMBER 22 1991 9 Executive Council Meeting Synopsis Council brought order 950 am president chaired meeting meeting held July 21 1991 Muncie Indiana following members attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs Florida Executive Vice President Dave Brown Ha milton Ohio VP District Don Krafft Duxbury Massachusetts VP II John Byrne Bayside New York VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford Pennsyl vania VP IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville Virginia VP V Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama VP VI Jim Sears Burgin Kentucky VP VIII Gene Hempel Garland Texas VP IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Colorado VP X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael California VP Xl Ed McCollough Port land Oregon Lance Zellers NAA Approval Minutes minutes April 20 1991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved after disposing mo tion placed floor amend Presidents Report president stated motivated concern safety models overflying builidings people sanc tioned event asked AMA sanction particular event again held same site consensus Council agreed uphold Presidents decision present recommended decision referred Safety/Insurance Committee Com mittee advised deliberate What position AMA should take unsafe sites b Whether continue withhold sanction event ques tion requested again c Should safety code amended deal issue un safe sites attorneys present stated insurance coverage will apply event sanction has denied safety reasons noted IMAA withdrew request use AMAs prop erty Muncie Indiana its 1992 festival decided President would suggest IMAA officers contact Ex ecutive Director work out mutual agreement use prop erty preferably 1993 Additionally President referred committee task drawing up criteria use Muncie facility point meeting president ordered meeting executive session regular meeting reconvened 40 minutes later presentation new migrating-combustion-chamber en gine given flight demonstration made nearby flying field Executive Vice-Presidents Report recommendation AMA ap point new general counsel passed unanimously Council also acted recommendation Safety/Insurance Committees plan Waiver Liability statement signed joining AMA well entrants sanctioned events motion passed 10 three against 41011 noted will cash flow problem toward end year due large part particular accident case bank has already required million-dollar line credit million dollars AMA money has set aside Executive Director Comptroller will meet near future bank officers discuss AMA/bank relationship balloon payment Reston Headquarters building due July 1 1992 reported 40% Model Aviations advertising revenues overdue will aggressive efforts collect EVP further reported close-out patch program Califor nia has resolved lack understandable accounting District 10 vice-president said will accomplished next meet ing Report Executive Director deceased members names will purged computer files consensus agreed families deceased Life members will offered opportunity purchase vacant AMA number will given 90 days respond Also consensus Council approved alphanumeric num bers membership announced preliminary plans Muncie facility grand opening place grand opening will weekend June 13-14 1992 black-tie dinner $100 plate open flying dis plays Nominating Committee Report Minutes Nominating Committee accepted unanimously also agreed principle elected officer may write pay ModelAviation magazine dur ing time office bylaws committee would draft appropriate wording reflect standing rules motion passed 11 against 10 addition consensus dered future nominee must submit list credentials demonstrating necessary qualifications sitting board directors During report Property Development Committee ar chitect described progress date concerning development Muncie property building contract has signed con struction survey has completed building permit ex pected August 1 will immediately followed start construction job should completed approximately 122 days Council approved recommendation Scholarship Com mittee dispersal 1991 scholarship fund 10 two against 3 7 Actions two other recommendations Scholarship Com mittee deferred subsequent meeting Safety Committee Committee recommendation addition safety code passed 11 against 3 abstention 10 addition safety code effective January 1 1992 shall read addition general section item 8 follows case models using rocket motors primary means pro pulsion limited maximum weight 33 pounds series G motor second committee recommendation concerning AMA members operating cars boats accordance safety code na tionally recognized organization referred back committee noting safety columnist Model Aviation may able continue work consensus agreed continue such column under pen someone else full-time em ployee AMA During Marketing Report Council reviewed demographic sur vey mailed sampling membership During Nation als report noted Control Line RC Nationals total count 1004 event trouble-free happy well run Some minor operations problems referred Nationals management Discussion followed concerning selection site 1992 Nationals order preference established 1 Westover AFB Massachusetts June 2 return Lawrenceville 3 Tn-Cities Washington Headquarters will immediately aggres sively pursue Westover Headquarters request establish policy FAI stamps shall required entry AMAs FAI team selection programs approved motions following awards duly moved unan imously carried Distinguished Service Cole Palen Frank Macy Superior Service Frank Costello Bill Fuori next meeting AMA Executive Council November 9-10 Reston Virginia Finance Committee meeting will held October 12 Reston Virginia D November 1991 129 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 Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Vice PresidentDistrict 2 Joe Beshar Oradell New Jersey accepting nomination AMA VP District 2 re sort play words simply state elected will represent District 2 mutual benefit District AMA best ability refer profile follows 1940 Official Class Gas Free Flight world rec ord holder Past president North Jersey RC Club member ship increased 11 135 members Past president Society Antique Modelers SAM membership increased 275 1500 Past president Interstate Flying Club arranged flying Bear Mountain State Park New York AMA Contest Director CDed least two model meets per year Attended Paris meetings serving FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight Committee Directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 Directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program ben efit library Successfully negotiated Bergen County New Jersey authorities establish Bergen County Model Airdrome model airport accom modates 12 Northern New Jersey RC Clubs Conceived directing Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News Published number model articles model magazines Raised two modeling sons Present President Old Time Eagles MAC Re cently inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame Recipient AMA Distinguished Service Award Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Chairman Electric World Championships Team Selection Committee Contest Board member john Gngg Lockport New Yorlc John Grigg seeks vote candidate election office vicepresident District 2 will remember John vicepresident 1979-80 AMA president 1981-86 Now once again asks support come elected vicepresident John has active model aircraft builder flier over 47 years attending contests club meetings trade shows may better informed what membership wants importantly times what membership does NOT want background service AMA membership VP President provides him knowledge understanding Academy kind VP want need Johns employment background again points out management decision-making capability presently configuration manager aerospace firm has worked over 24 years past has design manager engineer designer consultant other en gineering firms Amateur Radio N2IJC en thusiast dabbling hobby enough stay active use six-meter RC frequencies greatest problem communication assumption have achieved statement principal reason should vote John pledges provide necessary com munication keep district membership formed planning activities Academy will provide monthly district news letter clubs including details actions taken Executive Council early information planned actions will affect activity much love dobuild fly model air craft John will accept responses monthly newsletters direction mem bership voting AMA Executive Council ac tions vote John Grigg will provide best voice AMA matters direct repre sentation possible AMA level George M Myers Hicksville New York asked volunteer friends believe will strive whatever best AMA first joined AMA 1942 have aero space engineer modeler life have dedicated much free time teaching people theory practice flying mod els have demonstrated concern facets hobby column Radio Technique 15-plus years am now re tired may have some basis lief time see AMA transition being club promote SCIENCE aer odynamics toward becoming professional organization promote SPORTS model aviation Although trained scientist aeronautical engineer see model tech nology has perfected almost can succeed first model change seems inevitable AMA now large enough move some its work responsibility larger Dis tricts plan work District 2 office credible interfaces state local gov ernments well modelers district assist obtaining holding fly ing sites generate district-level edu cational social flying activities via chartered clubs will lot work District 6 Vice President Howard Cnspin incumbent Charlottesville Virginia Howard Crispin candidate reelection office vicepresident District IV Howard asks vote order continue work pro grams beneficial future Ac ademy Howard has served District Acad emy number ways vicepresident District Some tasks have con troversial nature essential continued activity model aviation United States Two areas have special impact mem bership first effort reduce overall sound level models flight has entailed hundreds hours study research testing engines propellers exhaust silenc ers Great progress has made much still needs accomplished area Service Bylaws Committee Special Inter est Group Committee Ad Hoc Commit tee Membership has also seen reason progress bringing Academy mod ern position other activities have benefit Executive Council Academy especially members District IV Efforts have made promote phases model aviation through visits writeups magazine District IV newsletter classes aeromodeling activity important continued growth Academy both tech nical business practices Howard wishes con tinue dedication performance member Bradford Booth Graham North Carolina ac cept nomination Vice President Dis trict IV intention place stronger emphasis relaying specific wants needs average modeler AMA create direct communication tween local clubs AMA ideas opinions average modeler must absorbed passed along believe Dis trict VP can represent constituents pro posing constructive changes AMA would give control over decision-making back average modeler since membership paying bills background modeler began young boy bought all-wood kit five-inch wingspan 10 No Im 100 years old wonderful thing ever seen very thought little airplane flying made tingle hooked life Thats what its about enjoying sport can grow learn sharing fellowship knowledge link between average sport flier main office must become stronger voice modeler must heard Campaign Statement jim Sears incumbent Burgin Kentucky 1991 finished Ill have spent seven years working AMA vice-president Ive spent long hours writing letters talking going meetings club events etc Thanks having given op portunity feel honored have served VP behalf year must again gamble past accomplishments good enough allow stay another term What have done went bat others wanted away wideband radios voted drop insurance coverages Ive responded quickly communications traveled great deal visit can As sport flier myself Ive repre sented interests sport fliers Ive tried vote fairly issues before us tried frugal money Would like continue Working takes vote Please take time vote candidate running district Few Its way letting us know what want Dont pass up right make choice vote can make difference won 10 votes 1986 could have vote Regardless have mind next vice-president just hope vote 130 Model Aviation Vice PresidentDistrict 4 Vice PresidentDistrict 8 Gene Hempel incumbent Garland Texas name Gene Hempel need vote remain office AMA vice-president eighth district During last two years AMA has period flux Although RC frequency prob lems have resolved large extent other extremely important involvements must handled immediate future Insurance problems exist improperly han dled could shake very foundation Acad emy As member Insurance Committee have spent hours along other com mittee members studying insurance situation next few years will critical bringing insurance liabilities under control position Chairman Safety Committee places unique position being able coordinate two sensitive areas activity facing AMA today acquisition retention flying sites directly dependent upon handle safety insurance programs respect absolutely no substitute experience have experience AMA multi-million dollar publishing insurance company run its Executive Council made up District Vice Pres idents employment managerial po sition engineering business law Texas Instruments have able bring Coun cil years legal experience applies bus iness modeling have active modeler Free Flight Control Line RC models 30 years reasons have earned respect other vice-presidents hope members eighth district want AMA its members enjoy respect richly deserved will work toward end very best ability Please vote today Charles Stevens Pasadena Texas name Charles Stevens am 54 years old have modeling since age 10 have flown Free Flight Control Line Radio Control various times served US Air Force 1957 1960 role Airman Civil Service 1960 1965 got training present job heavy equipment mechanic since working maintaining fire equipment late 1950s able again take up flying modelsthis time radios married wife Marilyn 1962 have four grown children five grandchil dren As family have active Prop Nuts R/C Club since 1980 formed have served president seven 11 years try make district events possible cant make would like due time job restrictions As campaign promises dont believe believe membership AMA important part will make effort see membership district has fair representation decision-making meetings Thank opportunity run office will try best repre sent available you need believe can make AMA better pull same direc tion Vice PresidentDistrict 10 Vote Candidate choice Reginald R Keyawa incumbent Carmichael California January 1 1989 became elected official representing AMA Early term selected staff hard working associates dedicated ourselves unification District Ten buy ing building assisting clubs pro curement preservation flight sites unification efforts led us District Ten symbol rivaled no other district class style distinction Its great see travel throughout district sym bols hats jackets shirts have logged over 10000 miles have excess 100 club visits request have answered over 1000 letters double amount phone calls Work bet Tired little job finished verge some very important developments proposals such creation additional vice-presidential positions give bet ter service District Ten membership will asking AMA funds initiate first regional site District Ten Revit alizing idea financial assistance clubs development own flying fields just few unfinished tasks Yes ballots will coming out usual renewal package Take time re view statements make decision would like represent AMA rather AMA Give shot give vote small fa vor vote Edge Beverly Wisniewski Lake Havasu City Ari zona Academy Model Aeronautics two-prong organization membership service multi-million dollar business business must managed such way benefit service member ship Having run successful business gave knowledge Years gathering information sport fliers passing council mem bers resulted National Rally years working National Championships has given knowl edge experience working AMA local well national level pledge responsive areas modeling offer years experience knowledge Make choice vote Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote November 1991 131 PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 Facets AMA Academy works ways pro mote aeromodeling Most Im sure aware very good insurance program competition activities work govern mentai agencies such FCC FAA addition intent development Muncie facility become involved educational field plans include holding symposia various technical topics conducted concert flying activities activity may aware awarding scholar ships bright young modelers have excelled studies well being involved extracurricular activities program has existence some years has helped young people achieve educational goals year five stu dents awarded total $18000 money comes Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund contributions WEAK Signals Club Toledo Ohio out funds raised Toledo Trade Show year Toledo club contributed $2000 generous gesture invite other model organization inclined also contribute scholarship fund awarded 1991 scholarships Joel Grasmeyer Grand Rapids Michigan James Stewart Missoula Montana Raymond Jungmann Buckholts Texas Andrew Kenedy Florence Kentucky Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania Does scholarship fund really help aspiring students Let share little feedback last years award winners Todd Eigenschink Todd enrolled Rose-Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Indiana computer science young man has done well first year maintaining outstanding 3932 grade point av erage has completed 80 credits out required 198 needed bachelors degree intends overload 20 credits per quarter complete degree three years leaving fourth year employment start masters degree Hes also involved additional life-broadening activities Todd writes told guess survived first year pretty well Im very thank ful AMA scholarship received well giving opportunity enter RC modeling first place enjoy great deal Thanks Todd feedback Keep up good work trust have little time now fly planes Marketing Department PR has very active promoting hobby helping clubs acquire keep flying sitesour fundamental need report press exposure first six months year have reached 7-8 million readers newspapers mag azines journals based circulation media have full-time people Reston aggressively promoting aeromodelingtelling people quality activity deserves support Once public aware extensiveness hobby easier acquire support flying site acquisition etc Headquarters staff Reston Virginia provides services modelers large heart soul AMA aero modeling remains hundreds thousands volu nteers help make work include Council Contest Boards Contest Directors Coordinators club officials etc real work takes place local level interested modelers band together organize club establish flying site hold events kinds Probably hardest workers drive through coun tryside looking areas will make good flying sites knock doors talk property owners and/or twist arms local officials obtain flying field people unsung heroes de serve credit can give Headquarters staff helps information materials per sonal involvement local level real work accomplished local folks Lets give credit deserve letter Sonny Branch president Tallahassee Floridas Seminole R/C Club brought attention recently wrote trials tribulations acquiring developing present flying site over eight year period Sonny justifiably proud what have accomplished including long-term lease site growth membership accumulated funds treasury problems club experienced seem typical clubs usually small core group really gets job done Ive involved developing several sites never easy want acknowledge thanks hard- working club mem bers make possible us enjoy hobby-sport volunteer some capacity build up hobby must understand labors Headquarters staff Reston model fliers AMA exists promote hobby facilitate its development its membership provides resources manpower make aeromodeling what today So hard-working members should proud salute Thanks much helping make wonderful hobby what Muncie Development As know now first stages developing Muncie Indiana property Initially plan create general purpose flying site facility housing musuem activities associated events kinds Development pro ceeding basis need financial resources often asked question related future activities Muncie con cerns intent locate AMA Headquarters activities Coun cil has considering serious question some time since realize disruption costs such move However recog nize long-range benefits cohesive unit functioning lo cation possible long-term reduction operating costs unquestioned probability expansion potential manag ing events kinds much efficiently Accordingly deter mined necessary face question now order able create logical long-range plan July Council session Council unanimously passed following resolution intent AMA Council move AMAs Headquarters operation Muncie diana No deadline established move Various schedules discussed generally conceded required se rious study perperly consider financial logistics personnel matters intent resolution clarify long-range ob jectives nullify rumors setting stage orderly process 132 Model Aviation very nice site developed Seminole RIC Club Tallahassee Florida AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear YouI Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite blank screen blank mind deadline make Its sure hell way start column Oh well least can report bulldozers whatever equipment using first have started Muncie site little luck three four months now will have museum building roads multi-purpose flying site 91 Nationals now history Id have say pleasant recent history weather hot miserably sticky can expected midwestern summer site much improved over last year some CL events otherwise unchanged past So what made such pleasant Nationals Attitude major difference attitude officials local people above attitude contestants what can attribute totally clear concerted effort has made recently improve situation maybe its finally paying off once attitude AMA officials seemed looking excuses prevent someone flying now just opposite way allow someone fly within rules obviously officials seem try allow contestants fly attitude rubs off contestants become less likely abra sive something doesnt go exactly expect Another great innovation years Nationals instituted RC Pattern event contestant required work half day running scores scribing etc Surprisingly well ac cepted contestants resulted couple things would necessarily come immediately mind First obviously solved age-old problem getting enough help Beyond seemed create greater level camaraderie among contestants various classes guys higher classes helping run event naturally accessible give advice newer competitors newer fliers helping run events experienced fliers get up-close per sonal view top competitors learn top guys actually human Another area new appreciation workload seen between competitors judges After sitting hot sun trying concentrate scribing four five hours its lot easier appreciate judges see still working flying later contest Its also lot easier appreciate people power group work dawn dusk week doing thing putting up tents hauling trash fixing generators hauling water cutting grass etc smile faces know hadnt thought until just now am writing what fitting tribute old buddy Johnny Clemens have smiling faces Nationals people wearing patch saying ones Johnny Clemens dedicated Nationals him Johnny would have proud betting man Id have bet will back Law renceville 92 Nationals dont think will able get early enough commitment Air Force go back Westover Massachusetts Fortunately people involved real happy either site Earlier thought Corvallis Oregon would place go site just isnt up what need Nationals Perhaps will later host Team Selection Finals Na tional Rally mail box some interesting letters month Im sure take guy serious wanting aware product pulling leg about mis adventures full-scale Cessna last October either case its bad idea Its called Plane Retain secures model start Now dont think itll work Cessna could save embarrassing accident fly alone Another letter sent AMA member has three young sons registered AMA members two waiting wings has problem new dues structure will cost him $82 memberships 92 other two boys join will $110 Whats worse will now get four magazines six other two boys start will admit hadnt given type scenario thought restructured dues 92 Hmmm think has legitimate complaint cant make guarantees have already discussing options HQ staff Another letter came someone refused entry Wright Patterson AFB spite showing AMA card Judging dates letter circumstance described think misled thinking event going day visiting Air Force Museum catch glimpse some model flying going doesnt mean base open general public model flying club base made up people work base regularly fly weekends base open general public AMA members scheduled event going such contest sanctioned fly-in events scheduled gate guards instructed allow people coming events onto base varies what have to get onto base Sometimes have produce AMA card sometimes simply having model visible car will suffice sometimes have tell model flying gain entry above assumes can find gate open week ends Its off National Road no small trick itself Till Next Month Sound Cont pg 127 assembly quite simple using readily available copper brass materials elbows tubing come plumbing supply store K&S tubing brass sheet available model shops following assembly notes should have little difficulty dup licating unit 1 Cut Y4-in diameter hole can using hole saw 2 Cut flange off -in copper elbow Some elbows may made flange 3 Make muffler mounting brackets out K&S brass 4 Cut %-in diameter brass tubing suit model 5 Silver-solder parts hard silver solder 56% cadmium-free solder Bert says tried flexible coupler between exhaust portion muffler didnt hold up very well piece tubing tween two Ls welded place cut proper length seating Ls copper expands somewhat heat will seal quite well Bert says experiences no leakage around tube free-fitting tube also expedites engine removal have used vibration isolators engine installation will need mount muffler engine mount assembly firewall November 1991 133 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Next The next photo whet appetite knowledge picture something new aeromodeling Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine Next time around will complete description operation report engine D Muffler construction drawings pages 136 During its July22 meeting Executive Council directed two changes will affect AMA members first applications pro duced time forward will include waiver statement ad dition safety code compliance statement AMA members must sign waiver statement reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aeronautics Inc liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused neg ligence statement does diminish negate way insur ance provided AMA members What will however ensure realize dangers modeling spinning prop can cut finger agree sue AMA telling correctly time around model spin ning propeller can cut finger AMA membership quite valuable addition other services AMA provides also provides insurance its members fire/theftlvandalism medical coverage general liability last couple years has become quite apparent new trends emerging trends include suits brought against AMA its own members Times change courts change some changes made AMA will forced begin acting some courts feel should say would running around country policing local private flying sessions stripping AMA licenses pulling patches epaulets off club jackets reason able alternative accomplished through waiver statement whereby members record awareness safety hazards agree sue own organization second item change will visible AMA members will affect sanctioned events contest kit will include waiver claims release liabilities statement participants sign Contest Director witness statement will added flight safety declaration statement Radio Control scale model flight waiver statement currently used participants sanctioned events expanded version little comprehensive wording added application forms statement dicates participant aware modeling presents hazards relieves AMA AMA officials also relieves contest officials negligence suits statement partic ipants sanctioned events comprehensive rules guidelines participate corresponding larger liability sanctioning organizing directing cer tainly regret society has imposed force changes upon us matter self defense step taken would force death penalty AMA itself will grumble having sign name sanctioned event will happy hav ing renewal form returned lack signature mi nor troubles slightly irritating bigger issue feel decay some kind society Back said Pledge Allegiance school war necessary instill sense patriotism enjoyment hobby happy time pride accomplishment great value placed long hard effort days attempted start motor knew assuming risk todays age instant gratification buy-one get-one free wealthy-not-healthy suits seem mound up backs torneys accountants Academy founded such basic principles having fun sharing information banding together mutual strength enjoyment under siege Free Flight success 1991 Free Flight World Championships Yu goslavia AMA member Randy Archer outflew best world now stands World Champion FiC James Parker finished second place FlA Team USA second FlA 10th FiB sixth FiC Congratulations members FAI Free Flight Team managers supporters made trip Yu goslavia especially during time unrest Congratulations also teams great cheering section back USA Free Flight Team Selection Program very best program guys put tremen dous effort great thought program year held terrific finals Lost Hills resulted fine showing team United States World Champion Randy Archer Congrat ulations around job well done Intro-Pilots reminder Attention AMA chartered clubs des ignated intro-pilot 1991 December 31 1991 AMA com puters will erase intro-pilot designation intro-pilot status expires December 31 Clubs wishing designate intro-pilots 1992 encouraged earliest opportunity intropilot status may added AMA records year 1992 Plans now underway grand opening new Muncie fly ing facility grand opening weekend will June 13-14 1992a Saturday Sunday AMA members invited affair will no admission charge landing fee charges etc ginning contact members industry special interest groups others concerning grand opening weekend will formal dinner Saturday night June 13 $100 per ticket celebrate monumental event Monumental bet very first fly ing site national scope operated owned modelers Make plans attend now have produced two videos called AMA Today Volumes II presently working third edition video will available late October early November video will outline some museum items such engines models go over processing memberships will give insight AMA functions provide news national flying site safety information get copy please send $10 AMA tention AMA Today Volumes Ill Some news concerning AMA numbers Deceased life members will deleted record file AMA numbers assigned deceased life members will offered families family decides renew membership numbers will offered membership Remember life memberships still $1000 January 1 go $1500 Also AMA now gearing up offer alpha-numeric AMA license numbers Watch column infor mation concerning availability alphanumeric AMA numbers topical conversation items recently has future Nationals Will soon held solely Muncie Will broken up will next year year after AMA Executive Director can tell what tell him making effort get Nationals Westover Air Force Base June 1992 Nationals Westover would allow Nationals events same site Yes Soaring Helicopter Free Flight door Outdoor events field prospect might return Tn-Cities Washington state well return both Lawrenceville Tidewater Virginia too distant future After completion entire Muncie flying facility quite logical expect Nationals held well Beyond will held answer will come AMA members attending 1992 later Nationals will offered opportunity include preference se lection process Concerning National flying site Indiana has lot dialogue Special Interest Groups input design layout site has very helpful Input Free Flight community unique Pattern fliers speed fliers others have offered suggestions develop assigned areas Free Flighters however will address site lay out differently Free Flighters will say everyone else will say After site has used few times AMA will welcome sugges tions regarding location launch area chase lanes Spe cial Interest Groups will also asked input creation site-use criteria Headquarters looks forward hearing opinions AMA members organize regulate use facility Annual Meeting Annual AMA Membership meeting 1991 held conjunction AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last June 8 meeting opened 8 oclock Off icers Club Annex chaired Executive Vice-President Fol lowing introductions Executive Director reported Phase 1 Muncie project George Steiner gave report use 1991 radio equipment Chairman Sound Committee gave tech nical discussion model sound/noise meeting included op portunity questions answers lightly attended meeting required bylaws informative times quite lively Late news flash Word just looks like combined Nationals Westover AFB June 92 details next month LI 134 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 Connecticut Maine Masoadiusetta New Hampshire Rhode luJand / Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutiin 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 HOulton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Went Wanvick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 0800t Monadnock Balloon Aviation Festival event held June 1416 Dillant-Hopkins Airport Keene New Hampshire visited Ashuelot Valley Flyers June 9 1991 fliers prac ticing event very good afternoon weather beautiful people very friendly having enjoyable time doing what hobby about flying model aircraft have excellent report sent Benjamin Hartley de scribes event detail quite long will have covered two columns shows what can done promote model av iation Thank Ben taking time effort provide report pictures Food thought Has someone ever asked fly airplane have ever asked someone fly airplane What happens airplane damaged some reason Most time owner accepts reasonable manner However have heard seen cases owner becomes quite upset tends blame flier damage regardless cause So about fly someones airplane take time check aircraft completely hope owner will notice caution accept results readily damage occurs Videotape have new videotape AMA called Pilots Ground primarily about IMAA scale airplanes very well done shows some beautiful aircraft would like bor row tape let know worth watching Lyme Disease has mentioned several newsletters mag azines know two people have tested positive Dis trict very real possibility notice unexplained bites have rash see doctor Apparently longer disease goes unattended serious gets have some material could used newsletter want copy let know Ashuelot Valley Flyers Balloon Aviation Festival 1991 June 14-16 1991Keene New Hampshire Well sir weather didnt exactly cooperate Ashuelot Val ley Flyers AVF participation 1991 Balloon Aviation Festival Keene New Hampshire Dillant-Hopkins Airport must counted successful invitation MPA Monadnock Pilots Association group General Aviation pilots Monadnock region AVF admin istered judged model-building contest conducted miniature aircraft display scheduled two days demonstration RC flying Contest entries accepted Friday June 14 demonstra tion flight days contest displays scheduled Saturday Sunday June 15-16 model contest attracted 27 entries decided early miniature aircraft some sort could entered Mo nadnock Pilots Association provided ribbons trophy plaques prizes old standby color-coding blue red yellow rib bons awarded first second third place winners four divisions white green ribbons presented other participants everybody got award some sort efforts Best Show First place winner division also awarded plaque airplane ride classic Aeronca Champ owned Don Champagne president MPA First place fin ishers follow Kit-built division went Neil Starrs gorgeous Proctor Nieuport also took Best-of-Show Radio Control divi sion Al Wards 1A-scale Fly-Baby bipe Bruce Thompsons unbe lievable Monokote covering job scratch-built division Eliot Kimbles quietly elegant Winnie Mae plastic display division Lisetta Silvestris neatly-done JN-4 Jenny Lisetta 10 years old says Jun iors arent interested model aviation D Continued Next Month November 1991 135 New Yod New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT iiohnAMA JByrne1711 Istrict II Vice-President9W 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Lx. Hyde Park NY 12838 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe Piscalaway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Jxxchkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lox SexIer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts speech delivered some years ago Will Rogers aviation booster world-class philosopher globallyacclaimed dispenser wisdom truth asserted hear never met man didnt like cant concur univer sality Wills life-long assessment find upon reflection can subscribe convictions would apply exclu sively aeromodelers Hence can truly profess have never met aeromodeler didnt like assessment would admit strong conviction such optimistic attitude toward fellow-modelers shall continue regard indefinitely sort hallmark Though frequently take sharp issue expressed implied views aeronautical acquain tances upon variety topics certainly does sense amount disparagement display contempt views fellow-modelers may coincide given sit uation As someone has sagely proclaimed may agree what say shall defend death right say Special note Well may go far believe greatest virtue aeromodelers group species will inherent respect another though fact may always show during fairly heated exchange views Basically aeromodelers mutually respectful another am duly proud counted commendable breed Nuff said lest appear have lost candor cost sentimentality Dick Radcliffes dog story Dick vice-president West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 located District 2 impressed newsletter account concerning amusing experience stray pup recently graced clubs flying-site invitation much less expectation lone friendly beagle-hound became quite attached Dick vice-versa extent Dick favored pup most-welcome drink water followed much tail wag ging sated beast So far good right Wrong Whilst cranking engine flight Dick noted amazement newly-acquired canine admirer raised leg across top field-case threatening stance know what sud den threat may well imagine produced immediate instinc tive protective action can imagine instinctively altered attitude toward mans best friend jericho Radio Control Flyers Inc AMA 1156 Bob Schoppe editor Logbook captioned clubs newsletter also aeromodeler experience common sense current issue clubs newsletter Bob has say about buddy-boxes understanding manufacturers have provisions such device older models io frequency mode must same ie AM FM older ones five-pin DIN plug newer ones may use same cable whether AM FM Now other important things need know 1 The transmitter being used slave buddy box does have same frequency master original trans mitter 2 The slave transmitter does have have antenna connected 3 The slave transmitter should have power turned 4 The slave transmitter required display its frequency instructor should check carefully before starting engine controls set same trim direction done properly ramifications obvious simplest terms buddy cable trainer switch does shift controls buddy box make master think using original pots instructor feels necessary releasing switch returns con trol master transmitter potential mishap may averted think current high usage buddy-boxes would bE prudent explain just what happens necessar use agree whole-heartedly have Spectacle Spectacular Assuming need eye-glasses may bE interested following story jubilation published Jack Saw yer editor Prop Wash newsletter club Cape May Count WASP ie Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilot Jacks words Well AMA has just paid back several years mem bership Today saved over $150 newest pair glasses thankt good ol AMA resulting mailing sent out severa months ago enrolled AMA members Vision Eye Plan . savings $150 can buy pretty nifty engine radio l known brands opticians included AMA extra Take ad vantage it could save big bucks extend collective thanks Jack kind endorsemen expressed appreciation Bill Boss AMA 19701 feeling considerable loss grea reluctance acknowledge accept resignation Bill Bos District 2 Contest Board member Control Line Scale Actu ally has served AMA various capacities past 34 years Fo example has served District 2 VP 1968 through 1972 AVP 1972 through 1978 Since 1978 Bill has served wiff merit Control Line Scale Contest Board Member have ap pointed Bills successor capacity Mr Joe Ortiz founder anc president Flushing Control Line Association AMA 2115 whosi address 33-52 85th Street Apt 201 jackson Heights NY 11372 phone 718/426-8377 took shot Bill some trophies E Plate Quadra motor UW F 7-4-pr ZAzrf 34 rr 4 136 Model Aviation Gear up Secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asaociate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodwere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearheld PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Mauwee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalern PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequcecy Coordinator John CollIe 1012 Wyowing Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years weather provided longest flying seasons mory Hopefully enjoyed yourselves benefits summers great weather flying site built members Butler Aircraft Modelers Butler Penn sylvania past two years club has working very hard latest development being 20 x 32 picnic shelter following picture highlights 26 members BAMs annual Memorial Day Breakfast August issue Model Aviation request made mate rials would appreciate seeing column Jim Wilson Dayton Ohio Wingmasters offered following unique fitting article Did know saw bumper sticker Toledo Expo said wife told go flying again shes going leave God Im going miss meant humorous Im sure us have special lady life have probably heard something quite similar time another know what Im talking about old love airplanes love line say Thats ridiculous honey screen door closes behind house usually what happens ACT 1 begin load car up plane parts field boxes sud denly wife realizes whats happening wife know mother coming over soon dont Me Yes dear wife loading car Me Because weathers perfect dont have anything else wife What about caulking shower stall Me Ill later get home wife No wont youll forget about Me Ill get later okay wife Well what about baby Are going pay attention son Me I took him park yesterday wife dont care about us never spend time love airplanes love us Me Fine Im going Are satisfied now ACT 2 flop down chair start sulk feverishly flipping through TV channels hoping find rerun Wings Star Trek No such luck get up go down basement clean up workshop As Im putting away some tools hear mother-in-laws foot-stomps up stairs hear muffled voices jabbering back forth ears burning know theyre talking about hear wifes footsteps stop basement door door opens wife Honey wheres check book Mom taking baby mall So can go flying now want Me Its bedroom nightstand thought wanted spend some time together wife Dont ridiculous Theres sale baby shoes ladies pur ses Ill see later ACT 3 After leaves begin gather up rest things go flying car finally loaded just turn key first drops rain begin hit windshield Back house looking rerun Wings Star Trek something End Jims little play recognizes scenario very familiar great deal homes owe great deal respect gratitude spouses special thanks following pictures express enjoyment several District Ill mod elers November 1991 137 Martin Hauser enjoyed meet Jerry Feck Ray DeFrahe Shelby OhioFrick Frack BAM Memonal Day Breakfast Peter Cooke float flies Bill Kunert ran model registra new North Startion Shelby Rn Inhnonn hia Rnannar RipE flrnmnr roC.rna fran reps John Robertson hangs Fathers Cub Thanks AVP Dave Ellis Joe Vislay supplying photos Involvement various governmental agencies has proven very valuable States within district have developed Adopt-A-Highway program club willing little work some very positive pub licity adopt section highway Delaware Disinot Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia REPORT DISTRICT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21 1 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1346 Cumberlund Dr Harriuonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Pernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobacci 6406 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 Meetings according latest listing 158 Chartered Clubs District IV district largest long shot some differences between largest district tend much spread out Very large metropolitan areas contain large numbers clubs no areas comparable size district fact creates somewhat problem terms getting around visit people might alternative have tried get different types functions possible during year has worked out well enough keep informed what going general terms does answer prob lem contact individuals District meetings held past really economically practical have watched results such meetings other districts well have membership numbers thousands can get between 50-100 people show up meeting getting much value event something better Some discussion has taken place concerning holding re gional meeting western part North Carolina develops fall could have much better situation meeting could held time convenient majority members Distances traveled individuals would minimal Discussions could relate needs particular area district entity Several meetings would increase potential improved attendance point meetings would become very practical would welcome group clubs tak ing action organize such events Give call 804 296-2662 drop note can come up something practical Incidentally need list contest mailings other non profit use let know District list divided state listings can ask just what need looking listing business purposes please contact AMA Headquarters Waiver Liability statement time read will have seen statement ModelAviation probably have received membership renewal form relating requirement sign Waiver Liability would like make statement own regard have consistently written comments concerning votes etc Ex ecutive Council meetings have done because think such comments should source prevent inconsistencies matter dealing above statement feel calls explanation voted against Waiver Liability Statement vicepresidents Districts 10 11 also voted against require ment will make sign statement before can renew mem bership problem item presented meeting concerned information Unfortunately good chance statement signature might essential problem asked vote topic title Waiver Liability statement being presented lawyers yet presented copy Waiver further insinuated would pos sible us comprehend subject event am going vote anything fully covered meeting have enough problems being misled sub jects going off half-cocked no explanation problem need sign Waiver renewal form send hope will statement ModelAviation fully explains just what Waiver provides Needless say question large lawsuits insur ance still need halt insurance major driving force Academy other things should involved yet entirely too much time energy cost goes aspect organization Insurance has minds reason membership quite some years al ways should work return time deeply involved Indoor Free Flight Indoor Free Flight event flown actively thi Goddard Space Flight Center boosters activity Tom Vallee member Goddard Space Flight Center Model Club Tom talked some members Japanese Indoor Team World Championships last year about possibility holdin1 Postal Contest FAI Stick FiD resulted Postal Contes Mini-Stick between Japan England United States suc cess event led Japan vs United States FiD event Thi USA team flew three rounds day June 23 29 NASA Auditorium Japanese team flew six rounds Nationa Memorial Youth Center Tokyo July 15 results order Tom Vallee Hideya Enomoto Daniel Belieff Philip Kleinert Hidehart Odagiri Shigeyoshi Nonaka Tom says thinks USA Team got bit lucky since thE Japanese site turned out less ideal certainly tC take away outstanding effort three fliers Unitec States contest will held again next year will considerec major contest Japan good possibility team fron West Coast will enter planning Bob Randolph progresses planned fliers interest Indoor competition should con tact Tom 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying sites Progress has made acquisition couple o sites District problems several programs foi getting new sites situation especially club has lost sitE alternative potentially deadly club few instan ces flying rights have granted nearby clubs majol problem clubs already operating capacity terms o possible air time Rules such limiting number planes tht air time also create difficulty local support suppor can vital another club would ask provide wher ever possible nearby clubs have problem members thai invited use another clubs field need exercise utmosi courtesy observe other clubs rules letter Any abuset will create serious consequences others Please take advantage services materials available fron AMA Headquarters involved field search Acad emy has accumulated much reference material support hat access documentation can become part package yo put together working individuals authorities yourt should use itlE Muffler ST3000 using Campbells soup can r r~iIr EN 6 -- LJ BAE AIL#S4 $7 OOC 3 coPEtL 00 ffAODI uIOT OL OCR p4a 70 Cca3oK5 31 cP6i TuBE 70 uV7ENc/. 4M0ri i"Cl 7 FLANGe 7k1E 957OFF C0P6RL MOOEi./ MOO/I vw SDAcke r Io Cl IC#DEL 5oU cA 3/ycop j woo $A55 k-5 TUBe CuT Levr-ii 702u7 MuDy Alto A/ISLe CAN C va*eo 138 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Penoacois FL 32514 Linde Cooley 10112 yew St Giboonoilie FL 33534 Gostano Olan 0-12 Frailas Gosynabo PR 00657 Jeorno M 1000 Edwards 600 Mimoos New Albany MS 36652 Karl Hansel RN 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Frequency Coordinator 50mm Fieldo P0 Boo 1063 Stricidand Rd. Intedacben FL 32046 Pbone 604 664-2517 Riobard Jackson 2116 Thomlee Or. N Charieslon SC 26405 Joan Martin 2160 Tiaelaii Ave. Miami FL 33133 0106 Patton 76S Bailey Brook Circle Birmioghaw AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Or. Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Riwert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycanrore Manchester TN 37355 Gossip first . Julie Woods important RC Pattern Judge Mississippi has ordered tell husband Hervey has recovered 1984 illness back flying toy airplane again RC Pattern Bill Beaty prestigious Director Mem phis confides So far have promoted $8000 contributions restore WW Iis famous B-17 Memphis Belle year new location again Oc tober 12-13 Come see yourself Bill proud Mem phis Belle flyable again will have post armed guard 24 hour day see someone doesnt leap fly Bir mingham Alabama middle night great airplanes war Red Scholefield Gainesville Florida wants know Jim Whitley former fa mous flier Red dont know Maybe somebody else reading will know Ken Kortness important City Manager Kingstree South Carolina starting club three different groups Free Flight Con trol Line RC Ken wants three AMA rule books faction Ken ran out rule books just got another boxful yesterday theyre going out Im dozen behind Ken flies Kingstree air port City Manager members lucky have Ken Ill bet doesnt have speck trouble out anybody club think about minute Last week drove south Alabama cover big event CD Bill Bell Contest Manager Harry Wicksell staged King Peanut Scalemasters Regional Qualifier #1 Dothan Al abama showed up Everybody good time Bill Bell said Wheelless Airport might closed next year hell have new spot happens snap Mel Whitley Frank Thomas front Mels magnificent British Hawker Sea Fury 26 pounds OS Twin four-stroke really nice model Mel came up Florida Frank came down Nashville attend Dothan affair Jim Wilkinson Panama City showed up Bills Dothan King Peanut affair started feature picture waitI have much better picture him snapped Clanton Alabama bust month earlier below switched pictures because camera took Dothan filter prob lems gentleman behind Jim helper Monty Beville Stuka very nice air plane Earlier year Jim took first Mobile Alabama contest Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society sent picture Mike Kelly John Hayes launching Radio Controlled Soarer present May18 contest camera busted Dwight Goodman president ot Mur freesboro Tennessee Modelers has asked mention Rutherford County Board Education Laverne High School principal Carl Buckner assistant principal Jan Stauffer maintenance supervisor Les Wilson helped provide high school space Dwights annual swap meet Dwight promises pictures next year Warren Heinfeld Fruitland Park Florida has come up nice new way control fliers fun-fly contest shown low board says Erwin made help Erwins wife board shows green until flier removes card board shows red place fliers AMA card slot believe Erwins last name Gajinton can read Warrens letter cor rectly very nice control board Thanks Er win Warren County Commissioners Bradenton Florida arranged use county property club flying field Yearly payments$10 So whats next club has annual Man atee County Appreciation Day club thanking county officials annually consideration Myself Ive AMAs board directors 18 past 20 years Ive never seen before Dan says lots credit goes Dick Coles pix Shown l-r Rick Mixon MCRC president Jim Staples land acquisition Joe Miller Parks Recreation Lori Ann Harris Man atee County Commissioner Dick Coles Contest Director Kent Chetlain County Commis sioner CD Dick has just handed Commissioners nice appreciation plaque Club president Rick has mike hand left Any District V members reading Ill make deal promote similar scene showing appreciation landlord Ill run flap right full blown first line think Shakespeare said human virtues gratitude least Looks like good way hold flying field What think November 1991 139 -lere important picture important message club America scratching boonies place fly Any club looking flying field looking some blessed way somehow hold read Editor Dan Hunt MCRC clubs Sport Flyer explains Shown above picture overaii scene Dothan Lots Giant Scale modelers Illinois / Indiana Kentucky Missoun DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard RI 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higgionville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2461 Work 616 64-7121 Fax 616 564-7766 Cal BOel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1606 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 2 hasnt happened District 6 members will getting bal lots near future Please vote Youll notice Im running un opposed please vote anyway other districts election year please place vote wisely some very good candidates running against incumbents Some times its good have change clubs district have used districts scanner least once Paul says heavy schedule scanner summer months help out purchased new scanner district hope helps July started off having stay home first weekend could annual inspection Cheetah glad see pass flying colors Alas also meant stay home instead getting out see some second third weekends found sunny Lawrencevilie Illinois Nationals year decided spend time Nationals instead trying jump back forth home So Nationals six days comment got several times last year was missed you missed Nationals year didnt look hard enough Sorry missed Gene Nevin thing came out Nationals really struck home Soaring site test made narrow-band systems fleet 46 Sailplanes different channels lined up turned radios control models fact heard 24 counted thermal hope nobody blinked guess new frequency plan narrow-band equipment works special thanks goes out towns Lawrenceville Yin cennes locals extremely nice us week heard very nice comments local populace thatmade very proud have Alas left lot newly found friends also want send out hearty thanks Tn-County fellas too manned raffle table week build funds scholarship fund Others club busily worked away various events Should visit people again future certainly hope As Nationals came close off Council meeting sunny Muncie looking forward seeing some dirt being pushed around site Wrong paperwork problem delayed work month time read first phase construction should well its way thing came out Council meeting AMA HQ moving Muncie Id guessing told things have happen before happens First will study develop plan associated costs last weekend July found New Castle Indiana door activities Indianapolis FF Foundation support Henry County Convention Visitors Bureau did first Raintree County Free Flight Festival Although turnout less Terry Hreno CD wanted nice time locals watch too hope Sunday better IFFF has some pretty neat plans future years would like make event part larger plan thatll involve teachers around state education program youngsters though its heavy project take think may have good go wish best Indoor meet pleasure presenting Roger Wathen Superior Service Award Ive watched Roger sev eral years worked youngsters Several times saw him sac rifice own flying time contests Juniors could fly instead seems doing what wonder thanks go out Roger After left Indoor meet went north side town visil Henry CO Wright Flyers RC Club fellas have prett nice layout have lots mowed grass open flying area O course block building turning club house helps too Alas stay too short head homc since pretty late day know now ma just drop time since i head up way AMA business often Now lets catch up some photos Unfortunately format use now means photos eat up lot column will able te show photo good about 13 lines print Now its 18 lines equivalent about 27 lines old format Ive got cut back Im going say anything Hmmm Maybe need photos first Jerry Worden club trying out new class 01 Racing using 4-Star Forty hope doesnt turn out like other entry-level Racing event know has have Nelson fl So much entry level Meet Charlie Cappis Gene Wicks Rick Tacket Jim Koch Jerry Worden Gene Barker showing rac ing toys Heres photo couple models owned Lynn Vandemark think felt better see modeis column having put works both de Bolt de signs Champ Cub Cub revamped model built 50s Both just about work out fine models schoolyard fly ing Three channels very simple operation Neat Well thats about photo session See what mean ate up lot space two worth dont think Id like show just dont have space enough Ive got lot backlog too Dang Enough now. 140 Model Aviation Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin DISTRICT REPORT V I Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinetor/AVP Joseph M MasS 5364 English Dr Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2626 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 Jean Lasik 305 PaSi Place Holland Ml 46423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy SaSerlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 46054 Pete Waters has abdominal surgery Pete will recovering next few months Joe Hass will handling district report un til Pete returns best wishes go Pete family speedy recovery last time writings report challenged carry picture bird show around hope youve showed person recently bring up because infectious Two days ago police car parked front house evening car long enough curiosity take hold completing accident report went out talk officer thing led another brought out X-Cell 60 Right away knew someone station interested See works folks Speaking chopper think Ive kept everyone parts chain business day before Michigan Whirlybirds Fun-Fly put upside-down Sorry missed great event got back together thanks Ed Horgas side frames needed time attend ORCHA Fun-Fly next weekend whale good time pun intended ORCHA stands Oak land Radio Control Helicopter Association thanks Jim McCuen Shaun Ettinger excellent day Numerous beginners helped $5 landing fee walked away $30 worth prizes Great job guys always amazing what groups individuals can Livonia Ribcrackers again put swap-shop air show local residents Undaunted rainy weather Saturday beautiful Sunday show went Mr Electric Keith Shaw putting excellent flight demos answering questions Keith spent least two hours discussing things Electric drawing discharge curves schematics such rain-soaked car windows Again great time special events put human dynamos upcoming write Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly gan idea Darrel Watts Darrel started simple two-day fun-float-fly last year Learning event organized another past spring great Darrel has now put together bash September 14-15 includes free fuel reception head quarters hotel Saturday evening hotel across street largest shopping mall state non-fliers few miles flying site Paula staying hotel though live nearby snows weekend well have good time Another great fall swap-shop put Indian City RC year will held October 20 has moved larger quar ters Ramada Southgate Michigan tables fill up quickly Its always good see old friends As fall approaches clubs resume normal indoor meet ing thought club functions meetings run come mind Ed Saumier Skymasters introduced operation plan elected president have seen before club operates core officers run dayto-day activities separate operation meetings Club members welcome attend meetings neat part about regular membership meetings almost 100% airplanes Numerous guest speakers have introduced new ideas products meeting spent discussing care feeding use transmitters What lively educational dis cussion Almost two hours spent beginners experts learning other meeting includes raffle show-and-tell two meetings month never enough time too topics Unconfirmed rumors indicate officers have fun operation meetings too Speaking topics local Amateur Radio group also looking support its activity least area members will ing come meeting talk about new code-less licen ses now available modeling use group will teach necessary course provide examiner Next month Ill try have little other parts district Good flyingE PR Cant pg 128 Continental Airlines Historical Society fine nostalgic exper ience am sure glad came party point story apart telling Headquarters staff usually well occupied getting model aviation story out give example club involved local aviation peo ple local leaders other fields local administration perhaps can find opportunities like just AMA HQ people can push image model aircraft model avi ation higher level club member can same really takes some involvement some willingness some work AMA district vice-president has booth can borrow just ask get free handouts brochures etc have call write AMA Reston well ship some first-class stuff free charge like some other clubs make up own handout advertise club needs skills Public relations image enhancing something can should safe flying club does needs get message out club runs good mall show does clubs have adopted schools doing doing well member puts his/her best foot forward community helping cause model aviation need time really isnt work fun something positive nice letter home Amelia Earhart Brad Greenwood Atchison Kansas sent us thank-you sending materials him help class youngsters Atchison Junior High School Bob did show-and-tell session 150 sixth graders 25 time talk about model aircraft model aviation fun skills provides photo shows couple kids sign back pickup Thanks too Brad Fayette Flyers Fayette Georgia have just completed sec ond year working Peachtree City Elementary School AdoptA-School effort has well received faculty advisors Delta Dart building classes rubber-powered models flown gym nasium hot air balloons also used active flight exercises As homework assignment participants given job build ing protective housing shield egg breakage six-foot fall Another assignment build airplane grab bag items found around average house fall 1991 saw start third season Fayette Flyers working lucky young people photos show some club members involved Good luck continued success Thanks RD Andy Anderson Public Relations Sec retary club providing information next month Muffler design using Iawnmower muffler .-,rr4r * r.d OwJ* Ad CdAr5e-O unV AR Qu#onE AA/ sa QUA V** flat - COMfl7d es mber 1991 141 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanlield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Aharea Imiajans New Mejdco Odahoma Texas Iflhfl DISTR ICT REPORT VIII Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N YaJe Dr Gatland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Greaens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Roage LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrena 14624 Bear Creek Pass Auntin TX 78737 LDistriCt IX IMAA Rally Giants held Irving TeXas hosted Irving R/C Flyers Association didnt make missed good time lots beautiful models Contest Directors event Tommy Meyer Dennis Cassatt gentleman did out standing job behalf participants entered could enjoy flying model airplanes what its about following photos few models entered IMAA Rally Lee Moore San Antonio Texas Hall Springfield Bulldog Beautiful modell close up Forest Edwards en gine mounted John OBriens Russian P0-2 model Don Bell Fort Worth T Birds showing off Kermit Frog model Mr Froggie Gene Hempel District 8 vice-president visiting members IMAA Rally Giants held Irving Texas John OBrien Kingaland ended Friday Good food great band enjoy Texas immaculate Rus- evening sian Poiikarpov P0-2 engine machined built Forest Edwards California Please forget vote upcoming election District 8 vicepresident need support 142 Model Aviation unaries orevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Marrymen Green Norman 01 73072 Grant Wilson Tulsa Oklahoma B-36 built Control Line model kit converted RC George Barnes Rosenourg exas win nis ver saw beautiful modeis Georges model flew very well ladles responsible processing paper work insure modeiers great time L-R Pam Carson Jackie Witt Becky Speck Gali Longeil JoAnn Meyer Congratulations ladiesl beautiful DC-3s belong Tom Hoimaley McAllen Texas TTA markings American Airlines model beiongs Guy Lowe New Orleans Louisiana Navy DC-3 belongs Larry Steptoe Zachary Louisiana Olen Rutherford New Blame Arkansas showing off 1-1901E Bird Dog interior cabin model work love scale realism Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT is McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 Corn puServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3268 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carnngton ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rickeita 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 District Doins. AVP Tom Boyd Nebraska continues September column Nebraska club information Grand Island Modelers last fall accomplished task get ting new field city water department land Beautiful grassland shaded parking activities area completed full club control City Council support help Excellent PR work paid off group Grand island flying site before improvements about picture after Improvements guys Wed like see city ended up partnership 70-some Hastings Skylarks flying high year after ded icating renovated paved flying field last fall signing 15year lease used lot special PR sold advertising sup port effort Hastings Skylarks paved site dedication day Advertising support signs Good idea guyslooks like might able expand year year sponsorship Colorado. regret Don Atwood AVP Denver area has formed us move out District Business opportunities availed themselves Don has moved California son will missed local contests wish best new location Dennis Patterick president Sunnyside Aviation Glenwood Springs Colorado shares club has experienced another suc cessful mall show fun-fly though poor weather kept crowd smaller last year Roger Shook instructing Maft Jaeger Roger valuable asset club spends time instructing new filers time own flying club needs Roger because what its about get ting new members air proper instruction cameraman local TV filming background Charles Abbate Pueblo Colorado sends following picture report Sky Corral R/C Club recently held its annual mall show Pueb lo Mall complete types models club posters listing var ious activities held last three years become involved club modeling activities AMA brochures available handouts well club mem bership flying field meeting times information Video tapes area fun-fly activities Tournament Champions Striking Back Lake Havasu shown throughout day E Sky Corral RIC Club great time sharing hobby/sport public November 1991 143 Part mail show display Marathon column begins District Two candidates VP Joe Beshar John Grigg George M Meyers District Four candidates Howard Crispin Brad Booth District Six Jim Sears District Eight Gene Hempel Charles Stevens District Ten Regg Keyawa Bev Wisniewski Good luck rounded corner pulled Mid-America International Airport Lawrenceville Illinois could see Na tionals have stayed two years exception 950 heat 95% hu midity Just know Vincennes diana Lawrenceville about 10 miles away Illinois airport Nationals about middle both Lawrenceville side airport huge accommodates prac tically events event held away airport Sailplane competition held Lincoln High School Vin cennes course Free Flight guys Nationals another date report coming Sailplane compe tition previous day said over 30 planes air timea lot same thermal expanded fre quency program seems doing its job Pictured below Senior contestant Chip Mas chal first place Two Meter second place Standard Class Open contestant Jerry Arana third F3B fifth Standard Class Jun ior contestant Scotty Peterson fifth TwoMeter fifth Standard Class various forms competition have witnessed quizzed Sailing seems purest objective event Land right string seven minutes impressed have always loved quietness Sailing Pic tured below another District Ten contingent Roger Chastain Don Vickers Blayne Chas tam couldnt find note made faring know Blayne some firsts seconds lengthy conversation Roger opened eyes intricate construction precision beauties Good job Sailplane guys Mid-America International Airport like three-ring circus loved Helicop ters end Pylon going crazy another five Control Line events going once two sets Pattern going runway center Control Line really got attention CL Combat CL Carrier CL Speed Man what excitement Nationals great Lets take break check Darwin Barrie reading flying season winding down US Ari zona beginning bring goodies back out fly summer building projects Thats right summer building projects can now fly Sailplanes again thermals have mellowed down point wings dont get ripped off have invisible tornadoes everybody else calls thermals Powered aircraft dont have fight density altitude much just comfortable out field hope everybody reads interest AMA News section Model Aviation Im sure have opinion comment Dont keep yourself Write letter importantly send Send copy VP Headquarters Also read what District Column way com municate nearly 30000 members District VP cannot send mailing per year membership budget structure way Something wrong folks State thoughts Again offer goes out winter visitors will visiting Phoe nix metro area state matter Drop line Ill send list clubs flying sites area now deal didnt sound like much planned sudden turns out absolutely out rageous Just such deal put lone RC Flyers Fly AT Barbecue Dot made way lone field chest full Coke salad members brought plate something Wally McCallister charming wife Jer maine brought burgers hot dogs Cokes buns lot Standing middle dishin out Jermaine McCallister As werent enough bring food Wally also supplies entertainment Well almost entertain ment After sun goes down Wally lights up night time Old-Timer Im sure kit its covered transparent MonoKote lights up like kite sunlight said al entertainment Pictured below Joe Marine Joe also built light-up Old-Timer Joe Marine President lone RCers pos ing good 100km Cap 21 Both guys put up magic behold lit up sky like space ship carrying ET few cars sauntered nearby road can imagine looking out window UFO flying formation car Gads Bulletin Fred Brigeman Knights Round Circle annual Control Line auction will held Tuesday November 12 1991 club meets rear Ana heim Public Library Euclid Avenue 14 mile south Ball Road Anaheim interested modelers invited bring unwanted items Control Line preferred auctioned off portion proceeds items sold goes club treasury excellent chance RC people get rid old CL stuff thats lying around gathering dust information contact KOTRC vicepresident Fred Brigeman 714 667-7178 after 700 pm Heres thats back burner too long leader another great club Denny Baker Bayside RC Club Denny Baker yours truly exchanging patches Denny Baker charming wife too long Barbara got together fan fly Woodland Davis Aeromodlers field handing out District stuff introduced liquid refreshment called Home Run Youre Out Bags Are Loaded some baseball name have since become best friends Denny vited down Bayside meeting glad attend guys great est Denny havent forgotten tape See ya Crows Landing Visits clubs and/or events pleasure ya got coming up give call Its vote time again system good people support Get volved vote Leading Edge Regg 144 Model Aviation X AAizofla California Hawaii / Navada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Homa 1916 961-6637 Corn~Na addrass EMAIL 7624747 inIp mascnai erry Arana ana cotty Peter son showing off wings Lincoln High School Vincennes indiana Waily McCallister burger-meister lone Flyers Check out fun-loving people gath ered feedin table sound chow bell mioger nasiuun von vicers ana Blayne unas tam displaying winners Jermaine sewing up outstanding platter Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ave NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 Vancouver WA 98684 Turn CashmanTorn McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al CulverDave Mallens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83876 Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 15th Ax 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator L atson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Some District Officer news Tom Cashman has contact Free Flight Community district has resigned AVP Hes help needed him its hard see him go Nationals will Corvallis egon couldnt Configure field could run safe Nationals sev eral problems number problem would have have full-scale aircraft flying over contest areas Possibly could shut down entire airport might work remains seen ever lost another Northwest Na tionals have some encouraging words about another site Stay tuned point looks like best guess Nationals will Chicopee Massachu setts late June hope weve try ing get back some time Dave Cobb wrote OMAS marked its 10th year club summer Hope 10th two-day Fest success have best sites around run super fly-in sizes aircraft have thoughts about col umn format Perhaps will use new mat folk ModelAviation will give parameters like idea larger picture format seem lose much smaller format Well see Chuck Bessett following say about some Narrows R/C club doings Hes president newsletter editor July 6-7 Narrows R/C Team AMA show team put air show Tacoma Nar rows Industrial Airport past guys have showed up werent allowed fly year small aircraft flying time full-size ones flew two hours day least two aircraft sky times front row seats full-scale stuff people like Bob Hoover Tex John son doing stuff counted 24 Sailplanes air time over Vincennes Indiana summer Soarers also put some 40-plus Sailplanes out field turned radios once see what would happen Nothing moved no glitches also counted District Xl pilot amongst Soarers Out clear blue sky Tom Brightbill showed up after hed told couldnt make Uh huh did find best restaurant around spite directions Oh well NWSS Tournament will Van couver British Columbia year will over time read teresting read Gary Brokaw joke about whether hed need passport compete can fit own joke Stuntathon 91 took place June 22-23 Space Center Kent Bob Emmett CD well-run meet Saturday time Old-Time Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Pre cision Aerobatics Sunday two World Championship team members among contestants Paul Walker US Alan Resinger Canada Both freely shared fly ing experiences knowledge both ginner advanced fliers helps lot trying learn ropes note Don McClave won both Old-Time Nostalgia Stunt spent Sunday judg ing Bob Parker Bob Emmett could compete Expert class next weekend Bladder-Grabber 91 best Combat best prizes around 49 contestants came over USA down Canada across ngrad note Tom Strom RC Racing Contest Board member District Xl took fifth new wrinkle Com bat tried shut-off device may answer flyaways Actually second time devices use some tried Northwest Regionals device simple effective would like info contact John Thomp son 1145 Birch Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Noted Walla Walla Prop Twisters newsletter now being edited Fran Walker discussion president Dale Christen sen about securing battery pack ing sure connector cannot come loose mentioned two aircraft came grief Slope Soar er powered job Also newslet ter picture swap meet four aircraft including two F4Us P47 A6M2 Zero shows newsletters getting better better pictures formatted columns long way mimeographed stuff yore Marty Hall came through some stuff about Water-N-Wheel contest Mid Night Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Seems like contest events structured could fly off either water land success brought contestants clubs Soldotna Palmer Anchorage AVP Tom McCowen placed fourth Scale Sounds like weather wasnt bad werent major problems have promised info Speaking Alaska have superb builders far Northwest volved Scalemasters operation have shown Alaskan modelers equal anybody anywhere Jim Terrell Anchorage Alaska Jim very active member Alaska RIC Society flies Pattern well Scale picture Jim Short Skyvan took second static Claude McCulloughs Waco finals picture too small let tell sweet aircraft Among other things has re versing variable-pitch props can back take-off position gear sprung correctly Scale operating hydraulic shocks servooperated cargo doors other scale hinged/latched doors spinner used static judging fabricated out solid alu minum bar stock Jim retired high school band director using saxophone springs make windshield wiper arms logical Sure weighs around 20 pounds 10 kg uses two OS 46VFs go wish could see aircraft yourself its great job outstanding craftsman some pictures supplied Art Ward new show team manager NW R/C Flight Demo Team work note demonstration RC stuff least two people Bill Darkow Chuck Bes sett fly Control Line crowds Bill writes Flying Models Sam 8 ed itor Skyraiders Newsletter Chuck president Narrows R/C Club mentioned earlier Chuck never strays far CL roots picture Chuck holding Jet Formation groups delight crowd Greg Emmett left Marcus Mann both Gig Harbor show AMA Cubs White Wings Gliders Lastly look some kids participating ever-popuir cndv drnnfl November 1991 145 Heres Art Ward himself paper glider Very fast roll rate craft insists nn hpino flnwn jnoidp-dnwn h Box 176 W 7ENO w 10005 Cant Fly Only Half Airplane aint funny McGee lot youngsters try ex pected disastrous results disappointment rather obvious front half rear half model wont fly Neither will left half right half fly yes lots beginners try what worse flying scale kit manufacturers urge buyers attempt am talking about rubber-powered Free Flight kits Usually gasolinepowered Free Flight Control Line kits recommend engine pro peller fuel combination least somewhat adequately matches airplane rubber-powered models especially flying scale models often pretty sad affair leaves half airplane Put fact down notebookdo right nowa rule-of-thumb aeromodeling propeller rubber motor combination equals importance rest airplane repeat rest times have finished gluing papering consid ered model finished because now could say have left to stick prop hook up rubber Yes youve finished building prop box right model Does have correct pitch correct diame ter right thickness right length rubber propeller model Most beginners depend solely contents kit very big mistake after bought kit expecting have everything model airplane know man ufacturers trusted expect success solely contents box indeed stuck what get likely big disappointment have take granted will need supplement kits contents scrap box sure comes handy Usually old line well-established kit manufacturers still producing out-of-date flying scale kits sale rather flight Lately however am happy report small conscien tious manufacturers really interested model fly well have included kits fairly decent props maybe enough rub ber recommend get know manufacturers purchase products will still need supply different plastic props try better yet learn carve own make props plastic cups formed balsa blades big older manufacturers out date Modelers no longer satisfied build model just put shelf Some manufacturers flying scale models heavy attempt add enough rubber cant get little hole nose model anyway Now good modelers know substi tute lighter wood change design open up nose well make satisfactory propeller use proper amount rub ber beginners know What suggest ginners start make changesto see lightand end existence beginners know firm thinks little flying qualities its mod els actually recommends right plans builder tie string wingtip whirl thing around head So repeat lightweight well-designed model please con sider selection proper propeller proper power equal importance rest entire airplane After ef fort achieve long flights after purpose flying models Fortunately note old-line manufacturers dont seem advertising much anymore magazineshurrah can still find kits hobby shops Avoid like plague good Indoor flier will have just good propeller mod el No will have whole drawer full propellers model box props will vary diameter pitch total blade area location area ahead rear spar things im portant give different results good Indoor flier will have best quality rubber can buy will also have rubber stripper can slice rubber exact thickness thinks best 005 inch makes difference will also vary length loop will note height site airs temperature hu midity check notes permanent notebook use ex perience select best combination model particular day Perhaps notes will tell him what use result previous flying result previous testing testing now tests will change combination until satisfied reaching close models full potential maximum duration possible As beginners ready exacting can make start important thing Making start methodical adjustment advance upwards ranks beginners start remain beginner So start should consider prop rubber included kit likely inadequate task flying model airplane Try other propellers Change amount rubber See what happens Make change time note change what does models flight did buy big loose-leaf notebook didnt Put informationthe date prop rubber number turnsin notebook now way becoming ex pert Yeah know early state pretty much working dark experimenting cut-and-try will learn what makes model fly will learn make fly longer higher farther model airplane building flying really starts fun Heres new model company very definitely has best interests modeler mind producing kit Convertable latest kit Peck-Polymers will definitely produce com plete airplane rank beginner fairly large will have carve own propeller think modelers should able Sandy Peck very proud new kit Dietrich Convertable old-timer rubber-powered plane received its name because its ability perform both ROG ROW kit includes quality diecut balsa 15-in propeller blank molded windshield tissue rubber motor clear concise plans instructions photo Sandy Peck hand-launching Dietrich Convertable equipped three pontoons off-the-water flying complete kit worth its cost $2895 might available local bobby shop try can buy directly PeckPolymers PO Box 710399 Santee CA 92079-0399 adding packaging postage costs $250 live California $174 state sales tax kits stock number PP032 As models keep tail Convertable light Ill see next month So long 146 Model Aviation Dietrich Converlable
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/11
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AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AERONAUTICS SOUND& MODEL Howard Crispin Jr month will take look some mufflers designed large engines Operators Giant models Scale models should take look designs mufflers may fit particular stallation will certainly provide some guidelines application Competition Radio Control Scale calls effective muffler out giving definitive information what constitutes such de vice result fliers install what amounts nothing exhaust extractor outcome RC Scale aircraft among noisiest being flown today Its true some com petition models such Pylon Racers might louder flown sites Scale Giant models also create footprint Scale models have flight fortunate thing compliance rule estab lishment proper guidelines difficult cases necessary plan ahead adequate provision made stallation good muffler exhaust pipe Recent articles press tube have discussed Americans increasing problems hearing us sport model aeronautics consider dB levels subject ears time start up engines true us make considerable effort making planes quiet AMA has established recommended sound level 90 dBA 9 feet intended assist us operating within environ ment permitting continued activity given locality says nothing about own exposure start run up engines within 1-2 ft ears have 90 dB 9 ft loud 2 ft Its neighborhood 103 dB engine/muffler registers 105 dB 9 ft today youll have neighborhood 118 dB 2 ft away Youre definitely operating areas can cause permanent damage hearing should very concerned aspect question Look good muffler future Mufflers Three different options presented consideration month possibility rather simple modification existing Quadra muffler Split muffler fit install plate cut piece steel File down close fit inside existing muffler drawing gives approximate sizes corners need fit ted isnt much information available say critical tabs gas passage plate must welded inside center stock unit essential parts muffler vibrate modification sent Douglas Wall Forrest City Arkansas says very significant reduction sound level attained using plate Another months designs also Douglas utilizes muf fler used lawn mowers other engines readily available small engine shops hardware stores other places unit adds about three ounces weight Quadra 35 installation Douglas has muffler soft-mounted using mounts described earlier article 30% Laser Some mower mufflers have sin gle tube end goes center second tube should added match existing piece important because isnt in-line installation have balance both halves exhaust leave Quadra interface connection between new add-on unit old muffler other adapter piece heater hose common screw hose clamp Deflectors may made suit exhaust directability installation Douglas says reduced sound about 7 dB installation has since used same unit Quadra 42 similar results feels superior com mon in-line installation type muffler no apparent increase back pressure often occurs in-line installations next photo shows modified muffler third unit somewhat ditterent comes trom Bert Baker Scale RCer Everett Washington muffler intended use SuperTigre 2000-3000 engines will serve similarsized engines muffler design meets Berts concept having minimum six times displacement muffler volume next photo shows basic unit required muffler suggest use bouillon chicken broth cans because theyre easy clean Continued page 133 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0 ExecutIve Director Vince Mankowaki 5 Director Operations Robert Volsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Galialee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 5 Oomptmiler Lynn Coiiins 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styisa ems Manager Reggle Wattereon 0 Director internal CommunicstionlEducation Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roaa B McMuiien 0 Events coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum curstor Hurat Bowers S Genersi counsel Joseph Geiwicks Feiix Gora RFK&D November 1991 127 AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents drawing tor scale provic y tert bert says will fit radial-engine-cowled airplanes such P47 Zero BT-13 next photo shows installation BT-13 AMAs Executive Councii equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided apace month AMA News pubiication What say apace however matter personai viewpoint aoie reaponsibiiity author whcee views may may represent olficisi position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey S tyles rector o Marketing Washington-National Airport celebrated its 50th year service public June 15-16 1991 AMA behalf its members work closely Metropolitan Washington Airports Author ity Washington Airports Task Force job Airports Authority manage operations Dulles International Wash ington National airports job Task Force promote use expansion traffic facilities both locations Being affiliated groups gives Academy sport model aviation high visibility federal people major de partments also shows us off airlines aircraft manufacturers other aviation-oriented groups contacts help Head quarters staff better job areas interest impor tance AMA members Through connections invited part birth day party put AMA display Butler Aviation hangar Along several airlines Continental American Delta United TWA etc various cities along routes major business associations got space electricity warm welcome no cost AMA Naturally jumped chance because knew high gov ernment officials would hand Interior Aviation Parks Corps Engineers etc would great chance wave flag model aviation interests members So eve party erected booth installed videotape player monitor took along cutaway model show people radio works miniature aircraft cutaway model pro file P-51 Mustang generously provided AMA Tom Runge pres ident Ace RIC Higginsville Missouri also brochures documents give away tell people about aspects model aviation lucky enough AMA employee going man booth weekend assistant Bill Baker off lllinoi Outdoor FF Nationals Other AMA people tied up othe official events So bright early Saturday drove 75 miles ron home National awaited influx people event beei well publicized radio TV newspapers because reall big thing Washington DC turned hot sticky crowded satisfying day highlights arrival o 1940-vintage DC-3 restored owned Continental Airline Historical Society government bigwigs invited take Saturday sight-seeing ride over District Columbia surround ing countryside mouth watered time aircraft started ui took off sound propellers engines brough back lot memories Having lived England first came USA 1948 durin WW II saw lot C-47s flying both before after D-Day airplane grace style character AMA display righ next Continental Airlines overheard might som empty seats DC-3 two flights planned Sunday morn ing So like kid came really early Sunday hung aroun waiting word As luck would have seat avai able took instant pilot great guy ably supported experienced co pilot two charming stewardesses senior stewardess ha stopped AMA booth earlier told brother ran hobb shop Carrollton Texas name Gordon Darnell shol known Mikes Hobby Hanger Donna Darnell phoned Gor don told him AMA show tickled because hE recognized name made feel good yoi dont shop Gordon word Hanger spelled way hE uses itto designate aircraft suspended ceiling Taking off DC-3 lovely experience airplane flies thi wing leaves ground gently roar two radial en gines cant tell airborne enthralled flighi after 30 minutes time get back earth man booti because shows starting time approaching would like thani Continued page 14 128 Model Aviation Captain Jim Minor flanked stewardesses Sheri Dickey R Donna DarneIl 1 pose beside 51-year-old DC-3 Donnas brother Gor don Darnell owns Mikes Hobby Hanger Carroliton Texas venerable restored DC-3 Continental Airlines before loading fc another flight over District Columbia Lovely Leah Williams dressed 1950s vIntage United Airlines uniform poses AMA booth 50th anniversary Washington National Airport AMA booth ssndwlched between Continental Airlines Wash ington Airports Authority booths 50th anniversary open house SYNOPSIS-EXECUTIVE rCOUNCILMEETING NOVEMBER 22 1991 9 Executive Council Meeting Synopsis Council brought order 950 am president chaired meeting meeting held July 21 1991 Muncie Indiana following members attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs Florida Executive Vice President Dave Brown Ha milton Ohio VP District Don Krafft Duxbury Massachusetts VP II John Byrne Bayside New York VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford Pennsyl vania VP IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville Virginia VP V Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama VP VI Jim Sears Burgin Kentucky VP VIII Gene Hempel Garland Texas VP IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Colorado VP X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael California VP Xl Ed McCollough Port land Oregon Lance Zellers NAA Approval Minutes minutes April 20 1991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved after disposing mo tion placed floor amend Presidents Report president stated motivated concern safety models overflying builidings people sanc tioned event asked AMA sanction particular event again held same site consensus Council agreed uphold Presidents decision present recommended decision referred Safety/Insurance Committee Com mittee advised deliberate What position AMA should take unsafe sites b Whether continue withhold sanction event ques tion requested again c Should safety code amended deal issue un safe sites attorneys present stated insurance coverage will apply event sanction has denied safety reasons noted IMAA withdrew request use AMAs prop erty Muncie Indiana its 1992 festival decided President would suggest IMAA officers contact Ex ecutive Director work out mutual agreement use prop erty preferably 1993 Additionally President referred committee task drawing up criteria use Muncie facility point meeting president ordered meeting executive session regular meeting reconvened 40 minutes later presentation new migrating-combustion-chamber en gine given flight demonstration made nearby flying field Executive Vice-Presidents Report recommendation AMA ap point new general counsel passed unanimously Council also acted recommendation Safety/Insurance Committees plan Waiver Liability statement signed joining AMA well entrants sanctioned events motion passed 10 three against 41011 noted will cash flow problem toward end year due large part particular accident case bank has already required million-dollar line credit million dollars AMA money has set aside Executive Director Comptroller will meet near future bank officers discuss AMA/bank relationship balloon payment Reston Headquarters building due July 1 1992 reported 40% Model Aviations advertising revenues overdue will aggressive efforts collect EVP further reported close-out patch program Califor nia has resolved lack understandable accounting District 10 vice-president said will accomplished next meet ing Report Executive Director deceased members names will purged computer files consensus agreed families deceased Life members will offered opportunity purchase vacant AMA number will given 90 days respond Also consensus Council approved alphanumeric num bers membership announced preliminary plans Muncie facility grand opening place grand opening will weekend June 13-14 1992 black-tie dinner $100 plate open flying dis plays Nominating Committee Report Minutes Nominating Committee accepted unanimously also agreed principle elected officer may write pay ModelAviation magazine dur ing time office bylaws committee would draft appropriate wording reflect standing rules motion passed 11 against 10 addition consensus dered future nominee must submit list credentials demonstrating necessary qualifications sitting board directors During report Property Development Committee ar chitect described progress date concerning development Muncie property building contract has signed con struction survey has completed building permit ex pected August 1 will immediately followed start construction job should completed approximately 122 days Council approved recommendation Scholarship Com mittee dispersal 1991 scholarship fund 10 two against 3 7 Actions two other recommendations Scholarship Com mittee deferred subsequent meeting Safety Committee Committee recommendation addition safety code passed 11 against 3 abstention 10 addition safety code effective January 1 1992 shall read addition general section item 8 follows case models using rocket motors primary means pro pulsion limited maximum weight 33 pounds series G motor second committee recommendation concerning AMA members operating cars boats accordance safety code na tionally recognized organization referred back committee noting safety columnist Model Aviation may able continue work consensus agreed continue such column under pen someone else full-time em ployee AMA During Marketing Report Council reviewed demographic sur vey mailed sampling membership During Nation als report noted Control Line RC Nationals total count 1004 event trouble-free happy well run Some minor operations problems referred Nationals management Discussion followed concerning selection site 1992 Nationals order preference established 1 Westover AFB Massachusetts June 2 return Lawrenceville 3 Tn-Cities Washington Headquarters will immediately aggres sively pursue Westover Headquarters request establish policy FAI stamps shall required entry AMAs FAI team selection programs approved motions following awards duly moved unan imously carried Distinguished Service Cole Palen Frank Macy Superior Service Frank Costello Bill Fuori next meeting AMA Executive Council November 9-10 Reston Virginia Finance Committee meeting will held October 12 Reston Virginia D November 1991 129 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 Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Vice PresidentDistrict 2 Joe Beshar Oradell New Jersey accepting nomination AMA VP District 2 re sort play words simply state elected will represent District 2 mutual benefit District AMA best ability refer profile follows 1940 Official Class Gas Free Flight world rec ord holder Past president North Jersey RC Club member ship increased 11 135 members Past president Society Antique Modelers SAM membership increased 275 1500 Past president Interstate Flying Club arranged flying Bear Mountain State Park New York AMA Contest Director CDed least two model meets per year Attended Paris meetings serving FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight Committee Directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 Directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program ben efit library Successfully negotiated Bergen County New Jersey authorities establish Bergen County Model Airdrome model airport accom modates 12 Northern New Jersey RC Clubs Conceived directing Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News Published number model articles model magazines Raised two modeling sons Present President Old Time Eagles MAC Re cently inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame Recipient AMA Distinguished Service Award Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Chairman Electric World Championships Team Selection Committee Contest Board member john Gngg Lockport New Yorlc John Grigg seeks vote candidate election office vicepresident District 2 will remember John vicepresident 1979-80 AMA president 1981-86 Now once again asks support come elected vicepresident John has active model aircraft builder flier over 47 years attending contests club meetings trade shows may better informed what membership wants importantly times what membership does NOT want background service AMA membership VP President provides him knowledge understanding Academy kind VP want need Johns employment background again points out management decision-making capability presently configuration manager aerospace firm has worked over 24 years past has design manager engineer designer consultant other en gineering firms Amateur Radio N2IJC en thusiast dabbling hobby enough stay active use six-meter RC frequencies greatest problem communication assumption have achieved statement principal reason should vote John pledges provide necessary com munication keep district membership formed planning activities Academy will provide monthly district news letter clubs including details actions taken Executive Council early information planned actions will affect activity much love dobuild fly model air craft John will accept responses monthly newsletters direction mem bership voting AMA Executive Council ac tions vote John Grigg will provide best voice AMA matters direct repre sentation possible AMA level George M Myers Hicksville New York asked volunteer friends believe will strive whatever best AMA first joined AMA 1942 have aero space engineer modeler life have dedicated much free time teaching people theory practice flying mod els have demonstrated concern facets hobby column Radio Technique 15-plus years am now re tired may have some basis lief time see AMA transition being club promote SCIENCE aer odynamics toward becoming professional organization promote SPORTS model aviation Although trained scientist aeronautical engineer see model tech nology has perfected almost can succeed first model change seems inevitable AMA now large enough move some its work responsibility larger Dis tricts plan work District 2 office credible interfaces state local gov ernments well modelers district assist obtaining holding fly ing sites generate district-level edu cational social flying activities via chartered clubs will lot work District 6 Vice President Howard Cnspin incumbent Charlottesville Virginia Howard Crispin candidate reelection office vicepresident District IV Howard asks vote order continue work pro grams beneficial future Ac ademy Howard has served District Acad emy number ways vicepresident District Some tasks have con troversial nature essential continued activity model aviation United States Two areas have special impact mem bership first effort reduce overall sound level models flight has entailed hundreds hours study research testing engines propellers exhaust silenc ers Great progress has made much still needs accomplished area Service Bylaws Committee Special Inter est Group Committee Ad Hoc Commit tee Membership has also seen reason progress bringing Academy mod ern position other activities have benefit Executive Council Academy especially members District IV Efforts have made promote phases model aviation through visits writeups magazine District IV newsletter classes aeromodeling activity important continued growth Academy both tech nical business practices Howard wishes con tinue dedication performance member Bradford Booth Graham North Carolina ac cept nomination Vice President Dis trict IV intention place stronger emphasis relaying specific wants needs average modeler AMA create direct communication tween local clubs AMA ideas opinions average modeler must absorbed passed along believe Dis trict VP can represent constituents pro posing constructive changes AMA would give control over decision-making back average modeler since membership paying bills background modeler began young boy bought all-wood kit five-inch wingspan 10 No Im 100 years old wonderful thing ever seen very thought little airplane flying made tingle hooked life Thats what its about enjoying sport can grow learn sharing fellowship knowledge link between average sport flier main office must become stronger voice modeler must heard Campaign Statement jim Sears incumbent Burgin Kentucky 1991 finished Ill have spent seven years working AMA vice-president Ive spent long hours writing letters talking going meetings club events etc Thanks having given op portunity feel honored have served VP behalf year must again gamble past accomplishments good enough allow stay another term What have done went bat others wanted away wideband radios voted drop insurance coverages Ive responded quickly communications traveled great deal visit can As sport flier myself Ive repre sented interests sport fliers Ive tried vote fairly issues before us tried frugal money Would like continue Working takes vote Please take time vote candidate running district Few Its way letting us know what want Dont pass up right make choice vote can make difference won 10 votes 1986 could have vote Regardless have mind next vice-president just hope vote 130 Model Aviation Vice PresidentDistrict 4 Vice PresidentDistrict 8 Gene Hempel incumbent Garland Texas name Gene Hempel need vote remain office AMA vice-president eighth district During last two years AMA has period flux Although RC frequency prob lems have resolved large extent other extremely important involvements must handled immediate future Insurance problems exist improperly han dled could shake very foundation Acad emy As member Insurance Committee have spent hours along other com mittee members studying insurance situation next few years will critical bringing insurance liabilities under control position Chairman Safety Committee places unique position being able coordinate two sensitive areas activity facing AMA today acquisition retention flying sites directly dependent upon handle safety insurance programs respect absolutely no substitute experience have experience AMA multi-million dollar publishing insurance company run its Executive Council made up District Vice Pres idents employment managerial po sition engineering business law Texas Instruments have able bring Coun cil years legal experience applies bus iness modeling have active modeler Free Flight Control Line RC models 30 years reasons have earned respect other vice-presidents hope members eighth district want AMA its members enjoy respect richly deserved will work toward end very best ability Please vote today Charles Stevens Pasadena Texas name Charles Stevens am 54 years old have modeling since age 10 have flown Free Flight Control Line Radio Control various times served US Air Force 1957 1960 role Airman Civil Service 1960 1965 got training present job heavy equipment mechanic since working maintaining fire equipment late 1950s able again take up flying modelsthis time radios married wife Marilyn 1962 have four grown children five grandchil dren As family have active Prop Nuts R/C Club since 1980 formed have served president seven 11 years try make district events possible cant make would like due time job restrictions As campaign promises dont believe believe membership AMA important part will make effort see membership district has fair representation decision-making meetings Thank opportunity run office will try best repre sent available you need believe can make AMA better pull same direc tion Vice PresidentDistrict 10 Vote Candidate choice Reginald R Keyawa incumbent Carmichael California January 1 1989 became elected official representing AMA Early term selected staff hard working associates dedicated ourselves unification District Ten buy ing building assisting clubs pro curement preservation flight sites unification efforts led us District Ten symbol rivaled no other district class style distinction Its great see travel throughout district sym bols hats jackets shirts have logged over 10000 miles have excess 100 club visits request have answered over 1000 letters double amount phone calls Work bet Tired little job finished verge some very important developments proposals such creation additional vice-presidential positions give bet ter service District Ten membership will asking AMA funds initiate first regional site District Ten Revit alizing idea financial assistance clubs development own flying fields just few unfinished tasks Yes ballots will coming out usual renewal package Take time re view statements make decision would like represent AMA rather AMA Give shot give vote small fa vor vote Edge Beverly Wisniewski Lake Havasu City Ari zona Academy Model Aeronautics two-prong organization membership service multi-million dollar business business must managed such way benefit service member ship Having run successful business gave knowledge Years gathering information sport fliers passing council mem bers resulted National Rally years working National Championships has given knowl edge experience working AMA local well national level pledge responsive areas modeling offer years experience knowledge Make choice vote Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote November 1991 131 PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 Facets AMA Academy works ways pro mote aeromodeling Most Im sure aware very good insurance program competition activities work govern mentai agencies such FCC FAA addition intent development Muncie facility become involved educational field plans include holding symposia various technical topics conducted concert flying activities activity may aware awarding scholar ships bright young modelers have excelled studies well being involved extracurricular activities program has existence some years has helped young people achieve educational goals year five stu dents awarded total $18000 money comes Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund contributions WEAK Signals Club Toledo Ohio out funds raised Toledo Trade Show year Toledo club contributed $2000 generous gesture invite other model organization inclined also contribute scholarship fund awarded 1991 scholarships Joel Grasmeyer Grand Rapids Michigan James Stewart Missoula Montana Raymond Jungmann Buckholts Texas Andrew Kenedy Florence Kentucky Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania Does scholarship fund really help aspiring students Let share little feedback last years award winners Todd Eigenschink Todd enrolled Rose-Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Indiana computer science young man has done well first year maintaining outstanding 3932 grade point av erage has completed 80 credits out required 198 needed bachelors degree intends overload 20 credits per quarter complete degree three years leaving fourth year employment start masters degree Hes also involved additional life-broadening activities Todd writes told guess survived first year pretty well Im very thank ful AMA scholarship received well giving opportunity enter RC modeling first place enjoy great deal Thanks Todd feedback Keep up good work trust have little time now fly planes Marketing Department PR has very active promoting hobby helping clubs acquire keep flying sitesour fundamental need report press exposure first six months year have reached 7-8 million readers newspapers mag azines journals based circulation media have full-time people Reston aggressively promoting aeromodelingtelling people quality activity deserves support Once public aware extensiveness hobby easier acquire support flying site acquisition etc Headquarters staff Reston Virginia provides services modelers large heart soul AMA aero modeling remains hundreds thousands volu nteers help make work include Council Contest Boards Contest Directors Coordinators club officials etc real work takes place local level interested modelers band together organize club establish flying site hold events kinds Probably hardest workers drive through coun tryside looking areas will make good flying sites knock doors talk property owners and/or twist arms local officials obtain flying field people unsung heroes de serve credit can give Headquarters staff helps information materials per sonal involvement local level real work accomplished local folks Lets give credit deserve letter Sonny Branch president Tallahassee Floridas Seminole R/C Club brought attention recently wrote trials tribulations acquiring developing present flying site over eight year period Sonny justifiably proud what have accomplished including long-term lease site growth membership accumulated funds treasury problems club experienced seem typical clubs usually small core group really gets job done Ive involved developing several sites never easy want acknowledge thanks hard- working club mem bers make possible us enjoy hobby-sport volunteer some capacity build up hobby must understand labors Headquarters staff Reston model fliers AMA exists promote hobby facilitate its development its membership provides resources manpower make aeromodeling what today So hard-working members should proud salute Thanks much helping make wonderful hobby what Muncie Development As know now first stages developing Muncie Indiana property Initially plan create general purpose flying site facility housing musuem activities associated events kinds Development pro ceeding basis need financial resources often asked question related future activities Muncie con cerns intent locate AMA Headquarters activities Coun cil has considering serious question some time since realize disruption costs such move However recog nize long-range benefits cohesive unit functioning lo cation possible long-term reduction operating costs unquestioned probability expansion potential manag ing events kinds much efficiently Accordingly deter mined necessary face question now order able create logical long-range plan July Council session Council unanimously passed following resolution intent AMA Council move AMAs Headquarters operation Muncie diana No deadline established move Various schedules discussed generally conceded required se rious study perperly consider financial logistics personnel matters intent resolution clarify long-range ob jectives nullify rumors setting stage orderly process 132 Model Aviation very nice site developed Seminole RIC Club Tallahassee Florida AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear YouI Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite blank screen blank mind deadline make Its sure hell way start column Oh well least can report bulldozers whatever equipment using first have started Muncie site little luck three four months now will have museum building roads multi-purpose flying site 91 Nationals now history Id have say pleasant recent history weather hot miserably sticky can expected midwestern summer site much improved over last year some CL events otherwise unchanged past So what made such pleasant Nationals Attitude major difference attitude officials local people above attitude contestants what can attribute totally clear concerted effort has made recently improve situation maybe its finally paying off once attitude AMA officials seemed looking excuses prevent someone flying now just opposite way allow someone fly within rules obviously officials seem try allow contestants fly attitude rubs off contestants become less likely abra sive something doesnt go exactly expect Another great innovation years Nationals instituted RC Pattern event contestant required work half day running scores scribing etc Surprisingly well ac cepted contestants resulted couple things would necessarily come immediately mind First obviously solved age-old problem getting enough help Beyond seemed create greater level camaraderie among contestants various classes guys higher classes helping run event naturally accessible give advice newer competitors newer fliers helping run events experienced fliers get up-close per sonal view top competitors learn top guys actually human Another area new appreciation workload seen between competitors judges After sitting hot sun trying concentrate scribing four five hours its lot easier appreciate judges see still working flying later contest Its also lot easier appreciate people power group work dawn dusk week doing thing putting up tents hauling trash fixing generators hauling water cutting grass etc smile faces know hadnt thought until just now am writing what fitting tribute old buddy Johnny Clemens have smiling faces Nationals people wearing patch saying ones Johnny Clemens dedicated Nationals him Johnny would have proud betting man Id have bet will back Law renceville 92 Nationals dont think will able get early enough commitment Air Force go back Westover Massachusetts Fortunately people involved real happy either site Earlier thought Corvallis Oregon would place go site just isnt up what need Nationals Perhaps will later host Team Selection Finals Na tional Rally mail box some interesting letters month Im sure take guy serious wanting aware product pulling leg about mis adventures full-scale Cessna last October either case its bad idea Its called Plane Retain secures model start Now dont think itll work Cessna could save embarrassing accident fly alone Another letter sent AMA member has three young sons registered AMA members two waiting wings has problem new dues structure will cost him $82 memberships 92 other two boys join will $110 Whats worse will now get four magazines six other two boys start will admit hadnt given type scenario thought restructured dues 92 Hmmm think has legitimate complaint cant make guarantees have already discussing options HQ staff Another letter came someone refused entry Wright Patterson AFB spite showing AMA card Judging dates letter circumstance described think misled thinking event going day visiting Air Force Museum catch glimpse some model flying going doesnt mean base open general public model flying club base made up people work base regularly fly weekends base open general public AMA members scheduled event going such contest sanctioned fly-in events scheduled gate guards instructed allow people coming events onto base varies what have to get onto base Sometimes have produce AMA card sometimes simply having model visible car will suffice sometimes have tell model flying gain entry above assumes can find gate open week ends Its off National Road no small trick itself Till Next Month Sound Cont pg 127 assembly quite simple using readily available copper brass materials elbows tubing come plumbing supply store K&S tubing brass sheet available model shops following assembly notes should have little difficulty dup licating unit 1 Cut Y4-in diameter hole can using hole saw 2 Cut flange off -in copper elbow Some elbows may made flange 3 Make muffler mounting brackets out K&S brass 4 Cut %-in diameter brass tubing suit model 5 Silver-solder parts hard silver solder 56% cadmium-free solder Bert says tried flexible coupler between exhaust portion muffler didnt hold up very well piece tubing tween two Ls welded place cut proper length seating Ls copper expands somewhat heat will seal quite well Bert says experiences no leakage around tube free-fitting tube also expedites engine removal have used vibration isolators engine installation will need mount muffler engine mount assembly firewall November 1991 133 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Next The next photo whet appetite knowledge picture something new aeromodeling Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine Next time around will complete description operation report engine D Muffler construction drawings pages 136 During its July22 meeting Executive Council directed two changes will affect AMA members first applications pro duced time forward will include waiver statement ad dition safety code compliance statement AMA members must sign waiver statement reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aeronautics Inc liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused neg ligence statement does diminish negate way insur ance provided AMA members What will however ensure realize dangers modeling spinning prop can cut finger agree sue AMA telling correctly time around model spin ning propeller can cut finger AMA membership quite valuable addition other services AMA provides also provides insurance its members fire/theftlvandalism medical coverage general liability last couple years has become quite apparent new trends emerging trends include suits brought against AMA its own members Times change courts change some changes made AMA will forced begin acting some courts feel should say would running around country policing local private flying sessions stripping AMA licenses pulling patches epaulets off club jackets reason able alternative accomplished through waiver statement whereby members record awareness safety hazards agree sue own organization second item change will visible AMA members will affect sanctioned events contest kit will include waiver claims release liabilities statement participants sign Contest Director witness statement will added flight safety declaration statement Radio Control scale model flight waiver statement currently used participants sanctioned events expanded version little comprehensive wording added application forms statement dicates participant aware modeling presents hazards relieves AMA AMA officials also relieves contest officials negligence suits statement partic ipants sanctioned events comprehensive rules guidelines participate corresponding larger liability sanctioning organizing directing cer tainly regret society has imposed force changes upon us matter self defense step taken would force death penalty AMA itself will grumble having sign name sanctioned event will happy hav ing renewal form returned lack signature mi nor troubles slightly irritating bigger issue feel decay some kind society Back said Pledge Allegiance school war necessary instill sense patriotism enjoyment hobby happy time pride accomplishment great value placed long hard effort days attempted start motor knew assuming risk todays age instant gratification buy-one get-one free wealthy-not-healthy suits seem mound up backs torneys accountants Academy founded such basic principles having fun sharing information banding together mutual strength enjoyment under siege Free Flight success 1991 Free Flight World Championships Yu goslavia AMA member Randy Archer outflew best world now stands World Champion FiC James Parker finished second place FlA Team USA second FlA 10th FiB sixth FiC Congratulations members FAI Free Flight Team managers supporters made trip Yu goslavia especially during time unrest Congratulations also teams great cheering section back USA Free Flight Team Selection Program very best program guys put tremen dous effort great thought program year held terrific finals Lost Hills resulted fine showing team United States World Champion Randy Archer Congrat ulations around job well done Intro-Pilots reminder Attention AMA chartered clubs des ignated intro-pilot 1991 December 31 1991 AMA com puters will erase intro-pilot designation intro-pilot status expires December 31 Clubs wishing designate intro-pilots 1992 encouraged earliest opportunity intropilot status may added AMA records year 1992 Plans now underway grand opening new Muncie fly ing facility grand opening weekend will June 13-14 1992a Saturday Sunday AMA members invited affair will no admission charge landing fee charges etc ginning contact members industry special interest groups others concerning grand opening weekend will formal dinner Saturday night June 13 $100 per ticket celebrate monumental event Monumental bet very first fly ing site national scope operated owned modelers Make plans attend now have produced two videos called AMA Today Volumes II presently working third edition video will available late October early November video will outline some museum items such engines models go over processing memberships will give insight AMA functions provide news national flying site safety information get copy please send $10 AMA tention AMA Today Volumes Ill Some news concerning AMA numbers Deceased life members will deleted record file AMA numbers assigned deceased life members will offered families family decides renew membership numbers will offered membership Remember life memberships still $1000 January 1 go $1500 Also AMA now gearing up offer alpha-numeric AMA license numbers Watch column infor mation concerning availability alphanumeric AMA numbers topical conversation items recently has future Nationals Will soon held solely Muncie Will broken up will next year year after AMA Executive Director can tell what tell him making effort get Nationals Westover Air Force Base June 1992 Nationals Westover would allow Nationals events same site Yes Soaring Helicopter Free Flight door Outdoor events field prospect might return Tn-Cities Washington state well return both Lawrenceville Tidewater Virginia too distant future After completion entire Muncie flying facility quite logical expect Nationals held well Beyond will held answer will come AMA members attending 1992 later Nationals will offered opportunity include preference se lection process Concerning National flying site Indiana has lot dialogue Special Interest Groups input design layout site has very helpful Input Free Flight community unique Pattern fliers speed fliers others have offered suggestions develop assigned areas Free Flighters however will address site lay out differently Free Flighters will say everyone else will say After site has used few times AMA will welcome sugges tions regarding location launch area chase lanes Spe cial Interest Groups will also asked input creation site-use criteria Headquarters looks forward hearing opinions AMA members organize regulate use facility Annual Meeting Annual AMA Membership meeting 1991 held conjunction AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last June 8 meeting opened 8 oclock Off icers Club Annex chaired Executive Vice-President Fol lowing introductions Executive Director reported Phase 1 Muncie project George Steiner gave report use 1991 radio equipment Chairman Sound Committee gave tech nical discussion model sound/noise meeting included op portunity questions answers lightly attended meeting required bylaws informative times quite lively Late news flash Word just looks like combined Nationals Westover AFB June 92 details next month LI 134 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 Connecticut Maine Masoadiusetta New Hampshire Rhode luJand / Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutiin 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 HOulton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Went Wanvick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 0800t Monadnock Balloon Aviation Festival event held June 1416 Dillant-Hopkins Airport Keene New Hampshire visited Ashuelot Valley Flyers June 9 1991 fliers prac ticing event very good afternoon weather beautiful people very friendly having enjoyable time doing what hobby about flying model aircraft have excellent report sent Benjamin Hartley de scribes event detail quite long will have covered two columns shows what can done promote model av iation Thank Ben taking time effort provide report pictures Food thought Has someone ever asked fly airplane have ever asked someone fly airplane What happens airplane damaged some reason Most time owner accepts reasonable manner However have heard seen cases owner becomes quite upset tends blame flier damage regardless cause So about fly someones airplane take time check aircraft completely hope owner will notice caution accept results readily damage occurs Videotape have new videotape AMA called Pilots Ground primarily about IMAA scale airplanes very well done shows some beautiful aircraft would like bor row tape let know worth watching Lyme Disease has mentioned several newsletters mag azines know two people have tested positive Dis trict very real possibility notice unexplained bites have rash see doctor Apparently longer disease goes unattended serious gets have some material could used newsletter want copy let know Ashuelot Valley Flyers Balloon Aviation Festival 1991 June 14-16 1991Keene New Hampshire Well sir weather didnt exactly cooperate Ashuelot Val ley Flyers AVF participation 1991 Balloon Aviation Festival Keene New Hampshire Dillant-Hopkins Airport must counted successful invitation MPA Monadnock Pilots Association group General Aviation pilots Monadnock region AVF admin istered judged model-building contest conducted miniature aircraft display scheduled two days demonstration RC flying Contest entries accepted Friday June 14 demonstra tion flight days contest displays scheduled Saturday Sunday June 15-16 model contest attracted 27 entries decided early miniature aircraft some sort could entered Mo nadnock Pilots Association provided ribbons trophy plaques prizes old standby color-coding blue red yellow rib bons awarded first second third place winners four divisions white green ribbons presented other participants everybody got award some sort efforts Best Show First place winner division also awarded plaque airplane ride classic Aeronca Champ owned Don Champagne president MPA First place fin ishers follow Kit-built division went Neil Starrs gorgeous Proctor Nieuport also took Best-of-Show Radio Control divi sion Al Wards 1A-scale Fly-Baby bipe Bruce Thompsons unbe lievable Monokote covering job scratch-built division Eliot Kimbles quietly elegant Winnie Mae plastic display division Lisetta Silvestris neatly-done JN-4 Jenny Lisetta 10 years old says Jun iors arent interested model aviation D Continued Next Month November 1991 135 New Yod New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT iiohnAMA JByrne1711 Istrict II Vice-President9W 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Lx. Hyde Park NY 12838 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe Piscalaway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Jxxchkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lox SexIer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts speech delivered some years ago Will Rogers aviation booster world-class philosopher globallyacclaimed dispenser wisdom truth asserted hear never met man didnt like cant concur univer sality Wills life-long assessment find upon reflection can subscribe convictions would apply exclu sively aeromodelers Hence can truly profess have never met aeromodeler didnt like assessment would admit strong conviction such optimistic attitude toward fellow-modelers shall continue regard indefinitely sort hallmark Though frequently take sharp issue expressed implied views aeronautical acquain tances upon variety topics certainly does sense amount disparagement display contempt views fellow-modelers may coincide given sit uation As someone has sagely proclaimed may agree what say shall defend death right say Special note Well may go far believe greatest virtue aeromodelers group species will inherent respect another though fact may always show during fairly heated exchange views Basically aeromodelers mutually respectful another am duly proud counted commendable breed Nuff said lest appear have lost candor cost sentimentality Dick Radcliffes dog story Dick vice-president West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 located District 2 impressed newsletter account concerning amusing experience stray pup recently graced clubs flying-site invitation much less expectation lone friendly beagle-hound became quite attached Dick vice-versa extent Dick favored pup most-welcome drink water followed much tail wag ging sated beast So far good right Wrong Whilst cranking engine flight Dick noted amazement newly-acquired canine admirer raised leg across top field-case threatening stance know what sud den threat may well imagine produced immediate instinc tive protective action can imagine instinctively altered attitude toward mans best friend jericho Radio Control Flyers Inc AMA 1156 Bob Schoppe editor Logbook captioned clubs newsletter also aeromodeler experience common sense current issue clubs newsletter Bob has say about buddy-boxes understanding manufacturers have provisions such device older models io frequency mode must same ie AM FM older ones five-pin DIN plug newer ones may use same cable whether AM FM Now other important things need know 1 The transmitter being used slave buddy box does have same frequency master original trans mitter 2 The slave transmitter does have have antenna connected 3 The slave transmitter should have power turned 4 The slave transmitter required display its frequency instructor should check carefully before starting engine controls set same trim direction done properly ramifications obvious simplest terms buddy cable trainer switch does shift controls buddy box make master think using original pots instructor feels necessary releasing switch returns con trol master transmitter potential mishap may averted think current high usage buddy-boxes would bE prudent explain just what happens necessar use agree whole-heartedly have Spectacle Spectacular Assuming need eye-glasses may bE interested following story jubilation published Jack Saw yer editor Prop Wash newsletter club Cape May Count WASP ie Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilot Jacks words Well AMA has just paid back several years mem bership Today saved over $150 newest pair glasses thankt good ol AMA resulting mailing sent out severa months ago enrolled AMA members Vision Eye Plan . savings $150 can buy pretty nifty engine radio l known brands opticians included AMA extra Take ad vantage it could save big bucks extend collective thanks Jack kind endorsemen expressed appreciation Bill Boss AMA 19701 feeling considerable loss grea reluctance acknowledge accept resignation Bill Bos District 2 Contest Board member Control Line Scale Actu ally has served AMA various capacities past 34 years Fo example has served District 2 VP 1968 through 1972 AVP 1972 through 1978 Since 1978 Bill has served wiff merit Control Line Scale Contest Board Member have ap pointed Bills successor capacity Mr Joe Ortiz founder anc president Flushing Control Line Association AMA 2115 whosi address 33-52 85th Street Apt 201 jackson Heights NY 11372 phone 718/426-8377 took shot Bill some trophies E Plate Quadra motor UW F 7-4-pr ZAzrf 34 rr 4 136 Model Aviation Gear up Secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asaociate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodwere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearheld PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Mauwee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalern PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequcecy Coordinator John CollIe 1012 Wyowing Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years weather provided longest flying seasons mory Hopefully enjoyed yourselves benefits summers great weather flying site built members Butler Aircraft Modelers Butler Penn sylvania past two years club has working very hard latest development being 20 x 32 picnic shelter following picture highlights 26 members BAMs annual Memorial Day Breakfast August issue Model Aviation request made mate rials would appreciate seeing column Jim Wilson Dayton Ohio Wingmasters offered following unique fitting article Did know saw bumper sticker Toledo Expo said wife told go flying again shes going leave God Im going miss meant humorous Im sure us have special lady life have probably heard something quite similar time another know what Im talking about old love airplanes love line say Thats ridiculous honey screen door closes behind house usually what happens ACT 1 begin load car up plane parts field boxes sud denly wife realizes whats happening wife know mother coming over soon dont Me Yes dear wife loading car Me Because weathers perfect dont have anything else wife What about caulking shower stall Me Ill later get home wife No wont youll forget about Me Ill get later okay wife Well what about baby Are going pay attention son Me I took him park yesterday wife dont care about us never spend time love airplanes love us Me Fine Im going Are satisfied now ACT 2 flop down chair start sulk feverishly flipping through TV channels hoping find rerun Wings Star Trek No such luck get up go down basement clean up workshop As Im putting away some tools hear mother-in-laws foot-stomps up stairs hear muffled voices jabbering back forth ears burning know theyre talking about hear wifes footsteps stop basement door door opens wife Honey wheres check book Mom taking baby mall So can go flying now want Me Its bedroom nightstand thought wanted spend some time together wife Dont ridiculous Theres sale baby shoes ladies pur ses Ill see later ACT 3 After leaves begin gather up rest things go flying car finally loaded just turn key first drops rain begin hit windshield Back house looking rerun Wings Star Trek something End Jims little play recognizes scenario very familiar great deal homes owe great deal respect gratitude spouses special thanks following pictures express enjoyment several District Ill mod elers November 1991 137 Martin Hauser enjoyed meet Jerry Feck Ray DeFrahe Shelby OhioFrick Frack BAM Memonal Day Breakfast Peter Cooke float flies Bill Kunert ran model registra new North Startion Shelby Rn Inhnonn hia Rnannar RipE flrnmnr roC.rna fran reps John Robertson hangs Fathers Cub Thanks AVP Dave Ellis Joe Vislay supplying photos Involvement various governmental agencies has proven very valuable States within district have developed Adopt-A-Highway program club willing little work some very positive pub licity adopt section highway Delaware Disinot Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia REPORT DISTRICT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21 1 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1346 Cumberlund Dr Harriuonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Pernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobacci 6406 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 Meetings according latest listing 158 Chartered Clubs District IV district largest long shot some differences between largest district tend much spread out Very large metropolitan areas contain large numbers clubs no areas comparable size district fact creates somewhat problem terms getting around visit people might alternative have tried get different types functions possible during year has worked out well enough keep informed what going general terms does answer prob lem contact individuals District meetings held past really economically practical have watched results such meetings other districts well have membership numbers thousands can get between 50-100 people show up meeting getting much value event something better Some discussion has taken place concerning holding re gional meeting western part North Carolina develops fall could have much better situation meeting could held time convenient majority members Distances traveled individuals would minimal Discussions could relate needs particular area district entity Several meetings would increase potential improved attendance point meetings would become very practical would welcome group clubs tak ing action organize such events Give call 804 296-2662 drop note can come up something practical Incidentally need list contest mailings other non profit use let know District list divided state listings can ask just what need looking listing business purposes please contact AMA Headquarters Waiver Liability statement time read will have seen statement ModelAviation probably have received membership renewal form relating requirement sign Waiver Liability would like make statement own regard have consistently written comments concerning votes etc Ex ecutive Council meetings have done because think such comments should source prevent inconsistencies matter dealing above statement feel calls explanation voted against Waiver Liability Statement vicepresidents Districts 10 11 also voted against require ment will make sign statement before can renew mem bership problem item presented meeting concerned information Unfortunately good chance statement signature might essential problem asked vote topic title Waiver Liability statement being presented lawyers yet presented copy Waiver further insinuated would pos sible us comprehend subject event am going vote anything fully covered meeting have enough problems being misled sub jects going off half-cocked no explanation problem need sign Waiver renewal form send hope will statement ModelAviation fully explains just what Waiver provides Needless say question large lawsuits insur ance still need halt insurance major driving force Academy other things should involved yet entirely too much time energy cost goes aspect organization Insurance has minds reason membership quite some years al ways should work return time deeply involved Indoor Free Flight Indoor Free Flight event flown actively thi Goddard Space Flight Center boosters activity Tom Vallee member Goddard Space Flight Center Model Club Tom talked some members Japanese Indoor Team World Championships last year about possibility holdin1 Postal Contest FAI Stick FiD resulted Postal Contes Mini-Stick between Japan England United States suc cess event led Japan vs United States FiD event Thi USA team flew three rounds day June 23 29 NASA Auditorium Japanese team flew six rounds Nationa Memorial Youth Center Tokyo July 15 results order Tom Vallee Hideya Enomoto Daniel Belieff Philip Kleinert Hidehart Odagiri Shigeyoshi Nonaka Tom says thinks USA Team got bit lucky since thE Japanese site turned out less ideal certainly tC take away outstanding effort three fliers Unitec States contest will held again next year will considerec major contest Japan good possibility team fron West Coast will enter planning Bob Randolph progresses planned fliers interest Indoor competition should con tact Tom 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying sites Progress has made acquisition couple o sites District problems several programs foi getting new sites situation especially club has lost sitE alternative potentially deadly club few instan ces flying rights have granted nearby clubs majol problem clubs already operating capacity terms o possible air time Rules such limiting number planes tht air time also create difficulty local support suppor can vital another club would ask provide wher ever possible nearby clubs have problem members thai invited use another clubs field need exercise utmosi courtesy observe other clubs rules letter Any abuset will create serious consequences others Please take advantage services materials available fron AMA Headquarters involved field search Acad emy has accumulated much reference material support hat access documentation can become part package yo put together working individuals authorities yourt should use itlE Muffler ST3000 using Campbells soup can r r~iIr EN 6 -- LJ BAE AIL#S4 $7 OOC 3 coPEtL 00 ffAODI uIOT OL OCR p4a 70 Cca3oK5 31 cP6i TuBE 70 uV7ENc/. 4M0ri i"Cl 7 FLANGe 7k1E 957OFF C0P6RL MOOEi./ MOO/I vw SDAcke r Io Cl IC#DEL 5oU cA 3/ycop j woo $A55 k-5 TUBe CuT Levr-ii 702u7 MuDy Alto A/ISLe CAN C va*eo 138 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Penoacois FL 32514 Linde Cooley 10112 yew St Giboonoilie FL 33534 Gostano Olan 0-12 Frailas Gosynabo PR 00657 Jeorno M 1000 Edwards 600 Mimoos New Albany MS 36652 Karl Hansel RN 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Frequency Coordinator 50mm Fieldo P0 Boo 1063 Stricidand Rd. Intedacben FL 32046 Pbone 604 664-2517 Riobard Jackson 2116 Thomlee Or. N Charieslon SC 26405 Joan Martin 2160 Tiaelaii Ave. Miami FL 33133 0106 Patton 76S Bailey Brook Circle Birmioghaw AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Or. Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Riwert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycanrore Manchester TN 37355 Gossip first . Julie Woods important RC Pattern Judge Mississippi has ordered tell husband Hervey has recovered 1984 illness back flying toy airplane again RC Pattern Bill Beaty prestigious Director Mem phis confides So far have promoted $8000 contributions restore WW Iis famous B-17 Memphis Belle year new location again Oc tober 12-13 Come see yourself Bill proud Mem phis Belle flyable again will have post armed guard 24 hour day see someone doesnt leap fly Bir mingham Alabama middle night great airplanes war Red Scholefield Gainesville Florida wants know Jim Whitley former fa mous flier Red dont know Maybe somebody else reading will know Ken Kortness important City Manager Kingstree South Carolina starting club three different groups Free Flight Con trol Line RC Ken wants three AMA rule books faction Ken ran out rule books just got another boxful yesterday theyre going out Im dozen behind Ken flies Kingstree air port City Manager members lucky have Ken Ill bet doesnt have speck trouble out anybody club think about minute Last week drove south Alabama cover big event CD Bill Bell Contest Manager Harry Wicksell staged King Peanut Scalemasters Regional Qualifier #1 Dothan Al abama showed up Everybody good time Bill Bell said Wheelless Airport might closed next year hell have new spot happens snap Mel Whitley Frank Thomas front Mels magnificent British Hawker Sea Fury 26 pounds OS Twin four-stroke really nice model Mel came up Florida Frank came down Nashville attend Dothan affair Jim Wilkinson Panama City showed up Bills Dothan King Peanut affair started feature picture waitI have much better picture him snapped Clanton Alabama bust month earlier below switched pictures because camera took Dothan filter prob lems gentleman behind Jim helper Monty Beville Stuka very nice air plane Earlier year Jim took first Mobile Alabama contest Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society sent picture Mike Kelly John Hayes launching Radio Controlled Soarer present May18 contest camera busted Dwight Goodman president ot Mur freesboro Tennessee Modelers has asked mention Rutherford County Board Education Laverne High School principal Carl Buckner assistant principal Jan Stauffer maintenance supervisor Les Wilson helped provide high school space Dwights annual swap meet Dwight promises pictures next year Warren Heinfeld Fruitland Park Florida has come up nice new way control fliers fun-fly contest shown low board says Erwin made help Erwins wife board shows green until flier removes card board shows red place fliers AMA card slot believe Erwins last name Gajinton can read Warrens letter cor rectly very nice control board Thanks Er win Warren County Commissioners Bradenton Florida arranged use county property club flying field Yearly payments$10 So whats next club has annual Man atee County Appreciation Day club thanking county officials annually consideration Myself Ive AMAs board directors 18 past 20 years Ive never seen before Dan says lots credit goes Dick Coles pix Shown l-r Rick Mixon MCRC president Jim Staples land acquisition Joe Miller Parks Recreation Lori Ann Harris Man atee County Commissioner Dick Coles Contest Director Kent Chetlain County Commis sioner CD Dick has just handed Commissioners nice appreciation plaque Club president Rick has mike hand left Any District V members reading Ill make deal promote similar scene showing appreciation landlord Ill run flap right full blown first line think Shakespeare said human virtues gratitude least Looks like good way hold flying field What think November 1991 139 -lere important picture important message club America scratching boonies place fly Any club looking flying field looking some blessed way somehow hold read Editor Dan Hunt MCRC clubs Sport Flyer explains Shown above picture overaii scene Dothan Lots Giant Scale modelers Illinois / Indiana Kentucky Missoun DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard RI 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higgionville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2461 Work 616 64-7121 Fax 616 564-7766 Cal BOel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1606 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 2 hasnt happened District 6 members will getting bal lots near future Please vote Youll notice Im running un opposed please vote anyway other districts election year please place vote wisely some very good candidates running against incumbents Some times its good have change clubs district have used districts scanner least once Paul says heavy schedule scanner summer months help out purchased new scanner district hope helps July started off having stay home first weekend could annual inspection Cheetah glad see pass flying colors Alas also meant stay home instead getting out see some second third weekends found sunny Lawrencevilie Illinois Nationals year decided spend time Nationals instead trying jump back forth home So Nationals six days comment got several times last year was missed you missed Nationals year didnt look hard enough Sorry missed Gene Nevin thing came out Nationals really struck home Soaring site test made narrow-band systems fleet 46 Sailplanes different channels lined up turned radios control models fact heard 24 counted thermal hope nobody blinked guess new frequency plan narrow-band equipment works special thanks goes out towns Lawrenceville Yin cennes locals extremely nice us week heard very nice comments local populace thatmade very proud have Alas left lot newly found friends also want send out hearty thanks Tn-County fellas too manned raffle table week build funds scholarship fund Others club busily worked away various events Should visit people again future certainly hope As Nationals came close off Council meeting sunny Muncie looking forward seeing some dirt being pushed around site Wrong paperwork problem delayed work month time read first phase construction should well its way thing came out Council meeting AMA HQ moving Muncie Id guessing told things have happen before happens First will study develop plan associated costs last weekend July found New Castle Indiana door activities Indianapolis FF Foundation support Henry County Convention Visitors Bureau did first Raintree County Free Flight Festival Although turnout less Terry Hreno CD wanted nice time locals watch too hope Sunday better IFFF has some pretty neat plans future years would like make event part larger plan thatll involve teachers around state education program youngsters though its heavy project take think may have good go wish best Indoor meet pleasure presenting Roger Wathen Superior Service Award Ive watched Roger sev eral years worked youngsters Several times saw him sac rifice own flying time contests Juniors could fly instead seems doing what wonder thanks go out Roger After left Indoor meet went north side town visil Henry CO Wright Flyers RC Club fellas have prett nice layout have lots mowed grass open flying area O course block building turning club house helps too Alas stay too short head homc since pretty late day know now ma just drop time since i head up way AMA business often Now lets catch up some photos Unfortunately format use now means photos eat up lot column will able te show photo good about 13 lines print Now its 18 lines equivalent about 27 lines old format Ive got cut back Im going say anything Hmmm Maybe need photos first Jerry Worden club trying out new class 01 Racing using 4-Star Forty hope doesnt turn out like other entry-level Racing event know has have Nelson fl So much entry level Meet Charlie Cappis Gene Wicks Rick Tacket Jim Koch Jerry Worden Gene Barker showing rac ing toys Heres photo couple models owned Lynn Vandemark think felt better see modeis column having put works both de Bolt de signs Champ Cub Cub revamped model built 50s Both just about work out fine models schoolyard fly ing Three channels very simple operation Neat Well thats about photo session See what mean ate up lot space two worth dont think Id like show just dont have space enough Ive got lot backlog too Dang Enough now. 140 Model Aviation Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin DISTRICT REPORT V I Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinetor/AVP Joseph M MasS 5364 English Dr Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2626 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 Jean Lasik 305 PaSi Place Holland Ml 46423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy SaSerlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 46054 Pete Waters has abdominal surgery Pete will recovering next few months Joe Hass will handling district report un til Pete returns best wishes go Pete family speedy recovery last time writings report challenged carry picture bird show around hope youve showed person recently bring up because infectious Two days ago police car parked front house evening car long enough curiosity take hold completing accident report went out talk officer thing led another brought out X-Cell 60 Right away knew someone station interested See works folks Speaking chopper think Ive kept everyone parts chain business day before Michigan Whirlybirds Fun-Fly put upside-down Sorry missed great event got back together thanks Ed Horgas side frames needed time attend ORCHA Fun-Fly next weekend whale good time pun intended ORCHA stands Oak land Radio Control Helicopter Association thanks Jim McCuen Shaun Ettinger excellent day Numerous beginners helped $5 landing fee walked away $30 worth prizes Great job guys always amazing what groups individuals can Livonia Ribcrackers again put swap-shop air show local residents Undaunted rainy weather Saturday beautiful Sunday show went Mr Electric Keith Shaw putting excellent flight demos answering questions Keith spent least two hours discussing things Electric drawing discharge curves schematics such rain-soaked car windows Again great time special events put human dynamos upcoming write Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly gan idea Darrel Watts Darrel started simple two-day fun-float-fly last year Learning event organized another past spring great Darrel has now put together bash September 14-15 includes free fuel reception head quarters hotel Saturday evening hotel across street largest shopping mall state non-fliers few miles flying site Paula staying hotel though live nearby snows weekend well have good time Another great fall swap-shop put Indian City RC year will held October 20 has moved larger quar ters Ramada Southgate Michigan tables fill up quickly Its always good see old friends As fall approaches clubs resume normal indoor meet ing thought club functions meetings run come mind Ed Saumier Skymasters introduced operation plan elected president have seen before club operates core officers run dayto-day activities separate operation meetings Club members welcome attend meetings neat part about regular membership meetings almost 100% airplanes Numerous guest speakers have introduced new ideas products meeting spent discussing care feeding use transmitters What lively educational dis cussion Almost two hours spent beginners experts learning other meeting includes raffle show-and-tell two meetings month never enough time too topics Unconfirmed rumors indicate officers have fun operation meetings too Speaking topics local Amateur Radio group also looking support its activity least area members will ing come meeting talk about new code-less licen ses now available modeling use group will teach necessary course provide examiner Next month Ill try have little other parts district Good flyingE PR Cant pg 128 Continental Airlines Historical Society fine nostalgic exper ience am sure glad came party point story apart telling Headquarters staff usually well occupied getting model aviation story out give example club involved local aviation peo ple local leaders other fields local administration perhaps can find opportunities like just AMA HQ people can push image model aircraft model avi ation higher level club member can same really takes some involvement some willingness some work AMA district vice-president has booth can borrow just ask get free handouts brochures etc have call write AMA Reston well ship some first-class stuff free charge like some other clubs make up own handout advertise club needs skills Public relations image enhancing something can should safe flying club does needs get message out club runs good mall show does clubs have adopted schools doing doing well member puts his/her best foot forward community helping cause model aviation need time really isnt work fun something positive nice letter home Amelia Earhart Brad Greenwood Atchison Kansas sent us thank-you sending materials him help class youngsters Atchison Junior High School Bob did show-and-tell session 150 sixth graders 25 time talk about model aircraft model aviation fun skills provides photo shows couple kids sign back pickup Thanks too Brad Fayette Flyers Fayette Georgia have just completed sec ond year working Peachtree City Elementary School AdoptA-School effort has well received faculty advisors Delta Dart building classes rubber-powered models flown gym nasium hot air balloons also used active flight exercises As homework assignment participants given job build ing protective housing shield egg breakage six-foot fall Another assignment build airplane grab bag items found around average house fall 1991 saw start third season Fayette Flyers working lucky young people photos show some club members involved Good luck continued success Thanks RD Andy Anderson Public Relations Sec retary club providing information next month Muffler design using Iawnmower muffler .-,rr4r * r.d OwJ* Ad CdAr5e-O unV AR Qu#onE AA/ sa QUA V** flat - COMfl7d es mber 1991 141 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanlield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Aharea Imiajans New Mejdco Odahoma Texas Iflhfl DISTR ICT REPORT VIII Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N YaJe Dr Gatland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Greaens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Roage LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrena 14624 Bear Creek Pass Auntin TX 78737 LDistriCt IX IMAA Rally Giants held Irving TeXas hosted Irving R/C Flyers Association didnt make missed good time lots beautiful models Contest Directors event Tommy Meyer Dennis Cassatt gentleman did out standing job behalf participants entered could enjoy flying model airplanes what its about following photos few models entered IMAA Rally Lee Moore San Antonio Texas Hall Springfield Bulldog Beautiful modell close up Forest Edwards en gine mounted John OBriens Russian P0-2 model Don Bell Fort Worth T Birds showing off Kermit Frog model Mr Froggie Gene Hempel District 8 vice-president visiting members IMAA Rally Giants held Irving Texas John OBrien Kingaland ended Friday Good food great band enjoy Texas immaculate Rus- evening sian Poiikarpov P0-2 engine machined built Forest Edwards California Please forget vote upcoming election District 8 vicepresident need support 142 Model Aviation unaries orevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Marrymen Green Norman 01 73072 Grant Wilson Tulsa Oklahoma B-36 built Control Line model kit converted RC George Barnes Rosenourg exas win nis ver saw beautiful modeis Georges model flew very well ladles responsible processing paper work insure modeiers great time L-R Pam Carson Jackie Witt Becky Speck Gali Longeil JoAnn Meyer Congratulations ladiesl beautiful DC-3s belong Tom Hoimaley McAllen Texas TTA markings American Airlines model beiongs Guy Lowe New Orleans Louisiana Navy DC-3 belongs Larry Steptoe Zachary Louisiana Olen Rutherford New Blame Arkansas showing off 1-1901E Bird Dog interior cabin model work love scale realism Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT is McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 Corn puServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3268 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carnngton ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rickeita 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 District Doins. AVP Tom Boyd Nebraska continues September column Nebraska club information Grand Island Modelers last fall accomplished task get ting new field city water department land Beautiful grassland shaded parking activities area completed full club control City Council support help Excellent PR work paid off group Grand island flying site before improvements about picture after Improvements guys Wed like see city ended up partnership 70-some Hastings Skylarks flying high year after ded icating renovated paved flying field last fall signing 15year lease used lot special PR sold advertising sup port effort Hastings Skylarks paved site dedication day Advertising support signs Good idea guyslooks like might able expand year year sponsorship Colorado. regret Don Atwood AVP Denver area has formed us move out District Business opportunities availed themselves Don has moved California son will missed local contests wish best new location Dennis Patterick president Sunnyside Aviation Glenwood Springs Colorado shares club has experienced another suc cessful mall show fun-fly though poor weather kept crowd smaller last year Roger Shook instructing Maft Jaeger Roger valuable asset club spends time instructing new filers time own flying club needs Roger because what its about get ting new members air proper instruction cameraman local TV filming background Charles Abbate Pueblo Colorado sends following picture report Sky Corral R/C Club recently held its annual mall show Pueb lo Mall complete types models club posters listing var ious activities held last three years become involved club modeling activities AMA brochures available handouts well club mem bership flying field meeting times information Video tapes area fun-fly activities Tournament Champions Striking Back Lake Havasu shown throughout day E Sky Corral RIC Club great time sharing hobby/sport public November 1991 143 Part mail show display Marathon column begins District Two candidates VP Joe Beshar John Grigg George M Meyers District Four candidates Howard Crispin Brad Booth District Six Jim Sears District Eight Gene Hempel Charles Stevens District Ten Regg Keyawa Bev Wisniewski Good luck rounded corner pulled Mid-America International Airport Lawrenceville Illinois could see Na tionals have stayed two years exception 950 heat 95% hu midity Just know Vincennes diana Lawrenceville about 10 miles away Illinois airport Nationals about middle both Lawrenceville side airport huge accommodates prac tically events event held away airport Sailplane competition held Lincoln High School Vin cennes course Free Flight guys Nationals another date report coming Sailplane compe tition previous day said over 30 planes air timea lot same thermal expanded fre quency program seems doing its job Pictured below Senior contestant Chip Mas chal first place Two Meter second place Standard Class Open contestant Jerry Arana third F3B fifth Standard Class Jun ior contestant Scotty Peterson fifth TwoMeter fifth Standard Class various forms competition have witnessed quizzed Sailing seems purest objective event Land right string seven minutes impressed have always loved quietness Sailing Pic tured below another District Ten contingent Roger Chastain Don Vickers Blayne Chas tam couldnt find note made faring know Blayne some firsts seconds lengthy conversation Roger opened eyes intricate construction precision beauties Good job Sailplane guys Mid-America International Airport like three-ring circus loved Helicop ters end Pylon going crazy another five Control Line events going once two sets Pattern going runway center Control Line really got attention CL Combat CL Carrier CL Speed Man what excitement Nationals great Lets take break check Darwin Barrie reading flying season winding down US Ari zona beginning bring goodies back out fly summer building projects Thats right summer building projects can now fly Sailplanes again thermals have mellowed down point wings dont get ripped off have invisible tornadoes everybody else calls thermals Powered aircraft dont have fight density altitude much just comfortable out field hope everybody reads interest AMA News section Model Aviation Im sure have opinion comment Dont keep yourself Write letter importantly send Send copy VP Headquarters Also read what District Column way com municate nearly 30000 members District VP cannot send mailing per year membership budget structure way Something wrong folks State thoughts Again offer goes out winter visitors will visiting Phoe nix metro area state matter Drop line Ill send list clubs flying sites area now deal didnt sound like much planned sudden turns out absolutely out rageous Just such deal put lone RC Flyers Fly AT Barbecue Dot made way lone field chest full Coke salad members brought plate something Wally McCallister charming wife Jer maine brought burgers hot dogs Cokes buns lot Standing middle dishin out Jermaine McCallister As werent enough bring food Wally also supplies entertainment Well almost entertain ment After sun goes down Wally lights up night time Old-Timer Im sure kit its covered transparent MonoKote lights up like kite sunlight said al entertainment Pictured below Joe Marine Joe also built light-up Old-Timer Joe Marine President lone RCers pos ing good 100km Cap 21 Both guys put up magic behold lit up sky like space ship carrying ET few cars sauntered nearby road can imagine looking out window UFO flying formation car Gads Bulletin Fred Brigeman Knights Round Circle annual Control Line auction will held Tuesday November 12 1991 club meets rear Ana heim Public Library Euclid Avenue 14 mile south Ball Road Anaheim interested modelers invited bring unwanted items Control Line preferred auctioned off portion proceeds items sold goes club treasury excellent chance RC people get rid old CL stuff thats lying around gathering dust information contact KOTRC vicepresident Fred Brigeman 714 667-7178 after 700 pm Heres thats back burner too long leader another great club Denny Baker Bayside RC Club Denny Baker yours truly exchanging patches Denny Baker charming wife too long Barbara got together fan fly Woodland Davis Aeromodlers field handing out District stuff introduced liquid refreshment called Home Run Youre Out Bags Are Loaded some baseball name have since become best friends Denny vited down Bayside meeting glad attend guys great est Denny havent forgotten tape See ya Crows Landing Visits clubs and/or events pleasure ya got coming up give call Its vote time again system good people support Get volved vote Leading Edge Regg 144 Model Aviation X AAizofla California Hawaii / Navada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Homa 1916 961-6637 Corn~Na addrass EMAIL 7624747 inIp mascnai erry Arana ana cotty Peter son showing off wings Lincoln High School Vincennes indiana Waily McCallister burger-meister lone Flyers Check out fun-loving people gath ered feedin table sound chow bell mioger nasiuun von vicers ana Blayne unas tam displaying winners Jermaine sewing up outstanding platter Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ave NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 Vancouver WA 98684 Turn CashmanTorn McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al CulverDave Mallens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83876 Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 15th Ax 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator L atson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Some District Officer news Tom Cashman has contact Free Flight Community district has resigned AVP Hes help needed him its hard see him go Nationals will Corvallis egon couldnt Configure field could run safe Nationals sev eral problems number problem would have have full-scale aircraft flying over contest areas Possibly could shut down entire airport might work remains seen ever lost another Northwest Na tionals have some encouraging words about another site Stay tuned point looks like best guess Nationals will Chicopee Massachu setts late June hope weve try ing get back some time Dave Cobb wrote OMAS marked its 10th year club summer Hope 10th two-day Fest success have best sites around run super fly-in sizes aircraft have thoughts about col umn format Perhaps will use new mat folk ModelAviation will give parameters like idea larger picture format seem lose much smaller format Well see Chuck Bessett following say about some Narrows R/C club doings Hes president newsletter editor July 6-7 Narrows R/C Team AMA show team put air show Tacoma Nar rows Industrial Airport past guys have showed up werent allowed fly year small aircraft flying time full-size ones flew two hours day least two aircraft sky times front row seats full-scale stuff people like Bob Hoover Tex John son doing stuff counted 24 Sailplanes air time over Vincennes Indiana summer Soarers also put some 40-plus Sailplanes out field turned radios once see what would happen Nothing moved no glitches also counted District Xl pilot amongst Soarers Out clear blue sky Tom Brightbill showed up after hed told couldnt make Uh huh did find best restaurant around spite directions Oh well NWSS Tournament will Van couver British Columbia year will over time read teresting read Gary Brokaw joke about whether hed need passport compete can fit own joke Stuntathon 91 took place June 22-23 Space Center Kent Bob Emmett CD well-run meet Saturday time Old-Time Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Pre cision Aerobatics Sunday two World Championship team members among contestants Paul Walker US Alan Resinger Canada Both freely shared fly ing experiences knowledge both ginner advanced fliers helps lot trying learn ropes note Don McClave won both Old-Time Nostalgia Stunt spent Sunday judg ing Bob Parker Bob Emmett could compete Expert class next weekend Bladder-Grabber 91 best Combat best prizes around 49 contestants came over USA down Canada across ngrad note Tom Strom RC Racing Contest Board member District Xl took fifth new wrinkle Com bat tried shut-off device may answer flyaways Actually second time devices use some tried Northwest Regionals device simple effective would like info contact John Thomp son 1145 Birch Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Noted Walla Walla Prop Twisters newsletter now being edited Fran Walker discussion president Dale Christen sen about securing battery pack ing sure connector cannot come loose mentioned two aircraft came grief Slope Soar er powered job Also newslet ter picture swap meet four aircraft including two F4Us P47 A6M2 Zero shows newsletters getting better better pictures formatted columns long way mimeographed stuff yore Marty Hall came through some stuff about Water-N-Wheel contest Mid Night Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Seems like contest events structured could fly off either water land success brought contestants clubs Soldotna Palmer Anchorage AVP Tom McCowen placed fourth Scale Sounds like weather wasnt bad werent major problems have promised info Speaking Alaska have superb builders far Northwest volved Scalemasters operation have shown Alaskan modelers equal anybody anywhere Jim Terrell Anchorage Alaska Jim very active member Alaska RIC Society flies Pattern well Scale picture Jim Short Skyvan took second static Claude McCulloughs Waco finals picture too small let tell sweet aircraft Among other things has re versing variable-pitch props can back take-off position gear sprung correctly Scale operating hydraulic shocks servooperated cargo doors other scale hinged/latched doors spinner used static judging fabricated out solid alu minum bar stock Jim retired high school band director using saxophone springs make windshield wiper arms logical Sure weighs around 20 pounds 10 kg uses two OS 46VFs go wish could see aircraft yourself its great job outstanding craftsman some pictures supplied Art Ward new show team manager NW R/C Flight Demo Team work note demonstration RC stuff least two people Bill Darkow Chuck Bes sett fly Control Line crowds Bill writes Flying Models Sam 8 ed itor Skyraiders Newsletter Chuck president Narrows R/C Club mentioned earlier Chuck never strays far CL roots picture Chuck holding Jet Formation groups delight crowd Greg Emmett left Marcus Mann both Gig Harbor show AMA Cubs White Wings Gliders Lastly look some kids participating ever-popuir cndv drnnfl November 1991 145 Heres Art Ward himself paper glider Very fast roll rate craft insists nn hpino flnwn jnoidp-dnwn h Box 176 W 7ENO w 10005 Cant Fly Only Half Airplane aint funny McGee lot youngsters try ex pected disastrous results disappointment rather obvious front half rear half model wont fly Neither will left half right half fly yes lots beginners try what worse flying scale kit manufacturers urge buyers attempt am talking about rubber-powered Free Flight kits Usually gasolinepowered Free Flight Control Line kits recommend engine pro peller fuel combination least somewhat adequately matches airplane rubber-powered models especially flying scale models often pretty sad affair leaves half airplane Put fact down notebookdo right nowa rule-of-thumb aeromodeling propeller rubber motor combination equals importance rest airplane repeat rest times have finished gluing papering consid ered model finished because now could say have left to stick prop hook up rubber Yes youve finished building prop box right model Does have correct pitch correct diame ter right thickness right length rubber propeller model Most beginners depend solely contents kit very big mistake after bought kit expecting have everything model airplane know man ufacturers trusted expect success solely contents box indeed stuck what get likely big disappointment have take granted will need supplement kits contents scrap box sure comes handy Usually old line well-established kit manufacturers still producing out-of-date flying scale kits sale rather flight Lately however am happy report small conscien tious manufacturers really interested model fly well have included kits fairly decent props maybe enough rub ber recommend get know manufacturers purchase products will still need supply different plastic props try better yet learn carve own make props plastic cups formed balsa blades big older manufacturers out date Modelers no longer satisfied build model just put shelf Some manufacturers flying scale models heavy attempt add enough rubber cant get little hole nose model anyway Now good modelers know substi tute lighter wood change design open up nose well make satisfactory propeller use proper amount rub ber beginners know What suggest ginners start make changesto see lightand end existence beginners know firm thinks little flying qualities its mod els actually recommends right plans builder tie string wingtip whirl thing around head So repeat lightweight well-designed model please con sider selection proper propeller proper power equal importance rest entire airplane After ef fort achieve long flights after purpose flying models Fortunately note old-line manufacturers dont seem advertising much anymore magazineshurrah can still find kits hobby shops Avoid like plague good Indoor flier will have just good propeller mod el No will have whole drawer full propellers model box props will vary diameter pitch total blade area location area ahead rear spar things im portant give different results good Indoor flier will have best quality rubber can buy will also have rubber stripper can slice rubber exact thickness thinks best 005 inch makes difference will also vary length loop will note height site airs temperature hu midity check notes permanent notebook use ex perience select best combination model particular day Perhaps notes will tell him what use result previous flying result previous testing testing now tests will change combination until satisfied reaching close models full potential maximum duration possible As beginners ready exacting can make start important thing Making start methodical adjustment advance upwards ranks beginners start remain beginner So start should consider prop rubber included kit likely inadequate task flying model airplane Try other propellers Change amount rubber See what happens Make change time note change what does models flight did buy big loose-leaf notebook didnt Put informationthe date prop rubber number turnsin notebook now way becoming ex pert Yeah know early state pretty much working dark experimenting cut-and-try will learn what makes model fly will learn make fly longer higher farther model airplane building flying really starts fun Heres new model company very definitely has best interests modeler mind producing kit Convertable latest kit Peck-Polymers will definitely produce com plete airplane rank beginner fairly large will have carve own propeller think modelers should able Sandy Peck very proud new kit Dietrich Convertable old-timer rubber-powered plane received its name because its ability perform both ROG ROW kit includes quality diecut balsa 15-in propeller blank molded windshield tissue rubber motor clear concise plans instructions photo Sandy Peck hand-launching Dietrich Convertable equipped three pontoons off-the-water flying complete kit worth its cost $2895 might available local bobby shop try can buy directly PeckPolymers PO Box 710399 Santee CA 92079-0399 adding packaging postage costs $250 live California $174 state sales tax kits stock number PP032 As models keep tail Convertable light Ill see next month So long 146 Model Aviation Dietrich Converlable
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/11
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AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AERONAUTICS SOUND& MODEL Howard Crispin Jr month will take look some mufflers designed large engines Operators Giant models Scale models should take look designs mufflers may fit particular stallation will certainly provide some guidelines application Competition Radio Control Scale calls effective muffler out giving definitive information what constitutes such de vice result fliers install what amounts nothing exhaust extractor outcome RC Scale aircraft among noisiest being flown today Its true some com petition models such Pylon Racers might louder flown sites Scale Giant models also create footprint Scale models have flight fortunate thing compliance rule estab lishment proper guidelines difficult cases necessary plan ahead adequate provision made stallation good muffler exhaust pipe Recent articles press tube have discussed Americans increasing problems hearing us sport model aeronautics consider dB levels subject ears time start up engines true us make considerable effort making planes quiet AMA has established recommended sound level 90 dBA 9 feet intended assist us operating within environ ment permitting continued activity given locality says nothing about own exposure start run up engines within 1-2 ft ears have 90 dB 9 ft loud 2 ft Its neighborhood 103 dB engine/muffler registers 105 dB 9 ft today youll have neighborhood 118 dB 2 ft away Youre definitely operating areas can cause permanent damage hearing should very concerned aspect question Look good muffler future Mufflers Three different options presented consideration month possibility rather simple modification existing Quadra muffler Split muffler fit install plate cut piece steel File down close fit inside existing muffler drawing gives approximate sizes corners need fit ted isnt much information available say critical tabs gas passage plate must welded inside center stock unit essential parts muffler vibrate modification sent Douglas Wall Forrest City Arkansas says very significant reduction sound level attained using plate Another months designs also Douglas utilizes muf fler used lawn mowers other engines readily available small engine shops hardware stores other places unit adds about three ounces weight Quadra 35 installation Douglas has muffler soft-mounted using mounts described earlier article 30% Laser Some mower mufflers have sin gle tube end goes center second tube should added match existing piece important because isnt in-line installation have balance both halves exhaust leave Quadra interface connection between new add-on unit old muffler other adapter piece heater hose common screw hose clamp Deflectors may made suit exhaust directability installation Douglas says reduced sound about 7 dB installation has since used same unit Quadra 42 similar results feels superior com mon in-line installation type muffler no apparent increase back pressure often occurs in-line installations next photo shows modified muffler third unit somewhat ditterent comes trom Bert Baker Scale RCer Everett Washington muffler intended use SuperTigre 2000-3000 engines will serve similarsized engines muffler design meets Berts concept having minimum six times displacement muffler volume next photo shows basic unit required muffler suggest use bouillon chicken broth cans because theyre easy clean Continued page 133 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0 ExecutIve Director Vince Mankowaki 5 Director Operations Robert Volsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Galialee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 5 Oomptmiler Lynn Coiiins 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styisa ems Manager Reggle Wattereon 0 Director internal CommunicstionlEducation Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roaa B McMuiien 0 Events coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum curstor Hurat Bowers S Genersi counsel Joseph Geiwicks Feiix Gora RFK&D November 1991 127 AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents drawing tor scale provic y tert bert says will fit radial-engine-cowled airplanes such P47 Zero BT-13 next photo shows installation BT-13 AMAs Executive Councii equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided apace month AMA News pubiication What say apace however matter personai viewpoint aoie reaponsibiiity author whcee views may may represent olficisi position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey S tyles rector o Marketing Washington-National Airport celebrated its 50th year service public June 15-16 1991 AMA behalf its members work closely Metropolitan Washington Airports Author ity Washington Airports Task Force job Airports Authority manage operations Dulles International Wash ington National airports job Task Force promote use expansion traffic facilities both locations Being affiliated groups gives Academy sport model aviation high visibility federal people major de partments also shows us off airlines aircraft manufacturers other aviation-oriented groups contacts help Head quarters staff better job areas interest impor tance AMA members Through connections invited part birth day party put AMA display Butler Aviation hangar Along several airlines Continental American Delta United TWA etc various cities along routes major business associations got space electricity warm welcome no cost AMA Naturally jumped chance because knew high gov ernment officials would hand Interior Aviation Parks Corps Engineers etc would great chance wave flag model aviation interests members So eve party erected booth installed videotape player monitor took along cutaway model show people radio works miniature aircraft cutaway model pro file P-51 Mustang generously provided AMA Tom Runge pres ident Ace RIC Higginsville Missouri also brochures documents give away tell people about aspects model aviation lucky enough AMA employee going man booth weekend assistant Bill Baker off lllinoi Outdoor FF Nationals Other AMA people tied up othe official events So bright early Saturday drove 75 miles ron home National awaited influx people event beei well publicized radio TV newspapers because reall big thing Washington DC turned hot sticky crowded satisfying day highlights arrival o 1940-vintage DC-3 restored owned Continental Airline Historical Society government bigwigs invited take Saturday sight-seeing ride over District Columbia surround ing countryside mouth watered time aircraft started ui took off sound propellers engines brough back lot memories Having lived England first came USA 1948 durin WW II saw lot C-47s flying both before after D-Day airplane grace style character AMA display righ next Continental Airlines overheard might som empty seats DC-3 two flights planned Sunday morn ing So like kid came really early Sunday hung aroun waiting word As luck would have seat avai able took instant pilot great guy ably supported experienced co pilot two charming stewardesses senior stewardess ha stopped AMA booth earlier told brother ran hobb shop Carrollton Texas name Gordon Darnell shol known Mikes Hobby Hanger Donna Darnell phoned Gor don told him AMA show tickled because hE recognized name made feel good yoi dont shop Gordon word Hanger spelled way hE uses itto designate aircraft suspended ceiling Taking off DC-3 lovely experience airplane flies thi wing leaves ground gently roar two radial en gines cant tell airborne enthralled flighi after 30 minutes time get back earth man booti because shows starting time approaching would like thani Continued page 14 128 Model Aviation Captain Jim Minor flanked stewardesses Sheri Dickey R Donna DarneIl 1 pose beside 51-year-old DC-3 Donnas brother Gor don Darnell owns Mikes Hobby Hanger Carroliton Texas venerable restored DC-3 Continental Airlines before loading fc another flight over District Columbia Lovely Leah Williams dressed 1950s vIntage United Airlines uniform poses AMA booth 50th anniversary Washington National Airport AMA booth ssndwlched between Continental Airlines Wash ington Airports Authority booths 50th anniversary open house SYNOPSIS-EXECUTIVE rCOUNCILMEETING NOVEMBER 22 1991 9 Executive Council Meeting Synopsis Council brought order 950 am president chaired meeting meeting held July 21 1991 Muncie Indiana following members attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs Florida Executive Vice President Dave Brown Ha milton Ohio VP District Don Krafft Duxbury Massachusetts VP II John Byrne Bayside New York VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford Pennsyl vania VP IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville Virginia VP V Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama VP VI Jim Sears Burgin Kentucky VP VIII Gene Hempel Garland Texas VP IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Colorado VP X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael California VP Xl Ed McCollough Port land Oregon Lance Zellers NAA Approval Minutes minutes April 20 1991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved after disposing mo tion placed floor amend Presidents Report president stated motivated concern safety models overflying builidings people sanc tioned event asked AMA sanction particular event again held same site consensus Council agreed uphold Presidents decision present recommended decision referred Safety/Insurance Committee Com mittee advised deliberate What position AMA should take unsafe sites b Whether continue withhold sanction event ques tion requested again c Should safety code amended deal issue un safe sites attorneys present stated insurance coverage will apply event sanction has denied safety reasons noted IMAA withdrew request use AMAs prop erty Muncie Indiana its 1992 festival decided President would suggest IMAA officers contact Ex ecutive Director work out mutual agreement use prop erty preferably 1993 Additionally President referred committee task drawing up criteria use Muncie facility point meeting president ordered meeting executive session regular meeting reconvened 40 minutes later presentation new migrating-combustion-chamber en gine given flight demonstration made nearby flying field Executive Vice-Presidents Report recommendation AMA ap point new general counsel passed unanimously Council also acted recommendation Safety/Insurance Committees plan Waiver Liability statement signed joining AMA well entrants sanctioned events motion passed 10 three against 41011 noted will cash flow problem toward end year due large part particular accident case bank has already required million-dollar line credit million dollars AMA money has set aside Executive Director Comptroller will meet near future bank officers discuss AMA/bank relationship balloon payment Reston Headquarters building due July 1 1992 reported 40% Model Aviations advertising revenues overdue will aggressive efforts collect EVP further reported close-out patch program Califor nia has resolved lack understandable accounting District 10 vice-president said will accomplished next meet ing Report Executive Director deceased members names will purged computer files consensus agreed families deceased Life members will offered opportunity purchase vacant AMA number will given 90 days respond Also consensus Council approved alphanumeric num bers membership announced preliminary plans Muncie facility grand opening place grand opening will weekend June 13-14 1992 black-tie dinner $100 plate open flying dis plays Nominating Committee Report Minutes Nominating Committee accepted unanimously also agreed principle elected officer may write pay ModelAviation magazine dur ing time office bylaws committee would draft appropriate wording reflect standing rules motion passed 11 against 10 addition consensus dered future nominee must submit list credentials demonstrating necessary qualifications sitting board directors During report Property Development Committee ar chitect described progress date concerning development Muncie property building contract has signed con struction survey has completed building permit ex pected August 1 will immediately followed start construction job should completed approximately 122 days Council approved recommendation Scholarship Com mittee dispersal 1991 scholarship fund 10 two against 3 7 Actions two other recommendations Scholarship Com mittee deferred subsequent meeting Safety Committee Committee recommendation addition safety code passed 11 against 3 abstention 10 addition safety code effective January 1 1992 shall read addition general section item 8 follows case models using rocket motors primary means pro pulsion limited maximum weight 33 pounds series G motor second committee recommendation concerning AMA members operating cars boats accordance safety code na tionally recognized organization referred back committee noting safety columnist Model Aviation may able continue work consensus agreed continue such column under pen someone else full-time em ployee AMA During Marketing Report Council reviewed demographic sur vey mailed sampling membership During Nation als report noted Control Line RC Nationals total count 1004 event trouble-free happy well run Some minor operations problems referred Nationals management Discussion followed concerning selection site 1992 Nationals order preference established 1 Westover AFB Massachusetts June 2 return Lawrenceville 3 Tn-Cities Washington Headquarters will immediately aggres sively pursue Westover Headquarters request establish policy FAI stamps shall required entry AMAs FAI team selection programs approved motions following awards duly moved unan imously carried Distinguished Service Cole Palen Frank Macy Superior Service Frank Costello Bill Fuori next meeting AMA Executive Council November 9-10 Reston Virginia Finance Committee meeting will held October 12 Reston Virginia D November 1991 129 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 Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Vice PresidentDistrict 2 Joe Beshar Oradell New Jersey accepting nomination AMA VP District 2 re sort play words simply state elected will represent District 2 mutual benefit District AMA best ability refer profile follows 1940 Official Class Gas Free Flight world rec ord holder Past president North Jersey RC Club member ship increased 11 135 members Past president Society Antique Modelers SAM membership increased 275 1500 Past president Interstate Flying Club arranged flying Bear Mountain State Park New York AMA Contest Director CDed least two model meets per year Attended Paris meetings serving FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight Committee Directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 Directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program ben efit library Successfully negotiated Bergen County New Jersey authorities establish Bergen County Model Airdrome model airport accom modates 12 Northern New Jersey RC Clubs Conceived directing Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News Published number model articles model magazines Raised two modeling sons Present President Old Time Eagles MAC Re cently inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame Recipient AMA Distinguished Service Award Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Chairman Electric World Championships Team Selection Committee Contest Board member john Gngg Lockport New Yorlc John Grigg seeks vote candidate election office vicepresident District 2 will remember John vicepresident 1979-80 AMA president 1981-86 Now once again asks support come elected vicepresident John has active model aircraft builder flier over 47 years attending contests club meetings trade shows may better informed what membership wants importantly times what membership does NOT want background service AMA membership VP President provides him knowledge understanding Academy kind VP want need Johns employment background again points out management decision-making capability presently configuration manager aerospace firm has worked over 24 years past has design manager engineer designer consultant other en gineering firms Amateur Radio N2IJC en thusiast dabbling hobby enough stay active use six-meter RC frequencies greatest problem communication assumption have achieved statement principal reason should vote John pledges provide necessary com munication keep district membership formed planning activities Academy will provide monthly district news letter clubs including details actions taken Executive Council early information planned actions will affect activity much love dobuild fly model air craft John will accept responses monthly newsletters direction mem bership voting AMA Executive Council ac tions vote John Grigg will provide best voice AMA matters direct repre sentation possible AMA level George M Myers Hicksville New York asked volunteer friends believe will strive whatever best AMA first joined AMA 1942 have aero space engineer modeler life have dedicated much free time teaching people theory practice flying mod els have demonstrated concern facets hobby column Radio Technique 15-plus years am now re tired may have some basis lief time see AMA transition being club promote SCIENCE aer odynamics toward becoming professional organization promote SPORTS model aviation Although trained scientist aeronautical engineer see model tech nology has perfected almost can succeed first model change seems inevitable AMA now large enough move some its work responsibility larger Dis tricts plan work District 2 office credible interfaces state local gov ernments well modelers district assist obtaining holding fly ing sites generate district-level edu cational social flying activities via chartered clubs will lot work District 6 Vice President Howard Cnspin incumbent Charlottesville Virginia Howard Crispin candidate reelection office vicepresident District IV Howard asks vote order continue work pro grams beneficial future Ac ademy Howard has served District Acad emy number ways vicepresident District Some tasks have con troversial nature essential continued activity model aviation United States Two areas have special impact mem bership first effort reduce overall sound level models flight has entailed hundreds hours study research testing engines propellers exhaust silenc ers Great progress has made much still needs accomplished area Service Bylaws Committee Special Inter est Group Committee Ad Hoc Commit tee Membership has also seen reason progress bringing Academy mod ern position other activities have benefit Executive Council Academy especially members District IV Efforts have made promote phases model aviation through visits writeups magazine District IV newsletter classes aeromodeling activity important continued growth Academy both tech nical business practices Howard wishes con tinue dedication performance member Bradford Booth Graham North Carolina ac cept nomination Vice President Dis trict IV intention place stronger emphasis relaying specific wants needs average modeler AMA create direct communication tween local clubs AMA ideas opinions average modeler must absorbed passed along believe Dis trict VP can represent constituents pro posing constructive changes AMA would give control over decision-making back average modeler since membership paying bills background modeler began young boy bought all-wood kit five-inch wingspan 10 No Im 100 years old wonderful thing ever seen very thought little airplane flying made tingle hooked life Thats what its about enjoying sport can grow learn sharing fellowship knowledge link between average sport flier main office must become stronger voice modeler must heard Campaign Statement jim Sears incumbent Burgin Kentucky 1991 finished Ill have spent seven years working AMA vice-president Ive spent long hours writing letters talking going meetings club events etc Thanks having given op portunity feel honored have served VP behalf year must again gamble past accomplishments good enough allow stay another term What have done went bat others wanted away wideband radios voted drop insurance coverages Ive responded quickly communications traveled great deal visit can As sport flier myself Ive repre sented interests sport fliers Ive tried vote fairly issues before us tried frugal money Would like continue Working takes vote Please take time vote candidate running district Few Its way letting us know what want Dont pass up right make choice vote can make difference won 10 votes 1986 could have vote Regardless have mind next vice-president just hope vote 130 Model Aviation Vice PresidentDistrict 4 Vice PresidentDistrict 8 Gene Hempel incumbent Garland Texas name Gene Hempel need vote remain office AMA vice-president eighth district During last two years AMA has period flux Although RC frequency prob lems have resolved large extent other extremely important involvements must handled immediate future Insurance problems exist improperly han dled could shake very foundation Acad emy As member Insurance Committee have spent hours along other com mittee members studying insurance situation next few years will critical bringing insurance liabilities under control position Chairman Safety Committee places unique position being able coordinate two sensitive areas activity facing AMA today acquisition retention flying sites directly dependent upon handle safety insurance programs respect absolutely no substitute experience have experience AMA multi-million dollar publishing insurance company run its Executive Council made up District Vice Pres idents employment managerial po sition engineering business law Texas Instruments have able bring Coun cil years legal experience applies bus iness modeling have active modeler Free Flight Control Line RC models 30 years reasons have earned respect other vice-presidents hope members eighth district want AMA its members enjoy respect richly deserved will work toward end very best ability Please vote today Charles Stevens Pasadena Texas name Charles Stevens am 54 years old have modeling since age 10 have flown Free Flight Control Line Radio Control various times served US Air Force 1957 1960 role Airman Civil Service 1960 1965 got training present job heavy equipment mechanic since working maintaining fire equipment late 1950s able again take up flying modelsthis time radios married wife Marilyn 1962 have four grown children five grandchil dren As family have active Prop Nuts R/C Club since 1980 formed have served president seven 11 years try make district events possible cant make would like due time job restrictions As campaign promises dont believe believe membership AMA important part will make effort see membership district has fair representation decision-making meetings Thank opportunity run office will try best repre sent available you need believe can make AMA better pull same direc tion Vice PresidentDistrict 10 Vote Candidate choice Reginald R Keyawa incumbent Carmichael California January 1 1989 became elected official representing AMA Early term selected staff hard working associates dedicated ourselves unification District Ten buy ing building assisting clubs pro curement preservation flight sites unification efforts led us District Ten symbol rivaled no other district class style distinction Its great see travel throughout district sym bols hats jackets shirts have logged over 10000 miles have excess 100 club visits request have answered over 1000 letters double amount phone calls Work bet Tired little job finished verge some very important developments proposals such creation additional vice-presidential positions give bet ter service District Ten membership will asking AMA funds initiate first regional site District Ten Revit alizing idea financial assistance clubs development own flying fields just few unfinished tasks Yes ballots will coming out usual renewal package Take time re view statements make decision would like represent AMA rather AMA Give shot give vote small fa vor vote Edge Beverly Wisniewski Lake Havasu City Ari zona Academy Model Aeronautics two-prong organization membership service multi-million dollar business business must managed such way benefit service member ship Having run successful business gave knowledge Years gathering information sport fliers passing council mem bers resulted National Rally years working National Championships has given knowl edge experience working AMA local well national level pledge responsive areas modeling offer years experience knowledge Make choice vote Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote November 1991 131 PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 Facets AMA Academy works ways pro mote aeromodeling Most Im sure aware very good insurance program competition activities work govern mentai agencies such FCC FAA addition intent development Muncie facility become involved educational field plans include holding symposia various technical topics conducted concert flying activities activity may aware awarding scholar ships bright young modelers have excelled studies well being involved extracurricular activities program has existence some years has helped young people achieve educational goals year five stu dents awarded total $18000 money comes Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund contributions WEAK Signals Club Toledo Ohio out funds raised Toledo Trade Show year Toledo club contributed $2000 generous gesture invite other model organization inclined also contribute scholarship fund awarded 1991 scholarships Joel Grasmeyer Grand Rapids Michigan James Stewart Missoula Montana Raymond Jungmann Buckholts Texas Andrew Kenedy Florence Kentucky Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania Does scholarship fund really help aspiring students Let share little feedback last years award winners Todd Eigenschink Todd enrolled Rose-Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Indiana computer science young man has done well first year maintaining outstanding 3932 grade point av erage has completed 80 credits out required 198 needed bachelors degree intends overload 20 credits per quarter complete degree three years leaving fourth year employment start masters degree Hes also involved additional life-broadening activities Todd writes told guess survived first year pretty well Im very thank ful AMA scholarship received well giving opportunity enter RC modeling first place enjoy great deal Thanks Todd feedback Keep up good work trust have little time now fly planes Marketing Department PR has very active promoting hobby helping clubs acquire keep flying sitesour fundamental need report press exposure first six months year have reached 7-8 million readers newspapers mag azines journals based circulation media have full-time people Reston aggressively promoting aeromodelingtelling people quality activity deserves support Once public aware extensiveness hobby easier acquire support flying site acquisition etc Headquarters staff Reston Virginia provides services modelers large heart soul AMA aero modeling remains hundreds thousands volu nteers help make work include Council Contest Boards Contest Directors Coordinators club officials etc real work takes place local level interested modelers band together organize club establish flying site hold events kinds Probably hardest workers drive through coun tryside looking areas will make good flying sites knock doors talk property owners and/or twist arms local officials obtain flying field people unsung heroes de serve credit can give Headquarters staff helps information materials per sonal involvement local level real work accomplished local folks Lets give credit deserve letter Sonny Branch president Tallahassee Floridas Seminole R/C Club brought attention recently wrote trials tribulations acquiring developing present flying site over eight year period Sonny justifiably proud what have accomplished including long-term lease site growth membership accumulated funds treasury problems club experienced seem typical clubs usually small core group really gets job done Ive involved developing several sites never easy want acknowledge thanks hard- working club mem bers make possible us enjoy hobby-sport volunteer some capacity build up hobby must understand labors Headquarters staff Reston model fliers AMA exists promote hobby facilitate its development its membership provides resources manpower make aeromodeling what today So hard-working members should proud salute Thanks much helping make wonderful hobby what Muncie Development As know now first stages developing Muncie Indiana property Initially plan create general purpose flying site facility housing musuem activities associated events kinds Development pro ceeding basis need financial resources often asked question related future activities Muncie con cerns intent locate AMA Headquarters activities Coun cil has considering serious question some time since realize disruption costs such move However recog nize long-range benefits cohesive unit functioning lo cation possible long-term reduction operating costs unquestioned probability expansion potential manag ing events kinds much efficiently Accordingly deter mined necessary face question now order able create logical long-range plan July Council session Council unanimously passed following resolution intent AMA Council move AMAs Headquarters operation Muncie diana No deadline established move Various schedules discussed generally conceded required se rious study perperly consider financial logistics personnel matters intent resolution clarify long-range ob jectives nullify rumors setting stage orderly process 132 Model Aviation very nice site developed Seminole RIC Club Tallahassee Florida AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear YouI Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite blank screen blank mind deadline make Its sure hell way start column Oh well least can report bulldozers whatever equipment using first have started Muncie site little luck three four months now will have museum building roads multi-purpose flying site 91 Nationals now history Id have say pleasant recent history weather hot miserably sticky can expected midwestern summer site much improved over last year some CL events otherwise unchanged past So what made such pleasant Nationals Attitude major difference attitude officials local people above attitude contestants what can attribute totally clear concerted effort has made recently improve situation maybe its finally paying off once attitude AMA officials seemed looking excuses prevent someone flying now just opposite way allow someone fly within rules obviously officials seem try allow contestants fly attitude rubs off contestants become less likely abra sive something doesnt go exactly expect Another great innovation years Nationals instituted RC Pattern event contestant required work half day running scores scribing etc Surprisingly well ac cepted contestants resulted couple things would necessarily come immediately mind First obviously solved age-old problem getting enough help Beyond seemed create greater level camaraderie among contestants various classes guys higher classes helping run event naturally accessible give advice newer competitors newer fliers helping run events experienced fliers get up-close per sonal view top competitors learn top guys actually human Another area new appreciation workload seen between competitors judges After sitting hot sun trying concentrate scribing four five hours its lot easier appreciate judges see still working flying later contest Its also lot easier appreciate people power group work dawn dusk week doing thing putting up tents hauling trash fixing generators hauling water cutting grass etc smile faces know hadnt thought until just now am writing what fitting tribute old buddy Johnny Clemens have smiling faces Nationals people wearing patch saying ones Johnny Clemens dedicated Nationals him Johnny would have proud betting man Id have bet will back Law renceville 92 Nationals dont think will able get early enough commitment Air Force go back Westover Massachusetts Fortunately people involved real happy either site Earlier thought Corvallis Oregon would place go site just isnt up what need Nationals Perhaps will later host Team Selection Finals Na tional Rally mail box some interesting letters month Im sure take guy serious wanting aware product pulling leg about mis adventures full-scale Cessna last October either case its bad idea Its called Plane Retain secures model start Now dont think itll work Cessna could save embarrassing accident fly alone Another letter sent AMA member has three young sons registered AMA members two waiting wings has problem new dues structure will cost him $82 memberships 92 other two boys join will $110 Whats worse will now get four magazines six other two boys start will admit hadnt given type scenario thought restructured dues 92 Hmmm think has legitimate complaint cant make guarantees have already discussing options HQ staff Another letter came someone refused entry Wright Patterson AFB spite showing AMA card Judging dates letter circumstance described think misled thinking event going day visiting Air Force Museum catch glimpse some model flying going doesnt mean base open general public model flying club base made up people work base regularly fly weekends base open general public AMA members scheduled event going such contest sanctioned fly-in events scheduled gate guards instructed allow people coming events onto base varies what have to get onto base Sometimes have produce AMA card sometimes simply having model visible car will suffice sometimes have tell model flying gain entry above assumes can find gate open week ends Its off National Road no small trick itself Till Next Month Sound Cont pg 127 assembly quite simple using readily available copper brass materials elbows tubing come plumbing supply store K&S tubing brass sheet available model shops following assembly notes should have little difficulty dup licating unit 1 Cut Y4-in diameter hole can using hole saw 2 Cut flange off -in copper elbow Some elbows may made flange 3 Make muffler mounting brackets out K&S brass 4 Cut %-in diameter brass tubing suit model 5 Silver-solder parts hard silver solder 56% cadmium-free solder Bert says tried flexible coupler between exhaust portion muffler didnt hold up very well piece tubing tween two Ls welded place cut proper length seating Ls copper expands somewhat heat will seal quite well Bert says experiences no leakage around tube free-fitting tube also expedites engine removal have used vibration isolators engine installation will need mount muffler engine mount assembly firewall November 1991 133 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Next The next photo whet appetite knowledge picture something new aeromodeling Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine Next time around will complete description operation report engine D Muffler construction drawings pages 136 During its July22 meeting Executive Council directed two changes will affect AMA members first applications pro duced time forward will include waiver statement ad dition safety code compliance statement AMA members must sign waiver statement reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aeronautics Inc liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused neg ligence statement does diminish negate way insur ance provided AMA members What will however ensure realize dangers modeling spinning prop can cut finger agree sue AMA telling correctly time around model spin ning propeller can cut finger AMA membership quite valuable addition other services AMA provides also provides insurance its members fire/theftlvandalism medical coverage general liability last couple years has become quite apparent new trends emerging trends include suits brought against AMA its own members Times change courts change some changes made AMA will forced begin acting some courts feel should say would running around country policing local private flying sessions stripping AMA licenses pulling patches epaulets off club jackets reason able alternative accomplished through waiver statement whereby members record awareness safety hazards agree sue own organization second item change will visible AMA members will affect sanctioned events contest kit will include waiver claims release liabilities statement participants sign Contest Director witness statement will added flight safety declaration statement Radio Control scale model flight waiver statement currently used participants sanctioned events expanded version little comprehensive wording added application forms statement dicates participant aware modeling presents hazards relieves AMA AMA officials also relieves contest officials negligence suits statement partic ipants sanctioned events comprehensive rules guidelines participate corresponding larger liability sanctioning organizing directing cer tainly regret society has imposed force changes upon us matter self defense step taken would force death penalty AMA itself will grumble having sign name sanctioned event will happy hav ing renewal form returned lack signature mi nor troubles slightly irritating bigger issue feel decay some kind society Back said Pledge Allegiance school war necessary instill sense patriotism enjoyment hobby happy time pride accomplishment great value placed long hard effort days attempted start motor knew assuming risk todays age instant gratification buy-one get-one free wealthy-not-healthy suits seem mound up backs torneys accountants Academy founded such basic principles having fun sharing information banding together mutual strength enjoyment under siege Free Flight success 1991 Free Flight World Championships Yu goslavia AMA member Randy Archer outflew best world now stands World Champion FiC James Parker finished second place FlA Team USA second FlA 10th FiB sixth FiC Congratulations members FAI Free Flight Team managers supporters made trip Yu goslavia especially during time unrest Congratulations also teams great cheering section back USA Free Flight Team Selection Program very best program guys put tremen dous effort great thought program year held terrific finals Lost Hills resulted fine showing team United States World Champion Randy Archer Congrat ulations around job well done Intro-Pilots reminder Attention AMA chartered clubs des ignated intro-pilot 1991 December 31 1991 AMA com puters will erase intro-pilot designation intro-pilot status expires December 31 Clubs wishing designate intro-pilots 1992 encouraged earliest opportunity intropilot status may added AMA records year 1992 Plans now underway grand opening new Muncie fly ing facility grand opening weekend will June 13-14 1992a Saturday Sunday AMA members invited affair will no admission charge landing fee charges etc ginning contact members industry special interest groups others concerning grand opening weekend will formal dinner Saturday night June 13 $100 per ticket celebrate monumental event Monumental bet very first fly ing site national scope operated owned modelers Make plans attend now have produced two videos called AMA Today Volumes II presently working third edition video will available late October early November video will outline some museum items such engines models go over processing memberships will give insight AMA functions provide news national flying site safety information get copy please send $10 AMA tention AMA Today Volumes Ill Some news concerning AMA numbers Deceased life members will deleted record file AMA numbers assigned deceased life members will offered families family decides renew membership numbers will offered membership Remember life memberships still $1000 January 1 go $1500 Also AMA now gearing up offer alpha-numeric AMA license numbers Watch column infor mation concerning availability alphanumeric AMA numbers topical conversation items recently has future Nationals Will soon held solely Muncie Will broken up will next year year after AMA Executive Director can tell what tell him making effort get Nationals Westover Air Force Base June 1992 Nationals Westover would allow Nationals events same site Yes Soaring Helicopter Free Flight door Outdoor events field prospect might return Tn-Cities Washington state well return both Lawrenceville Tidewater Virginia too distant future After completion entire Muncie flying facility quite logical expect Nationals held well Beyond will held answer will come AMA members attending 1992 later Nationals will offered opportunity include preference se lection process Concerning National flying site Indiana has lot dialogue Special Interest Groups input design layout site has very helpful Input Free Flight community unique Pattern fliers speed fliers others have offered suggestions develop assigned areas Free Flighters however will address site lay out differently Free Flighters will say everyone else will say After site has used few times AMA will welcome sugges tions regarding location launch area chase lanes Spe cial Interest Groups will also asked input creation site-use criteria Headquarters looks forward hearing opinions AMA members organize regulate use facility Annual Meeting Annual AMA Membership meeting 1991 held conjunction AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last June 8 meeting opened 8 oclock Off icers Club Annex chaired Executive Vice-President Fol lowing introductions Executive Director reported Phase 1 Muncie project George Steiner gave report use 1991 radio equipment Chairman Sound Committee gave tech nical discussion model sound/noise meeting included op portunity questions answers lightly attended meeting required bylaws informative times quite lively Late news flash Word just looks like combined Nationals Westover AFB June 92 details next month LI 134 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 Connecticut Maine Masoadiusetta New Hampshire Rhode luJand / Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutiin 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 HOulton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Went Wanvick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 0800t Monadnock Balloon Aviation Festival event held June 1416 Dillant-Hopkins Airport Keene New Hampshire visited Ashuelot Valley Flyers June 9 1991 fliers prac ticing event very good afternoon weather beautiful people very friendly having enjoyable time doing what hobby about flying model aircraft have excellent report sent Benjamin Hartley de scribes event detail quite long will have covered two columns shows what can done promote model av iation Thank Ben taking time effort provide report pictures Food thought Has someone ever asked fly airplane have ever asked someone fly airplane What happens airplane damaged some reason Most time owner accepts reasonable manner However have heard seen cases owner becomes quite upset tends blame flier damage regardless cause So about fly someones airplane take time check aircraft completely hope owner will notice caution accept results readily damage occurs Videotape have new videotape AMA called Pilots Ground primarily about IMAA scale airplanes very well done shows some beautiful aircraft would like bor row tape let know worth watching Lyme Disease has mentioned several newsletters mag azines know two people have tested positive Dis trict very real possibility notice unexplained bites have rash see doctor Apparently longer disease goes unattended serious gets have some material could used newsletter want copy let know Ashuelot Valley Flyers Balloon Aviation Festival 1991 June 14-16 1991Keene New Hampshire Well sir weather didnt exactly cooperate Ashuelot Val ley Flyers AVF participation 1991 Balloon Aviation Festival Keene New Hampshire Dillant-Hopkins Airport must counted successful invitation MPA Monadnock Pilots Association group General Aviation pilots Monadnock region AVF admin istered judged model-building contest conducted miniature aircraft display scheduled two days demonstration RC flying Contest entries accepted Friday June 14 demonstra tion flight days contest displays scheduled Saturday Sunday June 15-16 model contest attracted 27 entries decided early miniature aircraft some sort could entered Mo nadnock Pilots Association provided ribbons trophy plaques prizes old standby color-coding blue red yellow rib bons awarded first second third place winners four divisions white green ribbons presented other participants everybody got award some sort efforts Best Show First place winner division also awarded plaque airplane ride classic Aeronca Champ owned Don Champagne president MPA First place fin ishers follow Kit-built division went Neil Starrs gorgeous Proctor Nieuport also took Best-of-Show Radio Control divi sion Al Wards 1A-scale Fly-Baby bipe Bruce Thompsons unbe lievable Monokote covering job scratch-built division Eliot Kimbles quietly elegant Winnie Mae plastic display division Lisetta Silvestris neatly-done JN-4 Jenny Lisetta 10 years old says Jun iors arent interested model aviation D Continued Next Month November 1991 135 New Yod New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT iiohnAMA JByrne1711 Istrict II Vice-President9W 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Lx. Hyde Park NY 12838 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe Piscalaway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Jxxchkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lox SexIer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts speech delivered some years ago Will Rogers aviation booster world-class philosopher globallyacclaimed dispenser wisdom truth asserted hear never met man didnt like cant concur univer sality Wills life-long assessment find upon reflection can subscribe convictions would apply exclu sively aeromodelers Hence can truly profess have never met aeromodeler didnt like assessment would admit strong conviction such optimistic attitude toward fellow-modelers shall continue regard indefinitely sort hallmark Though frequently take sharp issue expressed implied views aeronautical acquain tances upon variety topics certainly does sense amount disparagement display contempt views fellow-modelers may coincide given sit uation As someone has sagely proclaimed may agree what say shall defend death right say Special note Well may go far believe greatest virtue aeromodelers group species will inherent respect another though fact may always show during fairly heated exchange views Basically aeromodelers mutually respectful another am duly proud counted commendable breed Nuff said lest appear have lost candor cost sentimentality Dick Radcliffes dog story Dick vice-president West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 located District 2 impressed newsletter account concerning amusing experience stray pup recently graced clubs flying-site invitation much less expectation lone friendly beagle-hound became quite attached Dick vice-versa extent Dick favored pup most-welcome drink water followed much tail wag ging sated beast So far good right Wrong Whilst cranking engine flight Dick noted amazement newly-acquired canine admirer raised leg across top field-case threatening stance know what sud den threat may well imagine produced immediate instinc tive protective action can imagine instinctively altered attitude toward mans best friend jericho Radio Control Flyers Inc AMA 1156 Bob Schoppe editor Logbook captioned clubs newsletter also aeromodeler experience common sense current issue clubs newsletter Bob has say about buddy-boxes understanding manufacturers have provisions such device older models io frequency mode must same ie AM FM older ones five-pin DIN plug newer ones may use same cable whether AM FM Now other important things need know 1 The transmitter being used slave buddy box does have same frequency master original trans mitter 2 The slave transmitter does have have antenna connected 3 The slave transmitter should have power turned 4 The slave transmitter required display its frequency instructor should check carefully before starting engine controls set same trim direction done properly ramifications obvious simplest terms buddy cable trainer switch does shift controls buddy box make master think using original pots instructor feels necessary releasing switch returns con trol master transmitter potential mishap may averted think current high usage buddy-boxes would bE prudent explain just what happens necessar use agree whole-heartedly have Spectacle Spectacular Assuming need eye-glasses may bE interested following story jubilation published Jack Saw yer editor Prop Wash newsletter club Cape May Count WASP ie Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilot Jacks words Well AMA has just paid back several years mem bership Today saved over $150 newest pair glasses thankt good ol AMA resulting mailing sent out severa months ago enrolled AMA members Vision Eye Plan . savings $150 can buy pretty nifty engine radio l known brands opticians included AMA extra Take ad vantage it could save big bucks extend collective thanks Jack kind endorsemen expressed appreciation Bill Boss AMA 19701 feeling considerable loss grea reluctance acknowledge accept resignation Bill Bos District 2 Contest Board member Control Line Scale Actu ally has served AMA various capacities past 34 years Fo example has served District 2 VP 1968 through 1972 AVP 1972 through 1978 Since 1978 Bill has served wiff merit Control Line Scale Contest Board Member have ap pointed Bills successor capacity Mr Joe Ortiz founder anc president Flushing Control Line Association AMA 2115 whosi address 33-52 85th Street Apt 201 jackson Heights NY 11372 phone 718/426-8377 took shot Bill some trophies E Plate Quadra motor UW F 7-4-pr ZAzrf 34 rr 4 136 Model Aviation Gear up Secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asaociate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodwere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearheld PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Mauwee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalern PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequcecy Coordinator John CollIe 1012 Wyowing Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years weather provided longest flying seasons mory Hopefully enjoyed yourselves benefits summers great weather flying site built members Butler Aircraft Modelers Butler Penn sylvania past two years club has working very hard latest development being 20 x 32 picnic shelter following picture highlights 26 members BAMs annual Memorial Day Breakfast August issue Model Aviation request made mate rials would appreciate seeing column Jim Wilson Dayton Ohio Wingmasters offered following unique fitting article Did know saw bumper sticker Toledo Expo said wife told go flying again shes going leave God Im going miss meant humorous Im sure us have special lady life have probably heard something quite similar time another know what Im talking about old love airplanes love line say Thats ridiculous honey screen door closes behind house usually what happens ACT 1 begin load car up plane parts field boxes sud denly wife realizes whats happening wife know mother coming over soon dont Me Yes dear wife loading car Me Because weathers perfect dont have anything else wife What about caulking shower stall Me Ill later get home wife No wont youll forget about Me Ill get later okay wife Well what about baby Are going pay attention son Me I took him park yesterday wife dont care about us never spend time love airplanes love us Me Fine Im going Are satisfied now ACT 2 flop down chair start sulk feverishly flipping through TV channels hoping find rerun Wings Star Trek No such luck get up go down basement clean up workshop As Im putting away some tools hear mother-in-laws foot-stomps up stairs hear muffled voices jabbering back forth ears burning know theyre talking about hear wifes footsteps stop basement door door opens wife Honey wheres check book Mom taking baby mall So can go flying now want Me Its bedroom nightstand thought wanted spend some time together wife Dont ridiculous Theres sale baby shoes ladies pur ses Ill see later ACT 3 After leaves begin gather up rest things go flying car finally loaded just turn key first drops rain begin hit windshield Back house looking rerun Wings Star Trek something End Jims little play recognizes scenario very familiar great deal homes owe great deal respect gratitude spouses special thanks following pictures express enjoyment several District Ill mod elers November 1991 137 Martin Hauser enjoyed meet Jerry Feck Ray DeFrahe Shelby OhioFrick Frack BAM Memonal Day Breakfast Peter Cooke float flies Bill Kunert ran model registra new North Startion Shelby Rn Inhnonn hia Rnannar RipE flrnmnr roC.rna fran reps John Robertson hangs Fathers Cub Thanks AVP Dave Ellis Joe Vislay supplying photos Involvement various governmental agencies has proven very valuable States within district have developed Adopt-A-Highway program club willing little work some very positive pub licity adopt section highway Delaware Disinot Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia REPORT DISTRICT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21 1 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1346 Cumberlund Dr Harriuonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Pernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobacci 6406 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 Meetings according latest listing 158 Chartered Clubs District IV district largest long shot some differences between largest district tend much spread out Very large metropolitan areas contain large numbers clubs no areas comparable size district fact creates somewhat problem terms getting around visit people might alternative have tried get different types functions possible during year has worked out well enough keep informed what going general terms does answer prob lem contact individuals District meetings held past really economically practical have watched results such meetings other districts well have membership numbers thousands can get between 50-100 people show up meeting getting much value event something better Some discussion has taken place concerning holding re gional meeting western part North Carolina develops fall could have much better situation meeting could held time convenient majority members Distances traveled individuals would minimal Discussions could relate needs particular area district entity Several meetings would increase potential improved attendance point meetings would become very practical would welcome group clubs tak ing action organize such events Give call 804 296-2662 drop note can come up something practical Incidentally need list contest mailings other non profit use let know District list divided state listings can ask just what need looking listing business purposes please contact AMA Headquarters Waiver Liability statement time read will have seen statement ModelAviation probably have received membership renewal form relating requirement sign Waiver Liability would like make statement own regard have consistently written comments concerning votes etc Ex ecutive Council meetings have done because think such comments should source prevent inconsistencies matter dealing above statement feel calls explanation voted against Waiver Liability Statement vicepresidents Districts 10 11 also voted against require ment will make sign statement before can renew mem bership problem item presented meeting concerned information Unfortunately good chance statement signature might essential problem asked vote topic title Waiver Liability statement being presented lawyers yet presented copy Waiver further insinuated would pos sible us comprehend subject event am going vote anything fully covered meeting have enough problems being misled sub jects going off half-cocked no explanation problem need sign Waiver renewal form send hope will statement ModelAviation fully explains just what Waiver provides Needless say question large lawsuits insur ance still need halt insurance major driving force Academy other things should involved yet entirely too much time energy cost goes aspect organization Insurance has minds reason membership quite some years al ways should work return time deeply involved Indoor Free Flight Indoor Free Flight event flown actively thi Goddard Space Flight Center boosters activity Tom Vallee member Goddard Space Flight Center Model Club Tom talked some members Japanese Indoor Team World Championships last year about possibility holdin1 Postal Contest FAI Stick FiD resulted Postal Contes Mini-Stick between Japan England United States suc cess event led Japan vs United States FiD event Thi USA team flew three rounds day June 23 29 NASA Auditorium Japanese team flew six rounds Nationa Memorial Youth Center Tokyo July 15 results order Tom Vallee Hideya Enomoto Daniel Belieff Philip Kleinert Hidehart Odagiri Shigeyoshi Nonaka Tom says thinks USA Team got bit lucky since thE Japanese site turned out less ideal certainly tC take away outstanding effort three fliers Unitec States contest will held again next year will considerec major contest Japan good possibility team fron West Coast will enter planning Bob Randolph progresses planned fliers interest Indoor competition should con tact Tom 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying sites Progress has made acquisition couple o sites District problems several programs foi getting new sites situation especially club has lost sitE alternative potentially deadly club few instan ces flying rights have granted nearby clubs majol problem clubs already operating capacity terms o possible air time Rules such limiting number planes tht air time also create difficulty local support suppor can vital another club would ask provide wher ever possible nearby clubs have problem members thai invited use another clubs field need exercise utmosi courtesy observe other clubs rules letter Any abuset will create serious consequences others Please take advantage services materials available fron AMA Headquarters involved field search Acad emy has accumulated much reference material support hat access documentation can become part package yo put together working individuals authorities yourt should use itlE Muffler ST3000 using Campbells soup can r r~iIr EN 6 -- LJ BAE AIL#S4 $7 OOC 3 coPEtL 00 ffAODI uIOT OL OCR p4a 70 Cca3oK5 31 cP6i TuBE 70 uV7ENc/. 4M0ri i"Cl 7 FLANGe 7k1E 957OFF C0P6RL MOOEi./ MOO/I vw SDAcke r Io Cl IC#DEL 5oU cA 3/ycop j woo $A55 k-5 TUBe CuT Levr-ii 702u7 MuDy Alto A/ISLe CAN C va*eo 138 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Penoacois FL 32514 Linde Cooley 10112 yew St Giboonoilie FL 33534 Gostano Olan 0-12 Frailas Gosynabo PR 00657 Jeorno M 1000 Edwards 600 Mimoos New Albany MS 36652 Karl Hansel RN 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Frequency Coordinator 50mm Fieldo P0 Boo 1063 Stricidand Rd. Intedacben FL 32046 Pbone 604 664-2517 Riobard Jackson 2116 Thomlee Or. N Charieslon SC 26405 Joan Martin 2160 Tiaelaii Ave. Miami FL 33133 0106 Patton 76S Bailey Brook Circle Birmioghaw AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Or. Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Riwert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycanrore Manchester TN 37355 Gossip first . Julie Woods important RC Pattern Judge Mississippi has ordered tell husband Hervey has recovered 1984 illness back flying toy airplane again RC Pattern Bill Beaty prestigious Director Mem phis confides So far have promoted $8000 contributions restore WW Iis famous B-17 Memphis Belle year new location again Oc tober 12-13 Come see yourself Bill proud Mem phis Belle flyable again will have post armed guard 24 hour day see someone doesnt leap fly Bir mingham Alabama middle night great airplanes war Red Scholefield Gainesville Florida wants know Jim Whitley former fa mous flier Red dont know Maybe somebody else reading will know Ken Kortness important City Manager Kingstree South Carolina starting club three different groups Free Flight Con trol Line RC Ken wants three AMA rule books faction Ken ran out rule books just got another boxful yesterday theyre going out Im dozen behind Ken flies Kingstree air port City Manager members lucky have Ken Ill bet doesnt have speck trouble out anybody club think about minute Last week drove south Alabama cover big event CD Bill Bell Contest Manager Harry Wicksell staged King Peanut Scalemasters Regional Qualifier #1 Dothan Al abama showed up Everybody good time Bill Bell said Wheelless Airport might closed next year hell have new spot happens snap Mel Whitley Frank Thomas front Mels magnificent British Hawker Sea Fury 26 pounds OS Twin four-stroke really nice model Mel came up Florida Frank came down Nashville attend Dothan affair Jim Wilkinson Panama City showed up Bills Dothan King Peanut affair started feature picture waitI have much better picture him snapped Clanton Alabama bust month earlier below switched pictures because camera took Dothan filter prob lems gentleman behind Jim helper Monty Beville Stuka very nice air plane Earlier year Jim took first Mobile Alabama contest Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society sent picture Mike Kelly John Hayes launching Radio Controlled Soarer present May18 contest camera busted Dwight Goodman president ot Mur freesboro Tennessee Modelers has asked mention Rutherford County Board Education Laverne High School principal Carl Buckner assistant principal Jan Stauffer maintenance supervisor Les Wilson helped provide high school space Dwights annual swap meet Dwight promises pictures next year Warren Heinfeld Fruitland Park Florida has come up nice new way control fliers fun-fly contest shown low board says Erwin made help Erwins wife board shows green until flier removes card board shows red place fliers AMA card slot believe Erwins last name Gajinton can read Warrens letter cor rectly very nice control board Thanks Er win Warren County Commissioners Bradenton Florida arranged use county property club flying field Yearly payments$10 So whats next club has annual Man atee County Appreciation Day club thanking county officials annually consideration Myself Ive AMAs board directors 18 past 20 years Ive never seen before Dan says lots credit goes Dick Coles pix Shown l-r Rick Mixon MCRC president Jim Staples land acquisition Joe Miller Parks Recreation Lori Ann Harris Man atee County Commissioner Dick Coles Contest Director Kent Chetlain County Commis sioner CD Dick has just handed Commissioners nice appreciation plaque Club president Rick has mike hand left Any District V members reading Ill make deal promote similar scene showing appreciation landlord Ill run flap right full blown first line think Shakespeare said human virtues gratitude least Looks like good way hold flying field What think November 1991 139 -lere important picture important message club America scratching boonies place fly Any club looking flying field looking some blessed way somehow hold read Editor Dan Hunt MCRC clubs Sport Flyer explains Shown above picture overaii scene Dothan Lots Giant Scale modelers Illinois / Indiana Kentucky Missoun DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard RI 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higgionville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2461 Work 616 64-7121 Fax 616 564-7766 Cal BOel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1606 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 2 hasnt happened District 6 members will getting bal lots near future Please vote Youll notice Im running un opposed please vote anyway other districts election year please place vote wisely some very good candidates running against incumbents Some times its good have change clubs district have used districts scanner least once Paul says heavy schedule scanner summer months help out purchased new scanner district hope helps July started off having stay home first weekend could annual inspection Cheetah glad see pass flying colors Alas also meant stay home instead getting out see some second third weekends found sunny Lawrencevilie Illinois Nationals year decided spend time Nationals instead trying jump back forth home So Nationals six days comment got several times last year was missed you missed Nationals year didnt look hard enough Sorry missed Gene Nevin thing came out Nationals really struck home Soaring site test made narrow-band systems fleet 46 Sailplanes different channels lined up turned radios control models fact heard 24 counted thermal hope nobody blinked guess new frequency plan narrow-band equipment works special thanks goes out towns Lawrenceville Yin cennes locals extremely nice us week heard very nice comments local populace thatmade very proud have Alas left lot newly found friends also want send out hearty thanks Tn-County fellas too manned raffle table week build funds scholarship fund Others club busily worked away various events Should visit people again future certainly hope As Nationals came close off Council meeting sunny Muncie looking forward seeing some dirt being pushed around site Wrong paperwork problem delayed work month time read first phase construction should well its way thing came out Council meeting AMA HQ moving Muncie Id guessing told things have happen before happens First will study develop plan associated costs last weekend July found New Castle Indiana door activities Indianapolis FF Foundation support Henry County Convention Visitors Bureau did first Raintree County Free Flight Festival Although turnout less Terry Hreno CD wanted nice time locals watch too hope Sunday better IFFF has some pretty neat plans future years would like make event part larger plan thatll involve teachers around state education program youngsters though its heavy project take think may have good go wish best Indoor meet pleasure presenting Roger Wathen Superior Service Award Ive watched Roger sev eral years worked youngsters Several times saw him sac rifice own flying time contests Juniors could fly instead seems doing what wonder thanks go out Roger After left Indoor meet went north side town visil Henry CO Wright Flyers RC Club fellas have prett nice layout have lots mowed grass open flying area O course block building turning club house helps too Alas stay too short head homc since pretty late day know now ma just drop time since i head up way AMA business often Now lets catch up some photos Unfortunately format use now means photos eat up lot column will able te show photo good about 13 lines print Now its 18 lines equivalent about 27 lines old format Ive got cut back Im going say anything Hmmm Maybe need photos first Jerry Worden club trying out new class 01 Racing using 4-Star Forty hope doesnt turn out like other entry-level Racing event know has have Nelson fl So much entry level Meet Charlie Cappis Gene Wicks Rick Tacket Jim Koch Jerry Worden Gene Barker showing rac ing toys Heres photo couple models owned Lynn Vandemark think felt better see modeis column having put works both de Bolt de signs Champ Cub Cub revamped model built 50s Both just about work out fine models schoolyard fly ing Three channels very simple operation Neat Well thats about photo session See what mean ate up lot space two worth dont think Id like show just dont have space enough Ive got lot backlog too Dang Enough now. 140 Model Aviation Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin DISTRICT REPORT V I Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinetor/AVP Joseph M MasS 5364 English Dr Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2626 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 Jean Lasik 305 PaSi Place Holland Ml 46423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy SaSerlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 46054 Pete Waters has abdominal surgery Pete will recovering next few months Joe Hass will handling district report un til Pete returns best wishes go Pete family speedy recovery last time writings report challenged carry picture bird show around hope youve showed person recently bring up because infectious Two days ago police car parked front house evening car long enough curiosity take hold completing accident report went out talk officer thing led another brought out X-Cell 60 Right away knew someone station interested See works folks Speaking chopper think Ive kept everyone parts chain business day before Michigan Whirlybirds Fun-Fly put upside-down Sorry missed great event got back together thanks Ed Horgas side frames needed time attend ORCHA Fun-Fly next weekend whale good time pun intended ORCHA stands Oak land Radio Control Helicopter Association thanks Jim McCuen Shaun Ettinger excellent day Numerous beginners helped $5 landing fee walked away $30 worth prizes Great job guys always amazing what groups individuals can Livonia Ribcrackers again put swap-shop air show local residents Undaunted rainy weather Saturday beautiful Sunday show went Mr Electric Keith Shaw putting excellent flight demos answering questions Keith spent least two hours discussing things Electric drawing discharge curves schematics such rain-soaked car windows Again great time special events put human dynamos upcoming write Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly gan idea Darrel Watts Darrel started simple two-day fun-float-fly last year Learning event organized another past spring great Darrel has now put together bash September 14-15 includes free fuel reception head quarters hotel Saturday evening hotel across street largest shopping mall state non-fliers few miles flying site Paula staying hotel though live nearby snows weekend well have good time Another great fall swap-shop put Indian City RC year will held October 20 has moved larger quar ters Ramada Southgate Michigan tables fill up quickly Its always good see old friends As fall approaches clubs resume normal indoor meet ing thought club functions meetings run come mind Ed Saumier Skymasters introduced operation plan elected president have seen before club operates core officers run dayto-day activities separate operation meetings Club members welcome attend meetings neat part about regular membership meetings almost 100% airplanes Numerous guest speakers have introduced new ideas products meeting spent discussing care feeding use transmitters What lively educational dis cussion Almost two hours spent beginners experts learning other meeting includes raffle show-and-tell two meetings month never enough time too topics Unconfirmed rumors indicate officers have fun operation meetings too Speaking topics local Amateur Radio group also looking support its activity least area members will ing come meeting talk about new code-less licen ses now available modeling use group will teach necessary course provide examiner Next month Ill try have little other parts district Good flyingE PR Cant pg 128 Continental Airlines Historical Society fine nostalgic exper ience am sure glad came party point story apart telling Headquarters staff usually well occupied getting model aviation story out give example club involved local aviation peo ple local leaders other fields local administration perhaps can find opportunities like just AMA HQ people can push image model aircraft model avi ation higher level club member can same really takes some involvement some willingness some work AMA district vice-president has booth can borrow just ask get free handouts brochures etc have call write AMA Reston well ship some first-class stuff free charge like some other clubs make up own handout advertise club needs skills Public relations image enhancing something can should safe flying club does needs get message out club runs good mall show does clubs have adopted schools doing doing well member puts his/her best foot forward community helping cause model aviation need time really isnt work fun something positive nice letter home Amelia Earhart Brad Greenwood Atchison Kansas sent us thank-you sending materials him help class youngsters Atchison Junior High School Bob did show-and-tell session 150 sixth graders 25 time talk about model aircraft model aviation fun skills provides photo shows couple kids sign back pickup Thanks too Brad Fayette Flyers Fayette Georgia have just completed sec ond year working Peachtree City Elementary School AdoptA-School effort has well received faculty advisors Delta Dart building classes rubber-powered models flown gym nasium hot air balloons also used active flight exercises As homework assignment participants given job build ing protective housing shield egg breakage six-foot fall Another assignment build airplane grab bag items found around average house fall 1991 saw start third season Fayette Flyers working lucky young people photos show some club members involved Good luck continued success Thanks RD Andy Anderson Public Relations Sec retary club providing information next month Muffler design using Iawnmower muffler .-,rr4r * r.d OwJ* Ad CdAr5e-O unV AR Qu#onE AA/ sa QUA V** flat - COMfl7d es mber 1991 141 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanlield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Aharea Imiajans New Mejdco Odahoma Texas Iflhfl DISTR ICT REPORT VIII Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N YaJe Dr Gatland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Greaens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Roage LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrena 14624 Bear Creek Pass Auntin TX 78737 LDistriCt IX IMAA Rally Giants held Irving TeXas hosted Irving R/C Flyers Association didnt make missed good time lots beautiful models Contest Directors event Tommy Meyer Dennis Cassatt gentleman did out standing job behalf participants entered could enjoy flying model airplanes what its about following photos few models entered IMAA Rally Lee Moore San Antonio Texas Hall Springfield Bulldog Beautiful modell close up Forest Edwards en gine mounted John OBriens Russian P0-2 model Don Bell Fort Worth T Birds showing off Kermit Frog model Mr Froggie Gene Hempel District 8 vice-president visiting members IMAA Rally Giants held Irving Texas John OBrien Kingaland ended Friday Good food great band enjoy Texas immaculate Rus- evening sian Poiikarpov P0-2 engine machined built Forest Edwards California Please forget vote upcoming election District 8 vicepresident need support 142 Model Aviation unaries orevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Marrymen Green Norman 01 73072 Grant Wilson Tulsa Oklahoma B-36 built Control Line model kit converted RC George Barnes Rosenourg exas win nis ver saw beautiful modeis Georges model flew very well ladles responsible processing paper work insure modeiers great time L-R Pam Carson Jackie Witt Becky Speck Gali Longeil JoAnn Meyer Congratulations ladiesl beautiful DC-3s belong Tom Hoimaley McAllen Texas TTA markings American Airlines model beiongs Guy Lowe New Orleans Louisiana Navy DC-3 belongs Larry Steptoe Zachary Louisiana Olen Rutherford New Blame Arkansas showing off 1-1901E Bird Dog interior cabin model work love scale realism Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT is McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 Corn puServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3268 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carnngton ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rickeita 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 District Doins. AVP Tom Boyd Nebraska continues September column Nebraska club information Grand Island Modelers last fall accomplished task get ting new field city water department land Beautiful grassland shaded parking activities area completed full club control City Council support help Excellent PR work paid off group Grand island flying site before improvements about picture after Improvements guys Wed like see city ended up partnership 70-some Hastings Skylarks flying high year after ded icating renovated paved flying field last fall signing 15year lease used lot special PR sold advertising sup port effort Hastings Skylarks paved site dedication day Advertising support signs Good idea guyslooks like might able expand year year sponsorship Colorado. regret Don Atwood AVP Denver area has formed us move out District Business opportunities availed themselves Don has moved California son will missed local contests wish best new location Dennis Patterick president Sunnyside Aviation Glenwood Springs Colorado shares club has experienced another suc cessful mall show fun-fly though poor weather kept crowd smaller last year Roger Shook instructing Maft Jaeger Roger valuable asset club spends time instructing new filers time own flying club needs Roger because what its about get ting new members air proper instruction cameraman local TV filming background Charles Abbate Pueblo Colorado sends following picture report Sky Corral R/C Club recently held its annual mall show Pueb lo Mall complete types models club posters listing var ious activities held last three years become involved club modeling activities AMA brochures available handouts well club mem bership flying field meeting times information Video tapes area fun-fly activities Tournament Champions Striking Back Lake Havasu shown throughout day E Sky Corral RIC Club great time sharing hobby/sport public November 1991 143 Part mail show display Marathon column begins District Two candidates VP Joe Beshar John Grigg George M Meyers District Four candidates Howard Crispin Brad Booth District Six Jim Sears District Eight Gene Hempel Charles Stevens District Ten Regg Keyawa Bev Wisniewski Good luck rounded corner pulled Mid-America International Airport Lawrenceville Illinois could see Na tionals have stayed two years exception 950 heat 95% hu midity Just know Vincennes diana Lawrenceville about 10 miles away Illinois airport Nationals about middle both Lawrenceville side airport huge accommodates prac tically events event held away airport Sailplane competition held Lincoln High School Vin cennes course Free Flight guys Nationals another date report coming Sailplane compe tition previous day said over 30 planes air timea lot same thermal expanded fre quency program seems doing its job Pictured below Senior contestant Chip Mas chal first place Two Meter second place Standard Class Open contestant Jerry Arana third F3B fifth Standard Class Jun ior contestant Scotty Peterson fifth TwoMeter fifth Standard Class various forms competition have witnessed quizzed Sailing seems purest objective event Land right string seven minutes impressed have always loved quietness Sailing Pic tured below another District Ten contingent Roger Chastain Don Vickers Blayne Chas tam couldnt find note made faring know Blayne some firsts seconds lengthy conversation Roger opened eyes intricate construction precision beauties Good job Sailplane guys Mid-America International Airport like three-ring circus loved Helicop ters end Pylon going crazy another five Control Line events going once two sets Pattern going runway center Control Line really got attention CL Combat CL Carrier CL Speed Man what excitement Nationals great Lets take break check Darwin Barrie reading flying season winding down US Ari zona beginning bring goodies back out fly summer building projects Thats right summer building projects can now fly Sailplanes again thermals have mellowed down point wings dont get ripped off have invisible tornadoes everybody else calls thermals Powered aircraft dont have fight density altitude much just comfortable out field hope everybody reads interest AMA News section Model Aviation Im sure have opinion comment Dont keep yourself Write letter importantly send Send copy VP Headquarters Also read what District Column way com municate nearly 30000 members District VP cannot send mailing per year membership budget structure way Something wrong folks State thoughts Again offer goes out winter visitors will visiting Phoe nix metro area state matter Drop line Ill send list clubs flying sites area now deal didnt sound like much planned sudden turns out absolutely out rageous Just such deal put lone RC Flyers Fly AT Barbecue Dot made way lone field chest full Coke salad members brought plate something Wally McCallister charming wife Jer maine brought burgers hot dogs Cokes buns lot Standing middle dishin out Jermaine McCallister As werent enough bring food Wally also supplies entertainment Well almost entertain ment After sun goes down Wally lights up night time Old-Timer Im sure kit its covered transparent MonoKote lights up like kite sunlight said al entertainment Pictured below Joe Marine Joe also built light-up Old-Timer Joe Marine President lone RCers pos ing good 100km Cap 21 Both guys put up magic behold lit up sky like space ship carrying ET few cars sauntered nearby road can imagine looking out window UFO flying formation car Gads Bulletin Fred Brigeman Knights Round Circle annual Control Line auction will held Tuesday November 12 1991 club meets rear Ana heim Public Library Euclid Avenue 14 mile south Ball Road Anaheim interested modelers invited bring unwanted items Control Line preferred auctioned off portion proceeds items sold goes club treasury excellent chance RC people get rid old CL stuff thats lying around gathering dust information contact KOTRC vicepresident Fred Brigeman 714 667-7178 after 700 pm Heres thats back burner too long leader another great club Denny Baker Bayside RC Club Denny Baker yours truly exchanging patches Denny Baker charming wife too long Barbara got together fan fly Woodland Davis Aeromodlers field handing out District stuff introduced liquid refreshment called Home Run Youre Out Bags Are Loaded some baseball name have since become best friends Denny vited down Bayside meeting glad attend guys great est Denny havent forgotten tape See ya Crows Landing Visits clubs and/or events pleasure ya got coming up give call Its vote time again system good people support Get volved vote Leading Edge Regg 144 Model Aviation X AAizofla California Hawaii / Navada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Homa 1916 961-6637 Corn~Na addrass EMAIL 7624747 inIp mascnai erry Arana ana cotty Peter son showing off wings Lincoln High School Vincennes indiana Waily McCallister burger-meister lone Flyers Check out fun-loving people gath ered feedin table sound chow bell mioger nasiuun von vicers ana Blayne unas tam displaying winners Jermaine sewing up outstanding platter Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ave NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 Vancouver WA 98684 Turn CashmanTorn McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al CulverDave Mallens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83876 Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 15th Ax 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator L atson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Some District Officer news Tom Cashman has contact Free Flight Community district has resigned AVP Hes help needed him its hard see him go Nationals will Corvallis egon couldnt Configure field could run safe Nationals sev eral problems number problem would have have full-scale aircraft flying over contest areas Possibly could shut down entire airport might work remains seen ever lost another Northwest Na tionals have some encouraging words about another site Stay tuned point looks like best guess Nationals will Chicopee Massachu setts late June hope weve try ing get back some time Dave Cobb wrote OMAS marked its 10th year club summer Hope 10th two-day Fest success have best sites around run super fly-in sizes aircraft have thoughts about col umn format Perhaps will use new mat folk ModelAviation will give parameters like idea larger picture format seem lose much smaller format Well see Chuck Bessett following say about some Narrows R/C club doings Hes president newsletter editor July 6-7 Narrows R/C Team AMA show team put air show Tacoma Nar rows Industrial Airport past guys have showed up werent allowed fly year small aircraft flying time full-size ones flew two hours day least two aircraft sky times front row seats full-scale stuff people like Bob Hoover Tex John son doing stuff counted 24 Sailplanes air time over Vincennes Indiana summer Soarers also put some 40-plus Sailplanes out field turned radios once see what would happen Nothing moved no glitches also counted District Xl pilot amongst Soarers Out clear blue sky Tom Brightbill showed up after hed told couldnt make Uh huh did find best restaurant around spite directions Oh well NWSS Tournament will Van couver British Columbia year will over time read teresting read Gary Brokaw joke about whether hed need passport compete can fit own joke Stuntathon 91 took place June 22-23 Space Center Kent Bob Emmett CD well-run meet Saturday time Old-Time Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Pre cision Aerobatics Sunday two World Championship team members among contestants Paul Walker US Alan Resinger Canada Both freely shared fly ing experiences knowledge both ginner advanced fliers helps lot trying learn ropes note Don McClave won both Old-Time Nostalgia Stunt spent Sunday judg ing Bob Parker Bob Emmett could compete Expert class next weekend Bladder-Grabber 91 best Combat best prizes around 49 contestants came over USA down Canada across ngrad note Tom Strom RC Racing Contest Board member District Xl took fifth new wrinkle Com bat tried shut-off device may answer flyaways Actually second time devices use some tried Northwest Regionals device simple effective would like info contact John Thomp son 1145 Birch Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Noted Walla Walla Prop Twisters newsletter now being edited Fran Walker discussion president Dale Christen sen about securing battery pack ing sure connector cannot come loose mentioned two aircraft came grief Slope Soar er powered job Also newslet ter picture swap meet four aircraft including two F4Us P47 A6M2 Zero shows newsletters getting better better pictures formatted columns long way mimeographed stuff yore Marty Hall came through some stuff about Water-N-Wheel contest Mid Night Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Seems like contest events structured could fly off either water land success brought contestants clubs Soldotna Palmer Anchorage AVP Tom McCowen placed fourth Scale Sounds like weather wasnt bad werent major problems have promised info Speaking Alaska have superb builders far Northwest volved Scalemasters operation have shown Alaskan modelers equal anybody anywhere Jim Terrell Anchorage Alaska Jim very active member Alaska RIC Society flies Pattern well Scale picture Jim Short Skyvan took second static Claude McCulloughs Waco finals picture too small let tell sweet aircraft Among other things has re versing variable-pitch props can back take-off position gear sprung correctly Scale operating hydraulic shocks servooperated cargo doors other scale hinged/latched doors spinner used static judging fabricated out solid alu minum bar stock Jim retired high school band director using saxophone springs make windshield wiper arms logical Sure weighs around 20 pounds 10 kg uses two OS 46VFs go wish could see aircraft yourself its great job outstanding craftsman some pictures supplied Art Ward new show team manager NW R/C Flight Demo Team work note demonstration RC stuff least two people Bill Darkow Chuck Bes sett fly Control Line crowds Bill writes Flying Models Sam 8 ed itor Skyraiders Newsletter Chuck president Narrows R/C Club mentioned earlier Chuck never strays far CL roots picture Chuck holding Jet Formation groups delight crowd Greg Emmett left Marcus Mann both Gig Harbor show AMA Cubs White Wings Gliders Lastly look some kids participating ever-popuir cndv drnnfl November 1991 145 Heres Art Ward himself paper glider Very fast roll rate craft insists nn hpino flnwn jnoidp-dnwn h Box 176 W 7ENO w 10005 Cant Fly Only Half Airplane aint funny McGee lot youngsters try ex pected disastrous results disappointment rather obvious front half rear half model wont fly Neither will left half right half fly yes lots beginners try what worse flying scale kit manufacturers urge buyers attempt am talking about rubber-powered Free Flight kits Usually gasolinepowered Free Flight Control Line kits recommend engine pro peller fuel combination least somewhat adequately matches airplane rubber-powered models especially flying scale models often pretty sad affair leaves half airplane Put fact down notebookdo right nowa rule-of-thumb aeromodeling propeller rubber motor combination equals importance rest airplane repeat rest times have finished gluing papering consid ered model finished because now could say have left to stick prop hook up rubber Yes youve finished building prop box right model Does have correct pitch correct diame ter right thickness right length rubber propeller model Most beginners depend solely contents kit very big mistake after bought kit expecting have everything model airplane know man ufacturers trusted expect success solely contents box indeed stuck what get likely big disappointment have take granted will need supplement kits contents scrap box sure comes handy Usually old line well-established kit manufacturers still producing out-of-date flying scale kits sale rather flight Lately however am happy report small conscien tious manufacturers really interested model fly well have included kits fairly decent props maybe enough rub ber recommend get know manufacturers purchase products will still need supply different plastic props try better yet learn carve own make props plastic cups formed balsa blades big older manufacturers out date Modelers no longer satisfied build model just put shelf Some manufacturers flying scale models heavy attempt add enough rubber cant get little hole nose model anyway Now good modelers know substi tute lighter wood change design open up nose well make satisfactory propeller use proper amount rub ber beginners know What suggest ginners start make changesto see lightand end existence beginners know firm thinks little flying qualities its mod els actually recommends right plans builder tie string wingtip whirl thing around head So repeat lightweight well-designed model please con sider selection proper propeller proper power equal importance rest entire airplane After ef fort achieve long flights after purpose flying models Fortunately note old-line manufacturers dont seem advertising much anymore magazineshurrah can still find kits hobby shops Avoid like plague good Indoor flier will have just good propeller mod el No will have whole drawer full propellers model box props will vary diameter pitch total blade area location area ahead rear spar things im portant give different results good Indoor flier will have best quality rubber can buy will also have rubber stripper can slice rubber exact thickness thinks best 005 inch makes difference will also vary length loop will note height site airs temperature hu midity check notes permanent notebook use ex perience select best combination model particular day Perhaps notes will tell him what use result previous flying result previous testing testing now tests will change combination until satisfied reaching close models full potential maximum duration possible As beginners ready exacting can make start important thing Making start methodical adjustment advance upwards ranks beginners start remain beginner So start should consider prop rubber included kit likely inadequate task flying model airplane Try other propellers Change amount rubber See what happens Make change time note change what does models flight did buy big loose-leaf notebook didnt Put informationthe date prop rubber number turnsin notebook now way becoming ex pert Yeah know early state pretty much working dark experimenting cut-and-try will learn what makes model fly will learn make fly longer higher farther model airplane building flying really starts fun Heres new model company very definitely has best interests modeler mind producing kit Convertable latest kit Peck-Polymers will definitely produce com plete airplane rank beginner fairly large will have carve own propeller think modelers should able Sandy Peck very proud new kit Dietrich Convertable old-timer rubber-powered plane received its name because its ability perform both ROG ROW kit includes quality diecut balsa 15-in propeller blank molded windshield tissue rubber motor clear concise plans instructions photo Sandy Peck hand-launching Dietrich Convertable equipped three pontoons off-the-water flying complete kit worth its cost $2895 might available local bobby shop try can buy directly PeckPolymers PO Box 710399 Santee CA 92079-0399 adding packaging postage costs $250 live California $174 state sales tax kits stock number PP032 As models keep tail Convertable light Ill see next month So long 146 Model Aviation Dietrich Converlable
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/11
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AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AERONAUTICS SOUND& MODEL Howard Crispin Jr month will take look some mufflers designed large engines Operators Giant models Scale models should take look designs mufflers may fit particular stallation will certainly provide some guidelines application Competition Radio Control Scale calls effective muffler out giving definitive information what constitutes such de vice result fliers install what amounts nothing exhaust extractor outcome RC Scale aircraft among noisiest being flown today Its true some com petition models such Pylon Racers might louder flown sites Scale Giant models also create footprint Scale models have flight fortunate thing compliance rule estab lishment proper guidelines difficult cases necessary plan ahead adequate provision made stallation good muffler exhaust pipe Recent articles press tube have discussed Americans increasing problems hearing us sport model aeronautics consider dB levels subject ears time start up engines true us make considerable effort making planes quiet AMA has established recommended sound level 90 dBA 9 feet intended assist us operating within environ ment permitting continued activity given locality says nothing about own exposure start run up engines within 1-2 ft ears have 90 dB 9 ft loud 2 ft Its neighborhood 103 dB engine/muffler registers 105 dB 9 ft today youll have neighborhood 118 dB 2 ft away Youre definitely operating areas can cause permanent damage hearing should very concerned aspect question Look good muffler future Mufflers Three different options presented consideration month possibility rather simple modification existing Quadra muffler Split muffler fit install plate cut piece steel File down close fit inside existing muffler drawing gives approximate sizes corners need fit ted isnt much information available say critical tabs gas passage plate must welded inside center stock unit essential parts muffler vibrate modification sent Douglas Wall Forrest City Arkansas says very significant reduction sound level attained using plate Another months designs also Douglas utilizes muf fler used lawn mowers other engines readily available small engine shops hardware stores other places unit adds about three ounces weight Quadra 35 installation Douglas has muffler soft-mounted using mounts described earlier article 30% Laser Some mower mufflers have sin gle tube end goes center second tube should added match existing piece important because isnt in-line installation have balance both halves exhaust leave Quadra interface connection between new add-on unit old muffler other adapter piece heater hose common screw hose clamp Deflectors may made suit exhaust directability installation Douglas says reduced sound about 7 dB installation has since used same unit Quadra 42 similar results feels superior com mon in-line installation type muffler no apparent increase back pressure often occurs in-line installations next photo shows modified muffler third unit somewhat ditterent comes trom Bert Baker Scale RCer Everett Washington muffler intended use SuperTigre 2000-3000 engines will serve similarsized engines muffler design meets Berts concept having minimum six times displacement muffler volume next photo shows basic unit required muffler suggest use bouillon chicken broth cans because theyre easy clean Continued page 133 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0 ExecutIve Director Vince Mankowaki 5 Director Operations Robert Volsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Galialee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 5 Oomptmiler Lynn Coiiins 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styisa ems Manager Reggle Wattereon 0 Director internal CommunicstionlEducation Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roaa B McMuiien 0 Events coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum curstor Hurat Bowers S Genersi counsel Joseph Geiwicks Feiix Gora RFK&D November 1991 127 AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents drawing tor scale provic y tert bert says will fit radial-engine-cowled airplanes such P47 Zero BT-13 next photo shows installation BT-13 AMAs Executive Councii equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided apace month AMA News pubiication What say apace however matter personai viewpoint aoie reaponsibiiity author whcee views may may represent olficisi position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey S tyles rector o Marketing Washington-National Airport celebrated its 50th year service public June 15-16 1991 AMA behalf its members work closely Metropolitan Washington Airports Author ity Washington Airports Task Force job Airports Authority manage operations Dulles International Wash ington National airports job Task Force promote use expansion traffic facilities both locations Being affiliated groups gives Academy sport model aviation high visibility federal people major de partments also shows us off airlines aircraft manufacturers other aviation-oriented groups contacts help Head quarters staff better job areas interest impor tance AMA members Through connections invited part birth day party put AMA display Butler Aviation hangar Along several airlines Continental American Delta United TWA etc various cities along routes major business associations got space electricity warm welcome no cost AMA Naturally jumped chance because knew high gov ernment officials would hand Interior Aviation Parks Corps Engineers etc would great chance wave flag model aviation interests members So eve party erected booth installed videotape player monitor took along cutaway model show people radio works miniature aircraft cutaway model pro file P-51 Mustang generously provided AMA Tom Runge pres ident Ace RIC Higginsville Missouri also brochures documents give away tell people about aspects model aviation lucky enough AMA employee going man booth weekend assistant Bill Baker off lllinoi Outdoor FF Nationals Other AMA people tied up othe official events So bright early Saturday drove 75 miles ron home National awaited influx people event beei well publicized radio TV newspapers because reall big thing Washington DC turned hot sticky crowded satisfying day highlights arrival o 1940-vintage DC-3 restored owned Continental Airline Historical Society government bigwigs invited take Saturday sight-seeing ride over District Columbia surround ing countryside mouth watered time aircraft started ui took off sound propellers engines brough back lot memories Having lived England first came USA 1948 durin WW II saw lot C-47s flying both before after D-Day airplane grace style character AMA display righ next Continental Airlines overheard might som empty seats DC-3 two flights planned Sunday morn ing So like kid came really early Sunday hung aroun waiting word As luck would have seat avai able took instant pilot great guy ably supported experienced co pilot two charming stewardesses senior stewardess ha stopped AMA booth earlier told brother ran hobb shop Carrollton Texas name Gordon Darnell shol known Mikes Hobby Hanger Donna Darnell phoned Gor don told him AMA show tickled because hE recognized name made feel good yoi dont shop Gordon word Hanger spelled way hE uses itto designate aircraft suspended ceiling Taking off DC-3 lovely experience airplane flies thi wing leaves ground gently roar two radial en gines cant tell airborne enthralled flighi after 30 minutes time get back earth man booti because shows starting time approaching would like thani Continued page 14 128 Model Aviation Captain Jim Minor flanked stewardesses Sheri Dickey R Donna DarneIl 1 pose beside 51-year-old DC-3 Donnas brother Gor don Darnell owns Mikes Hobby Hanger Carroliton Texas venerable restored DC-3 Continental Airlines before loading fc another flight over District Columbia Lovely Leah Williams dressed 1950s vIntage United Airlines uniform poses AMA booth 50th anniversary Washington National Airport AMA booth ssndwlched between Continental Airlines Wash ington Airports Authority booths 50th anniversary open house SYNOPSIS-EXECUTIVE rCOUNCILMEETING NOVEMBER 22 1991 9 Executive Council Meeting Synopsis Council brought order 950 am president chaired meeting meeting held July 21 1991 Muncie Indiana following members attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs Florida Executive Vice President Dave Brown Ha milton Ohio VP District Don Krafft Duxbury Massachusetts VP II John Byrne Bayside New York VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford Pennsyl vania VP IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville Virginia VP V Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama VP VI Jim Sears Burgin Kentucky VP VIII Gene Hempel Garland Texas VP IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Colorado VP X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael California VP Xl Ed McCollough Port land Oregon Lance Zellers NAA Approval Minutes minutes April 20 1991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved after disposing mo tion placed floor amend Presidents Report president stated motivated concern safety models overflying builidings people sanc tioned event asked AMA sanction particular event again held same site consensus Council agreed uphold Presidents decision present recommended decision referred Safety/Insurance Committee Com mittee advised deliberate What position AMA should take unsafe sites b Whether continue withhold sanction event ques tion requested again c Should safety code amended deal issue un safe sites attorneys present stated insurance coverage will apply event sanction has denied safety reasons noted IMAA withdrew request use AMAs prop erty Muncie Indiana its 1992 festival decided President would suggest IMAA officers contact Ex ecutive Director work out mutual agreement use prop erty preferably 1993 Additionally President referred committee task drawing up criteria use Muncie facility point meeting president ordered meeting executive session regular meeting reconvened 40 minutes later presentation new migrating-combustion-chamber en gine given flight demonstration made nearby flying field Executive Vice-Presidents Report recommendation AMA ap point new general counsel passed unanimously Council also acted recommendation Safety/Insurance Committees plan Waiver Liability statement signed joining AMA well entrants sanctioned events motion passed 10 three against 41011 noted will cash flow problem toward end year due large part particular accident case bank has already required million-dollar line credit million dollars AMA money has set aside Executive Director Comptroller will meet near future bank officers discuss AMA/bank relationship balloon payment Reston Headquarters building due July 1 1992 reported 40% Model Aviations advertising revenues overdue will aggressive efforts collect EVP further reported close-out patch program Califor nia has resolved lack understandable accounting District 10 vice-president said will accomplished next meet ing Report Executive Director deceased members names will purged computer files consensus agreed families deceased Life members will offered opportunity purchase vacant AMA number will given 90 days respond Also consensus Council approved alphanumeric num bers membership announced preliminary plans Muncie facility grand opening place grand opening will weekend June 13-14 1992 black-tie dinner $100 plate open flying dis plays Nominating Committee Report Minutes Nominating Committee accepted unanimously also agreed principle elected officer may write pay ModelAviation magazine dur ing time office bylaws committee would draft appropriate wording reflect standing rules motion passed 11 against 10 addition consensus dered future nominee must submit list credentials demonstrating necessary qualifications sitting board directors During report Property Development Committee ar chitect described progress date concerning development Muncie property building contract has signed con struction survey has completed building permit ex pected August 1 will immediately followed start construction job should completed approximately 122 days Council approved recommendation Scholarship Com mittee dispersal 1991 scholarship fund 10 two against 3 7 Actions two other recommendations Scholarship Com mittee deferred subsequent meeting Safety Committee Committee recommendation addition safety code passed 11 against 3 abstention 10 addition safety code effective January 1 1992 shall read addition general section item 8 follows case models using rocket motors primary means pro pulsion limited maximum weight 33 pounds series G motor second committee recommendation concerning AMA members operating cars boats accordance safety code na tionally recognized organization referred back committee noting safety columnist Model Aviation may able continue work consensus agreed continue such column under pen someone else full-time em ployee AMA During Marketing Report Council reviewed demographic sur vey mailed sampling membership During Nation als report noted Control Line RC Nationals total count 1004 event trouble-free happy well run Some minor operations problems referred Nationals management Discussion followed concerning selection site 1992 Nationals order preference established 1 Westover AFB Massachusetts June 2 return Lawrenceville 3 Tn-Cities Washington Headquarters will immediately aggres sively pursue Westover Headquarters request establish policy FAI stamps shall required entry AMAs FAI team selection programs approved motions following awards duly moved unan imously carried Distinguished Service Cole Palen Frank Macy Superior Service Frank Costello Bill Fuori next meeting AMA Executive Council November 9-10 Reston Virginia Finance Committee meeting will held October 12 Reston Virginia D November 1991 129 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 Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Vice PresidentDistrict 2 Joe Beshar Oradell New Jersey accepting nomination AMA VP District 2 re sort play words simply state elected will represent District 2 mutual benefit District AMA best ability refer profile follows 1940 Official Class Gas Free Flight world rec ord holder Past president North Jersey RC Club member ship increased 11 135 members Past president Society Antique Modelers SAM membership increased 275 1500 Past president Interstate Flying Club arranged flying Bear Mountain State Park New York AMA Contest Director CDed least two model meets per year Attended Paris meetings serving FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight Committee Directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 Directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program ben efit library Successfully negotiated Bergen County New Jersey authorities establish Bergen County Model Airdrome model airport accom modates 12 Northern New Jersey RC Clubs Conceived directing Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News Published number model articles model magazines Raised two modeling sons Present President Old Time Eagles MAC Re cently inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame Recipient AMA Distinguished Service Award Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Chairman Electric World Championships Team Selection Committee Contest Board member john Gngg Lockport New Yorlc John Grigg seeks vote candidate election office vicepresident District 2 will remember John vicepresident 1979-80 AMA president 1981-86 Now once again asks support come elected vicepresident John has active model aircraft builder flier over 47 years attending contests club meetings trade shows may better informed what membership wants importantly times what membership does NOT want background service AMA membership VP President provides him knowledge understanding Academy kind VP want need Johns employment background again points out management decision-making capability presently configuration manager aerospace firm has worked over 24 years past has design manager engineer designer consultant other en gineering firms Amateur Radio N2IJC en thusiast dabbling hobby enough stay active use six-meter RC frequencies greatest problem communication assumption have achieved statement principal reason should vote John pledges provide necessary com munication keep district membership formed planning activities Academy will provide monthly district news letter clubs including details actions taken Executive Council early information planned actions will affect activity much love dobuild fly model air craft John will accept responses monthly newsletters direction mem bership voting AMA Executive Council ac tions vote John Grigg will provide best voice AMA matters direct repre sentation possible AMA level George M Myers Hicksville New York asked volunteer friends believe will strive whatever best AMA first joined AMA 1942 have aero space engineer modeler life have dedicated much free time teaching people theory practice flying mod els have demonstrated concern facets hobby column Radio Technique 15-plus years am now re tired may have some basis lief time see AMA transition being club promote SCIENCE aer odynamics toward becoming professional organization promote SPORTS model aviation Although trained scientist aeronautical engineer see model tech nology has perfected almost can succeed first model change seems inevitable AMA now large enough move some its work responsibility larger Dis tricts plan work District 2 office credible interfaces state local gov ernments well modelers district assist obtaining holding fly ing sites generate district-level edu cational social flying activities via chartered clubs will lot work District 6 Vice President Howard Cnspin incumbent Charlottesville Virginia Howard Crispin candidate reelection office vicepresident District IV Howard asks vote order continue work pro grams beneficial future Ac ademy Howard has served District Acad emy number ways vicepresident District Some tasks have con troversial nature essential continued activity model aviation United States Two areas have special impact mem bership first effort reduce overall sound level models flight has entailed hundreds hours study research testing engines propellers exhaust silenc ers Great progress has made much still needs accomplished area Service Bylaws Committee Special Inter est Group Committee Ad Hoc Commit tee Membership has also seen reason progress bringing Academy mod ern position other activities have benefit Executive Council Academy especially members District IV Efforts have made promote phases model aviation through visits writeups magazine District IV newsletter classes aeromodeling activity important continued growth Academy both tech nical business practices Howard wishes con tinue dedication performance member Bradford Booth Graham North Carolina ac cept nomination Vice President Dis trict IV intention place stronger emphasis relaying specific wants needs average modeler AMA create direct communication tween local clubs AMA ideas opinions average modeler must absorbed passed along believe Dis trict VP can represent constituents pro posing constructive changes AMA would give control over decision-making back average modeler since membership paying bills background modeler began young boy bought all-wood kit five-inch wingspan 10 No Im 100 years old wonderful thing ever seen very thought little airplane flying made tingle hooked life Thats what its about enjoying sport can grow learn sharing fellowship knowledge link between average sport flier main office must become stronger voice modeler must heard Campaign Statement jim Sears incumbent Burgin Kentucky 1991 finished Ill have spent seven years working AMA vice-president Ive spent long hours writing letters talking going meetings club events etc Thanks having given op portunity feel honored have served VP behalf year must again gamble past accomplishments good enough allow stay another term What have done went bat others wanted away wideband radios voted drop insurance coverages Ive responded quickly communications traveled great deal visit can As sport flier myself Ive repre sented interests sport fliers Ive tried vote fairly issues before us tried frugal money Would like continue Working takes vote Please take time vote candidate running district Few Its way letting us know what want Dont pass up right make choice vote can make difference won 10 votes 1986 could have vote Regardless have mind next vice-president just hope vote 130 Model Aviation Vice PresidentDistrict 4 Vice PresidentDistrict 8 Gene Hempel incumbent Garland Texas name Gene Hempel need vote remain office AMA vice-president eighth district During last two years AMA has period flux Although RC frequency prob lems have resolved large extent other extremely important involvements must handled immediate future Insurance problems exist improperly han dled could shake very foundation Acad emy As member Insurance Committee have spent hours along other com mittee members studying insurance situation next few years will critical bringing insurance liabilities under control position Chairman Safety Committee places unique position being able coordinate two sensitive areas activity facing AMA today acquisition retention flying sites directly dependent upon handle safety insurance programs respect absolutely no substitute experience have experience AMA multi-million dollar publishing insurance company run its Executive Council made up District Vice Pres idents employment managerial po sition engineering business law Texas Instruments have able bring Coun cil years legal experience applies bus iness modeling have active modeler Free Flight Control Line RC models 30 years reasons have earned respect other vice-presidents hope members eighth district want AMA its members enjoy respect richly deserved will work toward end very best ability Please vote today Charles Stevens Pasadena Texas name Charles Stevens am 54 years old have modeling since age 10 have flown Free Flight Control Line Radio Control various times served US Air Force 1957 1960 role Airman Civil Service 1960 1965 got training present job heavy equipment mechanic since working maintaining fire equipment late 1950s able again take up flying modelsthis time radios married wife Marilyn 1962 have four grown children five grandchil dren As family have active Prop Nuts R/C Club since 1980 formed have served president seven 11 years try make district events possible cant make would like due time job restrictions As campaign promises dont believe believe membership AMA important part will make effort see membership district has fair representation decision-making meetings Thank opportunity run office will try best repre sent available you need believe can make AMA better pull same direc tion Vice PresidentDistrict 10 Vote Candidate choice Reginald R Keyawa incumbent Carmichael California January 1 1989 became elected official representing AMA Early term selected staff hard working associates dedicated ourselves unification District Ten buy ing building assisting clubs pro curement preservation flight sites unification efforts led us District Ten symbol rivaled no other district class style distinction Its great see travel throughout district sym bols hats jackets shirts have logged over 10000 miles have excess 100 club visits request have answered over 1000 letters double amount phone calls Work bet Tired little job finished verge some very important developments proposals such creation additional vice-presidential positions give bet ter service District Ten membership will asking AMA funds initiate first regional site District Ten Revit alizing idea financial assistance clubs development own flying fields just few unfinished tasks Yes ballots will coming out usual renewal package Take time re view statements make decision would like represent AMA rather AMA Give shot give vote small fa vor vote Edge Beverly Wisniewski Lake Havasu City Ari zona Academy Model Aeronautics two-prong organization membership service multi-million dollar business business must managed such way benefit service member ship Having run successful business gave knowledge Years gathering information sport fliers passing council mem bers resulted National Rally years working National Championships has given knowl edge experience working AMA local well national level pledge responsive areas modeling offer years experience knowledge Make choice vote Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote November 1991 131 PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 Facets AMA Academy works ways pro mote aeromodeling Most Im sure aware very good insurance program competition activities work govern mentai agencies such FCC FAA addition intent development Muncie facility become involved educational field plans include holding symposia various technical topics conducted concert flying activities activity may aware awarding scholar ships bright young modelers have excelled studies well being involved extracurricular activities program has existence some years has helped young people achieve educational goals year five stu dents awarded total $18000 money comes Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund contributions WEAK Signals Club Toledo Ohio out funds raised Toledo Trade Show year Toledo club contributed $2000 generous gesture invite other model organization inclined also contribute scholarship fund awarded 1991 scholarships Joel Grasmeyer Grand Rapids Michigan James Stewart Missoula Montana Raymond Jungmann Buckholts Texas Andrew Kenedy Florence Kentucky Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania Does scholarship fund really help aspiring students Let share little feedback last years award winners Todd Eigenschink Todd enrolled Rose-Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Indiana computer science young man has done well first year maintaining outstanding 3932 grade point av erage has completed 80 credits out required 198 needed bachelors degree intends overload 20 credits per quarter complete degree three years leaving fourth year employment start masters degree Hes also involved additional life-broadening activities Todd writes told guess survived first year pretty well Im very thank ful AMA scholarship received well giving opportunity enter RC modeling first place enjoy great deal Thanks Todd feedback Keep up good work trust have little time now fly planes Marketing Department PR has very active promoting hobby helping clubs acquire keep flying sitesour fundamental need report press exposure first six months year have reached 7-8 million readers newspapers mag azines journals based circulation media have full-time people Reston aggressively promoting aeromodelingtelling people quality activity deserves support Once public aware extensiveness hobby easier acquire support flying site acquisition etc Headquarters staff Reston Virginia provides services modelers large heart soul AMA aero modeling remains hundreds thousands volu nteers help make work include Council Contest Boards Contest Directors Coordinators club officials etc real work takes place local level interested modelers band together organize club establish flying site hold events kinds Probably hardest workers drive through coun tryside looking areas will make good flying sites knock doors talk property owners and/or twist arms local officials obtain flying field people unsung heroes de serve credit can give Headquarters staff helps information materials per sonal involvement local level real work accomplished local folks Lets give credit deserve letter Sonny Branch president Tallahassee Floridas Seminole R/C Club brought attention recently wrote trials tribulations acquiring developing present flying site over eight year period Sonny justifiably proud what have accomplished including long-term lease site growth membership accumulated funds treasury problems club experienced seem typical clubs usually small core group really gets job done Ive involved developing several sites never easy want acknowledge thanks hard- working club mem bers make possible us enjoy hobby-sport volunteer some capacity build up hobby must understand labors Headquarters staff Reston model fliers AMA exists promote hobby facilitate its development its membership provides resources manpower make aeromodeling what today So hard-working members should proud salute Thanks much helping make wonderful hobby what Muncie Development As know now first stages developing Muncie Indiana property Initially plan create general purpose flying site facility housing musuem activities associated events kinds Development pro ceeding basis need financial resources often asked question related future activities Muncie con cerns intent locate AMA Headquarters activities Coun cil has considering serious question some time since realize disruption costs such move However recog nize long-range benefits cohesive unit functioning lo cation possible long-term reduction operating costs unquestioned probability expansion potential manag ing events kinds much efficiently Accordingly deter mined necessary face question now order able create logical long-range plan July Council session Council unanimously passed following resolution intent AMA Council move AMAs Headquarters operation Muncie diana No deadline established move Various schedules discussed generally conceded required se rious study perperly consider financial logistics personnel matters intent resolution clarify long-range ob jectives nullify rumors setting stage orderly process 132 Model Aviation very nice site developed Seminole RIC Club Tallahassee Florida AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear YouI Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite blank screen blank mind deadline make Its sure hell way start column Oh well least can report bulldozers whatever equipment using first have started Muncie site little luck three four months now will have museum building roads multi-purpose flying site 91 Nationals now history Id have say pleasant recent history weather hot miserably sticky can expected midwestern summer site much improved over last year some CL events otherwise unchanged past So what made such pleasant Nationals Attitude major difference attitude officials local people above attitude contestants what can attribute totally clear concerted effort has made recently improve situation maybe its finally paying off once attitude AMA officials seemed looking excuses prevent someone flying now just opposite way allow someone fly within rules obviously officials seem try allow contestants fly attitude rubs off contestants become less likely abra sive something doesnt go exactly expect Another great innovation years Nationals instituted RC Pattern event contestant required work half day running scores scribing etc Surprisingly well ac cepted contestants resulted couple things would necessarily come immediately mind First obviously solved age-old problem getting enough help Beyond seemed create greater level camaraderie among contestants various classes guys higher classes helping run event naturally accessible give advice newer competitors newer fliers helping run events experienced fliers get up-close per sonal view top competitors learn top guys actually human Another area new appreciation workload seen between competitors judges After sitting hot sun trying concentrate scribing four five hours its lot easier appreciate judges see still working flying later contest Its also lot easier appreciate people power group work dawn dusk week doing thing putting up tents hauling trash fixing generators hauling water cutting grass etc smile faces know hadnt thought until just now am writing what fitting tribute old buddy Johnny Clemens have smiling faces Nationals people wearing patch saying ones Johnny Clemens dedicated Nationals him Johnny would have proud betting man Id have bet will back Law renceville 92 Nationals dont think will able get early enough commitment Air Force go back Westover Massachusetts Fortunately people involved real happy either site Earlier thought Corvallis Oregon would place go site just isnt up what need Nationals Perhaps will later host Team Selection Finals Na tional Rally mail box some interesting letters month Im sure take guy serious wanting aware product pulling leg about mis adventures full-scale Cessna last October either case its bad idea Its called Plane Retain secures model start Now dont think itll work Cessna could save embarrassing accident fly alone Another letter sent AMA member has three young sons registered AMA members two waiting wings has problem new dues structure will cost him $82 memberships 92 other two boys join will $110 Whats worse will now get four magazines six other two boys start will admit hadnt given type scenario thought restructured dues 92 Hmmm think has legitimate complaint cant make guarantees have already discussing options HQ staff Another letter came someone refused entry Wright Patterson AFB spite showing AMA card Judging dates letter circumstance described think misled thinking event going day visiting Air Force Museum catch glimpse some model flying going doesnt mean base open general public model flying club base made up people work base regularly fly weekends base open general public AMA members scheduled event going such contest sanctioned fly-in events scheduled gate guards instructed allow people coming events onto base varies what have to get onto base Sometimes have produce AMA card sometimes simply having model visible car will suffice sometimes have tell model flying gain entry above assumes can find gate open week ends Its off National Road no small trick itself Till Next Month Sound Cont pg 127 assembly quite simple using readily available copper brass materials elbows tubing come plumbing supply store K&S tubing brass sheet available model shops following assembly notes should have little difficulty dup licating unit 1 Cut Y4-in diameter hole can using hole saw 2 Cut flange off -in copper elbow Some elbows may made flange 3 Make muffler mounting brackets out K&S brass 4 Cut %-in diameter brass tubing suit model 5 Silver-solder parts hard silver solder 56% cadmium-free solder Bert says tried flexible coupler between exhaust portion muffler didnt hold up very well piece tubing tween two Ls welded place cut proper length seating Ls copper expands somewhat heat will seal quite well Bert says experiences no leakage around tube free-fitting tube also expedites engine removal have used vibration isolators engine installation will need mount muffler engine mount assembly firewall November 1991 133 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Next The next photo whet appetite knowledge picture something new aeromodeling Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine Next time around will complete description operation report engine D Muffler construction drawings pages 136 During its July22 meeting Executive Council directed two changes will affect AMA members first applications pro duced time forward will include waiver statement ad dition safety code compliance statement AMA members must sign waiver statement reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aeronautics Inc liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused neg ligence statement does diminish negate way insur ance provided AMA members What will however ensure realize dangers modeling spinning prop can cut finger agree sue AMA telling correctly time around model spin ning propeller can cut finger AMA membership quite valuable addition other services AMA provides also provides insurance its members fire/theftlvandalism medical coverage general liability last couple years has become quite apparent new trends emerging trends include suits brought against AMA its own members Times change courts change some changes made AMA will forced begin acting some courts feel should say would running around country policing local private flying sessions stripping AMA licenses pulling patches epaulets off club jackets reason able alternative accomplished through waiver statement whereby members record awareness safety hazards agree sue own organization second item change will visible AMA members will affect sanctioned events contest kit will include waiver claims release liabilities statement participants sign Contest Director witness statement will added flight safety declaration statement Radio Control scale model flight waiver statement currently used participants sanctioned events expanded version little comprehensive wording added application forms statement dicates participant aware modeling presents hazards relieves AMA AMA officials also relieves contest officials negligence suits statement partic ipants sanctioned events comprehensive rules guidelines participate corresponding larger liability sanctioning organizing directing cer tainly regret society has imposed force changes upon us matter self defense step taken would force death penalty AMA itself will grumble having sign name sanctioned event will happy hav ing renewal form returned lack signature mi nor troubles slightly irritating bigger issue feel decay some kind society Back said Pledge Allegiance school war necessary instill sense patriotism enjoyment hobby happy time pride accomplishment great value placed long hard effort days attempted start motor knew assuming risk todays age instant gratification buy-one get-one free wealthy-not-healthy suits seem mound up backs torneys accountants Academy founded such basic principles having fun sharing information banding together mutual strength enjoyment under siege Free Flight success 1991 Free Flight World Championships Yu goslavia AMA member Randy Archer outflew best world now stands World Champion FiC James Parker finished second place FlA Team USA second FlA 10th FiB sixth FiC Congratulations members FAI Free Flight Team managers supporters made trip Yu goslavia especially during time unrest Congratulations also teams great cheering section back USA Free Flight Team Selection Program very best program guys put tremen dous effort great thought program year held terrific finals Lost Hills resulted fine showing team United States World Champion Randy Archer Congrat ulations around job well done Intro-Pilots reminder Attention AMA chartered clubs des ignated intro-pilot 1991 December 31 1991 AMA com puters will erase intro-pilot designation intro-pilot status expires December 31 Clubs wishing designate intro-pilots 1992 encouraged earliest opportunity intropilot status may added AMA records year 1992 Plans now underway grand opening new Muncie fly ing facility grand opening weekend will June 13-14 1992a Saturday Sunday AMA members invited affair will no admission charge landing fee charges etc ginning contact members industry special interest groups others concerning grand opening weekend will formal dinner Saturday night June 13 $100 per ticket celebrate monumental event Monumental bet very first fly ing site national scope operated owned modelers Make plans attend now have produced two videos called AMA Today Volumes II presently working third edition video will available late October early November video will outline some museum items such engines models go over processing memberships will give insight AMA functions provide news national flying site safety information get copy please send $10 AMA tention AMA Today Volumes Ill Some news concerning AMA numbers Deceased life members will deleted record file AMA numbers assigned deceased life members will offered families family decides renew membership numbers will offered membership Remember life memberships still $1000 January 1 go $1500 Also AMA now gearing up offer alpha-numeric AMA license numbers Watch column infor mation concerning availability alphanumeric AMA numbers topical conversation items recently has future Nationals Will soon held solely Muncie Will broken up will next year year after AMA Executive Director can tell what tell him making effort get Nationals Westover Air Force Base June 1992 Nationals Westover would allow Nationals events same site Yes Soaring Helicopter Free Flight door Outdoor events field prospect might return Tn-Cities Washington state well return both Lawrenceville Tidewater Virginia too distant future After completion entire Muncie flying facility quite logical expect Nationals held well Beyond will held answer will come AMA members attending 1992 later Nationals will offered opportunity include preference se lection process Concerning National flying site Indiana has lot dialogue Special Interest Groups input design layout site has very helpful Input Free Flight community unique Pattern fliers speed fliers others have offered suggestions develop assigned areas Free Flighters however will address site lay out differently Free Flighters will say everyone else will say After site has used few times AMA will welcome sugges tions regarding location launch area chase lanes Spe cial Interest Groups will also asked input creation site-use criteria Headquarters looks forward hearing opinions AMA members organize regulate use facility Annual Meeting Annual AMA Membership meeting 1991 held conjunction AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last June 8 meeting opened 8 oclock Off icers Club Annex chaired Executive Vice-President Fol lowing introductions Executive Director reported Phase 1 Muncie project George Steiner gave report use 1991 radio equipment Chairman Sound Committee gave tech nical discussion model sound/noise meeting included op portunity questions answers lightly attended meeting required bylaws informative times quite lively Late news flash Word just looks like combined Nationals Westover AFB June 92 details next month LI 134 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 Connecticut Maine Masoadiusetta New Hampshire Rhode luJand / Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutiin 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 HOulton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Went Wanvick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 0800t Monadnock Balloon Aviation Festival event held June 1416 Dillant-Hopkins Airport Keene New Hampshire visited Ashuelot Valley Flyers June 9 1991 fliers prac ticing event very good afternoon weather beautiful people very friendly having enjoyable time doing what hobby about flying model aircraft have excellent report sent Benjamin Hartley de scribes event detail quite long will have covered two columns shows what can done promote model av iation Thank Ben taking time effort provide report pictures Food thought Has someone ever asked fly airplane have ever asked someone fly airplane What happens airplane damaged some reason Most time owner accepts reasonable manner However have heard seen cases owner becomes quite upset tends blame flier damage regardless cause So about fly someones airplane take time check aircraft completely hope owner will notice caution accept results readily damage occurs Videotape have new videotape AMA called Pilots Ground primarily about IMAA scale airplanes very well done shows some beautiful aircraft would like bor row tape let know worth watching Lyme Disease has mentioned several newsletters mag azines know two people have tested positive Dis trict very real possibility notice unexplained bites have rash see doctor Apparently longer disease goes unattended serious gets have some material could used newsletter want copy let know Ashuelot Valley Flyers Balloon Aviation Festival 1991 June 14-16 1991Keene New Hampshire Well sir weather didnt exactly cooperate Ashuelot Val ley Flyers AVF participation 1991 Balloon Aviation Festival Keene New Hampshire Dillant-Hopkins Airport must counted successful invitation MPA Monadnock Pilots Association group General Aviation pilots Monadnock region AVF admin istered judged model-building contest conducted miniature aircraft display scheduled two days demonstration RC flying Contest entries accepted Friday June 14 demonstra tion flight days contest displays scheduled Saturday Sunday June 15-16 model contest attracted 27 entries decided early miniature aircraft some sort could entered Mo nadnock Pilots Association provided ribbons trophy plaques prizes old standby color-coding blue red yellow rib bons awarded first second third place winners four divisions white green ribbons presented other participants everybody got award some sort efforts Best Show First place winner division also awarded plaque airplane ride classic Aeronca Champ owned Don Champagne president MPA First place fin ishers follow Kit-built division went Neil Starrs gorgeous Proctor Nieuport also took Best-of-Show Radio Control divi sion Al Wards 1A-scale Fly-Baby bipe Bruce Thompsons unbe lievable Monokote covering job scratch-built division Eliot Kimbles quietly elegant Winnie Mae plastic display division Lisetta Silvestris neatly-done JN-4 Jenny Lisetta 10 years old says Jun iors arent interested model aviation D Continued Next Month November 1991 135 New Yod New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT iiohnAMA JByrne1711 Istrict II Vice-President9W 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Lx. Hyde Park NY 12838 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe Piscalaway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Jxxchkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lox SexIer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts speech delivered some years ago Will Rogers aviation booster world-class philosopher globallyacclaimed dispenser wisdom truth asserted hear never met man didnt like cant concur univer sality Wills life-long assessment find upon reflection can subscribe convictions would apply exclu sively aeromodelers Hence can truly profess have never met aeromodeler didnt like assessment would admit strong conviction such optimistic attitude toward fellow-modelers shall continue regard indefinitely sort hallmark Though frequently take sharp issue expressed implied views aeronautical acquain tances upon variety topics certainly does sense amount disparagement display contempt views fellow-modelers may coincide given sit uation As someone has sagely proclaimed may agree what say shall defend death right say Special note Well may go far believe greatest virtue aeromodelers group species will inherent respect another though fact may always show during fairly heated exchange views Basically aeromodelers mutually respectful another am duly proud counted commendable breed Nuff said lest appear have lost candor cost sentimentality Dick Radcliffes dog story Dick vice-president West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 located District 2 impressed newsletter account concerning amusing experience stray pup recently graced clubs flying-site invitation much less expectation lone friendly beagle-hound became quite attached Dick vice-versa extent Dick favored pup most-welcome drink water followed much tail wag ging sated beast So far good right Wrong Whilst cranking engine flight Dick noted amazement newly-acquired canine admirer raised leg across top field-case threatening stance know what sud den threat may well imagine produced immediate instinc tive protective action can imagine instinctively altered attitude toward mans best friend jericho Radio Control Flyers Inc AMA 1156 Bob Schoppe editor Logbook captioned clubs newsletter also aeromodeler experience common sense current issue clubs newsletter Bob has say about buddy-boxes understanding manufacturers have provisions such device older models io frequency mode must same ie AM FM older ones five-pin DIN plug newer ones may use same cable whether AM FM Now other important things need know 1 The transmitter being used slave buddy box does have same frequency master original trans mitter 2 The slave transmitter does have have antenna connected 3 The slave transmitter should have power turned 4 The slave transmitter required display its frequency instructor should check carefully before starting engine controls set same trim direction done properly ramifications obvious simplest terms buddy cable trainer switch does shift controls buddy box make master think using original pots instructor feels necessary releasing switch returns con trol master transmitter potential mishap may averted think current high usage buddy-boxes would bE prudent explain just what happens necessar use agree whole-heartedly have Spectacle Spectacular Assuming need eye-glasses may bE interested following story jubilation published Jack Saw yer editor Prop Wash newsletter club Cape May Count WASP ie Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilot Jacks words Well AMA has just paid back several years mem bership Today saved over $150 newest pair glasses thankt good ol AMA resulting mailing sent out severa months ago enrolled AMA members Vision Eye Plan . savings $150 can buy pretty nifty engine radio l known brands opticians included AMA extra Take ad vantage it could save big bucks extend collective thanks Jack kind endorsemen expressed appreciation Bill Boss AMA 19701 feeling considerable loss grea reluctance acknowledge accept resignation Bill Bos District 2 Contest Board member Control Line Scale Actu ally has served AMA various capacities past 34 years Fo example has served District 2 VP 1968 through 1972 AVP 1972 through 1978 Since 1978 Bill has served wiff merit Control Line Scale Contest Board Member have ap pointed Bills successor capacity Mr Joe Ortiz founder anc president Flushing Control Line Association AMA 2115 whosi address 33-52 85th Street Apt 201 jackson Heights NY 11372 phone 718/426-8377 took shot Bill some trophies E Plate Quadra motor UW F 7-4-pr ZAzrf 34 rr 4 136 Model Aviation Gear up Secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asaociate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodwere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearheld PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Mauwee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalern PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequcecy Coordinator John CollIe 1012 Wyowing Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years weather provided longest flying seasons mory Hopefully enjoyed yourselves benefits summers great weather flying site built members Butler Aircraft Modelers Butler Penn sylvania past two years club has working very hard latest development being 20 x 32 picnic shelter following picture highlights 26 members BAMs annual Memorial Day Breakfast August issue Model Aviation request made mate rials would appreciate seeing column Jim Wilson Dayton Ohio Wingmasters offered following unique fitting article Did know saw bumper sticker Toledo Expo said wife told go flying again shes going leave God Im going miss meant humorous Im sure us have special lady life have probably heard something quite similar time another know what Im talking about old love airplanes love line say Thats ridiculous honey screen door closes behind house usually what happens ACT 1 begin load car up plane parts field boxes sud denly wife realizes whats happening wife know mother coming over soon dont Me Yes dear wife loading car Me Because weathers perfect dont have anything else wife What about caulking shower stall Me Ill later get home wife No wont youll forget about Me Ill get later okay wife Well what about baby Are going pay attention son Me I took him park yesterday wife dont care about us never spend time love airplanes love us Me Fine Im going Are satisfied now ACT 2 flop down chair start sulk feverishly flipping through TV channels hoping find rerun Wings Star Trek No such luck get up go down basement clean up workshop As Im putting away some tools hear mother-in-laws foot-stomps up stairs hear muffled voices jabbering back forth ears burning know theyre talking about hear wifes footsteps stop basement door door opens wife Honey wheres check book Mom taking baby mall So can go flying now want Me Its bedroom nightstand thought wanted spend some time together wife Dont ridiculous Theres sale baby shoes ladies pur ses Ill see later ACT 3 After leaves begin gather up rest things go flying car finally loaded just turn key first drops rain begin hit windshield Back house looking rerun Wings Star Trek something End Jims little play recognizes scenario very familiar great deal homes owe great deal respect gratitude spouses special thanks following pictures express enjoyment several District Ill mod elers November 1991 137 Martin Hauser enjoyed meet Jerry Feck Ray DeFrahe Shelby OhioFrick Frack BAM Memonal Day Breakfast Peter Cooke float flies Bill Kunert ran model registra new North Startion Shelby Rn Inhnonn hia Rnannar RipE flrnmnr roC.rna fran reps John Robertson hangs Fathers Cub Thanks AVP Dave Ellis Joe Vislay supplying photos Involvement various governmental agencies has proven very valuable States within district have developed Adopt-A-Highway program club willing little work some very positive pub licity adopt section highway Delaware Disinot Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia REPORT DISTRICT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21 1 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1346 Cumberlund Dr Harriuonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Pernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobacci 6406 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 Meetings according latest listing 158 Chartered Clubs District IV district largest long shot some differences between largest district tend much spread out Very large metropolitan areas contain large numbers clubs no areas comparable size district fact creates somewhat problem terms getting around visit people might alternative have tried get different types functions possible during year has worked out well enough keep informed what going general terms does answer prob lem contact individuals District meetings held past really economically practical have watched results such meetings other districts well have membership numbers thousands can get between 50-100 people show up meeting getting much value event something better Some discussion has taken place concerning holding re gional meeting western part North Carolina develops fall could have much better situation meeting could held time convenient majority members Distances traveled individuals would minimal Discussions could relate needs particular area district entity Several meetings would increase potential improved attendance point meetings would become very practical would welcome group clubs tak ing action organize such events Give call 804 296-2662 drop note can come up something practical Incidentally need list contest mailings other non profit use let know District list divided state listings can ask just what need looking listing business purposes please contact AMA Headquarters Waiver Liability statement time read will have seen statement ModelAviation probably have received membership renewal form relating requirement sign Waiver Liability would like make statement own regard have consistently written comments concerning votes etc Ex ecutive Council meetings have done because think such comments should source prevent inconsistencies matter dealing above statement feel calls explanation voted against Waiver Liability Statement vicepresidents Districts 10 11 also voted against require ment will make sign statement before can renew mem bership problem item presented meeting concerned information Unfortunately good chance statement signature might essential problem asked vote topic title Waiver Liability statement being presented lawyers yet presented copy Waiver further insinuated would pos sible us comprehend subject event am going vote anything fully covered meeting have enough problems being misled sub jects going off half-cocked no explanation problem need sign Waiver renewal form send hope will statement ModelAviation fully explains just what Waiver provides Needless say question large lawsuits insur ance still need halt insurance major driving force Academy other things should involved yet entirely too much time energy cost goes aspect organization Insurance has minds reason membership quite some years al ways should work return time deeply involved Indoor Free Flight Indoor Free Flight event flown actively thi Goddard Space Flight Center boosters activity Tom Vallee member Goddard Space Flight Center Model Club Tom talked some members Japanese Indoor Team World Championships last year about possibility holdin1 Postal Contest FAI Stick FiD resulted Postal Contes Mini-Stick between Japan England United States suc cess event led Japan vs United States FiD event Thi USA team flew three rounds day June 23 29 NASA Auditorium Japanese team flew six rounds Nationa Memorial Youth Center Tokyo July 15 results order Tom Vallee Hideya Enomoto Daniel Belieff Philip Kleinert Hidehart Odagiri Shigeyoshi Nonaka Tom says thinks USA Team got bit lucky since thE Japanese site turned out less ideal certainly tC take away outstanding effort three fliers Unitec States contest will held again next year will considerec major contest Japan good possibility team fron West Coast will enter planning Bob Randolph progresses planned fliers interest Indoor competition should con tact Tom 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying sites Progress has made acquisition couple o sites District problems several programs foi getting new sites situation especially club has lost sitE alternative potentially deadly club few instan ces flying rights have granted nearby clubs majol problem clubs already operating capacity terms o possible air time Rules such limiting number planes tht air time also create difficulty local support suppor can vital another club would ask provide wher ever possible nearby clubs have problem members thai invited use another clubs field need exercise utmosi courtesy observe other clubs rules letter Any abuset will create serious consequences others Please take advantage services materials available fron AMA Headquarters involved field search Acad emy has accumulated much reference material support hat access documentation can become part package yo put together working individuals authorities yourt should use itlE Muffler ST3000 using Campbells soup can r r~iIr EN 6 -- LJ BAE AIL#S4 $7 OOC 3 coPEtL 00 ffAODI uIOT OL OCR p4a 70 Cca3oK5 31 cP6i TuBE 70 uV7ENc/. 4M0ri i"Cl 7 FLANGe 7k1E 957OFF C0P6RL MOOEi./ MOO/I vw SDAcke r Io Cl IC#DEL 5oU cA 3/ycop j woo $A55 k-5 TUBe CuT Levr-ii 702u7 MuDy Alto A/ISLe CAN C va*eo 138 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Penoacois FL 32514 Linde Cooley 10112 yew St Giboonoilie FL 33534 Gostano Olan 0-12 Frailas Gosynabo PR 00657 Jeorno M 1000 Edwards 600 Mimoos New Albany MS 36652 Karl Hansel RN 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Frequency Coordinator 50mm Fieldo P0 Boo 1063 Stricidand Rd. Intedacben FL 32046 Pbone 604 664-2517 Riobard Jackson 2116 Thomlee Or. N Charieslon SC 26405 Joan Martin 2160 Tiaelaii Ave. Miami FL 33133 0106 Patton 76S Bailey Brook Circle Birmioghaw AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Or. Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Riwert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycanrore Manchester TN 37355 Gossip first . Julie Woods important RC Pattern Judge Mississippi has ordered tell husband Hervey has recovered 1984 illness back flying toy airplane again RC Pattern Bill Beaty prestigious Director Mem phis confides So far have promoted $8000 contributions restore WW Iis famous B-17 Memphis Belle year new location again Oc tober 12-13 Come see yourself Bill proud Mem phis Belle flyable again will have post armed guard 24 hour day see someone doesnt leap fly Bir mingham Alabama middle night great airplanes war Red Scholefield Gainesville Florida wants know Jim Whitley former fa mous flier Red dont know Maybe somebody else reading will know Ken Kortness important City Manager Kingstree South Carolina starting club three different groups Free Flight Con trol Line RC Ken wants three AMA rule books faction Ken ran out rule books just got another boxful yesterday theyre going out Im dozen behind Ken flies Kingstree air port City Manager members lucky have Ken Ill bet doesnt have speck trouble out anybody club think about minute Last week drove south Alabama cover big event CD Bill Bell Contest Manager Harry Wicksell staged King Peanut Scalemasters Regional Qualifier #1 Dothan Al abama showed up Everybody good time Bill Bell said Wheelless Airport might closed next year hell have new spot happens snap Mel Whitley Frank Thomas front Mels magnificent British Hawker Sea Fury 26 pounds OS Twin four-stroke really nice model Mel came up Florida Frank came down Nashville attend Dothan affair Jim Wilkinson Panama City showed up Bills Dothan King Peanut affair started feature picture waitI have much better picture him snapped Clanton Alabama bust month earlier below switched pictures because camera took Dothan filter prob lems gentleman behind Jim helper Monty Beville Stuka very nice air plane Earlier year Jim took first Mobile Alabama contest Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society sent picture Mike Kelly John Hayes launching Radio Controlled Soarer present May18 contest camera busted Dwight Goodman president ot Mur freesboro Tennessee Modelers has asked mention Rutherford County Board Education Laverne High School principal Carl Buckner assistant principal Jan Stauffer maintenance supervisor Les Wilson helped provide high school space Dwights annual swap meet Dwight promises pictures next year Warren Heinfeld Fruitland Park Florida has come up nice new way control fliers fun-fly contest shown low board says Erwin made help Erwins wife board shows green until flier removes card board shows red place fliers AMA card slot believe Erwins last name Gajinton can read Warrens letter cor rectly very nice control board Thanks Er win Warren County Commissioners Bradenton Florida arranged use county property club flying field Yearly payments$10 So whats next club has annual Man atee County Appreciation Day club thanking county officials annually consideration Myself Ive AMAs board directors 18 past 20 years Ive never seen before Dan says lots credit goes Dick Coles pix Shown l-r Rick Mixon MCRC president Jim Staples land acquisition Joe Miller Parks Recreation Lori Ann Harris Man atee County Commissioner Dick Coles Contest Director Kent Chetlain County Commis sioner CD Dick has just handed Commissioners nice appreciation plaque Club president Rick has mike hand left Any District V members reading Ill make deal promote similar scene showing appreciation landlord Ill run flap right full blown first line think Shakespeare said human virtues gratitude least Looks like good way hold flying field What think November 1991 139 -lere important picture important message club America scratching boonies place fly Any club looking flying field looking some blessed way somehow hold read Editor Dan Hunt MCRC clubs Sport Flyer explains Shown above picture overaii scene Dothan Lots Giant Scale modelers Illinois / Indiana Kentucky Missoun DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard RI 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higgionville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2461 Work 616 64-7121 Fax 616 564-7766 Cal BOel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1606 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 2 hasnt happened District 6 members will getting bal lots near future Please vote Youll notice Im running un opposed please vote anyway other districts election year please place vote wisely some very good candidates running against incumbents Some times its good have change clubs district have used districts scanner least once Paul says heavy schedule scanner summer months help out purchased new scanner district hope helps July started off having stay home first weekend could annual inspection Cheetah glad see pass flying colors Alas also meant stay home instead getting out see some second third weekends found sunny Lawrencevilie Illinois Nationals year decided spend time Nationals instead trying jump back forth home So Nationals six days comment got several times last year was missed you missed Nationals year didnt look hard enough Sorry missed Gene Nevin thing came out Nationals really struck home Soaring site test made narrow-band systems fleet 46 Sailplanes different channels lined up turned radios control models fact heard 24 counted thermal hope nobody blinked guess new frequency plan narrow-band equipment works special thanks goes out towns Lawrenceville Yin cennes locals extremely nice us week heard very nice comments local populace thatmade very proud have Alas left lot newly found friends also want send out hearty thanks Tn-County fellas too manned raffle table week build funds scholarship fund Others club busily worked away various events Should visit people again future certainly hope As Nationals came close off Council meeting sunny Muncie looking forward seeing some dirt being pushed around site Wrong paperwork problem delayed work month time read first phase construction should well its way thing came out Council meeting AMA HQ moving Muncie Id guessing told things have happen before happens First will study develop plan associated costs last weekend July found New Castle Indiana door activities Indianapolis FF Foundation support Henry County Convention Visitors Bureau did first Raintree County Free Flight Festival Although turnout less Terry Hreno CD wanted nice time locals watch too hope Sunday better IFFF has some pretty neat plans future years would like make event part larger plan thatll involve teachers around state education program youngsters though its heavy project take think may have good go wish best Indoor meet pleasure presenting Roger Wathen Superior Service Award Ive watched Roger sev eral years worked youngsters Several times saw him sac rifice own flying time contests Juniors could fly instead seems doing what wonder thanks go out Roger After left Indoor meet went north side town visil Henry CO Wright Flyers RC Club fellas have prett nice layout have lots mowed grass open flying area O course block building turning club house helps too Alas stay too short head homc since pretty late day know now ma just drop time since i head up way AMA business often Now lets catch up some photos Unfortunately format use now means photos eat up lot column will able te show photo good about 13 lines print Now its 18 lines equivalent about 27 lines old format Ive got cut back Im going say anything Hmmm Maybe need photos first Jerry Worden club trying out new class 01 Racing using 4-Star Forty hope doesnt turn out like other entry-level Racing event know has have Nelson fl So much entry level Meet Charlie Cappis Gene Wicks Rick Tacket Jim Koch Jerry Worden Gene Barker showing rac ing toys Heres photo couple models owned Lynn Vandemark think felt better see modeis column having put works both de Bolt de signs Champ Cub Cub revamped model built 50s Both just about work out fine models schoolyard fly ing Three channels very simple operation Neat Well thats about photo session See what mean ate up lot space two worth dont think Id like show just dont have space enough Ive got lot backlog too Dang Enough now. 140 Model Aviation Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin DISTRICT REPORT V I Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinetor/AVP Joseph M MasS 5364 English Dr Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2626 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 Jean Lasik 305 PaSi Place Holland Ml 46423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy SaSerlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 46054 Pete Waters has abdominal surgery Pete will recovering next few months Joe Hass will handling district report un til Pete returns best wishes go Pete family speedy recovery last time writings report challenged carry picture bird show around hope youve showed person recently bring up because infectious Two days ago police car parked front house evening car long enough curiosity take hold completing accident report went out talk officer thing led another brought out X-Cell 60 Right away knew someone station interested See works folks Speaking chopper think Ive kept everyone parts chain business day before Michigan Whirlybirds Fun-Fly put upside-down Sorry missed great event got back together thanks Ed Horgas side frames needed time attend ORCHA Fun-Fly next weekend whale good time pun intended ORCHA stands Oak land Radio Control Helicopter Association thanks Jim McCuen Shaun Ettinger excellent day Numerous beginners helped $5 landing fee walked away $30 worth prizes Great job guys always amazing what groups individuals can Livonia Ribcrackers again put swap-shop air show local residents Undaunted rainy weather Saturday beautiful Sunday show went Mr Electric Keith Shaw putting excellent flight demos answering questions Keith spent least two hours discussing things Electric drawing discharge curves schematics such rain-soaked car windows Again great time special events put human dynamos upcoming write Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly gan idea Darrel Watts Darrel started simple two-day fun-float-fly last year Learning event organized another past spring great Darrel has now put together bash September 14-15 includes free fuel reception head quarters hotel Saturday evening hotel across street largest shopping mall state non-fliers few miles flying site Paula staying hotel though live nearby snows weekend well have good time Another great fall swap-shop put Indian City RC year will held October 20 has moved larger quar ters Ramada Southgate Michigan tables fill up quickly Its always good see old friends As fall approaches clubs resume normal indoor meet ing thought club functions meetings run come mind Ed Saumier Skymasters introduced operation plan elected president have seen before club operates core officers run dayto-day activities separate operation meetings Club members welcome attend meetings neat part about regular membership meetings almost 100% airplanes Numerous guest speakers have introduced new ideas products meeting spent discussing care feeding use transmitters What lively educational dis cussion Almost two hours spent beginners experts learning other meeting includes raffle show-and-tell two meetings month never enough time too topics Unconfirmed rumors indicate officers have fun operation meetings too Speaking topics local Amateur Radio group also looking support its activity least area members will ing come meeting talk about new code-less licen ses now available modeling use group will teach necessary course provide examiner Next month Ill try have little other parts district Good flyingE PR Cant pg 128 Continental Airlines Historical Society fine nostalgic exper ience am sure glad came party point story apart telling Headquarters staff usually well occupied getting model aviation story out give example club involved local aviation peo ple local leaders other fields local administration perhaps can find opportunities like just AMA HQ people can push image model aircraft model avi ation higher level club member can same really takes some involvement some willingness some work AMA district vice-president has booth can borrow just ask get free handouts brochures etc have call write AMA Reston well ship some first-class stuff free charge like some other clubs make up own handout advertise club needs skills Public relations image enhancing something can should safe flying club does needs get message out club runs good mall show does clubs have adopted schools doing doing well member puts his/her best foot forward community helping cause model aviation need time really isnt work fun something positive nice letter home Amelia Earhart Brad Greenwood Atchison Kansas sent us thank-you sending materials him help class youngsters Atchison Junior High School Bob did show-and-tell session 150 sixth graders 25 time talk about model aircraft model aviation fun skills provides photo shows couple kids sign back pickup Thanks too Brad Fayette Flyers Fayette Georgia have just completed sec ond year working Peachtree City Elementary School AdoptA-School effort has well received faculty advisors Delta Dart building classes rubber-powered models flown gym nasium hot air balloons also used active flight exercises As homework assignment participants given job build ing protective housing shield egg breakage six-foot fall Another assignment build airplane grab bag items found around average house fall 1991 saw start third season Fayette Flyers working lucky young people photos show some club members involved Good luck continued success Thanks RD Andy Anderson Public Relations Sec retary club providing information next month Muffler design using Iawnmower muffler .-,rr4r * r.d OwJ* Ad CdAr5e-O unV AR Qu#onE AA/ sa QUA V** flat - COMfl7d es mber 1991 141 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanlield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Aharea Imiajans New Mejdco Odahoma Texas Iflhfl DISTR ICT REPORT VIII Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N YaJe Dr Gatland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Greaens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Roage LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrena 14624 Bear Creek Pass Auntin TX 78737 LDistriCt IX IMAA Rally Giants held Irving TeXas hosted Irving R/C Flyers Association didnt make missed good time lots beautiful models Contest Directors event Tommy Meyer Dennis Cassatt gentleman did out standing job behalf participants entered could enjoy flying model airplanes what its about following photos few models entered IMAA Rally Lee Moore San Antonio Texas Hall Springfield Bulldog Beautiful modell close up Forest Edwards en gine mounted John OBriens Russian P0-2 model Don Bell Fort Worth T Birds showing off Kermit Frog model Mr Froggie Gene Hempel District 8 vice-president visiting members IMAA Rally Giants held Irving Texas John OBrien Kingaland ended Friday Good food great band enjoy Texas immaculate Rus- evening sian Poiikarpov P0-2 engine machined built Forest Edwards California Please forget vote upcoming election District 8 vicepresident need support 142 Model Aviation unaries orevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Marrymen Green Norman 01 73072 Grant Wilson Tulsa Oklahoma B-36 built Control Line model kit converted RC George Barnes Rosenourg exas win nis ver saw beautiful modeis Georges model flew very well ladles responsible processing paper work insure modeiers great time L-R Pam Carson Jackie Witt Becky Speck Gali Longeil JoAnn Meyer Congratulations ladiesl beautiful DC-3s belong Tom Hoimaley McAllen Texas TTA markings American Airlines model beiongs Guy Lowe New Orleans Louisiana Navy DC-3 belongs Larry Steptoe Zachary Louisiana Olen Rutherford New Blame Arkansas showing off 1-1901E Bird Dog interior cabin model work love scale realism Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT is McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 Corn puServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3268 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carnngton ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rickeita 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 District Doins. AVP Tom Boyd Nebraska continues September column Nebraska club information Grand Island Modelers last fall accomplished task get ting new field city water department land Beautiful grassland shaded parking activities area completed full club control City Council support help Excellent PR work paid off group Grand island flying site before improvements about picture after Improvements guys Wed like see city ended up partnership 70-some Hastings Skylarks flying high year after ded icating renovated paved flying field last fall signing 15year lease used lot special PR sold advertising sup port effort Hastings Skylarks paved site dedication day Advertising support signs Good idea guyslooks like might able expand year year sponsorship Colorado. regret Don Atwood AVP Denver area has formed us move out District Business opportunities availed themselves Don has moved California son will missed local contests wish best new location Dennis Patterick president Sunnyside Aviation Glenwood Springs Colorado shares club has experienced another suc cessful mall show fun-fly though poor weather kept crowd smaller last year Roger Shook instructing Maft Jaeger Roger valuable asset club spends time instructing new filers time own flying club needs Roger because what its about get ting new members air proper instruction cameraman local TV filming background Charles Abbate Pueblo Colorado sends following picture report Sky Corral R/C Club recently held its annual mall show Pueb lo Mall complete types models club posters listing var ious activities held last three years become involved club modeling activities AMA brochures available handouts well club mem bership flying field meeting times information Video tapes area fun-fly activities Tournament Champions Striking Back Lake Havasu shown throughout day E Sky Corral RIC Club great time sharing hobby/sport public November 1991 143 Part mail show display Marathon column begins District Two candidates VP Joe Beshar John Grigg George M Meyers District Four candidates Howard Crispin Brad Booth District Six Jim Sears District Eight Gene Hempel Charles Stevens District Ten Regg Keyawa Bev Wisniewski Good luck rounded corner pulled Mid-America International Airport Lawrenceville Illinois could see Na tionals have stayed two years exception 950 heat 95% hu midity Just know Vincennes diana Lawrenceville about 10 miles away Illinois airport Nationals about middle both Lawrenceville side airport huge accommodates prac tically events event held away airport Sailplane competition held Lincoln High School Vin cennes course Free Flight guys Nationals another date report coming Sailplane compe tition previous day said over 30 planes air timea lot same thermal expanded fre quency program seems doing its job Pictured below Senior contestant Chip Mas chal first place Two Meter second place Standard Class Open contestant Jerry Arana third F3B fifth Standard Class Jun ior contestant Scotty Peterson fifth TwoMeter fifth Standard Class various forms competition have witnessed quizzed Sailing seems purest objective event Land right string seven minutes impressed have always loved quietness Sailing Pic tured below another District Ten contingent Roger Chastain Don Vickers Blayne Chas tam couldnt find note made faring know Blayne some firsts seconds lengthy conversation Roger opened eyes intricate construction precision beauties Good job Sailplane guys Mid-America International Airport like three-ring circus loved Helicop ters end Pylon going crazy another five Control Line events going once two sets Pattern going runway center Control Line really got attention CL Combat CL Carrier CL Speed Man what excitement Nationals great Lets take break check Darwin Barrie reading flying season winding down US Ari zona beginning bring goodies back out fly summer building projects Thats right summer building projects can now fly Sailplanes again thermals have mellowed down point wings dont get ripped off have invisible tornadoes everybody else calls thermals Powered aircraft dont have fight density altitude much just comfortable out field hope everybody reads interest AMA News section Model Aviation Im sure have opinion comment Dont keep yourself Write letter importantly send Send copy VP Headquarters Also read what District Column way com municate nearly 30000 members District VP cannot send mailing per year membership budget structure way Something wrong folks State thoughts Again offer goes out winter visitors will visiting Phoe nix metro area state matter Drop line Ill send list clubs flying sites area now deal didnt sound like much planned sudden turns out absolutely out rageous Just such deal put lone RC Flyers Fly AT Barbecue Dot made way lone field chest full Coke salad members brought plate something Wally McCallister charming wife Jer maine brought burgers hot dogs Cokes buns lot Standing middle dishin out Jermaine McCallister As werent enough bring food Wally also supplies entertainment Well almost entertain ment After sun goes down Wally lights up night time Old-Timer Im sure kit its covered transparent MonoKote lights up like kite sunlight said al entertainment Pictured below Joe Marine Joe also built light-up Old-Timer Joe Marine President lone RCers pos ing good 100km Cap 21 Both guys put up magic behold lit up sky like space ship carrying ET few cars sauntered nearby road can imagine looking out window UFO flying formation car Gads Bulletin Fred Brigeman Knights Round Circle annual Control Line auction will held Tuesday November 12 1991 club meets rear Ana heim Public Library Euclid Avenue 14 mile south Ball Road Anaheim interested modelers invited bring unwanted items Control Line preferred auctioned off portion proceeds items sold goes club treasury excellent chance RC people get rid old CL stuff thats lying around gathering dust information contact KOTRC vicepresident Fred Brigeman 714 667-7178 after 700 pm Heres thats back burner too long leader another great club Denny Baker Bayside RC Club Denny Baker yours truly exchanging patches Denny Baker charming wife too long Barbara got together fan fly Woodland Davis Aeromodlers field handing out District stuff introduced liquid refreshment called Home Run Youre Out Bags Are Loaded some baseball name have since become best friends Denny vited down Bayside meeting glad attend guys great est Denny havent forgotten tape See ya Crows Landing Visits clubs and/or events pleasure ya got coming up give call Its vote time again system good people support Get volved vote Leading Edge Regg 144 Model Aviation X AAizofla California Hawaii / Navada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Homa 1916 961-6637 Corn~Na addrass EMAIL 7624747 inIp mascnai erry Arana ana cotty Peter son showing off wings Lincoln High School Vincennes indiana Waily McCallister burger-meister lone Flyers Check out fun-loving people gath ered feedin table sound chow bell mioger nasiuun von vicers ana Blayne unas tam displaying winners Jermaine sewing up outstanding platter Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ave NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 Vancouver WA 98684 Turn CashmanTorn McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al CulverDave Mallens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83876 Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 15th Ax 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator L atson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Some District Officer news Tom Cashman has contact Free Flight Community district has resigned AVP Hes help needed him its hard see him go Nationals will Corvallis egon couldnt Configure field could run safe Nationals sev eral problems number problem would have have full-scale aircraft flying over contest areas Possibly could shut down entire airport might work remains seen ever lost another Northwest Na tionals have some encouraging words about another site Stay tuned point looks like best guess Nationals will Chicopee Massachu setts late June hope weve try ing get back some time Dave Cobb wrote OMAS marked its 10th year club summer Hope 10th two-day Fest success have best sites around run super fly-in sizes aircraft have thoughts about col umn format Perhaps will use new mat folk ModelAviation will give parameters like idea larger picture format seem lose much smaller format Well see Chuck Bessett following say about some Narrows R/C club doings Hes president newsletter editor July 6-7 Narrows R/C Team AMA show team put air show Tacoma Nar rows Industrial Airport past guys have showed up werent allowed fly year small aircraft flying time full-size ones flew two hours day least two aircraft sky times front row seats full-scale stuff people like Bob Hoover Tex John son doing stuff counted 24 Sailplanes air time over Vincennes Indiana summer Soarers also put some 40-plus Sailplanes out field turned radios once see what would happen Nothing moved no glitches also counted District Xl pilot amongst Soarers Out clear blue sky Tom Brightbill showed up after hed told couldnt make Uh huh did find best restaurant around spite directions Oh well NWSS Tournament will Van couver British Columbia year will over time read teresting read Gary Brokaw joke about whether hed need passport compete can fit own joke Stuntathon 91 took place June 22-23 Space Center Kent Bob Emmett CD well-run meet Saturday time Old-Time Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Pre cision Aerobatics Sunday two World Championship team members among contestants Paul Walker US Alan Resinger Canada Both freely shared fly ing experiences knowledge both ginner advanced fliers helps lot trying learn ropes note Don McClave won both Old-Time Nostalgia Stunt spent Sunday judg ing Bob Parker Bob Emmett could compete Expert class next weekend Bladder-Grabber 91 best Combat best prizes around 49 contestants came over USA down Canada across ngrad note Tom Strom RC Racing Contest Board member District Xl took fifth new wrinkle Com bat tried shut-off device may answer flyaways Actually second time devices use some tried Northwest Regionals device simple effective would like info contact John Thomp son 1145 Birch Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Noted Walla Walla Prop Twisters newsletter now being edited Fran Walker discussion president Dale Christen sen about securing battery pack ing sure connector cannot come loose mentioned two aircraft came grief Slope Soar er powered job Also newslet ter picture swap meet four aircraft including two F4Us P47 A6M2 Zero shows newsletters getting better better pictures formatted columns long way mimeographed stuff yore Marty Hall came through some stuff about Water-N-Wheel contest Mid Night Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Seems like contest events structured could fly off either water land success brought contestants clubs Soldotna Palmer Anchorage AVP Tom McCowen placed fourth Scale Sounds like weather wasnt bad werent major problems have promised info Speaking Alaska have superb builders far Northwest volved Scalemasters operation have shown Alaskan modelers equal anybody anywhere Jim Terrell Anchorage Alaska Jim very active member Alaska RIC Society flies Pattern well Scale picture Jim Short Skyvan took second static Claude McCulloughs Waco finals picture too small let tell sweet aircraft Among other things has re versing variable-pitch props can back take-off position gear sprung correctly Scale operating hydraulic shocks servooperated cargo doors other scale hinged/latched doors spinner used static judging fabricated out solid alu minum bar stock Jim retired high school band director using saxophone springs make windshield wiper arms logical Sure weighs around 20 pounds 10 kg uses two OS 46VFs go wish could see aircraft yourself its great job outstanding craftsman some pictures supplied Art Ward new show team manager NW R/C Flight Demo Team work note demonstration RC stuff least two people Bill Darkow Chuck Bes sett fly Control Line crowds Bill writes Flying Models Sam 8 ed itor Skyraiders Newsletter Chuck president Narrows R/C Club mentioned earlier Chuck never strays far CL roots picture Chuck holding Jet Formation groups delight crowd Greg Emmett left Marcus Mann both Gig Harbor show AMA Cubs White Wings Gliders Lastly look some kids participating ever-popuir cndv drnnfl November 1991 145 Heres Art Ward himself paper glider Very fast roll rate craft insists nn hpino flnwn jnoidp-dnwn h Box 176 W 7ENO w 10005 Cant Fly Only Half Airplane aint funny McGee lot youngsters try ex pected disastrous results disappointment rather obvious front half rear half model wont fly Neither will left half right half fly yes lots beginners try what worse flying scale kit manufacturers urge buyers attempt am talking about rubber-powered Free Flight kits Usually gasolinepowered Free Flight Control Line kits recommend engine pro peller fuel combination least somewhat adequately matches airplane rubber-powered models especially flying scale models often pretty sad affair leaves half airplane Put fact down notebookdo right nowa rule-of-thumb aeromodeling propeller rubber motor combination equals importance rest airplane repeat rest times have finished gluing papering consid ered model finished because now could say have left to stick prop hook up rubber Yes youve finished building prop box right model Does have correct pitch correct diame ter right thickness right length rubber propeller model Most beginners depend solely contents kit very big mistake after bought kit expecting have everything model airplane know man ufacturers trusted expect success solely contents box indeed stuck what get likely big disappointment have take granted will need supplement kits contents scrap box sure comes handy Usually old line well-established kit manufacturers still producing out-of-date flying scale kits sale rather flight Lately however am happy report small conscien tious manufacturers really interested model fly well have included kits fairly decent props maybe enough rub ber recommend get know manufacturers purchase products will still need supply different plastic props try better yet learn carve own make props plastic cups formed balsa blades big older manufacturers out date Modelers no longer satisfied build model just put shelf Some manufacturers flying scale models heavy attempt add enough rubber cant get little hole nose model anyway Now good modelers know substi tute lighter wood change design open up nose well make satisfactory propeller use proper amount rub ber beginners know What suggest ginners start make changesto see lightand end existence beginners know firm thinks little flying qualities its mod els actually recommends right plans builder tie string wingtip whirl thing around head So repeat lightweight well-designed model please con sider selection proper propeller proper power equal importance rest entire airplane After ef fort achieve long flights after purpose flying models Fortunately note old-line manufacturers dont seem advertising much anymore magazineshurrah can still find kits hobby shops Avoid like plague good Indoor flier will have just good propeller mod el No will have whole drawer full propellers model box props will vary diameter pitch total blade area location area ahead rear spar things im portant give different results good Indoor flier will have best quality rubber can buy will also have rubber stripper can slice rubber exact thickness thinks best 005 inch makes difference will also vary length loop will note height site airs temperature hu midity check notes permanent notebook use ex perience select best combination model particular day Perhaps notes will tell him what use result previous flying result previous testing testing now tests will change combination until satisfied reaching close models full potential maximum duration possible As beginners ready exacting can make start important thing Making start methodical adjustment advance upwards ranks beginners start remain beginner So start should consider prop rubber included kit likely inadequate task flying model airplane Try other propellers Change amount rubber See what happens Make change time note change what does models flight did buy big loose-leaf notebook didnt Put informationthe date prop rubber number turnsin notebook now way becoming ex pert Yeah know early state pretty much working dark experimenting cut-and-try will learn what makes model fly will learn make fly longer higher farther model airplane building flying really starts fun Heres new model company very definitely has best interests modeler mind producing kit Convertable latest kit Peck-Polymers will definitely produce com plete airplane rank beginner fairly large will have carve own propeller think modelers should able Sandy Peck very proud new kit Dietrich Convertable old-timer rubber-powered plane received its name because its ability perform both ROG ROW kit includes quality diecut balsa 15-in propeller blank molded windshield tissue rubber motor clear concise plans instructions photo Sandy Peck hand-launching Dietrich Convertable equipped three pontoons off-the-water flying complete kit worth its cost $2895 might available local bobby shop try can buy directly PeckPolymers PO Box 710399 Santee CA 92079-0399 adding packaging postage costs $250 live California $174 state sales tax kits stock number PP032 As models keep tail Convertable light Ill see next month So long 146 Model Aviation Dietrich Converlable
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/11
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AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above AERONAUTICS SOUND& MODEL Howard Crispin Jr month will take look some mufflers designed large engines Operators Giant models Scale models should take look designs mufflers may fit particular stallation will certainly provide some guidelines application Competition Radio Control Scale calls effective muffler out giving definitive information what constitutes such de vice result fliers install what amounts nothing exhaust extractor outcome RC Scale aircraft among noisiest being flown today Its true some com petition models such Pylon Racers might louder flown sites Scale Giant models also create footprint Scale models have flight fortunate thing compliance rule estab lishment proper guidelines difficult cases necessary plan ahead adequate provision made stallation good muffler exhaust pipe Recent articles press tube have discussed Americans increasing problems hearing us sport model aeronautics consider dB levels subject ears time start up engines true us make considerable effort making planes quiet AMA has established recommended sound level 90 dBA 9 feet intended assist us operating within environ ment permitting continued activity given locality says nothing about own exposure start run up engines within 1-2 ft ears have 90 dB 9 ft loud 2 ft Its neighborhood 103 dB engine/muffler registers 105 dB 9 ft today youll have neighborhood 118 dB 2 ft away Youre definitely operating areas can cause permanent damage hearing should very concerned aspect question Look good muffler future Mufflers Three different options presented consideration month possibility rather simple modification existing Quadra muffler Split muffler fit install plate cut piece steel File down close fit inside existing muffler drawing gives approximate sizes corners need fit ted isnt much information available say critical tabs gas passage plate must welded inside center stock unit essential parts muffler vibrate modification sent Douglas Wall Forrest City Arkansas says very significant reduction sound level attained using plate Another months designs also Douglas utilizes muf fler used lawn mowers other engines readily available small engine shops hardware stores other places unit adds about three ounces weight Quadra 35 installation Douglas has muffler soft-mounted using mounts described earlier article 30% Laser Some mower mufflers have sin gle tube end goes center second tube should added match existing piece important because isnt in-line installation have balance both halves exhaust leave Quadra interface connection between new add-on unit old muffler other adapter piece heater hose common screw hose clamp Deflectors may made suit exhaust directability installation Douglas says reduced sound about 7 dB installation has since used same unit Quadra 42 similar results feels superior com mon in-line installation type muffler no apparent increase back pressure often occurs in-line installations next photo shows modified muffler third unit somewhat ditterent comes trom Bert Baker Scale RCer Everett Washington muffler intended use SuperTigre 2000-3000 engines will serve similarsized engines muffler design meets Berts concept having minimum six times displacement muffler volume next photo shows basic unit required muffler suggest use bouillon chicken broth cans because theyre easy clean Continued page 133 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0 ExecutIve Director Vince Mankowaki 5 Director Operations Robert Volsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Galialee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 5 Oomptmiler Lynn Coiiins 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styisa ems Manager Reggle Wattereon 0 Director internal CommunicstionlEducation Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roaa B McMuiien 0 Events coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum curstor Hurat Bowers S Genersi counsel Joseph Geiwicks Feiix Gora RFK&D November 1991 127 AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice Presidents drawing tor scale provic y tert bert says will fit radial-engine-cowled airplanes such P47 Zero BT-13 next photo shows installation BT-13 AMAs Executive Councii equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided apace month AMA News pubiication What say apace however matter personai viewpoint aoie reaponsibiiity author whcee views may may represent olficisi position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey S tyles rector o Marketing Washington-National Airport celebrated its 50th year service public June 15-16 1991 AMA behalf its members work closely Metropolitan Washington Airports Author ity Washington Airports Task Force job Airports Authority manage operations Dulles International Wash ington National airports job Task Force promote use expansion traffic facilities both locations Being affiliated groups gives Academy sport model aviation high visibility federal people major de partments also shows us off airlines aircraft manufacturers other aviation-oriented groups contacts help Head quarters staff better job areas interest impor tance AMA members Through connections invited part birth day party put AMA display Butler Aviation hangar Along several airlines Continental American Delta United TWA etc various cities along routes major business associations got space electricity warm welcome no cost AMA Naturally jumped chance because knew high gov ernment officials would hand Interior Aviation Parks Corps Engineers etc would great chance wave flag model aviation interests members So eve party erected booth installed videotape player monitor took along cutaway model show people radio works miniature aircraft cutaway model pro file P-51 Mustang generously provided AMA Tom Runge pres ident Ace RIC Higginsville Missouri also brochures documents give away tell people about aspects model aviation lucky enough AMA employee going man booth weekend assistant Bill Baker off lllinoi Outdoor FF Nationals Other AMA people tied up othe official events So bright early Saturday drove 75 miles ron home National awaited influx people event beei well publicized radio TV newspapers because reall big thing Washington DC turned hot sticky crowded satisfying day highlights arrival o 1940-vintage DC-3 restored owned Continental Airline Historical Society government bigwigs invited take Saturday sight-seeing ride over District Columbia surround ing countryside mouth watered time aircraft started ui took off sound propellers engines brough back lot memories Having lived England first came USA 1948 durin WW II saw lot C-47s flying both before after D-Day airplane grace style character AMA display righ next Continental Airlines overheard might som empty seats DC-3 two flights planned Sunday morn ing So like kid came really early Sunday hung aroun waiting word As luck would have seat avai able took instant pilot great guy ably supported experienced co pilot two charming stewardesses senior stewardess ha stopped AMA booth earlier told brother ran hobb shop Carrollton Texas name Gordon Darnell shol known Mikes Hobby Hanger Donna Darnell phoned Gor don told him AMA show tickled because hE recognized name made feel good yoi dont shop Gordon word Hanger spelled way hE uses itto designate aircraft suspended ceiling Taking off DC-3 lovely experience airplane flies thi wing leaves ground gently roar two radial en gines cant tell airborne enthralled flighi after 30 minutes time get back earth man booti because shows starting time approaching would like thani Continued page 14 128 Model Aviation Captain Jim Minor flanked stewardesses Sheri Dickey R Donna DarneIl 1 pose beside 51-year-old DC-3 Donnas brother Gor don Darnell owns Mikes Hobby Hanger Carroliton Texas venerable restored DC-3 Continental Airlines before loading fc another flight over District Columbia Lovely Leah Williams dressed 1950s vIntage United Airlines uniform poses AMA booth 50th anniversary Washington National Airport AMA booth ssndwlched between Continental Airlines Wash ington Airports Authority booths 50th anniversary open house SYNOPSIS-EXECUTIVE rCOUNCILMEETING NOVEMBER 22 1991 9 Executive Council Meeting Synopsis Council brought order 950 am president chaired meeting meeting held July 21 1991 Muncie Indiana following members attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs Florida Executive Vice President Dave Brown Ha milton Ohio VP District Don Krafft Duxbury Massachusetts VP II John Byrne Bayside New York VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford Pennsyl vania VP IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville Virginia VP V Jim McNeill Birmingham Alabama VP VI Jim Sears Burgin Kentucky VP VIII Gene Hempel Garland Texas VP IX Travis McGinnis Arvada Colorado VP X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael California VP Xl Ed McCollough Port land Oregon Lance Zellers NAA Approval Minutes minutes April 20 1991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved after disposing mo tion placed floor amend Presidents Report president stated motivated concern safety models overflying builidings people sanc tioned event asked AMA sanction particular event again held same site consensus Council agreed uphold Presidents decision present recommended decision referred Safety/Insurance Committee Com mittee advised deliberate What position AMA should take unsafe sites b Whether continue withhold sanction event ques tion requested again c Should safety code amended deal issue un safe sites attorneys present stated insurance coverage will apply event sanction has denied safety reasons noted IMAA withdrew request use AMAs prop erty Muncie Indiana its 1992 festival decided President would suggest IMAA officers contact Ex ecutive Director work out mutual agreement use prop erty preferably 1993 Additionally President referred committee task drawing up criteria use Muncie facility point meeting president ordered meeting executive session regular meeting reconvened 40 minutes later presentation new migrating-combustion-chamber en gine given flight demonstration made nearby flying field Executive Vice-Presidents Report recommendation AMA ap point new general counsel passed unanimously Council also acted recommendation Safety/Insurance Committees plan Waiver Liability statement signed joining AMA well entrants sanctioned events motion passed 10 three against 41011 noted will cash flow problem toward end year due large part particular accident case bank has already required million-dollar line credit million dollars AMA money has set aside Executive Director Comptroller will meet near future bank officers discuss AMA/bank relationship balloon payment Reston Headquarters building due July 1 1992 reported 40% Model Aviations advertising revenues overdue will aggressive efforts collect EVP further reported close-out patch program Califor nia has resolved lack understandable accounting District 10 vice-president said will accomplished next meet ing Report Executive Director deceased members names will purged computer files consensus agreed families deceased Life members will offered opportunity purchase vacant AMA number will given 90 days respond Also consensus Council approved alphanumeric num bers membership announced preliminary plans Muncie facility grand opening place grand opening will weekend June 13-14 1992 black-tie dinner $100 plate open flying dis plays Nominating Committee Report Minutes Nominating Committee accepted unanimously also agreed principle elected officer may write pay ModelAviation magazine dur ing time office bylaws committee would draft appropriate wording reflect standing rules motion passed 11 against 10 addition consensus dered future nominee must submit list credentials demonstrating necessary qualifications sitting board directors During report Property Development Committee ar chitect described progress date concerning development Muncie property building contract has signed con struction survey has completed building permit ex pected August 1 will immediately followed start construction job should completed approximately 122 days Council approved recommendation Scholarship Com mittee dispersal 1991 scholarship fund 10 two against 3 7 Actions two other recommendations Scholarship Com mittee deferred subsequent meeting Safety Committee Committee recommendation addition safety code passed 11 against 3 abstention 10 addition safety code effective January 1 1992 shall read addition general section item 8 follows case models using rocket motors primary means pro pulsion limited maximum weight 33 pounds series G motor second committee recommendation concerning AMA members operating cars boats accordance safety code na tionally recognized organization referred back committee noting safety columnist Model Aviation may able continue work consensus agreed continue such column under pen someone else full-time em ployee AMA During Marketing Report Council reviewed demographic sur vey mailed sampling membership During Nation als report noted Control Line RC Nationals total count 1004 event trouble-free happy well run Some minor operations problems referred Nationals management Discussion followed concerning selection site 1992 Nationals order preference established 1 Westover AFB Massachusetts June 2 return Lawrenceville 3 Tn-Cities Washington Headquarters will immediately aggres sively pursue Westover Headquarters request establish policy FAI stamps shall required entry AMAs FAI team selection programs approved motions following awards duly moved unan imously carried Distinguished Service Cole Palen Frank Macy Superior Service Frank Costello Bill Fuori next meeting AMA Executive Council November 9-10 Reston Virginia Finance Committee meeting will held October 12 Reston Virginia D November 1991 129 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 Campaign StatementsDistrict Vice President Vice PresidentDistrict 2 Joe Beshar Oradell New Jersey accepting nomination AMA VP District 2 re sort play words simply state elected will represent District 2 mutual benefit District AMA best ability refer profile follows 1940 Official Class Gas Free Flight world rec ord holder Past president North Jersey RC Club member ship increased 11 135 members Past president Society Antique Modelers SAM membership increased 275 1500 Past president Interstate Flying Club arranged flying Bear Mountain State Park New York AMA Contest Director CDed least two model meets per year Attended Paris meetings serving FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight Committee Directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 Directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program ben efit library Successfully negotiated Bergen County New Jersey authorities establish Bergen County Model Airdrome model airport accom modates 12 Northern New Jersey RC Clubs Conceived directing Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News Published number model articles model magazines Raised two modeling sons Present President Old Time Eagles MAC Re cently inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame Recipient AMA Distinguished Service Award Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Chairman Electric World Championships Team Selection Committee Contest Board member john Gngg Lockport New Yorlc John Grigg seeks vote candidate election office vicepresident District 2 will remember John vicepresident 1979-80 AMA president 1981-86 Now once again asks support come elected vicepresident John has active model aircraft builder flier over 47 years attending contests club meetings trade shows may better informed what membership wants importantly times what membership does NOT want background service AMA membership VP President provides him knowledge understanding Academy kind VP want need Johns employment background again points out management decision-making capability presently configuration manager aerospace firm has worked over 24 years past has design manager engineer designer consultant other en gineering firms Amateur Radio N2IJC en thusiast dabbling hobby enough stay active use six-meter RC frequencies greatest problem communication assumption have achieved statement principal reason should vote John pledges provide necessary com munication keep district membership formed planning activities Academy will provide monthly district news letter clubs including details actions taken Executive Council early information planned actions will affect activity much love dobuild fly model air craft John will accept responses monthly newsletters direction mem bership voting AMA Executive Council ac tions vote John Grigg will provide best voice AMA matters direct repre sentation possible AMA level George M Myers Hicksville New York asked volunteer friends believe will strive whatever best AMA first joined AMA 1942 have aero space engineer modeler life have dedicated much free time teaching people theory practice flying mod els have demonstrated concern facets hobby column Radio Technique 15-plus years am now re tired may have some basis lief time see AMA transition being club promote SCIENCE aer odynamics toward becoming professional organization promote SPORTS model aviation Although trained scientist aeronautical engineer see model tech nology has perfected almost can succeed first model change seems inevitable AMA now large enough move some its work responsibility larger Dis tricts plan work District 2 office credible interfaces state local gov ernments well modelers district assist obtaining holding fly ing sites generate district-level edu cational social flying activities via chartered clubs will lot work District 6 Vice President Howard Cnspin incumbent Charlottesville Virginia Howard Crispin candidate reelection office vicepresident District IV Howard asks vote order continue work pro grams beneficial future Ac ademy Howard has served District Acad emy number ways vicepresident District Some tasks have con troversial nature essential continued activity model aviation United States Two areas have special impact mem bership first effort reduce overall sound level models flight has entailed hundreds hours study research testing engines propellers exhaust silenc ers Great progress has made much still needs accomplished area Service Bylaws Committee Special Inter est Group Committee Ad Hoc Commit tee Membership has also seen reason progress bringing Academy mod ern position other activities have benefit Executive Council Academy especially members District IV Efforts have made promote phases model aviation through visits writeups magazine District IV newsletter classes aeromodeling activity important continued growth Academy both tech nical business practices Howard wishes con tinue dedication performance member Bradford Booth Graham North Carolina ac cept nomination Vice President Dis trict IV intention place stronger emphasis relaying specific wants needs average modeler AMA create direct communication tween local clubs AMA ideas opinions average modeler must absorbed passed along believe Dis trict VP can represent constituents pro posing constructive changes AMA would give control over decision-making back average modeler since membership paying bills background modeler began young boy bought all-wood kit five-inch wingspan 10 No Im 100 years old wonderful thing ever seen very thought little airplane flying made tingle hooked life Thats what its about enjoying sport can grow learn sharing fellowship knowledge link between average sport flier main office must become stronger voice modeler must heard Campaign Statement jim Sears incumbent Burgin Kentucky 1991 finished Ill have spent seven years working AMA vice-president Ive spent long hours writing letters talking going meetings club events etc Thanks having given op portunity feel honored have served VP behalf year must again gamble past accomplishments good enough allow stay another term What have done went bat others wanted away wideband radios voted drop insurance coverages Ive responded quickly communications traveled great deal visit can As sport flier myself Ive repre sented interests sport fliers Ive tried vote fairly issues before us tried frugal money Would like continue Working takes vote Please take time vote candidate running district Few Its way letting us know what want Dont pass up right make choice vote can make difference won 10 votes 1986 could have vote Regardless have mind next vice-president just hope vote 130 Model Aviation Vice PresidentDistrict 4 Vice PresidentDistrict 8 Gene Hempel incumbent Garland Texas name Gene Hempel need vote remain office AMA vice-president eighth district During last two years AMA has period flux Although RC frequency prob lems have resolved large extent other extremely important involvements must handled immediate future Insurance problems exist improperly han dled could shake very foundation Acad emy As member Insurance Committee have spent hours along other com mittee members studying insurance situation next few years will critical bringing insurance liabilities under control position Chairman Safety Committee places unique position being able coordinate two sensitive areas activity facing AMA today acquisition retention flying sites directly dependent upon handle safety insurance programs respect absolutely no substitute experience have experience AMA multi-million dollar publishing insurance company run its Executive Council made up District Vice Pres idents employment managerial po sition engineering business law Texas Instruments have able bring Coun cil years legal experience applies bus iness modeling have active modeler Free Flight Control Line RC models 30 years reasons have earned respect other vice-presidents hope members eighth district want AMA its members enjoy respect richly deserved will work toward end very best ability Please vote today Charles Stevens Pasadena Texas name Charles Stevens am 54 years old have modeling since age 10 have flown Free Flight Control Line Radio Control various times served US Air Force 1957 1960 role Airman Civil Service 1960 1965 got training present job heavy equipment mechanic since working maintaining fire equipment late 1950s able again take up flying modelsthis time radios married wife Marilyn 1962 have four grown children five grandchil dren As family have active Prop Nuts R/C Club since 1980 formed have served president seven 11 years try make district events possible cant make would like due time job restrictions As campaign promises dont believe believe membership AMA important part will make effort see membership district has fair representation decision-making meetings Thank opportunity run office will try best repre sent available you need believe can make AMA better pull same direc tion Vice PresidentDistrict 10 Vote Candidate choice Reginald R Keyawa incumbent Carmichael California January 1 1989 became elected official representing AMA Early term selected staff hard working associates dedicated ourselves unification District Ten buy ing building assisting clubs pro curement preservation flight sites unification efforts led us District Ten symbol rivaled no other district class style distinction Its great see travel throughout district sym bols hats jackets shirts have logged over 10000 miles have excess 100 club visits request have answered over 1000 letters double amount phone calls Work bet Tired little job finished verge some very important developments proposals such creation additional vice-presidential positions give bet ter service District Ten membership will asking AMA funds initiate first regional site District Ten Revit alizing idea financial assistance clubs development own flying fields just few unfinished tasks Yes ballots will coming out usual renewal package Take time re view statements make decision would like represent AMA rather AMA Give shot give vote small fa vor vote Edge Beverly Wisniewski Lake Havasu City Ari zona Academy Model Aeronautics two-prong organization membership service multi-million dollar business business must managed such way benefit service member ship Having run successful business gave knowledge Years gathering information sport fliers passing council mem bers resulted National Rally years working National Championships has given knowl edge experience working AMA local well national level pledge responsive areas modeling offer years experience knowledge Make choice vote Lets raise percentage voter participation Vote November 1991 131 PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 Facets AMA Academy works ways pro mote aeromodeling Most Im sure aware very good insurance program competition activities work govern mentai agencies such FCC FAA addition intent development Muncie facility become involved educational field plans include holding symposia various technical topics conducted concert flying activities activity may aware awarding scholar ships bright young modelers have excelled studies well being involved extracurricular activities program has existence some years has helped young people achieve educational goals year five stu dents awarded total $18000 money comes Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund contributions WEAK Signals Club Toledo Ohio out funds raised Toledo Trade Show year Toledo club contributed $2000 generous gesture invite other model organization inclined also contribute scholarship fund awarded 1991 scholarships Joel Grasmeyer Grand Rapids Michigan James Stewart Missoula Montana Raymond Jungmann Buckholts Texas Andrew Kenedy Florence Kentucky Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania Does scholarship fund really help aspiring students Let share little feedback last years award winners Todd Eigenschink Todd enrolled Rose-Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Indiana computer science young man has done well first year maintaining outstanding 3932 grade point av erage has completed 80 credits out required 198 needed bachelors degree intends overload 20 credits per quarter complete degree three years leaving fourth year employment start masters degree Hes also involved additional life-broadening activities Todd writes told guess survived first year pretty well Im very thank ful AMA scholarship received well giving opportunity enter RC modeling first place enjoy great deal Thanks Todd feedback Keep up good work trust have little time now fly planes Marketing Department PR has very active promoting hobby helping clubs acquire keep flying sitesour fundamental need report press exposure first six months year have reached 7-8 million readers newspapers mag azines journals based circulation media have full-time people Reston aggressively promoting aeromodelingtelling people quality activity deserves support Once public aware extensiveness hobby easier acquire support flying site acquisition etc Headquarters staff Reston Virginia provides services modelers large heart soul AMA aero modeling remains hundreds thousands volu nteers help make work include Council Contest Boards Contest Directors Coordinators club officials etc real work takes place local level interested modelers band together organize club establish flying site hold events kinds Probably hardest workers drive through coun tryside looking areas will make good flying sites knock doors talk property owners and/or twist arms local officials obtain flying field people unsung heroes de serve credit can give Headquarters staff helps information materials per sonal involvement local level real work accomplished local folks Lets give credit deserve letter Sonny Branch president Tallahassee Floridas Seminole R/C Club brought attention recently wrote trials tribulations acquiring developing present flying site over eight year period Sonny justifiably proud what have accomplished including long-term lease site growth membership accumulated funds treasury problems club experienced seem typical clubs usually small core group really gets job done Ive involved developing several sites never easy want acknowledge thanks hard- working club mem bers make possible us enjoy hobby-sport volunteer some capacity build up hobby must understand labors Headquarters staff Reston model fliers AMA exists promote hobby facilitate its development its membership provides resources manpower make aeromodeling what today So hard-working members should proud salute Thanks much helping make wonderful hobby what Muncie Development As know now first stages developing Muncie Indiana property Initially plan create general purpose flying site facility housing musuem activities associated events kinds Development pro ceeding basis need financial resources often asked question related future activities Muncie con cerns intent locate AMA Headquarters activities Coun cil has considering serious question some time since realize disruption costs such move However recog nize long-range benefits cohesive unit functioning lo cation possible long-term reduction operating costs unquestioned probability expansion potential manag ing events kinds much efficiently Accordingly deter mined necessary face question now order able create logical long-range plan July Council session Council unanimously passed following resolution intent AMA Council move AMAs Headquarters operation Muncie diana No deadline established move Various schedules discussed generally conceded required se rious study perperly consider financial logistics personnel matters intent resolution clarify long-range ob jectives nullify rumors setting stage orderly process 132 Model Aviation very nice site developed Seminole RIC Club Tallahassee Florida AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear YouI Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite blank screen blank mind deadline make Its sure hell way start column Oh well least can report bulldozers whatever equipment using first have started Muncie site little luck three four months now will have museum building roads multi-purpose flying site 91 Nationals now history Id have say pleasant recent history weather hot miserably sticky can expected midwestern summer site much improved over last year some CL events otherwise unchanged past So what made such pleasant Nationals Attitude major difference attitude officials local people above attitude contestants what can attribute totally clear concerted effort has made recently improve situation maybe its finally paying off once attitude AMA officials seemed looking excuses prevent someone flying now just opposite way allow someone fly within rules obviously officials seem try allow contestants fly attitude rubs off contestants become less likely abra sive something doesnt go exactly expect Another great innovation years Nationals instituted RC Pattern event contestant required work half day running scores scribing etc Surprisingly well ac cepted contestants resulted couple things would necessarily come immediately mind First obviously solved age-old problem getting enough help Beyond seemed create greater level camaraderie among contestants various classes guys higher classes helping run event naturally accessible give advice newer competitors newer fliers helping run events experienced fliers get up-close per sonal view top competitors learn top guys actually human Another area new appreciation workload seen between competitors judges After sitting hot sun trying concentrate scribing four five hours its lot easier appreciate judges see still working flying later contest Its also lot easier appreciate people power group work dawn dusk week doing thing putting up tents hauling trash fixing generators hauling water cutting grass etc smile faces know hadnt thought until just now am writing what fitting tribute old buddy Johnny Clemens have smiling faces Nationals people wearing patch saying ones Johnny Clemens dedicated Nationals him Johnny would have proud betting man Id have bet will back Law renceville 92 Nationals dont think will able get early enough commitment Air Force go back Westover Massachusetts Fortunately people involved real happy either site Earlier thought Corvallis Oregon would place go site just isnt up what need Nationals Perhaps will later host Team Selection Finals Na tional Rally mail box some interesting letters month Im sure take guy serious wanting aware product pulling leg about mis adventures full-scale Cessna last October either case its bad idea Its called Plane Retain secures model start Now dont think itll work Cessna could save embarrassing accident fly alone Another letter sent AMA member has three young sons registered AMA members two waiting wings has problem new dues structure will cost him $82 memberships 92 other two boys join will $110 Whats worse will now get four magazines six other two boys start will admit hadnt given type scenario thought restructured dues 92 Hmmm think has legitimate complaint cant make guarantees have already discussing options HQ staff Another letter came someone refused entry Wright Patterson AFB spite showing AMA card Judging dates letter circumstance described think misled thinking event going day visiting Air Force Museum catch glimpse some model flying going doesnt mean base open general public model flying club base made up people work base regularly fly weekends base open general public AMA members scheduled event going such contest sanctioned fly-in events scheduled gate guards instructed allow people coming events onto base varies what have to get onto base Sometimes have produce AMA card sometimes simply having model visible car will suffice sometimes have tell model flying gain entry above assumes can find gate open week ends Its off National Road no small trick itself Till Next Month Sound Cont pg 127 assembly quite simple using readily available copper brass materials elbows tubing come plumbing supply store K&S tubing brass sheet available model shops following assembly notes should have little difficulty dup licating unit 1 Cut Y4-in diameter hole can using hole saw 2 Cut flange off -in copper elbow Some elbows may made flange 3 Make muffler mounting brackets out K&S brass 4 Cut %-in diameter brass tubing suit model 5 Silver-solder parts hard silver solder 56% cadmium-free solder Bert says tried flexible coupler between exhaust portion muffler didnt hold up very well piece tubing tween two Ls welded place cut proper length seating Ls copper expands somewhat heat will seal quite well Bert says experiences no leakage around tube free-fitting tube also expedites engine removal have used vibration isolators engine installation will need mount muffler engine mount assembly firewall November 1991 133 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Next The next photo whet appetite knowledge picture something new aeromodeling Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine Next time around will complete description operation report engine D Muffler construction drawings pages 136 During its July22 meeting Executive Council directed two changes will affect AMA members first applications pro duced time forward will include waiver statement ad dition safety code compliance statement AMA members must sign waiver statement reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aeronautics Inc liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused neg ligence statement does diminish negate way insur ance provided AMA members What will however ensure realize dangers modeling spinning prop can cut finger agree sue AMA telling correctly time around model spin ning propeller can cut finger AMA membership quite valuable addition other services AMA provides also provides insurance its members fire/theftlvandalism medical coverage general liability last couple years has become quite apparent new trends emerging trends include suits brought against AMA its own members Times change courts change some changes made AMA will forced begin acting some courts feel should say would running around country policing local private flying sessions stripping AMA licenses pulling patches epaulets off club jackets reason able alternative accomplished through waiver statement whereby members record awareness safety hazards agree sue own organization second item change will visible AMA members will affect sanctioned events contest kit will include waiver claims release liabilities statement participants sign Contest Director witness statement will added flight safety declaration statement Radio Control scale model flight waiver statement currently used participants sanctioned events expanded version little comprehensive wording added application forms statement dicates participant aware modeling presents hazards relieves AMA AMA officials also relieves contest officials negligence suits statement partic ipants sanctioned events comprehensive rules guidelines participate corresponding larger liability sanctioning organizing directing cer tainly regret society has imposed force changes upon us matter self defense step taken would force death penalty AMA itself will grumble having sign name sanctioned event will happy hav ing renewal form returned lack signature mi nor troubles slightly irritating bigger issue feel decay some kind society Back said Pledge Allegiance school war necessary instill sense patriotism enjoyment hobby happy time pride accomplishment great value placed long hard effort days attempted start motor knew assuming risk todays age instant gratification buy-one get-one free wealthy-not-healthy suits seem mound up backs torneys accountants Academy founded such basic principles having fun sharing information banding together mutual strength enjoyment under siege Free Flight success 1991 Free Flight World Championships Yu goslavia AMA member Randy Archer outflew best world now stands World Champion FiC James Parker finished second place FlA Team USA second FlA 10th FiB sixth FiC Congratulations members FAI Free Flight Team managers supporters made trip Yu goslavia especially during time unrest Congratulations also teams great cheering section back USA Free Flight Team Selection Program very best program guys put tremen dous effort great thought program year held terrific finals Lost Hills resulted fine showing team United States World Champion Randy Archer Congrat ulations around job well done Intro-Pilots reminder Attention AMA chartered clubs des ignated intro-pilot 1991 December 31 1991 AMA com puters will erase intro-pilot designation intro-pilot status expires December 31 Clubs wishing designate intro-pilots 1992 encouraged earliest opportunity intropilot status may added AMA records year 1992 Plans now underway grand opening new Muncie fly ing facility grand opening weekend will June 13-14 1992a Saturday Sunday AMA members invited affair will no admission charge landing fee charges etc ginning contact members industry special interest groups others concerning grand opening weekend will formal dinner Saturday night June 13 $100 per ticket celebrate monumental event Monumental bet very first fly ing site national scope operated owned modelers Make plans attend now have produced two videos called AMA Today Volumes II presently working third edition video will available late October early November video will outline some museum items such engines models go over processing memberships will give insight AMA functions provide news national flying site safety information get copy please send $10 AMA tention AMA Today Volumes Ill Some news concerning AMA numbers Deceased life members will deleted record file AMA numbers assigned deceased life members will offered families family decides renew membership numbers will offered membership Remember life memberships still $1000 January 1 go $1500 Also AMA now gearing up offer alpha-numeric AMA license numbers Watch column infor mation concerning availability alphanumeric AMA numbers topical conversation items recently has future Nationals Will soon held solely Muncie Will broken up will next year year after AMA Executive Director can tell what tell him making effort get Nationals Westover Air Force Base June 1992 Nationals Westover would allow Nationals events same site Yes Soaring Helicopter Free Flight door Outdoor events field prospect might return Tn-Cities Washington state well return both Lawrenceville Tidewater Virginia too distant future After completion entire Muncie flying facility quite logical expect Nationals held well Beyond will held answer will come AMA members attending 1992 later Nationals will offered opportunity include preference se lection process Concerning National flying site Indiana has lot dialogue Special Interest Groups input design layout site has very helpful Input Free Flight community unique Pattern fliers speed fliers others have offered suggestions develop assigned areas Free Flighters however will address site lay out differently Free Flighters will say everyone else will say After site has used few times AMA will welcome sugges tions regarding location launch area chase lanes Spe cial Interest Groups will also asked input creation site-use criteria Headquarters looks forward hearing opinions AMA members organize regulate use facility Annual Meeting Annual AMA Membership meeting 1991 held conjunction AMA National Fun Fly Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last June 8 meeting opened 8 oclock Off icers Club Annex chaired Executive Vice-President Fol lowing introductions Executive Director reported Phase 1 Muncie project George Steiner gave report use 1991 radio equipment Chairman Sound Committee gave tech nical discussion model sound/noise meeting included op portunity questions answers lightly attended meeting required bylaws informative times quite lively Late news flash Word just looks like combined Nationals Westover AFB June 92 details next month LI 134 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 Connecticut Maine Masoadiusetta New Hampshire Rhode luJand / Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutiin 33 Ash St 8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469 HOulton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452 Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Went Wanvick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 0800t Monadnock Balloon Aviation Festival event held June 1416 Dillant-Hopkins Airport Keene New Hampshire visited Ashuelot Valley Flyers June 9 1991 fliers prac ticing event very good afternoon weather beautiful people very friendly having enjoyable time doing what hobby about flying model aircraft have excellent report sent Benjamin Hartley de scribes event detail quite long will have covered two columns shows what can done promote model av iation Thank Ben taking time effort provide report pictures Food thought Has someone ever asked fly airplane have ever asked someone fly airplane What happens airplane damaged some reason Most time owner accepts reasonable manner However have heard seen cases owner becomes quite upset tends blame flier damage regardless cause So about fly someones airplane take time check aircraft completely hope owner will notice caution accept results readily damage occurs Videotape have new videotape AMA called Pilots Ground primarily about IMAA scale airplanes very well done shows some beautiful aircraft would like bor row tape let know worth watching Lyme Disease has mentioned several newsletters mag azines know two people have tested positive Dis trict very real possibility notice unexplained bites have rash see doctor Apparently longer disease goes unattended serious gets have some material could used newsletter want copy let know Ashuelot Valley Flyers Balloon Aviation Festival 1991 June 14-16 1991Keene New Hampshire Well sir weather didnt exactly cooperate Ashuelot Val ley Flyers AVF participation 1991 Balloon Aviation Festival Keene New Hampshire Dillant-Hopkins Airport must counted successful invitation MPA Monadnock Pilots Association group General Aviation pilots Monadnock region AVF admin istered judged model-building contest conducted miniature aircraft display scheduled two days demonstration RC flying Contest entries accepted Friday June 14 demonstra tion flight days contest displays scheduled Saturday Sunday June 15-16 model contest attracted 27 entries decided early miniature aircraft some sort could entered Mo nadnock Pilots Association provided ribbons trophy plaques prizes old standby color-coding blue red yellow rib bons awarded first second third place winners four divisions white green ribbons presented other participants everybody got award some sort efforts Best Show First place winner division also awarded plaque airplane ride classic Aeronca Champ owned Don Champagne president MPA First place fin ishers follow Kit-built division went Neil Starrs gorgeous Proctor Nieuport also took Best-of-Show Radio Control divi sion Al Wards 1A-scale Fly-Baby bipe Bruce Thompsons unbe lievable Monokote covering job scratch-built division Eliot Kimbles quietly elegant Winnie Mae plastic display division Lisetta Silvestris neatly-done JN-4 Jenny Lisetta 10 years old says Jun iors arent interested model aviation D Continued Next Month November 1991 135 New Yod New Jersey DISTRICT REPORT iiohnAMA JByrne1711 Istrict II Vice-President9W 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Lx. Hyde Park NY 12838 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe Piscalaway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Jxxchkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lox SexIer 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Second District Thoughts speech delivered some years ago Will Rogers aviation booster world-class philosopher globallyacclaimed dispenser wisdom truth asserted hear never met man didnt like cant concur univer sality Wills life-long assessment find upon reflection can subscribe convictions would apply exclu sively aeromodelers Hence can truly profess have never met aeromodeler didnt like assessment would admit strong conviction such optimistic attitude toward fellow-modelers shall continue regard indefinitely sort hallmark Though frequently take sharp issue expressed implied views aeronautical acquain tances upon variety topics certainly does sense amount disparagement display contempt views fellow-modelers may coincide given sit uation As someone has sagely proclaimed may agree what say shall defend death right say Special note Well may go far believe greatest virtue aeromodelers group species will inherent respect another though fact may always show during fairly heated exchange views Basically aeromodelers mutually respectful another am duly proud counted commendable breed Nuff said lest appear have lost candor cost sentimentality Dick Radcliffes dog story Dick vice-president West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 located District 2 impressed newsletter account concerning amusing experience stray pup recently graced clubs flying-site invitation much less expectation lone friendly beagle-hound became quite attached Dick vice-versa extent Dick favored pup most-welcome drink water followed much tail wag ging sated beast So far good right Wrong Whilst cranking engine flight Dick noted amazement newly-acquired canine admirer raised leg across top field-case threatening stance know what sud den threat may well imagine produced immediate instinc tive protective action can imagine instinctively altered attitude toward mans best friend jericho Radio Control Flyers Inc AMA 1156 Bob Schoppe editor Logbook captioned clubs newsletter also aeromodeler experience common sense current issue clubs newsletter Bob has say about buddy-boxes understanding manufacturers have provisions such device older models io frequency mode must same ie AM FM older ones five-pin DIN plug newer ones may use same cable whether AM FM Now other important things need know 1 The transmitter being used slave buddy box does have same frequency master original trans mitter 2 The slave transmitter does have have antenna connected 3 The slave transmitter should have power turned 4 The slave transmitter required display its frequency instructor should check carefully before starting engine controls set same trim direction done properly ramifications obvious simplest terms buddy cable trainer switch does shift controls buddy box make master think using original pots instructor feels necessary releasing switch returns con trol master transmitter potential mishap may averted think current high usage buddy-boxes would bE prudent explain just what happens necessar use agree whole-heartedly have Spectacle Spectacular Assuming need eye-glasses may bE interested following story jubilation published Jack Saw yer editor Prop Wash newsletter club Cape May Count WASP ie Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilot Jacks words Well AMA has just paid back several years mem bership Today saved over $150 newest pair glasses thankt good ol AMA resulting mailing sent out severa months ago enrolled AMA members Vision Eye Plan . savings $150 can buy pretty nifty engine radio l known brands opticians included AMA extra Take ad vantage it could save big bucks extend collective thanks Jack kind endorsemen expressed appreciation Bill Boss AMA 19701 feeling considerable loss grea reluctance acknowledge accept resignation Bill Bos District 2 Contest Board member Control Line Scale Actu ally has served AMA various capacities past 34 years Fo example has served District 2 VP 1968 through 1972 AVP 1972 through 1978 Since 1978 Bill has served wiff merit Control Line Scale Contest Board Member have ap pointed Bills successor capacity Mr Joe Ortiz founder anc president Flushing Control Line Association AMA 2115 whosi address 33-52 85th Street Apt 201 jackson Heights NY 11372 phone 718/426-8377 took shot Bill some trophies E Plate Quadra motor UW F 7-4-pr ZAzrf 34 rr 4 136 Model Aviation Gear up Secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asaociate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodwere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearheld PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Mauwee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalern PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequcecy Coordinator John CollIe 1012 Wyowing Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years weather provided longest flying seasons mory Hopefully enjoyed yourselves benefits summers great weather flying site built members Butler Aircraft Modelers Butler Penn sylvania past two years club has working very hard latest development being 20 x 32 picnic shelter following picture highlights 26 members BAMs annual Memorial Day Breakfast August issue Model Aviation request made mate rials would appreciate seeing column Jim Wilson Dayton Ohio Wingmasters offered following unique fitting article Did know saw bumper sticker Toledo Expo said wife told go flying again shes going leave God Im going miss meant humorous Im sure us have special lady life have probably heard something quite similar time another know what Im talking about old love airplanes love line say Thats ridiculous honey screen door closes behind house usually what happens ACT 1 begin load car up plane parts field boxes sud denly wife realizes whats happening wife know mother coming over soon dont Me Yes dear wife loading car Me Because weathers perfect dont have anything else wife What about caulking shower stall Me Ill later get home wife No wont youll forget about Me Ill get later okay wife Well what about baby Are going pay attention son Me I took him park yesterday wife dont care about us never spend time love airplanes love us Me Fine Im going Are satisfied now ACT 2 flop down chair start sulk feverishly flipping through TV channels hoping find rerun Wings Star Trek No such luck get up go down basement clean up workshop As Im putting away some tools hear mother-in-laws foot-stomps up stairs hear muffled voices jabbering back forth ears burning know theyre talking about hear wifes footsteps stop basement door door opens wife Honey wheres check book Mom taking baby mall So can go flying now want Me Its bedroom nightstand thought wanted spend some time together wife Dont ridiculous Theres sale baby shoes ladies pur ses Ill see later ACT 3 After leaves begin gather up rest things go flying car finally loaded just turn key first drops rain begin hit windshield Back house looking rerun Wings Star Trek something End Jims little play recognizes scenario very familiar great deal homes owe great deal respect gratitude spouses special thanks following pictures express enjoyment several District Ill mod elers November 1991 137 Martin Hauser enjoyed meet Jerry Feck Ray DeFrahe Shelby OhioFrick Frack BAM Memonal Day Breakfast Peter Cooke float flies Bill Kunert ran model registra new North Startion Shelby Rn Inhnonn hia Rnannar RipE flrnmnr roC.rna fran reps John Robertson hangs Fathers Cub Thanks AVP Dave Ellis Joe Vislay supplying photos Involvement various governmental agencies has proven very valuable States within district have developed Adopt-A-Highway program club willing little work some very positive pub licity adopt section highway Delaware Disinot Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia REPORT DISTRICT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert B Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21 1 Phone 1301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1346 Cumberlund Dr Harriuonburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Pernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobacci 6406 Winthrop Dr Payetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 468-5986 Meetings according latest listing 158 Chartered Clubs District IV district largest long shot some differences between largest district tend much spread out Very large metropolitan areas contain large numbers clubs no areas comparable size district fact creates somewhat problem terms getting around visit people might alternative have tried get different types functions possible during year has worked out well enough keep informed what going general terms does answer prob lem contact individuals District meetings held past really economically practical have watched results such meetings other districts well have membership numbers thousands can get between 50-100 people show up meeting getting much value event something better Some discussion has taken place concerning holding re gional meeting western part North Carolina develops fall could have much better situation meeting could held time convenient majority members Distances traveled individuals would minimal Discussions could relate needs particular area district entity Several meetings would increase potential improved attendance point meetings would become very practical would welcome group clubs tak ing action organize such events Give call 804 296-2662 drop note can come up something practical Incidentally need list contest mailings other non profit use let know District list divided state listings can ask just what need looking listing business purposes please contact AMA Headquarters Waiver Liability statement time read will have seen statement ModelAviation probably have received membership renewal form relating requirement sign Waiver Liability would like make statement own regard have consistently written comments concerning votes etc Ex ecutive Council meetings have done because think such comments should source prevent inconsistencies matter dealing above statement feel calls explanation voted against Waiver Liability Statement vicepresidents Districts 10 11 also voted against require ment will make sign statement before can renew mem bership problem item presented meeting concerned information Unfortunately good chance statement signature might essential problem asked vote topic title Waiver Liability statement being presented lawyers yet presented copy Waiver further insinuated would pos sible us comprehend subject event am going vote anything fully covered meeting have enough problems being misled sub jects going off half-cocked no explanation problem need sign Waiver renewal form send hope will statement ModelAviation fully explains just what Waiver provides Needless say question large lawsuits insur ance still need halt insurance major driving force Academy other things should involved yet entirely too much time energy cost goes aspect organization Insurance has minds reason membership quite some years al ways should work return time deeply involved Indoor Free Flight Indoor Free Flight event flown actively thi Goddard Space Flight Center boosters activity Tom Vallee member Goddard Space Flight Center Model Club Tom talked some members Japanese Indoor Team World Championships last year about possibility holdin1 Postal Contest FAI Stick FiD resulted Postal Contes Mini-Stick between Japan England United States suc cess event led Japan vs United States FiD event Thi USA team flew three rounds day June 23 29 NASA Auditorium Japanese team flew six rounds Nationa Memorial Youth Center Tokyo July 15 results order Tom Vallee Hideya Enomoto Daniel Belieff Philip Kleinert Hidehart Odagiri Shigeyoshi Nonaka Tom says thinks USA Team got bit lucky since thE Japanese site turned out less ideal certainly tC take away outstanding effort three fliers Unitec States contest will held again next year will considerec major contest Japan good possibility team fron West Coast will enter planning Bob Randolph progresses planned fliers interest Indoor competition should con tact Tom 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying sites Progress has made acquisition couple o sites District problems several programs foi getting new sites situation especially club has lost sitE alternative potentially deadly club few instan ces flying rights have granted nearby clubs majol problem clubs already operating capacity terms o possible air time Rules such limiting number planes tht air time also create difficulty local support suppor can vital another club would ask provide wher ever possible nearby clubs have problem members thai invited use another clubs field need exercise utmosi courtesy observe other clubs rules letter Any abuset will create serious consequences others Please take advantage services materials available fron AMA Headquarters involved field search Acad emy has accumulated much reference material support hat access documentation can become part package yo put together working individuals authorities yourt should use itlE Muffler ST3000 using Campbells soup can r r~iIr EN 6 -- LJ BAE AIL#S4 $7 OOC 3 coPEtL 00 ffAODI uIOT OL OCR p4a 70 Cca3oK5 31 cP6i TuBE 70 uV7ENc/. 4M0ri i"Cl 7 FLANGe 7k1E 957OFF C0P6RL MOOEi./ MOO/I vw SDAcke r Io Cl IC#DEL 5oU cA 3/ycop j woo $A55 k-5 TUBe CuT Levr-ii 702u7 MuDy Alto A/ISLe CAN C va*eo 138 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3626 Rancbwood Rd Orlando FL 32606 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Penoacois FL 32514 Linde Cooley 10112 yew St Giboonoilie FL 33534 Gostano Olan 0-12 Frailas Gosynabo PR 00657 Jeorno M 1000 Edwards 600 Mimoos New Albany MS 36652 Karl Hansel RN 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Frequency Coordinator 50mm Fieldo P0 Boo 1063 Stricidand Rd. Intedacben FL 32046 Pbone 604 664-2517 Riobard Jackson 2116 Thomlee Or. N Charieslon SC 26405 Joan Martin 2160 Tiaelaii Ave. Miami FL 33133 0106 Patton 76S Bailey Brook Circle Birmioghaw AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Or. Smyrna GA 30062 Terry Riwert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycanrore Manchester TN 37355 Gossip first . Julie Woods important RC Pattern Judge Mississippi has ordered tell husband Hervey has recovered 1984 illness back flying toy airplane again RC Pattern Bill Beaty prestigious Director Mem phis confides So far have promoted $8000 contributions restore WW Iis famous B-17 Memphis Belle year new location again Oc tober 12-13 Come see yourself Bill proud Mem phis Belle flyable again will have post armed guard 24 hour day see someone doesnt leap fly Bir mingham Alabama middle night great airplanes war Red Scholefield Gainesville Florida wants know Jim Whitley former fa mous flier Red dont know Maybe somebody else reading will know Ken Kortness important City Manager Kingstree South Carolina starting club three different groups Free Flight Con trol Line RC Ken wants three AMA rule books faction Ken ran out rule books just got another boxful yesterday theyre going out Im dozen behind Ken flies Kingstree air port City Manager members lucky have Ken Ill bet doesnt have speck trouble out anybody club think about minute Last week drove south Alabama cover big event CD Bill Bell Contest Manager Harry Wicksell staged King Peanut Scalemasters Regional Qualifier #1 Dothan Al abama showed up Everybody good time Bill Bell said Wheelless Airport might closed next year hell have new spot happens snap Mel Whitley Frank Thomas front Mels magnificent British Hawker Sea Fury 26 pounds OS Twin four-stroke really nice model Mel came up Florida Frank came down Nashville attend Dothan affair Jim Wilkinson Panama City showed up Bills Dothan King Peanut affair started feature picture waitI have much better picture him snapped Clanton Alabama bust month earlier below switched pictures because camera took Dothan filter prob lems gentleman behind Jim helper Monty Beville Stuka very nice air plane Earlier year Jim took first Mobile Alabama contest Bob Sowder Memphis Area Soaring Society sent picture Mike Kelly John Hayes launching Radio Controlled Soarer present May18 contest camera busted Dwight Goodman president ot Mur freesboro Tennessee Modelers has asked mention Rutherford County Board Education Laverne High School principal Carl Buckner assistant principal Jan Stauffer maintenance supervisor Les Wilson helped provide high school space Dwights annual swap meet Dwight promises pictures next year Warren Heinfeld Fruitland Park Florida has come up nice new way control fliers fun-fly contest shown low board says Erwin made help Erwins wife board shows green until flier removes card board shows red place fliers AMA card slot believe Erwins last name Gajinton can read Warrens letter cor rectly very nice control board Thanks Er win Warren County Commissioners Bradenton Florida arranged use county property club flying field Yearly payments$10 So whats next club has annual Man atee County Appreciation Day club thanking county officials annually consideration Myself Ive AMAs board directors 18 past 20 years Ive never seen before Dan says lots credit goes Dick Coles pix Shown l-r Rick Mixon MCRC president Jim Staples land acquisition Joe Miller Parks Recreation Lori Ann Harris Man atee County Commissioner Dick Coles Contest Director Kent Chetlain County Commis sioner CD Dick has just handed Commissioners nice appreciation plaque Club president Rick has mike hand left Any District V members reading Ill make deal promote similar scene showing appreciation landlord Ill run flap right full blown first line think Shakespeare said human virtues gratitude least Looks like good way hold flying field What think November 1991 139 -lere important picture important message club America scratching boonies place fly Any club looking flying field looking some blessed way somehow hold read Editor Dan Hunt MCRC clubs Sport Flyer explains Shown above picture overaii scene Dothan Lots Giant Scale modelers Illinois / Indiana Kentucky Missoun DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard RI 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higgionville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2461 Work 616 64-7121 Fax 616 564-7766 Cal BOel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1606 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 varna IL 61375 2 hasnt happened District 6 members will getting bal lots near future Please vote Youll notice Im running un opposed please vote anyway other districts election year please place vote wisely some very good candidates running against incumbents Some times its good have change clubs district have used districts scanner least once Paul says heavy schedule scanner summer months help out purchased new scanner district hope helps July started off having stay home first weekend could annual inspection Cheetah glad see pass flying colors Alas also meant stay home instead getting out see some second third weekends found sunny Lawrencevilie Illinois Nationals year decided spend time Nationals instead trying jump back forth home So Nationals six days comment got several times last year was missed you missed Nationals year didnt look hard enough Sorry missed Gene Nevin thing came out Nationals really struck home Soaring site test made narrow-band systems fleet 46 Sailplanes different channels lined up turned radios control models fact heard 24 counted thermal hope nobody blinked guess new frequency plan narrow-band equipment works special thanks goes out towns Lawrenceville Yin cennes locals extremely nice us week heard very nice comments local populace thatmade very proud have Alas left lot newly found friends also want send out hearty thanks Tn-County fellas too manned raffle table week build funds scholarship fund Others club busily worked away various events Should visit people again future certainly hope As Nationals came close off Council meeting sunny Muncie looking forward seeing some dirt being pushed around site Wrong paperwork problem delayed work month time read first phase construction should well its way thing came out Council meeting AMA HQ moving Muncie Id guessing told things have happen before happens First will study develop plan associated costs last weekend July found New Castle Indiana door activities Indianapolis FF Foundation support Henry County Convention Visitors Bureau did first Raintree County Free Flight Festival Although turnout less Terry Hreno CD wanted nice time locals watch too hope Sunday better IFFF has some pretty neat plans future years would like make event part larger plan thatll involve teachers around state education program youngsters though its heavy project take think may have good go wish best Indoor meet pleasure presenting Roger Wathen Superior Service Award Ive watched Roger sev eral years worked youngsters Several times saw him sac rifice own flying time contests Juniors could fly instead seems doing what wonder thanks go out Roger After left Indoor meet went north side town visil Henry CO Wright Flyers RC Club fellas have prett nice layout have lots mowed grass open flying area O course block building turning club house helps too Alas stay too short head homc since pretty late day know now ma just drop time since i head up way AMA business often Now lets catch up some photos Unfortunately format use now means photos eat up lot column will able te show photo good about 13 lines print Now its 18 lines equivalent about 27 lines old format Ive got cut back Im going say anything Hmmm Maybe need photos first Jerry Worden club trying out new class 01 Racing using 4-Star Forty hope doesnt turn out like other entry-level Racing event know has have Nelson fl So much entry level Meet Charlie Cappis Gene Wicks Rick Tacket Jim Koch Jerry Worden Gene Barker showing rac ing toys Heres photo couple models owned Lynn Vandemark think felt better see modeis column having put works both de Bolt de signs Champ Cub Cub revamped model built 50s Both just about work out fine models schoolyard fly ing Three channels very simple operation Neat Well thats about photo session See what mean ate up lot space two worth dont think Id like show just dont have space enough Ive got lot backlog too Dang Enough now. 140 Model Aviation Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin DISTRICT REPORT V I Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinetor/AVP Joseph M MasS 5364 English Dr Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2626 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 Jean Lasik 305 PaSi Place Holland Ml 46423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy SaSerlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 46054 Pete Waters has abdominal surgery Pete will recovering next few months Joe Hass will handling district report un til Pete returns best wishes go Pete family speedy recovery last time writings report challenged carry picture bird show around hope youve showed person recently bring up because infectious Two days ago police car parked front house evening car long enough curiosity take hold completing accident report went out talk officer thing led another brought out X-Cell 60 Right away knew someone station interested See works folks Speaking chopper think Ive kept everyone parts chain business day before Michigan Whirlybirds Fun-Fly put upside-down Sorry missed great event got back together thanks Ed Horgas side frames needed time attend ORCHA Fun-Fly next weekend whale good time pun intended ORCHA stands Oak land Radio Control Helicopter Association thanks Jim McCuen Shaun Ettinger excellent day Numerous beginners helped $5 landing fee walked away $30 worth prizes Great job guys always amazing what groups individuals can Livonia Ribcrackers again put swap-shop air show local residents Undaunted rainy weather Saturday beautiful Sunday show went Mr Electric Keith Shaw putting excellent flight demos answering questions Keith spent least two hours discussing things Electric drawing discharge curves schematics such rain-soaked car windows Again great time special events put human dynamos upcoming write Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly gan idea Darrel Watts Darrel started simple two-day fun-float-fly last year Learning event organized another past spring great Darrel has now put together bash September 14-15 includes free fuel reception head quarters hotel Saturday evening hotel across street largest shopping mall state non-fliers few miles flying site Paula staying hotel though live nearby snows weekend well have good time Another great fall swap-shop put Indian City RC year will held October 20 has moved larger quar ters Ramada Southgate Michigan tables fill up quickly Its always good see old friends As fall approaches clubs resume normal indoor meet ing thought club functions meetings run come mind Ed Saumier Skymasters introduced operation plan elected president have seen before club operates core officers run dayto-day activities separate operation meetings Club members welcome attend meetings neat part about regular membership meetings almost 100% airplanes Numerous guest speakers have introduced new ideas products meeting spent discussing care feeding use transmitters What lively educational dis cussion Almost two hours spent beginners experts learning other meeting includes raffle show-and-tell two meetings month never enough time too topics Unconfirmed rumors indicate officers have fun operation meetings too Speaking topics local Amateur Radio group also looking support its activity least area members will ing come meeting talk about new code-less licen ses now available modeling use group will teach necessary course provide examiner Next month Ill try have little other parts district Good flyingE PR Cant pg 128 Continental Airlines Historical Society fine nostalgic exper ience am sure glad came party point story apart telling Headquarters staff usually well occupied getting model aviation story out give example club involved local aviation peo ple local leaders other fields local administration perhaps can find opportunities like just AMA HQ people can push image model aircraft model avi ation higher level club member can same really takes some involvement some willingness some work AMA district vice-president has booth can borrow just ask get free handouts brochures etc have call write AMA Reston well ship some first-class stuff free charge like some other clubs make up own handout advertise club needs skills Public relations image enhancing something can should safe flying club does needs get message out club runs good mall show does clubs have adopted schools doing doing well member puts his/her best foot forward community helping cause model aviation need time really isnt work fun something positive nice letter home Amelia Earhart Brad Greenwood Atchison Kansas sent us thank-you sending materials him help class youngsters Atchison Junior High School Bob did show-and-tell session 150 sixth graders 25 time talk about model aircraft model aviation fun skills provides photo shows couple kids sign back pickup Thanks too Brad Fayette Flyers Fayette Georgia have just completed sec ond year working Peachtree City Elementary School AdoptA-School effort has well received faculty advisors Delta Dart building classes rubber-powered models flown gym nasium hot air balloons also used active flight exercises As homework assignment participants given job build ing protective housing shield egg breakage six-foot fall Another assignment build airplane grab bag items found around average house fall 1991 saw start third season Fayette Flyers working lucky young people photos show some club members involved Good luck continued success Thanks RD Andy Anderson Public Relations Sec retary club providing information next month Muffler design using Iawnmower muffler .-,rr4r * r.d OwJ* Ad CdAr5e-O unV AR Qu#onE AA/ sa QUA V** flat - COMfl7d es mber 1991 141 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanlield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Aharea Imiajans New Mejdco Odahoma Texas Iflhfl DISTR ICT REPORT VIII Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N YaJe Dr Gatland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Greaens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Roage LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrena 14624 Bear Creek Pass Auntin TX 78737 LDistriCt IX IMAA Rally Giants held Irving TeXas hosted Irving R/C Flyers Association didnt make missed good time lots beautiful models Contest Directors event Tommy Meyer Dennis Cassatt gentleman did out standing job behalf participants entered could enjoy flying model airplanes what its about following photos few models entered IMAA Rally Lee Moore San Antonio Texas Hall Springfield Bulldog Beautiful modell close up Forest Edwards en gine mounted John OBriens Russian P0-2 model Don Bell Fort Worth T Birds showing off Kermit Frog model Mr Froggie Gene Hempel District 8 vice-president visiting members IMAA Rally Giants held Irving Texas John OBrien Kingaland ended Friday Good food great band enjoy Texas immaculate Rus- evening sian Poiikarpov P0-2 engine machined built Forest Edwards California Please forget vote upcoming election District 8 vicepresident need support 142 Model Aviation unaries orevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Marrymen Green Norman 01 73072 Grant Wilson Tulsa Oklahoma B-36 built Control Line model kit converted RC George Barnes Rosenourg exas win nis ver saw beautiful modeis Georges model flew very well ladles responsible processing paper work insure modeiers great time L-R Pam Carson Jackie Witt Becky Speck Gali Longeil JoAnn Meyer Congratulations ladiesl beautiful DC-3s belong Tom Hoimaley McAllen Texas TTA markings American Airlines model beiongs Guy Lowe New Orleans Louisiana Navy DC-3 belongs Larry Steptoe Zachary Louisiana Olen Rutherford New Blame Arkansas showing off 1-1901E Bird Dog interior cabin model work love scale realism Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT is McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 Corn puServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 88505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Frequency coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3268 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carnngton ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rickeita 516 5 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 District Doins. AVP Tom Boyd Nebraska continues September column Nebraska club information Grand Island Modelers last fall accomplished task get ting new field city water department land Beautiful grassland shaded parking activities area completed full club control City Council support help Excellent PR work paid off group Grand island flying site before improvements about picture after Improvements guys Wed like see city ended up partnership 70-some Hastings Skylarks flying high year after ded icating renovated paved flying field last fall signing 15year lease used lot special PR sold advertising sup port effort Hastings Skylarks paved site dedication day Advertising support signs Good idea guyslooks like might able expand year year sponsorship Colorado. regret Don Atwood AVP Denver area has formed us move out District Business opportunities availed themselves Don has moved California son will missed local contests wish best new location Dennis Patterick president Sunnyside Aviation Glenwood Springs Colorado shares club has experienced another suc cessful mall show fun-fly though poor weather kept crowd smaller last year Roger Shook instructing Maft Jaeger Roger valuable asset club spends time instructing new filers time own flying club needs Roger because what its about get ting new members air proper instruction cameraman local TV filming background Charles Abbate Pueblo Colorado sends following picture report Sky Corral R/C Club recently held its annual mall show Pueb lo Mall complete types models club posters listing var ious activities held last three years become involved club modeling activities AMA brochures available handouts well club mem bership flying field meeting times information Video tapes area fun-fly activities Tournament Champions Striking Back Lake Havasu shown throughout day E Sky Corral RIC Club great time sharing hobby/sport public November 1991 143 Part mail show display Marathon column begins District Two candidates VP Joe Beshar John Grigg George M Meyers District Four candidates Howard Crispin Brad Booth District Six Jim Sears District Eight Gene Hempel Charles Stevens District Ten Regg Keyawa Bev Wisniewski Good luck rounded corner pulled Mid-America International Airport Lawrenceville Illinois could see Na tionals have stayed two years exception 950 heat 95% hu midity Just know Vincennes diana Lawrenceville about 10 miles away Illinois airport Nationals about middle both Lawrenceville side airport huge accommodates prac tically events event held away airport Sailplane competition held Lincoln High School Vin cennes course Free Flight guys Nationals another date report coming Sailplane compe tition previous day said over 30 planes air timea lot same thermal expanded fre quency program seems doing its job Pictured below Senior contestant Chip Mas chal first place Two Meter second place Standard Class Open contestant Jerry Arana third F3B fifth Standard Class Jun ior contestant Scotty Peterson fifth TwoMeter fifth Standard Class various forms competition have witnessed quizzed Sailing seems purest objective event Land right string seven minutes impressed have always loved quietness Sailing Pic tured below another District Ten contingent Roger Chastain Don Vickers Blayne Chas tam couldnt find note made faring know Blayne some firsts seconds lengthy conversation Roger opened eyes intricate construction precision beauties Good job Sailplane guys Mid-America International Airport like three-ring circus loved Helicop ters end Pylon going crazy another five Control Line events going once two sets Pattern going runway center Control Line really got attention CL Combat CL Carrier CL Speed Man what excitement Nationals great Lets take break check Darwin Barrie reading flying season winding down US Ari zona beginning bring goodies back out fly summer building projects Thats right summer building projects can now fly Sailplanes again thermals have mellowed down point wings dont get ripped off have invisible tornadoes everybody else calls thermals Powered aircraft dont have fight density altitude much just comfortable out field hope everybody reads interest AMA News section Model Aviation Im sure have opinion comment Dont keep yourself Write letter importantly send Send copy VP Headquarters Also read what District Column way com municate nearly 30000 members District VP cannot send mailing per year membership budget structure way Something wrong folks State thoughts Again offer goes out winter visitors will visiting Phoe nix metro area state matter Drop line Ill send list clubs flying sites area now deal didnt sound like much planned sudden turns out absolutely out rageous Just such deal put lone RC Flyers Fly AT Barbecue Dot made way lone field chest full Coke salad members brought plate something Wally McCallister charming wife Jer maine brought burgers hot dogs Cokes buns lot Standing middle dishin out Jermaine McCallister As werent enough bring food Wally also supplies entertainment Well almost entertain ment After sun goes down Wally lights up night time Old-Timer Im sure kit its covered transparent MonoKote lights up like kite sunlight said al entertainment Pictured below Joe Marine Joe also built light-up Old-Timer Joe Marine President lone RCers pos ing good 100km Cap 21 Both guys put up magic behold lit up sky like space ship carrying ET few cars sauntered nearby road can imagine looking out window UFO flying formation car Gads Bulletin Fred Brigeman Knights Round Circle annual Control Line auction will held Tuesday November 12 1991 club meets rear Ana heim Public Library Euclid Avenue 14 mile south Ball Road Anaheim interested modelers invited bring unwanted items Control Line preferred auctioned off portion proceeds items sold goes club treasury excellent chance RC people get rid old CL stuff thats lying around gathering dust information contact KOTRC vicepresident Fred Brigeman 714 667-7178 after 700 pm Heres thats back burner too long leader another great club Denny Baker Bayside RC Club Denny Baker yours truly exchanging patches Denny Baker charming wife too long Barbara got together fan fly Woodland Davis Aeromodlers field handing out District stuff introduced liquid refreshment called Home Run Youre Out Bags Are Loaded some baseball name have since become best friends Denny vited down Bayside meeting glad attend guys great est Denny havent forgotten tape See ya Crows Landing Visits clubs and/or events pleasure ya got coming up give call Its vote time again system good people support Get volved vote Leading Edge Regg 144 Model Aviation X AAizofla California Hawaii / Navada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Homa 1916 961-6637 Corn~Na addrass EMAIL 7624747 inIp mascnai erry Arana ana cotty Peter son showing off wings Lincoln High School Vincennes indiana Waily McCallister burger-meister lone Flyers Check out fun-loving people gath ered feedin table sound chow bell mioger nasiuun von vicers ana Blayne unas tam displaying winners Jermaine sewing up outstanding platter Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell AndersonJerry Holcomb 132 15th Ave NW 1010 NE 122nd Ave Great Falls MT 59404 Vancouver WA 98684 Turn CashmanTorn McCowen 2521 SW 323rd St 16131 Black Bear Dr Federal Way WA 98023 Anchorage AK 99516 Al CulverDave Mallens Box 86 15559 Palatine Ave N Wilder ID 83876 Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 15th Ax 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator L atson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Some District Officer news Tom Cashman has contact Free Flight Community district has resigned AVP Hes help needed him its hard see him go Nationals will Corvallis egon couldnt Configure field could run safe Nationals sev eral problems number problem would have have full-scale aircraft flying over contest areas Possibly could shut down entire airport might work remains seen ever lost another Northwest Na tionals have some encouraging words about another site Stay tuned point looks like best guess Nationals will Chicopee Massachu setts late June hope weve try ing get back some time Dave Cobb wrote OMAS marked its 10th year club summer Hope 10th two-day Fest success have best sites around run super fly-in sizes aircraft have thoughts about col umn format Perhaps will use new mat folk ModelAviation will give parameters like idea larger picture format seem lose much smaller format Well see Chuck Bessett following say about some Narrows R/C club doings Hes president newsletter editor July 6-7 Narrows R/C Team AMA show team put air show Tacoma Nar rows Industrial Airport past guys have showed up werent allowed fly year small aircraft flying time full-size ones flew two hours day least two aircraft sky times front row seats full-scale stuff people like Bob Hoover Tex John son doing stuff counted 24 Sailplanes air time over Vincennes Indiana summer Soarers also put some 40-plus Sailplanes out field turned radios once see what would happen Nothing moved no glitches also counted District Xl pilot amongst Soarers Out clear blue sky Tom Brightbill showed up after hed told couldnt make Uh huh did find best restaurant around spite directions Oh well NWSS Tournament will Van couver British Columbia year will over time read teresting read Gary Brokaw joke about whether hed need passport compete can fit own joke Stuntathon 91 took place June 22-23 Space Center Kent Bob Emmett CD well-run meet Saturday time Old-Time Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Pre cision Aerobatics Sunday two World Championship team members among contestants Paul Walker US Alan Resinger Canada Both freely shared fly ing experiences knowledge both ginner advanced fliers helps lot trying learn ropes note Don McClave won both Old-Time Nostalgia Stunt spent Sunday judg ing Bob Parker Bob Emmett could compete Expert class next weekend Bladder-Grabber 91 best Combat best prizes around 49 contestants came over USA down Canada across ngrad note Tom Strom RC Racing Contest Board member District Xl took fifth new wrinkle Com bat tried shut-off device may answer flyaways Actually second time devices use some tried Northwest Regionals device simple effective would like info contact John Thomp son 1145 Birch Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Noted Walla Walla Prop Twisters newsletter now being edited Fran Walker discussion president Dale Christen sen about securing battery pack ing sure connector cannot come loose mentioned two aircraft came grief Slope Soar er powered job Also newslet ter picture swap meet four aircraft including two F4Us P47 A6M2 Zero shows newsletters getting better better pictures formatted columns long way mimeographed stuff yore Marty Hall came through some stuff about Water-N-Wheel contest Mid Night Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Seems like contest events structured could fly off either water land success brought contestants clubs Soldotna Palmer Anchorage AVP Tom McCowen placed fourth Scale Sounds like weather wasnt bad werent major problems have promised info Speaking Alaska have superb builders far Northwest volved Scalemasters operation have shown Alaskan modelers equal anybody anywhere Jim Terrell Anchorage Alaska Jim very active member Alaska RIC Society flies Pattern well Scale picture Jim Short Skyvan took second static Claude McCulloughs Waco finals picture too small let tell sweet aircraft Among other things has re versing variable-pitch props can back take-off position gear sprung correctly Scale operating hydraulic shocks servooperated cargo doors other scale hinged/latched doors spinner used static judging fabricated out solid alu minum bar stock Jim retired high school band director using saxophone springs make windshield wiper arms logical Sure weighs around 20 pounds 10 kg uses two OS 46VFs go wish could see aircraft yourself its great job outstanding craftsman some pictures supplied Art Ward new show team manager NW R/C Flight Demo Team work note demonstration RC stuff least two people Bill Darkow Chuck Bes sett fly Control Line crowds Bill writes Flying Models Sam 8 ed itor Skyraiders Newsletter Chuck president Narrows R/C Club mentioned earlier Chuck never strays far CL roots picture Chuck holding Jet Formation groups delight crowd Greg Emmett left Marcus Mann both Gig Harbor show AMA Cubs White Wings Gliders Lastly look some kids participating ever-popuir cndv drnnfl November 1991 145 Heres Art Ward himself paper glider Very fast roll rate craft insists nn hpino flnwn jnoidp-dnwn h Box 176 W 7ENO w 10005 Cant Fly Only Half Airplane aint funny McGee lot youngsters try ex pected disastrous results disappointment rather obvious front half rear half model wont fly Neither will left half right half fly yes lots beginners try what worse flying scale kit manufacturers urge buyers attempt am talking about rubber-powered Free Flight kits Usually gasolinepowered Free Flight Control Line kits recommend engine pro peller fuel combination least somewhat adequately matches airplane rubber-powered models especially flying scale models often pretty sad affair leaves half airplane Put fact down notebookdo right nowa rule-of-thumb aeromodeling propeller rubber motor combination equals importance rest airplane repeat rest times have finished gluing papering consid ered model finished because now could say have left to stick prop hook up rubber Yes youve finished building prop box right model Does have correct pitch correct diame ter right thickness right length rubber propeller model Most beginners depend solely contents kit very big mistake after bought kit expecting have everything model airplane know man ufacturers trusted expect success solely contents box indeed stuck what get likely big disappointment have take granted will need supplement kits contents scrap box sure comes handy Usually old line well-established kit manufacturers still producing out-of-date flying scale kits sale rather flight Lately however am happy report small conscien tious manufacturers really interested model fly well have included kits fairly decent props maybe enough rub ber recommend get know manufacturers purchase products will still need supply different plastic props try better yet learn carve own make props plastic cups formed balsa blades big older manufacturers out date Modelers no longer satisfied build model just put shelf Some manufacturers flying scale models heavy attempt add enough rubber cant get little hole nose model anyway Now good modelers know substi tute lighter wood change design open up nose well make satisfactory propeller use proper amount rub ber beginners know What suggest ginners start make changesto see lightand end existence beginners know firm thinks little flying qualities its mod els actually recommends right plans builder tie string wingtip whirl thing around head So repeat lightweight well-designed model please con sider selection proper propeller proper power equal importance rest entire airplane After ef fort achieve long flights after purpose flying models Fortunately note old-line manufacturers dont seem advertising much anymore magazineshurrah can still find kits hobby shops Avoid like plague good Indoor flier will have just good propeller mod el No will have whole drawer full propellers model box props will vary diameter pitch total blade area location area ahead rear spar things im portant give different results good Indoor flier will have best quality rubber can buy will also have rubber stripper can slice rubber exact thickness thinks best 005 inch makes difference will also vary length loop will note height site airs temperature hu midity check notes permanent notebook use ex perience select best combination model particular day Perhaps notes will tell him what use result previous flying result previous testing testing now tests will change combination until satisfied reaching close models full potential maximum duration possible As beginners ready exacting can make start important thing Making start methodical adjustment advance upwards ranks beginners start remain beginner So start should consider prop rubber included kit likely inadequate task flying model airplane Try other propellers Change amount rubber See what happens Make change time note change what does models flight did buy big loose-leaf notebook didnt Put informationthe date prop rubber number turnsin notebook now way becoming ex pert Yeah know early state pretty much working dark experimenting cut-and-try will learn what makes model fly will learn make fly longer higher farther model airplane building flying really starts fun Heres new model company very definitely has best interests modeler mind producing kit Convertable latest kit Peck-Polymers will definitely produce com plete airplane rank beginner fairly large will have carve own propeller think modelers should able Sandy Peck very proud new kit Dietrich Convertable old-timer rubber-powered plane received its name because its ability perform both ROG ROW kit includes quality diecut balsa 15-in propeller blank molded windshield tissue rubber motor clear concise plans instructions photo Sandy Peck hand-launching Dietrich Convertable equipped three pontoons off-the-water flying complete kit worth its cost $2895 might available local bobby shop try can buy directly PeckPolymers PO Box 710399 Santee CA 92079-0399 adding packaging postage costs $250 live California $174 state sales tax kits stock number PP032 As models keep tail Convertable light Ill see next month So long 146 Model Aviation Dietrich Converlable