From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents N AMA SINcZE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 2 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above _____________________________2 SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr start months column finishes last months discussion Migrating Combustion Chamber engine Will type engine satisfy types model categories Prob ably type satisfies demand time envisioned some very definite applications Sport Scale fliers should immediate beneficiaries MCC engine can well think big birds would especially acceptable place development whet appetite fact take look next photo Byron Pitts 12-cuin MCC engine swinging 20 x 8 propeller Imagine fully de veloped engine application Look compact size engine mounted Pitts just think about what have hanging front yours above rather con densed simplification full description engine tended gain interest comments device wish thank Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc information Fred ventor patent holder Migrating Combustion Cham ber engine Fred Jeff Erick son flier Phil Gieseking provided briefing flight demonstra tion AMA Executive Council during Council meeting Muncie Flying done airport south end AMA property NACA Technical Report referenced page 110 Sound Model Aeronautics should read 1192 instead 1191 Readers advise report no longer available National Technical formation Service interested muffler design mathe matics please consult Air Force report used reference handbook Air Force Technical Report No AFFDL-TR-76-28 available NTIS apologize error Site studies common request receive letters telephone calls has responding complaints Answers questions handbook recently mailed chartered clubs occasion specific conditions cannot answered book site unique fun damentals still apply becomes matter just use methods answer particular problem good example happened site neighbor made complaint person correspondence site owner raised potential further action Any time tract attention local authorities enter risky area best solution analyze situation immediately come up methods meeting sound levels compatible lifestyles neighbors very first thing need copy local ordinances relat ing sound determine violating laws next step take sound level readings over period time cor onds normal hours operation looking average background ambient sound levels need study record see periods increased lowered ambient sound during time under study information hand can take readings during times aircraft operating question becomes sound level aircraft particular model class model engine type size other factor involved making aircraft measurably audible far above mean ambient sound aircraft Another very important factor distance between offended party can approximate distance rather easily us ing basic math need make some sort sight de termine angle location point under flight path determine what distance Triangulation will provide slant range What data important fact sound sound dont get confused frequency unless local laws specifically relate sound levels frequency audible por tion airplanes sound spectrum probably exhaust note frequency can measure exhaust note quite well using standard properly calibrated sound-level meter models consistently cause noise pollution problems neighbors case will need work aircraft lower sound levels measured field may also have situation becomes mandatory alter flight zone avoid flying too close neighbors property cases will need take both actions greatest offenders individual flies lim its eyeball response no need flying sites would available people would fly power planes closer field Large models have become problem couple re asons simple fact overtime will large models large model flies very well visible last fact causes problem fliers judge distance plane size model well can seen order prop erly control thing individual goes 50-in model 110-in airplane flies point appears same size smaller now flying over least much closer neighbor doubt using large gasoline engine very ineffective muffler guaranteed get neighbors attention Dont give argument because its turning 7000 rpm wont sound bad Loud loud noise level neighbors house high level above ambient main concern An effective muffler absolute necessity use devices nothing exhaust extractors should banned completely fields potential problems exist must control location sound level airplanes Continued page 88 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Director Operations Robert voislavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee nical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 SpecIal Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceaaing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D January 1992 79 AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council U PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 2 Federal Aviation Administration FAA very important contact AMA have Responsible airspace nation FAA could well formulate Federal Air Regulations FARs would ad versely impact activities AMA members As doc ument exercises control over model aircraft operations Ad visory Circular AC 91-57 issued June 1981 need copy please call us testament respect FAA has AMA its members California blimp incident took place noti fied contacts FAA immediately acknowledged problem aberration typical behavior AMA members situation handled low-key fashion lucky AMA HQ personnel work several FAA Washington staffers well having contact needed FAA regional offices Through Washington bureau AMA has become involved educational department headed Philip Woodruff Phil pro vides great leadership staff working aggressively reach goal set Administrator Admiral James Busey attract ing more young people aviation career past year invited part Aviation Career Educa tion ACE session FAA Headquarters occasion select group high school students enrolled pro gram called week orientation classroom setting able present case model aviation its lessons use examples famous aviators/astronauts started careers model building flying chance speaker preceded Administrator himself pleased see AMA working staff providing support contacts like permit AMA work protect interests membership keep flying refer back August 1990 issue Model Aviation page 91-92 will see FAA Administrator acted CD banquet Smithsonian Institution expansion kick-off dinner table dinner given Delta Dart fly end evening great enjoyment guest Incidentally 1991 FAA conducted 17 ACE programs 1992 agency plans have program 50 states Maybe club can get involved help contact closest FAA office inquire So yes AMA does work you dont always see specific activity Jerry Hawkins President Winnebago R/C Flyers Inc sent nice letter some newspaper clippings Oshkosh Northwestern re porter Angie Venturini gave club real boost story about its move new location change involved 800 club man-hours 96 acre site club leases property county $1 per year bad However club does donate lot labor hours indicated above Adjacent new field cemetery club has adopted community service project As now know clubs adopt piece highway Wisconsin chartered club looks after cemetery members clip trees cut grass pick up trash make place look presentable getting high marks county administration effort Future plans field call adding safety fencing improving parking area planting some flowers erecting flagpole [0cated near County Fairgrounds club gets lot spectators club hopes add bleachers some day accommodate visitors Winnebago R/C Flyers recently named Club Month Model Airplane News magazinea nice achievement club newsletter Oshkosh Bound full building tips club news sched ule information some excellent cartoons Colonel Bob Thanks Jerry input pleasant letter sent Rhode Island Aeromodelers sent some nice information about its club project Based Bristol Rhode Island club activities chair man Michael Viscosi provided details get national TV exposure Work Easter Seal Society end Rhode Island Aeromodelers held First Annual RIC Flying Circus donated proceeds Society day-long event featured biplanes Pattern planes Helicopters static displays construction exhibits lots open flying sprin kled between Fund-raising efforts included raffle prizes donated Lloyd Randolphs Telemaster pulls banner during Flying Cir cus opening ceremony club local hobby shops Spectators could buy flight time buddy box set-up club trainer aircraft use throughout day Concessions did land office business parking fees added total club decided advance proceeds would go Easter Seals campaign photos can see symbolic presentation check $1001 Plans next year already underway What great way get lo cal support publicity Clouddusters RIC Club Milan Illinois lucky club club formed 1986 three members mid-1991 36 active fliers threethats right threeflying fields Larry Stone good enough send copy club newsletter plus newspaper story story featured color photo good write-up club its activities Club members come throughout Quad Cities area recent site acquisition Rock Island County Fair grounds have free use property unless some other major event scheduled annual Fair stock car race calendar club returns its two other fields long ago some club members took aircraft local school Moline Getting involved schools good PR club has taken advantage relationship County Fairground Manager reflected no-cost privilege have use site Carol Loretz staff writer Argus interviewed several club members came up good article overall tone very positive indicated aeromodelers well ac cepted community As flying sites become harder harder obtain retain cer tam parts country being recognized respected part community becomes more important Yourpublic im age has positive need known local ficials can approve deny request flying privileges no matter new field existing field Once public opin 80 Model Aviation RIA members John Galvin Pete Dreyer Lloyd Randolph Steve Winter Steve Shriner Denise Winter Barbara Palmateer Geoff Beven Mike Viscosi Bill Barnowski kneeling Mike McGrath Matt Walter symbolic check completes picture Check presentation ABC affiliate Channel 12 shown national networkSi OO1 Shown Jack Palmateer Pete Dreyer Walter Cryan Channel 12 News Anchor Mike Viscosi Bill Barnoweki Andrew Dreyer front ion turns against you can kiss field goodbye ways can develop understanding sympathy have expounded pages times clubs unwise get involved about club Have good publicity lately Let know next month Cliff Adkins assists another Peachtree student Delta Dart con struction Mike McGowan head instructor smiles shows off completed Delta Dart AMA Cub photos page should have appeared November 1991 issue Model Aviation photos Fayette Flyers AdoptA-School program mentioned page 141 January 1992 81 AMA SINCE 1936 GRAND OPENING OF THE NATIONAL AEROMODELING FLYING FACILITY MUNCIE INDIANA JUNE 13141992 Watch Model Aviation National Newsletter Further Details Retired Delta Airlines Captain Hank Frese working Amanda Jones Peachtree Elementary School THE 1991 CHARLES HAMPSON GRAN ISCHOLARSHIP FUND Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has awarded 1991 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund five university students academic excellence civic responsibility modeling ac tivities $20000 fund distributed among Mark Cantarella Joel Grasmeyer Raymond Jungmann Andrew Kenedy James Stewart assist education According Bob Underwood Scholarship Committee chairman five selected because exemplify spirit Charles Hampson Grant aeromodeling full-scale aviation pioneer Like Mr Grant young men doers Underwood said have enjoyed great success academics participated ex tracurricular activities displayed true sense civic responsibil ity hope contribution will help become leaders chosen field community Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania received $2000 freshman studies Economics Political Science George Washington University Washington DC An avid RC sport flier Mark participates fun flys also uses Telemaster 66 give flight demonstrations lessons scout community groups past member Simi Valley California Fliers current member Chester County Pennsylvania RC Club As 40 student B Reed Henderson High School West Chester Pennsylvania Mark involved Student Govern ment Association National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society school newspaper debate team also active Catholic Youth Organization Boy Scouts Senior Patrol Leader Joel Grasmeyer freshman Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana studying Aerospace Engineering Grand Rapids Michi gan native received $6000 scholarship fund Joel world-class Free Flight modeler member United States Junior Free Flight Team competed World Championships Yugoslavia also enjoys RC Sailplane CL Stunt CL Combat flying As member Grand Valley Michigan RC Club Western Michigan Free Flight Club has taken part school demonstrations assisted students developed interest modeling An outstanding student Calvin Christian High School Grand ville Michigan Joel listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Soci ety four years track team debate team ski club Other activities included Civil Air Patrol Grand Rapids Astro nomical Association Grand Rapids Audubon Society Raymond jungmann Buckholts Texas awarded $3000 freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Texas A&M University College Station An avid RC modeler Raymonds recent accomplishment scratch-built Roun Tuit member Milam County Texas Aeromodelers regular participant flight demonstrations local contests Raymond graduated valedictorian CH Yoe High School Cameron Texas National Merit Semi-Finalist twoyear member National Honor Society also active member 4-H Future Farmers America FFA During holiday season spreads cheer visiting local nursing homes singing Christmas carols Andrew Kenedy junior Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy New York received $3000 Florence Kentucky native has dou ble major Aeronautical Engineering Biology ranked top student university Andrew enjoys building repairing models recently complet ing construction first Pattern ship also has scratch-built Italian Fibrini T-34 Mentor enjoys instructing beginners participating static displays contests serves secre tary treasurer aeromodeling club college 1989 graduate Boone County High School Florence Ken tucky Andrew has received nearly 60 awards certificates accomplishments academics music athletics has studied played classical guitar 12 years also member hockey teams won several state titles Andrew Kenedys photo will appear next month James Stewart Missou Ia Montana awarded $6000 com mittee freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Iowa State University Ames James has diverse interest model aviation has built flown gas-powered Electric models RC Gliders Helicopters Free Flight models member Big Sky Aeromodelers sists beginners participates various club meets contests First class Sacred Heart High School Missoula Montana James involved variety school activities member National Honor Society four years Academic State Team three years also involved Student Gov ernment Association debate team math science clubs athletic interests included track cross country boxing teams Eagle Scout participated Annual Christmas Food Drive VISION community service class sisted elderly Continued page 83 82 Model Aviation Muncie Back 1960s first envisioned Academy-owned facility considered designing complex building house Headquarters museum flying site dream almost came fruition Springfield Ohio the late 1970s number reasons decided build Headquarters facility Reston Virginia put flying site idea hold As AMA grew assumed larger role national modeling activ ity need site reconsidered So after widely publicizing intentions established Site Acquisition Committee scoured country suitable site did choose Muncie two principal reasons Mun cie physically center population United States fact 60 percent US population lives within 600 miles Muncie means large percentage AMAs membership has relatively easy access events held site Second Muncie did find community firmly committed supporting relocation operation has greatly eased burden packaging properties several different owners securing purchase fair market price obtaining proper zoning easing concerns facilitys neighbors providing financial support etc want national flying site will certainly ease burden hosting Nationals once site has developed its full potential will also allow us make money opera tion rather lose money often case fact Na tionals currently conducted such burden almost hooves us discontinue event unless have tenable site arrangement Muncie will certainly site Nationals 1992 Scale World Championships already scheduled Muncie site will available kinds events expect have waiting list its use Such events expected pay own costs plan host national symposia Already works flyin/symposium noise reduction held spring 92 Aeromodeling research cannot done Reston also ing planned Most important however national aeromodeling center fo cus growth acceptance public activity similar what EAAs Oshkosh facility does want American public view aeromodeling thriving quality activity confi dent center will greatly aid image investment future also intent eventually locate Headquarters functions Muncie using equity Reston ease transfer Once activities place cohesive efficient operation will possible anticipate reducing yearly overall operating costs Beyond Muncie intent invest sites across country resources will allow certainly possible provide site club plan use resources leverage site acquisi tions whenever possible Certainly greater public acceptance large part leverage will help convince local authorities meet needs modelers through use public lands have evidence such acceptance exists intend build success AMAs Marketing Department Reston can supply materi als can also meet local authorities needed help ac quire flying sites also aggressively market aeromodeling media So invest single site rather sites time simply honest opinion can achieve profound long-term benefit funds available doing way re alize somethose immediate desperate need sitemay disagree premise Council certainly sympa thizes feeling convinced long term course have taken will have best long-term benefit AMA Dues Adjustment Council recently made some adjustments membership rates two primary reasons 1 The rates place some categories simply werent paying costs processing membership applications some instances did adequately cover benefits received 2 Because members opt receive Model Aviation de cided stop publishing separate copies AMA News section sent no publication categories actions will give magazine higher quality mix AMA other news restraints finite AMA News section will able produce better magazine save overall publi cation costs never attempt cover up sugar-coat dues crease some categories some irate letter-writers have claimed Council conducts its business according by-laws em power Council set reasonable dues rates well conduct other business Obviously want maintain organization healthy serves its members best ability does hurt accused dastardly underhanded practices few members have claimed have never seen instance tenure AMA Council works hard remun eration Council members modelers just like cer tainly have best interests modelers heart poll membership item business could never accomplish anything Council has same problems legislative bodies have country understanding will people represent same time working common good have look whole picture rather dividual hardships really think membership would vote dues increase course Its like taxes nobody likes taxed necessity government provide ser vices need spite increase dues rates small percentage AMA members money spend membership whale bar gain insurance benefits alone provide liability accident death theft insurance paltry sum club flying field property owner also covered have just received renewal notice FAA $250000 p01 icy covers accident death riding certified air plane no others costs over $200 above beyond cost membership categories received rate increase Senior Cit izens Im Ive received letters accusing us dastardly things Some claim will have give up hobby because dues increase have hard time believing want best bargain can get everything spend money mod elers getting terrific bargain Try getting much insurance such low cost anywhere else dont think should subsidize some membership catego ries would unfair rest membership did crease dues Open category far largest seg ment membershipLi ScholarshipCont pg 82 Additionally Joel Grasmeyer James Stewart awarded $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Scholarship Fund fund sponsored Toledo Weak Signals AMA-chartered club given top candidates Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund Continued page 84 January 1992 83 PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 go again Before column done Ill surely ac cused lawyer-bashing dont know explain situation some people interpreting way Frankly have lot respect legal profession its system luris prudence have little trouble short its system allows abuse have trouble dealing law yers themselves lawyers apply system clients greatest advantage Sometimes may seem unfair its necessarily lawyers fault working Id want loophole explored decide would advantage after thats what am paying subject month new waiver AMA members re quired sign membership application renewal applica tions hardly hit mailboxes hell-raising started number people seem have difficulty understanding what waiver says some have misinterpreted saying insurance coverage has eliminated case read carefully will find waives right sue AMA itself negligence has absolutely nothing insurance coverage ability potentially recover da mages another AMA member under AMA insurance cover age waiver reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aer onautics Incorporated liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused negligence will stop right now read again will see doesnt have anything insurance What says wont hold AMA self responsible accident suffer personal injury property damage alleging AMA negligent An example would buddys RC trainer went out control hit causing severe injuries could still po tentially recover damages under AMA insurance could additionally sue AMA negligence pro tecting accident grounds alleging negligence against AMA could nearly anything failure provide cage protect failure require fail-safe equipment wherein throttle would automatically retard resulting lessening severity grievous injuries client honor al lowing use frequencies known used other services extremes go far have someone able proclaim AMA negligent failure control automobiles parking lot chartered club involved accident fact AMA itself no control situation seems matter little seems matter AMA has deep pockets waiver attempt protect future insurance being jeopar dized cases attempt hold AMA directly liable seek damages AMA itself limited insurance cov erage total assets AMA itself AMA membership organization its members have put lot hard-earned money insurance program AMAs off ic ers elected members doing level best see insurance plan along other assets AMA reality belong its members thats protected allow assets become victim cases whole insurance plan will fall suspect entire hobby/sport model aviation could fall AMA must protect its assets order able continue protect personal assets limit insurance coverage right continue enjoy pas time So far column shouldnt have upset too lawyers audience now.. age-old saying goes some thing like have lawyer have opinion have two have argument Waivers tricky things write openers waivers usually governed laws individual state Therefore need certain language ensure effec tiveness varies state state hand courts seem tend enforce waivers written legalese language indecipherable common man other hand like claim cornerstone enforcement signed waiver whether individual signing understood what signing Its epitome Catch 22 Making matters complicated fact states dont have specific statutes regarding waivers usually rely case law determine validity laymens terms best can understand describe previous court case de cided issue enforceability waiver has set prece dent therefore decision effect becomes law Future pending cases same set facts would ruled same way based law Please bear gets complicated key por tion above portion sentence says same set facts general facts generally changed precedent applicable case must heard its own merits read involving dollars As can well ima gine precedents have set some states appear contradict other have involved fact pattern very slightly different writing waiver important try evaluate set words have found effective enforced previous case ones werent state different some com promise necessary certain words key states waiver worded effective way legal sense comes quite long approaching full page also faced decision whether include club site owner waiver As can see adoption liability waiver compli cated process cannot taken lightly motion made Executive Council adopt waiver purposely did present copy pro posed waiver fact hadnt seen myself rather asked approve waiver developed lawyers warned would quite long approximately full page made no pretense trying hide anything rather expressed concern document presented amateur editing doc ument would result its being made less effective legal sense would have admit would have guilty anyone editing thats purposely hadnt seen document EC passed motion cant remember what margin off running attorneys presented waiver HQ inclusion 1992 renewal package HQ staff concerned sheer size document would create situation people might renew HQ initiated rewrite What evolved two waiv ers first single sentence waiver printed renewal application second longer sanctioned events attorneys have agreed it attitude re write could dilute effectiveness waiver somewhat acceptable think HQ wrong change waiver statement can understand concern could have nega tive effect renewals Its classic case deciding what im portant selling product case memberships protect ing yourself future lawsuits Only time will tell predict subject will re-visited lot future few may have recently received Alert Regarding Insur ance Coverage letter AMA member attorney letter based upon misunderstanding language intent waiver see above reference two attorneys after con versation yours truly has acknowledged misunderstand ing letter stated Based representations intent waiver part Statement have come realize interpretation put Alert incorrect sometimes may seem AMAs EC stumbling around dark can assure working hard best interests mind few decisions clear cut easy may appear someone hasnt heard sides argumentIZ Scholarship Cont pg 83 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund established 1987 memory Grants achievements full-scale model avi ation Scholarship applicants must high school graduates cur rently enrolled university program also required have involved some type modeling activity within past three years Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee approved AMAs Executive Council Further information concerning AMAs scholarship programs can obtained contacting AMA Headquarters Scholarship Applica tions 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750EZ 84 Model Aviation exciting events have keeping office busy month An operational plan budget have developed AMA-hosted Scale World Championships next August Various de tails concerning cost entry housing transportation site formation presented FAI Paris November Meanwhile 1992 AMA operational budget prepared office delivered Finance Committee September Assembling annual budget AMA no easy matter hours spent department heads reviewing year-to-date ex penses projected 1991 expenses comparing cost projec tions conditions following year Service maintenance contracts insurance policies utilities taxes supply costs airfare increases among wide variety expenses taken account budget prepared reviewed several times detail submitted Finance Committee later meets HQ review entire process Finance Committee meeting Sat urday October 12 successful twelve-hour affair now re vised copy 1992 AMA budget will presented AMA Ex ecutive Council November 9 final approval lot time has spent Scale World Champion ships HQ has made considerable efforts continue reviews operations improvements procedures Meanwhile time has devoted reviewing overseeing development AMAs property Indiana addition monthly review construction companys work date constant flow grant applications easements secure permits obtain schedule maintain During past month planning meeting held 1992 National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Next paid visit Reno-style Air Races California way very successful Congratulations CD John Elliott Following event just 140 miles away served jury member F2D team trials Vacavilleanother successful event Congratulations CD John Salvin Another project has required attention last 30 days preparation agenda November Executive Council meeting information architect John Hunton have reviewed finalized input development Muncie site endeavoring price schedule improve ments asked Special Interest Groups AMA members around country above addition full-time job managing supervising AMA HQ operations briefly mentioned Nationals planning meeting 1992 Na tional Model Airplane Championships will held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts June 20-29 Westover AFB able accommodate events means will return com bined Nationals format sincere thanks Special Inter est Group representatives AMA members attended meeting worked hard select various flying site locations determine optimum flight schedule events will third Nationals held Westover other two among largest Nationals ever held 1992 Nationals ex pected larger AMA members happy re turn Westover recall 83 85 Nationals excellent championship events writing 1992 renewal process well under way re newals mailed last week September end first full week October over 24000 renewals re ceived HQ Fifteen percent renewals took advantage Renew-for-2 option between 1000 6000 applications ar rived day renewals being handled HQ use outside service lockbox expect work some overtime order keep up renewals avoid delayed ser vice members good news year AMA members seem inclined remember sign renewal application Last year several thou sand dollars spent postage return applications sig natures less positive news apparently some con fusion over three minor items first involves confusion between Eye-Denta card Vision Wear card Vision Wear card gives AMA members discount purchasing eyeglasses mailed AMA members license card Eye-Denta card thick plastic AMA membership card can used fre quency clip Vision Care card free Eye-Denta card costs $10 Another irritant new Youth Membership rate $14 cludes subscription ModelAviation magazine letters have indicated members dont have problem paying $14 Juniors simply want second copy Model Avia tion Upon hearing second subscription may sent school library members choice problem disappears cases may premature suspect Executive Council re view will take place shortly possibility Family membership family being same name same address will offered renewal small problem end can help some cases AMA member signs signature portion renewal form mails alone cases have no name no address no AMA number no check no credit card number trace piece paper signature scrawl have no way knowing renewal whether payment has received whether its free renewals being set aside Seen above road being built through Muncie site begin ning northwest part site winding through exit midpoint eastern border large cleared portion center first flying site parking lots feel cases have heard AMA three weeks please call write membership department case make sure fill name ad dress renewal form end September made visit Muncie Indiana check construction progress quality work ironwork place building process being closed Additionally roadway final grade being prepared surfacing able first time drive road constructing stand first AMA flying site took breath away realize fully no way photographs videos writing may column could make anyone else fully appre ciate size scope project AMA must everything within its ability get members site can appreciate firsthand has previously mentioned magazine National Newsletter videos will Grand Opening cel ebration site next year mention black-tie Dedication Dinner Saturday night Grand Opening weekend However after experiencing site having op portunity visualize its scope own thinking has changed fully intend go next meeting AMA Executive Coun cil ask format Saturday night dinner changed buying tickets securing guest speakers etc open informal celebration free members sincerely believe Continued page 88 January 1992 85 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Overhead shot showing iron work up new Muncie Museum building ConnecOcut Maine Massaduselts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vmoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1826 Duxbury MA 02331 hI 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33Ash StTownsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 MC McGoffin 8 Robinson St Hoohon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 Hiyh St Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator GeonQe Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Championship Unlimited RC Races months column will pri marily devoted because first its type held Madera California airport October 3-6 1991 pilot air craft licensed qualify order race done Thursday Friday actual races held Saturday Sunday aircraft competing $25000 cash prizes modeled after aircraft qualified race unlimited ra ces Reno maximum weight 55 pounds fueled ready take-off no restrictions engines different types used Wingspan least 100 scale out lines maintained three classes Gold Silver Bronze Qualifying times used determine class aircraft would fly course went around three pylons measured Times varied about 75 mph 135 mph attrition rate air craft quite high must remembered much equip ment technology event being used first time landing gear seemed give fliers considerable trouble event sponsored Cliff Adams Tom Easterday very professionally done Tom Cliff people assisted deserve considerable credit creating very successful event able stick around Sundays activities dont have final resultsD Left right Tern Parola Loraine Hartranft Kelly Hartranft three staff handled administrative duties competitor re ceived plaque Loraine holding Reno racer Dreadnought type aircraft model rac ers patterned after However models P 51s various versions A-26 Douglas Invader owned Bill Hempel seemed have con siderable trouble left engine airplane still flew very well engine pilot flew airplane Gold Class 86 Model Aviation model Dreadnought being preparuu nor quatinying nis before shot after shot model Dreadnought i-n- iger ust owned David Bridi aircraft transported forced pick favorite airplane event would probably beautiful seemed verywell prepared Unfortunately another before picture Bonnie Wilber Barb Krafft admiring trophies Trophies along cash awarded First Second Third class Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Ditnbar WV 25064 Nelsen Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathswsy 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Macmu OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendate Ave Maple OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweil Cl Bensatem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency coordinator John Coole 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Foil PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Todays youthHow interest model aviation ques tion has reviewed numerous times local district na tional modeling groups District Ill attempting provide some stimulus problem As mentioned last months column Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters scheduled provide model-based seminar Pennsylvanias technology teachers ef fort will provide information suggestions using model aero nautics classroom early October District Vice President attended aero space seminar Penn State University program sponsored Johns Hopkins University directed toward recruiting gifted stu dents college aerospace programs students exhibited unbe lievable interest expertise aerospace programs Penn State students displayed some college activities cluded program called Ecsel challenge class de sign build full-scale soaring aircraft doing model aircraft will extensively used design evaluation Several innovative ideas will evolve thiswatch updates club can become involved education special program di rected toward science technology industrial arts would receive positive recognition almost school administrators Several districts clubs already provide programscan help Several months ago computerized bulletin board Mi ami RC Club mentioned board appears very worth contains some great graphics can now reached new telephone number 513 426-4050 Use BBS free hours Monday through Thursday 600 pm micni1t 600 pm Friday through Sunday midnight July 21 date Johnstown RC Clubs Invitational FunFly Picnic tenth consecutive year club has graciously invited areas RC clubs fun-filled day flying food fun Special guest AVP Jay Mealy Clearfield ad dition offering unlimited use beautiful flying site Johnstown club provided food drinks attending Allegheny RC Specialties provided prizes folqwing pictures expose event above information supplied Jim Duncan Indiana Flyers Club gesture thanks hospitality Johnstown Great idea Jim Mall shows very positive winter activity Keystone Radio Control Society Hummelstown Pennsylvania utilizes Colonial Park Mall Harrisburg its event effort shown Henry Spanglers Frank Sheesleys pictures Tamecats built Bill Morris Jim Nowak Jim Enterline Frank Sheesley August 10 1991 Central Penn Hobbies Starhawk Mfg spon sored fun fly West Shore Flying Clubs field Harrisburg little twist contest Central Penn Hobbies held beauty contest Starhawk poster girl winner moved Atlantic City try Eastern Miss Starhawk title Below Dave Bush stands center beauties left right Nancy Samento Missy Goodling Dave Bush Summer Smith Stacy Price Besides beauty contest great fun-fly contest evolved Bob Rachauss picture shows some contest activity May Santa bring things fly January 1992 87 Keystone Tamecats Honest Jim Nowaks Gee Bee Central Penns beauty contest Johnstown boys Hangar talk Fun-fly activity Happy holidays Flying sites Academy continues grow growth comes need flying sites clubs addressing need achieving great results question have answer obtain field Just what will club piece land goal hack grass strip out land cut little bit grass task quite simple truly wish make flying site have bit consider before completing site much can much will cost club District IV has some answers may benefit East Duplin Model Aviators located area Beulaville North Carolina has what just may ways best facility District facility has cost club members very little ex cept lot hard work club members abilities have used generate lot community support wasnt case having piece public property provided model aircraft use has great influence club goes thing have county both provide landfill make improvements quite another thing own Various fund-raising efforts donations businesses have made possible make improvements otherwise fairly commonplace flying site club has running water electricity field has enabled have clubhouse meetings other activities clubhouse insulated air conditioned well furnished includes two full rest rooms well-equipped lunch counter food preparation area field has grass runway ample pit area impound shelter chain link fence runs full length flight line includes something unique model aircraft field club sold advertising plates mounted along fence part campaign build site plates sold one-time charge type campaign made possible build outstand ing field Visitors area ought contact Bryson Houston di rections pay club visit will see can improve own facility Bryson can reached PO Box 324 Beulavlle NC 28518 Its well worth taking look option forming associations clubs especially met ropolitan areas becoming very important asset looking flying sites being done Northern Virginia Maryland North Carolina excellent statewide organization time has recent talk re-forming Virginia mak ings such group too faded away thrust two earlier groups coordinate activities especially contests ra tionale having such groups now obtain flying sites local group such Northern Virginia Association Model Aviation Clubs excellent body have dealing county city officials group can have advisors differ ent categories interest spokesperson responsible neg otiations follow manner get best planning avoid dissension dealing political body awful lot good land out could using problem convincing authorities best user land exactly large association can vital importance Any time can bring large numbers together have much better opportunity success Make sure plans complete make presentation options covered certain everyone understands cost labor coming projects developed Cooperation works both directions present state economy could some benefit clubs should take look local situation see just what status park land other public property time Some land may use because cuts personnel services have prevented adequate maintenance club may able ex change maintenance contract usage rights Check out club successful its efforts obtain flying site should document procedure Send AMA Headquar ters help build up file methodology point may come could added updated Flying Site Handbook data could put together manner would greatly simplify work clubs future Flying sites undoubtedly critical area concern model aviation Clubs need contact Marketing/PR group Geoff Styles Headquarters ques tions come up topic An abundance material personal assistance available Geoff has working rapport federal state organizations FAA UAV meeting about UAVs will held Washington Several years ago topic came up some discussion about line would drawn between model aircraft UAVs Nothing came time appeared some models would overlap realm UAVs come under FAA control would very desirable us Geoff Styles has invited attend upcoming meeting Several committees will established look overall picture will go unknown Geoff has excellent relationship FAA interests coincide FAA both have vested interest avi ation flight safety Much UAV program today owes lot its model aviation heritage Aircraft design engine development ra dio control systems flying techniques have roots model aviation could use term miniature however accurate today have aircraft comparable size weight UAVs Anyway watch information subject Geoff Academy Sound Cont pg 79 never comes cost manufacturers large gas en gines dont provide adequate mufflers engine offer aftermarket items manufacturer person can read ily design test market efficient muffler engine should demand done aftermarket also somewhat lacking interim will need purchase units pro vide good exhaust sound-level suppression alternative make own custom unit advan tage can customize particular installation need large propellers better fit requirements ef ficiency low sound levels will become apparent bet ter mufflers provided still looking information classes mufflers both manufactured home-brew will proposals next Executive Council meeting offer some incentive advances technology Drop us note have some thoughts get ting quiet Executive Director cont pg 85 should everything power get people site firsthand think time quit talking start doing site will wonders AMA model building flying country will demonstrate hobby viable sport recreational activity As springboard other regional sites model cities counties states Muncie site will significant figure growth aeromodeling Yes still nay-sayers detractors Some people odds either selection site develop ment property same ones back 1982 said AMA should continue rent property downtown Washington DC should waste money buying property Reston Vir ginia Time has proven Virginia purchase stroke genius facility Virginia has leveraged occasion provide AMA membership liability insurance beginning see recurrence 1982 crisis mentality itself American phenomenon mentality usually volves self-proclaimed advocacy group probably wellmeaning perhaps obsessed perceived problem licen ses itself perform study presents problem other members and/or club newsletters Print journalists informed new crisis letters editor begin appear other maga zines point advocacy proclaim grass roots movement demands changes problem crisis-mongering places priorities exaggerated problems important ones sparks ques Continued page 90 88 Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Norlh Carolina / Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT rd Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidenis Robert E Bahera 117 Dtis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 OtO-035e Bob Champine 205 riptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rich Christoph 1348 Comberiand Dr Harrisorborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doo Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 10809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27020 Freseecv Ceeritinater Paul Yacobecci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5086 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puarto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszenacz 3626 Raschwocd Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola R 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St Giboonoille FL 33534 Guotavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Guapsabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard jaclrson 2118 Thorolee Dr. N Charleston 50 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brock Girde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Teny Rirnerl 367 Orange Ave Baidrels FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Freqoency Coordinator Bornio Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Emergency I elected represent terests District V members Recently Council motion passed requiring Jun iors family pay $14 instead $7 thus receive Model Aviation magazine though another identical issue al ready being sent Open member same family Thus two issues will show up same house month necessary example Terry Martin Birmingham tells doesnt need two mags month Hes sending eight-year-old sons dues old $7 rate avoid losing good future members infuriating present Open members am agenda next Council meeting attempt change inequity An important new AMA Associate VP has assigned Mobile area help serve south Alabama Eugene Mathis Daphne Alabama member BARCS club has agreed help out Eugene P 40 fighter pilot WW II also flew B-29s retired Colonel flying B-47s has RC since 1957 last weekend Ive driven first Mont gomery Alabama Atlanta cover fun-flys report week end before drove Fort McCIellen visit Control Line Stunt contest Sunday two fun-flys Huntsville other Tullahoma Tennessee day before week before went two contests South Carolina Radio Control Pylon Race Quickie 500 Greenville South Carolina Quarter-Scale Giant affair Thats seven contests three weeks Dont ask maybe Im like friend Reggie Key awa just like really big prob lem need four pages mag month show whats going Pictured above happy familyoriented group involved Control Line Stunt snapped Fort McClellen Ala bama little girl middle Brandi Garrison standing next mother Tammy Husband David holding Cody Garrison Dondi front holding legendary Nobler model attended Lee Websters Tullahoma Ten nessee Free Flight affair August 24 Lees affair gets bigger year people show up fly Everybody runs contest fun-fly knows has headquarters somewhere field rec ords kept heavy deci sions no appeal earth made Lee Websters heart beat headquarters keeps contest go ing like supposed go Pictured above Mattie Schulz Molly Webster running everything sight So much whos first/in charge/running things meet couple weeks ago ran very good friend seen 15 years Mr Gail Jacobson Atlanta Last time saw Gail awarding Atlanta RC Club AMA Award Excellence currently highest award AMA has chartered club couple weeks after Free Flight contest Lee Webster held another RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly also Tullahoma dif ferent site dignified woman left Miss Lucy Ann LeMaster Sheffield Al abama has crowded Mr John Bar tlebaugh Gallatin Tennessee Both Lee Websters first annual Giant Fun Fly Tullahoma Tennessee Al Newton Man chester invited Everybody good time August 311 drove Panama City Flor ida get report Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Labor Day Jumbo Fly-In Meet Carolyn Manning Don Moody Hollywood Florida Greenville South Carolina Quickee 500 Py- very very successful tly-in Everybody Ion RC Race Don has Rossi 40 little fun fun family relaxing beairplane told will go 150 mph hind biplane Meet Jodie Jay 13 calls plane Moody Special John Juchniewicz Lynn Haven Florida January 1992 89 ts mass Iauncn ott UoIIIwocKs Lee weosters annual i-ree -tigno contest ugus Tullahoma Tennessee Everybody lets go same time last down wins Lee has actively involved sponsoring/CDing FF contest exactly 30 years stant snap chucking same time following important modelers participating including limited Tom Hepler George Perryman John Blair Wayne Brock Dick Hall Mike Hines Randall Hopkins Carl Loehle Dr George Shacklett Marc Smith OC Stew art Bob Thoren dont see George Batiuk anywhere better include Georges name safe dont want George mad Whenever speak Radio Control ban quet always tell RC enthusiasts theres nothing Free Flight just wind em up let em go won cares Look good time everybody having During Labor Day weekend able attend QSPRAs Rac ing event Ashland Kentucky found kind racing very en joyable airplanes slower through pylons allowing us keep up excitement generated As learned fellas drawback cost Unfortunately model/engine combinations actually cost fly mula 1 Racers Its four-cycle 120 sitting up front Some guys looking using 90 two-cycle engines help decrease some cost Some dont like idea looks like good idea help generate interest needed keep event alive Im sure will figure something out too much fun just dwin dle nothing After left Ashland dropped Morehead Kentucky some Sunday sport flying found several modelers enjoying pleasant afternoon talked lot about models full-size air craft Before visit over volunteered take young lady up ride Cheetah first ride small airplane think real treat Shortly after head home having another great day some really nice people next weekend found Crawfordsville Indiana citys Airport Appreciation Day Sugar Creek guys models display treated visitors some fine flying didnt bring model Cheetah display ramp Amazingly Grumman day Thanks old Charlie did get some flying Granted didnt fly very long sure rusty skills too obvious Besides wanted see Charlie get some flight time Crawfordsville asked see new site re quest quickly accepted given nickel tour place typical site would find rural area plenty room two neatly mowed runways lot corn Need less say club very proud site should Oh yeah owners pretty darned good too understand no rent cant get much better Weekend three spent doing some activities around home locals Lew McFarland has opened new hobby shop airport keep Cheetah spent some time event Saturday Sunday hosted model full-size fly-in kick things off also spent little time fun-fly put Brax ton Flyers few miles up road planned trip Muncie picnic son find model lost cornfield found model lost fine meal Weekend four time make up trip Champaign Illi nois missed earlier year Champaign County RC Club sponsoring Giant Scale fly-in thought would good time get up Boy am glad did event hopping got sky already full models guys came fly spent fine day watching some really good flying Unfortunately leave before pig roast heard quite good Ive trying lose some weight guess its better did leave Hey ever get chance fly fellas fine hosts hope fly-in will first go trips Im often asked what think flying site Needless say club generally proud show off site should Well found best sites Ive seen long time Champaign club operating off old reclaimed landfill about 90 acres area 20 acres main tain Its city-owned far enough out town prevent sound problems lease has token fee dollar per year have lots closely mowed grass two hard-surface runways large pavil ion plenty picnic tables block building has tele phone refrigerator operations large block building used store two tractors plenty room fly over bothering anybody What setup Are proud site bet Thats travel month fact think will slowing down rest year give Cheetah rest need some catch-up modeling get some planes ready next year Mark want good fleet next year Right now old birds getting pretty shabby district has new officer Luther Akemon has taken licopter Contest Board position mentioned few months back Al though relatively new Helicopter competition does fly Helicopters willing learn about administrative side competition has allowed competitors thing out having endure chore voting rules Its best leave some other guy Right Well maybe Luther will give impartial vote always looking matters Welcome aboard Luther Gosh Ive run out words means its photo time couple photos ships showed up mall show hosted Sugar Creek RC Club Crawfordsville Indiana Thanks Richard Shuler sharing us District VP next sign new home Ev ansville RCMAC Evansville Indiana new site now use Executive DirectorCont pg 88 tioning organizations credibility demeans Aca demy managed social fictions social facts hear new crisis modeling public should ask lawyers question Cui bono gains Are advocates knowl edgeable position spotlight effect place Cui Bono Chinese word crisis composed two picture-characters meaning danger other meaning opportunity time discuss concept real property its effect aeromodeling Next month will attempt clarify what owner ship property Reston Indiana means average flierEI 90 Model Aviation Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI VicePresident P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 18061 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettet 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Fienisuant MO 63034 Dub & Scott Justice 156 South Fruezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 16061 21h St Bedford IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jefferson KansasCity MO 64114 BiltZimmer Boo72Varna1L61375 Fr q aency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginuville MO 64037 Heme 19161594-2481 Werk 18161594-7121 Fax 18161594-776 Enough now Its difficult believe four weeks have zoomed its time column again Must because have playing catch up everywhere now health nearing normal now maybe better normal winter also zooming looks like will early too have very little planned build ing bench except Old-lime CL Stunt ship Blue Pants UKdesign flew UK Nationals late 1950s am going fly Stunt Chicopee Nationals try enjoy have received several letters read few newsletters prob lems clubs have members refuse follow field rules include instances repeated flying drinking beer flying over areas designated taboo ignoring frequency control several other actions will have caused loss clubs flying fields have always said recreation very sel dom meet modeler turkey sure take prize So what can AMA clubs heck lot jerking guys AMA membership might aggravate problem ejec tee drives along nearby road transmitter takes some similar destructive action hammer have yet would take look carefully explaining member prob lems associated losing field maybe research possi bility legal action Ho-hum Anyone out some addi tional suggestions District Seven patches now available AMA HQ will looking reasonable source decals follow next year can proud being first district individual patch can follow matching decal Nope will get t shirt cap business have calls letters concerning increase Junior Senior Senior Citizen membership rates mostly con cerning problem extra copies Model Aviation house Well can take advantage surplus magazine problem donating local school institution choice Sim ply send note AMA HQ Membership Department state want 1992 subscription magazine sent ______ name Membership Department will take care will recognized recipient informed transaction will helping promote hobby locality Art Slagle looking site Michigan hold NSS Cham pionships have suggested contact clubs mailing have site available send note can pass Art years contest trail has ended except few winter events Indoor ones rolling along Jim Tesen Indian City Presi dent planning hold Pattern seminar Novice Sports man classes going hold low-key event February 2 Taylor Michigan helping him information call 313 479-4328 will sending mailing local clubs well visited Muncie site few weeks ago its well its way Boy road onto General Purpose flying site over mile long its within site roof being screwed onto 25000 sq ft Museum building extremely exciting see air amount dirt being scraped moved see still acreage waiting reworked near future will heck fine modeling site can show whole USA world important modeling necessary rec reational educational activity letter AMA HQ followed up members idea forming associations increase local power clubs Strange thing immediately wondered AMA HQ has have no less seven associations district AMRCC being vogue over 25 years So seems logical HQ should have tap listing associations districts further help modelers Im going push get Reston few weeks District Roundup Detroit RCC has neat section its Motor City Ex haust Bob Kuczynski relates history club lly have Denny Sunbeam newsletter Sudbusters Uh garbage production Tigers Tail Bald Eagles View Fennville Flying Tigers Nuff said tric fliers can contact Ken Myers 1911 Brashaw Ct Walled Lake Ml 48390 Laird puts out Ann Arbor Falcons newsletter unique tonguein-cheek commentary events r Valley Flyers have installed sprinkler system field Wayne Hilgart Tom OBrien Wayne Dempze Don Danczyk committeeing has way control help spectators eventsNorm Sorensen spec tator director Michael has generated list FCC licensed sta tions Minnesota published MAAC newsletter other reason have association area e new publication Astrowingology Dan Gilbert Wisconsin Astrowings includes detailed instruction sheet mower Moines Modelaires sent group Woodward State Hospital PR went over first class Ladybird pilot now fly ing Frankenmuth field Congrats Amy Heine E January 1992 91 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bawdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valiey MN 55427 PrAussrance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr. Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 Shorewood Bivd Milwaukee Wi 53211 Jesa Lasik 305 Pstti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr. Waterloo 1A50701 Ron Sears132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mt48054 Freqoency Coordinators IWast Bat Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L East Bert Kelly PD Bax39001Redford Ml 48239 Les Girls Midwest Q500 Karen Veager left now Ex pert Class Kathy Waters middle CD Bob Hisey paI haInr CD Cathy Waters Rex Knepper took First Place Mid nnn Timers lap counters Midwest 0500 Excellent worker turn out Dustin Buescher MARCS Wisconsin Scale Rally Akannas Loensana Nsa Mexico Oetahuma Texas Dick Rotaky immaculate F-86F model model has func tional wheel brakes speed air brakes Dick duplicated closely possible full-scale speed brake system F-Se Including hinge lines angles location geometry actu ator cylinder Works very well model weighs 145 lb pow ered KBV 82 Newark Texas Ninth Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Dawn Buckley Contest Director Mid-Cities RC Club hosted over 80 pilots almost 100 ducted fan models Copeland Field site near Newark Texas fan-fly event still has no rival Some very innovative ideas construction tech niques used models really enjoy seeing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models comparing notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Left Ralph Blase Loxahatchee Florida beautiful Cobra paint job model fantastic have see color appreciate work went paint scheme model powered OS 91 engine Right George Miller Custom RC Air craft new YF-22 Air Force ATF wingspan 52 length model 76 fan unit Byron Rossi 90 enaine Dower Dawn Buckley Contest Director Ninth Annual Greater South west Fan-Fly Yellow Aircraft A-4 Beautiful model Left Bill Rutherford Jimmy Miller A4 powered OPS 82 flight box model sitting work art Bill will build custom flight boxes individuals want something can stand abuse looks good boxes extremely light size cradle legs fold up easy transportation boxes strong can sit Bill will custom paint box suit fancy fact difficult tell whether boxes made metal wood Beautiful workmanship information contact Bill PO Box 160831 Austin TX 7871 60831 tel 328 328-0157 Right Harry Wood Long Beach Califor nia 09-powered MiG 15 model has Kress fan unit pro pulsion Model flew very well Mark Frankel Ardmore Pennsylvania 1A-scaie Skyray model weighs 18 lb uses OS 91 propulsion package Mark really strives make model serious competition machine David Hudson F-i 17A Stealth Jet model Two Pico 80 en gines power Byrojet fans 92 Model Aviation V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District Viii Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chsck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glens Gresees 10224 Keslee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Run Stanlieltt 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Deha St Pasadesa TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Deputy CoordInator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgelon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coorstlnaturs INorthl Joe DuMond 1830 Che Chase Carroliton TX 75006 ISouth tim Ahrunx 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Some scale workmanship went uIcKs I--sw- cocptt strumentation lettering fuselage Don Yockey Fort Worth Texas JHH F9F-4 Panther Pow ered 0S 91 engine driving Dynamax fan unit District doings n will get some pictures report about club ac tivities seems stand out Such following report Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Associated Modelers Colorado put its best foot forward past August hosting air show over 20 teen adult handi-campers counselors Colorado Easter Seal Rocky Mountain Village event held August 10 1991 over 40 Arvada members turning out make spectacular exciting day trip campers counselors enthusiasm effort put forth everyone involved exemplifies spirit Arvada club modeling community program included 90minute air show lunch actual stick time visitors Kadet Seniors trainer systems over no needed pat back know job well done some very worthy people Months planning preceded event people exerted effort above beyond call duty during field clean up week prior special effort put some folks now affectionately referred aquatic weed-whackers During pouring rain relentlessly continued work order dress up Sullivan Field Endless planning meetings practice sessions culminated produce first-class event effort universal support membership families local hobby stores filled gaps weather perfect visitors arrived following brief check-in things got underway campers counselors onlookers treated spectacular air show model planes Helicopters program included barnstorming biplanes Quickie Racers Scale replicas such quarter-scale Fokker tri plane Helicopters Pattern ships Giant-Scale smokers spec tators thrilled simulated dog fights low inverted passes mini-paratroopers awesome aerobatics crowd spoofed time camp counselors participated impromptu flying lesson Transmitter hand counselor received verbal flying instructions ex perienced Arvada pilot secretly maintained control Things appeared nearly hopeless point plane went wild spin erratic flying cured paper sack placed over pseudo-pilots head Much surprise everyone gag ended real pilot joined counselor flight line return plane safe sound During air show program Arvada members also busy giv ing one-on-one instruction campers preparation actual flight Special care courtesy used phys ical ability varied individual Others stood answered questions show progressed finale show cut bit short both Giant-Scale smokers met up unexpected difficulties Byron Christen Eagle went dead stick shortly after takeoff landed safely Midwest Gi ant Sweet n Low managed few blazing fly-bys smoke before very low roll ended rather severe unintentional land ing No disappointed though show rousing success complimentary lunch served up under tents awnings offering welcome break sun Hot dogs beans chips variety soft drinks menu turned out per fect day picnic Sullivan Field Campers counselors pilots helpers amply fed courtesy AAM local restaura teur last count included over 60 people Following lunch several Kadet Seniors rigged trainer systems flight instruction program pilot plus instructor assigned system everyone would get chance fly Campers counselors alike got about five minutes stick time judging excitement thrill eyes well worth effort As person came away flight line received set wings certificate honorary RC pilot rubber band model event recorded cameras awards ceremony copies delivered campers couple days later campers left field vowing return again next year campers counselors heard say best day trip ever exciting rewarding day Arvada Modelers well Planning executing program magnitude worthwhile group close home espe cially fulfilling quiet show gratitude among participants thanks anyone needed feeling pits sto machs done good goes saying AAM will try again 1992 years experience will help make next show bigger bet ter folks Easter Seals would happy effort somehow seems right give 110 percent peo ple deserve hearty thanks contribution years air show So fact would very difficult recognize everyone did get involved aspect equally important greatly appreciated Thank superb job Chairman Air Show Committee Joe Pirozzoli Way go Arvada Associated Modelers excellence Truly club January 1992 93 Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Cirde Arvada CO 80005 FAx 3031 420-1670 CornpuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vtce Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 TomBoyd701 N58thStLincotnNE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendait St. Denver CO 80235 Russ Muter 980 N 3rd Cardson ND 58421 Don Modes 4lOHafl Satins KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Left Camper Mark Deachamp flight team Bill Hunter pilot Bob/Terry Steinborn Right Jim HighfiIl pilots Pat Vachon lends help sticks Left Gary Thompson Monty Haskell help out very special little girl Lisa Kuhn Right Head counselor Andi Reed gets turn Bill Hunter Terry Steinborn Left Lunch Ia Joe Vellas cuisine Right Camper Jason Rossi gets winas Arvadas finest Its happened again sports fansmuch too much fun Since last talked have visited First Annual Reno Hobby Trade Show full-sized Hot Air Balloon Races full-scale Reno race model version Reno race Madera Los Angeles joint club meeting Visalia Fall Soaring Festival finally Finance Committee meeting Reston Theres no way can cover sitting lets have AVP Fritz Harrold report race birds Ill give shot Reno well catch up some neat happenings squeeze can saving Soaring festival next time So further ado herrres Fritz Regg just returned three days First Annual RC Unlimited Air Races hearty congratulations Cliff Adams Tom Easterday putting first-class event Radio Control modelers knew immediately going great event saw souvenir quality 40-page color program weekends events AMA well represented Dis trict Ten VP Regg Executive Vice President Dave Brown District VP Don Krafft Carl Maroney Vince Mankowski Headquarters Great interest AMA shown evidenced ques tions discussions booth given great spot booth orga nizers Racingfantastic Reno year have say Madera exciting Watching pilots race planes time money invested truly awesome some very inno vative cutting-edge-design planes Next year hope see some Pond Racers enteredonly present year flying form number plane crashes Thurs day through Saturday horrific have never seen go Radio failure did seem culprit Mishaps land ing weak landing gear also big Rac ing close dramatic Sunday true movie-type ending Gold race Sunday hat off Rac ers Race organizers District Ten proud Perhaps next year can have event new district flying site Good job Fritz thanks Racers ganizers super event Whatever First Annual Reno Trade Show lacked attendance made up spirit fun facility great location excellent host club ter rific Reno the-biggest-little-town-in-theworld wonderful exciting self fortunate enough catch full-scale Hot Air Balloon Races wee hours Saturday Sunday mornings Five balloons sent up formation prior suns rising balloonists able shoot yellow flame bal loons making light up like jewels sky Theres no way explain feel ing comes over body stand ing middle 150 balloons shapes sizes inflating rising off ground right front face hats off Reno guys Reno Guys would personally like see trade show become premiere event District Ten hobby show nestled tween balloon race culminating full-scale one-and-only Reno Air Race ya havent seen dont know what re missing have just finished mind-shrinking ses sion Finance Committee As come away have very good feeling Dis trict Ten verge owning AMAs first regional flight site connection acting jury member Control Line Combat team selection meet Vacaville Executive VicePresident Dave Brown Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski Special Services Director Carl Maroney visited 240-acre site near Visalia California RC Racing Contest Board guy Gary Hover putting together group clubs area purpose building maintaining first regional flight site AMA site located approximately seven miles north Visalia Road 80 just mile off State Highway 99 closest neighbor dairy farm about mile away area zoned ag riculture currently near maxi mum density site itself partially 100-year floodplain would seriously inhibit future growth area along already maximized zoning density use permit would prevent intrusion noise-sensitive neighbors would sure trouble-free site long time Am excited bet along excitement comes great deal concern site can certainly will serve great assembly place Central California-based fliers competitors will continue serve great place District Ten visit weekend flying re treat will take place day-to day week-to-week flying needs dis trict club officer contact person should have received request club input regard sectioning district future flight sites Please take time express ideas District Ten leaders can continue plan implement favorite pastime flight sites Pictured below photo what has put together far Vi salia Site will notice layout various disciplines sport also possibility overnight accommodations RVs current plans have land purchase included AMA 1992 budget Council meeting No vember subject approval development implementation plan fi nal Council approval would come Jan uary meeting actual purchase devel opment implementation 1 layout what could become first regional site Congratulations F3E Team recently picked meet hosted HSS Club finishers follows First Jerry Bridgeman second Steve Neu third Jason Perrin fourth Bob Sliff fifth Brian Chan sixth Rick Schrameck fin ishers believe top three will compete Bob Sliff nominee team manager once again Good luck guys Gold September 25 found joint meeting Los Angeles area clubs led believe reveal activities around District Ten expense-fund freezing report appearing R/C Modeler Maga zine made believe going informal debate between myself po tential opponent Unfortunately poten tial opponent did withstand trials nominating committee ended up discussing freeze answering ques tions about national flight site Mun cie preceded ripsnorting slide projector report Muncie delivered Dave Peltz meeting well attended over 100 modelers treated presence Exec utive Director Vince Mankowski Barbra Re naud Airtronics much delight world F3B champion Joe Wurtz freezing expenses fiscal mis understanding between myself Head quarters now resolved episode worth space needed write about have questions give call project Muncie steaming ahead believe will mecca model aerodromes proceeding break neck pace feel times perhaps slightly slower pace emphasis regional flying fields would appropriate Time will tell enough just few weeks Friday 11th found winging across friendly sky toward Finance Committee meeting Reston budget calls surplus revenue over expenses capital purchases proposed new year could leave cash shortfall tough months September-October significant problem AMAs assets owned free clear small short-term loan will ad equate get through period time mid-point election process time read issue election will have decided Let just say thank showing inter est AMA voting thank you showing confi dence Its pleasure serving sincerely hope can continue Edge 94 Model Aviation x Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 As have seen new declaration asked sign What trying to protect Academy self lawsuits member law yer read item sat right down fired off letter claimed members no insurance Well wrong ba sic coverage covers suits brought against remains What being removed assets Academy itself Since some lawyers will sue anything within miles event re gardless liability deemed neces sary remove much possible very choice target lawsuits Thinking about number lawyers country proclivities some thought occurred same way re fer herd sheep school fish suppose its glut lawyers Don Anderson asked pass plans swap meet December 7 1000 am 700 pm Marshall Cen ter Rudy Leupke Hall Vancouver Wash ington address 1009 E Mcloughlin Blvd Get rid surplus just time Christmas Fern Prairie Modelers An nual Family Picnic Fun-Fly Septem ber 29 Great food fine weather lot nice folk made super day multi-level fun-fly noon Earl Aune flew new Mustang Jerry Holcomb dem onstrated erector set Helicopter followed Denny Wall guiding high-flying parachutist perfect landing flying camaraderie followed Noted Big Sky Thunderbirds flying off two water sites Also see Duane Feistet went way Arlington NW F-i regionals took eighth place new club started up Snohomish area called SNOR/C Seems dedicated some all-out competition types note SNOR/C club big bird enthusi asts put flying fields sight other unaware other made agreement allows both clubs operate requires strict adher ence frequency plan What happens club members off icers think should contest members generally agree con test announced however con test day comes few members show up help out What Perhaps give up contests altogether maybe re trench Get specific commitments members before contest ever held re fuse start process unless help plen tiful readily available Obviously can problem club also comes district problem potentially good contest situation dropped Snake River Modelers hosted Idaho Scale Squadron meet late September CDed Que Quigley huge success AVP Al Culver has promised pictures Contestants came such far flung places Gooding Idaho Yakima Washington goodly number Boise Baker LaGrande Some Snake River modelers tried hand too Also Kevin Cruson went Cottage Grove tend Pattern meet now group considering Pattern meet next fall Mike Dunphy volunteered motor over Medford hold judges school maybe will see new meet come pass Benton County RIC Club got involved DaVinci Days Celebration held Cor vallis About 20 members participated al though everyone flew didnt fly answered questions managed PR part effort spite very cramped quarters several hundred specta tors shown something about hobby/sport RC modeling Doesnt hurt get involved local celebrations fact helps Second Annual Fun Fliers Contest went very well good weather good competition Mclver nice place fly has nice grove trees cool relief Mclver nice park family-type activities too Everyone seemed enjoy ing themselves CD Roger Wilson kept things moving need congratulate Bob Bennett having reached goal having CD 50 years Now thats amazing downright awe-inspiring Bob has certainly asset District Xl since moved its easy understand did Its just very difficult get handle doing things others length time especially since own life has held difficult stretches nice letter came Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association club has putting biggest spectators standpoint best-attended shows around Usually blessed good weather Ninth An nual Event year no exception Thir ty-five pilots Washington Califor nia brought 41 aircraft fly off Carl Weathers strip near Brooks Oregon Jim Griffin came up Redding California get Furthest Traveled award 4000 spectators mostly local resi dents showed up oh ah club does outstanding job getting word out people come out love show Does wonders local PR kids just like last year candy bomber run about noon Weve got nice shots show thanks Rocky must have very busy CD event assume took pictures didnt have help since some 30 members showed up help out keep things moving First photo shows part 4000-person crowd some aircraft can see Ed Hesss very large Lysander right Bet couldnt have guessed Candy Bomber being held Jay Hop kins couldnt kids get fig ured out real fast may able read it says Tootsie Roll side members make sure littlest kids have chance get some candy plenty go around final CD Rocky Dickersons Keleher Lark Rocky powers -scale version home-built OS 91 Surpass shot can get some idea landing strip 150 x 2800 ft very smooth grass Its neat place fly Best wisnes no ano namily 1-101iday Season may peaceful filled joyD January 1992 95 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DIstrict Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrelt Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomtt 1910 NE 122nd Ave vancouver WA 98664 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vicksburg St. Spokune WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-1 45th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Karlfrom Puyallup Washington brought Marchetti 260 powered ST 3000 Karl won both pilots specta tors Best Show awards Obviously very nice plane e nu erattons Note safety net used along aircraft spectators right Bob Sueing clubs Activities Di rector designated announcer Cottage Industries As mentioned recent issue New York Indoor Times just have come up name complimentary small businesses full part-time devoted producing useful needed up-to-date aeromodeling materials tools kits high quality practical design Whenever cottage industries mentioned cant help slip back time high school English class old Silas Marner bent over loom Thats cottage industries full bloom name meant exactly what said Back what ever century country folk labored day alone homes cottages raw materials brought fin ished pieces picked up term has come down us late twentieth century just doesnt accurately describe vital members hobbys supply system small producers vital us usually leading edge innovation technology couple issues ago mentioned Junior Flight old-line Free Flight rubber-powered flying scale kit producers fallen way behind big producers just have brought kits up-to-date day want good rubber-powered kit buy produced cottage industry manufacturers about readers out sending suggested names replace antiquated cottage industry moniker No con test no prize sincere thank letter Bill Warner agrees did however use term made list such firms could think calls list Cottage Wings Source Guide Bills list updated Sep tember 1991 may have copy sending $1 businesssized SASE Bill Warner 1370 Monache Ave Porterville CA 93257 worthwhile list worthwhile producers Two-Hundred-Thousand Kits Year Recently Don Ross mentioned Paul K Guillow Inc Wakefield MA 01880 confirmed company no longer ad vertises magazines something noticed mentioned produces sells over 200000 flying scale kits annually mar keting through hobby shops discount stores other retail outlets Now thats lot kits manufacturer Guillows lament however company estimated about 80% kits never completedeven worse could have imagined Think 80% unfinished wasted budding modelers down drain modelers will never come AMA members Dont wonder so-called completed models come close flying Guillow asked Don could percentage improved Don Ross has good business arrangement whereby Guillow places its kits advertisement Dons book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes smart business both parties Don says has sold over 1000 books result ads no doubt some readers thus able finish fly Guillow models Needless say recommendation kit producers mod els designed long ago invest re-designing updating kits can fly Flying what about today No longer builders satisfied simply looking things done Models must fly Flying Aces Club FAC Nationals other clubs too magazine articles attest fact such models can fly well Pure simple kit buyers want mod els fly Take look copy old-time advertisement Build display. Build fly gas rubber-power free flight con trol line simple radio control ction features retractable tail wheel drop-able bombs retractable landing gear sliding canopy folding wings movable control surfaces scale figures What lot baloney model designed fly ways can fly well model designed things far too heavy designed fly well remember looking over plans rubber-powered kit Douglas Dive Bomber wasnt rear peg hook rubber See what mean So think old-line manufacturers better get horses re-design models will per centage completed flown models go up 0 Second Edition first edition 5000 copies Don Rosss book Rubber Pow ered ModelAirplanes has already sold out just over two years second edition now print should ready November 11 1991 second edition few changes will published Markowski International met Mike Markowski CIMAS Colum bia University flying session Mike helping Don sell first edition Zenith second bit good news Don will stock 1000 books cover Guillows continued promotion will ship orders right home will sell book $1395 plus $105 postage thats total $15 copy will autographed Send check Don Ross 38 Churchill Road Cresskill NJ 07626 next bit news Don has asked start work new book will begin basic primer left off go much further will cover competition models like Coupe Wake field have chapters C02 Electric small Gas compressed air also materials like Mylar Kevlar carbon fiber others Don will also include complete chapter foam construction may also some new plans enough room Don might sell plans separately package real kicker Ross plans include chapter mod ify Scale kits make models fly Darned doesnt bring us right back manufacturers cleaning up acts rely ing book someone wrote change kits get things fly Ah me. Anyway Don Ross would like Junior Flight readers start send ing him suggestions fix-it ideas sources special materials can contact Don address gave three paragraphs above Three Mini-Sticks heres cottage industries coming right cue supply us Mini-Stick kits Talk about timelessness Ive asked basic questions get started get activity along requests six Mini-Stick plans kits should just thing Lew Gitlows Indoor Model Supply kits have three different de signs box kit contains select color-coded premium balsa least three models design requirements Mini-Sticks plans sheet includes prop jig template full details lots illustrations Kits include Ultra Film covering materials ex cept cement kit costs $995 Standard Quick Cement ideal attaching covering now available steel tip glue gun wire insert $295 Modelers want try own designs will find Mini dual bearings six $4 very helpful An 18-page catalog $1 kit $2 alone Add $3 shipping Mailing address Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Man oh man US Cavalry comes riding over hill just nick time See what mean about misnamed cottage indus tries being vanguard Flying Scale Plans Ive requested Flying Scale modelers mention believe draw up publish sell Flying Scale plans should alwaysrepeat alwaysinclude accu rate three-view draw ing plane involved three-view needed contest doc umentation purposes Such three-views sometimes difficult lo cate other sources designer must have clude usually gaping unused areas plans lack space such three-views left out Designers please take note include all-important accu rate three-view Make plans really fulfill purpose As always keep tail light Ill next month odel Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents N AMA SINcZE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 2 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above _____________________________2 SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr start months column finishes last months discussion Migrating Combustion Chamber engine Will type engine satisfy types model categories Prob ably type satisfies demand time envisioned some very definite applications Sport Scale fliers should immediate beneficiaries MCC engine can well think big birds would especially acceptable place development whet appetite fact take look next photo Byron Pitts 12-cuin MCC engine swinging 20 x 8 propeller Imagine fully de veloped engine application Look compact size engine mounted Pitts just think about what have hanging front yours above rather con densed simplification full description engine tended gain interest comments device wish thank Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc information Fred ventor patent holder Migrating Combustion Cham ber engine Fred Jeff Erick son flier Phil Gieseking provided briefing flight demonstra tion AMA Executive Council during Council meeting Muncie Flying done airport south end AMA property NACA Technical Report referenced page 110 Sound Model Aeronautics should read 1192 instead 1191 Readers advise report no longer available National Technical formation Service interested muffler design mathe matics please consult Air Force report used reference handbook Air Force Technical Report No AFFDL-TR-76-28 available NTIS apologize error Site studies common request receive letters telephone calls has responding complaints Answers questions handbook recently mailed chartered clubs occasion specific conditions cannot answered book site unique fun damentals still apply becomes matter just use methods answer particular problem good example happened site neighbor made complaint person correspondence site owner raised potential further action Any time tract attention local authorities enter risky area best solution analyze situation immediately come up methods meeting sound levels compatible lifestyles neighbors very first thing need copy local ordinances relat ing sound determine violating laws next step take sound level readings over period time cor onds normal hours operation looking average background ambient sound levels need study record see periods increased lowered ambient sound during time under study information hand can take readings during times aircraft operating question becomes sound level aircraft particular model class model engine type size other factor involved making aircraft measurably audible far above mean ambient sound aircraft Another very important factor distance between offended party can approximate distance rather easily us ing basic math need make some sort sight de termine angle location point under flight path determine what distance Triangulation will provide slant range What data important fact sound sound dont get confused frequency unless local laws specifically relate sound levels frequency audible por tion airplanes sound spectrum probably exhaust note frequency can measure exhaust note quite well using standard properly calibrated sound-level meter models consistently cause noise pollution problems neighbors case will need work aircraft lower sound levels measured field may also have situation becomes mandatory alter flight zone avoid flying too close neighbors property cases will need take both actions greatest offenders individual flies lim its eyeball response no need flying sites would available people would fly power planes closer field Large models have become problem couple re asons simple fact overtime will large models large model flies very well visible last fact causes problem fliers judge distance plane size model well can seen order prop erly control thing individual goes 50-in model 110-in airplane flies point appears same size smaller now flying over least much closer neighbor doubt using large gasoline engine very ineffective muffler guaranteed get neighbors attention Dont give argument because its turning 7000 rpm wont sound bad Loud loud noise level neighbors house high level above ambient main concern An effective muffler absolute necessity use devices nothing exhaust extractors should banned completely fields potential problems exist must control location sound level airplanes Continued page 88 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Director Operations Robert voislavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee nical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 SpecIal Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceaaing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D January 1992 79 AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council U PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 2 Federal Aviation Administration FAA very important contact AMA have Responsible airspace nation FAA could well formulate Federal Air Regulations FARs would ad versely impact activities AMA members As doc ument exercises control over model aircraft operations Ad visory Circular AC 91-57 issued June 1981 need copy please call us testament respect FAA has AMA its members California blimp incident took place noti fied contacts FAA immediately acknowledged problem aberration typical behavior AMA members situation handled low-key fashion lucky AMA HQ personnel work several FAA Washington staffers well having contact needed FAA regional offices Through Washington bureau AMA has become involved educational department headed Philip Woodruff Phil pro vides great leadership staff working aggressively reach goal set Administrator Admiral James Busey attract ing more young people aviation career past year invited part Aviation Career Educa tion ACE session FAA Headquarters occasion select group high school students enrolled pro gram called week orientation classroom setting able present case model aviation its lessons use examples famous aviators/astronauts started careers model building flying chance speaker preceded Administrator himself pleased see AMA working staff providing support contacts like permit AMA work protect interests membership keep flying refer back August 1990 issue Model Aviation page 91-92 will see FAA Administrator acted CD banquet Smithsonian Institution expansion kick-off dinner table dinner given Delta Dart fly end evening great enjoyment guest Incidentally 1991 FAA conducted 17 ACE programs 1992 agency plans have program 50 states Maybe club can get involved help contact closest FAA office inquire So yes AMA does work you dont always see specific activity Jerry Hawkins President Winnebago R/C Flyers Inc sent nice letter some newspaper clippings Oshkosh Northwestern re porter Angie Venturini gave club real boost story about its move new location change involved 800 club man-hours 96 acre site club leases property county $1 per year bad However club does donate lot labor hours indicated above Adjacent new field cemetery club has adopted community service project As now know clubs adopt piece highway Wisconsin chartered club looks after cemetery members clip trees cut grass pick up trash make place look presentable getting high marks county administration effort Future plans field call adding safety fencing improving parking area planting some flowers erecting flagpole [0cated near County Fairgrounds club gets lot spectators club hopes add bleachers some day accommodate visitors Winnebago R/C Flyers recently named Club Month Model Airplane News magazinea nice achievement club newsletter Oshkosh Bound full building tips club news sched ule information some excellent cartoons Colonel Bob Thanks Jerry input pleasant letter sent Rhode Island Aeromodelers sent some nice information about its club project Based Bristol Rhode Island club activities chair man Michael Viscosi provided details get national TV exposure Work Easter Seal Society end Rhode Island Aeromodelers held First Annual RIC Flying Circus donated proceeds Society day-long event featured biplanes Pattern planes Helicopters static displays construction exhibits lots open flying sprin kled between Fund-raising efforts included raffle prizes donated Lloyd Randolphs Telemaster pulls banner during Flying Cir cus opening ceremony club local hobby shops Spectators could buy flight time buddy box set-up club trainer aircraft use throughout day Concessions did land office business parking fees added total club decided advance proceeds would go Easter Seals campaign photos can see symbolic presentation check $1001 Plans next year already underway What great way get lo cal support publicity Clouddusters RIC Club Milan Illinois lucky club club formed 1986 three members mid-1991 36 active fliers threethats right threeflying fields Larry Stone good enough send copy club newsletter plus newspaper story story featured color photo good write-up club its activities Club members come throughout Quad Cities area recent site acquisition Rock Island County Fair grounds have free use property unless some other major event scheduled annual Fair stock car race calendar club returns its two other fields long ago some club members took aircraft local school Moline Getting involved schools good PR club has taken advantage relationship County Fairground Manager reflected no-cost privilege have use site Carol Loretz staff writer Argus interviewed several club members came up good article overall tone very positive indicated aeromodelers well ac cepted community As flying sites become harder harder obtain retain cer tam parts country being recognized respected part community becomes more important Yourpublic im age has positive need known local ficials can approve deny request flying privileges no matter new field existing field Once public opin 80 Model Aviation RIA members John Galvin Pete Dreyer Lloyd Randolph Steve Winter Steve Shriner Denise Winter Barbara Palmateer Geoff Beven Mike Viscosi Bill Barnowski kneeling Mike McGrath Matt Walter symbolic check completes picture Check presentation ABC affiliate Channel 12 shown national networkSi OO1 Shown Jack Palmateer Pete Dreyer Walter Cryan Channel 12 News Anchor Mike Viscosi Bill Barnoweki Andrew Dreyer front ion turns against you can kiss field goodbye ways can develop understanding sympathy have expounded pages times clubs unwise get involved about club Have good publicity lately Let know next month Cliff Adkins assists another Peachtree student Delta Dart con struction Mike McGowan head instructor smiles shows off completed Delta Dart AMA Cub photos page should have appeared November 1991 issue Model Aviation photos Fayette Flyers AdoptA-School program mentioned page 141 January 1992 81 AMA SINCE 1936 GRAND OPENING OF THE NATIONAL AEROMODELING FLYING FACILITY MUNCIE INDIANA JUNE 13141992 Watch Model Aviation National Newsletter Further Details Retired Delta Airlines Captain Hank Frese working Amanda Jones Peachtree Elementary School THE 1991 CHARLES HAMPSON GRAN ISCHOLARSHIP FUND Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has awarded 1991 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund five university students academic excellence civic responsibility modeling ac tivities $20000 fund distributed among Mark Cantarella Joel Grasmeyer Raymond Jungmann Andrew Kenedy James Stewart assist education According Bob Underwood Scholarship Committee chairman five selected because exemplify spirit Charles Hampson Grant aeromodeling full-scale aviation pioneer Like Mr Grant young men doers Underwood said have enjoyed great success academics participated ex tracurricular activities displayed true sense civic responsibil ity hope contribution will help become leaders chosen field community Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania received $2000 freshman studies Economics Political Science George Washington University Washington DC An avid RC sport flier Mark participates fun flys also uses Telemaster 66 give flight demonstrations lessons scout community groups past member Simi Valley California Fliers current member Chester County Pennsylvania RC Club As 40 student B Reed Henderson High School West Chester Pennsylvania Mark involved Student Govern ment Association National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society school newspaper debate team also active Catholic Youth Organization Boy Scouts Senior Patrol Leader Joel Grasmeyer freshman Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana studying Aerospace Engineering Grand Rapids Michi gan native received $6000 scholarship fund Joel world-class Free Flight modeler member United States Junior Free Flight Team competed World Championships Yugoslavia also enjoys RC Sailplane CL Stunt CL Combat flying As member Grand Valley Michigan RC Club Western Michigan Free Flight Club has taken part school demonstrations assisted students developed interest modeling An outstanding student Calvin Christian High School Grand ville Michigan Joel listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Soci ety four years track team debate team ski club Other activities included Civil Air Patrol Grand Rapids Astro nomical Association Grand Rapids Audubon Society Raymond jungmann Buckholts Texas awarded $3000 freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Texas A&M University College Station An avid RC modeler Raymonds recent accomplishment scratch-built Roun Tuit member Milam County Texas Aeromodelers regular participant flight demonstrations local contests Raymond graduated valedictorian CH Yoe High School Cameron Texas National Merit Semi-Finalist twoyear member National Honor Society also active member 4-H Future Farmers America FFA During holiday season spreads cheer visiting local nursing homes singing Christmas carols Andrew Kenedy junior Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy New York received $3000 Florence Kentucky native has dou ble major Aeronautical Engineering Biology ranked top student university Andrew enjoys building repairing models recently complet ing construction first Pattern ship also has scratch-built Italian Fibrini T-34 Mentor enjoys instructing beginners participating static displays contests serves secre tary treasurer aeromodeling club college 1989 graduate Boone County High School Florence Ken tucky Andrew has received nearly 60 awards certificates accomplishments academics music athletics has studied played classical guitar 12 years also member hockey teams won several state titles Andrew Kenedys photo will appear next month James Stewart Missou Ia Montana awarded $6000 com mittee freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Iowa State University Ames James has diverse interest model aviation has built flown gas-powered Electric models RC Gliders Helicopters Free Flight models member Big Sky Aeromodelers sists beginners participates various club meets contests First class Sacred Heart High School Missoula Montana James involved variety school activities member National Honor Society four years Academic State Team three years also involved Student Gov ernment Association debate team math science clubs athletic interests included track cross country boxing teams Eagle Scout participated Annual Christmas Food Drive VISION community service class sisted elderly Continued page 83 82 Model Aviation Muncie Back 1960s first envisioned Academy-owned facility considered designing complex building house Headquarters museum flying site dream almost came fruition Springfield Ohio the late 1970s number reasons decided build Headquarters facility Reston Virginia put flying site idea hold As AMA grew assumed larger role national modeling activ ity need site reconsidered So after widely publicizing intentions established Site Acquisition Committee scoured country suitable site did choose Muncie two principal reasons Mun cie physically center population United States fact 60 percent US population lives within 600 miles Muncie means large percentage AMAs membership has relatively easy access events held site Second Muncie did find community firmly committed supporting relocation operation has greatly eased burden packaging properties several different owners securing purchase fair market price obtaining proper zoning easing concerns facilitys neighbors providing financial support etc want national flying site will certainly ease burden hosting Nationals once site has developed its full potential will also allow us make money opera tion rather lose money often case fact Na tionals currently conducted such burden almost hooves us discontinue event unless have tenable site arrangement Muncie will certainly site Nationals 1992 Scale World Championships already scheduled Muncie site will available kinds events expect have waiting list its use Such events expected pay own costs plan host national symposia Already works flyin/symposium noise reduction held spring 92 Aeromodeling research cannot done Reston also ing planned Most important however national aeromodeling center fo cus growth acceptance public activity similar what EAAs Oshkosh facility does want American public view aeromodeling thriving quality activity confi dent center will greatly aid image investment future also intent eventually locate Headquarters functions Muncie using equity Reston ease transfer Once activities place cohesive efficient operation will possible anticipate reducing yearly overall operating costs Beyond Muncie intent invest sites across country resources will allow certainly possible provide site club plan use resources leverage site acquisi tions whenever possible Certainly greater public acceptance large part leverage will help convince local authorities meet needs modelers through use public lands have evidence such acceptance exists intend build success AMAs Marketing Department Reston can supply materi als can also meet local authorities needed help ac quire flying sites also aggressively market aeromodeling media So invest single site rather sites time simply honest opinion can achieve profound long-term benefit funds available doing way re alize somethose immediate desperate need sitemay disagree premise Council certainly sympa thizes feeling convinced long term course have taken will have best long-term benefit AMA Dues Adjustment Council recently made some adjustments membership rates two primary reasons 1 The rates place some categories simply werent paying costs processing membership applications some instances did adequately cover benefits received 2 Because members opt receive Model Aviation de cided stop publishing separate copies AMA News section sent no publication categories actions will give magazine higher quality mix AMA other news restraints finite AMA News section will able produce better magazine save overall publi cation costs never attempt cover up sugar-coat dues crease some categories some irate letter-writers have claimed Council conducts its business according by-laws em power Council set reasonable dues rates well conduct other business Obviously want maintain organization healthy serves its members best ability does hurt accused dastardly underhanded practices few members have claimed have never seen instance tenure AMA Council works hard remun eration Council members modelers just like cer tainly have best interests modelers heart poll membership item business could never accomplish anything Council has same problems legislative bodies have country understanding will people represent same time working common good have look whole picture rather dividual hardships really think membership would vote dues increase course Its like taxes nobody likes taxed necessity government provide ser vices need spite increase dues rates small percentage AMA members money spend membership whale bar gain insurance benefits alone provide liability accident death theft insurance paltry sum club flying field property owner also covered have just received renewal notice FAA $250000 p01 icy covers accident death riding certified air plane no others costs over $200 above beyond cost membership categories received rate increase Senior Cit izens Im Ive received letters accusing us dastardly things Some claim will have give up hobby because dues increase have hard time believing want best bargain can get everything spend money mod elers getting terrific bargain Try getting much insurance such low cost anywhere else dont think should subsidize some membership catego ries would unfair rest membership did crease dues Open category far largest seg ment membershipLi ScholarshipCont pg 82 Additionally Joel Grasmeyer James Stewart awarded $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Scholarship Fund fund sponsored Toledo Weak Signals AMA-chartered club given top candidates Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund Continued page 84 January 1992 83 PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 go again Before column done Ill surely ac cused lawyer-bashing dont know explain situation some people interpreting way Frankly have lot respect legal profession its system luris prudence have little trouble short its system allows abuse have trouble dealing law yers themselves lawyers apply system clients greatest advantage Sometimes may seem unfair its necessarily lawyers fault working Id want loophole explored decide would advantage after thats what am paying subject month new waiver AMA members re quired sign membership application renewal applica tions hardly hit mailboxes hell-raising started number people seem have difficulty understanding what waiver says some have misinterpreted saying insurance coverage has eliminated case read carefully will find waives right sue AMA itself negligence has absolutely nothing insurance coverage ability potentially recover da mages another AMA member under AMA insurance cover age waiver reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aer onautics Incorporated liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused negligence will stop right now read again will see doesnt have anything insurance What says wont hold AMA self responsible accident suffer personal injury property damage alleging AMA negligent An example would buddys RC trainer went out control hit causing severe injuries could still po tentially recover damages under AMA insurance could additionally sue AMA negligence pro tecting accident grounds alleging negligence against AMA could nearly anything failure provide cage protect failure require fail-safe equipment wherein throttle would automatically retard resulting lessening severity grievous injuries client honor al lowing use frequencies known used other services extremes go far have someone able proclaim AMA negligent failure control automobiles parking lot chartered club involved accident fact AMA itself no control situation seems matter little seems matter AMA has deep pockets waiver attempt protect future insurance being jeopar dized cases attempt hold AMA directly liable seek damages AMA itself limited insurance cov erage total assets AMA itself AMA membership organization its members have put lot hard-earned money insurance program AMAs off ic ers elected members doing level best see insurance plan along other assets AMA reality belong its members thats protected allow assets become victim cases whole insurance plan will fall suspect entire hobby/sport model aviation could fall AMA must protect its assets order able continue protect personal assets limit insurance coverage right continue enjoy pas time So far column shouldnt have upset too lawyers audience now.. age-old saying goes some thing like have lawyer have opinion have two have argument Waivers tricky things write openers waivers usually governed laws individual state Therefore need certain language ensure effec tiveness varies state state hand courts seem tend enforce waivers written legalese language indecipherable common man other hand like claim cornerstone enforcement signed waiver whether individual signing understood what signing Its epitome Catch 22 Making matters complicated fact states dont have specific statutes regarding waivers usually rely case law determine validity laymens terms best can understand describe previous court case de cided issue enforceability waiver has set prece dent therefore decision effect becomes law Future pending cases same set facts would ruled same way based law Please bear gets complicated key por tion above portion sentence says same set facts general facts generally changed precedent applicable case must heard its own merits read involving dollars As can well ima gine precedents have set some states appear contradict other have involved fact pattern very slightly different writing waiver important try evaluate set words have found effective enforced previous case ones werent state different some com promise necessary certain words key states waiver worded effective way legal sense comes quite long approaching full page also faced decision whether include club site owner waiver As can see adoption liability waiver compli cated process cannot taken lightly motion made Executive Council adopt waiver purposely did present copy pro posed waiver fact hadnt seen myself rather asked approve waiver developed lawyers warned would quite long approximately full page made no pretense trying hide anything rather expressed concern document presented amateur editing doc ument would result its being made less effective legal sense would have admit would have guilty anyone editing thats purposely hadnt seen document EC passed motion cant remember what margin off running attorneys presented waiver HQ inclusion 1992 renewal package HQ staff concerned sheer size document would create situation people might renew HQ initiated rewrite What evolved two waiv ers first single sentence waiver printed renewal application second longer sanctioned events attorneys have agreed it attitude re write could dilute effectiveness waiver somewhat acceptable think HQ wrong change waiver statement can understand concern could have nega tive effect renewals Its classic case deciding what im portant selling product case memberships protect ing yourself future lawsuits Only time will tell predict subject will re-visited lot future few may have recently received Alert Regarding Insur ance Coverage letter AMA member attorney letter based upon misunderstanding language intent waiver see above reference two attorneys after con versation yours truly has acknowledged misunderstand ing letter stated Based representations intent waiver part Statement have come realize interpretation put Alert incorrect sometimes may seem AMAs EC stumbling around dark can assure working hard best interests mind few decisions clear cut easy may appear someone hasnt heard sides argumentIZ Scholarship Cont pg 83 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund established 1987 memory Grants achievements full-scale model avi ation Scholarship applicants must high school graduates cur rently enrolled university program also required have involved some type modeling activity within past three years Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee approved AMAs Executive Council Further information concerning AMAs scholarship programs can obtained contacting AMA Headquarters Scholarship Applica tions 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750EZ 84 Model Aviation exciting events have keeping office busy month An operational plan budget have developed AMA-hosted Scale World Championships next August Various de tails concerning cost entry housing transportation site formation presented FAI Paris November Meanwhile 1992 AMA operational budget prepared office delivered Finance Committee September Assembling annual budget AMA no easy matter hours spent department heads reviewing year-to-date ex penses projected 1991 expenses comparing cost projec tions conditions following year Service maintenance contracts insurance policies utilities taxes supply costs airfare increases among wide variety expenses taken account budget prepared reviewed several times detail submitted Finance Committee later meets HQ review entire process Finance Committee meeting Sat urday October 12 successful twelve-hour affair now re vised copy 1992 AMA budget will presented AMA Ex ecutive Council November 9 final approval lot time has spent Scale World Champion ships HQ has made considerable efforts continue reviews operations improvements procedures Meanwhile time has devoted reviewing overseeing development AMAs property Indiana addition monthly review construction companys work date constant flow grant applications easements secure permits obtain schedule maintain During past month planning meeting held 1992 National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Next paid visit Reno-style Air Races California way very successful Congratulations CD John Elliott Following event just 140 miles away served jury member F2D team trials Vacavilleanother successful event Congratulations CD John Salvin Another project has required attention last 30 days preparation agenda November Executive Council meeting information architect John Hunton have reviewed finalized input development Muncie site endeavoring price schedule improve ments asked Special Interest Groups AMA members around country above addition full-time job managing supervising AMA HQ operations briefly mentioned Nationals planning meeting 1992 Na tional Model Airplane Championships will held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts June 20-29 Westover AFB able accommodate events means will return com bined Nationals format sincere thanks Special Inter est Group representatives AMA members attended meeting worked hard select various flying site locations determine optimum flight schedule events will third Nationals held Westover other two among largest Nationals ever held 1992 Nationals ex pected larger AMA members happy re turn Westover recall 83 85 Nationals excellent championship events writing 1992 renewal process well under way re newals mailed last week September end first full week October over 24000 renewals re ceived HQ Fifteen percent renewals took advantage Renew-for-2 option between 1000 6000 applications ar rived day renewals being handled HQ use outside service lockbox expect work some overtime order keep up renewals avoid delayed ser vice members good news year AMA members seem inclined remember sign renewal application Last year several thou sand dollars spent postage return applications sig natures less positive news apparently some con fusion over three minor items first involves confusion between Eye-Denta card Vision Wear card Vision Wear card gives AMA members discount purchasing eyeglasses mailed AMA members license card Eye-Denta card thick plastic AMA membership card can used fre quency clip Vision Care card free Eye-Denta card costs $10 Another irritant new Youth Membership rate $14 cludes subscription ModelAviation magazine letters have indicated members dont have problem paying $14 Juniors simply want second copy Model Avia tion Upon hearing second subscription may sent school library members choice problem disappears cases may premature suspect Executive Council re view will take place shortly possibility Family membership family being same name same address will offered renewal small problem end can help some cases AMA member signs signature portion renewal form mails alone cases have no name no address no AMA number no check no credit card number trace piece paper signature scrawl have no way knowing renewal whether payment has received whether its free renewals being set aside Seen above road being built through Muncie site begin ning northwest part site winding through exit midpoint eastern border large cleared portion center first flying site parking lots feel cases have heard AMA three weeks please call write membership department case make sure fill name ad dress renewal form end September made visit Muncie Indiana check construction progress quality work ironwork place building process being closed Additionally roadway final grade being prepared surfacing able first time drive road constructing stand first AMA flying site took breath away realize fully no way photographs videos writing may column could make anyone else fully appre ciate size scope project AMA must everything within its ability get members site can appreciate firsthand has previously mentioned magazine National Newsletter videos will Grand Opening cel ebration site next year mention black-tie Dedication Dinner Saturday night Grand Opening weekend However after experiencing site having op portunity visualize its scope own thinking has changed fully intend go next meeting AMA Executive Coun cil ask format Saturday night dinner changed buying tickets securing guest speakers etc open informal celebration free members sincerely believe Continued page 88 January 1992 85 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Overhead shot showing iron work up new Muncie Museum building ConnecOcut Maine Massaduselts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vmoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1826 Duxbury MA 02331 hI 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33Ash StTownsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 MC McGoffin 8 Robinson St Hoohon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 Hiyh St Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator GeonQe Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Championship Unlimited RC Races months column will pri marily devoted because first its type held Madera California airport October 3-6 1991 pilot air craft licensed qualify order race done Thursday Friday actual races held Saturday Sunday aircraft competing $25000 cash prizes modeled after aircraft qualified race unlimited ra ces Reno maximum weight 55 pounds fueled ready take-off no restrictions engines different types used Wingspan least 100 scale out lines maintained three classes Gold Silver Bronze Qualifying times used determine class aircraft would fly course went around three pylons measured Times varied about 75 mph 135 mph attrition rate air craft quite high must remembered much equip ment technology event being used first time landing gear seemed give fliers considerable trouble event sponsored Cliff Adams Tom Easterday very professionally done Tom Cliff people assisted deserve considerable credit creating very successful event able stick around Sundays activities dont have final resultsD Left right Tern Parola Loraine Hartranft Kelly Hartranft three staff handled administrative duties competitor re ceived plaque Loraine holding Reno racer Dreadnought type aircraft model rac ers patterned after However models P 51s various versions A-26 Douglas Invader owned Bill Hempel seemed have con siderable trouble left engine airplane still flew very well engine pilot flew airplane Gold Class 86 Model Aviation model Dreadnought being preparuu nor quatinying nis before shot after shot model Dreadnought i-n- iger ust owned David Bridi aircraft transported forced pick favorite airplane event would probably beautiful seemed verywell prepared Unfortunately another before picture Bonnie Wilber Barb Krafft admiring trophies Trophies along cash awarded First Second Third class Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Ditnbar WV 25064 Nelsen Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathswsy 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Macmu OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendate Ave Maple OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweil Cl Bensatem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency coordinator John Coole 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Foil PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Todays youthHow interest model aviation ques tion has reviewed numerous times local district na tional modeling groups District Ill attempting provide some stimulus problem As mentioned last months column Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters scheduled provide model-based seminar Pennsylvanias technology teachers ef fort will provide information suggestions using model aero nautics classroom early October District Vice President attended aero space seminar Penn State University program sponsored Johns Hopkins University directed toward recruiting gifted stu dents college aerospace programs students exhibited unbe lievable interest expertise aerospace programs Penn State students displayed some college activities cluded program called Ecsel challenge class de sign build full-scale soaring aircraft doing model aircraft will extensively used design evaluation Several innovative ideas will evolve thiswatch updates club can become involved education special program di rected toward science technology industrial arts would receive positive recognition almost school administrators Several districts clubs already provide programscan help Several months ago computerized bulletin board Mi ami RC Club mentioned board appears very worth contains some great graphics can now reached new telephone number 513 426-4050 Use BBS free hours Monday through Thursday 600 pm micni1t 600 pm Friday through Sunday midnight July 21 date Johnstown RC Clubs Invitational FunFly Picnic tenth consecutive year club has graciously invited areas RC clubs fun-filled day flying food fun Special guest AVP Jay Mealy Clearfield ad dition offering unlimited use beautiful flying site Johnstown club provided food drinks attending Allegheny RC Specialties provided prizes folqwing pictures expose event above information supplied Jim Duncan Indiana Flyers Club gesture thanks hospitality Johnstown Great idea Jim Mall shows very positive winter activity Keystone Radio Control Society Hummelstown Pennsylvania utilizes Colonial Park Mall Harrisburg its event effort shown Henry Spanglers Frank Sheesleys pictures Tamecats built Bill Morris Jim Nowak Jim Enterline Frank Sheesley August 10 1991 Central Penn Hobbies Starhawk Mfg spon sored fun fly West Shore Flying Clubs field Harrisburg little twist contest Central Penn Hobbies held beauty contest Starhawk poster girl winner moved Atlantic City try Eastern Miss Starhawk title Below Dave Bush stands center beauties left right Nancy Samento Missy Goodling Dave Bush Summer Smith Stacy Price Besides beauty contest great fun-fly contest evolved Bob Rachauss picture shows some contest activity May Santa bring things fly January 1992 87 Keystone Tamecats Honest Jim Nowaks Gee Bee Central Penns beauty contest Johnstown boys Hangar talk Fun-fly activity Happy holidays Flying sites Academy continues grow growth comes need flying sites clubs addressing need achieving great results question have answer obtain field Just what will club piece land goal hack grass strip out land cut little bit grass task quite simple truly wish make flying site have bit consider before completing site much can much will cost club District IV has some answers may benefit East Duplin Model Aviators located area Beulaville North Carolina has what just may ways best facility District facility has cost club members very little ex cept lot hard work club members abilities have used generate lot community support wasnt case having piece public property provided model aircraft use has great influence club goes thing have county both provide landfill make improvements quite another thing own Various fund-raising efforts donations businesses have made possible make improvements otherwise fairly commonplace flying site club has running water electricity field has enabled have clubhouse meetings other activities clubhouse insulated air conditioned well furnished includes two full rest rooms well-equipped lunch counter food preparation area field has grass runway ample pit area impound shelter chain link fence runs full length flight line includes something unique model aircraft field club sold advertising plates mounted along fence part campaign build site plates sold one-time charge type campaign made possible build outstand ing field Visitors area ought contact Bryson Houston di rections pay club visit will see can improve own facility Bryson can reached PO Box 324 Beulavlle NC 28518 Its well worth taking look option forming associations clubs especially met ropolitan areas becoming very important asset looking flying sites being done Northern Virginia Maryland North Carolina excellent statewide organization time has recent talk re-forming Virginia mak ings such group too faded away thrust two earlier groups coordinate activities especially contests ra tionale having such groups now obtain flying sites local group such Northern Virginia Association Model Aviation Clubs excellent body have dealing county city officials group can have advisors differ ent categories interest spokesperson responsible neg otiations follow manner get best planning avoid dissension dealing political body awful lot good land out could using problem convincing authorities best user land exactly large association can vital importance Any time can bring large numbers together have much better opportunity success Make sure plans complete make presentation options covered certain everyone understands cost labor coming projects developed Cooperation works both directions present state economy could some benefit clubs should take look local situation see just what status park land other public property time Some land may use because cuts personnel services have prevented adequate maintenance club may able ex change maintenance contract usage rights Check out club successful its efforts obtain flying site should document procedure Send AMA Headquar ters help build up file methodology point may come could added updated Flying Site Handbook data could put together manner would greatly simplify work clubs future Flying sites undoubtedly critical area concern model aviation Clubs need contact Marketing/PR group Geoff Styles Headquarters ques tions come up topic An abundance material personal assistance available Geoff has working rapport federal state organizations FAA UAV meeting about UAVs will held Washington Several years ago topic came up some discussion about line would drawn between model aircraft UAVs Nothing came time appeared some models would overlap realm UAVs come under FAA control would very desirable us Geoff Styles has invited attend upcoming meeting Several committees will established look overall picture will go unknown Geoff has excellent relationship FAA interests coincide FAA both have vested interest avi ation flight safety Much UAV program today owes lot its model aviation heritage Aircraft design engine development ra dio control systems flying techniques have roots model aviation could use term miniature however accurate today have aircraft comparable size weight UAVs Anyway watch information subject Geoff Academy Sound Cont pg 79 never comes cost manufacturers large gas en gines dont provide adequate mufflers engine offer aftermarket items manufacturer person can read ily design test market efficient muffler engine should demand done aftermarket also somewhat lacking interim will need purchase units pro vide good exhaust sound-level suppression alternative make own custom unit advan tage can customize particular installation need large propellers better fit requirements ef ficiency low sound levels will become apparent bet ter mufflers provided still looking information classes mufflers both manufactured home-brew will proposals next Executive Council meeting offer some incentive advances technology Drop us note have some thoughts get ting quiet Executive Director cont pg 85 should everything power get people site firsthand think time quit talking start doing site will wonders AMA model building flying country will demonstrate hobby viable sport recreational activity As springboard other regional sites model cities counties states Muncie site will significant figure growth aeromodeling Yes still nay-sayers detractors Some people odds either selection site develop ment property same ones back 1982 said AMA should continue rent property downtown Washington DC should waste money buying property Reston Vir ginia Time has proven Virginia purchase stroke genius facility Virginia has leveraged occasion provide AMA membership liability insurance beginning see recurrence 1982 crisis mentality itself American phenomenon mentality usually volves self-proclaimed advocacy group probably wellmeaning perhaps obsessed perceived problem licen ses itself perform study presents problem other members and/or club newsletters Print journalists informed new crisis letters editor begin appear other maga zines point advocacy proclaim grass roots movement demands changes problem crisis-mongering places priorities exaggerated problems important ones sparks ques Continued page 90 88 Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Norlh Carolina / Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT rd Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidenis Robert E Bahera 117 Dtis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 OtO-035e Bob Champine 205 riptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rich Christoph 1348 Comberiand Dr Harrisorborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doo Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 10809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27020 Freseecv Ceeritinater Paul Yacobecci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5086 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puarto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszenacz 3626 Raschwocd Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola R 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St Giboonoille FL 33534 Guotavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Guapsabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard jaclrson 2118 Thorolee Dr. N Charleston 50 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brock Girde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Teny Rirnerl 367 Orange Ave Baidrels FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Freqoency Coordinator Bornio Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Emergency I elected represent terests District V members Recently Council motion passed requiring Jun iors family pay $14 instead $7 thus receive Model Aviation magazine though another identical issue al ready being sent Open member same family Thus two issues will show up same house month necessary example Terry Martin Birmingham tells doesnt need two mags month Hes sending eight-year-old sons dues old $7 rate avoid losing good future members infuriating present Open members am agenda next Council meeting attempt change inequity An important new AMA Associate VP has assigned Mobile area help serve south Alabama Eugene Mathis Daphne Alabama member BARCS club has agreed help out Eugene P 40 fighter pilot WW II also flew B-29s retired Colonel flying B-47s has RC since 1957 last weekend Ive driven first Mont gomery Alabama Atlanta cover fun-flys report week end before drove Fort McCIellen visit Control Line Stunt contest Sunday two fun-flys Huntsville other Tullahoma Tennessee day before week before went two contests South Carolina Radio Control Pylon Race Quickie 500 Greenville South Carolina Quarter-Scale Giant affair Thats seven contests three weeks Dont ask maybe Im like friend Reggie Key awa just like really big prob lem need four pages mag month show whats going Pictured above happy familyoriented group involved Control Line Stunt snapped Fort McClellen Ala bama little girl middle Brandi Garrison standing next mother Tammy Husband David holding Cody Garrison Dondi front holding legendary Nobler model attended Lee Websters Tullahoma Ten nessee Free Flight affair August 24 Lees affair gets bigger year people show up fly Everybody runs contest fun-fly knows has headquarters somewhere field rec ords kept heavy deci sions no appeal earth made Lee Websters heart beat headquarters keeps contest go ing like supposed go Pictured above Mattie Schulz Molly Webster running everything sight So much whos first/in charge/running things meet couple weeks ago ran very good friend seen 15 years Mr Gail Jacobson Atlanta Last time saw Gail awarding Atlanta RC Club AMA Award Excellence currently highest award AMA has chartered club couple weeks after Free Flight contest Lee Webster held another RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly also Tullahoma dif ferent site dignified woman left Miss Lucy Ann LeMaster Sheffield Al abama has crowded Mr John Bar tlebaugh Gallatin Tennessee Both Lee Websters first annual Giant Fun Fly Tullahoma Tennessee Al Newton Man chester invited Everybody good time August 311 drove Panama City Flor ida get report Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Labor Day Jumbo Fly-In Meet Carolyn Manning Don Moody Hollywood Florida Greenville South Carolina Quickee 500 Py- very very successful tly-in Everybody Ion RC Race Don has Rossi 40 little fun fun family relaxing beairplane told will go 150 mph hind biplane Meet Jodie Jay 13 calls plane Moody Special John Juchniewicz Lynn Haven Florida January 1992 89 ts mass Iauncn ott UoIIIwocKs Lee weosters annual i-ree -tigno contest ugus Tullahoma Tennessee Everybody lets go same time last down wins Lee has actively involved sponsoring/CDing FF contest exactly 30 years stant snap chucking same time following important modelers participating including limited Tom Hepler George Perryman John Blair Wayne Brock Dick Hall Mike Hines Randall Hopkins Carl Loehle Dr George Shacklett Marc Smith OC Stew art Bob Thoren dont see George Batiuk anywhere better include Georges name safe dont want George mad Whenever speak Radio Control ban quet always tell RC enthusiasts theres nothing Free Flight just wind em up let em go won cares Look good time everybody having During Labor Day weekend able attend QSPRAs Rac ing event Ashland Kentucky found kind racing very en joyable airplanes slower through pylons allowing us keep up excitement generated As learned fellas drawback cost Unfortunately model/engine combinations actually cost fly mula 1 Racers Its four-cycle 120 sitting up front Some guys looking using 90 two-cycle engines help decrease some cost Some dont like idea looks like good idea help generate interest needed keep event alive Im sure will figure something out too much fun just dwin dle nothing After left Ashland dropped Morehead Kentucky some Sunday sport flying found several modelers enjoying pleasant afternoon talked lot about models full-size air craft Before visit over volunteered take young lady up ride Cheetah first ride small airplane think real treat Shortly after head home having another great day some really nice people next weekend found Crawfordsville Indiana citys Airport Appreciation Day Sugar Creek guys models display treated visitors some fine flying didnt bring model Cheetah display ramp Amazingly Grumman day Thanks old Charlie did get some flying Granted didnt fly very long sure rusty skills too obvious Besides wanted see Charlie get some flight time Crawfordsville asked see new site re quest quickly accepted given nickel tour place typical site would find rural area plenty room two neatly mowed runways lot corn Need less say club very proud site should Oh yeah owners pretty darned good too understand no rent cant get much better Weekend three spent doing some activities around home locals Lew McFarland has opened new hobby shop airport keep Cheetah spent some time event Saturday Sunday hosted model full-size fly-in kick things off also spent little time fun-fly put Brax ton Flyers few miles up road planned trip Muncie picnic son find model lost cornfield found model lost fine meal Weekend four time make up trip Champaign Illi nois missed earlier year Champaign County RC Club sponsoring Giant Scale fly-in thought would good time get up Boy am glad did event hopping got sky already full models guys came fly spent fine day watching some really good flying Unfortunately leave before pig roast heard quite good Ive trying lose some weight guess its better did leave Hey ever get chance fly fellas fine hosts hope fly-in will first go trips Im often asked what think flying site Needless say club generally proud show off site should Well found best sites Ive seen long time Champaign club operating off old reclaimed landfill about 90 acres area 20 acres main tain Its city-owned far enough out town prevent sound problems lease has token fee dollar per year have lots closely mowed grass two hard-surface runways large pavil ion plenty picnic tables block building has tele phone refrigerator operations large block building used store two tractors plenty room fly over bothering anybody What setup Are proud site bet Thats travel month fact think will slowing down rest year give Cheetah rest need some catch-up modeling get some planes ready next year Mark want good fleet next year Right now old birds getting pretty shabby district has new officer Luther Akemon has taken licopter Contest Board position mentioned few months back Al though relatively new Helicopter competition does fly Helicopters willing learn about administrative side competition has allowed competitors thing out having endure chore voting rules Its best leave some other guy Right Well maybe Luther will give impartial vote always looking matters Welcome aboard Luther Gosh Ive run out words means its photo time couple photos ships showed up mall show hosted Sugar Creek RC Club Crawfordsville Indiana Thanks Richard Shuler sharing us District VP next sign new home Ev ansville RCMAC Evansville Indiana new site now use Executive DirectorCont pg 88 tioning organizations credibility demeans Aca demy managed social fictions social facts hear new crisis modeling public should ask lawyers question Cui bono gains Are advocates knowl edgeable position spotlight effect place Cui Bono Chinese word crisis composed two picture-characters meaning danger other meaning opportunity time discuss concept real property its effect aeromodeling Next month will attempt clarify what owner ship property Reston Indiana means average flierEI 90 Model Aviation Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI VicePresident P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 18061 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettet 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Fienisuant MO 63034 Dub & Scott Justice 156 South Fruezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 16061 21h St Bedford IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jefferson KansasCity MO 64114 BiltZimmer Boo72Varna1L61375 Fr q aency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginuville MO 64037 Heme 19161594-2481 Werk 18161594-7121 Fax 18161594-776 Enough now Its difficult believe four weeks have zoomed its time column again Must because have playing catch up everywhere now health nearing normal now maybe better normal winter also zooming looks like will early too have very little planned build ing bench except Old-lime CL Stunt ship Blue Pants UKdesign flew UK Nationals late 1950s am going fly Stunt Chicopee Nationals try enjoy have received several letters read few newsletters prob lems clubs have members refuse follow field rules include instances repeated flying drinking beer flying over areas designated taboo ignoring frequency control several other actions will have caused loss clubs flying fields have always said recreation very sel dom meet modeler turkey sure take prize So what can AMA clubs heck lot jerking guys AMA membership might aggravate problem ejec tee drives along nearby road transmitter takes some similar destructive action hammer have yet would take look carefully explaining member prob lems associated losing field maybe research possi bility legal action Ho-hum Anyone out some addi tional suggestions District Seven patches now available AMA HQ will looking reasonable source decals follow next year can proud being first district individual patch can follow matching decal Nope will get t shirt cap business have calls letters concerning increase Junior Senior Senior Citizen membership rates mostly con cerning problem extra copies Model Aviation house Well can take advantage surplus magazine problem donating local school institution choice Sim ply send note AMA HQ Membership Department state want 1992 subscription magazine sent ______ name Membership Department will take care will recognized recipient informed transaction will helping promote hobby locality Art Slagle looking site Michigan hold NSS Cham pionships have suggested contact clubs mailing have site available send note can pass Art years contest trail has ended except few winter events Indoor ones rolling along Jim Tesen Indian City Presi dent planning hold Pattern seminar Novice Sports man classes going hold low-key event February 2 Taylor Michigan helping him information call 313 479-4328 will sending mailing local clubs well visited Muncie site few weeks ago its well its way Boy road onto General Purpose flying site over mile long its within site roof being screwed onto 25000 sq ft Museum building extremely exciting see air amount dirt being scraped moved see still acreage waiting reworked near future will heck fine modeling site can show whole USA world important modeling necessary rec reational educational activity letter AMA HQ followed up members idea forming associations increase local power clubs Strange thing immediately wondered AMA HQ has have no less seven associations district AMRCC being vogue over 25 years So seems logical HQ should have tap listing associations districts further help modelers Im going push get Reston few weeks District Roundup Detroit RCC has neat section its Motor City Ex haust Bob Kuczynski relates history club lly have Denny Sunbeam newsletter Sudbusters Uh garbage production Tigers Tail Bald Eagles View Fennville Flying Tigers Nuff said tric fliers can contact Ken Myers 1911 Brashaw Ct Walled Lake Ml 48390 Laird puts out Ann Arbor Falcons newsletter unique tonguein-cheek commentary events r Valley Flyers have installed sprinkler system field Wayne Hilgart Tom OBrien Wayne Dempze Don Danczyk committeeing has way control help spectators eventsNorm Sorensen spec tator director Michael has generated list FCC licensed sta tions Minnesota published MAAC newsletter other reason have association area e new publication Astrowingology Dan Gilbert Wisconsin Astrowings includes detailed instruction sheet mower Moines Modelaires sent group Woodward State Hospital PR went over first class Ladybird pilot now fly ing Frankenmuth field Congrats Amy Heine E January 1992 91 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bawdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valiey MN 55427 PrAussrance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr. Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 Shorewood Bivd Milwaukee Wi 53211 Jesa Lasik 305 Pstti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr. Waterloo 1A50701 Ron Sears132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mt48054 Freqoency Coordinators IWast Bat Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L East Bert Kelly PD Bax39001Redford Ml 48239 Les Girls Midwest Q500 Karen Veager left now Ex pert Class Kathy Waters middle CD Bob Hisey paI haInr CD Cathy Waters Rex Knepper took First Place Mid nnn Timers lap counters Midwest 0500 Excellent worker turn out Dustin Buescher MARCS Wisconsin Scale Rally Akannas Loensana Nsa Mexico Oetahuma Texas Dick Rotaky immaculate F-86F model model has func tional wheel brakes speed air brakes Dick duplicated closely possible full-scale speed brake system F-Se Including hinge lines angles location geometry actu ator cylinder Works very well model weighs 145 lb pow ered KBV 82 Newark Texas Ninth Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Dawn Buckley Contest Director Mid-Cities RC Club hosted over 80 pilots almost 100 ducted fan models Copeland Field site near Newark Texas fan-fly event still has no rival Some very innovative ideas construction tech niques used models really enjoy seeing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models comparing notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Left Ralph Blase Loxahatchee Florida beautiful Cobra paint job model fantastic have see color appreciate work went paint scheme model powered OS 91 engine Right George Miller Custom RC Air craft new YF-22 Air Force ATF wingspan 52 length model 76 fan unit Byron Rossi 90 enaine Dower Dawn Buckley Contest Director Ninth Annual Greater South west Fan-Fly Yellow Aircraft A-4 Beautiful model Left Bill Rutherford Jimmy Miller A4 powered OPS 82 flight box model sitting work art Bill will build custom flight boxes individuals want something can stand abuse looks good boxes extremely light size cradle legs fold up easy transportation boxes strong can sit Bill will custom paint box suit fancy fact difficult tell whether boxes made metal wood Beautiful workmanship information contact Bill PO Box 160831 Austin TX 7871 60831 tel 328 328-0157 Right Harry Wood Long Beach Califor nia 09-powered MiG 15 model has Kress fan unit pro pulsion Model flew very well Mark Frankel Ardmore Pennsylvania 1A-scaie Skyray model weighs 18 lb uses OS 91 propulsion package Mark really strives make model serious competition machine David Hudson F-i 17A Stealth Jet model Two Pico 80 en gines power Byrojet fans 92 Model Aviation V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District Viii Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chsck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glens Gresees 10224 Keslee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Run Stanlieltt 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Deha St Pasadesa TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Deputy CoordInator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgelon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coorstlnaturs INorthl Joe DuMond 1830 Che Chase Carroliton TX 75006 ISouth tim Ahrunx 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Some scale workmanship went uIcKs I--sw- cocptt strumentation lettering fuselage Don Yockey Fort Worth Texas JHH F9F-4 Panther Pow ered 0S 91 engine driving Dynamax fan unit District doings n will get some pictures report about club ac tivities seems stand out Such following report Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Associated Modelers Colorado put its best foot forward past August hosting air show over 20 teen adult handi-campers counselors Colorado Easter Seal Rocky Mountain Village event held August 10 1991 over 40 Arvada members turning out make spectacular exciting day trip campers counselors enthusiasm effort put forth everyone involved exemplifies spirit Arvada club modeling community program included 90minute air show lunch actual stick time visitors Kadet Seniors trainer systems over no needed pat back know job well done some very worthy people Months planning preceded event people exerted effort above beyond call duty during field clean up week prior special effort put some folks now affectionately referred aquatic weed-whackers During pouring rain relentlessly continued work order dress up Sullivan Field Endless planning meetings practice sessions culminated produce first-class event effort universal support membership families local hobby stores filled gaps weather perfect visitors arrived following brief check-in things got underway campers counselors onlookers treated spectacular air show model planes Helicopters program included barnstorming biplanes Quickie Racers Scale replicas such quarter-scale Fokker tri plane Helicopters Pattern ships Giant-Scale smokers spec tators thrilled simulated dog fights low inverted passes mini-paratroopers awesome aerobatics crowd spoofed time camp counselors participated impromptu flying lesson Transmitter hand counselor received verbal flying instructions ex perienced Arvada pilot secretly maintained control Things appeared nearly hopeless point plane went wild spin erratic flying cured paper sack placed over pseudo-pilots head Much surprise everyone gag ended real pilot joined counselor flight line return plane safe sound During air show program Arvada members also busy giv ing one-on-one instruction campers preparation actual flight Special care courtesy used phys ical ability varied individual Others stood answered questions show progressed finale show cut bit short both Giant-Scale smokers met up unexpected difficulties Byron Christen Eagle went dead stick shortly after takeoff landed safely Midwest Gi ant Sweet n Low managed few blazing fly-bys smoke before very low roll ended rather severe unintentional land ing No disappointed though show rousing success complimentary lunch served up under tents awnings offering welcome break sun Hot dogs beans chips variety soft drinks menu turned out per fect day picnic Sullivan Field Campers counselors pilots helpers amply fed courtesy AAM local restaura teur last count included over 60 people Following lunch several Kadet Seniors rigged trainer systems flight instruction program pilot plus instructor assigned system everyone would get chance fly Campers counselors alike got about five minutes stick time judging excitement thrill eyes well worth effort As person came away flight line received set wings certificate honorary RC pilot rubber band model event recorded cameras awards ceremony copies delivered campers couple days later campers left field vowing return again next year campers counselors heard say best day trip ever exciting rewarding day Arvada Modelers well Planning executing program magnitude worthwhile group close home espe cially fulfilling quiet show gratitude among participants thanks anyone needed feeling pits sto machs done good goes saying AAM will try again 1992 years experience will help make next show bigger bet ter folks Easter Seals would happy effort somehow seems right give 110 percent peo ple deserve hearty thanks contribution years air show So fact would very difficult recognize everyone did get involved aspect equally important greatly appreciated Thank superb job Chairman Air Show Committee Joe Pirozzoli Way go Arvada Associated Modelers excellence Truly club January 1992 93 Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Cirde Arvada CO 80005 FAx 3031 420-1670 CornpuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vtce Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 TomBoyd701 N58thStLincotnNE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendait St. Denver CO 80235 Russ Muter 980 N 3rd Cardson ND 58421 Don Modes 4lOHafl Satins KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Left Camper Mark Deachamp flight team Bill Hunter pilot Bob/Terry Steinborn Right Jim HighfiIl pilots Pat Vachon lends help sticks Left Gary Thompson Monty Haskell help out very special little girl Lisa Kuhn Right Head counselor Andi Reed gets turn Bill Hunter Terry Steinborn Left Lunch Ia Joe Vellas cuisine Right Camper Jason Rossi gets winas Arvadas finest Its happened again sports fansmuch too much fun Since last talked have visited First Annual Reno Hobby Trade Show full-sized Hot Air Balloon Races full-scale Reno race model version Reno race Madera Los Angeles joint club meeting Visalia Fall Soaring Festival finally Finance Committee meeting Reston Theres no way can cover sitting lets have AVP Fritz Harrold report race birds Ill give shot Reno well catch up some neat happenings squeeze can saving Soaring festival next time So further ado herrres Fritz Regg just returned three days First Annual RC Unlimited Air Races hearty congratulations Cliff Adams Tom Easterday putting first-class event Radio Control modelers knew immediately going great event saw souvenir quality 40-page color program weekends events AMA well represented Dis trict Ten VP Regg Executive Vice President Dave Brown District VP Don Krafft Carl Maroney Vince Mankowski Headquarters Great interest AMA shown evidenced ques tions discussions booth given great spot booth orga nizers Racingfantastic Reno year have say Madera exciting Watching pilots race planes time money invested truly awesome some very inno vative cutting-edge-design planes Next year hope see some Pond Racers enteredonly present year flying form number plane crashes Thurs day through Saturday horrific have never seen go Radio failure did seem culprit Mishaps land ing weak landing gear also big Rac ing close dramatic Sunday true movie-type ending Gold race Sunday hat off Rac ers Race organizers District Ten proud Perhaps next year can have event new district flying site Good job Fritz thanks Racers ganizers super event Whatever First Annual Reno Trade Show lacked attendance made up spirit fun facility great location excellent host club ter rific Reno the-biggest-little-town-in-theworld wonderful exciting self fortunate enough catch full-scale Hot Air Balloon Races wee hours Saturday Sunday mornings Five balloons sent up formation prior suns rising balloonists able shoot yellow flame bal loons making light up like jewels sky Theres no way explain feel ing comes over body stand ing middle 150 balloons shapes sizes inflating rising off ground right front face hats off Reno guys Reno Guys would personally like see trade show become premiere event District Ten hobby show nestled tween balloon race culminating full-scale one-and-only Reno Air Race ya havent seen dont know what re missing have just finished mind-shrinking ses sion Finance Committee As come away have very good feeling Dis trict Ten verge owning AMAs first regional flight site connection acting jury member Control Line Combat team selection meet Vacaville Executive VicePresident Dave Brown Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski Special Services Director Carl Maroney visited 240-acre site near Visalia California RC Racing Contest Board guy Gary Hover putting together group clubs area purpose building maintaining first regional flight site AMA site located approximately seven miles north Visalia Road 80 just mile off State Highway 99 closest neighbor dairy farm about mile away area zoned ag riculture currently near maxi mum density site itself partially 100-year floodplain would seriously inhibit future growth area along already maximized zoning density use permit would prevent intrusion noise-sensitive neighbors would sure trouble-free site long time Am excited bet along excitement comes great deal concern site can certainly will serve great assembly place Central California-based fliers competitors will continue serve great place District Ten visit weekend flying re treat will take place day-to day week-to-week flying needs dis trict club officer contact person should have received request club input regard sectioning district future flight sites Please take time express ideas District Ten leaders can continue plan implement favorite pastime flight sites Pictured below photo what has put together far Vi salia Site will notice layout various disciplines sport also possibility overnight accommodations RVs current plans have land purchase included AMA 1992 budget Council meeting No vember subject approval development implementation plan fi nal Council approval would come Jan uary meeting actual purchase devel opment implementation 1 layout what could become first regional site Congratulations F3E Team recently picked meet hosted HSS Club finishers follows First Jerry Bridgeman second Steve Neu third Jason Perrin fourth Bob Sliff fifth Brian Chan sixth Rick Schrameck fin ishers believe top three will compete Bob Sliff nominee team manager once again Good luck guys Gold September 25 found joint meeting Los Angeles area clubs led believe reveal activities around District Ten expense-fund freezing report appearing R/C Modeler Maga zine made believe going informal debate between myself po tential opponent Unfortunately poten tial opponent did withstand trials nominating committee ended up discussing freeze answering ques tions about national flight site Mun cie preceded ripsnorting slide projector report Muncie delivered Dave Peltz meeting well attended over 100 modelers treated presence Exec utive Director Vince Mankowski Barbra Re naud Airtronics much delight world F3B champion Joe Wurtz freezing expenses fiscal mis understanding between myself Head quarters now resolved episode worth space needed write about have questions give call project Muncie steaming ahead believe will mecca model aerodromes proceeding break neck pace feel times perhaps slightly slower pace emphasis regional flying fields would appropriate Time will tell enough just few weeks Friday 11th found winging across friendly sky toward Finance Committee meeting Reston budget calls surplus revenue over expenses capital purchases proposed new year could leave cash shortfall tough months September-October significant problem AMAs assets owned free clear small short-term loan will ad equate get through period time mid-point election process time read issue election will have decided Let just say thank showing inter est AMA voting thank you showing confi dence Its pleasure serving sincerely hope can continue Edge 94 Model Aviation x Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 As have seen new declaration asked sign What trying to protect Academy self lawsuits member law yer read item sat right down fired off letter claimed members no insurance Well wrong ba sic coverage covers suits brought against remains What being removed assets Academy itself Since some lawyers will sue anything within miles event re gardless liability deemed neces sary remove much possible very choice target lawsuits Thinking about number lawyers country proclivities some thought occurred same way re fer herd sheep school fish suppose its glut lawyers Don Anderson asked pass plans swap meet December 7 1000 am 700 pm Marshall Cen ter Rudy Leupke Hall Vancouver Wash ington address 1009 E Mcloughlin Blvd Get rid surplus just time Christmas Fern Prairie Modelers An nual Family Picnic Fun-Fly Septem ber 29 Great food fine weather lot nice folk made super day multi-level fun-fly noon Earl Aune flew new Mustang Jerry Holcomb dem onstrated erector set Helicopter followed Denny Wall guiding high-flying parachutist perfect landing flying camaraderie followed Noted Big Sky Thunderbirds flying off two water sites Also see Duane Feistet went way Arlington NW F-i regionals took eighth place new club started up Snohomish area called SNOR/C Seems dedicated some all-out competition types note SNOR/C club big bird enthusi asts put flying fields sight other unaware other made agreement allows both clubs operate requires strict adher ence frequency plan What happens club members off icers think should contest members generally agree con test announced however con test day comes few members show up help out What Perhaps give up contests altogether maybe re trench Get specific commitments members before contest ever held re fuse start process unless help plen tiful readily available Obviously can problem club also comes district problem potentially good contest situation dropped Snake River Modelers hosted Idaho Scale Squadron meet late September CDed Que Quigley huge success AVP Al Culver has promised pictures Contestants came such far flung places Gooding Idaho Yakima Washington goodly number Boise Baker LaGrande Some Snake River modelers tried hand too Also Kevin Cruson went Cottage Grove tend Pattern meet now group considering Pattern meet next fall Mike Dunphy volunteered motor over Medford hold judges school maybe will see new meet come pass Benton County RIC Club got involved DaVinci Days Celebration held Cor vallis About 20 members participated al though everyone flew didnt fly answered questions managed PR part effort spite very cramped quarters several hundred specta tors shown something about hobby/sport RC modeling Doesnt hurt get involved local celebrations fact helps Second Annual Fun Fliers Contest went very well good weather good competition Mclver nice place fly has nice grove trees cool relief Mclver nice park family-type activities too Everyone seemed enjoy ing themselves CD Roger Wilson kept things moving need congratulate Bob Bennett having reached goal having CD 50 years Now thats amazing downright awe-inspiring Bob has certainly asset District Xl since moved its easy understand did Its just very difficult get handle doing things others length time especially since own life has held difficult stretches nice letter came Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association club has putting biggest spectators standpoint best-attended shows around Usually blessed good weather Ninth An nual Event year no exception Thir ty-five pilots Washington Califor nia brought 41 aircraft fly off Carl Weathers strip near Brooks Oregon Jim Griffin came up Redding California get Furthest Traveled award 4000 spectators mostly local resi dents showed up oh ah club does outstanding job getting word out people come out love show Does wonders local PR kids just like last year candy bomber run about noon Weve got nice shots show thanks Rocky must have very busy CD event assume took pictures didnt have help since some 30 members showed up help out keep things moving First photo shows part 4000-person crowd some aircraft can see Ed Hesss very large Lysander right Bet couldnt have guessed Candy Bomber being held Jay Hop kins couldnt kids get fig ured out real fast may able read it says Tootsie Roll side members make sure littlest kids have chance get some candy plenty go around final CD Rocky Dickersons Keleher Lark Rocky powers -scale version home-built OS 91 Surpass shot can get some idea landing strip 150 x 2800 ft very smooth grass Its neat place fly Best wisnes no ano namily 1-101iday Season may peaceful filled joyD January 1992 95 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DIstrict Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrelt Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomtt 1910 NE 122nd Ave vancouver WA 98664 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vicksburg St. Spokune WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-1 45th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Karlfrom Puyallup Washington brought Marchetti 260 powered ST 3000 Karl won both pilots specta tors Best Show awards Obviously very nice plane e nu erattons Note safety net used along aircraft spectators right Bob Sueing clubs Activities Di rector designated announcer Cottage Industries As mentioned recent issue New York Indoor Times just have come up name complimentary small businesses full part-time devoted producing useful needed up-to-date aeromodeling materials tools kits high quality practical design Whenever cottage industries mentioned cant help slip back time high school English class old Silas Marner bent over loom Thats cottage industries full bloom name meant exactly what said Back what ever century country folk labored day alone homes cottages raw materials brought fin ished pieces picked up term has come down us late twentieth century just doesnt accurately describe vital members hobbys supply system small producers vital us usually leading edge innovation technology couple issues ago mentioned Junior Flight old-line Free Flight rubber-powered flying scale kit producers fallen way behind big producers just have brought kits up-to-date day want good rubber-powered kit buy produced cottage industry manufacturers about readers out sending suggested names replace antiquated cottage industry moniker No con test no prize sincere thank letter Bill Warner agrees did however use term made list such firms could think calls list Cottage Wings Source Guide Bills list updated Sep tember 1991 may have copy sending $1 businesssized SASE Bill Warner 1370 Monache Ave Porterville CA 93257 worthwhile list worthwhile producers Two-Hundred-Thousand Kits Year Recently Don Ross mentioned Paul K Guillow Inc Wakefield MA 01880 confirmed company no longer ad vertises magazines something noticed mentioned produces sells over 200000 flying scale kits annually mar keting through hobby shops discount stores other retail outlets Now thats lot kits manufacturer Guillows lament however company estimated about 80% kits never completedeven worse could have imagined Think 80% unfinished wasted budding modelers down drain modelers will never come AMA members Dont wonder so-called completed models come close flying Guillow asked Don could percentage improved Don Ross has good business arrangement whereby Guillow places its kits advertisement Dons book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes smart business both parties Don says has sold over 1000 books result ads no doubt some readers thus able finish fly Guillow models Needless say recommendation kit producers mod els designed long ago invest re-designing updating kits can fly Flying what about today No longer builders satisfied simply looking things done Models must fly Flying Aces Club FAC Nationals other clubs too magazine articles attest fact such models can fly well Pure simple kit buyers want mod els fly Take look copy old-time advertisement Build display. Build fly gas rubber-power free flight con trol line simple radio control ction features retractable tail wheel drop-able bombs retractable landing gear sliding canopy folding wings movable control surfaces scale figures What lot baloney model designed fly ways can fly well model designed things far too heavy designed fly well remember looking over plans rubber-powered kit Douglas Dive Bomber wasnt rear peg hook rubber See what mean So think old-line manufacturers better get horses re-design models will per centage completed flown models go up 0 Second Edition first edition 5000 copies Don Rosss book Rubber Pow ered ModelAirplanes has already sold out just over two years second edition now print should ready November 11 1991 second edition few changes will published Markowski International met Mike Markowski CIMAS Colum bia University flying session Mike helping Don sell first edition Zenith second bit good news Don will stock 1000 books cover Guillows continued promotion will ship orders right home will sell book $1395 plus $105 postage thats total $15 copy will autographed Send check Don Ross 38 Churchill Road Cresskill NJ 07626 next bit news Don has asked start work new book will begin basic primer left off go much further will cover competition models like Coupe Wake field have chapters C02 Electric small Gas compressed air also materials like Mylar Kevlar carbon fiber others Don will also include complete chapter foam construction may also some new plans enough room Don might sell plans separately package real kicker Ross plans include chapter mod ify Scale kits make models fly Darned doesnt bring us right back manufacturers cleaning up acts rely ing book someone wrote change kits get things fly Ah me. Anyway Don Ross would like Junior Flight readers start send ing him suggestions fix-it ideas sources special materials can contact Don address gave three paragraphs above Three Mini-Sticks heres cottage industries coming right cue supply us Mini-Stick kits Talk about timelessness Ive asked basic questions get started get activity along requests six Mini-Stick plans kits should just thing Lew Gitlows Indoor Model Supply kits have three different de signs box kit contains select color-coded premium balsa least three models design requirements Mini-Sticks plans sheet includes prop jig template full details lots illustrations Kits include Ultra Film covering materials ex cept cement kit costs $995 Standard Quick Cement ideal attaching covering now available steel tip glue gun wire insert $295 Modelers want try own designs will find Mini dual bearings six $4 very helpful An 18-page catalog $1 kit $2 alone Add $3 shipping Mailing address Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Man oh man US Cavalry comes riding over hill just nick time See what mean about misnamed cottage indus tries being vanguard Flying Scale Plans Ive requested Flying Scale modelers mention believe draw up publish sell Flying Scale plans should alwaysrepeat alwaysinclude accu rate three-view draw ing plane involved three-view needed contest doc umentation purposes Such three-views sometimes difficult lo cate other sources designer must have clude usually gaping unused areas plans lack space such three-views left out Designers please take note include all-important accu rate three-view Make plans really fulfill purpose As always keep tail light Ill next month odel Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents N AMA SINcZE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 2 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above _____________________________2 SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr start months column finishes last months discussion Migrating Combustion Chamber engine Will type engine satisfy types model categories Prob ably type satisfies demand time envisioned some very definite applications Sport Scale fliers should immediate beneficiaries MCC engine can well think big birds would especially acceptable place development whet appetite fact take look next photo Byron Pitts 12-cuin MCC engine swinging 20 x 8 propeller Imagine fully de veloped engine application Look compact size engine mounted Pitts just think about what have hanging front yours above rather con densed simplification full description engine tended gain interest comments device wish thank Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc information Fred ventor patent holder Migrating Combustion Cham ber engine Fred Jeff Erick son flier Phil Gieseking provided briefing flight demonstra tion AMA Executive Council during Council meeting Muncie Flying done airport south end AMA property NACA Technical Report referenced page 110 Sound Model Aeronautics should read 1192 instead 1191 Readers advise report no longer available National Technical formation Service interested muffler design mathe matics please consult Air Force report used reference handbook Air Force Technical Report No AFFDL-TR-76-28 available NTIS apologize error Site studies common request receive letters telephone calls has responding complaints Answers questions handbook recently mailed chartered clubs occasion specific conditions cannot answered book site unique fun damentals still apply becomes matter just use methods answer particular problem good example happened site neighbor made complaint person correspondence site owner raised potential further action Any time tract attention local authorities enter risky area best solution analyze situation immediately come up methods meeting sound levels compatible lifestyles neighbors very first thing need copy local ordinances relat ing sound determine violating laws next step take sound level readings over period time cor onds normal hours operation looking average background ambient sound levels need study record see periods increased lowered ambient sound during time under study information hand can take readings during times aircraft operating question becomes sound level aircraft particular model class model engine type size other factor involved making aircraft measurably audible far above mean ambient sound aircraft Another very important factor distance between offended party can approximate distance rather easily us ing basic math need make some sort sight de termine angle location point under flight path determine what distance Triangulation will provide slant range What data important fact sound sound dont get confused frequency unless local laws specifically relate sound levels frequency audible por tion airplanes sound spectrum probably exhaust note frequency can measure exhaust note quite well using standard properly calibrated sound-level meter models consistently cause noise pollution problems neighbors case will need work aircraft lower sound levels measured field may also have situation becomes mandatory alter flight zone avoid flying too close neighbors property cases will need take both actions greatest offenders individual flies lim its eyeball response no need flying sites would available people would fly power planes closer field Large models have become problem couple re asons simple fact overtime will large models large model flies very well visible last fact causes problem fliers judge distance plane size model well can seen order prop erly control thing individual goes 50-in model 110-in airplane flies point appears same size smaller now flying over least much closer neighbor doubt using large gasoline engine very ineffective muffler guaranteed get neighbors attention Dont give argument because its turning 7000 rpm wont sound bad Loud loud noise level neighbors house high level above ambient main concern An effective muffler absolute necessity use devices nothing exhaust extractors should banned completely fields potential problems exist must control location sound level airplanes Continued page 88 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Director Operations Robert voislavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee nical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 SpecIal Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceaaing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D January 1992 79 AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council U PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 2 Federal Aviation Administration FAA very important contact AMA have Responsible airspace nation FAA could well formulate Federal Air Regulations FARs would ad versely impact activities AMA members As doc ument exercises control over model aircraft operations Ad visory Circular AC 91-57 issued June 1981 need copy please call us testament respect FAA has AMA its members California blimp incident took place noti fied contacts FAA immediately acknowledged problem aberration typical behavior AMA members situation handled low-key fashion lucky AMA HQ personnel work several FAA Washington staffers well having contact needed FAA regional offices Through Washington bureau AMA has become involved educational department headed Philip Woodruff Phil pro vides great leadership staff working aggressively reach goal set Administrator Admiral James Busey attract ing more young people aviation career past year invited part Aviation Career Educa tion ACE session FAA Headquarters occasion select group high school students enrolled pro gram called week orientation classroom setting able present case model aviation its lessons use examples famous aviators/astronauts started careers model building flying chance speaker preceded Administrator himself pleased see AMA working staff providing support contacts like permit AMA work protect interests membership keep flying refer back August 1990 issue Model Aviation page 91-92 will see FAA Administrator acted CD banquet Smithsonian Institution expansion kick-off dinner table dinner given Delta Dart fly end evening great enjoyment guest Incidentally 1991 FAA conducted 17 ACE programs 1992 agency plans have program 50 states Maybe club can get involved help contact closest FAA office inquire So yes AMA does work you dont always see specific activity Jerry Hawkins President Winnebago R/C Flyers Inc sent nice letter some newspaper clippings Oshkosh Northwestern re porter Angie Venturini gave club real boost story about its move new location change involved 800 club man-hours 96 acre site club leases property county $1 per year bad However club does donate lot labor hours indicated above Adjacent new field cemetery club has adopted community service project As now know clubs adopt piece highway Wisconsin chartered club looks after cemetery members clip trees cut grass pick up trash make place look presentable getting high marks county administration effort Future plans field call adding safety fencing improving parking area planting some flowers erecting flagpole [0cated near County Fairgrounds club gets lot spectators club hopes add bleachers some day accommodate visitors Winnebago R/C Flyers recently named Club Month Model Airplane News magazinea nice achievement club newsletter Oshkosh Bound full building tips club news sched ule information some excellent cartoons Colonel Bob Thanks Jerry input pleasant letter sent Rhode Island Aeromodelers sent some nice information about its club project Based Bristol Rhode Island club activities chair man Michael Viscosi provided details get national TV exposure Work Easter Seal Society end Rhode Island Aeromodelers held First Annual RIC Flying Circus donated proceeds Society day-long event featured biplanes Pattern planes Helicopters static displays construction exhibits lots open flying sprin kled between Fund-raising efforts included raffle prizes donated Lloyd Randolphs Telemaster pulls banner during Flying Cir cus opening ceremony club local hobby shops Spectators could buy flight time buddy box set-up club trainer aircraft use throughout day Concessions did land office business parking fees added total club decided advance proceeds would go Easter Seals campaign photos can see symbolic presentation check $1001 Plans next year already underway What great way get lo cal support publicity Clouddusters RIC Club Milan Illinois lucky club club formed 1986 three members mid-1991 36 active fliers threethats right threeflying fields Larry Stone good enough send copy club newsletter plus newspaper story story featured color photo good write-up club its activities Club members come throughout Quad Cities area recent site acquisition Rock Island County Fair grounds have free use property unless some other major event scheduled annual Fair stock car race calendar club returns its two other fields long ago some club members took aircraft local school Moline Getting involved schools good PR club has taken advantage relationship County Fairground Manager reflected no-cost privilege have use site Carol Loretz staff writer Argus interviewed several club members came up good article overall tone very positive indicated aeromodelers well ac cepted community As flying sites become harder harder obtain retain cer tam parts country being recognized respected part community becomes more important Yourpublic im age has positive need known local ficials can approve deny request flying privileges no matter new field existing field Once public opin 80 Model Aviation RIA members John Galvin Pete Dreyer Lloyd Randolph Steve Winter Steve Shriner Denise Winter Barbara Palmateer Geoff Beven Mike Viscosi Bill Barnowski kneeling Mike McGrath Matt Walter symbolic check completes picture Check presentation ABC affiliate Channel 12 shown national networkSi OO1 Shown Jack Palmateer Pete Dreyer Walter Cryan Channel 12 News Anchor Mike Viscosi Bill Barnoweki Andrew Dreyer front ion turns against you can kiss field goodbye ways can develop understanding sympathy have expounded pages times clubs unwise get involved about club Have good publicity lately Let know next month Cliff Adkins assists another Peachtree student Delta Dart con struction Mike McGowan head instructor smiles shows off completed Delta Dart AMA Cub photos page should have appeared November 1991 issue Model Aviation photos Fayette Flyers AdoptA-School program mentioned page 141 January 1992 81 AMA SINCE 1936 GRAND OPENING OF THE NATIONAL AEROMODELING FLYING FACILITY MUNCIE INDIANA JUNE 13141992 Watch Model Aviation National Newsletter Further Details Retired Delta Airlines Captain Hank Frese working Amanda Jones Peachtree Elementary School THE 1991 CHARLES HAMPSON GRAN ISCHOLARSHIP FUND Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has awarded 1991 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund five university students academic excellence civic responsibility modeling ac tivities $20000 fund distributed among Mark Cantarella Joel Grasmeyer Raymond Jungmann Andrew Kenedy James Stewart assist education According Bob Underwood Scholarship Committee chairman five selected because exemplify spirit Charles Hampson Grant aeromodeling full-scale aviation pioneer Like Mr Grant young men doers Underwood said have enjoyed great success academics participated ex tracurricular activities displayed true sense civic responsibil ity hope contribution will help become leaders chosen field community Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania received $2000 freshman studies Economics Political Science George Washington University Washington DC An avid RC sport flier Mark participates fun flys also uses Telemaster 66 give flight demonstrations lessons scout community groups past member Simi Valley California Fliers current member Chester County Pennsylvania RC Club As 40 student B Reed Henderson High School West Chester Pennsylvania Mark involved Student Govern ment Association National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society school newspaper debate team also active Catholic Youth Organization Boy Scouts Senior Patrol Leader Joel Grasmeyer freshman Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana studying Aerospace Engineering Grand Rapids Michi gan native received $6000 scholarship fund Joel world-class Free Flight modeler member United States Junior Free Flight Team competed World Championships Yugoslavia also enjoys RC Sailplane CL Stunt CL Combat flying As member Grand Valley Michigan RC Club Western Michigan Free Flight Club has taken part school demonstrations assisted students developed interest modeling An outstanding student Calvin Christian High School Grand ville Michigan Joel listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Soci ety four years track team debate team ski club Other activities included Civil Air Patrol Grand Rapids Astro nomical Association Grand Rapids Audubon Society Raymond jungmann Buckholts Texas awarded $3000 freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Texas A&M University College Station An avid RC modeler Raymonds recent accomplishment scratch-built Roun Tuit member Milam County Texas Aeromodelers regular participant flight demonstrations local contests Raymond graduated valedictorian CH Yoe High School Cameron Texas National Merit Semi-Finalist twoyear member National Honor Society also active member 4-H Future Farmers America FFA During holiday season spreads cheer visiting local nursing homes singing Christmas carols Andrew Kenedy junior Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy New York received $3000 Florence Kentucky native has dou ble major Aeronautical Engineering Biology ranked top student university Andrew enjoys building repairing models recently complet ing construction first Pattern ship also has scratch-built Italian Fibrini T-34 Mentor enjoys instructing beginners participating static displays contests serves secre tary treasurer aeromodeling club college 1989 graduate Boone County High School Florence Ken tucky Andrew has received nearly 60 awards certificates accomplishments academics music athletics has studied played classical guitar 12 years also member hockey teams won several state titles Andrew Kenedys photo will appear next month James Stewart Missou Ia Montana awarded $6000 com mittee freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Iowa State University Ames James has diverse interest model aviation has built flown gas-powered Electric models RC Gliders Helicopters Free Flight models member Big Sky Aeromodelers sists beginners participates various club meets contests First class Sacred Heart High School Missoula Montana James involved variety school activities member National Honor Society four years Academic State Team three years also involved Student Gov ernment Association debate team math science clubs athletic interests included track cross country boxing teams Eagle Scout participated Annual Christmas Food Drive VISION community service class sisted elderly Continued page 83 82 Model Aviation Muncie Back 1960s first envisioned Academy-owned facility considered designing complex building house Headquarters museum flying site dream almost came fruition Springfield Ohio the late 1970s number reasons decided build Headquarters facility Reston Virginia put flying site idea hold As AMA grew assumed larger role national modeling activ ity need site reconsidered So after widely publicizing intentions established Site Acquisition Committee scoured country suitable site did choose Muncie two principal reasons Mun cie physically center population United States fact 60 percent US population lives within 600 miles Muncie means large percentage AMAs membership has relatively easy access events held site Second Muncie did find community firmly committed supporting relocation operation has greatly eased burden packaging properties several different owners securing purchase fair market price obtaining proper zoning easing concerns facilitys neighbors providing financial support etc want national flying site will certainly ease burden hosting Nationals once site has developed its full potential will also allow us make money opera tion rather lose money often case fact Na tionals currently conducted such burden almost hooves us discontinue event unless have tenable site arrangement Muncie will certainly site Nationals 1992 Scale World Championships already scheduled Muncie site will available kinds events expect have waiting list its use Such events expected pay own costs plan host national symposia Already works flyin/symposium noise reduction held spring 92 Aeromodeling research cannot done Reston also ing planned Most important however national aeromodeling center fo cus growth acceptance public activity similar what EAAs Oshkosh facility does want American public view aeromodeling thriving quality activity confi dent center will greatly aid image investment future also intent eventually locate Headquarters functions Muncie using equity Reston ease transfer Once activities place cohesive efficient operation will possible anticipate reducing yearly overall operating costs Beyond Muncie intent invest sites across country resources will allow certainly possible provide site club plan use resources leverage site acquisi tions whenever possible Certainly greater public acceptance large part leverage will help convince local authorities meet needs modelers through use public lands have evidence such acceptance exists intend build success AMAs Marketing Department Reston can supply materi als can also meet local authorities needed help ac quire flying sites also aggressively market aeromodeling media So invest single site rather sites time simply honest opinion can achieve profound long-term benefit funds available doing way re alize somethose immediate desperate need sitemay disagree premise Council certainly sympa thizes feeling convinced long term course have taken will have best long-term benefit AMA Dues Adjustment Council recently made some adjustments membership rates two primary reasons 1 The rates place some categories simply werent paying costs processing membership applications some instances did adequately cover benefits received 2 Because members opt receive Model Aviation de cided stop publishing separate copies AMA News section sent no publication categories actions will give magazine higher quality mix AMA other news restraints finite AMA News section will able produce better magazine save overall publi cation costs never attempt cover up sugar-coat dues crease some categories some irate letter-writers have claimed Council conducts its business according by-laws em power Council set reasonable dues rates well conduct other business Obviously want maintain organization healthy serves its members best ability does hurt accused dastardly underhanded practices few members have claimed have never seen instance tenure AMA Council works hard remun eration Council members modelers just like cer tainly have best interests modelers heart poll membership item business could never accomplish anything Council has same problems legislative bodies have country understanding will people represent same time working common good have look whole picture rather dividual hardships really think membership would vote dues increase course Its like taxes nobody likes taxed necessity government provide ser vices need spite increase dues rates small percentage AMA members money spend membership whale bar gain insurance benefits alone provide liability accident death theft insurance paltry sum club flying field property owner also covered have just received renewal notice FAA $250000 p01 icy covers accident death riding certified air plane no others costs over $200 above beyond cost membership categories received rate increase Senior Cit izens Im Ive received letters accusing us dastardly things Some claim will have give up hobby because dues increase have hard time believing want best bargain can get everything spend money mod elers getting terrific bargain Try getting much insurance such low cost anywhere else dont think should subsidize some membership catego ries would unfair rest membership did crease dues Open category far largest seg ment membershipLi ScholarshipCont pg 82 Additionally Joel Grasmeyer James Stewart awarded $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Scholarship Fund fund sponsored Toledo Weak Signals AMA-chartered club given top candidates Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund Continued page 84 January 1992 83 PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 go again Before column done Ill surely ac cused lawyer-bashing dont know explain situation some people interpreting way Frankly have lot respect legal profession its system luris prudence have little trouble short its system allows abuse have trouble dealing law yers themselves lawyers apply system clients greatest advantage Sometimes may seem unfair its necessarily lawyers fault working Id want loophole explored decide would advantage after thats what am paying subject month new waiver AMA members re quired sign membership application renewal applica tions hardly hit mailboxes hell-raising started number people seem have difficulty understanding what waiver says some have misinterpreted saying insurance coverage has eliminated case read carefully will find waives right sue AMA itself negligence has absolutely nothing insurance coverage ability potentially recover da mages another AMA member under AMA insurance cover age waiver reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aer onautics Incorporated liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused negligence will stop right now read again will see doesnt have anything insurance What says wont hold AMA self responsible accident suffer personal injury property damage alleging AMA negligent An example would buddys RC trainer went out control hit causing severe injuries could still po tentially recover damages under AMA insurance could additionally sue AMA negligence pro tecting accident grounds alleging negligence against AMA could nearly anything failure provide cage protect failure require fail-safe equipment wherein throttle would automatically retard resulting lessening severity grievous injuries client honor al lowing use frequencies known used other services extremes go far have someone able proclaim AMA negligent failure control automobiles parking lot chartered club involved accident fact AMA itself no control situation seems matter little seems matter AMA has deep pockets waiver attempt protect future insurance being jeopar dized cases attempt hold AMA directly liable seek damages AMA itself limited insurance cov erage total assets AMA itself AMA membership organization its members have put lot hard-earned money insurance program AMAs off ic ers elected members doing level best see insurance plan along other assets AMA reality belong its members thats protected allow assets become victim cases whole insurance plan will fall suspect entire hobby/sport model aviation could fall AMA must protect its assets order able continue protect personal assets limit insurance coverage right continue enjoy pas time So far column shouldnt have upset too lawyers audience now.. age-old saying goes some thing like have lawyer have opinion have two have argument Waivers tricky things write openers waivers usually governed laws individual state Therefore need certain language ensure effec tiveness varies state state hand courts seem tend enforce waivers written legalese language indecipherable common man other hand like claim cornerstone enforcement signed waiver whether individual signing understood what signing Its epitome Catch 22 Making matters complicated fact states dont have specific statutes regarding waivers usually rely case law determine validity laymens terms best can understand describe previous court case de cided issue enforceability waiver has set prece dent therefore decision effect becomes law Future pending cases same set facts would ruled same way based law Please bear gets complicated key por tion above portion sentence says same set facts general facts generally changed precedent applicable case must heard its own merits read involving dollars As can well ima gine precedents have set some states appear contradict other have involved fact pattern very slightly different writing waiver important try evaluate set words have found effective enforced previous case ones werent state different some com promise necessary certain words key states waiver worded effective way legal sense comes quite long approaching full page also faced decision whether include club site owner waiver As can see adoption liability waiver compli cated process cannot taken lightly motion made Executive Council adopt waiver purposely did present copy pro posed waiver fact hadnt seen myself rather asked approve waiver developed lawyers warned would quite long approximately full page made no pretense trying hide anything rather expressed concern document presented amateur editing doc ument would result its being made less effective legal sense would have admit would have guilty anyone editing thats purposely hadnt seen document EC passed motion cant remember what margin off running attorneys presented waiver HQ inclusion 1992 renewal package HQ staff concerned sheer size document would create situation people might renew HQ initiated rewrite What evolved two waiv ers first single sentence waiver printed renewal application second longer sanctioned events attorneys have agreed it attitude re write could dilute effectiveness waiver somewhat acceptable think HQ wrong change waiver statement can understand concern could have nega tive effect renewals Its classic case deciding what im portant selling product case memberships protect ing yourself future lawsuits Only time will tell predict subject will re-visited lot future few may have recently received Alert Regarding Insur ance Coverage letter AMA member attorney letter based upon misunderstanding language intent waiver see above reference two attorneys after con versation yours truly has acknowledged misunderstand ing letter stated Based representations intent waiver part Statement have come realize interpretation put Alert incorrect sometimes may seem AMAs EC stumbling around dark can assure working hard best interests mind few decisions clear cut easy may appear someone hasnt heard sides argumentIZ Scholarship Cont pg 83 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund established 1987 memory Grants achievements full-scale model avi ation Scholarship applicants must high school graduates cur rently enrolled university program also required have involved some type modeling activity within past three years Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee approved AMAs Executive Council Further information concerning AMAs scholarship programs can obtained contacting AMA Headquarters Scholarship Applica tions 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750EZ 84 Model Aviation exciting events have keeping office busy month An operational plan budget have developed AMA-hosted Scale World Championships next August Various de tails concerning cost entry housing transportation site formation presented FAI Paris November Meanwhile 1992 AMA operational budget prepared office delivered Finance Committee September Assembling annual budget AMA no easy matter hours spent department heads reviewing year-to-date ex penses projected 1991 expenses comparing cost projec tions conditions following year Service maintenance contracts insurance policies utilities taxes supply costs airfare increases among wide variety expenses taken account budget prepared reviewed several times detail submitted Finance Committee later meets HQ review entire process Finance Committee meeting Sat urday October 12 successful twelve-hour affair now re vised copy 1992 AMA budget will presented AMA Ex ecutive Council November 9 final approval lot time has spent Scale World Champion ships HQ has made considerable efforts continue reviews operations improvements procedures Meanwhile time has devoted reviewing overseeing development AMAs property Indiana addition monthly review construction companys work date constant flow grant applications easements secure permits obtain schedule maintain During past month planning meeting held 1992 National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Next paid visit Reno-style Air Races California way very successful Congratulations CD John Elliott Following event just 140 miles away served jury member F2D team trials Vacavilleanother successful event Congratulations CD John Salvin Another project has required attention last 30 days preparation agenda November Executive Council meeting information architect John Hunton have reviewed finalized input development Muncie site endeavoring price schedule improve ments asked Special Interest Groups AMA members around country above addition full-time job managing supervising AMA HQ operations briefly mentioned Nationals planning meeting 1992 Na tional Model Airplane Championships will held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts June 20-29 Westover AFB able accommodate events means will return com bined Nationals format sincere thanks Special Inter est Group representatives AMA members attended meeting worked hard select various flying site locations determine optimum flight schedule events will third Nationals held Westover other two among largest Nationals ever held 1992 Nationals ex pected larger AMA members happy re turn Westover recall 83 85 Nationals excellent championship events writing 1992 renewal process well under way re newals mailed last week September end first full week October over 24000 renewals re ceived HQ Fifteen percent renewals took advantage Renew-for-2 option between 1000 6000 applications ar rived day renewals being handled HQ use outside service lockbox expect work some overtime order keep up renewals avoid delayed ser vice members good news year AMA members seem inclined remember sign renewal application Last year several thou sand dollars spent postage return applications sig natures less positive news apparently some con fusion over three minor items first involves confusion between Eye-Denta card Vision Wear card Vision Wear card gives AMA members discount purchasing eyeglasses mailed AMA members license card Eye-Denta card thick plastic AMA membership card can used fre quency clip Vision Care card free Eye-Denta card costs $10 Another irritant new Youth Membership rate $14 cludes subscription ModelAviation magazine letters have indicated members dont have problem paying $14 Juniors simply want second copy Model Avia tion Upon hearing second subscription may sent school library members choice problem disappears cases may premature suspect Executive Council re view will take place shortly possibility Family membership family being same name same address will offered renewal small problem end can help some cases AMA member signs signature portion renewal form mails alone cases have no name no address no AMA number no check no credit card number trace piece paper signature scrawl have no way knowing renewal whether payment has received whether its free renewals being set aside Seen above road being built through Muncie site begin ning northwest part site winding through exit midpoint eastern border large cleared portion center first flying site parking lots feel cases have heard AMA three weeks please call write membership department case make sure fill name ad dress renewal form end September made visit Muncie Indiana check construction progress quality work ironwork place building process being closed Additionally roadway final grade being prepared surfacing able first time drive road constructing stand first AMA flying site took breath away realize fully no way photographs videos writing may column could make anyone else fully appre ciate size scope project AMA must everything within its ability get members site can appreciate firsthand has previously mentioned magazine National Newsletter videos will Grand Opening cel ebration site next year mention black-tie Dedication Dinner Saturday night Grand Opening weekend However after experiencing site having op portunity visualize its scope own thinking has changed fully intend go next meeting AMA Executive Coun cil ask format Saturday night dinner changed buying tickets securing guest speakers etc open informal celebration free members sincerely believe Continued page 88 January 1992 85 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Overhead shot showing iron work up new Muncie Museum building ConnecOcut Maine Massaduselts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vmoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1826 Duxbury MA 02331 hI 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33Ash StTownsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 MC McGoffin 8 Robinson St Hoohon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 Hiyh St Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator GeonQe Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Championship Unlimited RC Races months column will pri marily devoted because first its type held Madera California airport October 3-6 1991 pilot air craft licensed qualify order race done Thursday Friday actual races held Saturday Sunday aircraft competing $25000 cash prizes modeled after aircraft qualified race unlimited ra ces Reno maximum weight 55 pounds fueled ready take-off no restrictions engines different types used Wingspan least 100 scale out lines maintained three classes Gold Silver Bronze Qualifying times used determine class aircraft would fly course went around three pylons measured Times varied about 75 mph 135 mph attrition rate air craft quite high must remembered much equip ment technology event being used first time landing gear seemed give fliers considerable trouble event sponsored Cliff Adams Tom Easterday very professionally done Tom Cliff people assisted deserve considerable credit creating very successful event able stick around Sundays activities dont have final resultsD Left right Tern Parola Loraine Hartranft Kelly Hartranft three staff handled administrative duties competitor re ceived plaque Loraine holding Reno racer Dreadnought type aircraft model rac ers patterned after However models P 51s various versions A-26 Douglas Invader owned Bill Hempel seemed have con siderable trouble left engine airplane still flew very well engine pilot flew airplane Gold Class 86 Model Aviation model Dreadnought being preparuu nor quatinying nis before shot after shot model Dreadnought i-n- iger ust owned David Bridi aircraft transported forced pick favorite airplane event would probably beautiful seemed verywell prepared Unfortunately another before picture Bonnie Wilber Barb Krafft admiring trophies Trophies along cash awarded First Second Third class Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Ditnbar WV 25064 Nelsen Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathswsy 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Macmu OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendate Ave Maple OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweil Cl Bensatem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency coordinator John Coole 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Foil PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Todays youthHow interest model aviation ques tion has reviewed numerous times local district na tional modeling groups District Ill attempting provide some stimulus problem As mentioned last months column Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters scheduled provide model-based seminar Pennsylvanias technology teachers ef fort will provide information suggestions using model aero nautics classroom early October District Vice President attended aero space seminar Penn State University program sponsored Johns Hopkins University directed toward recruiting gifted stu dents college aerospace programs students exhibited unbe lievable interest expertise aerospace programs Penn State students displayed some college activities cluded program called Ecsel challenge class de sign build full-scale soaring aircraft doing model aircraft will extensively used design evaluation Several innovative ideas will evolve thiswatch updates club can become involved education special program di rected toward science technology industrial arts would receive positive recognition almost school administrators Several districts clubs already provide programscan help Several months ago computerized bulletin board Mi ami RC Club mentioned board appears very worth contains some great graphics can now reached new telephone number 513 426-4050 Use BBS free hours Monday through Thursday 600 pm micni1t 600 pm Friday through Sunday midnight July 21 date Johnstown RC Clubs Invitational FunFly Picnic tenth consecutive year club has graciously invited areas RC clubs fun-filled day flying food fun Special guest AVP Jay Mealy Clearfield ad dition offering unlimited use beautiful flying site Johnstown club provided food drinks attending Allegheny RC Specialties provided prizes folqwing pictures expose event above information supplied Jim Duncan Indiana Flyers Club gesture thanks hospitality Johnstown Great idea Jim Mall shows very positive winter activity Keystone Radio Control Society Hummelstown Pennsylvania utilizes Colonial Park Mall Harrisburg its event effort shown Henry Spanglers Frank Sheesleys pictures Tamecats built Bill Morris Jim Nowak Jim Enterline Frank Sheesley August 10 1991 Central Penn Hobbies Starhawk Mfg spon sored fun fly West Shore Flying Clubs field Harrisburg little twist contest Central Penn Hobbies held beauty contest Starhawk poster girl winner moved Atlantic City try Eastern Miss Starhawk title Below Dave Bush stands center beauties left right Nancy Samento Missy Goodling Dave Bush Summer Smith Stacy Price Besides beauty contest great fun-fly contest evolved Bob Rachauss picture shows some contest activity May Santa bring things fly January 1992 87 Keystone Tamecats Honest Jim Nowaks Gee Bee Central Penns beauty contest Johnstown boys Hangar talk Fun-fly activity Happy holidays Flying sites Academy continues grow growth comes need flying sites clubs addressing need achieving great results question have answer obtain field Just what will club piece land goal hack grass strip out land cut little bit grass task quite simple truly wish make flying site have bit consider before completing site much can much will cost club District IV has some answers may benefit East Duplin Model Aviators located area Beulaville North Carolina has what just may ways best facility District facility has cost club members very little ex cept lot hard work club members abilities have used generate lot community support wasnt case having piece public property provided model aircraft use has great influence club goes thing have county both provide landfill make improvements quite another thing own Various fund-raising efforts donations businesses have made possible make improvements otherwise fairly commonplace flying site club has running water electricity field has enabled have clubhouse meetings other activities clubhouse insulated air conditioned well furnished includes two full rest rooms well-equipped lunch counter food preparation area field has grass runway ample pit area impound shelter chain link fence runs full length flight line includes something unique model aircraft field club sold advertising plates mounted along fence part campaign build site plates sold one-time charge type campaign made possible build outstand ing field Visitors area ought contact Bryson Houston di rections pay club visit will see can improve own facility Bryson can reached PO Box 324 Beulavlle NC 28518 Its well worth taking look option forming associations clubs especially met ropolitan areas becoming very important asset looking flying sites being done Northern Virginia Maryland North Carolina excellent statewide organization time has recent talk re-forming Virginia mak ings such group too faded away thrust two earlier groups coordinate activities especially contests ra tionale having such groups now obtain flying sites local group such Northern Virginia Association Model Aviation Clubs excellent body have dealing county city officials group can have advisors differ ent categories interest spokesperson responsible neg otiations follow manner get best planning avoid dissension dealing political body awful lot good land out could using problem convincing authorities best user land exactly large association can vital importance Any time can bring large numbers together have much better opportunity success Make sure plans complete make presentation options covered certain everyone understands cost labor coming projects developed Cooperation works both directions present state economy could some benefit clubs should take look local situation see just what status park land other public property time Some land may use because cuts personnel services have prevented adequate maintenance club may able ex change maintenance contract usage rights Check out club successful its efforts obtain flying site should document procedure Send AMA Headquar ters help build up file methodology point may come could added updated Flying Site Handbook data could put together manner would greatly simplify work clubs future Flying sites undoubtedly critical area concern model aviation Clubs need contact Marketing/PR group Geoff Styles Headquarters ques tions come up topic An abundance material personal assistance available Geoff has working rapport federal state organizations FAA UAV meeting about UAVs will held Washington Several years ago topic came up some discussion about line would drawn between model aircraft UAVs Nothing came time appeared some models would overlap realm UAVs come under FAA control would very desirable us Geoff Styles has invited attend upcoming meeting Several committees will established look overall picture will go unknown Geoff has excellent relationship FAA interests coincide FAA both have vested interest avi ation flight safety Much UAV program today owes lot its model aviation heritage Aircraft design engine development ra dio control systems flying techniques have roots model aviation could use term miniature however accurate today have aircraft comparable size weight UAVs Anyway watch information subject Geoff Academy Sound Cont pg 79 never comes cost manufacturers large gas en gines dont provide adequate mufflers engine offer aftermarket items manufacturer person can read ily design test market efficient muffler engine should demand done aftermarket also somewhat lacking interim will need purchase units pro vide good exhaust sound-level suppression alternative make own custom unit advan tage can customize particular installation need large propellers better fit requirements ef ficiency low sound levels will become apparent bet ter mufflers provided still looking information classes mufflers both manufactured home-brew will proposals next Executive Council meeting offer some incentive advances technology Drop us note have some thoughts get ting quiet Executive Director cont pg 85 should everything power get people site firsthand think time quit talking start doing site will wonders AMA model building flying country will demonstrate hobby viable sport recreational activity As springboard other regional sites model cities counties states Muncie site will significant figure growth aeromodeling Yes still nay-sayers detractors Some people odds either selection site develop ment property same ones back 1982 said AMA should continue rent property downtown Washington DC should waste money buying property Reston Vir ginia Time has proven Virginia purchase stroke genius facility Virginia has leveraged occasion provide AMA membership liability insurance beginning see recurrence 1982 crisis mentality itself American phenomenon mentality usually volves self-proclaimed advocacy group probably wellmeaning perhaps obsessed perceived problem licen ses itself perform study presents problem other members and/or club newsletters Print journalists informed new crisis letters editor begin appear other maga zines point advocacy proclaim grass roots movement demands changes problem crisis-mongering places priorities exaggerated problems important ones sparks ques Continued page 90 88 Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Norlh Carolina / Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT rd Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidenis Robert E Bahera 117 Dtis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 OtO-035e Bob Champine 205 riptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rich Christoph 1348 Comberiand Dr Harrisorborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doo Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 10809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27020 Freseecv Ceeritinater Paul Yacobecci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5086 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puarto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszenacz 3626 Raschwocd Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola R 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St Giboonoille FL 33534 Guotavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Guapsabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard jaclrson 2118 Thorolee Dr. N Charleston 50 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brock Girde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Teny Rirnerl 367 Orange Ave Baidrels FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Freqoency Coordinator Bornio Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Emergency I elected represent terests District V members Recently Council motion passed requiring Jun iors family pay $14 instead $7 thus receive Model Aviation magazine though another identical issue al ready being sent Open member same family Thus two issues will show up same house month necessary example Terry Martin Birmingham tells doesnt need two mags month Hes sending eight-year-old sons dues old $7 rate avoid losing good future members infuriating present Open members am agenda next Council meeting attempt change inequity An important new AMA Associate VP has assigned Mobile area help serve south Alabama Eugene Mathis Daphne Alabama member BARCS club has agreed help out Eugene P 40 fighter pilot WW II also flew B-29s retired Colonel flying B-47s has RC since 1957 last weekend Ive driven first Mont gomery Alabama Atlanta cover fun-flys report week end before drove Fort McCIellen visit Control Line Stunt contest Sunday two fun-flys Huntsville other Tullahoma Tennessee day before week before went two contests South Carolina Radio Control Pylon Race Quickie 500 Greenville South Carolina Quarter-Scale Giant affair Thats seven contests three weeks Dont ask maybe Im like friend Reggie Key awa just like really big prob lem need four pages mag month show whats going Pictured above happy familyoriented group involved Control Line Stunt snapped Fort McClellen Ala bama little girl middle Brandi Garrison standing next mother Tammy Husband David holding Cody Garrison Dondi front holding legendary Nobler model attended Lee Websters Tullahoma Ten nessee Free Flight affair August 24 Lees affair gets bigger year people show up fly Everybody runs contest fun-fly knows has headquarters somewhere field rec ords kept heavy deci sions no appeal earth made Lee Websters heart beat headquarters keeps contest go ing like supposed go Pictured above Mattie Schulz Molly Webster running everything sight So much whos first/in charge/running things meet couple weeks ago ran very good friend seen 15 years Mr Gail Jacobson Atlanta Last time saw Gail awarding Atlanta RC Club AMA Award Excellence currently highest award AMA has chartered club couple weeks after Free Flight contest Lee Webster held another RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly also Tullahoma dif ferent site dignified woman left Miss Lucy Ann LeMaster Sheffield Al abama has crowded Mr John Bar tlebaugh Gallatin Tennessee Both Lee Websters first annual Giant Fun Fly Tullahoma Tennessee Al Newton Man chester invited Everybody good time August 311 drove Panama City Flor ida get report Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Labor Day Jumbo Fly-In Meet Carolyn Manning Don Moody Hollywood Florida Greenville South Carolina Quickee 500 Py- very very successful tly-in Everybody Ion RC Race Don has Rossi 40 little fun fun family relaxing beairplane told will go 150 mph hind biplane Meet Jodie Jay 13 calls plane Moody Special John Juchniewicz Lynn Haven Florida January 1992 89 ts mass Iauncn ott UoIIIwocKs Lee weosters annual i-ree -tigno contest ugus Tullahoma Tennessee Everybody lets go same time last down wins Lee has actively involved sponsoring/CDing FF contest exactly 30 years stant snap chucking same time following important modelers participating including limited Tom Hepler George Perryman John Blair Wayne Brock Dick Hall Mike Hines Randall Hopkins Carl Loehle Dr George Shacklett Marc Smith OC Stew art Bob Thoren dont see George Batiuk anywhere better include Georges name safe dont want George mad Whenever speak Radio Control ban quet always tell RC enthusiasts theres nothing Free Flight just wind em up let em go won cares Look good time everybody having During Labor Day weekend able attend QSPRAs Rac ing event Ashland Kentucky found kind racing very en joyable airplanes slower through pylons allowing us keep up excitement generated As learned fellas drawback cost Unfortunately model/engine combinations actually cost fly mula 1 Racers Its four-cycle 120 sitting up front Some guys looking using 90 two-cycle engines help decrease some cost Some dont like idea looks like good idea help generate interest needed keep event alive Im sure will figure something out too much fun just dwin dle nothing After left Ashland dropped Morehead Kentucky some Sunday sport flying found several modelers enjoying pleasant afternoon talked lot about models full-size air craft Before visit over volunteered take young lady up ride Cheetah first ride small airplane think real treat Shortly after head home having another great day some really nice people next weekend found Crawfordsville Indiana citys Airport Appreciation Day Sugar Creek guys models display treated visitors some fine flying didnt bring model Cheetah display ramp Amazingly Grumman day Thanks old Charlie did get some flying Granted didnt fly very long sure rusty skills too obvious Besides wanted see Charlie get some flight time Crawfordsville asked see new site re quest quickly accepted given nickel tour place typical site would find rural area plenty room two neatly mowed runways lot corn Need less say club very proud site should Oh yeah owners pretty darned good too understand no rent cant get much better Weekend three spent doing some activities around home locals Lew McFarland has opened new hobby shop airport keep Cheetah spent some time event Saturday Sunday hosted model full-size fly-in kick things off also spent little time fun-fly put Brax ton Flyers few miles up road planned trip Muncie picnic son find model lost cornfield found model lost fine meal Weekend four time make up trip Champaign Illi nois missed earlier year Champaign County RC Club sponsoring Giant Scale fly-in thought would good time get up Boy am glad did event hopping got sky already full models guys came fly spent fine day watching some really good flying Unfortunately leave before pig roast heard quite good Ive trying lose some weight guess its better did leave Hey ever get chance fly fellas fine hosts hope fly-in will first go trips Im often asked what think flying site Needless say club generally proud show off site should Well found best sites Ive seen long time Champaign club operating off old reclaimed landfill about 90 acres area 20 acres main tain Its city-owned far enough out town prevent sound problems lease has token fee dollar per year have lots closely mowed grass two hard-surface runways large pavil ion plenty picnic tables block building has tele phone refrigerator operations large block building used store two tractors plenty room fly over bothering anybody What setup Are proud site bet Thats travel month fact think will slowing down rest year give Cheetah rest need some catch-up modeling get some planes ready next year Mark want good fleet next year Right now old birds getting pretty shabby district has new officer Luther Akemon has taken licopter Contest Board position mentioned few months back Al though relatively new Helicopter competition does fly Helicopters willing learn about administrative side competition has allowed competitors thing out having endure chore voting rules Its best leave some other guy Right Well maybe Luther will give impartial vote always looking matters Welcome aboard Luther Gosh Ive run out words means its photo time couple photos ships showed up mall show hosted Sugar Creek RC Club Crawfordsville Indiana Thanks Richard Shuler sharing us District VP next sign new home Ev ansville RCMAC Evansville Indiana new site now use Executive DirectorCont pg 88 tioning organizations credibility demeans Aca demy managed social fictions social facts hear new crisis modeling public should ask lawyers question Cui bono gains Are advocates knowl edgeable position spotlight effect place Cui Bono Chinese word crisis composed two picture-characters meaning danger other meaning opportunity time discuss concept real property its effect aeromodeling Next month will attempt clarify what owner ship property Reston Indiana means average flierEI 90 Model Aviation Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI VicePresident P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 18061 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettet 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Fienisuant MO 63034 Dub & Scott Justice 156 South Fruezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 16061 21h St Bedford IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jefferson KansasCity MO 64114 BiltZimmer Boo72Varna1L61375 Fr q aency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginuville MO 64037 Heme 19161594-2481 Werk 18161594-7121 Fax 18161594-776 Enough now Its difficult believe four weeks have zoomed its time column again Must because have playing catch up everywhere now health nearing normal now maybe better normal winter also zooming looks like will early too have very little planned build ing bench except Old-lime CL Stunt ship Blue Pants UKdesign flew UK Nationals late 1950s am going fly Stunt Chicopee Nationals try enjoy have received several letters read few newsletters prob lems clubs have members refuse follow field rules include instances repeated flying drinking beer flying over areas designated taboo ignoring frequency control several other actions will have caused loss clubs flying fields have always said recreation very sel dom meet modeler turkey sure take prize So what can AMA clubs heck lot jerking guys AMA membership might aggravate problem ejec tee drives along nearby road transmitter takes some similar destructive action hammer have yet would take look carefully explaining member prob lems associated losing field maybe research possi bility legal action Ho-hum Anyone out some addi tional suggestions District Seven patches now available AMA HQ will looking reasonable source decals follow next year can proud being first district individual patch can follow matching decal Nope will get t shirt cap business have calls letters concerning increase Junior Senior Senior Citizen membership rates mostly con cerning problem extra copies Model Aviation house Well can take advantage surplus magazine problem donating local school institution choice Sim ply send note AMA HQ Membership Department state want 1992 subscription magazine sent ______ name Membership Department will take care will recognized recipient informed transaction will helping promote hobby locality Art Slagle looking site Michigan hold NSS Cham pionships have suggested contact clubs mailing have site available send note can pass Art years contest trail has ended except few winter events Indoor ones rolling along Jim Tesen Indian City Presi dent planning hold Pattern seminar Novice Sports man classes going hold low-key event February 2 Taylor Michigan helping him information call 313 479-4328 will sending mailing local clubs well visited Muncie site few weeks ago its well its way Boy road onto General Purpose flying site over mile long its within site roof being screwed onto 25000 sq ft Museum building extremely exciting see air amount dirt being scraped moved see still acreage waiting reworked near future will heck fine modeling site can show whole USA world important modeling necessary rec reational educational activity letter AMA HQ followed up members idea forming associations increase local power clubs Strange thing immediately wondered AMA HQ has have no less seven associations district AMRCC being vogue over 25 years So seems logical HQ should have tap listing associations districts further help modelers Im going push get Reston few weeks District Roundup Detroit RCC has neat section its Motor City Ex haust Bob Kuczynski relates history club lly have Denny Sunbeam newsletter Sudbusters Uh garbage production Tigers Tail Bald Eagles View Fennville Flying Tigers Nuff said tric fliers can contact Ken Myers 1911 Brashaw Ct Walled Lake Ml 48390 Laird puts out Ann Arbor Falcons newsletter unique tonguein-cheek commentary events r Valley Flyers have installed sprinkler system field Wayne Hilgart Tom OBrien Wayne Dempze Don Danczyk committeeing has way control help spectators eventsNorm Sorensen spec tator director Michael has generated list FCC licensed sta tions Minnesota published MAAC newsletter other reason have association area e new publication Astrowingology Dan Gilbert Wisconsin Astrowings includes detailed instruction sheet mower Moines Modelaires sent group Woodward State Hospital PR went over first class Ladybird pilot now fly ing Frankenmuth field Congrats Amy Heine E January 1992 91 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bawdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valiey MN 55427 PrAussrance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr. Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 Shorewood Bivd Milwaukee Wi 53211 Jesa Lasik 305 Pstti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr. Waterloo 1A50701 Ron Sears132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mt48054 Freqoency Coordinators IWast Bat Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L East Bert Kelly PD Bax39001Redford Ml 48239 Les Girls Midwest Q500 Karen Veager left now Ex pert Class Kathy Waters middle CD Bob Hisey paI haInr CD Cathy Waters Rex Knepper took First Place Mid nnn Timers lap counters Midwest 0500 Excellent worker turn out Dustin Buescher MARCS Wisconsin Scale Rally Akannas Loensana Nsa Mexico Oetahuma Texas Dick Rotaky immaculate F-86F model model has func tional wheel brakes speed air brakes Dick duplicated closely possible full-scale speed brake system F-Se Including hinge lines angles location geometry actu ator cylinder Works very well model weighs 145 lb pow ered KBV 82 Newark Texas Ninth Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Dawn Buckley Contest Director Mid-Cities RC Club hosted over 80 pilots almost 100 ducted fan models Copeland Field site near Newark Texas fan-fly event still has no rival Some very innovative ideas construction tech niques used models really enjoy seeing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models comparing notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Left Ralph Blase Loxahatchee Florida beautiful Cobra paint job model fantastic have see color appreciate work went paint scheme model powered OS 91 engine Right George Miller Custom RC Air craft new YF-22 Air Force ATF wingspan 52 length model 76 fan unit Byron Rossi 90 enaine Dower Dawn Buckley Contest Director Ninth Annual Greater South west Fan-Fly Yellow Aircraft A-4 Beautiful model Left Bill Rutherford Jimmy Miller A4 powered OPS 82 flight box model sitting work art Bill will build custom flight boxes individuals want something can stand abuse looks good boxes extremely light size cradle legs fold up easy transportation boxes strong can sit Bill will custom paint box suit fancy fact difficult tell whether boxes made metal wood Beautiful workmanship information contact Bill PO Box 160831 Austin TX 7871 60831 tel 328 328-0157 Right Harry Wood Long Beach Califor nia 09-powered MiG 15 model has Kress fan unit pro pulsion Model flew very well Mark Frankel Ardmore Pennsylvania 1A-scaie Skyray model weighs 18 lb uses OS 91 propulsion package Mark really strives make model serious competition machine David Hudson F-i 17A Stealth Jet model Two Pico 80 en gines power Byrojet fans 92 Model Aviation V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District Viii Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chsck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glens Gresees 10224 Keslee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Run Stanlieltt 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Deha St Pasadesa TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Deputy CoordInator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgelon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coorstlnaturs INorthl Joe DuMond 1830 Che Chase Carroliton TX 75006 ISouth tim Ahrunx 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Some scale workmanship went uIcKs I--sw- cocptt strumentation lettering fuselage Don Yockey Fort Worth Texas JHH F9F-4 Panther Pow ered 0S 91 engine driving Dynamax fan unit District doings n will get some pictures report about club ac tivities seems stand out Such following report Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Associated Modelers Colorado put its best foot forward past August hosting air show over 20 teen adult handi-campers counselors Colorado Easter Seal Rocky Mountain Village event held August 10 1991 over 40 Arvada members turning out make spectacular exciting day trip campers counselors enthusiasm effort put forth everyone involved exemplifies spirit Arvada club modeling community program included 90minute air show lunch actual stick time visitors Kadet Seniors trainer systems over no needed pat back know job well done some very worthy people Months planning preceded event people exerted effort above beyond call duty during field clean up week prior special effort put some folks now affectionately referred aquatic weed-whackers During pouring rain relentlessly continued work order dress up Sullivan Field Endless planning meetings practice sessions culminated produce first-class event effort universal support membership families local hobby stores filled gaps weather perfect visitors arrived following brief check-in things got underway campers counselors onlookers treated spectacular air show model planes Helicopters program included barnstorming biplanes Quickie Racers Scale replicas such quarter-scale Fokker tri plane Helicopters Pattern ships Giant-Scale smokers spec tators thrilled simulated dog fights low inverted passes mini-paratroopers awesome aerobatics crowd spoofed time camp counselors participated impromptu flying lesson Transmitter hand counselor received verbal flying instructions ex perienced Arvada pilot secretly maintained control Things appeared nearly hopeless point plane went wild spin erratic flying cured paper sack placed over pseudo-pilots head Much surprise everyone gag ended real pilot joined counselor flight line return plane safe sound During air show program Arvada members also busy giv ing one-on-one instruction campers preparation actual flight Special care courtesy used phys ical ability varied individual Others stood answered questions show progressed finale show cut bit short both Giant-Scale smokers met up unexpected difficulties Byron Christen Eagle went dead stick shortly after takeoff landed safely Midwest Gi ant Sweet n Low managed few blazing fly-bys smoke before very low roll ended rather severe unintentional land ing No disappointed though show rousing success complimentary lunch served up under tents awnings offering welcome break sun Hot dogs beans chips variety soft drinks menu turned out per fect day picnic Sullivan Field Campers counselors pilots helpers amply fed courtesy AAM local restaura teur last count included over 60 people Following lunch several Kadet Seniors rigged trainer systems flight instruction program pilot plus instructor assigned system everyone would get chance fly Campers counselors alike got about five minutes stick time judging excitement thrill eyes well worth effort As person came away flight line received set wings certificate honorary RC pilot rubber band model event recorded cameras awards ceremony copies delivered campers couple days later campers left field vowing return again next year campers counselors heard say best day trip ever exciting rewarding day Arvada Modelers well Planning executing program magnitude worthwhile group close home espe cially fulfilling quiet show gratitude among participants thanks anyone needed feeling pits sto machs done good goes saying AAM will try again 1992 years experience will help make next show bigger bet ter folks Easter Seals would happy effort somehow seems right give 110 percent peo ple deserve hearty thanks contribution years air show So fact would very difficult recognize everyone did get involved aspect equally important greatly appreciated Thank superb job Chairman Air Show Committee Joe Pirozzoli Way go Arvada Associated Modelers excellence Truly club January 1992 93 Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Cirde Arvada CO 80005 FAx 3031 420-1670 CornpuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vtce Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 TomBoyd701 N58thStLincotnNE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendait St. Denver CO 80235 Russ Muter 980 N 3rd Cardson ND 58421 Don Modes 4lOHafl Satins KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Left Camper Mark Deachamp flight team Bill Hunter pilot Bob/Terry Steinborn Right Jim HighfiIl pilots Pat Vachon lends help sticks Left Gary Thompson Monty Haskell help out very special little girl Lisa Kuhn Right Head counselor Andi Reed gets turn Bill Hunter Terry Steinborn Left Lunch Ia Joe Vellas cuisine Right Camper Jason Rossi gets winas Arvadas finest Its happened again sports fansmuch too much fun Since last talked have visited First Annual Reno Hobby Trade Show full-sized Hot Air Balloon Races full-scale Reno race model version Reno race Madera Los Angeles joint club meeting Visalia Fall Soaring Festival finally Finance Committee meeting Reston Theres no way can cover sitting lets have AVP Fritz Harrold report race birds Ill give shot Reno well catch up some neat happenings squeeze can saving Soaring festival next time So further ado herrres Fritz Regg just returned three days First Annual RC Unlimited Air Races hearty congratulations Cliff Adams Tom Easterday putting first-class event Radio Control modelers knew immediately going great event saw souvenir quality 40-page color program weekends events AMA well represented Dis trict Ten VP Regg Executive Vice President Dave Brown District VP Don Krafft Carl Maroney Vince Mankowski Headquarters Great interest AMA shown evidenced ques tions discussions booth given great spot booth orga nizers Racingfantastic Reno year have say Madera exciting Watching pilots race planes time money invested truly awesome some very inno vative cutting-edge-design planes Next year hope see some Pond Racers enteredonly present year flying form number plane crashes Thurs day through Saturday horrific have never seen go Radio failure did seem culprit Mishaps land ing weak landing gear also big Rac ing close dramatic Sunday true movie-type ending Gold race Sunday hat off Rac ers Race organizers District Ten proud Perhaps next year can have event new district flying site Good job Fritz thanks Racers ganizers super event Whatever First Annual Reno Trade Show lacked attendance made up spirit fun facility great location excellent host club ter rific Reno the-biggest-little-town-in-theworld wonderful exciting self fortunate enough catch full-scale Hot Air Balloon Races wee hours Saturday Sunday mornings Five balloons sent up formation prior suns rising balloonists able shoot yellow flame bal loons making light up like jewels sky Theres no way explain feel ing comes over body stand ing middle 150 balloons shapes sizes inflating rising off ground right front face hats off Reno guys Reno Guys would personally like see trade show become premiere event District Ten hobby show nestled tween balloon race culminating full-scale one-and-only Reno Air Race ya havent seen dont know what re missing have just finished mind-shrinking ses sion Finance Committee As come away have very good feeling Dis trict Ten verge owning AMAs first regional flight site connection acting jury member Control Line Combat team selection meet Vacaville Executive VicePresident Dave Brown Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski Special Services Director Carl Maroney visited 240-acre site near Visalia California RC Racing Contest Board guy Gary Hover putting together group clubs area purpose building maintaining first regional flight site AMA site located approximately seven miles north Visalia Road 80 just mile off State Highway 99 closest neighbor dairy farm about mile away area zoned ag riculture currently near maxi mum density site itself partially 100-year floodplain would seriously inhibit future growth area along already maximized zoning density use permit would prevent intrusion noise-sensitive neighbors would sure trouble-free site long time Am excited bet along excitement comes great deal concern site can certainly will serve great assembly place Central California-based fliers competitors will continue serve great place District Ten visit weekend flying re treat will take place day-to day week-to-week flying needs dis trict club officer contact person should have received request club input regard sectioning district future flight sites Please take time express ideas District Ten leaders can continue plan implement favorite pastime flight sites Pictured below photo what has put together far Vi salia Site will notice layout various disciplines sport also possibility overnight accommodations RVs current plans have land purchase included AMA 1992 budget Council meeting No vember subject approval development implementation plan fi nal Council approval would come Jan uary meeting actual purchase devel opment implementation 1 layout what could become first regional site Congratulations F3E Team recently picked meet hosted HSS Club finishers follows First Jerry Bridgeman second Steve Neu third Jason Perrin fourth Bob Sliff fifth Brian Chan sixth Rick Schrameck fin ishers believe top three will compete Bob Sliff nominee team manager once again Good luck guys Gold September 25 found joint meeting Los Angeles area clubs led believe reveal activities around District Ten expense-fund freezing report appearing R/C Modeler Maga zine made believe going informal debate between myself po tential opponent Unfortunately poten tial opponent did withstand trials nominating committee ended up discussing freeze answering ques tions about national flight site Mun cie preceded ripsnorting slide projector report Muncie delivered Dave Peltz meeting well attended over 100 modelers treated presence Exec utive Director Vince Mankowski Barbra Re naud Airtronics much delight world F3B champion Joe Wurtz freezing expenses fiscal mis understanding between myself Head quarters now resolved episode worth space needed write about have questions give call project Muncie steaming ahead believe will mecca model aerodromes proceeding break neck pace feel times perhaps slightly slower pace emphasis regional flying fields would appropriate Time will tell enough just few weeks Friday 11th found winging across friendly sky toward Finance Committee meeting Reston budget calls surplus revenue over expenses capital purchases proposed new year could leave cash shortfall tough months September-October significant problem AMAs assets owned free clear small short-term loan will ad equate get through period time mid-point election process time read issue election will have decided Let just say thank showing inter est AMA voting thank you showing confi dence Its pleasure serving sincerely hope can continue Edge 94 Model Aviation x Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 As have seen new declaration asked sign What trying to protect Academy self lawsuits member law yer read item sat right down fired off letter claimed members no insurance Well wrong ba sic coverage covers suits brought against remains What being removed assets Academy itself Since some lawyers will sue anything within miles event re gardless liability deemed neces sary remove much possible very choice target lawsuits Thinking about number lawyers country proclivities some thought occurred same way re fer herd sheep school fish suppose its glut lawyers Don Anderson asked pass plans swap meet December 7 1000 am 700 pm Marshall Cen ter Rudy Leupke Hall Vancouver Wash ington address 1009 E Mcloughlin Blvd Get rid surplus just time Christmas Fern Prairie Modelers An nual Family Picnic Fun-Fly Septem ber 29 Great food fine weather lot nice folk made super day multi-level fun-fly noon Earl Aune flew new Mustang Jerry Holcomb dem onstrated erector set Helicopter followed Denny Wall guiding high-flying parachutist perfect landing flying camaraderie followed Noted Big Sky Thunderbirds flying off two water sites Also see Duane Feistet went way Arlington NW F-i regionals took eighth place new club started up Snohomish area called SNOR/C Seems dedicated some all-out competition types note SNOR/C club big bird enthusi asts put flying fields sight other unaware other made agreement allows both clubs operate requires strict adher ence frequency plan What happens club members off icers think should contest members generally agree con test announced however con test day comes few members show up help out What Perhaps give up contests altogether maybe re trench Get specific commitments members before contest ever held re fuse start process unless help plen tiful readily available Obviously can problem club also comes district problem potentially good contest situation dropped Snake River Modelers hosted Idaho Scale Squadron meet late September CDed Que Quigley huge success AVP Al Culver has promised pictures Contestants came such far flung places Gooding Idaho Yakima Washington goodly number Boise Baker LaGrande Some Snake River modelers tried hand too Also Kevin Cruson went Cottage Grove tend Pattern meet now group considering Pattern meet next fall Mike Dunphy volunteered motor over Medford hold judges school maybe will see new meet come pass Benton County RIC Club got involved DaVinci Days Celebration held Cor vallis About 20 members participated al though everyone flew didnt fly answered questions managed PR part effort spite very cramped quarters several hundred specta tors shown something about hobby/sport RC modeling Doesnt hurt get involved local celebrations fact helps Second Annual Fun Fliers Contest went very well good weather good competition Mclver nice place fly has nice grove trees cool relief Mclver nice park family-type activities too Everyone seemed enjoy ing themselves CD Roger Wilson kept things moving need congratulate Bob Bennett having reached goal having CD 50 years Now thats amazing downright awe-inspiring Bob has certainly asset District Xl since moved its easy understand did Its just very difficult get handle doing things others length time especially since own life has held difficult stretches nice letter came Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association club has putting biggest spectators standpoint best-attended shows around Usually blessed good weather Ninth An nual Event year no exception Thir ty-five pilots Washington Califor nia brought 41 aircraft fly off Carl Weathers strip near Brooks Oregon Jim Griffin came up Redding California get Furthest Traveled award 4000 spectators mostly local resi dents showed up oh ah club does outstanding job getting word out people come out love show Does wonders local PR kids just like last year candy bomber run about noon Weve got nice shots show thanks Rocky must have very busy CD event assume took pictures didnt have help since some 30 members showed up help out keep things moving First photo shows part 4000-person crowd some aircraft can see Ed Hesss very large Lysander right Bet couldnt have guessed Candy Bomber being held Jay Hop kins couldnt kids get fig ured out real fast may able read it says Tootsie Roll side members make sure littlest kids have chance get some candy plenty go around final CD Rocky Dickersons Keleher Lark Rocky powers -scale version home-built OS 91 Surpass shot can get some idea landing strip 150 x 2800 ft very smooth grass Its neat place fly Best wisnes no ano namily 1-101iday Season may peaceful filled joyD January 1992 95 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DIstrict Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrelt Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomtt 1910 NE 122nd Ave vancouver WA 98664 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vicksburg St. Spokune WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-1 45th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Karlfrom Puyallup Washington brought Marchetti 260 powered ST 3000 Karl won both pilots specta tors Best Show awards Obviously very nice plane e nu erattons Note safety net used along aircraft spectators right Bob Sueing clubs Activities Di rector designated announcer Cottage Industries As mentioned recent issue New York Indoor Times just have come up name complimentary small businesses full part-time devoted producing useful needed up-to-date aeromodeling materials tools kits high quality practical design Whenever cottage industries mentioned cant help slip back time high school English class old Silas Marner bent over loom Thats cottage industries full bloom name meant exactly what said Back what ever century country folk labored day alone homes cottages raw materials brought fin ished pieces picked up term has come down us late twentieth century just doesnt accurately describe vital members hobbys supply system small producers vital us usually leading edge innovation technology couple issues ago mentioned Junior Flight old-line Free Flight rubber-powered flying scale kit producers fallen way behind big producers just have brought kits up-to-date day want good rubber-powered kit buy produced cottage industry manufacturers about readers out sending suggested names replace antiquated cottage industry moniker No con test no prize sincere thank letter Bill Warner agrees did however use term made list such firms could think calls list Cottage Wings Source Guide Bills list updated Sep tember 1991 may have copy sending $1 businesssized SASE Bill Warner 1370 Monache Ave Porterville CA 93257 worthwhile list worthwhile producers Two-Hundred-Thousand Kits Year Recently Don Ross mentioned Paul K Guillow Inc Wakefield MA 01880 confirmed company no longer ad vertises magazines something noticed mentioned produces sells over 200000 flying scale kits annually mar keting through hobby shops discount stores other retail outlets Now thats lot kits manufacturer Guillows lament however company estimated about 80% kits never completedeven worse could have imagined Think 80% unfinished wasted budding modelers down drain modelers will never come AMA members Dont wonder so-called completed models come close flying Guillow asked Don could percentage improved Don Ross has good business arrangement whereby Guillow places its kits advertisement Dons book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes smart business both parties Don says has sold over 1000 books result ads no doubt some readers thus able finish fly Guillow models Needless say recommendation kit producers mod els designed long ago invest re-designing updating kits can fly Flying what about today No longer builders satisfied simply looking things done Models must fly Flying Aces Club FAC Nationals other clubs too magazine articles attest fact such models can fly well Pure simple kit buyers want mod els fly Take look copy old-time advertisement Build display. Build fly gas rubber-power free flight con trol line simple radio control ction features retractable tail wheel drop-able bombs retractable landing gear sliding canopy folding wings movable control surfaces scale figures What lot baloney model designed fly ways can fly well model designed things far too heavy designed fly well remember looking over plans rubber-powered kit Douglas Dive Bomber wasnt rear peg hook rubber See what mean So think old-line manufacturers better get horses re-design models will per centage completed flown models go up 0 Second Edition first edition 5000 copies Don Rosss book Rubber Pow ered ModelAirplanes has already sold out just over two years second edition now print should ready November 11 1991 second edition few changes will published Markowski International met Mike Markowski CIMAS Colum bia University flying session Mike helping Don sell first edition Zenith second bit good news Don will stock 1000 books cover Guillows continued promotion will ship orders right home will sell book $1395 plus $105 postage thats total $15 copy will autographed Send check Don Ross 38 Churchill Road Cresskill NJ 07626 next bit news Don has asked start work new book will begin basic primer left off go much further will cover competition models like Coupe Wake field have chapters C02 Electric small Gas compressed air also materials like Mylar Kevlar carbon fiber others Don will also include complete chapter foam construction may also some new plans enough room Don might sell plans separately package real kicker Ross plans include chapter mod ify Scale kits make models fly Darned doesnt bring us right back manufacturers cleaning up acts rely ing book someone wrote change kits get things fly Ah me. Anyway Don Ross would like Junior Flight readers start send ing him suggestions fix-it ideas sources special materials can contact Don address gave three paragraphs above Three Mini-Sticks heres cottage industries coming right cue supply us Mini-Stick kits Talk about timelessness Ive asked basic questions get started get activity along requests six Mini-Stick plans kits should just thing Lew Gitlows Indoor Model Supply kits have three different de signs box kit contains select color-coded premium balsa least three models design requirements Mini-Sticks plans sheet includes prop jig template full details lots illustrations Kits include Ultra Film covering materials ex cept cement kit costs $995 Standard Quick Cement ideal attaching covering now available steel tip glue gun wire insert $295 Modelers want try own designs will find Mini dual bearings six $4 very helpful An 18-page catalog $1 kit $2 alone Add $3 shipping Mailing address Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Man oh man US Cavalry comes riding over hill just nick time See what mean about misnamed cottage indus tries being vanguard Flying Scale Plans Ive requested Flying Scale modelers mention believe draw up publish sell Flying Scale plans should alwaysrepeat alwaysinclude accu rate three-view draw ing plane involved three-view needed contest doc umentation purposes Such three-views sometimes difficult lo cate other sources designer must have clude usually gaping unused areas plans lack space such three-views left out Designers please take note include all-important accu rate three-view Make plans really fulfill purpose As always keep tail light Ill next month odel Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents N AMA SINcZE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 2 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above _____________________________2 SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr start months column finishes last months discussion Migrating Combustion Chamber engine Will type engine satisfy types model categories Prob ably type satisfies demand time envisioned some very definite applications Sport Scale fliers should immediate beneficiaries MCC engine can well think big birds would especially acceptable place development whet appetite fact take look next photo Byron Pitts 12-cuin MCC engine swinging 20 x 8 propeller Imagine fully de veloped engine application Look compact size engine mounted Pitts just think about what have hanging front yours above rather con densed simplification full description engine tended gain interest comments device wish thank Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc information Fred ventor patent holder Migrating Combustion Cham ber engine Fred Jeff Erick son flier Phil Gieseking provided briefing flight demonstra tion AMA Executive Council during Council meeting Muncie Flying done airport south end AMA property NACA Technical Report referenced page 110 Sound Model Aeronautics should read 1192 instead 1191 Readers advise report no longer available National Technical formation Service interested muffler design mathe matics please consult Air Force report used reference handbook Air Force Technical Report No AFFDL-TR-76-28 available NTIS apologize error Site studies common request receive letters telephone calls has responding complaints Answers questions handbook recently mailed chartered clubs occasion specific conditions cannot answered book site unique fun damentals still apply becomes matter just use methods answer particular problem good example happened site neighbor made complaint person correspondence site owner raised potential further action Any time tract attention local authorities enter risky area best solution analyze situation immediately come up methods meeting sound levels compatible lifestyles neighbors very first thing need copy local ordinances relat ing sound determine violating laws next step take sound level readings over period time cor onds normal hours operation looking average background ambient sound levels need study record see periods increased lowered ambient sound during time under study information hand can take readings during times aircraft operating question becomes sound level aircraft particular model class model engine type size other factor involved making aircraft measurably audible far above mean ambient sound aircraft Another very important factor distance between offended party can approximate distance rather easily us ing basic math need make some sort sight de termine angle location point under flight path determine what distance Triangulation will provide slant range What data important fact sound sound dont get confused frequency unless local laws specifically relate sound levels frequency audible por tion airplanes sound spectrum probably exhaust note frequency can measure exhaust note quite well using standard properly calibrated sound-level meter models consistently cause noise pollution problems neighbors case will need work aircraft lower sound levels measured field may also have situation becomes mandatory alter flight zone avoid flying too close neighbors property cases will need take both actions greatest offenders individual flies lim its eyeball response no need flying sites would available people would fly power planes closer field Large models have become problem couple re asons simple fact overtime will large models large model flies very well visible last fact causes problem fliers judge distance plane size model well can seen order prop erly control thing individual goes 50-in model 110-in airplane flies point appears same size smaller now flying over least much closer neighbor doubt using large gasoline engine very ineffective muffler guaranteed get neighbors attention Dont give argument because its turning 7000 rpm wont sound bad Loud loud noise level neighbors house high level above ambient main concern An effective muffler absolute necessity use devices nothing exhaust extractors should banned completely fields potential problems exist must control location sound level airplanes Continued page 88 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Director Operations Robert voislavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee nical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 SpecIal Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceaaing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D January 1992 79 AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council U PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 2 Federal Aviation Administration FAA very important contact AMA have Responsible airspace nation FAA could well formulate Federal Air Regulations FARs would ad versely impact activities AMA members As doc ument exercises control over model aircraft operations Ad visory Circular AC 91-57 issued June 1981 need copy please call us testament respect FAA has AMA its members California blimp incident took place noti fied contacts FAA immediately acknowledged problem aberration typical behavior AMA members situation handled low-key fashion lucky AMA HQ personnel work several FAA Washington staffers well having contact needed FAA regional offices Through Washington bureau AMA has become involved educational department headed Philip Woodruff Phil pro vides great leadership staff working aggressively reach goal set Administrator Admiral James Busey attract ing more young people aviation career past year invited part Aviation Career Educa tion ACE session FAA Headquarters occasion select group high school students enrolled pro gram called week orientation classroom setting able present case model aviation its lessons use examples famous aviators/astronauts started careers model building flying chance speaker preceded Administrator himself pleased see AMA working staff providing support contacts like permit AMA work protect interests membership keep flying refer back August 1990 issue Model Aviation page 91-92 will see FAA Administrator acted CD banquet Smithsonian Institution expansion kick-off dinner table dinner given Delta Dart fly end evening great enjoyment guest Incidentally 1991 FAA conducted 17 ACE programs 1992 agency plans have program 50 states Maybe club can get involved help contact closest FAA office inquire So yes AMA does work you dont always see specific activity Jerry Hawkins President Winnebago R/C Flyers Inc sent nice letter some newspaper clippings Oshkosh Northwestern re porter Angie Venturini gave club real boost story about its move new location change involved 800 club man-hours 96 acre site club leases property county $1 per year bad However club does donate lot labor hours indicated above Adjacent new field cemetery club has adopted community service project As now know clubs adopt piece highway Wisconsin chartered club looks after cemetery members clip trees cut grass pick up trash make place look presentable getting high marks county administration effort Future plans field call adding safety fencing improving parking area planting some flowers erecting flagpole [0cated near County Fairgrounds club gets lot spectators club hopes add bleachers some day accommodate visitors Winnebago R/C Flyers recently named Club Month Model Airplane News magazinea nice achievement club newsletter Oshkosh Bound full building tips club news sched ule information some excellent cartoons Colonel Bob Thanks Jerry input pleasant letter sent Rhode Island Aeromodelers sent some nice information about its club project Based Bristol Rhode Island club activities chair man Michael Viscosi provided details get national TV exposure Work Easter Seal Society end Rhode Island Aeromodelers held First Annual RIC Flying Circus donated proceeds Society day-long event featured biplanes Pattern planes Helicopters static displays construction exhibits lots open flying sprin kled between Fund-raising efforts included raffle prizes donated Lloyd Randolphs Telemaster pulls banner during Flying Cir cus opening ceremony club local hobby shops Spectators could buy flight time buddy box set-up club trainer aircraft use throughout day Concessions did land office business parking fees added total club decided advance proceeds would go Easter Seals campaign photos can see symbolic presentation check $1001 Plans next year already underway What great way get lo cal support publicity Clouddusters RIC Club Milan Illinois lucky club club formed 1986 three members mid-1991 36 active fliers threethats right threeflying fields Larry Stone good enough send copy club newsletter plus newspaper story story featured color photo good write-up club its activities Club members come throughout Quad Cities area recent site acquisition Rock Island County Fair grounds have free use property unless some other major event scheduled annual Fair stock car race calendar club returns its two other fields long ago some club members took aircraft local school Moline Getting involved schools good PR club has taken advantage relationship County Fairground Manager reflected no-cost privilege have use site Carol Loretz staff writer Argus interviewed several club members came up good article overall tone very positive indicated aeromodelers well ac cepted community As flying sites become harder harder obtain retain cer tam parts country being recognized respected part community becomes more important Yourpublic im age has positive need known local ficials can approve deny request flying privileges no matter new field existing field Once public opin 80 Model Aviation RIA members John Galvin Pete Dreyer Lloyd Randolph Steve Winter Steve Shriner Denise Winter Barbara Palmateer Geoff Beven Mike Viscosi Bill Barnowski kneeling Mike McGrath Matt Walter symbolic check completes picture Check presentation ABC affiliate Channel 12 shown national networkSi OO1 Shown Jack Palmateer Pete Dreyer Walter Cryan Channel 12 News Anchor Mike Viscosi Bill Barnoweki Andrew Dreyer front ion turns against you can kiss field goodbye ways can develop understanding sympathy have expounded pages times clubs unwise get involved about club Have good publicity lately Let know next month Cliff Adkins assists another Peachtree student Delta Dart con struction Mike McGowan head instructor smiles shows off completed Delta Dart AMA Cub photos page should have appeared November 1991 issue Model Aviation photos Fayette Flyers AdoptA-School program mentioned page 141 January 1992 81 AMA SINCE 1936 GRAND OPENING OF THE NATIONAL AEROMODELING FLYING FACILITY MUNCIE INDIANA JUNE 13141992 Watch Model Aviation National Newsletter Further Details Retired Delta Airlines Captain Hank Frese working Amanda Jones Peachtree Elementary School THE 1991 CHARLES HAMPSON GRAN ISCHOLARSHIP FUND Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has awarded 1991 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund five university students academic excellence civic responsibility modeling ac tivities $20000 fund distributed among Mark Cantarella Joel Grasmeyer Raymond Jungmann Andrew Kenedy James Stewart assist education According Bob Underwood Scholarship Committee chairman five selected because exemplify spirit Charles Hampson Grant aeromodeling full-scale aviation pioneer Like Mr Grant young men doers Underwood said have enjoyed great success academics participated ex tracurricular activities displayed true sense civic responsibil ity hope contribution will help become leaders chosen field community Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania received $2000 freshman studies Economics Political Science George Washington University Washington DC An avid RC sport flier Mark participates fun flys also uses Telemaster 66 give flight demonstrations lessons scout community groups past member Simi Valley California Fliers current member Chester County Pennsylvania RC Club As 40 student B Reed Henderson High School West Chester Pennsylvania Mark involved Student Govern ment Association National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society school newspaper debate team also active Catholic Youth Organization Boy Scouts Senior Patrol Leader Joel Grasmeyer freshman Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana studying Aerospace Engineering Grand Rapids Michi gan native received $6000 scholarship fund Joel world-class Free Flight modeler member United States Junior Free Flight Team competed World Championships Yugoslavia also enjoys RC Sailplane CL Stunt CL Combat flying As member Grand Valley Michigan RC Club Western Michigan Free Flight Club has taken part school demonstrations assisted students developed interest modeling An outstanding student Calvin Christian High School Grand ville Michigan Joel listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Soci ety four years track team debate team ski club Other activities included Civil Air Patrol Grand Rapids Astro nomical Association Grand Rapids Audubon Society Raymond jungmann Buckholts Texas awarded $3000 freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Texas A&M University College Station An avid RC modeler Raymonds recent accomplishment scratch-built Roun Tuit member Milam County Texas Aeromodelers regular participant flight demonstrations local contests Raymond graduated valedictorian CH Yoe High School Cameron Texas National Merit Semi-Finalist twoyear member National Honor Society also active member 4-H Future Farmers America FFA During holiday season spreads cheer visiting local nursing homes singing Christmas carols Andrew Kenedy junior Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy New York received $3000 Florence Kentucky native has dou ble major Aeronautical Engineering Biology ranked top student university Andrew enjoys building repairing models recently complet ing construction first Pattern ship also has scratch-built Italian Fibrini T-34 Mentor enjoys instructing beginners participating static displays contests serves secre tary treasurer aeromodeling club college 1989 graduate Boone County High School Florence Ken tucky Andrew has received nearly 60 awards certificates accomplishments academics music athletics has studied played classical guitar 12 years also member hockey teams won several state titles Andrew Kenedys photo will appear next month James Stewart Missou Ia Montana awarded $6000 com mittee freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Iowa State University Ames James has diverse interest model aviation has built flown gas-powered Electric models RC Gliders Helicopters Free Flight models member Big Sky Aeromodelers sists beginners participates various club meets contests First class Sacred Heart High School Missoula Montana James involved variety school activities member National Honor Society four years Academic State Team three years also involved Student Gov ernment Association debate team math science clubs athletic interests included track cross country boxing teams Eagle Scout participated Annual Christmas Food Drive VISION community service class sisted elderly Continued page 83 82 Model Aviation Muncie Back 1960s first envisioned Academy-owned facility considered designing complex building house Headquarters museum flying site dream almost came fruition Springfield Ohio the late 1970s number reasons decided build Headquarters facility Reston Virginia put flying site idea hold As AMA grew assumed larger role national modeling activ ity need site reconsidered So after widely publicizing intentions established Site Acquisition Committee scoured country suitable site did choose Muncie two principal reasons Mun cie physically center population United States fact 60 percent US population lives within 600 miles Muncie means large percentage AMAs membership has relatively easy access events held site Second Muncie did find community firmly committed supporting relocation operation has greatly eased burden packaging properties several different owners securing purchase fair market price obtaining proper zoning easing concerns facilitys neighbors providing financial support etc want national flying site will certainly ease burden hosting Nationals once site has developed its full potential will also allow us make money opera tion rather lose money often case fact Na tionals currently conducted such burden almost hooves us discontinue event unless have tenable site arrangement Muncie will certainly site Nationals 1992 Scale World Championships already scheduled Muncie site will available kinds events expect have waiting list its use Such events expected pay own costs plan host national symposia Already works flyin/symposium noise reduction held spring 92 Aeromodeling research cannot done Reston also ing planned Most important however national aeromodeling center fo cus growth acceptance public activity similar what EAAs Oshkosh facility does want American public view aeromodeling thriving quality activity confi dent center will greatly aid image investment future also intent eventually locate Headquarters functions Muncie using equity Reston ease transfer Once activities place cohesive efficient operation will possible anticipate reducing yearly overall operating costs Beyond Muncie intent invest sites across country resources will allow certainly possible provide site club plan use resources leverage site acquisi tions whenever possible Certainly greater public acceptance large part leverage will help convince local authorities meet needs modelers through use public lands have evidence such acceptance exists intend build success AMAs Marketing Department Reston can supply materi als can also meet local authorities needed help ac quire flying sites also aggressively market aeromodeling media So invest single site rather sites time simply honest opinion can achieve profound long-term benefit funds available doing way re alize somethose immediate desperate need sitemay disagree premise Council certainly sympa thizes feeling convinced long term course have taken will have best long-term benefit AMA Dues Adjustment Council recently made some adjustments membership rates two primary reasons 1 The rates place some categories simply werent paying costs processing membership applications some instances did adequately cover benefits received 2 Because members opt receive Model Aviation de cided stop publishing separate copies AMA News section sent no publication categories actions will give magazine higher quality mix AMA other news restraints finite AMA News section will able produce better magazine save overall publi cation costs never attempt cover up sugar-coat dues crease some categories some irate letter-writers have claimed Council conducts its business according by-laws em power Council set reasonable dues rates well conduct other business Obviously want maintain organization healthy serves its members best ability does hurt accused dastardly underhanded practices few members have claimed have never seen instance tenure AMA Council works hard remun eration Council members modelers just like cer tainly have best interests modelers heart poll membership item business could never accomplish anything Council has same problems legislative bodies have country understanding will people represent same time working common good have look whole picture rather dividual hardships really think membership would vote dues increase course Its like taxes nobody likes taxed necessity government provide ser vices need spite increase dues rates small percentage AMA members money spend membership whale bar gain insurance benefits alone provide liability accident death theft insurance paltry sum club flying field property owner also covered have just received renewal notice FAA $250000 p01 icy covers accident death riding certified air plane no others costs over $200 above beyond cost membership categories received rate increase Senior Cit izens Im Ive received letters accusing us dastardly things Some claim will have give up hobby because dues increase have hard time believing want best bargain can get everything spend money mod elers getting terrific bargain Try getting much insurance such low cost anywhere else dont think should subsidize some membership catego ries would unfair rest membership did crease dues Open category far largest seg ment membershipLi ScholarshipCont pg 82 Additionally Joel Grasmeyer James Stewart awarded $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Scholarship Fund fund sponsored Toledo Weak Signals AMA-chartered club given top candidates Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund Continued page 84 January 1992 83 PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 go again Before column done Ill surely ac cused lawyer-bashing dont know explain situation some people interpreting way Frankly have lot respect legal profession its system luris prudence have little trouble short its system allows abuse have trouble dealing law yers themselves lawyers apply system clients greatest advantage Sometimes may seem unfair its necessarily lawyers fault working Id want loophole explored decide would advantage after thats what am paying subject month new waiver AMA members re quired sign membership application renewal applica tions hardly hit mailboxes hell-raising started number people seem have difficulty understanding what waiver says some have misinterpreted saying insurance coverage has eliminated case read carefully will find waives right sue AMA itself negligence has absolutely nothing insurance coverage ability potentially recover da mages another AMA member under AMA insurance cover age waiver reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aer onautics Incorporated liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused negligence will stop right now read again will see doesnt have anything insurance What says wont hold AMA self responsible accident suffer personal injury property damage alleging AMA negligent An example would buddys RC trainer went out control hit causing severe injuries could still po tentially recover damages under AMA insurance could additionally sue AMA negligence pro tecting accident grounds alleging negligence against AMA could nearly anything failure provide cage protect failure require fail-safe equipment wherein throttle would automatically retard resulting lessening severity grievous injuries client honor al lowing use frequencies known used other services extremes go far have someone able proclaim AMA negligent failure control automobiles parking lot chartered club involved accident fact AMA itself no control situation seems matter little seems matter AMA has deep pockets waiver attempt protect future insurance being jeopar dized cases attempt hold AMA directly liable seek damages AMA itself limited insurance cov erage total assets AMA itself AMA membership organization its members have put lot hard-earned money insurance program AMAs off ic ers elected members doing level best see insurance plan along other assets AMA reality belong its members thats protected allow assets become victim cases whole insurance plan will fall suspect entire hobby/sport model aviation could fall AMA must protect its assets order able continue protect personal assets limit insurance coverage right continue enjoy pas time So far column shouldnt have upset too lawyers audience now.. age-old saying goes some thing like have lawyer have opinion have two have argument Waivers tricky things write openers waivers usually governed laws individual state Therefore need certain language ensure effec tiveness varies state state hand courts seem tend enforce waivers written legalese language indecipherable common man other hand like claim cornerstone enforcement signed waiver whether individual signing understood what signing Its epitome Catch 22 Making matters complicated fact states dont have specific statutes regarding waivers usually rely case law determine validity laymens terms best can understand describe previous court case de cided issue enforceability waiver has set prece dent therefore decision effect becomes law Future pending cases same set facts would ruled same way based law Please bear gets complicated key por tion above portion sentence says same set facts general facts generally changed precedent applicable case must heard its own merits read involving dollars As can well ima gine precedents have set some states appear contradict other have involved fact pattern very slightly different writing waiver important try evaluate set words have found effective enforced previous case ones werent state different some com promise necessary certain words key states waiver worded effective way legal sense comes quite long approaching full page also faced decision whether include club site owner waiver As can see adoption liability waiver compli cated process cannot taken lightly motion made Executive Council adopt waiver purposely did present copy pro posed waiver fact hadnt seen myself rather asked approve waiver developed lawyers warned would quite long approximately full page made no pretense trying hide anything rather expressed concern document presented amateur editing doc ument would result its being made less effective legal sense would have admit would have guilty anyone editing thats purposely hadnt seen document EC passed motion cant remember what margin off running attorneys presented waiver HQ inclusion 1992 renewal package HQ staff concerned sheer size document would create situation people might renew HQ initiated rewrite What evolved two waiv ers first single sentence waiver printed renewal application second longer sanctioned events attorneys have agreed it attitude re write could dilute effectiveness waiver somewhat acceptable think HQ wrong change waiver statement can understand concern could have nega tive effect renewals Its classic case deciding what im portant selling product case memberships protect ing yourself future lawsuits Only time will tell predict subject will re-visited lot future few may have recently received Alert Regarding Insur ance Coverage letter AMA member attorney letter based upon misunderstanding language intent waiver see above reference two attorneys after con versation yours truly has acknowledged misunderstand ing letter stated Based representations intent waiver part Statement have come realize interpretation put Alert incorrect sometimes may seem AMAs EC stumbling around dark can assure working hard best interests mind few decisions clear cut easy may appear someone hasnt heard sides argumentIZ Scholarship Cont pg 83 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund established 1987 memory Grants achievements full-scale model avi ation Scholarship applicants must high school graduates cur rently enrolled university program also required have involved some type modeling activity within past three years Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee approved AMAs Executive Council Further information concerning AMAs scholarship programs can obtained contacting AMA Headquarters Scholarship Applica tions 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750EZ 84 Model Aviation exciting events have keeping office busy month An operational plan budget have developed AMA-hosted Scale World Championships next August Various de tails concerning cost entry housing transportation site formation presented FAI Paris November Meanwhile 1992 AMA operational budget prepared office delivered Finance Committee September Assembling annual budget AMA no easy matter hours spent department heads reviewing year-to-date ex penses projected 1991 expenses comparing cost projec tions conditions following year Service maintenance contracts insurance policies utilities taxes supply costs airfare increases among wide variety expenses taken account budget prepared reviewed several times detail submitted Finance Committee later meets HQ review entire process Finance Committee meeting Sat urday October 12 successful twelve-hour affair now re vised copy 1992 AMA budget will presented AMA Ex ecutive Council November 9 final approval lot time has spent Scale World Champion ships HQ has made considerable efforts continue reviews operations improvements procedures Meanwhile time has devoted reviewing overseeing development AMAs property Indiana addition monthly review construction companys work date constant flow grant applications easements secure permits obtain schedule maintain During past month planning meeting held 1992 National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Next paid visit Reno-style Air Races California way very successful Congratulations CD John Elliott Following event just 140 miles away served jury member F2D team trials Vacavilleanother successful event Congratulations CD John Salvin Another project has required attention last 30 days preparation agenda November Executive Council meeting information architect John Hunton have reviewed finalized input development Muncie site endeavoring price schedule improve ments asked Special Interest Groups AMA members around country above addition full-time job managing supervising AMA HQ operations briefly mentioned Nationals planning meeting 1992 Na tional Model Airplane Championships will held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts June 20-29 Westover AFB able accommodate events means will return com bined Nationals format sincere thanks Special Inter est Group representatives AMA members attended meeting worked hard select various flying site locations determine optimum flight schedule events will third Nationals held Westover other two among largest Nationals ever held 1992 Nationals ex pected larger AMA members happy re turn Westover recall 83 85 Nationals excellent championship events writing 1992 renewal process well under way re newals mailed last week September end first full week October over 24000 renewals re ceived HQ Fifteen percent renewals took advantage Renew-for-2 option between 1000 6000 applications ar rived day renewals being handled HQ use outside service lockbox expect work some overtime order keep up renewals avoid delayed ser vice members good news year AMA members seem inclined remember sign renewal application Last year several thou sand dollars spent postage return applications sig natures less positive news apparently some con fusion over three minor items first involves confusion between Eye-Denta card Vision Wear card Vision Wear card gives AMA members discount purchasing eyeglasses mailed AMA members license card Eye-Denta card thick plastic AMA membership card can used fre quency clip Vision Care card free Eye-Denta card costs $10 Another irritant new Youth Membership rate $14 cludes subscription ModelAviation magazine letters have indicated members dont have problem paying $14 Juniors simply want second copy Model Avia tion Upon hearing second subscription may sent school library members choice problem disappears cases may premature suspect Executive Council re view will take place shortly possibility Family membership family being same name same address will offered renewal small problem end can help some cases AMA member signs signature portion renewal form mails alone cases have no name no address no AMA number no check no credit card number trace piece paper signature scrawl have no way knowing renewal whether payment has received whether its free renewals being set aside Seen above road being built through Muncie site begin ning northwest part site winding through exit midpoint eastern border large cleared portion center first flying site parking lots feel cases have heard AMA three weeks please call write membership department case make sure fill name ad dress renewal form end September made visit Muncie Indiana check construction progress quality work ironwork place building process being closed Additionally roadway final grade being prepared surfacing able first time drive road constructing stand first AMA flying site took breath away realize fully no way photographs videos writing may column could make anyone else fully appre ciate size scope project AMA must everything within its ability get members site can appreciate firsthand has previously mentioned magazine National Newsletter videos will Grand Opening cel ebration site next year mention black-tie Dedication Dinner Saturday night Grand Opening weekend However after experiencing site having op portunity visualize its scope own thinking has changed fully intend go next meeting AMA Executive Coun cil ask format Saturday night dinner changed buying tickets securing guest speakers etc open informal celebration free members sincerely believe Continued page 88 January 1992 85 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Overhead shot showing iron work up new Muncie Museum building ConnecOcut Maine Massaduselts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vmoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1826 Duxbury MA 02331 hI 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33Ash StTownsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 MC McGoffin 8 Robinson St Hoohon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 Hiyh St Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator GeonQe Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Championship Unlimited RC Races months column will pri marily devoted because first its type held Madera California airport October 3-6 1991 pilot air craft licensed qualify order race done Thursday Friday actual races held Saturday Sunday aircraft competing $25000 cash prizes modeled after aircraft qualified race unlimited ra ces Reno maximum weight 55 pounds fueled ready take-off no restrictions engines different types used Wingspan least 100 scale out lines maintained three classes Gold Silver Bronze Qualifying times used determine class aircraft would fly course went around three pylons measured Times varied about 75 mph 135 mph attrition rate air craft quite high must remembered much equip ment technology event being used first time landing gear seemed give fliers considerable trouble event sponsored Cliff Adams Tom Easterday very professionally done Tom Cliff people assisted deserve considerable credit creating very successful event able stick around Sundays activities dont have final resultsD Left right Tern Parola Loraine Hartranft Kelly Hartranft three staff handled administrative duties competitor re ceived plaque Loraine holding Reno racer Dreadnought type aircraft model rac ers patterned after However models P 51s various versions A-26 Douglas Invader owned Bill Hempel seemed have con siderable trouble left engine airplane still flew very well engine pilot flew airplane Gold Class 86 Model Aviation model Dreadnought being preparuu nor quatinying nis before shot after shot model Dreadnought i-n- iger ust owned David Bridi aircraft transported forced pick favorite airplane event would probably beautiful seemed verywell prepared Unfortunately another before picture Bonnie Wilber Barb Krafft admiring trophies Trophies along cash awarded First Second Third class Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Ditnbar WV 25064 Nelsen Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathswsy 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Macmu OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendate Ave Maple OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweil Cl Bensatem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency coordinator John Coole 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Foil PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Todays youthHow interest model aviation ques tion has reviewed numerous times local district na tional modeling groups District Ill attempting provide some stimulus problem As mentioned last months column Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters scheduled provide model-based seminar Pennsylvanias technology teachers ef fort will provide information suggestions using model aero nautics classroom early October District Vice President attended aero space seminar Penn State University program sponsored Johns Hopkins University directed toward recruiting gifted stu dents college aerospace programs students exhibited unbe lievable interest expertise aerospace programs Penn State students displayed some college activities cluded program called Ecsel challenge class de sign build full-scale soaring aircraft doing model aircraft will extensively used design evaluation Several innovative ideas will evolve thiswatch updates club can become involved education special program di rected toward science technology industrial arts would receive positive recognition almost school administrators Several districts clubs already provide programscan help Several months ago computerized bulletin board Mi ami RC Club mentioned board appears very worth contains some great graphics can now reached new telephone number 513 426-4050 Use BBS free hours Monday through Thursday 600 pm micni1t 600 pm Friday through Sunday midnight July 21 date Johnstown RC Clubs Invitational FunFly Picnic tenth consecutive year club has graciously invited areas RC clubs fun-filled day flying food fun Special guest AVP Jay Mealy Clearfield ad dition offering unlimited use beautiful flying site Johnstown club provided food drinks attending Allegheny RC Specialties provided prizes folqwing pictures expose event above information supplied Jim Duncan Indiana Flyers Club gesture thanks hospitality Johnstown Great idea Jim Mall shows very positive winter activity Keystone Radio Control Society Hummelstown Pennsylvania utilizes Colonial Park Mall Harrisburg its event effort shown Henry Spanglers Frank Sheesleys pictures Tamecats built Bill Morris Jim Nowak Jim Enterline Frank Sheesley August 10 1991 Central Penn Hobbies Starhawk Mfg spon sored fun fly West Shore Flying Clubs field Harrisburg little twist contest Central Penn Hobbies held beauty contest Starhawk poster girl winner moved Atlantic City try Eastern Miss Starhawk title Below Dave Bush stands center beauties left right Nancy Samento Missy Goodling Dave Bush Summer Smith Stacy Price Besides beauty contest great fun-fly contest evolved Bob Rachauss picture shows some contest activity May Santa bring things fly January 1992 87 Keystone Tamecats Honest Jim Nowaks Gee Bee Central Penns beauty contest Johnstown boys Hangar talk Fun-fly activity Happy holidays Flying sites Academy continues grow growth comes need flying sites clubs addressing need achieving great results question have answer obtain field Just what will club piece land goal hack grass strip out land cut little bit grass task quite simple truly wish make flying site have bit consider before completing site much can much will cost club District IV has some answers may benefit East Duplin Model Aviators located area Beulaville North Carolina has what just may ways best facility District facility has cost club members very little ex cept lot hard work club members abilities have used generate lot community support wasnt case having piece public property provided model aircraft use has great influence club goes thing have county both provide landfill make improvements quite another thing own Various fund-raising efforts donations businesses have made possible make improvements otherwise fairly commonplace flying site club has running water electricity field has enabled have clubhouse meetings other activities clubhouse insulated air conditioned well furnished includes two full rest rooms well-equipped lunch counter food preparation area field has grass runway ample pit area impound shelter chain link fence runs full length flight line includes something unique model aircraft field club sold advertising plates mounted along fence part campaign build site plates sold one-time charge type campaign made possible build outstand ing field Visitors area ought contact Bryson Houston di rections pay club visit will see can improve own facility Bryson can reached PO Box 324 Beulavlle NC 28518 Its well worth taking look option forming associations clubs especially met ropolitan areas becoming very important asset looking flying sites being done Northern Virginia Maryland North Carolina excellent statewide organization time has recent talk re-forming Virginia mak ings such group too faded away thrust two earlier groups coordinate activities especially contests ra tionale having such groups now obtain flying sites local group such Northern Virginia Association Model Aviation Clubs excellent body have dealing county city officials group can have advisors differ ent categories interest spokesperson responsible neg otiations follow manner get best planning avoid dissension dealing political body awful lot good land out could using problem convincing authorities best user land exactly large association can vital importance Any time can bring large numbers together have much better opportunity success Make sure plans complete make presentation options covered certain everyone understands cost labor coming projects developed Cooperation works both directions present state economy could some benefit clubs should take look local situation see just what status park land other public property time Some land may use because cuts personnel services have prevented adequate maintenance club may able ex change maintenance contract usage rights Check out club successful its efforts obtain flying site should document procedure Send AMA Headquar ters help build up file methodology point may come could added updated Flying Site Handbook data could put together manner would greatly simplify work clubs future Flying sites undoubtedly critical area concern model aviation Clubs need contact Marketing/PR group Geoff Styles Headquarters ques tions come up topic An abundance material personal assistance available Geoff has working rapport federal state organizations FAA UAV meeting about UAVs will held Washington Several years ago topic came up some discussion about line would drawn between model aircraft UAVs Nothing came time appeared some models would overlap realm UAVs come under FAA control would very desirable us Geoff Styles has invited attend upcoming meeting Several committees will established look overall picture will go unknown Geoff has excellent relationship FAA interests coincide FAA both have vested interest avi ation flight safety Much UAV program today owes lot its model aviation heritage Aircraft design engine development ra dio control systems flying techniques have roots model aviation could use term miniature however accurate today have aircraft comparable size weight UAVs Anyway watch information subject Geoff Academy Sound Cont pg 79 never comes cost manufacturers large gas en gines dont provide adequate mufflers engine offer aftermarket items manufacturer person can read ily design test market efficient muffler engine should demand done aftermarket also somewhat lacking interim will need purchase units pro vide good exhaust sound-level suppression alternative make own custom unit advan tage can customize particular installation need large propellers better fit requirements ef ficiency low sound levels will become apparent bet ter mufflers provided still looking information classes mufflers both manufactured home-brew will proposals next Executive Council meeting offer some incentive advances technology Drop us note have some thoughts get ting quiet Executive Director cont pg 85 should everything power get people site firsthand think time quit talking start doing site will wonders AMA model building flying country will demonstrate hobby viable sport recreational activity As springboard other regional sites model cities counties states Muncie site will significant figure growth aeromodeling Yes still nay-sayers detractors Some people odds either selection site develop ment property same ones back 1982 said AMA should continue rent property downtown Washington DC should waste money buying property Reston Vir ginia Time has proven Virginia purchase stroke genius facility Virginia has leveraged occasion provide AMA membership liability insurance beginning see recurrence 1982 crisis mentality itself American phenomenon mentality usually volves self-proclaimed advocacy group probably wellmeaning perhaps obsessed perceived problem licen ses itself perform study presents problem other members and/or club newsletters Print journalists informed new crisis letters editor begin appear other maga zines point advocacy proclaim grass roots movement demands changes problem crisis-mongering places priorities exaggerated problems important ones sparks ques Continued page 90 88 Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Norlh Carolina / Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT rd Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidenis Robert E Bahera 117 Dtis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 OtO-035e Bob Champine 205 riptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rich Christoph 1348 Comberiand Dr Harrisorborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doo Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 10809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27020 Freseecv Ceeritinater Paul Yacobecci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5086 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puarto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszenacz 3626 Raschwocd Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola R 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St Giboonoille FL 33534 Guotavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Guapsabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard jaclrson 2118 Thorolee Dr. N Charleston 50 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brock Girde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Teny Rirnerl 367 Orange Ave Baidrels FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Freqoency Coordinator Bornio Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Emergency I elected represent terests District V members Recently Council motion passed requiring Jun iors family pay $14 instead $7 thus receive Model Aviation magazine though another identical issue al ready being sent Open member same family Thus two issues will show up same house month necessary example Terry Martin Birmingham tells doesnt need two mags month Hes sending eight-year-old sons dues old $7 rate avoid losing good future members infuriating present Open members am agenda next Council meeting attempt change inequity An important new AMA Associate VP has assigned Mobile area help serve south Alabama Eugene Mathis Daphne Alabama member BARCS club has agreed help out Eugene P 40 fighter pilot WW II also flew B-29s retired Colonel flying B-47s has RC since 1957 last weekend Ive driven first Mont gomery Alabama Atlanta cover fun-flys report week end before drove Fort McCIellen visit Control Line Stunt contest Sunday two fun-flys Huntsville other Tullahoma Tennessee day before week before went two contests South Carolina Radio Control Pylon Race Quickie 500 Greenville South Carolina Quarter-Scale Giant affair Thats seven contests three weeks Dont ask maybe Im like friend Reggie Key awa just like really big prob lem need four pages mag month show whats going Pictured above happy familyoriented group involved Control Line Stunt snapped Fort McClellen Ala bama little girl middle Brandi Garrison standing next mother Tammy Husband David holding Cody Garrison Dondi front holding legendary Nobler model attended Lee Websters Tullahoma Ten nessee Free Flight affair August 24 Lees affair gets bigger year people show up fly Everybody runs contest fun-fly knows has headquarters somewhere field rec ords kept heavy deci sions no appeal earth made Lee Websters heart beat headquarters keeps contest go ing like supposed go Pictured above Mattie Schulz Molly Webster running everything sight So much whos first/in charge/running things meet couple weeks ago ran very good friend seen 15 years Mr Gail Jacobson Atlanta Last time saw Gail awarding Atlanta RC Club AMA Award Excellence currently highest award AMA has chartered club couple weeks after Free Flight contest Lee Webster held another RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly also Tullahoma dif ferent site dignified woman left Miss Lucy Ann LeMaster Sheffield Al abama has crowded Mr John Bar tlebaugh Gallatin Tennessee Both Lee Websters first annual Giant Fun Fly Tullahoma Tennessee Al Newton Man chester invited Everybody good time August 311 drove Panama City Flor ida get report Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Labor Day Jumbo Fly-In Meet Carolyn Manning Don Moody Hollywood Florida Greenville South Carolina Quickee 500 Py- very very successful tly-in Everybody Ion RC Race Don has Rossi 40 little fun fun family relaxing beairplane told will go 150 mph hind biplane Meet Jodie Jay 13 calls plane Moody Special John Juchniewicz Lynn Haven Florida January 1992 89 ts mass Iauncn ott UoIIIwocKs Lee weosters annual i-ree -tigno contest ugus Tullahoma Tennessee Everybody lets go same time last down wins Lee has actively involved sponsoring/CDing FF contest exactly 30 years stant snap chucking same time following important modelers participating including limited Tom Hepler George Perryman John Blair Wayne Brock Dick Hall Mike Hines Randall Hopkins Carl Loehle Dr George Shacklett Marc Smith OC Stew art Bob Thoren dont see George Batiuk anywhere better include Georges name safe dont want George mad Whenever speak Radio Control ban quet always tell RC enthusiasts theres nothing Free Flight just wind em up let em go won cares Look good time everybody having During Labor Day weekend able attend QSPRAs Rac ing event Ashland Kentucky found kind racing very en joyable airplanes slower through pylons allowing us keep up excitement generated As learned fellas drawback cost Unfortunately model/engine combinations actually cost fly mula 1 Racers Its four-cycle 120 sitting up front Some guys looking using 90 two-cycle engines help decrease some cost Some dont like idea looks like good idea help generate interest needed keep event alive Im sure will figure something out too much fun just dwin dle nothing After left Ashland dropped Morehead Kentucky some Sunday sport flying found several modelers enjoying pleasant afternoon talked lot about models full-size air craft Before visit over volunteered take young lady up ride Cheetah first ride small airplane think real treat Shortly after head home having another great day some really nice people next weekend found Crawfordsville Indiana citys Airport Appreciation Day Sugar Creek guys models display treated visitors some fine flying didnt bring model Cheetah display ramp Amazingly Grumman day Thanks old Charlie did get some flying Granted didnt fly very long sure rusty skills too obvious Besides wanted see Charlie get some flight time Crawfordsville asked see new site re quest quickly accepted given nickel tour place typical site would find rural area plenty room two neatly mowed runways lot corn Need less say club very proud site should Oh yeah owners pretty darned good too understand no rent cant get much better Weekend three spent doing some activities around home locals Lew McFarland has opened new hobby shop airport keep Cheetah spent some time event Saturday Sunday hosted model full-size fly-in kick things off also spent little time fun-fly put Brax ton Flyers few miles up road planned trip Muncie picnic son find model lost cornfield found model lost fine meal Weekend four time make up trip Champaign Illi nois missed earlier year Champaign County RC Club sponsoring Giant Scale fly-in thought would good time get up Boy am glad did event hopping got sky already full models guys came fly spent fine day watching some really good flying Unfortunately leave before pig roast heard quite good Ive trying lose some weight guess its better did leave Hey ever get chance fly fellas fine hosts hope fly-in will first go trips Im often asked what think flying site Needless say club generally proud show off site should Well found best sites Ive seen long time Champaign club operating off old reclaimed landfill about 90 acres area 20 acres main tain Its city-owned far enough out town prevent sound problems lease has token fee dollar per year have lots closely mowed grass two hard-surface runways large pavil ion plenty picnic tables block building has tele phone refrigerator operations large block building used store two tractors plenty room fly over bothering anybody What setup Are proud site bet Thats travel month fact think will slowing down rest year give Cheetah rest need some catch-up modeling get some planes ready next year Mark want good fleet next year Right now old birds getting pretty shabby district has new officer Luther Akemon has taken licopter Contest Board position mentioned few months back Al though relatively new Helicopter competition does fly Helicopters willing learn about administrative side competition has allowed competitors thing out having endure chore voting rules Its best leave some other guy Right Well maybe Luther will give impartial vote always looking matters Welcome aboard Luther Gosh Ive run out words means its photo time couple photos ships showed up mall show hosted Sugar Creek RC Club Crawfordsville Indiana Thanks Richard Shuler sharing us District VP next sign new home Ev ansville RCMAC Evansville Indiana new site now use Executive DirectorCont pg 88 tioning organizations credibility demeans Aca demy managed social fictions social facts hear new crisis modeling public should ask lawyers question Cui bono gains Are advocates knowl edgeable position spotlight effect place Cui Bono Chinese word crisis composed two picture-characters meaning danger other meaning opportunity time discuss concept real property its effect aeromodeling Next month will attempt clarify what owner ship property Reston Indiana means average flierEI 90 Model Aviation Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI VicePresident P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 18061 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettet 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Fienisuant MO 63034 Dub & Scott Justice 156 South Fruezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 16061 21h St Bedford IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jefferson KansasCity MO 64114 BiltZimmer Boo72Varna1L61375 Fr q aency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginuville MO 64037 Heme 19161594-2481 Werk 18161594-7121 Fax 18161594-776 Enough now Its difficult believe four weeks have zoomed its time column again Must because have playing catch up everywhere now health nearing normal now maybe better normal winter also zooming looks like will early too have very little planned build ing bench except Old-lime CL Stunt ship Blue Pants UKdesign flew UK Nationals late 1950s am going fly Stunt Chicopee Nationals try enjoy have received several letters read few newsletters prob lems clubs have members refuse follow field rules include instances repeated flying drinking beer flying over areas designated taboo ignoring frequency control several other actions will have caused loss clubs flying fields have always said recreation very sel dom meet modeler turkey sure take prize So what can AMA clubs heck lot jerking guys AMA membership might aggravate problem ejec tee drives along nearby road transmitter takes some similar destructive action hammer have yet would take look carefully explaining member prob lems associated losing field maybe research possi bility legal action Ho-hum Anyone out some addi tional suggestions District Seven patches now available AMA HQ will looking reasonable source decals follow next year can proud being first district individual patch can follow matching decal Nope will get t shirt cap business have calls letters concerning increase Junior Senior Senior Citizen membership rates mostly con cerning problem extra copies Model Aviation house Well can take advantage surplus magazine problem donating local school institution choice Sim ply send note AMA HQ Membership Department state want 1992 subscription magazine sent ______ name Membership Department will take care will recognized recipient informed transaction will helping promote hobby locality Art Slagle looking site Michigan hold NSS Cham pionships have suggested contact clubs mailing have site available send note can pass Art years contest trail has ended except few winter events Indoor ones rolling along Jim Tesen Indian City Presi dent planning hold Pattern seminar Novice Sports man classes going hold low-key event February 2 Taylor Michigan helping him information call 313 479-4328 will sending mailing local clubs well visited Muncie site few weeks ago its well its way Boy road onto General Purpose flying site over mile long its within site roof being screwed onto 25000 sq ft Museum building extremely exciting see air amount dirt being scraped moved see still acreage waiting reworked near future will heck fine modeling site can show whole USA world important modeling necessary rec reational educational activity letter AMA HQ followed up members idea forming associations increase local power clubs Strange thing immediately wondered AMA HQ has have no less seven associations district AMRCC being vogue over 25 years So seems logical HQ should have tap listing associations districts further help modelers Im going push get Reston few weeks District Roundup Detroit RCC has neat section its Motor City Ex haust Bob Kuczynski relates history club lly have Denny Sunbeam newsletter Sudbusters Uh garbage production Tigers Tail Bald Eagles View Fennville Flying Tigers Nuff said tric fliers can contact Ken Myers 1911 Brashaw Ct Walled Lake Ml 48390 Laird puts out Ann Arbor Falcons newsletter unique tonguein-cheek commentary events r Valley Flyers have installed sprinkler system field Wayne Hilgart Tom OBrien Wayne Dempze Don Danczyk committeeing has way control help spectators eventsNorm Sorensen spec tator director Michael has generated list FCC licensed sta tions Minnesota published MAAC newsletter other reason have association area e new publication Astrowingology Dan Gilbert Wisconsin Astrowings includes detailed instruction sheet mower Moines Modelaires sent group Woodward State Hospital PR went over first class Ladybird pilot now fly ing Frankenmuth field Congrats Amy Heine E January 1992 91 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bawdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valiey MN 55427 PrAussrance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr. Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 Shorewood Bivd Milwaukee Wi 53211 Jesa Lasik 305 Pstti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr. Waterloo 1A50701 Ron Sears132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mt48054 Freqoency Coordinators IWast Bat Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L East Bert Kelly PD Bax39001Redford Ml 48239 Les Girls Midwest Q500 Karen Veager left now Ex pert Class Kathy Waters middle CD Bob Hisey paI haInr CD Cathy Waters Rex Knepper took First Place Mid nnn Timers lap counters Midwest 0500 Excellent worker turn out Dustin Buescher MARCS Wisconsin Scale Rally Akannas Loensana Nsa Mexico Oetahuma Texas Dick Rotaky immaculate F-86F model model has func tional wheel brakes speed air brakes Dick duplicated closely possible full-scale speed brake system F-Se Including hinge lines angles location geometry actu ator cylinder Works very well model weighs 145 lb pow ered KBV 82 Newark Texas Ninth Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Dawn Buckley Contest Director Mid-Cities RC Club hosted over 80 pilots almost 100 ducted fan models Copeland Field site near Newark Texas fan-fly event still has no rival Some very innovative ideas construction tech niques used models really enjoy seeing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models comparing notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Left Ralph Blase Loxahatchee Florida beautiful Cobra paint job model fantastic have see color appreciate work went paint scheme model powered OS 91 engine Right George Miller Custom RC Air craft new YF-22 Air Force ATF wingspan 52 length model 76 fan unit Byron Rossi 90 enaine Dower Dawn Buckley Contest Director Ninth Annual Greater South west Fan-Fly Yellow Aircraft A-4 Beautiful model Left Bill Rutherford Jimmy Miller A4 powered OPS 82 flight box model sitting work art Bill will build custom flight boxes individuals want something can stand abuse looks good boxes extremely light size cradle legs fold up easy transportation boxes strong can sit Bill will custom paint box suit fancy fact difficult tell whether boxes made metal wood Beautiful workmanship information contact Bill PO Box 160831 Austin TX 7871 60831 tel 328 328-0157 Right Harry Wood Long Beach Califor nia 09-powered MiG 15 model has Kress fan unit pro pulsion Model flew very well Mark Frankel Ardmore Pennsylvania 1A-scaie Skyray model weighs 18 lb uses OS 91 propulsion package Mark really strives make model serious competition machine David Hudson F-i 17A Stealth Jet model Two Pico 80 en gines power Byrojet fans 92 Model Aviation V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District Viii Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chsck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glens Gresees 10224 Keslee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Run Stanlieltt 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Deha St Pasadesa TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Deputy CoordInator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgelon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coorstlnaturs INorthl Joe DuMond 1830 Che Chase Carroliton TX 75006 ISouth tim Ahrunx 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Some scale workmanship went uIcKs I--sw- cocptt strumentation lettering fuselage Don Yockey Fort Worth Texas JHH F9F-4 Panther Pow ered 0S 91 engine driving Dynamax fan unit District doings n will get some pictures report about club ac tivities seems stand out Such following report Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Associated Modelers Colorado put its best foot forward past August hosting air show over 20 teen adult handi-campers counselors Colorado Easter Seal Rocky Mountain Village event held August 10 1991 over 40 Arvada members turning out make spectacular exciting day trip campers counselors enthusiasm effort put forth everyone involved exemplifies spirit Arvada club modeling community program included 90minute air show lunch actual stick time visitors Kadet Seniors trainer systems over no needed pat back know job well done some very worthy people Months planning preceded event people exerted effort above beyond call duty during field clean up week prior special effort put some folks now affectionately referred aquatic weed-whackers During pouring rain relentlessly continued work order dress up Sullivan Field Endless planning meetings practice sessions culminated produce first-class event effort universal support membership families local hobby stores filled gaps weather perfect visitors arrived following brief check-in things got underway campers counselors onlookers treated spectacular air show model planes Helicopters program included barnstorming biplanes Quickie Racers Scale replicas such quarter-scale Fokker tri plane Helicopters Pattern ships Giant-Scale smokers spec tators thrilled simulated dog fights low inverted passes mini-paratroopers awesome aerobatics crowd spoofed time camp counselors participated impromptu flying lesson Transmitter hand counselor received verbal flying instructions ex perienced Arvada pilot secretly maintained control Things appeared nearly hopeless point plane went wild spin erratic flying cured paper sack placed over pseudo-pilots head Much surprise everyone gag ended real pilot joined counselor flight line return plane safe sound During air show program Arvada members also busy giv ing one-on-one instruction campers preparation actual flight Special care courtesy used phys ical ability varied individual Others stood answered questions show progressed finale show cut bit short both Giant-Scale smokers met up unexpected difficulties Byron Christen Eagle went dead stick shortly after takeoff landed safely Midwest Gi ant Sweet n Low managed few blazing fly-bys smoke before very low roll ended rather severe unintentional land ing No disappointed though show rousing success complimentary lunch served up under tents awnings offering welcome break sun Hot dogs beans chips variety soft drinks menu turned out per fect day picnic Sullivan Field Campers counselors pilots helpers amply fed courtesy AAM local restaura teur last count included over 60 people Following lunch several Kadet Seniors rigged trainer systems flight instruction program pilot plus instructor assigned system everyone would get chance fly Campers counselors alike got about five minutes stick time judging excitement thrill eyes well worth effort As person came away flight line received set wings certificate honorary RC pilot rubber band model event recorded cameras awards ceremony copies delivered campers couple days later campers left field vowing return again next year campers counselors heard say best day trip ever exciting rewarding day Arvada Modelers well Planning executing program magnitude worthwhile group close home espe cially fulfilling quiet show gratitude among participants thanks anyone needed feeling pits sto machs done good goes saying AAM will try again 1992 years experience will help make next show bigger bet ter folks Easter Seals would happy effort somehow seems right give 110 percent peo ple deserve hearty thanks contribution years air show So fact would very difficult recognize everyone did get involved aspect equally important greatly appreciated Thank superb job Chairman Air Show Committee Joe Pirozzoli Way go Arvada Associated Modelers excellence Truly club January 1992 93 Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Cirde Arvada CO 80005 FAx 3031 420-1670 CornpuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vtce Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 TomBoyd701 N58thStLincotnNE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendait St. Denver CO 80235 Russ Muter 980 N 3rd Cardson ND 58421 Don Modes 4lOHafl Satins KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Left Camper Mark Deachamp flight team Bill Hunter pilot Bob/Terry Steinborn Right Jim HighfiIl pilots Pat Vachon lends help sticks Left Gary Thompson Monty Haskell help out very special little girl Lisa Kuhn Right Head counselor Andi Reed gets turn Bill Hunter Terry Steinborn Left Lunch Ia Joe Vellas cuisine Right Camper Jason Rossi gets winas Arvadas finest Its happened again sports fansmuch too much fun Since last talked have visited First Annual Reno Hobby Trade Show full-sized Hot Air Balloon Races full-scale Reno race model version Reno race Madera Los Angeles joint club meeting Visalia Fall Soaring Festival finally Finance Committee meeting Reston Theres no way can cover sitting lets have AVP Fritz Harrold report race birds Ill give shot Reno well catch up some neat happenings squeeze can saving Soaring festival next time So further ado herrres Fritz Regg just returned three days First Annual RC Unlimited Air Races hearty congratulations Cliff Adams Tom Easterday putting first-class event Radio Control modelers knew immediately going great event saw souvenir quality 40-page color program weekends events AMA well represented Dis trict Ten VP Regg Executive Vice President Dave Brown District VP Don Krafft Carl Maroney Vince Mankowski Headquarters Great interest AMA shown evidenced ques tions discussions booth given great spot booth orga nizers Racingfantastic Reno year have say Madera exciting Watching pilots race planes time money invested truly awesome some very inno vative cutting-edge-design planes Next year hope see some Pond Racers enteredonly present year flying form number plane crashes Thurs day through Saturday horrific have never seen go Radio failure did seem culprit Mishaps land ing weak landing gear also big Rac ing close dramatic Sunday true movie-type ending Gold race Sunday hat off Rac ers Race organizers District Ten proud Perhaps next year can have event new district flying site Good job Fritz thanks Racers ganizers super event Whatever First Annual Reno Trade Show lacked attendance made up spirit fun facility great location excellent host club ter rific Reno the-biggest-little-town-in-theworld wonderful exciting self fortunate enough catch full-scale Hot Air Balloon Races wee hours Saturday Sunday mornings Five balloons sent up formation prior suns rising balloonists able shoot yellow flame bal loons making light up like jewels sky Theres no way explain feel ing comes over body stand ing middle 150 balloons shapes sizes inflating rising off ground right front face hats off Reno guys Reno Guys would personally like see trade show become premiere event District Ten hobby show nestled tween balloon race culminating full-scale one-and-only Reno Air Race ya havent seen dont know what re missing have just finished mind-shrinking ses sion Finance Committee As come away have very good feeling Dis trict Ten verge owning AMAs first regional flight site connection acting jury member Control Line Combat team selection meet Vacaville Executive VicePresident Dave Brown Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski Special Services Director Carl Maroney visited 240-acre site near Visalia California RC Racing Contest Board guy Gary Hover putting together group clubs area purpose building maintaining first regional flight site AMA site located approximately seven miles north Visalia Road 80 just mile off State Highway 99 closest neighbor dairy farm about mile away area zoned ag riculture currently near maxi mum density site itself partially 100-year floodplain would seriously inhibit future growth area along already maximized zoning density use permit would prevent intrusion noise-sensitive neighbors would sure trouble-free site long time Am excited bet along excitement comes great deal concern site can certainly will serve great assembly place Central California-based fliers competitors will continue serve great place District Ten visit weekend flying re treat will take place day-to day week-to-week flying needs dis trict club officer contact person should have received request club input regard sectioning district future flight sites Please take time express ideas District Ten leaders can continue plan implement favorite pastime flight sites Pictured below photo what has put together far Vi salia Site will notice layout various disciplines sport also possibility overnight accommodations RVs current plans have land purchase included AMA 1992 budget Council meeting No vember subject approval development implementation plan fi nal Council approval would come Jan uary meeting actual purchase devel opment implementation 1 layout what could become first regional site Congratulations F3E Team recently picked meet hosted HSS Club finishers follows First Jerry Bridgeman second Steve Neu third Jason Perrin fourth Bob Sliff fifth Brian Chan sixth Rick Schrameck fin ishers believe top three will compete Bob Sliff nominee team manager once again Good luck guys Gold September 25 found joint meeting Los Angeles area clubs led believe reveal activities around District Ten expense-fund freezing report appearing R/C Modeler Maga zine made believe going informal debate between myself po tential opponent Unfortunately poten tial opponent did withstand trials nominating committee ended up discussing freeze answering ques tions about national flight site Mun cie preceded ripsnorting slide projector report Muncie delivered Dave Peltz meeting well attended over 100 modelers treated presence Exec utive Director Vince Mankowski Barbra Re naud Airtronics much delight world F3B champion Joe Wurtz freezing expenses fiscal mis understanding between myself Head quarters now resolved episode worth space needed write about have questions give call project Muncie steaming ahead believe will mecca model aerodromes proceeding break neck pace feel times perhaps slightly slower pace emphasis regional flying fields would appropriate Time will tell enough just few weeks Friday 11th found winging across friendly sky toward Finance Committee meeting Reston budget calls surplus revenue over expenses capital purchases proposed new year could leave cash shortfall tough months September-October significant problem AMAs assets owned free clear small short-term loan will ad equate get through period time mid-point election process time read issue election will have decided Let just say thank showing inter est AMA voting thank you showing confi dence Its pleasure serving sincerely hope can continue Edge 94 Model Aviation x Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 As have seen new declaration asked sign What trying to protect Academy self lawsuits member law yer read item sat right down fired off letter claimed members no insurance Well wrong ba sic coverage covers suits brought against remains What being removed assets Academy itself Since some lawyers will sue anything within miles event re gardless liability deemed neces sary remove much possible very choice target lawsuits Thinking about number lawyers country proclivities some thought occurred same way re fer herd sheep school fish suppose its glut lawyers Don Anderson asked pass plans swap meet December 7 1000 am 700 pm Marshall Cen ter Rudy Leupke Hall Vancouver Wash ington address 1009 E Mcloughlin Blvd Get rid surplus just time Christmas Fern Prairie Modelers An nual Family Picnic Fun-Fly Septem ber 29 Great food fine weather lot nice folk made super day multi-level fun-fly noon Earl Aune flew new Mustang Jerry Holcomb dem onstrated erector set Helicopter followed Denny Wall guiding high-flying parachutist perfect landing flying camaraderie followed Noted Big Sky Thunderbirds flying off two water sites Also see Duane Feistet went way Arlington NW F-i regionals took eighth place new club started up Snohomish area called SNOR/C Seems dedicated some all-out competition types note SNOR/C club big bird enthusi asts put flying fields sight other unaware other made agreement allows both clubs operate requires strict adher ence frequency plan What happens club members off icers think should contest members generally agree con test announced however con test day comes few members show up help out What Perhaps give up contests altogether maybe re trench Get specific commitments members before contest ever held re fuse start process unless help plen tiful readily available Obviously can problem club also comes district problem potentially good contest situation dropped Snake River Modelers hosted Idaho Scale Squadron meet late September CDed Que Quigley huge success AVP Al Culver has promised pictures Contestants came such far flung places Gooding Idaho Yakima Washington goodly number Boise Baker LaGrande Some Snake River modelers tried hand too Also Kevin Cruson went Cottage Grove tend Pattern meet now group considering Pattern meet next fall Mike Dunphy volunteered motor over Medford hold judges school maybe will see new meet come pass Benton County RIC Club got involved DaVinci Days Celebration held Cor vallis About 20 members participated al though everyone flew didnt fly answered questions managed PR part effort spite very cramped quarters several hundred specta tors shown something about hobby/sport RC modeling Doesnt hurt get involved local celebrations fact helps Second Annual Fun Fliers Contest went very well good weather good competition Mclver nice place fly has nice grove trees cool relief Mclver nice park family-type activities too Everyone seemed enjoy ing themselves CD Roger Wilson kept things moving need congratulate Bob Bennett having reached goal having CD 50 years Now thats amazing downright awe-inspiring Bob has certainly asset District Xl since moved its easy understand did Its just very difficult get handle doing things others length time especially since own life has held difficult stretches nice letter came Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association club has putting biggest spectators standpoint best-attended shows around Usually blessed good weather Ninth An nual Event year no exception Thir ty-five pilots Washington Califor nia brought 41 aircraft fly off Carl Weathers strip near Brooks Oregon Jim Griffin came up Redding California get Furthest Traveled award 4000 spectators mostly local resi dents showed up oh ah club does outstanding job getting word out people come out love show Does wonders local PR kids just like last year candy bomber run about noon Weve got nice shots show thanks Rocky must have very busy CD event assume took pictures didnt have help since some 30 members showed up help out keep things moving First photo shows part 4000-person crowd some aircraft can see Ed Hesss very large Lysander right Bet couldnt have guessed Candy Bomber being held Jay Hop kins couldnt kids get fig ured out real fast may able read it says Tootsie Roll side members make sure littlest kids have chance get some candy plenty go around final CD Rocky Dickersons Keleher Lark Rocky powers -scale version home-built OS 91 Surpass shot can get some idea landing strip 150 x 2800 ft very smooth grass Its neat place fly Best wisnes no ano namily 1-101iday Season may peaceful filled joyD January 1992 95 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DIstrict Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrelt Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomtt 1910 NE 122nd Ave vancouver WA 98664 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vicksburg St. Spokune WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-1 45th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Karlfrom Puyallup Washington brought Marchetti 260 powered ST 3000 Karl won both pilots specta tors Best Show awards Obviously very nice plane e nu erattons Note safety net used along aircraft spectators right Bob Sueing clubs Activities Di rector designated announcer Cottage Industries As mentioned recent issue New York Indoor Times just have come up name complimentary small businesses full part-time devoted producing useful needed up-to-date aeromodeling materials tools kits high quality practical design Whenever cottage industries mentioned cant help slip back time high school English class old Silas Marner bent over loom Thats cottage industries full bloom name meant exactly what said Back what ever century country folk labored day alone homes cottages raw materials brought fin ished pieces picked up term has come down us late twentieth century just doesnt accurately describe vital members hobbys supply system small producers vital us usually leading edge innovation technology couple issues ago mentioned Junior Flight old-line Free Flight rubber-powered flying scale kit producers fallen way behind big producers just have brought kits up-to-date day want good rubber-powered kit buy produced cottage industry manufacturers about readers out sending suggested names replace antiquated cottage industry moniker No con test no prize sincere thank letter Bill Warner agrees did however use term made list such firms could think calls list Cottage Wings Source Guide Bills list updated Sep tember 1991 may have copy sending $1 businesssized SASE Bill Warner 1370 Monache Ave Porterville CA 93257 worthwhile list worthwhile producers Two-Hundred-Thousand Kits Year Recently Don Ross mentioned Paul K Guillow Inc Wakefield MA 01880 confirmed company no longer ad vertises magazines something noticed mentioned produces sells over 200000 flying scale kits annually mar keting through hobby shops discount stores other retail outlets Now thats lot kits manufacturer Guillows lament however company estimated about 80% kits never completedeven worse could have imagined Think 80% unfinished wasted budding modelers down drain modelers will never come AMA members Dont wonder so-called completed models come close flying Guillow asked Don could percentage improved Don Ross has good business arrangement whereby Guillow places its kits advertisement Dons book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes smart business both parties Don says has sold over 1000 books result ads no doubt some readers thus able finish fly Guillow models Needless say recommendation kit producers mod els designed long ago invest re-designing updating kits can fly Flying what about today No longer builders satisfied simply looking things done Models must fly Flying Aces Club FAC Nationals other clubs too magazine articles attest fact such models can fly well Pure simple kit buyers want mod els fly Take look copy old-time advertisement Build display. Build fly gas rubber-power free flight con trol line simple radio control ction features retractable tail wheel drop-able bombs retractable landing gear sliding canopy folding wings movable control surfaces scale figures What lot baloney model designed fly ways can fly well model designed things far too heavy designed fly well remember looking over plans rubber-powered kit Douglas Dive Bomber wasnt rear peg hook rubber See what mean So think old-line manufacturers better get horses re-design models will per centage completed flown models go up 0 Second Edition first edition 5000 copies Don Rosss book Rubber Pow ered ModelAirplanes has already sold out just over two years second edition now print should ready November 11 1991 second edition few changes will published Markowski International met Mike Markowski CIMAS Colum bia University flying session Mike helping Don sell first edition Zenith second bit good news Don will stock 1000 books cover Guillows continued promotion will ship orders right home will sell book $1395 plus $105 postage thats total $15 copy will autographed Send check Don Ross 38 Churchill Road Cresskill NJ 07626 next bit news Don has asked start work new book will begin basic primer left off go much further will cover competition models like Coupe Wake field have chapters C02 Electric small Gas compressed air also materials like Mylar Kevlar carbon fiber others Don will also include complete chapter foam construction may also some new plans enough room Don might sell plans separately package real kicker Ross plans include chapter mod ify Scale kits make models fly Darned doesnt bring us right back manufacturers cleaning up acts rely ing book someone wrote change kits get things fly Ah me. Anyway Don Ross would like Junior Flight readers start send ing him suggestions fix-it ideas sources special materials can contact Don address gave three paragraphs above Three Mini-Sticks heres cottage industries coming right cue supply us Mini-Stick kits Talk about timelessness Ive asked basic questions get started get activity along requests six Mini-Stick plans kits should just thing Lew Gitlows Indoor Model Supply kits have three different de signs box kit contains select color-coded premium balsa least three models design requirements Mini-Sticks plans sheet includes prop jig template full details lots illustrations Kits include Ultra Film covering materials ex cept cement kit costs $995 Standard Quick Cement ideal attaching covering now available steel tip glue gun wire insert $295 Modelers want try own designs will find Mini dual bearings six $4 very helpful An 18-page catalog $1 kit $2 alone Add $3 shipping Mailing address Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Man oh man US Cavalry comes riding over hill just nick time See what mean about misnamed cottage indus tries being vanguard Flying Scale Plans Ive requested Flying Scale modelers mention believe draw up publish sell Flying Scale plans should alwaysrepeat alwaysinclude accu rate three-view draw ing plane involved three-view needed contest doc umentation purposes Such three-views sometimes difficult lo cate other sources designer must have clude usually gaping unused areas plans lack space such three-views left out Designers please take note include all-important accu rate three-view Make plans really fulfill purpose As always keep tail light Ill next month odel Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents N AMA SINcZE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 2 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above _____________________________2 SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr start months column finishes last months discussion Migrating Combustion Chamber engine Will type engine satisfy types model categories Prob ably type satisfies demand time envisioned some very definite applications Sport Scale fliers should immediate beneficiaries MCC engine can well think big birds would especially acceptable place development whet appetite fact take look next photo Byron Pitts 12-cuin MCC engine swinging 20 x 8 propeller Imagine fully de veloped engine application Look compact size engine mounted Pitts just think about what have hanging front yours above rather con densed simplification full description engine tended gain interest comments device wish thank Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc information Fred ventor patent holder Migrating Combustion Cham ber engine Fred Jeff Erick son flier Phil Gieseking provided briefing flight demonstra tion AMA Executive Council during Council meeting Muncie Flying done airport south end AMA property NACA Technical Report referenced page 110 Sound Model Aeronautics should read 1192 instead 1191 Readers advise report no longer available National Technical formation Service interested muffler design mathe matics please consult Air Force report used reference handbook Air Force Technical Report No AFFDL-TR-76-28 available NTIS apologize error Site studies common request receive letters telephone calls has responding complaints Answers questions handbook recently mailed chartered clubs occasion specific conditions cannot answered book site unique fun damentals still apply becomes matter just use methods answer particular problem good example happened site neighbor made complaint person correspondence site owner raised potential further action Any time tract attention local authorities enter risky area best solution analyze situation immediately come up methods meeting sound levels compatible lifestyles neighbors very first thing need copy local ordinances relat ing sound determine violating laws next step take sound level readings over period time cor onds normal hours operation looking average background ambient sound levels need study record see periods increased lowered ambient sound during time under study information hand can take readings during times aircraft operating question becomes sound level aircraft particular model class model engine type size other factor involved making aircraft measurably audible far above mean ambient sound aircraft Another very important factor distance between offended party can approximate distance rather easily us ing basic math need make some sort sight de termine angle location point under flight path determine what distance Triangulation will provide slant range What data important fact sound sound dont get confused frequency unless local laws specifically relate sound levels frequency audible por tion airplanes sound spectrum probably exhaust note frequency can measure exhaust note quite well using standard properly calibrated sound-level meter models consistently cause noise pollution problems neighbors case will need work aircraft lower sound levels measured field may also have situation becomes mandatory alter flight zone avoid flying too close neighbors property cases will need take both actions greatest offenders individual flies lim its eyeball response no need flying sites would available people would fly power planes closer field Large models have become problem couple re asons simple fact overtime will large models large model flies very well visible last fact causes problem fliers judge distance plane size model well can seen order prop erly control thing individual goes 50-in model 110-in airplane flies point appears same size smaller now flying over least much closer neighbor doubt using large gasoline engine very ineffective muffler guaranteed get neighbors attention Dont give argument because its turning 7000 rpm wont sound bad Loud loud noise level neighbors house high level above ambient main concern An effective muffler absolute necessity use devices nothing exhaust extractors should banned completely fields potential problems exist must control location sound level airplanes Continued page 88 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Director Operations Robert voislavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee nical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 SpecIal Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceaaing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D January 1992 79 AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council U PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 2 Federal Aviation Administration FAA very important contact AMA have Responsible airspace nation FAA could well formulate Federal Air Regulations FARs would ad versely impact activities AMA members As doc ument exercises control over model aircraft operations Ad visory Circular AC 91-57 issued June 1981 need copy please call us testament respect FAA has AMA its members California blimp incident took place noti fied contacts FAA immediately acknowledged problem aberration typical behavior AMA members situation handled low-key fashion lucky AMA HQ personnel work several FAA Washington staffers well having contact needed FAA regional offices Through Washington bureau AMA has become involved educational department headed Philip Woodruff Phil pro vides great leadership staff working aggressively reach goal set Administrator Admiral James Busey attract ing more young people aviation career past year invited part Aviation Career Educa tion ACE session FAA Headquarters occasion select group high school students enrolled pro gram called week orientation classroom setting able present case model aviation its lessons use examples famous aviators/astronauts started careers model building flying chance speaker preceded Administrator himself pleased see AMA working staff providing support contacts like permit AMA work protect interests membership keep flying refer back August 1990 issue Model Aviation page 91-92 will see FAA Administrator acted CD banquet Smithsonian Institution expansion kick-off dinner table dinner given Delta Dart fly end evening great enjoyment guest Incidentally 1991 FAA conducted 17 ACE programs 1992 agency plans have program 50 states Maybe club can get involved help contact closest FAA office inquire So yes AMA does work you dont always see specific activity Jerry Hawkins President Winnebago R/C Flyers Inc sent nice letter some newspaper clippings Oshkosh Northwestern re porter Angie Venturini gave club real boost story about its move new location change involved 800 club man-hours 96 acre site club leases property county $1 per year bad However club does donate lot labor hours indicated above Adjacent new field cemetery club has adopted community service project As now know clubs adopt piece highway Wisconsin chartered club looks after cemetery members clip trees cut grass pick up trash make place look presentable getting high marks county administration effort Future plans field call adding safety fencing improving parking area planting some flowers erecting flagpole [0cated near County Fairgrounds club gets lot spectators club hopes add bleachers some day accommodate visitors Winnebago R/C Flyers recently named Club Month Model Airplane News magazinea nice achievement club newsletter Oshkosh Bound full building tips club news sched ule information some excellent cartoons Colonel Bob Thanks Jerry input pleasant letter sent Rhode Island Aeromodelers sent some nice information about its club project Based Bristol Rhode Island club activities chair man Michael Viscosi provided details get national TV exposure Work Easter Seal Society end Rhode Island Aeromodelers held First Annual RIC Flying Circus donated proceeds Society day-long event featured biplanes Pattern planes Helicopters static displays construction exhibits lots open flying sprin kled between Fund-raising efforts included raffle prizes donated Lloyd Randolphs Telemaster pulls banner during Flying Cir cus opening ceremony club local hobby shops Spectators could buy flight time buddy box set-up club trainer aircraft use throughout day Concessions did land office business parking fees added total club decided advance proceeds would go Easter Seals campaign photos can see symbolic presentation check $1001 Plans next year already underway What great way get lo cal support publicity Clouddusters RIC Club Milan Illinois lucky club club formed 1986 three members mid-1991 36 active fliers threethats right threeflying fields Larry Stone good enough send copy club newsletter plus newspaper story story featured color photo good write-up club its activities Club members come throughout Quad Cities area recent site acquisition Rock Island County Fair grounds have free use property unless some other major event scheduled annual Fair stock car race calendar club returns its two other fields long ago some club members took aircraft local school Moline Getting involved schools good PR club has taken advantage relationship County Fairground Manager reflected no-cost privilege have use site Carol Loretz staff writer Argus interviewed several club members came up good article overall tone very positive indicated aeromodelers well ac cepted community As flying sites become harder harder obtain retain cer tam parts country being recognized respected part community becomes more important Yourpublic im age has positive need known local ficials can approve deny request flying privileges no matter new field existing field Once public opin 80 Model Aviation RIA members John Galvin Pete Dreyer Lloyd Randolph Steve Winter Steve Shriner Denise Winter Barbara Palmateer Geoff Beven Mike Viscosi Bill Barnowski kneeling Mike McGrath Matt Walter symbolic check completes picture Check presentation ABC affiliate Channel 12 shown national networkSi OO1 Shown Jack Palmateer Pete Dreyer Walter Cryan Channel 12 News Anchor Mike Viscosi Bill Barnoweki Andrew Dreyer front ion turns against you can kiss field goodbye ways can develop understanding sympathy have expounded pages times clubs unwise get involved about club Have good publicity lately Let know next month Cliff Adkins assists another Peachtree student Delta Dart con struction Mike McGowan head instructor smiles shows off completed Delta Dart AMA Cub photos page should have appeared November 1991 issue Model Aviation photos Fayette Flyers AdoptA-School program mentioned page 141 January 1992 81 AMA SINCE 1936 GRAND OPENING OF THE NATIONAL AEROMODELING FLYING FACILITY MUNCIE INDIANA JUNE 13141992 Watch Model Aviation National Newsletter Further Details Retired Delta Airlines Captain Hank Frese working Amanda Jones Peachtree Elementary School THE 1991 CHARLES HAMPSON GRAN ISCHOLARSHIP FUND Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has awarded 1991 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund five university students academic excellence civic responsibility modeling ac tivities $20000 fund distributed among Mark Cantarella Joel Grasmeyer Raymond Jungmann Andrew Kenedy James Stewart assist education According Bob Underwood Scholarship Committee chairman five selected because exemplify spirit Charles Hampson Grant aeromodeling full-scale aviation pioneer Like Mr Grant young men doers Underwood said have enjoyed great success academics participated ex tracurricular activities displayed true sense civic responsibil ity hope contribution will help become leaders chosen field community Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania received $2000 freshman studies Economics Political Science George Washington University Washington DC An avid RC sport flier Mark participates fun flys also uses Telemaster 66 give flight demonstrations lessons scout community groups past member Simi Valley California Fliers current member Chester County Pennsylvania RC Club As 40 student B Reed Henderson High School West Chester Pennsylvania Mark involved Student Govern ment Association National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society school newspaper debate team also active Catholic Youth Organization Boy Scouts Senior Patrol Leader Joel Grasmeyer freshman Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana studying Aerospace Engineering Grand Rapids Michi gan native received $6000 scholarship fund Joel world-class Free Flight modeler member United States Junior Free Flight Team competed World Championships Yugoslavia also enjoys RC Sailplane CL Stunt CL Combat flying As member Grand Valley Michigan RC Club Western Michigan Free Flight Club has taken part school demonstrations assisted students developed interest modeling An outstanding student Calvin Christian High School Grand ville Michigan Joel listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Soci ety four years track team debate team ski club Other activities included Civil Air Patrol Grand Rapids Astro nomical Association Grand Rapids Audubon Society Raymond jungmann Buckholts Texas awarded $3000 freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Texas A&M University College Station An avid RC modeler Raymonds recent accomplishment scratch-built Roun Tuit member Milam County Texas Aeromodelers regular participant flight demonstrations local contests Raymond graduated valedictorian CH Yoe High School Cameron Texas National Merit Semi-Finalist twoyear member National Honor Society also active member 4-H Future Farmers America FFA During holiday season spreads cheer visiting local nursing homes singing Christmas carols Andrew Kenedy junior Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy New York received $3000 Florence Kentucky native has dou ble major Aeronautical Engineering Biology ranked top student university Andrew enjoys building repairing models recently complet ing construction first Pattern ship also has scratch-built Italian Fibrini T-34 Mentor enjoys instructing beginners participating static displays contests serves secre tary treasurer aeromodeling club college 1989 graduate Boone County High School Florence Ken tucky Andrew has received nearly 60 awards certificates accomplishments academics music athletics has studied played classical guitar 12 years also member hockey teams won several state titles Andrew Kenedys photo will appear next month James Stewart Missou Ia Montana awarded $6000 com mittee freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Iowa State University Ames James has diverse interest model aviation has built flown gas-powered Electric models RC Gliders Helicopters Free Flight models member Big Sky Aeromodelers sists beginners participates various club meets contests First class Sacred Heart High School Missoula Montana James involved variety school activities member National Honor Society four years Academic State Team three years also involved Student Gov ernment Association debate team math science clubs athletic interests included track cross country boxing teams Eagle Scout participated Annual Christmas Food Drive VISION community service class sisted elderly Continued page 83 82 Model Aviation Muncie Back 1960s first envisioned Academy-owned facility considered designing complex building house Headquarters museum flying site dream almost came fruition Springfield Ohio the late 1970s number reasons decided build Headquarters facility Reston Virginia put flying site idea hold As AMA grew assumed larger role national modeling activ ity need site reconsidered So after widely publicizing intentions established Site Acquisition Committee scoured country suitable site did choose Muncie two principal reasons Mun cie physically center population United States fact 60 percent US population lives within 600 miles Muncie means large percentage AMAs membership has relatively easy access events held site Second Muncie did find community firmly committed supporting relocation operation has greatly eased burden packaging properties several different owners securing purchase fair market price obtaining proper zoning easing concerns facilitys neighbors providing financial support etc want national flying site will certainly ease burden hosting Nationals once site has developed its full potential will also allow us make money opera tion rather lose money often case fact Na tionals currently conducted such burden almost hooves us discontinue event unless have tenable site arrangement Muncie will certainly site Nationals 1992 Scale World Championships already scheduled Muncie site will available kinds events expect have waiting list its use Such events expected pay own costs plan host national symposia Already works flyin/symposium noise reduction held spring 92 Aeromodeling research cannot done Reston also ing planned Most important however national aeromodeling center fo cus growth acceptance public activity similar what EAAs Oshkosh facility does want American public view aeromodeling thriving quality activity confi dent center will greatly aid image investment future also intent eventually locate Headquarters functions Muncie using equity Reston ease transfer Once activities place cohesive efficient operation will possible anticipate reducing yearly overall operating costs Beyond Muncie intent invest sites across country resources will allow certainly possible provide site club plan use resources leverage site acquisi tions whenever possible Certainly greater public acceptance large part leverage will help convince local authorities meet needs modelers through use public lands have evidence such acceptance exists intend build success AMAs Marketing Department Reston can supply materi als can also meet local authorities needed help ac quire flying sites also aggressively market aeromodeling media So invest single site rather sites time simply honest opinion can achieve profound long-term benefit funds available doing way re alize somethose immediate desperate need sitemay disagree premise Council certainly sympa thizes feeling convinced long term course have taken will have best long-term benefit AMA Dues Adjustment Council recently made some adjustments membership rates two primary reasons 1 The rates place some categories simply werent paying costs processing membership applications some instances did adequately cover benefits received 2 Because members opt receive Model Aviation de cided stop publishing separate copies AMA News section sent no publication categories actions will give magazine higher quality mix AMA other news restraints finite AMA News section will able produce better magazine save overall publi cation costs never attempt cover up sugar-coat dues crease some categories some irate letter-writers have claimed Council conducts its business according by-laws em power Council set reasonable dues rates well conduct other business Obviously want maintain organization healthy serves its members best ability does hurt accused dastardly underhanded practices few members have claimed have never seen instance tenure AMA Council works hard remun eration Council members modelers just like cer tainly have best interests modelers heart poll membership item business could never accomplish anything Council has same problems legislative bodies have country understanding will people represent same time working common good have look whole picture rather dividual hardships really think membership would vote dues increase course Its like taxes nobody likes taxed necessity government provide ser vices need spite increase dues rates small percentage AMA members money spend membership whale bar gain insurance benefits alone provide liability accident death theft insurance paltry sum club flying field property owner also covered have just received renewal notice FAA $250000 p01 icy covers accident death riding certified air plane no others costs over $200 above beyond cost membership categories received rate increase Senior Cit izens Im Ive received letters accusing us dastardly things Some claim will have give up hobby because dues increase have hard time believing want best bargain can get everything spend money mod elers getting terrific bargain Try getting much insurance such low cost anywhere else dont think should subsidize some membership catego ries would unfair rest membership did crease dues Open category far largest seg ment membershipLi ScholarshipCont pg 82 Additionally Joel Grasmeyer James Stewart awarded $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Scholarship Fund fund sponsored Toledo Weak Signals AMA-chartered club given top candidates Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund Continued page 84 January 1992 83 PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 go again Before column done Ill surely ac cused lawyer-bashing dont know explain situation some people interpreting way Frankly have lot respect legal profession its system luris prudence have little trouble short its system allows abuse have trouble dealing law yers themselves lawyers apply system clients greatest advantage Sometimes may seem unfair its necessarily lawyers fault working Id want loophole explored decide would advantage after thats what am paying subject month new waiver AMA members re quired sign membership application renewal applica tions hardly hit mailboxes hell-raising started number people seem have difficulty understanding what waiver says some have misinterpreted saying insurance coverage has eliminated case read carefully will find waives right sue AMA itself negligence has absolutely nothing insurance coverage ability potentially recover da mages another AMA member under AMA insurance cover age waiver reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aer onautics Incorporated liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused negligence will stop right now read again will see doesnt have anything insurance What says wont hold AMA self responsible accident suffer personal injury property damage alleging AMA negligent An example would buddys RC trainer went out control hit causing severe injuries could still po tentially recover damages under AMA insurance could additionally sue AMA negligence pro tecting accident grounds alleging negligence against AMA could nearly anything failure provide cage protect failure require fail-safe equipment wherein throttle would automatically retard resulting lessening severity grievous injuries client honor al lowing use frequencies known used other services extremes go far have someone able proclaim AMA negligent failure control automobiles parking lot chartered club involved accident fact AMA itself no control situation seems matter little seems matter AMA has deep pockets waiver attempt protect future insurance being jeopar dized cases attempt hold AMA directly liable seek damages AMA itself limited insurance cov erage total assets AMA itself AMA membership organization its members have put lot hard-earned money insurance program AMAs off ic ers elected members doing level best see insurance plan along other assets AMA reality belong its members thats protected allow assets become victim cases whole insurance plan will fall suspect entire hobby/sport model aviation could fall AMA must protect its assets order able continue protect personal assets limit insurance coverage right continue enjoy pas time So far column shouldnt have upset too lawyers audience now.. age-old saying goes some thing like have lawyer have opinion have two have argument Waivers tricky things write openers waivers usually governed laws individual state Therefore need certain language ensure effec tiveness varies state state hand courts seem tend enforce waivers written legalese language indecipherable common man other hand like claim cornerstone enforcement signed waiver whether individual signing understood what signing Its epitome Catch 22 Making matters complicated fact states dont have specific statutes regarding waivers usually rely case law determine validity laymens terms best can understand describe previous court case de cided issue enforceability waiver has set prece dent therefore decision effect becomes law Future pending cases same set facts would ruled same way based law Please bear gets complicated key por tion above portion sentence says same set facts general facts generally changed precedent applicable case must heard its own merits read involving dollars As can well ima gine precedents have set some states appear contradict other have involved fact pattern very slightly different writing waiver important try evaluate set words have found effective enforced previous case ones werent state different some com promise necessary certain words key states waiver worded effective way legal sense comes quite long approaching full page also faced decision whether include club site owner waiver As can see adoption liability waiver compli cated process cannot taken lightly motion made Executive Council adopt waiver purposely did present copy pro posed waiver fact hadnt seen myself rather asked approve waiver developed lawyers warned would quite long approximately full page made no pretense trying hide anything rather expressed concern document presented amateur editing doc ument would result its being made less effective legal sense would have admit would have guilty anyone editing thats purposely hadnt seen document EC passed motion cant remember what margin off running attorneys presented waiver HQ inclusion 1992 renewal package HQ staff concerned sheer size document would create situation people might renew HQ initiated rewrite What evolved two waiv ers first single sentence waiver printed renewal application second longer sanctioned events attorneys have agreed it attitude re write could dilute effectiveness waiver somewhat acceptable think HQ wrong change waiver statement can understand concern could have nega tive effect renewals Its classic case deciding what im portant selling product case memberships protect ing yourself future lawsuits Only time will tell predict subject will re-visited lot future few may have recently received Alert Regarding Insur ance Coverage letter AMA member attorney letter based upon misunderstanding language intent waiver see above reference two attorneys after con versation yours truly has acknowledged misunderstand ing letter stated Based representations intent waiver part Statement have come realize interpretation put Alert incorrect sometimes may seem AMAs EC stumbling around dark can assure working hard best interests mind few decisions clear cut easy may appear someone hasnt heard sides argumentIZ Scholarship Cont pg 83 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund established 1987 memory Grants achievements full-scale model avi ation Scholarship applicants must high school graduates cur rently enrolled university program also required have involved some type modeling activity within past three years Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee approved AMAs Executive Council Further information concerning AMAs scholarship programs can obtained contacting AMA Headquarters Scholarship Applica tions 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750EZ 84 Model Aviation exciting events have keeping office busy month An operational plan budget have developed AMA-hosted Scale World Championships next August Various de tails concerning cost entry housing transportation site formation presented FAI Paris November Meanwhile 1992 AMA operational budget prepared office delivered Finance Committee September Assembling annual budget AMA no easy matter hours spent department heads reviewing year-to-date ex penses projected 1991 expenses comparing cost projec tions conditions following year Service maintenance contracts insurance policies utilities taxes supply costs airfare increases among wide variety expenses taken account budget prepared reviewed several times detail submitted Finance Committee later meets HQ review entire process Finance Committee meeting Sat urday October 12 successful twelve-hour affair now re vised copy 1992 AMA budget will presented AMA Ex ecutive Council November 9 final approval lot time has spent Scale World Champion ships HQ has made considerable efforts continue reviews operations improvements procedures Meanwhile time has devoted reviewing overseeing development AMAs property Indiana addition monthly review construction companys work date constant flow grant applications easements secure permits obtain schedule maintain During past month planning meeting held 1992 National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Next paid visit Reno-style Air Races California way very successful Congratulations CD John Elliott Following event just 140 miles away served jury member F2D team trials Vacavilleanother successful event Congratulations CD John Salvin Another project has required attention last 30 days preparation agenda November Executive Council meeting information architect John Hunton have reviewed finalized input development Muncie site endeavoring price schedule improve ments asked Special Interest Groups AMA members around country above addition full-time job managing supervising AMA HQ operations briefly mentioned Nationals planning meeting 1992 Na tional Model Airplane Championships will held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts June 20-29 Westover AFB able accommodate events means will return com bined Nationals format sincere thanks Special Inter est Group representatives AMA members attended meeting worked hard select various flying site locations determine optimum flight schedule events will third Nationals held Westover other two among largest Nationals ever held 1992 Nationals ex pected larger AMA members happy re turn Westover recall 83 85 Nationals excellent championship events writing 1992 renewal process well under way re newals mailed last week September end first full week October over 24000 renewals re ceived HQ Fifteen percent renewals took advantage Renew-for-2 option between 1000 6000 applications ar rived day renewals being handled HQ use outside service lockbox expect work some overtime order keep up renewals avoid delayed ser vice members good news year AMA members seem inclined remember sign renewal application Last year several thou sand dollars spent postage return applications sig natures less positive news apparently some con fusion over three minor items first involves confusion between Eye-Denta card Vision Wear card Vision Wear card gives AMA members discount purchasing eyeglasses mailed AMA members license card Eye-Denta card thick plastic AMA membership card can used fre quency clip Vision Care card free Eye-Denta card costs $10 Another irritant new Youth Membership rate $14 cludes subscription ModelAviation magazine letters have indicated members dont have problem paying $14 Juniors simply want second copy Model Avia tion Upon hearing second subscription may sent school library members choice problem disappears cases may premature suspect Executive Council re view will take place shortly possibility Family membership family being same name same address will offered renewal small problem end can help some cases AMA member signs signature portion renewal form mails alone cases have no name no address no AMA number no check no credit card number trace piece paper signature scrawl have no way knowing renewal whether payment has received whether its free renewals being set aside Seen above road being built through Muncie site begin ning northwest part site winding through exit midpoint eastern border large cleared portion center first flying site parking lots feel cases have heard AMA three weeks please call write membership department case make sure fill name ad dress renewal form end September made visit Muncie Indiana check construction progress quality work ironwork place building process being closed Additionally roadway final grade being prepared surfacing able first time drive road constructing stand first AMA flying site took breath away realize fully no way photographs videos writing may column could make anyone else fully appre ciate size scope project AMA must everything within its ability get members site can appreciate firsthand has previously mentioned magazine National Newsletter videos will Grand Opening cel ebration site next year mention black-tie Dedication Dinner Saturday night Grand Opening weekend However after experiencing site having op portunity visualize its scope own thinking has changed fully intend go next meeting AMA Executive Coun cil ask format Saturday night dinner changed buying tickets securing guest speakers etc open informal celebration free members sincerely believe Continued page 88 January 1992 85 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Overhead shot showing iron work up new Muncie Museum building ConnecOcut Maine Massaduselts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vmoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1826 Duxbury MA 02331 hI 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33Ash StTownsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 MC McGoffin 8 Robinson St Hoohon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 Hiyh St Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator GeonQe Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Championship Unlimited RC Races months column will pri marily devoted because first its type held Madera California airport October 3-6 1991 pilot air craft licensed qualify order race done Thursday Friday actual races held Saturday Sunday aircraft competing $25000 cash prizes modeled after aircraft qualified race unlimited ra ces Reno maximum weight 55 pounds fueled ready take-off no restrictions engines different types used Wingspan least 100 scale out lines maintained three classes Gold Silver Bronze Qualifying times used determine class aircraft would fly course went around three pylons measured Times varied about 75 mph 135 mph attrition rate air craft quite high must remembered much equip ment technology event being used first time landing gear seemed give fliers considerable trouble event sponsored Cliff Adams Tom Easterday very professionally done Tom Cliff people assisted deserve considerable credit creating very successful event able stick around Sundays activities dont have final resultsD Left right Tern Parola Loraine Hartranft Kelly Hartranft three staff handled administrative duties competitor re ceived plaque Loraine holding Reno racer Dreadnought type aircraft model rac ers patterned after However models P 51s various versions A-26 Douglas Invader owned Bill Hempel seemed have con siderable trouble left engine airplane still flew very well engine pilot flew airplane Gold Class 86 Model Aviation model Dreadnought being preparuu nor quatinying nis before shot after shot model Dreadnought i-n- iger ust owned David Bridi aircraft transported forced pick favorite airplane event would probably beautiful seemed verywell prepared Unfortunately another before picture Bonnie Wilber Barb Krafft admiring trophies Trophies along cash awarded First Second Third class Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Ditnbar WV 25064 Nelsen Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathswsy 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Macmu OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendate Ave Maple OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweil Cl Bensatem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency coordinator John Coole 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Foil PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Todays youthHow interest model aviation ques tion has reviewed numerous times local district na tional modeling groups District Ill attempting provide some stimulus problem As mentioned last months column Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters scheduled provide model-based seminar Pennsylvanias technology teachers ef fort will provide information suggestions using model aero nautics classroom early October District Vice President attended aero space seminar Penn State University program sponsored Johns Hopkins University directed toward recruiting gifted stu dents college aerospace programs students exhibited unbe lievable interest expertise aerospace programs Penn State students displayed some college activities cluded program called Ecsel challenge class de sign build full-scale soaring aircraft doing model aircraft will extensively used design evaluation Several innovative ideas will evolve thiswatch updates club can become involved education special program di rected toward science technology industrial arts would receive positive recognition almost school administrators Several districts clubs already provide programscan help Several months ago computerized bulletin board Mi ami RC Club mentioned board appears very worth contains some great graphics can now reached new telephone number 513 426-4050 Use BBS free hours Monday through Thursday 600 pm micni1t 600 pm Friday through Sunday midnight July 21 date Johnstown RC Clubs Invitational FunFly Picnic tenth consecutive year club has graciously invited areas RC clubs fun-filled day flying food fun Special guest AVP Jay Mealy Clearfield ad dition offering unlimited use beautiful flying site Johnstown club provided food drinks attending Allegheny RC Specialties provided prizes folqwing pictures expose event above information supplied Jim Duncan Indiana Flyers Club gesture thanks hospitality Johnstown Great idea Jim Mall shows very positive winter activity Keystone Radio Control Society Hummelstown Pennsylvania utilizes Colonial Park Mall Harrisburg its event effort shown Henry Spanglers Frank Sheesleys pictures Tamecats built Bill Morris Jim Nowak Jim Enterline Frank Sheesley August 10 1991 Central Penn Hobbies Starhawk Mfg spon sored fun fly West Shore Flying Clubs field Harrisburg little twist contest Central Penn Hobbies held beauty contest Starhawk poster girl winner moved Atlantic City try Eastern Miss Starhawk title Below Dave Bush stands center beauties left right Nancy Samento Missy Goodling Dave Bush Summer Smith Stacy Price Besides beauty contest great fun-fly contest evolved Bob Rachauss picture shows some contest activity May Santa bring things fly January 1992 87 Keystone Tamecats Honest Jim Nowaks Gee Bee Central Penns beauty contest Johnstown boys Hangar talk Fun-fly activity Happy holidays Flying sites Academy continues grow growth comes need flying sites clubs addressing need achieving great results question have answer obtain field Just what will club piece land goal hack grass strip out land cut little bit grass task quite simple truly wish make flying site have bit consider before completing site much can much will cost club District IV has some answers may benefit East Duplin Model Aviators located area Beulaville North Carolina has what just may ways best facility District facility has cost club members very little ex cept lot hard work club members abilities have used generate lot community support wasnt case having piece public property provided model aircraft use has great influence club goes thing have county both provide landfill make improvements quite another thing own Various fund-raising efforts donations businesses have made possible make improvements otherwise fairly commonplace flying site club has running water electricity field has enabled have clubhouse meetings other activities clubhouse insulated air conditioned well furnished includes two full rest rooms well-equipped lunch counter food preparation area field has grass runway ample pit area impound shelter chain link fence runs full length flight line includes something unique model aircraft field club sold advertising plates mounted along fence part campaign build site plates sold one-time charge type campaign made possible build outstand ing field Visitors area ought contact Bryson Houston di rections pay club visit will see can improve own facility Bryson can reached PO Box 324 Beulavlle NC 28518 Its well worth taking look option forming associations clubs especially met ropolitan areas becoming very important asset looking flying sites being done Northern Virginia Maryland North Carolina excellent statewide organization time has recent talk re-forming Virginia mak ings such group too faded away thrust two earlier groups coordinate activities especially contests ra tionale having such groups now obtain flying sites local group such Northern Virginia Association Model Aviation Clubs excellent body have dealing county city officials group can have advisors differ ent categories interest spokesperson responsible neg otiations follow manner get best planning avoid dissension dealing political body awful lot good land out could using problem convincing authorities best user land exactly large association can vital importance Any time can bring large numbers together have much better opportunity success Make sure plans complete make presentation options covered certain everyone understands cost labor coming projects developed Cooperation works both directions present state economy could some benefit clubs should take look local situation see just what status park land other public property time Some land may use because cuts personnel services have prevented adequate maintenance club may able ex change maintenance contract usage rights Check out club successful its efforts obtain flying site should document procedure Send AMA Headquar ters help build up file methodology point may come could added updated Flying Site Handbook data could put together manner would greatly simplify work clubs future Flying sites undoubtedly critical area concern model aviation Clubs need contact Marketing/PR group Geoff Styles Headquarters ques tions come up topic An abundance material personal assistance available Geoff has working rapport federal state organizations FAA UAV meeting about UAVs will held Washington Several years ago topic came up some discussion about line would drawn between model aircraft UAVs Nothing came time appeared some models would overlap realm UAVs come under FAA control would very desirable us Geoff Styles has invited attend upcoming meeting Several committees will established look overall picture will go unknown Geoff has excellent relationship FAA interests coincide FAA both have vested interest avi ation flight safety Much UAV program today owes lot its model aviation heritage Aircraft design engine development ra dio control systems flying techniques have roots model aviation could use term miniature however accurate today have aircraft comparable size weight UAVs Anyway watch information subject Geoff Academy Sound Cont pg 79 never comes cost manufacturers large gas en gines dont provide adequate mufflers engine offer aftermarket items manufacturer person can read ily design test market efficient muffler engine should demand done aftermarket also somewhat lacking interim will need purchase units pro vide good exhaust sound-level suppression alternative make own custom unit advan tage can customize particular installation need large propellers better fit requirements ef ficiency low sound levels will become apparent bet ter mufflers provided still looking information classes mufflers both manufactured home-brew will proposals next Executive Council meeting offer some incentive advances technology Drop us note have some thoughts get ting quiet Executive Director cont pg 85 should everything power get people site firsthand think time quit talking start doing site will wonders AMA model building flying country will demonstrate hobby viable sport recreational activity As springboard other regional sites model cities counties states Muncie site will significant figure growth aeromodeling Yes still nay-sayers detractors Some people odds either selection site develop ment property same ones back 1982 said AMA should continue rent property downtown Washington DC should waste money buying property Reston Vir ginia Time has proven Virginia purchase stroke genius facility Virginia has leveraged occasion provide AMA membership liability insurance beginning see recurrence 1982 crisis mentality itself American phenomenon mentality usually volves self-proclaimed advocacy group probably wellmeaning perhaps obsessed perceived problem licen ses itself perform study presents problem other members and/or club newsletters Print journalists informed new crisis letters editor begin appear other maga zines point advocacy proclaim grass roots movement demands changes problem crisis-mongering places priorities exaggerated problems important ones sparks ques Continued page 90 88 Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Norlh Carolina / Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT rd Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidenis Robert E Bahera 117 Dtis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 OtO-035e Bob Champine 205 riptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rich Christoph 1348 Comberiand Dr Harrisorborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doo Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 10809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27020 Freseecv Ceeritinater Paul Yacobecci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5086 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puarto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszenacz 3626 Raschwocd Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola R 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St Giboonoille FL 33534 Guotavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Guapsabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard jaclrson 2118 Thorolee Dr. N Charleston 50 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brock Girde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Teny Rirnerl 367 Orange Ave Baidrels FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Freqoency Coordinator Bornio Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Emergency I elected represent terests District V members Recently Council motion passed requiring Jun iors family pay $14 instead $7 thus receive Model Aviation magazine though another identical issue al ready being sent Open member same family Thus two issues will show up same house month necessary example Terry Martin Birmingham tells doesnt need two mags month Hes sending eight-year-old sons dues old $7 rate avoid losing good future members infuriating present Open members am agenda next Council meeting attempt change inequity An important new AMA Associate VP has assigned Mobile area help serve south Alabama Eugene Mathis Daphne Alabama member BARCS club has agreed help out Eugene P 40 fighter pilot WW II also flew B-29s retired Colonel flying B-47s has RC since 1957 last weekend Ive driven first Mont gomery Alabama Atlanta cover fun-flys report week end before drove Fort McCIellen visit Control Line Stunt contest Sunday two fun-flys Huntsville other Tullahoma Tennessee day before week before went two contests South Carolina Radio Control Pylon Race Quickie 500 Greenville South Carolina Quarter-Scale Giant affair Thats seven contests three weeks Dont ask maybe Im like friend Reggie Key awa just like really big prob lem need four pages mag month show whats going Pictured above happy familyoriented group involved Control Line Stunt snapped Fort McClellen Ala bama little girl middle Brandi Garrison standing next mother Tammy Husband David holding Cody Garrison Dondi front holding legendary Nobler model attended Lee Websters Tullahoma Ten nessee Free Flight affair August 24 Lees affair gets bigger year people show up fly Everybody runs contest fun-fly knows has headquarters somewhere field rec ords kept heavy deci sions no appeal earth made Lee Websters heart beat headquarters keeps contest go ing like supposed go Pictured above Mattie Schulz Molly Webster running everything sight So much whos first/in charge/running things meet couple weeks ago ran very good friend seen 15 years Mr Gail Jacobson Atlanta Last time saw Gail awarding Atlanta RC Club AMA Award Excellence currently highest award AMA has chartered club couple weeks after Free Flight contest Lee Webster held another RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly also Tullahoma dif ferent site dignified woman left Miss Lucy Ann LeMaster Sheffield Al abama has crowded Mr John Bar tlebaugh Gallatin Tennessee Both Lee Websters first annual Giant Fun Fly Tullahoma Tennessee Al Newton Man chester invited Everybody good time August 311 drove Panama City Flor ida get report Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Labor Day Jumbo Fly-In Meet Carolyn Manning Don Moody Hollywood Florida Greenville South Carolina Quickee 500 Py- very very successful tly-in Everybody Ion RC Race Don has Rossi 40 little fun fun family relaxing beairplane told will go 150 mph hind biplane Meet Jodie Jay 13 calls plane Moody Special John Juchniewicz Lynn Haven Florida January 1992 89 ts mass Iauncn ott UoIIIwocKs Lee weosters annual i-ree -tigno contest ugus Tullahoma Tennessee Everybody lets go same time last down wins Lee has actively involved sponsoring/CDing FF contest exactly 30 years stant snap chucking same time following important modelers participating including limited Tom Hepler George Perryman John Blair Wayne Brock Dick Hall Mike Hines Randall Hopkins Carl Loehle Dr George Shacklett Marc Smith OC Stew art Bob Thoren dont see George Batiuk anywhere better include Georges name safe dont want George mad Whenever speak Radio Control ban quet always tell RC enthusiasts theres nothing Free Flight just wind em up let em go won cares Look good time everybody having During Labor Day weekend able attend QSPRAs Rac ing event Ashland Kentucky found kind racing very en joyable airplanes slower through pylons allowing us keep up excitement generated As learned fellas drawback cost Unfortunately model/engine combinations actually cost fly mula 1 Racers Its four-cycle 120 sitting up front Some guys looking using 90 two-cycle engines help decrease some cost Some dont like idea looks like good idea help generate interest needed keep event alive Im sure will figure something out too much fun just dwin dle nothing After left Ashland dropped Morehead Kentucky some Sunday sport flying found several modelers enjoying pleasant afternoon talked lot about models full-size air craft Before visit over volunteered take young lady up ride Cheetah first ride small airplane think real treat Shortly after head home having another great day some really nice people next weekend found Crawfordsville Indiana citys Airport Appreciation Day Sugar Creek guys models display treated visitors some fine flying didnt bring model Cheetah display ramp Amazingly Grumman day Thanks old Charlie did get some flying Granted didnt fly very long sure rusty skills too obvious Besides wanted see Charlie get some flight time Crawfordsville asked see new site re quest quickly accepted given nickel tour place typical site would find rural area plenty room two neatly mowed runways lot corn Need less say club very proud site should Oh yeah owners pretty darned good too understand no rent cant get much better Weekend three spent doing some activities around home locals Lew McFarland has opened new hobby shop airport keep Cheetah spent some time event Saturday Sunday hosted model full-size fly-in kick things off also spent little time fun-fly put Brax ton Flyers few miles up road planned trip Muncie picnic son find model lost cornfield found model lost fine meal Weekend four time make up trip Champaign Illi nois missed earlier year Champaign County RC Club sponsoring Giant Scale fly-in thought would good time get up Boy am glad did event hopping got sky already full models guys came fly spent fine day watching some really good flying Unfortunately leave before pig roast heard quite good Ive trying lose some weight guess its better did leave Hey ever get chance fly fellas fine hosts hope fly-in will first go trips Im often asked what think flying site Needless say club generally proud show off site should Well found best sites Ive seen long time Champaign club operating off old reclaimed landfill about 90 acres area 20 acres main tain Its city-owned far enough out town prevent sound problems lease has token fee dollar per year have lots closely mowed grass two hard-surface runways large pavil ion plenty picnic tables block building has tele phone refrigerator operations large block building used store two tractors plenty room fly over bothering anybody What setup Are proud site bet Thats travel month fact think will slowing down rest year give Cheetah rest need some catch-up modeling get some planes ready next year Mark want good fleet next year Right now old birds getting pretty shabby district has new officer Luther Akemon has taken licopter Contest Board position mentioned few months back Al though relatively new Helicopter competition does fly Helicopters willing learn about administrative side competition has allowed competitors thing out having endure chore voting rules Its best leave some other guy Right Well maybe Luther will give impartial vote always looking matters Welcome aboard Luther Gosh Ive run out words means its photo time couple photos ships showed up mall show hosted Sugar Creek RC Club Crawfordsville Indiana Thanks Richard Shuler sharing us District VP next sign new home Ev ansville RCMAC Evansville Indiana new site now use Executive DirectorCont pg 88 tioning organizations credibility demeans Aca demy managed social fictions social facts hear new crisis modeling public should ask lawyers question Cui bono gains Are advocates knowl edgeable position spotlight effect place Cui Bono Chinese word crisis composed two picture-characters meaning danger other meaning opportunity time discuss concept real property its effect aeromodeling Next month will attempt clarify what owner ship property Reston Indiana means average flierEI 90 Model Aviation Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI VicePresident P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 18061 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettet 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Fienisuant MO 63034 Dub & Scott Justice 156 South Fruezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 16061 21h St Bedford IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jefferson KansasCity MO 64114 BiltZimmer Boo72Varna1L61375 Fr q aency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginuville MO 64037 Heme 19161594-2481 Werk 18161594-7121 Fax 18161594-776 Enough now Its difficult believe four weeks have zoomed its time column again Must because have playing catch up everywhere now health nearing normal now maybe better normal winter also zooming looks like will early too have very little planned build ing bench except Old-lime CL Stunt ship Blue Pants UKdesign flew UK Nationals late 1950s am going fly Stunt Chicopee Nationals try enjoy have received several letters read few newsletters prob lems clubs have members refuse follow field rules include instances repeated flying drinking beer flying over areas designated taboo ignoring frequency control several other actions will have caused loss clubs flying fields have always said recreation very sel dom meet modeler turkey sure take prize So what can AMA clubs heck lot jerking guys AMA membership might aggravate problem ejec tee drives along nearby road transmitter takes some similar destructive action hammer have yet would take look carefully explaining member prob lems associated losing field maybe research possi bility legal action Ho-hum Anyone out some addi tional suggestions District Seven patches now available AMA HQ will looking reasonable source decals follow next year can proud being first district individual patch can follow matching decal Nope will get t shirt cap business have calls letters concerning increase Junior Senior Senior Citizen membership rates mostly con cerning problem extra copies Model Aviation house Well can take advantage surplus magazine problem donating local school institution choice Sim ply send note AMA HQ Membership Department state want 1992 subscription magazine sent ______ name Membership Department will take care will recognized recipient informed transaction will helping promote hobby locality Art Slagle looking site Michigan hold NSS Cham pionships have suggested contact clubs mailing have site available send note can pass Art years contest trail has ended except few winter events Indoor ones rolling along Jim Tesen Indian City Presi dent planning hold Pattern seminar Novice Sports man classes going hold low-key event February 2 Taylor Michigan helping him information call 313 479-4328 will sending mailing local clubs well visited Muncie site few weeks ago its well its way Boy road onto General Purpose flying site over mile long its within site roof being screwed onto 25000 sq ft Museum building extremely exciting see air amount dirt being scraped moved see still acreage waiting reworked near future will heck fine modeling site can show whole USA world important modeling necessary rec reational educational activity letter AMA HQ followed up members idea forming associations increase local power clubs Strange thing immediately wondered AMA HQ has have no less seven associations district AMRCC being vogue over 25 years So seems logical HQ should have tap listing associations districts further help modelers Im going push get Reston few weeks District Roundup Detroit RCC has neat section its Motor City Ex haust Bob Kuczynski relates history club lly have Denny Sunbeam newsletter Sudbusters Uh garbage production Tigers Tail Bald Eagles View Fennville Flying Tigers Nuff said tric fliers can contact Ken Myers 1911 Brashaw Ct Walled Lake Ml 48390 Laird puts out Ann Arbor Falcons newsletter unique tonguein-cheek commentary events r Valley Flyers have installed sprinkler system field Wayne Hilgart Tom OBrien Wayne Dempze Don Danczyk committeeing has way control help spectators eventsNorm Sorensen spec tator director Michael has generated list FCC licensed sta tions Minnesota published MAAC newsletter other reason have association area e new publication Astrowingology Dan Gilbert Wisconsin Astrowings includes detailed instruction sheet mower Moines Modelaires sent group Woodward State Hospital PR went over first class Ladybird pilot now fly ing Frankenmuth field Congrats Amy Heine E January 1992 91 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bawdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valiey MN 55427 PrAussrance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr. Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 Shorewood Bivd Milwaukee Wi 53211 Jesa Lasik 305 Pstti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr. Waterloo 1A50701 Ron Sears132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mt48054 Freqoency Coordinators IWast Bat Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L East Bert Kelly PD Bax39001Redford Ml 48239 Les Girls Midwest Q500 Karen Veager left now Ex pert Class Kathy Waters middle CD Bob Hisey paI haInr CD Cathy Waters Rex Knepper took First Place Mid nnn Timers lap counters Midwest 0500 Excellent worker turn out Dustin Buescher MARCS Wisconsin Scale Rally Akannas Loensana Nsa Mexico Oetahuma Texas Dick Rotaky immaculate F-86F model model has func tional wheel brakes speed air brakes Dick duplicated closely possible full-scale speed brake system F-Se Including hinge lines angles location geometry actu ator cylinder Works very well model weighs 145 lb pow ered KBV 82 Newark Texas Ninth Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Dawn Buckley Contest Director Mid-Cities RC Club hosted over 80 pilots almost 100 ducted fan models Copeland Field site near Newark Texas fan-fly event still has no rival Some very innovative ideas construction tech niques used models really enjoy seeing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models comparing notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Left Ralph Blase Loxahatchee Florida beautiful Cobra paint job model fantastic have see color appreciate work went paint scheme model powered OS 91 engine Right George Miller Custom RC Air craft new YF-22 Air Force ATF wingspan 52 length model 76 fan unit Byron Rossi 90 enaine Dower Dawn Buckley Contest Director Ninth Annual Greater South west Fan-Fly Yellow Aircraft A-4 Beautiful model Left Bill Rutherford Jimmy Miller A4 powered OPS 82 flight box model sitting work art Bill will build custom flight boxes individuals want something can stand abuse looks good boxes extremely light size cradle legs fold up easy transportation boxes strong can sit Bill will custom paint box suit fancy fact difficult tell whether boxes made metal wood Beautiful workmanship information contact Bill PO Box 160831 Austin TX 7871 60831 tel 328 328-0157 Right Harry Wood Long Beach Califor nia 09-powered MiG 15 model has Kress fan unit pro pulsion Model flew very well Mark Frankel Ardmore Pennsylvania 1A-scaie Skyray model weighs 18 lb uses OS 91 propulsion package Mark really strives make model serious competition machine David Hudson F-i 17A Stealth Jet model Two Pico 80 en gines power Byrojet fans 92 Model Aviation V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District Viii Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chsck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glens Gresees 10224 Keslee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Run Stanlieltt 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Deha St Pasadesa TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Deputy CoordInator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgelon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coorstlnaturs INorthl Joe DuMond 1830 Che Chase Carroliton TX 75006 ISouth tim Ahrunx 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Some scale workmanship went uIcKs I--sw- cocptt strumentation lettering fuselage Don Yockey Fort Worth Texas JHH F9F-4 Panther Pow ered 0S 91 engine driving Dynamax fan unit District doings n will get some pictures report about club ac tivities seems stand out Such following report Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Associated Modelers Colorado put its best foot forward past August hosting air show over 20 teen adult handi-campers counselors Colorado Easter Seal Rocky Mountain Village event held August 10 1991 over 40 Arvada members turning out make spectacular exciting day trip campers counselors enthusiasm effort put forth everyone involved exemplifies spirit Arvada club modeling community program included 90minute air show lunch actual stick time visitors Kadet Seniors trainer systems over no needed pat back know job well done some very worthy people Months planning preceded event people exerted effort above beyond call duty during field clean up week prior special effort put some folks now affectionately referred aquatic weed-whackers During pouring rain relentlessly continued work order dress up Sullivan Field Endless planning meetings practice sessions culminated produce first-class event effort universal support membership families local hobby stores filled gaps weather perfect visitors arrived following brief check-in things got underway campers counselors onlookers treated spectacular air show model planes Helicopters program included barnstorming biplanes Quickie Racers Scale replicas such quarter-scale Fokker tri plane Helicopters Pattern ships Giant-Scale smokers spec tators thrilled simulated dog fights low inverted passes mini-paratroopers awesome aerobatics crowd spoofed time camp counselors participated impromptu flying lesson Transmitter hand counselor received verbal flying instructions ex perienced Arvada pilot secretly maintained control Things appeared nearly hopeless point plane went wild spin erratic flying cured paper sack placed over pseudo-pilots head Much surprise everyone gag ended real pilot joined counselor flight line return plane safe sound During air show program Arvada members also busy giv ing one-on-one instruction campers preparation actual flight Special care courtesy used phys ical ability varied individual Others stood answered questions show progressed finale show cut bit short both Giant-Scale smokers met up unexpected difficulties Byron Christen Eagle went dead stick shortly after takeoff landed safely Midwest Gi ant Sweet n Low managed few blazing fly-bys smoke before very low roll ended rather severe unintentional land ing No disappointed though show rousing success complimentary lunch served up under tents awnings offering welcome break sun Hot dogs beans chips variety soft drinks menu turned out per fect day picnic Sullivan Field Campers counselors pilots helpers amply fed courtesy AAM local restaura teur last count included over 60 people Following lunch several Kadet Seniors rigged trainer systems flight instruction program pilot plus instructor assigned system everyone would get chance fly Campers counselors alike got about five minutes stick time judging excitement thrill eyes well worth effort As person came away flight line received set wings certificate honorary RC pilot rubber band model event recorded cameras awards ceremony copies delivered campers couple days later campers left field vowing return again next year campers counselors heard say best day trip ever exciting rewarding day Arvada Modelers well Planning executing program magnitude worthwhile group close home espe cially fulfilling quiet show gratitude among participants thanks anyone needed feeling pits sto machs done good goes saying AAM will try again 1992 years experience will help make next show bigger bet ter folks Easter Seals would happy effort somehow seems right give 110 percent peo ple deserve hearty thanks contribution years air show So fact would very difficult recognize everyone did get involved aspect equally important greatly appreciated Thank superb job Chairman Air Show Committee Joe Pirozzoli Way go Arvada Associated Modelers excellence Truly club January 1992 93 Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Cirde Arvada CO 80005 FAx 3031 420-1670 CornpuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vtce Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 TomBoyd701 N58thStLincotnNE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendait St. Denver CO 80235 Russ Muter 980 N 3rd Cardson ND 58421 Don Modes 4lOHafl Satins KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Left Camper Mark Deachamp flight team Bill Hunter pilot Bob/Terry Steinborn Right Jim HighfiIl pilots Pat Vachon lends help sticks Left Gary Thompson Monty Haskell help out very special little girl Lisa Kuhn Right Head counselor Andi Reed gets turn Bill Hunter Terry Steinborn Left Lunch Ia Joe Vellas cuisine Right Camper Jason Rossi gets winas Arvadas finest Its happened again sports fansmuch too much fun Since last talked have visited First Annual Reno Hobby Trade Show full-sized Hot Air Balloon Races full-scale Reno race model version Reno race Madera Los Angeles joint club meeting Visalia Fall Soaring Festival finally Finance Committee meeting Reston Theres no way can cover sitting lets have AVP Fritz Harrold report race birds Ill give shot Reno well catch up some neat happenings squeeze can saving Soaring festival next time So further ado herrres Fritz Regg just returned three days First Annual RC Unlimited Air Races hearty congratulations Cliff Adams Tom Easterday putting first-class event Radio Control modelers knew immediately going great event saw souvenir quality 40-page color program weekends events AMA well represented Dis trict Ten VP Regg Executive Vice President Dave Brown District VP Don Krafft Carl Maroney Vince Mankowski Headquarters Great interest AMA shown evidenced ques tions discussions booth given great spot booth orga nizers Racingfantastic Reno year have say Madera exciting Watching pilots race planes time money invested truly awesome some very inno vative cutting-edge-design planes Next year hope see some Pond Racers enteredonly present year flying form number plane crashes Thurs day through Saturday horrific have never seen go Radio failure did seem culprit Mishaps land ing weak landing gear also big Rac ing close dramatic Sunday true movie-type ending Gold race Sunday hat off Rac ers Race organizers District Ten proud Perhaps next year can have event new district flying site Good job Fritz thanks Racers ganizers super event Whatever First Annual Reno Trade Show lacked attendance made up spirit fun facility great location excellent host club ter rific Reno the-biggest-little-town-in-theworld wonderful exciting self fortunate enough catch full-scale Hot Air Balloon Races wee hours Saturday Sunday mornings Five balloons sent up formation prior suns rising balloonists able shoot yellow flame bal loons making light up like jewels sky Theres no way explain feel ing comes over body stand ing middle 150 balloons shapes sizes inflating rising off ground right front face hats off Reno guys Reno Guys would personally like see trade show become premiere event District Ten hobby show nestled tween balloon race culminating full-scale one-and-only Reno Air Race ya havent seen dont know what re missing have just finished mind-shrinking ses sion Finance Committee As come away have very good feeling Dis trict Ten verge owning AMAs first regional flight site connection acting jury member Control Line Combat team selection meet Vacaville Executive VicePresident Dave Brown Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski Special Services Director Carl Maroney visited 240-acre site near Visalia California RC Racing Contest Board guy Gary Hover putting together group clubs area purpose building maintaining first regional flight site AMA site located approximately seven miles north Visalia Road 80 just mile off State Highway 99 closest neighbor dairy farm about mile away area zoned ag riculture currently near maxi mum density site itself partially 100-year floodplain would seriously inhibit future growth area along already maximized zoning density use permit would prevent intrusion noise-sensitive neighbors would sure trouble-free site long time Am excited bet along excitement comes great deal concern site can certainly will serve great assembly place Central California-based fliers competitors will continue serve great place District Ten visit weekend flying re treat will take place day-to day week-to-week flying needs dis trict club officer contact person should have received request club input regard sectioning district future flight sites Please take time express ideas District Ten leaders can continue plan implement favorite pastime flight sites Pictured below photo what has put together far Vi salia Site will notice layout various disciplines sport also possibility overnight accommodations RVs current plans have land purchase included AMA 1992 budget Council meeting No vember subject approval development implementation plan fi nal Council approval would come Jan uary meeting actual purchase devel opment implementation 1 layout what could become first regional site Congratulations F3E Team recently picked meet hosted HSS Club finishers follows First Jerry Bridgeman second Steve Neu third Jason Perrin fourth Bob Sliff fifth Brian Chan sixth Rick Schrameck fin ishers believe top three will compete Bob Sliff nominee team manager once again Good luck guys Gold September 25 found joint meeting Los Angeles area clubs led believe reveal activities around District Ten expense-fund freezing report appearing R/C Modeler Maga zine made believe going informal debate between myself po tential opponent Unfortunately poten tial opponent did withstand trials nominating committee ended up discussing freeze answering ques tions about national flight site Mun cie preceded ripsnorting slide projector report Muncie delivered Dave Peltz meeting well attended over 100 modelers treated presence Exec utive Director Vince Mankowski Barbra Re naud Airtronics much delight world F3B champion Joe Wurtz freezing expenses fiscal mis understanding between myself Head quarters now resolved episode worth space needed write about have questions give call project Muncie steaming ahead believe will mecca model aerodromes proceeding break neck pace feel times perhaps slightly slower pace emphasis regional flying fields would appropriate Time will tell enough just few weeks Friday 11th found winging across friendly sky toward Finance Committee meeting Reston budget calls surplus revenue over expenses capital purchases proposed new year could leave cash shortfall tough months September-October significant problem AMAs assets owned free clear small short-term loan will ad equate get through period time mid-point election process time read issue election will have decided Let just say thank showing inter est AMA voting thank you showing confi dence Its pleasure serving sincerely hope can continue Edge 94 Model Aviation x Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 As have seen new declaration asked sign What trying to protect Academy self lawsuits member law yer read item sat right down fired off letter claimed members no insurance Well wrong ba sic coverage covers suits brought against remains What being removed assets Academy itself Since some lawyers will sue anything within miles event re gardless liability deemed neces sary remove much possible very choice target lawsuits Thinking about number lawyers country proclivities some thought occurred same way re fer herd sheep school fish suppose its glut lawyers Don Anderson asked pass plans swap meet December 7 1000 am 700 pm Marshall Cen ter Rudy Leupke Hall Vancouver Wash ington address 1009 E Mcloughlin Blvd Get rid surplus just time Christmas Fern Prairie Modelers An nual Family Picnic Fun-Fly Septem ber 29 Great food fine weather lot nice folk made super day multi-level fun-fly noon Earl Aune flew new Mustang Jerry Holcomb dem onstrated erector set Helicopter followed Denny Wall guiding high-flying parachutist perfect landing flying camaraderie followed Noted Big Sky Thunderbirds flying off two water sites Also see Duane Feistet went way Arlington NW F-i regionals took eighth place new club started up Snohomish area called SNOR/C Seems dedicated some all-out competition types note SNOR/C club big bird enthusi asts put flying fields sight other unaware other made agreement allows both clubs operate requires strict adher ence frequency plan What happens club members off icers think should contest members generally agree con test announced however con test day comes few members show up help out What Perhaps give up contests altogether maybe re trench Get specific commitments members before contest ever held re fuse start process unless help plen tiful readily available Obviously can problem club also comes district problem potentially good contest situation dropped Snake River Modelers hosted Idaho Scale Squadron meet late September CDed Que Quigley huge success AVP Al Culver has promised pictures Contestants came such far flung places Gooding Idaho Yakima Washington goodly number Boise Baker LaGrande Some Snake River modelers tried hand too Also Kevin Cruson went Cottage Grove tend Pattern meet now group considering Pattern meet next fall Mike Dunphy volunteered motor over Medford hold judges school maybe will see new meet come pass Benton County RIC Club got involved DaVinci Days Celebration held Cor vallis About 20 members participated al though everyone flew didnt fly answered questions managed PR part effort spite very cramped quarters several hundred specta tors shown something about hobby/sport RC modeling Doesnt hurt get involved local celebrations fact helps Second Annual Fun Fliers Contest went very well good weather good competition Mclver nice place fly has nice grove trees cool relief Mclver nice park family-type activities too Everyone seemed enjoy ing themselves CD Roger Wilson kept things moving need congratulate Bob Bennett having reached goal having CD 50 years Now thats amazing downright awe-inspiring Bob has certainly asset District Xl since moved its easy understand did Its just very difficult get handle doing things others length time especially since own life has held difficult stretches nice letter came Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association club has putting biggest spectators standpoint best-attended shows around Usually blessed good weather Ninth An nual Event year no exception Thir ty-five pilots Washington Califor nia brought 41 aircraft fly off Carl Weathers strip near Brooks Oregon Jim Griffin came up Redding California get Furthest Traveled award 4000 spectators mostly local resi dents showed up oh ah club does outstanding job getting word out people come out love show Does wonders local PR kids just like last year candy bomber run about noon Weve got nice shots show thanks Rocky must have very busy CD event assume took pictures didnt have help since some 30 members showed up help out keep things moving First photo shows part 4000-person crowd some aircraft can see Ed Hesss very large Lysander right Bet couldnt have guessed Candy Bomber being held Jay Hop kins couldnt kids get fig ured out real fast may able read it says Tootsie Roll side members make sure littlest kids have chance get some candy plenty go around final CD Rocky Dickersons Keleher Lark Rocky powers -scale version home-built OS 91 Surpass shot can get some idea landing strip 150 x 2800 ft very smooth grass Its neat place fly Best wisnes no ano namily 1-101iday Season may peaceful filled joyD January 1992 95 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DIstrict Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrelt Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomtt 1910 NE 122nd Ave vancouver WA 98664 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vicksburg St. Spokune WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-1 45th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Karlfrom Puyallup Washington brought Marchetti 260 powered ST 3000 Karl won both pilots specta tors Best Show awards Obviously very nice plane e nu erattons Note safety net used along aircraft spectators right Bob Sueing clubs Activities Di rector designated announcer Cottage Industries As mentioned recent issue New York Indoor Times just have come up name complimentary small businesses full part-time devoted producing useful needed up-to-date aeromodeling materials tools kits high quality practical design Whenever cottage industries mentioned cant help slip back time high school English class old Silas Marner bent over loom Thats cottage industries full bloom name meant exactly what said Back what ever century country folk labored day alone homes cottages raw materials brought fin ished pieces picked up term has come down us late twentieth century just doesnt accurately describe vital members hobbys supply system small producers vital us usually leading edge innovation technology couple issues ago mentioned Junior Flight old-line Free Flight rubber-powered flying scale kit producers fallen way behind big producers just have brought kits up-to-date day want good rubber-powered kit buy produced cottage industry manufacturers about readers out sending suggested names replace antiquated cottage industry moniker No con test no prize sincere thank letter Bill Warner agrees did however use term made list such firms could think calls list Cottage Wings Source Guide Bills list updated Sep tember 1991 may have copy sending $1 businesssized SASE Bill Warner 1370 Monache Ave Porterville CA 93257 worthwhile list worthwhile producers Two-Hundred-Thousand Kits Year Recently Don Ross mentioned Paul K Guillow Inc Wakefield MA 01880 confirmed company no longer ad vertises magazines something noticed mentioned produces sells over 200000 flying scale kits annually mar keting through hobby shops discount stores other retail outlets Now thats lot kits manufacturer Guillows lament however company estimated about 80% kits never completedeven worse could have imagined Think 80% unfinished wasted budding modelers down drain modelers will never come AMA members Dont wonder so-called completed models come close flying Guillow asked Don could percentage improved Don Ross has good business arrangement whereby Guillow places its kits advertisement Dons book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes smart business both parties Don says has sold over 1000 books result ads no doubt some readers thus able finish fly Guillow models Needless say recommendation kit producers mod els designed long ago invest re-designing updating kits can fly Flying what about today No longer builders satisfied simply looking things done Models must fly Flying Aces Club FAC Nationals other clubs too magazine articles attest fact such models can fly well Pure simple kit buyers want mod els fly Take look copy old-time advertisement Build display. Build fly gas rubber-power free flight con trol line simple radio control ction features retractable tail wheel drop-able bombs retractable landing gear sliding canopy folding wings movable control surfaces scale figures What lot baloney model designed fly ways can fly well model designed things far too heavy designed fly well remember looking over plans rubber-powered kit Douglas Dive Bomber wasnt rear peg hook rubber See what mean So think old-line manufacturers better get horses re-design models will per centage completed flown models go up 0 Second Edition first edition 5000 copies Don Rosss book Rubber Pow ered ModelAirplanes has already sold out just over two years second edition now print should ready November 11 1991 second edition few changes will published Markowski International met Mike Markowski CIMAS Colum bia University flying session Mike helping Don sell first edition Zenith second bit good news Don will stock 1000 books cover Guillows continued promotion will ship orders right home will sell book $1395 plus $105 postage thats total $15 copy will autographed Send check Don Ross 38 Churchill Road Cresskill NJ 07626 next bit news Don has asked start work new book will begin basic primer left off go much further will cover competition models like Coupe Wake field have chapters C02 Electric small Gas compressed air also materials like Mylar Kevlar carbon fiber others Don will also include complete chapter foam construction may also some new plans enough room Don might sell plans separately package real kicker Ross plans include chapter mod ify Scale kits make models fly Darned doesnt bring us right back manufacturers cleaning up acts rely ing book someone wrote change kits get things fly Ah me. Anyway Don Ross would like Junior Flight readers start send ing him suggestions fix-it ideas sources special materials can contact Don address gave three paragraphs above Three Mini-Sticks heres cottage industries coming right cue supply us Mini-Stick kits Talk about timelessness Ive asked basic questions get started get activity along requests six Mini-Stick plans kits should just thing Lew Gitlows Indoor Model Supply kits have three different de signs box kit contains select color-coded premium balsa least three models design requirements Mini-Sticks plans sheet includes prop jig template full details lots illustrations Kits include Ultra Film covering materials ex cept cement kit costs $995 Standard Quick Cement ideal attaching covering now available steel tip glue gun wire insert $295 Modelers want try own designs will find Mini dual bearings six $4 very helpful An 18-page catalog $1 kit $2 alone Add $3 shipping Mailing address Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Man oh man US Cavalry comes riding over hill just nick time See what mean about misnamed cottage indus tries being vanguard Flying Scale Plans Ive requested Flying Scale modelers mention believe draw up publish sell Flying Scale plans should alwaysrepeat alwaysinclude accu rate three-view draw ing plane involved three-view needed contest doc umentation purposes Such three-views sometimes difficult lo cate other sources designer must have clude usually gaping unused areas plans lack space such three-views left out Designers please take note include all-important accu rate three-view Make plans really fulfill purpose As always keep tail light Ill next month odel Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents N AMA SINcZE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 2 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above _____________________________2 SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr start months column finishes last months discussion Migrating Combustion Chamber engine Will type engine satisfy types model categories Prob ably type satisfies demand time envisioned some very definite applications Sport Scale fliers should immediate beneficiaries MCC engine can well think big birds would especially acceptable place development whet appetite fact take look next photo Byron Pitts 12-cuin MCC engine swinging 20 x 8 propeller Imagine fully de veloped engine application Look compact size engine mounted Pitts just think about what have hanging front yours above rather con densed simplification full description engine tended gain interest comments device wish thank Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc information Fred ventor patent holder Migrating Combustion Cham ber engine Fred Jeff Erick son flier Phil Gieseking provided briefing flight demonstra tion AMA Executive Council during Council meeting Muncie Flying done airport south end AMA property NACA Technical Report referenced page 110 Sound Model Aeronautics should read 1192 instead 1191 Readers advise report no longer available National Technical formation Service interested muffler design mathe matics please consult Air Force report used reference handbook Air Force Technical Report No AFFDL-TR-76-28 available NTIS apologize error Site studies common request receive letters telephone calls has responding complaints Answers questions handbook recently mailed chartered clubs occasion specific conditions cannot answered book site unique fun damentals still apply becomes matter just use methods answer particular problem good example happened site neighbor made complaint person correspondence site owner raised potential further action Any time tract attention local authorities enter risky area best solution analyze situation immediately come up methods meeting sound levels compatible lifestyles neighbors very first thing need copy local ordinances relat ing sound determine violating laws next step take sound level readings over period time cor onds normal hours operation looking average background ambient sound levels need study record see periods increased lowered ambient sound during time under study information hand can take readings during times aircraft operating question becomes sound level aircraft particular model class model engine type size other factor involved making aircraft measurably audible far above mean ambient sound aircraft Another very important factor distance between offended party can approximate distance rather easily us ing basic math need make some sort sight de termine angle location point under flight path determine what distance Triangulation will provide slant range What data important fact sound sound dont get confused frequency unless local laws specifically relate sound levels frequency audible por tion airplanes sound spectrum probably exhaust note frequency can measure exhaust note quite well using standard properly calibrated sound-level meter models consistently cause noise pollution problems neighbors case will need work aircraft lower sound levels measured field may also have situation becomes mandatory alter flight zone avoid flying too close neighbors property cases will need take both actions greatest offenders individual flies lim its eyeball response no need flying sites would available people would fly power planes closer field Large models have become problem couple re asons simple fact overtime will large models large model flies very well visible last fact causes problem fliers judge distance plane size model well can seen order prop erly control thing individual goes 50-in model 110-in airplane flies point appears same size smaller now flying over least much closer neighbor doubt using large gasoline engine very ineffective muffler guaranteed get neighbors attention Dont give argument because its turning 7000 rpm wont sound bad Loud loud noise level neighbors house high level above ambient main concern An effective muffler absolute necessity use devices nothing exhaust extractors should banned completely fields potential problems exist must control location sound level airplanes Continued page 88 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Director Operations Robert voislavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee nical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 SpecIal Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceaaing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D January 1992 79 AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council U PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 2 Federal Aviation Administration FAA very important contact AMA have Responsible airspace nation FAA could well formulate Federal Air Regulations FARs would ad versely impact activities AMA members As doc ument exercises control over model aircraft operations Ad visory Circular AC 91-57 issued June 1981 need copy please call us testament respect FAA has AMA its members California blimp incident took place noti fied contacts FAA immediately acknowledged problem aberration typical behavior AMA members situation handled low-key fashion lucky AMA HQ personnel work several FAA Washington staffers well having contact needed FAA regional offices Through Washington bureau AMA has become involved educational department headed Philip Woodruff Phil pro vides great leadership staff working aggressively reach goal set Administrator Admiral James Busey attract ing more young people aviation career past year invited part Aviation Career Educa tion ACE session FAA Headquarters occasion select group high school students enrolled pro gram called week orientation classroom setting able present case model aviation its lessons use examples famous aviators/astronauts started careers model building flying chance speaker preceded Administrator himself pleased see AMA working staff providing support contacts like permit AMA work protect interests membership keep flying refer back August 1990 issue Model Aviation page 91-92 will see FAA Administrator acted CD banquet Smithsonian Institution expansion kick-off dinner table dinner given Delta Dart fly end evening great enjoyment guest Incidentally 1991 FAA conducted 17 ACE programs 1992 agency plans have program 50 states Maybe club can get involved help contact closest FAA office inquire So yes AMA does work you dont always see specific activity Jerry Hawkins President Winnebago R/C Flyers Inc sent nice letter some newspaper clippings Oshkosh Northwestern re porter Angie Venturini gave club real boost story about its move new location change involved 800 club man-hours 96 acre site club leases property county $1 per year bad However club does donate lot labor hours indicated above Adjacent new field cemetery club has adopted community service project As now know clubs adopt piece highway Wisconsin chartered club looks after cemetery members clip trees cut grass pick up trash make place look presentable getting high marks county administration effort Future plans field call adding safety fencing improving parking area planting some flowers erecting flagpole [0cated near County Fairgrounds club gets lot spectators club hopes add bleachers some day accommodate visitors Winnebago R/C Flyers recently named Club Month Model Airplane News magazinea nice achievement club newsletter Oshkosh Bound full building tips club news sched ule information some excellent cartoons Colonel Bob Thanks Jerry input pleasant letter sent Rhode Island Aeromodelers sent some nice information about its club project Based Bristol Rhode Island club activities chair man Michael Viscosi provided details get national TV exposure Work Easter Seal Society end Rhode Island Aeromodelers held First Annual RIC Flying Circus donated proceeds Society day-long event featured biplanes Pattern planes Helicopters static displays construction exhibits lots open flying sprin kled between Fund-raising efforts included raffle prizes donated Lloyd Randolphs Telemaster pulls banner during Flying Cir cus opening ceremony club local hobby shops Spectators could buy flight time buddy box set-up club trainer aircraft use throughout day Concessions did land office business parking fees added total club decided advance proceeds would go Easter Seals campaign photos can see symbolic presentation check $1001 Plans next year already underway What great way get lo cal support publicity Clouddusters RIC Club Milan Illinois lucky club club formed 1986 three members mid-1991 36 active fliers threethats right threeflying fields Larry Stone good enough send copy club newsletter plus newspaper story story featured color photo good write-up club its activities Club members come throughout Quad Cities area recent site acquisition Rock Island County Fair grounds have free use property unless some other major event scheduled annual Fair stock car race calendar club returns its two other fields long ago some club members took aircraft local school Moline Getting involved schools good PR club has taken advantage relationship County Fairground Manager reflected no-cost privilege have use site Carol Loretz staff writer Argus interviewed several club members came up good article overall tone very positive indicated aeromodelers well ac cepted community As flying sites become harder harder obtain retain cer tam parts country being recognized respected part community becomes more important Yourpublic im age has positive need known local ficials can approve deny request flying privileges no matter new field existing field Once public opin 80 Model Aviation RIA members John Galvin Pete Dreyer Lloyd Randolph Steve Winter Steve Shriner Denise Winter Barbara Palmateer Geoff Beven Mike Viscosi Bill Barnowski kneeling Mike McGrath Matt Walter symbolic check completes picture Check presentation ABC affiliate Channel 12 shown national networkSi OO1 Shown Jack Palmateer Pete Dreyer Walter Cryan Channel 12 News Anchor Mike Viscosi Bill Barnoweki Andrew Dreyer front ion turns against you can kiss field goodbye ways can develop understanding sympathy have expounded pages times clubs unwise get involved about club Have good publicity lately Let know next month Cliff Adkins assists another Peachtree student Delta Dart con struction Mike McGowan head instructor smiles shows off completed Delta Dart AMA Cub photos page should have appeared November 1991 issue Model Aviation photos Fayette Flyers AdoptA-School program mentioned page 141 January 1992 81 AMA SINCE 1936 GRAND OPENING OF THE NATIONAL AEROMODELING FLYING FACILITY MUNCIE INDIANA JUNE 13141992 Watch Model Aviation National Newsletter Further Details Retired Delta Airlines Captain Hank Frese working Amanda Jones Peachtree Elementary School THE 1991 CHARLES HAMPSON GRAN ISCHOLARSHIP FUND Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has awarded 1991 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund five university students academic excellence civic responsibility modeling ac tivities $20000 fund distributed among Mark Cantarella Joel Grasmeyer Raymond Jungmann Andrew Kenedy James Stewart assist education According Bob Underwood Scholarship Committee chairman five selected because exemplify spirit Charles Hampson Grant aeromodeling full-scale aviation pioneer Like Mr Grant young men doers Underwood said have enjoyed great success academics participated ex tracurricular activities displayed true sense civic responsibil ity hope contribution will help become leaders chosen field community Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania received $2000 freshman studies Economics Political Science George Washington University Washington DC An avid RC sport flier Mark participates fun flys also uses Telemaster 66 give flight demonstrations lessons scout community groups past member Simi Valley California Fliers current member Chester County Pennsylvania RC Club As 40 student B Reed Henderson High School West Chester Pennsylvania Mark involved Student Govern ment Association National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society school newspaper debate team also active Catholic Youth Organization Boy Scouts Senior Patrol Leader Joel Grasmeyer freshman Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana studying Aerospace Engineering Grand Rapids Michi gan native received $6000 scholarship fund Joel world-class Free Flight modeler member United States Junior Free Flight Team competed World Championships Yugoslavia also enjoys RC Sailplane CL Stunt CL Combat flying As member Grand Valley Michigan RC Club Western Michigan Free Flight Club has taken part school demonstrations assisted students developed interest modeling An outstanding student Calvin Christian High School Grand ville Michigan Joel listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Soci ety four years track team debate team ski club Other activities included Civil Air Patrol Grand Rapids Astro nomical Association Grand Rapids Audubon Society Raymond jungmann Buckholts Texas awarded $3000 freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Texas A&M University College Station An avid RC modeler Raymonds recent accomplishment scratch-built Roun Tuit member Milam County Texas Aeromodelers regular participant flight demonstrations local contests Raymond graduated valedictorian CH Yoe High School Cameron Texas National Merit Semi-Finalist twoyear member National Honor Society also active member 4-H Future Farmers America FFA During holiday season spreads cheer visiting local nursing homes singing Christmas carols Andrew Kenedy junior Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy New York received $3000 Florence Kentucky native has dou ble major Aeronautical Engineering Biology ranked top student university Andrew enjoys building repairing models recently complet ing construction first Pattern ship also has scratch-built Italian Fibrini T-34 Mentor enjoys instructing beginners participating static displays contests serves secre tary treasurer aeromodeling club college 1989 graduate Boone County High School Florence Ken tucky Andrew has received nearly 60 awards certificates accomplishments academics music athletics has studied played classical guitar 12 years also member hockey teams won several state titles Andrew Kenedys photo will appear next month James Stewart Missou Ia Montana awarded $6000 com mittee freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Iowa State University Ames James has diverse interest model aviation has built flown gas-powered Electric models RC Gliders Helicopters Free Flight models member Big Sky Aeromodelers sists beginners participates various club meets contests First class Sacred Heart High School Missoula Montana James involved variety school activities member National Honor Society four years Academic State Team three years also involved Student Gov ernment Association debate team math science clubs athletic interests included track cross country boxing teams Eagle Scout participated Annual Christmas Food Drive VISION community service class sisted elderly Continued page 83 82 Model Aviation Muncie Back 1960s first envisioned Academy-owned facility considered designing complex building house Headquarters museum flying site dream almost came fruition Springfield Ohio the late 1970s number reasons decided build Headquarters facility Reston Virginia put flying site idea hold As AMA grew assumed larger role national modeling activ ity need site reconsidered So after widely publicizing intentions established Site Acquisition Committee scoured country suitable site did choose Muncie two principal reasons Mun cie physically center population United States fact 60 percent US population lives within 600 miles Muncie means large percentage AMAs membership has relatively easy access events held site Second Muncie did find community firmly committed supporting relocation operation has greatly eased burden packaging properties several different owners securing purchase fair market price obtaining proper zoning easing concerns facilitys neighbors providing financial support etc want national flying site will certainly ease burden hosting Nationals once site has developed its full potential will also allow us make money opera tion rather lose money often case fact Na tionals currently conducted such burden almost hooves us discontinue event unless have tenable site arrangement Muncie will certainly site Nationals 1992 Scale World Championships already scheduled Muncie site will available kinds events expect have waiting list its use Such events expected pay own costs plan host national symposia Already works flyin/symposium noise reduction held spring 92 Aeromodeling research cannot done Reston also ing planned Most important however national aeromodeling center fo cus growth acceptance public activity similar what EAAs Oshkosh facility does want American public view aeromodeling thriving quality activity confi dent center will greatly aid image investment future also intent eventually locate Headquarters functions Muncie using equity Reston ease transfer Once activities place cohesive efficient operation will possible anticipate reducing yearly overall operating costs Beyond Muncie intent invest sites across country resources will allow certainly possible provide site club plan use resources leverage site acquisi tions whenever possible Certainly greater public acceptance large part leverage will help convince local authorities meet needs modelers through use public lands have evidence such acceptance exists intend build success AMAs Marketing Department Reston can supply materi als can also meet local authorities needed help ac quire flying sites also aggressively market aeromodeling media So invest single site rather sites time simply honest opinion can achieve profound long-term benefit funds available doing way re alize somethose immediate desperate need sitemay disagree premise Council certainly sympa thizes feeling convinced long term course have taken will have best long-term benefit AMA Dues Adjustment Council recently made some adjustments membership rates two primary reasons 1 The rates place some categories simply werent paying costs processing membership applications some instances did adequately cover benefits received 2 Because members opt receive Model Aviation de cided stop publishing separate copies AMA News section sent no publication categories actions will give magazine higher quality mix AMA other news restraints finite AMA News section will able produce better magazine save overall publi cation costs never attempt cover up sugar-coat dues crease some categories some irate letter-writers have claimed Council conducts its business according by-laws em power Council set reasonable dues rates well conduct other business Obviously want maintain organization healthy serves its members best ability does hurt accused dastardly underhanded practices few members have claimed have never seen instance tenure AMA Council works hard remun eration Council members modelers just like cer tainly have best interests modelers heart poll membership item business could never accomplish anything Council has same problems legislative bodies have country understanding will people represent same time working common good have look whole picture rather dividual hardships really think membership would vote dues increase course Its like taxes nobody likes taxed necessity government provide ser vices need spite increase dues rates small percentage AMA members money spend membership whale bar gain insurance benefits alone provide liability accident death theft insurance paltry sum club flying field property owner also covered have just received renewal notice FAA $250000 p01 icy covers accident death riding certified air plane no others costs over $200 above beyond cost membership categories received rate increase Senior Cit izens Im Ive received letters accusing us dastardly things Some claim will have give up hobby because dues increase have hard time believing want best bargain can get everything spend money mod elers getting terrific bargain Try getting much insurance such low cost anywhere else dont think should subsidize some membership catego ries would unfair rest membership did crease dues Open category far largest seg ment membershipLi ScholarshipCont pg 82 Additionally Joel Grasmeyer James Stewart awarded $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Scholarship Fund fund sponsored Toledo Weak Signals AMA-chartered club given top candidates Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund Continued page 84 January 1992 83 PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 go again Before column done Ill surely ac cused lawyer-bashing dont know explain situation some people interpreting way Frankly have lot respect legal profession its system luris prudence have little trouble short its system allows abuse have trouble dealing law yers themselves lawyers apply system clients greatest advantage Sometimes may seem unfair its necessarily lawyers fault working Id want loophole explored decide would advantage after thats what am paying subject month new waiver AMA members re quired sign membership application renewal applica tions hardly hit mailboxes hell-raising started number people seem have difficulty understanding what waiver says some have misinterpreted saying insurance coverage has eliminated case read carefully will find waives right sue AMA itself negligence has absolutely nothing insurance coverage ability potentially recover da mages another AMA member under AMA insurance cover age waiver reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aer onautics Incorporated liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused negligence will stop right now read again will see doesnt have anything insurance What says wont hold AMA self responsible accident suffer personal injury property damage alleging AMA negligent An example would buddys RC trainer went out control hit causing severe injuries could still po tentially recover damages under AMA insurance could additionally sue AMA negligence pro tecting accident grounds alleging negligence against AMA could nearly anything failure provide cage protect failure require fail-safe equipment wherein throttle would automatically retard resulting lessening severity grievous injuries client honor al lowing use frequencies known used other services extremes go far have someone able proclaim AMA negligent failure control automobiles parking lot chartered club involved accident fact AMA itself no control situation seems matter little seems matter AMA has deep pockets waiver attempt protect future insurance being jeopar dized cases attempt hold AMA directly liable seek damages AMA itself limited insurance cov erage total assets AMA itself AMA membership organization its members have put lot hard-earned money insurance program AMAs off ic ers elected members doing level best see insurance plan along other assets AMA reality belong its members thats protected allow assets become victim cases whole insurance plan will fall suspect entire hobby/sport model aviation could fall AMA must protect its assets order able continue protect personal assets limit insurance coverage right continue enjoy pas time So far column shouldnt have upset too lawyers audience now.. age-old saying goes some thing like have lawyer have opinion have two have argument Waivers tricky things write openers waivers usually governed laws individual state Therefore need certain language ensure effec tiveness varies state state hand courts seem tend enforce waivers written legalese language indecipherable common man other hand like claim cornerstone enforcement signed waiver whether individual signing understood what signing Its epitome Catch 22 Making matters complicated fact states dont have specific statutes regarding waivers usually rely case law determine validity laymens terms best can understand describe previous court case de cided issue enforceability waiver has set prece dent therefore decision effect becomes law Future pending cases same set facts would ruled same way based law Please bear gets complicated key por tion above portion sentence says same set facts general facts generally changed precedent applicable case must heard its own merits read involving dollars As can well ima gine precedents have set some states appear contradict other have involved fact pattern very slightly different writing waiver important try evaluate set words have found effective enforced previous case ones werent state different some com promise necessary certain words key states waiver worded effective way legal sense comes quite long approaching full page also faced decision whether include club site owner waiver As can see adoption liability waiver compli cated process cannot taken lightly motion made Executive Council adopt waiver purposely did present copy pro posed waiver fact hadnt seen myself rather asked approve waiver developed lawyers warned would quite long approximately full page made no pretense trying hide anything rather expressed concern document presented amateur editing doc ument would result its being made less effective legal sense would have admit would have guilty anyone editing thats purposely hadnt seen document EC passed motion cant remember what margin off running attorneys presented waiver HQ inclusion 1992 renewal package HQ staff concerned sheer size document would create situation people might renew HQ initiated rewrite What evolved two waiv ers first single sentence waiver printed renewal application second longer sanctioned events attorneys have agreed it attitude re write could dilute effectiveness waiver somewhat acceptable think HQ wrong change waiver statement can understand concern could have nega tive effect renewals Its classic case deciding what im portant selling product case memberships protect ing yourself future lawsuits Only time will tell predict subject will re-visited lot future few may have recently received Alert Regarding Insur ance Coverage letter AMA member attorney letter based upon misunderstanding language intent waiver see above reference two attorneys after con versation yours truly has acknowledged misunderstand ing letter stated Based representations intent waiver part Statement have come realize interpretation put Alert incorrect sometimes may seem AMAs EC stumbling around dark can assure working hard best interests mind few decisions clear cut easy may appear someone hasnt heard sides argumentIZ Scholarship Cont pg 83 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund established 1987 memory Grants achievements full-scale model avi ation Scholarship applicants must high school graduates cur rently enrolled university program also required have involved some type modeling activity within past three years Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee approved AMAs Executive Council Further information concerning AMAs scholarship programs can obtained contacting AMA Headquarters Scholarship Applica tions 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750EZ 84 Model Aviation exciting events have keeping office busy month An operational plan budget have developed AMA-hosted Scale World Championships next August Various de tails concerning cost entry housing transportation site formation presented FAI Paris November Meanwhile 1992 AMA operational budget prepared office delivered Finance Committee September Assembling annual budget AMA no easy matter hours spent department heads reviewing year-to-date ex penses projected 1991 expenses comparing cost projec tions conditions following year Service maintenance contracts insurance policies utilities taxes supply costs airfare increases among wide variety expenses taken account budget prepared reviewed several times detail submitted Finance Committee later meets HQ review entire process Finance Committee meeting Sat urday October 12 successful twelve-hour affair now re vised copy 1992 AMA budget will presented AMA Ex ecutive Council November 9 final approval lot time has spent Scale World Champion ships HQ has made considerable efforts continue reviews operations improvements procedures Meanwhile time has devoted reviewing overseeing development AMAs property Indiana addition monthly review construction companys work date constant flow grant applications easements secure permits obtain schedule maintain During past month planning meeting held 1992 National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Next paid visit Reno-style Air Races California way very successful Congratulations CD John Elliott Following event just 140 miles away served jury member F2D team trials Vacavilleanother successful event Congratulations CD John Salvin Another project has required attention last 30 days preparation agenda November Executive Council meeting information architect John Hunton have reviewed finalized input development Muncie site endeavoring price schedule improve ments asked Special Interest Groups AMA members around country above addition full-time job managing supervising AMA HQ operations briefly mentioned Nationals planning meeting 1992 Na tional Model Airplane Championships will held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts June 20-29 Westover AFB able accommodate events means will return com bined Nationals format sincere thanks Special Inter est Group representatives AMA members attended meeting worked hard select various flying site locations determine optimum flight schedule events will third Nationals held Westover other two among largest Nationals ever held 1992 Nationals ex pected larger AMA members happy re turn Westover recall 83 85 Nationals excellent championship events writing 1992 renewal process well under way re newals mailed last week September end first full week October over 24000 renewals re ceived HQ Fifteen percent renewals took advantage Renew-for-2 option between 1000 6000 applications ar rived day renewals being handled HQ use outside service lockbox expect work some overtime order keep up renewals avoid delayed ser vice members good news year AMA members seem inclined remember sign renewal application Last year several thou sand dollars spent postage return applications sig natures less positive news apparently some con fusion over three minor items first involves confusion between Eye-Denta card Vision Wear card Vision Wear card gives AMA members discount purchasing eyeglasses mailed AMA members license card Eye-Denta card thick plastic AMA membership card can used fre quency clip Vision Care card free Eye-Denta card costs $10 Another irritant new Youth Membership rate $14 cludes subscription ModelAviation magazine letters have indicated members dont have problem paying $14 Juniors simply want second copy Model Avia tion Upon hearing second subscription may sent school library members choice problem disappears cases may premature suspect Executive Council re view will take place shortly possibility Family membership family being same name same address will offered renewal small problem end can help some cases AMA member signs signature portion renewal form mails alone cases have no name no address no AMA number no check no credit card number trace piece paper signature scrawl have no way knowing renewal whether payment has received whether its free renewals being set aside Seen above road being built through Muncie site begin ning northwest part site winding through exit midpoint eastern border large cleared portion center first flying site parking lots feel cases have heard AMA three weeks please call write membership department case make sure fill name ad dress renewal form end September made visit Muncie Indiana check construction progress quality work ironwork place building process being closed Additionally roadway final grade being prepared surfacing able first time drive road constructing stand first AMA flying site took breath away realize fully no way photographs videos writing may column could make anyone else fully appre ciate size scope project AMA must everything within its ability get members site can appreciate firsthand has previously mentioned magazine National Newsletter videos will Grand Opening cel ebration site next year mention black-tie Dedication Dinner Saturday night Grand Opening weekend However after experiencing site having op portunity visualize its scope own thinking has changed fully intend go next meeting AMA Executive Coun cil ask format Saturday night dinner changed buying tickets securing guest speakers etc open informal celebration free members sincerely believe Continued page 88 January 1992 85 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Overhead shot showing iron work up new Muncie Museum building ConnecOcut Maine Massaduselts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vmoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1826 Duxbury MA 02331 hI 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33Ash StTownsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 MC McGoffin 8 Robinson St Hoohon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 Hiyh St Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator GeonQe Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Championship Unlimited RC Races months column will pri marily devoted because first its type held Madera California airport October 3-6 1991 pilot air craft licensed qualify order race done Thursday Friday actual races held Saturday Sunday aircraft competing $25000 cash prizes modeled after aircraft qualified race unlimited ra ces Reno maximum weight 55 pounds fueled ready take-off no restrictions engines different types used Wingspan least 100 scale out lines maintained three classes Gold Silver Bronze Qualifying times used determine class aircraft would fly course went around three pylons measured Times varied about 75 mph 135 mph attrition rate air craft quite high must remembered much equip ment technology event being used first time landing gear seemed give fliers considerable trouble event sponsored Cliff Adams Tom Easterday very professionally done Tom Cliff people assisted deserve considerable credit creating very successful event able stick around Sundays activities dont have final resultsD Left right Tern Parola Loraine Hartranft Kelly Hartranft three staff handled administrative duties competitor re ceived plaque Loraine holding Reno racer Dreadnought type aircraft model rac ers patterned after However models P 51s various versions A-26 Douglas Invader owned Bill Hempel seemed have con siderable trouble left engine airplane still flew very well engine pilot flew airplane Gold Class 86 Model Aviation model Dreadnought being preparuu nor quatinying nis before shot after shot model Dreadnought i-n- iger ust owned David Bridi aircraft transported forced pick favorite airplane event would probably beautiful seemed verywell prepared Unfortunately another before picture Bonnie Wilber Barb Krafft admiring trophies Trophies along cash awarded First Second Third class Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Ditnbar WV 25064 Nelsen Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathswsy 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Macmu OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendate Ave Maple OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweil Cl Bensatem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency coordinator John Coole 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Foil PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Todays youthHow interest model aviation ques tion has reviewed numerous times local district na tional modeling groups District Ill attempting provide some stimulus problem As mentioned last months column Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters scheduled provide model-based seminar Pennsylvanias technology teachers ef fort will provide information suggestions using model aero nautics classroom early October District Vice President attended aero space seminar Penn State University program sponsored Johns Hopkins University directed toward recruiting gifted stu dents college aerospace programs students exhibited unbe lievable interest expertise aerospace programs Penn State students displayed some college activities cluded program called Ecsel challenge class de sign build full-scale soaring aircraft doing model aircraft will extensively used design evaluation Several innovative ideas will evolve thiswatch updates club can become involved education special program di rected toward science technology industrial arts would receive positive recognition almost school administrators Several districts clubs already provide programscan help Several months ago computerized bulletin board Mi ami RC Club mentioned board appears very worth contains some great graphics can now reached new telephone number 513 426-4050 Use BBS free hours Monday through Thursday 600 pm micni1t 600 pm Friday through Sunday midnight July 21 date Johnstown RC Clubs Invitational FunFly Picnic tenth consecutive year club has graciously invited areas RC clubs fun-filled day flying food fun Special guest AVP Jay Mealy Clearfield ad dition offering unlimited use beautiful flying site Johnstown club provided food drinks attending Allegheny RC Specialties provided prizes folqwing pictures expose event above information supplied Jim Duncan Indiana Flyers Club gesture thanks hospitality Johnstown Great idea Jim Mall shows very positive winter activity Keystone Radio Control Society Hummelstown Pennsylvania utilizes Colonial Park Mall Harrisburg its event effort shown Henry Spanglers Frank Sheesleys pictures Tamecats built Bill Morris Jim Nowak Jim Enterline Frank Sheesley August 10 1991 Central Penn Hobbies Starhawk Mfg spon sored fun fly West Shore Flying Clubs field Harrisburg little twist contest Central Penn Hobbies held beauty contest Starhawk poster girl winner moved Atlantic City try Eastern Miss Starhawk title Below Dave Bush stands center beauties left right Nancy Samento Missy Goodling Dave Bush Summer Smith Stacy Price Besides beauty contest great fun-fly contest evolved Bob Rachauss picture shows some contest activity May Santa bring things fly January 1992 87 Keystone Tamecats Honest Jim Nowaks Gee Bee Central Penns beauty contest Johnstown boys Hangar talk Fun-fly activity Happy holidays Flying sites Academy continues grow growth comes need flying sites clubs addressing need achieving great results question have answer obtain field Just what will club piece land goal hack grass strip out land cut little bit grass task quite simple truly wish make flying site have bit consider before completing site much can much will cost club District IV has some answers may benefit East Duplin Model Aviators located area Beulaville North Carolina has what just may ways best facility District facility has cost club members very little ex cept lot hard work club members abilities have used generate lot community support wasnt case having piece public property provided model aircraft use has great influence club goes thing have county both provide landfill make improvements quite another thing own Various fund-raising efforts donations businesses have made possible make improvements otherwise fairly commonplace flying site club has running water electricity field has enabled have clubhouse meetings other activities clubhouse insulated air conditioned well furnished includes two full rest rooms well-equipped lunch counter food preparation area field has grass runway ample pit area impound shelter chain link fence runs full length flight line includes something unique model aircraft field club sold advertising plates mounted along fence part campaign build site plates sold one-time charge type campaign made possible build outstand ing field Visitors area ought contact Bryson Houston di rections pay club visit will see can improve own facility Bryson can reached PO Box 324 Beulavlle NC 28518 Its well worth taking look option forming associations clubs especially met ropolitan areas becoming very important asset looking flying sites being done Northern Virginia Maryland North Carolina excellent statewide organization time has recent talk re-forming Virginia mak ings such group too faded away thrust two earlier groups coordinate activities especially contests ra tionale having such groups now obtain flying sites local group such Northern Virginia Association Model Aviation Clubs excellent body have dealing county city officials group can have advisors differ ent categories interest spokesperson responsible neg otiations follow manner get best planning avoid dissension dealing political body awful lot good land out could using problem convincing authorities best user land exactly large association can vital importance Any time can bring large numbers together have much better opportunity success Make sure plans complete make presentation options covered certain everyone understands cost labor coming projects developed Cooperation works both directions present state economy could some benefit clubs should take look local situation see just what status park land other public property time Some land may use because cuts personnel services have prevented adequate maintenance club may able ex change maintenance contract usage rights Check out club successful its efforts obtain flying site should document procedure Send AMA Headquar ters help build up file methodology point may come could added updated Flying Site Handbook data could put together manner would greatly simplify work clubs future Flying sites undoubtedly critical area concern model aviation Clubs need contact Marketing/PR group Geoff Styles Headquarters ques tions come up topic An abundance material personal assistance available Geoff has working rapport federal state organizations FAA UAV meeting about UAVs will held Washington Several years ago topic came up some discussion about line would drawn between model aircraft UAVs Nothing came time appeared some models would overlap realm UAVs come under FAA control would very desirable us Geoff Styles has invited attend upcoming meeting Several committees will established look overall picture will go unknown Geoff has excellent relationship FAA interests coincide FAA both have vested interest avi ation flight safety Much UAV program today owes lot its model aviation heritage Aircraft design engine development ra dio control systems flying techniques have roots model aviation could use term miniature however accurate today have aircraft comparable size weight UAVs Anyway watch information subject Geoff Academy Sound Cont pg 79 never comes cost manufacturers large gas en gines dont provide adequate mufflers engine offer aftermarket items manufacturer person can read ily design test market efficient muffler engine should demand done aftermarket also somewhat lacking interim will need purchase units pro vide good exhaust sound-level suppression alternative make own custom unit advan tage can customize particular installation need large propellers better fit requirements ef ficiency low sound levels will become apparent bet ter mufflers provided still looking information classes mufflers both manufactured home-brew will proposals next Executive Council meeting offer some incentive advances technology Drop us note have some thoughts get ting quiet Executive Director cont pg 85 should everything power get people site firsthand think time quit talking start doing site will wonders AMA model building flying country will demonstrate hobby viable sport recreational activity As springboard other regional sites model cities counties states Muncie site will significant figure growth aeromodeling Yes still nay-sayers detractors Some people odds either selection site develop ment property same ones back 1982 said AMA should continue rent property downtown Washington DC should waste money buying property Reston Vir ginia Time has proven Virginia purchase stroke genius facility Virginia has leveraged occasion provide AMA membership liability insurance beginning see recurrence 1982 crisis mentality itself American phenomenon mentality usually volves self-proclaimed advocacy group probably wellmeaning perhaps obsessed perceived problem licen ses itself perform study presents problem other members and/or club newsletters Print journalists informed new crisis letters editor begin appear other maga zines point advocacy proclaim grass roots movement demands changes problem crisis-mongering places priorities exaggerated problems important ones sparks ques Continued page 90 88 Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Norlh Carolina / Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT rd Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidenis Robert E Bahera 117 Dtis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 OtO-035e Bob Champine 205 riptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rich Christoph 1348 Comberiand Dr Harrisorborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doo Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 10809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27020 Freseecv Ceeritinater Paul Yacobecci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5086 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puarto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszenacz 3626 Raschwocd Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola R 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St Giboonoille FL 33534 Guotavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Guapsabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard jaclrson 2118 Thorolee Dr. N Charleston 50 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brock Girde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Teny Rirnerl 367 Orange Ave Baidrels FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Freqoency Coordinator Bornio Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Emergency I elected represent terests District V members Recently Council motion passed requiring Jun iors family pay $14 instead $7 thus receive Model Aviation magazine though another identical issue al ready being sent Open member same family Thus two issues will show up same house month necessary example Terry Martin Birmingham tells doesnt need two mags month Hes sending eight-year-old sons dues old $7 rate avoid losing good future members infuriating present Open members am agenda next Council meeting attempt change inequity An important new AMA Associate VP has assigned Mobile area help serve south Alabama Eugene Mathis Daphne Alabama member BARCS club has agreed help out Eugene P 40 fighter pilot WW II also flew B-29s retired Colonel flying B-47s has RC since 1957 last weekend Ive driven first Mont gomery Alabama Atlanta cover fun-flys report week end before drove Fort McCIellen visit Control Line Stunt contest Sunday two fun-flys Huntsville other Tullahoma Tennessee day before week before went two contests South Carolina Radio Control Pylon Race Quickie 500 Greenville South Carolina Quarter-Scale Giant affair Thats seven contests three weeks Dont ask maybe Im like friend Reggie Key awa just like really big prob lem need four pages mag month show whats going Pictured above happy familyoriented group involved Control Line Stunt snapped Fort McClellen Ala bama little girl middle Brandi Garrison standing next mother Tammy Husband David holding Cody Garrison Dondi front holding legendary Nobler model attended Lee Websters Tullahoma Ten nessee Free Flight affair August 24 Lees affair gets bigger year people show up fly Everybody runs contest fun-fly knows has headquarters somewhere field rec ords kept heavy deci sions no appeal earth made Lee Websters heart beat headquarters keeps contest go ing like supposed go Pictured above Mattie Schulz Molly Webster running everything sight So much whos first/in charge/running things meet couple weeks ago ran very good friend seen 15 years Mr Gail Jacobson Atlanta Last time saw Gail awarding Atlanta RC Club AMA Award Excellence currently highest award AMA has chartered club couple weeks after Free Flight contest Lee Webster held another RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly also Tullahoma dif ferent site dignified woman left Miss Lucy Ann LeMaster Sheffield Al abama has crowded Mr John Bar tlebaugh Gallatin Tennessee Both Lee Websters first annual Giant Fun Fly Tullahoma Tennessee Al Newton Man chester invited Everybody good time August 311 drove Panama City Flor ida get report Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Labor Day Jumbo Fly-In Meet Carolyn Manning Don Moody Hollywood Florida Greenville South Carolina Quickee 500 Py- very very successful tly-in Everybody Ion RC Race Don has Rossi 40 little fun fun family relaxing beairplane told will go 150 mph hind biplane Meet Jodie Jay 13 calls plane Moody Special John Juchniewicz Lynn Haven Florida January 1992 89 ts mass Iauncn ott UoIIIwocKs Lee weosters annual i-ree -tigno contest ugus Tullahoma Tennessee Everybody lets go same time last down wins Lee has actively involved sponsoring/CDing FF contest exactly 30 years stant snap chucking same time following important modelers participating including limited Tom Hepler George Perryman John Blair Wayne Brock Dick Hall Mike Hines Randall Hopkins Carl Loehle Dr George Shacklett Marc Smith OC Stew art Bob Thoren dont see George Batiuk anywhere better include Georges name safe dont want George mad Whenever speak Radio Control ban quet always tell RC enthusiasts theres nothing Free Flight just wind em up let em go won cares Look good time everybody having During Labor Day weekend able attend QSPRAs Rac ing event Ashland Kentucky found kind racing very en joyable airplanes slower through pylons allowing us keep up excitement generated As learned fellas drawback cost Unfortunately model/engine combinations actually cost fly mula 1 Racers Its four-cycle 120 sitting up front Some guys looking using 90 two-cycle engines help decrease some cost Some dont like idea looks like good idea help generate interest needed keep event alive Im sure will figure something out too much fun just dwin dle nothing After left Ashland dropped Morehead Kentucky some Sunday sport flying found several modelers enjoying pleasant afternoon talked lot about models full-size air craft Before visit over volunteered take young lady up ride Cheetah first ride small airplane think real treat Shortly after head home having another great day some really nice people next weekend found Crawfordsville Indiana citys Airport Appreciation Day Sugar Creek guys models display treated visitors some fine flying didnt bring model Cheetah display ramp Amazingly Grumman day Thanks old Charlie did get some flying Granted didnt fly very long sure rusty skills too obvious Besides wanted see Charlie get some flight time Crawfordsville asked see new site re quest quickly accepted given nickel tour place typical site would find rural area plenty room two neatly mowed runways lot corn Need less say club very proud site should Oh yeah owners pretty darned good too understand no rent cant get much better Weekend three spent doing some activities around home locals Lew McFarland has opened new hobby shop airport keep Cheetah spent some time event Saturday Sunday hosted model full-size fly-in kick things off also spent little time fun-fly put Brax ton Flyers few miles up road planned trip Muncie picnic son find model lost cornfield found model lost fine meal Weekend four time make up trip Champaign Illi nois missed earlier year Champaign County RC Club sponsoring Giant Scale fly-in thought would good time get up Boy am glad did event hopping got sky already full models guys came fly spent fine day watching some really good flying Unfortunately leave before pig roast heard quite good Ive trying lose some weight guess its better did leave Hey ever get chance fly fellas fine hosts hope fly-in will first go trips Im often asked what think flying site Needless say club generally proud show off site should Well found best sites Ive seen long time Champaign club operating off old reclaimed landfill about 90 acres area 20 acres main tain Its city-owned far enough out town prevent sound problems lease has token fee dollar per year have lots closely mowed grass two hard-surface runways large pavil ion plenty picnic tables block building has tele phone refrigerator operations large block building used store two tractors plenty room fly over bothering anybody What setup Are proud site bet Thats travel month fact think will slowing down rest year give Cheetah rest need some catch-up modeling get some planes ready next year Mark want good fleet next year Right now old birds getting pretty shabby district has new officer Luther Akemon has taken licopter Contest Board position mentioned few months back Al though relatively new Helicopter competition does fly Helicopters willing learn about administrative side competition has allowed competitors thing out having endure chore voting rules Its best leave some other guy Right Well maybe Luther will give impartial vote always looking matters Welcome aboard Luther Gosh Ive run out words means its photo time couple photos ships showed up mall show hosted Sugar Creek RC Club Crawfordsville Indiana Thanks Richard Shuler sharing us District VP next sign new home Ev ansville RCMAC Evansville Indiana new site now use Executive DirectorCont pg 88 tioning organizations credibility demeans Aca demy managed social fictions social facts hear new crisis modeling public should ask lawyers question Cui bono gains Are advocates knowl edgeable position spotlight effect place Cui Bono Chinese word crisis composed two picture-characters meaning danger other meaning opportunity time discuss concept real property its effect aeromodeling Next month will attempt clarify what owner ship property Reston Indiana means average flierEI 90 Model Aviation Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI VicePresident P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 18061 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettet 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Fienisuant MO 63034 Dub & Scott Justice 156 South Fruezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 16061 21h St Bedford IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jefferson KansasCity MO 64114 BiltZimmer Boo72Varna1L61375 Fr q aency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginuville MO 64037 Heme 19161594-2481 Werk 18161594-7121 Fax 18161594-776 Enough now Its difficult believe four weeks have zoomed its time column again Must because have playing catch up everywhere now health nearing normal now maybe better normal winter also zooming looks like will early too have very little planned build ing bench except Old-lime CL Stunt ship Blue Pants UKdesign flew UK Nationals late 1950s am going fly Stunt Chicopee Nationals try enjoy have received several letters read few newsletters prob lems clubs have members refuse follow field rules include instances repeated flying drinking beer flying over areas designated taboo ignoring frequency control several other actions will have caused loss clubs flying fields have always said recreation very sel dom meet modeler turkey sure take prize So what can AMA clubs heck lot jerking guys AMA membership might aggravate problem ejec tee drives along nearby road transmitter takes some similar destructive action hammer have yet would take look carefully explaining member prob lems associated losing field maybe research possi bility legal action Ho-hum Anyone out some addi tional suggestions District Seven patches now available AMA HQ will looking reasonable source decals follow next year can proud being first district individual patch can follow matching decal Nope will get t shirt cap business have calls letters concerning increase Junior Senior Senior Citizen membership rates mostly con cerning problem extra copies Model Aviation house Well can take advantage surplus magazine problem donating local school institution choice Sim ply send note AMA HQ Membership Department state want 1992 subscription magazine sent ______ name Membership Department will take care will recognized recipient informed transaction will helping promote hobby locality Art Slagle looking site Michigan hold NSS Cham pionships have suggested contact clubs mailing have site available send note can pass Art years contest trail has ended except few winter events Indoor ones rolling along Jim Tesen Indian City Presi dent planning hold Pattern seminar Novice Sports man classes going hold low-key event February 2 Taylor Michigan helping him information call 313 479-4328 will sending mailing local clubs well visited Muncie site few weeks ago its well its way Boy road onto General Purpose flying site over mile long its within site roof being screwed onto 25000 sq ft Museum building extremely exciting see air amount dirt being scraped moved see still acreage waiting reworked near future will heck fine modeling site can show whole USA world important modeling necessary rec reational educational activity letter AMA HQ followed up members idea forming associations increase local power clubs Strange thing immediately wondered AMA HQ has have no less seven associations district AMRCC being vogue over 25 years So seems logical HQ should have tap listing associations districts further help modelers Im going push get Reston few weeks District Roundup Detroit RCC has neat section its Motor City Ex haust Bob Kuczynski relates history club lly have Denny Sunbeam newsletter Sudbusters Uh garbage production Tigers Tail Bald Eagles View Fennville Flying Tigers Nuff said tric fliers can contact Ken Myers 1911 Brashaw Ct Walled Lake Ml 48390 Laird puts out Ann Arbor Falcons newsletter unique tonguein-cheek commentary events r Valley Flyers have installed sprinkler system field Wayne Hilgart Tom OBrien Wayne Dempze Don Danczyk committeeing has way control help spectators eventsNorm Sorensen spec tator director Michael has generated list FCC licensed sta tions Minnesota published MAAC newsletter other reason have association area e new publication Astrowingology Dan Gilbert Wisconsin Astrowings includes detailed instruction sheet mower Moines Modelaires sent group Woodward State Hospital PR went over first class Ladybird pilot now fly ing Frankenmuth field Congrats Amy Heine E January 1992 91 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bawdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valiey MN 55427 PrAussrance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr. Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 Shorewood Bivd Milwaukee Wi 53211 Jesa Lasik 305 Pstti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr. Waterloo 1A50701 Ron Sears132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mt48054 Freqoency Coordinators IWast Bat Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L East Bert Kelly PD Bax39001Redford Ml 48239 Les Girls Midwest Q500 Karen Veager left now Ex pert Class Kathy Waters middle CD Bob Hisey paI haInr CD Cathy Waters Rex Knepper took First Place Mid nnn Timers lap counters Midwest 0500 Excellent worker turn out Dustin Buescher MARCS Wisconsin Scale Rally Akannas Loensana Nsa Mexico Oetahuma Texas Dick Rotaky immaculate F-86F model model has func tional wheel brakes speed air brakes Dick duplicated closely possible full-scale speed brake system F-Se Including hinge lines angles location geometry actu ator cylinder Works very well model weighs 145 lb pow ered KBV 82 Newark Texas Ninth Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Dawn Buckley Contest Director Mid-Cities RC Club hosted over 80 pilots almost 100 ducted fan models Copeland Field site near Newark Texas fan-fly event still has no rival Some very innovative ideas construction tech niques used models really enjoy seeing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models comparing notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Left Ralph Blase Loxahatchee Florida beautiful Cobra paint job model fantastic have see color appreciate work went paint scheme model powered OS 91 engine Right George Miller Custom RC Air craft new YF-22 Air Force ATF wingspan 52 length model 76 fan unit Byron Rossi 90 enaine Dower Dawn Buckley Contest Director Ninth Annual Greater South west Fan-Fly Yellow Aircraft A-4 Beautiful model Left Bill Rutherford Jimmy Miller A4 powered OPS 82 flight box model sitting work art Bill will build custom flight boxes individuals want something can stand abuse looks good boxes extremely light size cradle legs fold up easy transportation boxes strong can sit Bill will custom paint box suit fancy fact difficult tell whether boxes made metal wood Beautiful workmanship information contact Bill PO Box 160831 Austin TX 7871 60831 tel 328 328-0157 Right Harry Wood Long Beach Califor nia 09-powered MiG 15 model has Kress fan unit pro pulsion Model flew very well Mark Frankel Ardmore Pennsylvania 1A-scaie Skyray model weighs 18 lb uses OS 91 propulsion package Mark really strives make model serious competition machine David Hudson F-i 17A Stealth Jet model Two Pico 80 en gines power Byrojet fans 92 Model Aviation V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District Viii Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chsck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glens Gresees 10224 Keslee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Run Stanlieltt 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Deha St Pasadesa TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Deputy CoordInator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgelon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coorstlnaturs INorthl Joe DuMond 1830 Che Chase Carroliton TX 75006 ISouth tim Ahrunx 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Some scale workmanship went uIcKs I--sw- cocptt strumentation lettering fuselage Don Yockey Fort Worth Texas JHH F9F-4 Panther Pow ered 0S 91 engine driving Dynamax fan unit District doings n will get some pictures report about club ac tivities seems stand out Such following report Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Associated Modelers Colorado put its best foot forward past August hosting air show over 20 teen adult handi-campers counselors Colorado Easter Seal Rocky Mountain Village event held August 10 1991 over 40 Arvada members turning out make spectacular exciting day trip campers counselors enthusiasm effort put forth everyone involved exemplifies spirit Arvada club modeling community program included 90minute air show lunch actual stick time visitors Kadet Seniors trainer systems over no needed pat back know job well done some very worthy people Months planning preceded event people exerted effort above beyond call duty during field clean up week prior special effort put some folks now affectionately referred aquatic weed-whackers During pouring rain relentlessly continued work order dress up Sullivan Field Endless planning meetings practice sessions culminated produce first-class event effort universal support membership families local hobby stores filled gaps weather perfect visitors arrived following brief check-in things got underway campers counselors onlookers treated spectacular air show model planes Helicopters program included barnstorming biplanes Quickie Racers Scale replicas such quarter-scale Fokker tri plane Helicopters Pattern ships Giant-Scale smokers spec tators thrilled simulated dog fights low inverted passes mini-paratroopers awesome aerobatics crowd spoofed time camp counselors participated impromptu flying lesson Transmitter hand counselor received verbal flying instructions ex perienced Arvada pilot secretly maintained control Things appeared nearly hopeless point plane went wild spin erratic flying cured paper sack placed over pseudo-pilots head Much surprise everyone gag ended real pilot joined counselor flight line return plane safe sound During air show program Arvada members also busy giv ing one-on-one instruction campers preparation actual flight Special care courtesy used phys ical ability varied individual Others stood answered questions show progressed finale show cut bit short both Giant-Scale smokers met up unexpected difficulties Byron Christen Eagle went dead stick shortly after takeoff landed safely Midwest Gi ant Sweet n Low managed few blazing fly-bys smoke before very low roll ended rather severe unintentional land ing No disappointed though show rousing success complimentary lunch served up under tents awnings offering welcome break sun Hot dogs beans chips variety soft drinks menu turned out per fect day picnic Sullivan Field Campers counselors pilots helpers amply fed courtesy AAM local restaura teur last count included over 60 people Following lunch several Kadet Seniors rigged trainer systems flight instruction program pilot plus instructor assigned system everyone would get chance fly Campers counselors alike got about five minutes stick time judging excitement thrill eyes well worth effort As person came away flight line received set wings certificate honorary RC pilot rubber band model event recorded cameras awards ceremony copies delivered campers couple days later campers left field vowing return again next year campers counselors heard say best day trip ever exciting rewarding day Arvada Modelers well Planning executing program magnitude worthwhile group close home espe cially fulfilling quiet show gratitude among participants thanks anyone needed feeling pits sto machs done good goes saying AAM will try again 1992 years experience will help make next show bigger bet ter folks Easter Seals would happy effort somehow seems right give 110 percent peo ple deserve hearty thanks contribution years air show So fact would very difficult recognize everyone did get involved aspect equally important greatly appreciated Thank superb job Chairman Air Show Committee Joe Pirozzoli Way go Arvada Associated Modelers excellence Truly club January 1992 93 Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Cirde Arvada CO 80005 FAx 3031 420-1670 CornpuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vtce Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 TomBoyd701 N58thStLincotnNE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendait St. Denver CO 80235 Russ Muter 980 N 3rd Cardson ND 58421 Don Modes 4lOHafl Satins KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Left Camper Mark Deachamp flight team Bill Hunter pilot Bob/Terry Steinborn Right Jim HighfiIl pilots Pat Vachon lends help sticks Left Gary Thompson Monty Haskell help out very special little girl Lisa Kuhn Right Head counselor Andi Reed gets turn Bill Hunter Terry Steinborn Left Lunch Ia Joe Vellas cuisine Right Camper Jason Rossi gets winas Arvadas finest Its happened again sports fansmuch too much fun Since last talked have visited First Annual Reno Hobby Trade Show full-sized Hot Air Balloon Races full-scale Reno race model version Reno race Madera Los Angeles joint club meeting Visalia Fall Soaring Festival finally Finance Committee meeting Reston Theres no way can cover sitting lets have AVP Fritz Harrold report race birds Ill give shot Reno well catch up some neat happenings squeeze can saving Soaring festival next time So further ado herrres Fritz Regg just returned three days First Annual RC Unlimited Air Races hearty congratulations Cliff Adams Tom Easterday putting first-class event Radio Control modelers knew immediately going great event saw souvenir quality 40-page color program weekends events AMA well represented Dis trict Ten VP Regg Executive Vice President Dave Brown District VP Don Krafft Carl Maroney Vince Mankowski Headquarters Great interest AMA shown evidenced ques tions discussions booth given great spot booth orga nizers Racingfantastic Reno year have say Madera exciting Watching pilots race planes time money invested truly awesome some very inno vative cutting-edge-design planes Next year hope see some Pond Racers enteredonly present year flying form number plane crashes Thurs day through Saturday horrific have never seen go Radio failure did seem culprit Mishaps land ing weak landing gear also big Rac ing close dramatic Sunday true movie-type ending Gold race Sunday hat off Rac ers Race organizers District Ten proud Perhaps next year can have event new district flying site Good job Fritz thanks Racers ganizers super event Whatever First Annual Reno Trade Show lacked attendance made up spirit fun facility great location excellent host club ter rific Reno the-biggest-little-town-in-theworld wonderful exciting self fortunate enough catch full-scale Hot Air Balloon Races wee hours Saturday Sunday mornings Five balloons sent up formation prior suns rising balloonists able shoot yellow flame bal loons making light up like jewels sky Theres no way explain feel ing comes over body stand ing middle 150 balloons shapes sizes inflating rising off ground right front face hats off Reno guys Reno Guys would personally like see trade show become premiere event District Ten hobby show nestled tween balloon race culminating full-scale one-and-only Reno Air Race ya havent seen dont know what re missing have just finished mind-shrinking ses sion Finance Committee As come away have very good feeling Dis trict Ten verge owning AMAs first regional flight site connection acting jury member Control Line Combat team selection meet Vacaville Executive VicePresident Dave Brown Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski Special Services Director Carl Maroney visited 240-acre site near Visalia California RC Racing Contest Board guy Gary Hover putting together group clubs area purpose building maintaining first regional flight site AMA site located approximately seven miles north Visalia Road 80 just mile off State Highway 99 closest neighbor dairy farm about mile away area zoned ag riculture currently near maxi mum density site itself partially 100-year floodplain would seriously inhibit future growth area along already maximized zoning density use permit would prevent intrusion noise-sensitive neighbors would sure trouble-free site long time Am excited bet along excitement comes great deal concern site can certainly will serve great assembly place Central California-based fliers competitors will continue serve great place District Ten visit weekend flying re treat will take place day-to day week-to-week flying needs dis trict club officer contact person should have received request club input regard sectioning district future flight sites Please take time express ideas District Ten leaders can continue plan implement favorite pastime flight sites Pictured below photo what has put together far Vi salia Site will notice layout various disciplines sport also possibility overnight accommodations RVs current plans have land purchase included AMA 1992 budget Council meeting No vember subject approval development implementation plan fi nal Council approval would come Jan uary meeting actual purchase devel opment implementation 1 layout what could become first regional site Congratulations F3E Team recently picked meet hosted HSS Club finishers follows First Jerry Bridgeman second Steve Neu third Jason Perrin fourth Bob Sliff fifth Brian Chan sixth Rick Schrameck fin ishers believe top three will compete Bob Sliff nominee team manager once again Good luck guys Gold September 25 found joint meeting Los Angeles area clubs led believe reveal activities around District Ten expense-fund freezing report appearing R/C Modeler Maga zine made believe going informal debate between myself po tential opponent Unfortunately poten tial opponent did withstand trials nominating committee ended up discussing freeze answering ques tions about national flight site Mun cie preceded ripsnorting slide projector report Muncie delivered Dave Peltz meeting well attended over 100 modelers treated presence Exec utive Director Vince Mankowski Barbra Re naud Airtronics much delight world F3B champion Joe Wurtz freezing expenses fiscal mis understanding between myself Head quarters now resolved episode worth space needed write about have questions give call project Muncie steaming ahead believe will mecca model aerodromes proceeding break neck pace feel times perhaps slightly slower pace emphasis regional flying fields would appropriate Time will tell enough just few weeks Friday 11th found winging across friendly sky toward Finance Committee meeting Reston budget calls surplus revenue over expenses capital purchases proposed new year could leave cash shortfall tough months September-October significant problem AMAs assets owned free clear small short-term loan will ad equate get through period time mid-point election process time read issue election will have decided Let just say thank showing inter est AMA voting thank you showing confi dence Its pleasure serving sincerely hope can continue Edge 94 Model Aviation x Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 As have seen new declaration asked sign What trying to protect Academy self lawsuits member law yer read item sat right down fired off letter claimed members no insurance Well wrong ba sic coverage covers suits brought against remains What being removed assets Academy itself Since some lawyers will sue anything within miles event re gardless liability deemed neces sary remove much possible very choice target lawsuits Thinking about number lawyers country proclivities some thought occurred same way re fer herd sheep school fish suppose its glut lawyers Don Anderson asked pass plans swap meet December 7 1000 am 700 pm Marshall Cen ter Rudy Leupke Hall Vancouver Wash ington address 1009 E Mcloughlin Blvd Get rid surplus just time Christmas Fern Prairie Modelers An nual Family Picnic Fun-Fly Septem ber 29 Great food fine weather lot nice folk made super day multi-level fun-fly noon Earl Aune flew new Mustang Jerry Holcomb dem onstrated erector set Helicopter followed Denny Wall guiding high-flying parachutist perfect landing flying camaraderie followed Noted Big Sky Thunderbirds flying off two water sites Also see Duane Feistet went way Arlington NW F-i regionals took eighth place new club started up Snohomish area called SNOR/C Seems dedicated some all-out competition types note SNOR/C club big bird enthusi asts put flying fields sight other unaware other made agreement allows both clubs operate requires strict adher ence frequency plan What happens club members off icers think should contest members generally agree con test announced however con test day comes few members show up help out What Perhaps give up contests altogether maybe re trench Get specific commitments members before contest ever held re fuse start process unless help plen tiful readily available Obviously can problem club also comes district problem potentially good contest situation dropped Snake River Modelers hosted Idaho Scale Squadron meet late September CDed Que Quigley huge success AVP Al Culver has promised pictures Contestants came such far flung places Gooding Idaho Yakima Washington goodly number Boise Baker LaGrande Some Snake River modelers tried hand too Also Kevin Cruson went Cottage Grove tend Pattern meet now group considering Pattern meet next fall Mike Dunphy volunteered motor over Medford hold judges school maybe will see new meet come pass Benton County RIC Club got involved DaVinci Days Celebration held Cor vallis About 20 members participated al though everyone flew didnt fly answered questions managed PR part effort spite very cramped quarters several hundred specta tors shown something about hobby/sport RC modeling Doesnt hurt get involved local celebrations fact helps Second Annual Fun Fliers Contest went very well good weather good competition Mclver nice place fly has nice grove trees cool relief Mclver nice park family-type activities too Everyone seemed enjoy ing themselves CD Roger Wilson kept things moving need congratulate Bob Bennett having reached goal having CD 50 years Now thats amazing downright awe-inspiring Bob has certainly asset District Xl since moved its easy understand did Its just very difficult get handle doing things others length time especially since own life has held difficult stretches nice letter came Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association club has putting biggest spectators standpoint best-attended shows around Usually blessed good weather Ninth An nual Event year no exception Thir ty-five pilots Washington Califor nia brought 41 aircraft fly off Carl Weathers strip near Brooks Oregon Jim Griffin came up Redding California get Furthest Traveled award 4000 spectators mostly local resi dents showed up oh ah club does outstanding job getting word out people come out love show Does wonders local PR kids just like last year candy bomber run about noon Weve got nice shots show thanks Rocky must have very busy CD event assume took pictures didnt have help since some 30 members showed up help out keep things moving First photo shows part 4000-person crowd some aircraft can see Ed Hesss very large Lysander right Bet couldnt have guessed Candy Bomber being held Jay Hop kins couldnt kids get fig ured out real fast may able read it says Tootsie Roll side members make sure littlest kids have chance get some candy plenty go around final CD Rocky Dickersons Keleher Lark Rocky powers -scale version home-built OS 91 Surpass shot can get some idea landing strip 150 x 2800 ft very smooth grass Its neat place fly Best wisnes no ano namily 1-101iday Season may peaceful filled joyD January 1992 95 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DIstrict Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrelt Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomtt 1910 NE 122nd Ave vancouver WA 98664 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vicksburg St. Spokune WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-1 45th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Karlfrom Puyallup Washington brought Marchetti 260 powered ST 3000 Karl won both pilots specta tors Best Show awards Obviously very nice plane e nu erattons Note safety net used along aircraft spectators right Bob Sueing clubs Activities Di rector designated announcer Cottage Industries As mentioned recent issue New York Indoor Times just have come up name complimentary small businesses full part-time devoted producing useful needed up-to-date aeromodeling materials tools kits high quality practical design Whenever cottage industries mentioned cant help slip back time high school English class old Silas Marner bent over loom Thats cottage industries full bloom name meant exactly what said Back what ever century country folk labored day alone homes cottages raw materials brought fin ished pieces picked up term has come down us late twentieth century just doesnt accurately describe vital members hobbys supply system small producers vital us usually leading edge innovation technology couple issues ago mentioned Junior Flight old-line Free Flight rubber-powered flying scale kit producers fallen way behind big producers just have brought kits up-to-date day want good rubber-powered kit buy produced cottage industry manufacturers about readers out sending suggested names replace antiquated cottage industry moniker No con test no prize sincere thank letter Bill Warner agrees did however use term made list such firms could think calls list Cottage Wings Source Guide Bills list updated Sep tember 1991 may have copy sending $1 businesssized SASE Bill Warner 1370 Monache Ave Porterville CA 93257 worthwhile list worthwhile producers Two-Hundred-Thousand Kits Year Recently Don Ross mentioned Paul K Guillow Inc Wakefield MA 01880 confirmed company no longer ad vertises magazines something noticed mentioned produces sells over 200000 flying scale kits annually mar keting through hobby shops discount stores other retail outlets Now thats lot kits manufacturer Guillows lament however company estimated about 80% kits never completedeven worse could have imagined Think 80% unfinished wasted budding modelers down drain modelers will never come AMA members Dont wonder so-called completed models come close flying Guillow asked Don could percentage improved Don Ross has good business arrangement whereby Guillow places its kits advertisement Dons book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes smart business both parties Don says has sold over 1000 books result ads no doubt some readers thus able finish fly Guillow models Needless say recommendation kit producers mod els designed long ago invest re-designing updating kits can fly Flying what about today No longer builders satisfied simply looking things done Models must fly Flying Aces Club FAC Nationals other clubs too magazine articles attest fact such models can fly well Pure simple kit buyers want mod els fly Take look copy old-time advertisement Build display. Build fly gas rubber-power free flight con trol line simple radio control ction features retractable tail wheel drop-able bombs retractable landing gear sliding canopy folding wings movable control surfaces scale figures What lot baloney model designed fly ways can fly well model designed things far too heavy designed fly well remember looking over plans rubber-powered kit Douglas Dive Bomber wasnt rear peg hook rubber See what mean So think old-line manufacturers better get horses re-design models will per centage completed flown models go up 0 Second Edition first edition 5000 copies Don Rosss book Rubber Pow ered ModelAirplanes has already sold out just over two years second edition now print should ready November 11 1991 second edition few changes will published Markowski International met Mike Markowski CIMAS Colum bia University flying session Mike helping Don sell first edition Zenith second bit good news Don will stock 1000 books cover Guillows continued promotion will ship orders right home will sell book $1395 plus $105 postage thats total $15 copy will autographed Send check Don Ross 38 Churchill Road Cresskill NJ 07626 next bit news Don has asked start work new book will begin basic primer left off go much further will cover competition models like Coupe Wake field have chapters C02 Electric small Gas compressed air also materials like Mylar Kevlar carbon fiber others Don will also include complete chapter foam construction may also some new plans enough room Don might sell plans separately package real kicker Ross plans include chapter mod ify Scale kits make models fly Darned doesnt bring us right back manufacturers cleaning up acts rely ing book someone wrote change kits get things fly Ah me. Anyway Don Ross would like Junior Flight readers start send ing him suggestions fix-it ideas sources special materials can contact Don address gave three paragraphs above Three Mini-Sticks heres cottage industries coming right cue supply us Mini-Stick kits Talk about timelessness Ive asked basic questions get started get activity along requests six Mini-Stick plans kits should just thing Lew Gitlows Indoor Model Supply kits have three different de signs box kit contains select color-coded premium balsa least three models design requirements Mini-Sticks plans sheet includes prop jig template full details lots illustrations Kits include Ultra Film covering materials ex cept cement kit costs $995 Standard Quick Cement ideal attaching covering now available steel tip glue gun wire insert $295 Modelers want try own designs will find Mini dual bearings six $4 very helpful An 18-page catalog $1 kit $2 alone Add $3 shipping Mailing address Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Man oh man US Cavalry comes riding over hill just nick time See what mean about misnamed cottage indus tries being vanguard Flying Scale Plans Ive requested Flying Scale modelers mention believe draw up publish sell Flying Scale plans should alwaysrepeat alwaysinclude accu rate three-view draw ing plane involved three-view needed contest doc umentation purposes Such three-views sometimes difficult lo cate other sources designer must have clude usually gaping unused areas plans lack space such three-views left out Designers please take note include all-important accu rate three-view Make plans really fulfill purpose As always keep tail light Ill next month odel Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents N AMA SINcZE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 2 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above _____________________________2 SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr start months column finishes last months discussion Migrating Combustion Chamber engine Will type engine satisfy types model categories Prob ably type satisfies demand time envisioned some very definite applications Sport Scale fliers should immediate beneficiaries MCC engine can well think big birds would especially acceptable place development whet appetite fact take look next photo Byron Pitts 12-cuin MCC engine swinging 20 x 8 propeller Imagine fully de veloped engine application Look compact size engine mounted Pitts just think about what have hanging front yours above rather con densed simplification full description engine tended gain interest comments device wish thank Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc information Fred ventor patent holder Migrating Combustion Cham ber engine Fred Jeff Erick son flier Phil Gieseking provided briefing flight demonstra tion AMA Executive Council during Council meeting Muncie Flying done airport south end AMA property NACA Technical Report referenced page 110 Sound Model Aeronautics should read 1192 instead 1191 Readers advise report no longer available National Technical formation Service interested muffler design mathe matics please consult Air Force report used reference handbook Air Force Technical Report No AFFDL-TR-76-28 available NTIS apologize error Site studies common request receive letters telephone calls has responding complaints Answers questions handbook recently mailed chartered clubs occasion specific conditions cannot answered book site unique fun damentals still apply becomes matter just use methods answer particular problem good example happened site neighbor made complaint person correspondence site owner raised potential further action Any time tract attention local authorities enter risky area best solution analyze situation immediately come up methods meeting sound levels compatible lifestyles neighbors very first thing need copy local ordinances relat ing sound determine violating laws next step take sound level readings over period time cor onds normal hours operation looking average background ambient sound levels need study record see periods increased lowered ambient sound during time under study information hand can take readings during times aircraft operating question becomes sound level aircraft particular model class model engine type size other factor involved making aircraft measurably audible far above mean ambient sound aircraft Another very important factor distance between offended party can approximate distance rather easily us ing basic math need make some sort sight de termine angle location point under flight path determine what distance Triangulation will provide slant range What data important fact sound sound dont get confused frequency unless local laws specifically relate sound levels frequency audible por tion airplanes sound spectrum probably exhaust note frequency can measure exhaust note quite well using standard properly calibrated sound-level meter models consistently cause noise pollution problems neighbors case will need work aircraft lower sound levels measured field may also have situation becomes mandatory alter flight zone avoid flying too close neighbors property cases will need take both actions greatest offenders individual flies lim its eyeball response no need flying sites would available people would fly power planes closer field Large models have become problem couple re asons simple fact overtime will large models large model flies very well visible last fact causes problem fliers judge distance plane size model well can seen order prop erly control thing individual goes 50-in model 110-in airplane flies point appears same size smaller now flying over least much closer neighbor doubt using large gasoline engine very ineffective muffler guaranteed get neighbors attention Dont give argument because its turning 7000 rpm wont sound bad Loud loud noise level neighbors house high level above ambient main concern An effective muffler absolute necessity use devices nothing exhaust extractors should banned completely fields potential problems exist must control location sound level airplanes Continued page 88 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Director Operations Robert voislavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee nical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 SpecIal Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceaaing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D January 1992 79 AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council U PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 2 Federal Aviation Administration FAA very important contact AMA have Responsible airspace nation FAA could well formulate Federal Air Regulations FARs would ad versely impact activities AMA members As doc ument exercises control over model aircraft operations Ad visory Circular AC 91-57 issued June 1981 need copy please call us testament respect FAA has AMA its members California blimp incident took place noti fied contacts FAA immediately acknowledged problem aberration typical behavior AMA members situation handled low-key fashion lucky AMA HQ personnel work several FAA Washington staffers well having contact needed FAA regional offices Through Washington bureau AMA has become involved educational department headed Philip Woodruff Phil pro vides great leadership staff working aggressively reach goal set Administrator Admiral James Busey attract ing more young people aviation career past year invited part Aviation Career Educa tion ACE session FAA Headquarters occasion select group high school students enrolled pro gram called week orientation classroom setting able present case model aviation its lessons use examples famous aviators/astronauts started careers model building flying chance speaker preceded Administrator himself pleased see AMA working staff providing support contacts like permit AMA work protect interests membership keep flying refer back August 1990 issue Model Aviation page 91-92 will see FAA Administrator acted CD banquet Smithsonian Institution expansion kick-off dinner table dinner given Delta Dart fly end evening great enjoyment guest Incidentally 1991 FAA conducted 17 ACE programs 1992 agency plans have program 50 states Maybe club can get involved help contact closest FAA office inquire So yes AMA does work you dont always see specific activity Jerry Hawkins President Winnebago R/C Flyers Inc sent nice letter some newspaper clippings Oshkosh Northwestern re porter Angie Venturini gave club real boost story about its move new location change involved 800 club man-hours 96 acre site club leases property county $1 per year bad However club does donate lot labor hours indicated above Adjacent new field cemetery club has adopted community service project As now know clubs adopt piece highway Wisconsin chartered club looks after cemetery members clip trees cut grass pick up trash make place look presentable getting high marks county administration effort Future plans field call adding safety fencing improving parking area planting some flowers erecting flagpole [0cated near County Fairgrounds club gets lot spectators club hopes add bleachers some day accommodate visitors Winnebago R/C Flyers recently named Club Month Model Airplane News magazinea nice achievement club newsletter Oshkosh Bound full building tips club news sched ule information some excellent cartoons Colonel Bob Thanks Jerry input pleasant letter sent Rhode Island Aeromodelers sent some nice information about its club project Based Bristol Rhode Island club activities chair man Michael Viscosi provided details get national TV exposure Work Easter Seal Society end Rhode Island Aeromodelers held First Annual RIC Flying Circus donated proceeds Society day-long event featured biplanes Pattern planes Helicopters static displays construction exhibits lots open flying sprin kled between Fund-raising efforts included raffle prizes donated Lloyd Randolphs Telemaster pulls banner during Flying Cir cus opening ceremony club local hobby shops Spectators could buy flight time buddy box set-up club trainer aircraft use throughout day Concessions did land office business parking fees added total club decided advance proceeds would go Easter Seals campaign photos can see symbolic presentation check $1001 Plans next year already underway What great way get lo cal support publicity Clouddusters RIC Club Milan Illinois lucky club club formed 1986 three members mid-1991 36 active fliers threethats right threeflying fields Larry Stone good enough send copy club newsletter plus newspaper story story featured color photo good write-up club its activities Club members come throughout Quad Cities area recent site acquisition Rock Island County Fair grounds have free use property unless some other major event scheduled annual Fair stock car race calendar club returns its two other fields long ago some club members took aircraft local school Moline Getting involved schools good PR club has taken advantage relationship County Fairground Manager reflected no-cost privilege have use site Carol Loretz staff writer Argus interviewed several club members came up good article overall tone very positive indicated aeromodelers well ac cepted community As flying sites become harder harder obtain retain cer tam parts country being recognized respected part community becomes more important Yourpublic im age has positive need known local ficials can approve deny request flying privileges no matter new field existing field Once public opin 80 Model Aviation RIA members John Galvin Pete Dreyer Lloyd Randolph Steve Winter Steve Shriner Denise Winter Barbara Palmateer Geoff Beven Mike Viscosi Bill Barnowski kneeling Mike McGrath Matt Walter symbolic check completes picture Check presentation ABC affiliate Channel 12 shown national networkSi OO1 Shown Jack Palmateer Pete Dreyer Walter Cryan Channel 12 News Anchor Mike Viscosi Bill Barnoweki Andrew Dreyer front ion turns against you can kiss field goodbye ways can develop understanding sympathy have expounded pages times clubs unwise get involved about club Have good publicity lately Let know next month Cliff Adkins assists another Peachtree student Delta Dart con struction Mike McGowan head instructor smiles shows off completed Delta Dart AMA Cub photos page should have appeared November 1991 issue Model Aviation photos Fayette Flyers AdoptA-School program mentioned page 141 January 1992 81 AMA SINCE 1936 GRAND OPENING OF THE NATIONAL AEROMODELING FLYING FACILITY MUNCIE INDIANA JUNE 13141992 Watch Model Aviation National Newsletter Further Details Retired Delta Airlines Captain Hank Frese working Amanda Jones Peachtree Elementary School THE 1991 CHARLES HAMPSON GRAN ISCHOLARSHIP FUND Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has awarded 1991 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund five university students academic excellence civic responsibility modeling ac tivities $20000 fund distributed among Mark Cantarella Joel Grasmeyer Raymond Jungmann Andrew Kenedy James Stewart assist education According Bob Underwood Scholarship Committee chairman five selected because exemplify spirit Charles Hampson Grant aeromodeling full-scale aviation pioneer Like Mr Grant young men doers Underwood said have enjoyed great success academics participated ex tracurricular activities displayed true sense civic responsibil ity hope contribution will help become leaders chosen field community Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania received $2000 freshman studies Economics Political Science George Washington University Washington DC An avid RC sport flier Mark participates fun flys also uses Telemaster 66 give flight demonstrations lessons scout community groups past member Simi Valley California Fliers current member Chester County Pennsylvania RC Club As 40 student B Reed Henderson High School West Chester Pennsylvania Mark involved Student Govern ment Association National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society school newspaper debate team also active Catholic Youth Organization Boy Scouts Senior Patrol Leader Joel Grasmeyer freshman Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana studying Aerospace Engineering Grand Rapids Michi gan native received $6000 scholarship fund Joel world-class Free Flight modeler member United States Junior Free Flight Team competed World Championships Yugoslavia also enjoys RC Sailplane CL Stunt CL Combat flying As member Grand Valley Michigan RC Club Western Michigan Free Flight Club has taken part school demonstrations assisted students developed interest modeling An outstanding student Calvin Christian High School Grand ville Michigan Joel listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Soci ety four years track team debate team ski club Other activities included Civil Air Patrol Grand Rapids Astro nomical Association Grand Rapids Audubon Society Raymond jungmann Buckholts Texas awarded $3000 freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Texas A&M University College Station An avid RC modeler Raymonds recent accomplishment scratch-built Roun Tuit member Milam County Texas Aeromodelers regular participant flight demonstrations local contests Raymond graduated valedictorian CH Yoe High School Cameron Texas National Merit Semi-Finalist twoyear member National Honor Society also active member 4-H Future Farmers America FFA During holiday season spreads cheer visiting local nursing homes singing Christmas carols Andrew Kenedy junior Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy New York received $3000 Florence Kentucky native has dou ble major Aeronautical Engineering Biology ranked top student university Andrew enjoys building repairing models recently complet ing construction first Pattern ship also has scratch-built Italian Fibrini T-34 Mentor enjoys instructing beginners participating static displays contests serves secre tary treasurer aeromodeling club college 1989 graduate Boone County High School Florence Ken tucky Andrew has received nearly 60 awards certificates accomplishments academics music athletics has studied played classical guitar 12 years also member hockey teams won several state titles Andrew Kenedys photo will appear next month James Stewart Missou Ia Montana awarded $6000 com mittee freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Iowa State University Ames James has diverse interest model aviation has built flown gas-powered Electric models RC Gliders Helicopters Free Flight models member Big Sky Aeromodelers sists beginners participates various club meets contests First class Sacred Heart High School Missoula Montana James involved variety school activities member National Honor Society four years Academic State Team three years also involved Student Gov ernment Association debate team math science clubs athletic interests included track cross country boxing teams Eagle Scout participated Annual Christmas Food Drive VISION community service class sisted elderly Continued page 83 82 Model Aviation Muncie Back 1960s first envisioned Academy-owned facility considered designing complex building house Headquarters museum flying site dream almost came fruition Springfield Ohio the late 1970s number reasons decided build Headquarters facility Reston Virginia put flying site idea hold As AMA grew assumed larger role national modeling activ ity need site reconsidered So after widely publicizing intentions established Site Acquisition Committee scoured country suitable site did choose Muncie two principal reasons Mun cie physically center population United States fact 60 percent US population lives within 600 miles Muncie means large percentage AMAs membership has relatively easy access events held site Second Muncie did find community firmly committed supporting relocation operation has greatly eased burden packaging properties several different owners securing purchase fair market price obtaining proper zoning easing concerns facilitys neighbors providing financial support etc want national flying site will certainly ease burden hosting Nationals once site has developed its full potential will also allow us make money opera tion rather lose money often case fact Na tionals currently conducted such burden almost hooves us discontinue event unless have tenable site arrangement Muncie will certainly site Nationals 1992 Scale World Championships already scheduled Muncie site will available kinds events expect have waiting list its use Such events expected pay own costs plan host national symposia Already works flyin/symposium noise reduction held spring 92 Aeromodeling research cannot done Reston also ing planned Most important however national aeromodeling center fo cus growth acceptance public activity similar what EAAs Oshkosh facility does want American public view aeromodeling thriving quality activity confi dent center will greatly aid image investment future also intent eventually locate Headquarters functions Muncie using equity Reston ease transfer Once activities place cohesive efficient operation will possible anticipate reducing yearly overall operating costs Beyond Muncie intent invest sites across country resources will allow certainly possible provide site club plan use resources leverage site acquisi tions whenever possible Certainly greater public acceptance large part leverage will help convince local authorities meet needs modelers through use public lands have evidence such acceptance exists intend build success AMAs Marketing Department Reston can supply materi als can also meet local authorities needed help ac quire flying sites also aggressively market aeromodeling media So invest single site rather sites time simply honest opinion can achieve profound long-term benefit funds available doing way re alize somethose immediate desperate need sitemay disagree premise Council certainly sympa thizes feeling convinced long term course have taken will have best long-term benefit AMA Dues Adjustment Council recently made some adjustments membership rates two primary reasons 1 The rates place some categories simply werent paying costs processing membership applications some instances did adequately cover benefits received 2 Because members opt receive Model Aviation de cided stop publishing separate copies AMA News section sent no publication categories actions will give magazine higher quality mix AMA other news restraints finite AMA News section will able produce better magazine save overall publi cation costs never attempt cover up sugar-coat dues crease some categories some irate letter-writers have claimed Council conducts its business according by-laws em power Council set reasonable dues rates well conduct other business Obviously want maintain organization healthy serves its members best ability does hurt accused dastardly underhanded practices few members have claimed have never seen instance tenure AMA Council works hard remun eration Council members modelers just like cer tainly have best interests modelers heart poll membership item business could never accomplish anything Council has same problems legislative bodies have country understanding will people represent same time working common good have look whole picture rather dividual hardships really think membership would vote dues increase course Its like taxes nobody likes taxed necessity government provide ser vices need spite increase dues rates small percentage AMA members money spend membership whale bar gain insurance benefits alone provide liability accident death theft insurance paltry sum club flying field property owner also covered have just received renewal notice FAA $250000 p01 icy covers accident death riding certified air plane no others costs over $200 above beyond cost membership categories received rate increase Senior Cit izens Im Ive received letters accusing us dastardly things Some claim will have give up hobby because dues increase have hard time believing want best bargain can get everything spend money mod elers getting terrific bargain Try getting much insurance such low cost anywhere else dont think should subsidize some membership catego ries would unfair rest membership did crease dues Open category far largest seg ment membershipLi ScholarshipCont pg 82 Additionally Joel Grasmeyer James Stewart awarded $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Scholarship Fund fund sponsored Toledo Weak Signals AMA-chartered club given top candidates Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund Continued page 84 January 1992 83 PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 go again Before column done Ill surely ac cused lawyer-bashing dont know explain situation some people interpreting way Frankly have lot respect legal profession its system luris prudence have little trouble short its system allows abuse have trouble dealing law yers themselves lawyers apply system clients greatest advantage Sometimes may seem unfair its necessarily lawyers fault working Id want loophole explored decide would advantage after thats what am paying subject month new waiver AMA members re quired sign membership application renewal applica tions hardly hit mailboxes hell-raising started number people seem have difficulty understanding what waiver says some have misinterpreted saying insurance coverage has eliminated case read carefully will find waives right sue AMA itself negligence has absolutely nothing insurance coverage ability potentially recover da mages another AMA member under AMA insurance cover age waiver reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aer onautics Incorporated liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused negligence will stop right now read again will see doesnt have anything insurance What says wont hold AMA self responsible accident suffer personal injury property damage alleging AMA negligent An example would buddys RC trainer went out control hit causing severe injuries could still po tentially recover damages under AMA insurance could additionally sue AMA negligence pro tecting accident grounds alleging negligence against AMA could nearly anything failure provide cage protect failure require fail-safe equipment wherein throttle would automatically retard resulting lessening severity grievous injuries client honor al lowing use frequencies known used other services extremes go far have someone able proclaim AMA negligent failure control automobiles parking lot chartered club involved accident fact AMA itself no control situation seems matter little seems matter AMA has deep pockets waiver attempt protect future insurance being jeopar dized cases attempt hold AMA directly liable seek damages AMA itself limited insurance cov erage total assets AMA itself AMA membership organization its members have put lot hard-earned money insurance program AMAs off ic ers elected members doing level best see insurance plan along other assets AMA reality belong its members thats protected allow assets become victim cases whole insurance plan will fall suspect entire hobby/sport model aviation could fall AMA must protect its assets order able continue protect personal assets limit insurance coverage right continue enjoy pas time So far column shouldnt have upset too lawyers audience now.. age-old saying goes some thing like have lawyer have opinion have two have argument Waivers tricky things write openers waivers usually governed laws individual state Therefore need certain language ensure effec tiveness varies state state hand courts seem tend enforce waivers written legalese language indecipherable common man other hand like claim cornerstone enforcement signed waiver whether individual signing understood what signing Its epitome Catch 22 Making matters complicated fact states dont have specific statutes regarding waivers usually rely case law determine validity laymens terms best can understand describe previous court case de cided issue enforceability waiver has set prece dent therefore decision effect becomes law Future pending cases same set facts would ruled same way based law Please bear gets complicated key por tion above portion sentence says same set facts general facts generally changed precedent applicable case must heard its own merits read involving dollars As can well ima gine precedents have set some states appear contradict other have involved fact pattern very slightly different writing waiver important try evaluate set words have found effective enforced previous case ones werent state different some com promise necessary certain words key states waiver worded effective way legal sense comes quite long approaching full page also faced decision whether include club site owner waiver As can see adoption liability waiver compli cated process cannot taken lightly motion made Executive Council adopt waiver purposely did present copy pro posed waiver fact hadnt seen myself rather asked approve waiver developed lawyers warned would quite long approximately full page made no pretense trying hide anything rather expressed concern document presented amateur editing doc ument would result its being made less effective legal sense would have admit would have guilty anyone editing thats purposely hadnt seen document EC passed motion cant remember what margin off running attorneys presented waiver HQ inclusion 1992 renewal package HQ staff concerned sheer size document would create situation people might renew HQ initiated rewrite What evolved two waiv ers first single sentence waiver printed renewal application second longer sanctioned events attorneys have agreed it attitude re write could dilute effectiveness waiver somewhat acceptable think HQ wrong change waiver statement can understand concern could have nega tive effect renewals Its classic case deciding what im portant selling product case memberships protect ing yourself future lawsuits Only time will tell predict subject will re-visited lot future few may have recently received Alert Regarding Insur ance Coverage letter AMA member attorney letter based upon misunderstanding language intent waiver see above reference two attorneys after con versation yours truly has acknowledged misunderstand ing letter stated Based representations intent waiver part Statement have come realize interpretation put Alert incorrect sometimes may seem AMAs EC stumbling around dark can assure working hard best interests mind few decisions clear cut easy may appear someone hasnt heard sides argumentIZ Scholarship Cont pg 83 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund established 1987 memory Grants achievements full-scale model avi ation Scholarship applicants must high school graduates cur rently enrolled university program also required have involved some type modeling activity within past three years Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee approved AMAs Executive Council Further information concerning AMAs scholarship programs can obtained contacting AMA Headquarters Scholarship Applica tions 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750EZ 84 Model Aviation exciting events have keeping office busy month An operational plan budget have developed AMA-hosted Scale World Championships next August Various de tails concerning cost entry housing transportation site formation presented FAI Paris November Meanwhile 1992 AMA operational budget prepared office delivered Finance Committee September Assembling annual budget AMA no easy matter hours spent department heads reviewing year-to-date ex penses projected 1991 expenses comparing cost projec tions conditions following year Service maintenance contracts insurance policies utilities taxes supply costs airfare increases among wide variety expenses taken account budget prepared reviewed several times detail submitted Finance Committee later meets HQ review entire process Finance Committee meeting Sat urday October 12 successful twelve-hour affair now re vised copy 1992 AMA budget will presented AMA Ex ecutive Council November 9 final approval lot time has spent Scale World Champion ships HQ has made considerable efforts continue reviews operations improvements procedures Meanwhile time has devoted reviewing overseeing development AMAs property Indiana addition monthly review construction companys work date constant flow grant applications easements secure permits obtain schedule maintain During past month planning meeting held 1992 National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Next paid visit Reno-style Air Races California way very successful Congratulations CD John Elliott Following event just 140 miles away served jury member F2D team trials Vacavilleanother successful event Congratulations CD John Salvin Another project has required attention last 30 days preparation agenda November Executive Council meeting information architect John Hunton have reviewed finalized input development Muncie site endeavoring price schedule improve ments asked Special Interest Groups AMA members around country above addition full-time job managing supervising AMA HQ operations briefly mentioned Nationals planning meeting 1992 Na tional Model Airplane Championships will held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts June 20-29 Westover AFB able accommodate events means will return com bined Nationals format sincere thanks Special Inter est Group representatives AMA members attended meeting worked hard select various flying site locations determine optimum flight schedule events will third Nationals held Westover other two among largest Nationals ever held 1992 Nationals ex pected larger AMA members happy re turn Westover recall 83 85 Nationals excellent championship events writing 1992 renewal process well under way re newals mailed last week September end first full week October over 24000 renewals re ceived HQ Fifteen percent renewals took advantage Renew-for-2 option between 1000 6000 applications ar rived day renewals being handled HQ use outside service lockbox expect work some overtime order keep up renewals avoid delayed ser vice members good news year AMA members seem inclined remember sign renewal application Last year several thou sand dollars spent postage return applications sig natures less positive news apparently some con fusion over three minor items first involves confusion between Eye-Denta card Vision Wear card Vision Wear card gives AMA members discount purchasing eyeglasses mailed AMA members license card Eye-Denta card thick plastic AMA membership card can used fre quency clip Vision Care card free Eye-Denta card costs $10 Another irritant new Youth Membership rate $14 cludes subscription ModelAviation magazine letters have indicated members dont have problem paying $14 Juniors simply want second copy Model Avia tion Upon hearing second subscription may sent school library members choice problem disappears cases may premature suspect Executive Council re view will take place shortly possibility Family membership family being same name same address will offered renewal small problem end can help some cases AMA member signs signature portion renewal form mails alone cases have no name no address no AMA number no check no credit card number trace piece paper signature scrawl have no way knowing renewal whether payment has received whether its free renewals being set aside Seen above road being built through Muncie site begin ning northwest part site winding through exit midpoint eastern border large cleared portion center first flying site parking lots feel cases have heard AMA three weeks please call write membership department case make sure fill name ad dress renewal form end September made visit Muncie Indiana check construction progress quality work ironwork place building process being closed Additionally roadway final grade being prepared surfacing able first time drive road constructing stand first AMA flying site took breath away realize fully no way photographs videos writing may column could make anyone else fully appre ciate size scope project AMA must everything within its ability get members site can appreciate firsthand has previously mentioned magazine National Newsletter videos will Grand Opening cel ebration site next year mention black-tie Dedication Dinner Saturday night Grand Opening weekend However after experiencing site having op portunity visualize its scope own thinking has changed fully intend go next meeting AMA Executive Coun cil ask format Saturday night dinner changed buying tickets securing guest speakers etc open informal celebration free members sincerely believe Continued page 88 January 1992 85 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Overhead shot showing iron work up new Muncie Museum building ConnecOcut Maine Massaduselts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vmoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1826 Duxbury MA 02331 hI 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33Ash StTownsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 MC McGoffin 8 Robinson St Hoohon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 Hiyh St Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator GeonQe Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Championship Unlimited RC Races months column will pri marily devoted because first its type held Madera California airport October 3-6 1991 pilot air craft licensed qualify order race done Thursday Friday actual races held Saturday Sunday aircraft competing $25000 cash prizes modeled after aircraft qualified race unlimited ra ces Reno maximum weight 55 pounds fueled ready take-off no restrictions engines different types used Wingspan least 100 scale out lines maintained three classes Gold Silver Bronze Qualifying times used determine class aircraft would fly course went around three pylons measured Times varied about 75 mph 135 mph attrition rate air craft quite high must remembered much equip ment technology event being used first time landing gear seemed give fliers considerable trouble event sponsored Cliff Adams Tom Easterday very professionally done Tom Cliff people assisted deserve considerable credit creating very successful event able stick around Sundays activities dont have final resultsD Left right Tern Parola Loraine Hartranft Kelly Hartranft three staff handled administrative duties competitor re ceived plaque Loraine holding Reno racer Dreadnought type aircraft model rac ers patterned after However models P 51s various versions A-26 Douglas Invader owned Bill Hempel seemed have con siderable trouble left engine airplane still flew very well engine pilot flew airplane Gold Class 86 Model Aviation model Dreadnought being preparuu nor quatinying nis before shot after shot model Dreadnought i-n- iger ust owned David Bridi aircraft transported forced pick favorite airplane event would probably beautiful seemed verywell prepared Unfortunately another before picture Bonnie Wilber Barb Krafft admiring trophies Trophies along cash awarded First Second Third class Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Ditnbar WV 25064 Nelsen Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathswsy 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Macmu OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendate Ave Maple OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweil Cl Bensatem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency coordinator John Coole 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Foil PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Todays youthHow interest model aviation ques tion has reviewed numerous times local district na tional modeling groups District Ill attempting provide some stimulus problem As mentioned last months column Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters scheduled provide model-based seminar Pennsylvanias technology teachers ef fort will provide information suggestions using model aero nautics classroom early October District Vice President attended aero space seminar Penn State University program sponsored Johns Hopkins University directed toward recruiting gifted stu dents college aerospace programs students exhibited unbe lievable interest expertise aerospace programs Penn State students displayed some college activities cluded program called Ecsel challenge class de sign build full-scale soaring aircraft doing model aircraft will extensively used design evaluation Several innovative ideas will evolve thiswatch updates club can become involved education special program di rected toward science technology industrial arts would receive positive recognition almost school administrators Several districts clubs already provide programscan help Several months ago computerized bulletin board Mi ami RC Club mentioned board appears very worth contains some great graphics can now reached new telephone number 513 426-4050 Use BBS free hours Monday through Thursday 600 pm micni1t 600 pm Friday through Sunday midnight July 21 date Johnstown RC Clubs Invitational FunFly Picnic tenth consecutive year club has graciously invited areas RC clubs fun-filled day flying food fun Special guest AVP Jay Mealy Clearfield ad dition offering unlimited use beautiful flying site Johnstown club provided food drinks attending Allegheny RC Specialties provided prizes folqwing pictures expose event above information supplied Jim Duncan Indiana Flyers Club gesture thanks hospitality Johnstown Great idea Jim Mall shows very positive winter activity Keystone Radio Control Society Hummelstown Pennsylvania utilizes Colonial Park Mall Harrisburg its event effort shown Henry Spanglers Frank Sheesleys pictures Tamecats built Bill Morris Jim Nowak Jim Enterline Frank Sheesley August 10 1991 Central Penn Hobbies Starhawk Mfg spon sored fun fly West Shore Flying Clubs field Harrisburg little twist contest Central Penn Hobbies held beauty contest Starhawk poster girl winner moved Atlantic City try Eastern Miss Starhawk title Below Dave Bush stands center beauties left right Nancy Samento Missy Goodling Dave Bush Summer Smith Stacy Price Besides beauty contest great fun-fly contest evolved Bob Rachauss picture shows some contest activity May Santa bring things fly January 1992 87 Keystone Tamecats Honest Jim Nowaks Gee Bee Central Penns beauty contest Johnstown boys Hangar talk Fun-fly activity Happy holidays Flying sites Academy continues grow growth comes need flying sites clubs addressing need achieving great results question have answer obtain field Just what will club piece land goal hack grass strip out land cut little bit grass task quite simple truly wish make flying site have bit consider before completing site much can much will cost club District IV has some answers may benefit East Duplin Model Aviators located area Beulaville North Carolina has what just may ways best facility District facility has cost club members very little ex cept lot hard work club members abilities have used generate lot community support wasnt case having piece public property provided model aircraft use has great influence club goes thing have county both provide landfill make improvements quite another thing own Various fund-raising efforts donations businesses have made possible make improvements otherwise fairly commonplace flying site club has running water electricity field has enabled have clubhouse meetings other activities clubhouse insulated air conditioned well furnished includes two full rest rooms well-equipped lunch counter food preparation area field has grass runway ample pit area impound shelter chain link fence runs full length flight line includes something unique model aircraft field club sold advertising plates mounted along fence part campaign build site plates sold one-time charge type campaign made possible build outstand ing field Visitors area ought contact Bryson Houston di rections pay club visit will see can improve own facility Bryson can reached PO Box 324 Beulavlle NC 28518 Its well worth taking look option forming associations clubs especially met ropolitan areas becoming very important asset looking flying sites being done Northern Virginia Maryland North Carolina excellent statewide organization time has recent talk re-forming Virginia mak ings such group too faded away thrust two earlier groups coordinate activities especially contests ra tionale having such groups now obtain flying sites local group such Northern Virginia Association Model Aviation Clubs excellent body have dealing county city officials group can have advisors differ ent categories interest spokesperson responsible neg otiations follow manner get best planning avoid dissension dealing political body awful lot good land out could using problem convincing authorities best user land exactly large association can vital importance Any time can bring large numbers together have much better opportunity success Make sure plans complete make presentation options covered certain everyone understands cost labor coming projects developed Cooperation works both directions present state economy could some benefit clubs should take look local situation see just what status park land other public property time Some land may use because cuts personnel services have prevented adequate maintenance club may able ex change maintenance contract usage rights Check out club successful its efforts obtain flying site should document procedure Send AMA Headquar ters help build up file methodology point may come could added updated Flying Site Handbook data could put together manner would greatly simplify work clubs future Flying sites undoubtedly critical area concern model aviation Clubs need contact Marketing/PR group Geoff Styles Headquarters ques tions come up topic An abundance material personal assistance available Geoff has working rapport federal state organizations FAA UAV meeting about UAVs will held Washington Several years ago topic came up some discussion about line would drawn between model aircraft UAVs Nothing came time appeared some models would overlap realm UAVs come under FAA control would very desirable us Geoff Styles has invited attend upcoming meeting Several committees will established look overall picture will go unknown Geoff has excellent relationship FAA interests coincide FAA both have vested interest avi ation flight safety Much UAV program today owes lot its model aviation heritage Aircraft design engine development ra dio control systems flying techniques have roots model aviation could use term miniature however accurate today have aircraft comparable size weight UAVs Anyway watch information subject Geoff Academy Sound Cont pg 79 never comes cost manufacturers large gas en gines dont provide adequate mufflers engine offer aftermarket items manufacturer person can read ily design test market efficient muffler engine should demand done aftermarket also somewhat lacking interim will need purchase units pro vide good exhaust sound-level suppression alternative make own custom unit advan tage can customize particular installation need large propellers better fit requirements ef ficiency low sound levels will become apparent bet ter mufflers provided still looking information classes mufflers both manufactured home-brew will proposals next Executive Council meeting offer some incentive advances technology Drop us note have some thoughts get ting quiet Executive Director cont pg 85 should everything power get people site firsthand think time quit talking start doing site will wonders AMA model building flying country will demonstrate hobby viable sport recreational activity As springboard other regional sites model cities counties states Muncie site will significant figure growth aeromodeling Yes still nay-sayers detractors Some people odds either selection site develop ment property same ones back 1982 said AMA should continue rent property downtown Washington DC should waste money buying property Reston Vir ginia Time has proven Virginia purchase stroke genius facility Virginia has leveraged occasion provide AMA membership liability insurance beginning see recurrence 1982 crisis mentality itself American phenomenon mentality usually volves self-proclaimed advocacy group probably wellmeaning perhaps obsessed perceived problem licen ses itself perform study presents problem other members and/or club newsletters Print journalists informed new crisis letters editor begin appear other maga zines point advocacy proclaim grass roots movement demands changes problem crisis-mongering places priorities exaggerated problems important ones sparks ques Continued page 90 88 Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Norlh Carolina / Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT rd Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidenis Robert E Bahera 117 Dtis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 OtO-035e Bob Champine 205 riptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rich Christoph 1348 Comberiand Dr Harrisorborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doo Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 10809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27020 Freseecv Ceeritinater Paul Yacobecci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5086 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puarto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszenacz 3626 Raschwocd Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola R 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St Giboonoille FL 33534 Guotavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Guapsabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard jaclrson 2118 Thorolee Dr. N Charleston 50 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brock Girde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Teny Rirnerl 367 Orange Ave Baidrels FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Freqoency Coordinator Bornio Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Emergency I elected represent terests District V members Recently Council motion passed requiring Jun iors family pay $14 instead $7 thus receive Model Aviation magazine though another identical issue al ready being sent Open member same family Thus two issues will show up same house month necessary example Terry Martin Birmingham tells doesnt need two mags month Hes sending eight-year-old sons dues old $7 rate avoid losing good future members infuriating present Open members am agenda next Council meeting attempt change inequity An important new AMA Associate VP has assigned Mobile area help serve south Alabama Eugene Mathis Daphne Alabama member BARCS club has agreed help out Eugene P 40 fighter pilot WW II also flew B-29s retired Colonel flying B-47s has RC since 1957 last weekend Ive driven first Mont gomery Alabama Atlanta cover fun-flys report week end before drove Fort McCIellen visit Control Line Stunt contest Sunday two fun-flys Huntsville other Tullahoma Tennessee day before week before went two contests South Carolina Radio Control Pylon Race Quickie 500 Greenville South Carolina Quarter-Scale Giant affair Thats seven contests three weeks Dont ask maybe Im like friend Reggie Key awa just like really big prob lem need four pages mag month show whats going Pictured above happy familyoriented group involved Control Line Stunt snapped Fort McClellen Ala bama little girl middle Brandi Garrison standing next mother Tammy Husband David holding Cody Garrison Dondi front holding legendary Nobler model attended Lee Websters Tullahoma Ten nessee Free Flight affair August 24 Lees affair gets bigger year people show up fly Everybody runs contest fun-fly knows has headquarters somewhere field rec ords kept heavy deci sions no appeal earth made Lee Websters heart beat headquarters keeps contest go ing like supposed go Pictured above Mattie Schulz Molly Webster running everything sight So much whos first/in charge/running things meet couple weeks ago ran very good friend seen 15 years Mr Gail Jacobson Atlanta Last time saw Gail awarding Atlanta RC Club AMA Award Excellence currently highest award AMA has chartered club couple weeks after Free Flight contest Lee Webster held another RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly also Tullahoma dif ferent site dignified woman left Miss Lucy Ann LeMaster Sheffield Al abama has crowded Mr John Bar tlebaugh Gallatin Tennessee Both Lee Websters first annual Giant Fun Fly Tullahoma Tennessee Al Newton Man chester invited Everybody good time August 311 drove Panama City Flor ida get report Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Labor Day Jumbo Fly-In Meet Carolyn Manning Don Moody Hollywood Florida Greenville South Carolina Quickee 500 Py- very very successful tly-in Everybody Ion RC Race Don has Rossi 40 little fun fun family relaxing beairplane told will go 150 mph hind biplane Meet Jodie Jay 13 calls plane Moody Special John Juchniewicz Lynn Haven Florida January 1992 89 ts mass Iauncn ott UoIIIwocKs Lee weosters annual i-ree -tigno contest ugus Tullahoma Tennessee Everybody lets go same time last down wins Lee has actively involved sponsoring/CDing FF contest exactly 30 years stant snap chucking same time following important modelers participating including limited Tom Hepler George Perryman John Blair Wayne Brock Dick Hall Mike Hines Randall Hopkins Carl Loehle Dr George Shacklett Marc Smith OC Stew art Bob Thoren dont see George Batiuk anywhere better include Georges name safe dont want George mad Whenever speak Radio Control ban quet always tell RC enthusiasts theres nothing Free Flight just wind em up let em go won cares Look good time everybody having During Labor Day weekend able attend QSPRAs Rac ing event Ashland Kentucky found kind racing very en joyable airplanes slower through pylons allowing us keep up excitement generated As learned fellas drawback cost Unfortunately model/engine combinations actually cost fly mula 1 Racers Its four-cycle 120 sitting up front Some guys looking using 90 two-cycle engines help decrease some cost Some dont like idea looks like good idea help generate interest needed keep event alive Im sure will figure something out too much fun just dwin dle nothing After left Ashland dropped Morehead Kentucky some Sunday sport flying found several modelers enjoying pleasant afternoon talked lot about models full-size air craft Before visit over volunteered take young lady up ride Cheetah first ride small airplane think real treat Shortly after head home having another great day some really nice people next weekend found Crawfordsville Indiana citys Airport Appreciation Day Sugar Creek guys models display treated visitors some fine flying didnt bring model Cheetah display ramp Amazingly Grumman day Thanks old Charlie did get some flying Granted didnt fly very long sure rusty skills too obvious Besides wanted see Charlie get some flight time Crawfordsville asked see new site re quest quickly accepted given nickel tour place typical site would find rural area plenty room two neatly mowed runways lot corn Need less say club very proud site should Oh yeah owners pretty darned good too understand no rent cant get much better Weekend three spent doing some activities around home locals Lew McFarland has opened new hobby shop airport keep Cheetah spent some time event Saturday Sunday hosted model full-size fly-in kick things off also spent little time fun-fly put Brax ton Flyers few miles up road planned trip Muncie picnic son find model lost cornfield found model lost fine meal Weekend four time make up trip Champaign Illi nois missed earlier year Champaign County RC Club sponsoring Giant Scale fly-in thought would good time get up Boy am glad did event hopping got sky already full models guys came fly spent fine day watching some really good flying Unfortunately leave before pig roast heard quite good Ive trying lose some weight guess its better did leave Hey ever get chance fly fellas fine hosts hope fly-in will first go trips Im often asked what think flying site Needless say club generally proud show off site should Well found best sites Ive seen long time Champaign club operating off old reclaimed landfill about 90 acres area 20 acres main tain Its city-owned far enough out town prevent sound problems lease has token fee dollar per year have lots closely mowed grass two hard-surface runways large pavil ion plenty picnic tables block building has tele phone refrigerator operations large block building used store two tractors plenty room fly over bothering anybody What setup Are proud site bet Thats travel month fact think will slowing down rest year give Cheetah rest need some catch-up modeling get some planes ready next year Mark want good fleet next year Right now old birds getting pretty shabby district has new officer Luther Akemon has taken licopter Contest Board position mentioned few months back Al though relatively new Helicopter competition does fly Helicopters willing learn about administrative side competition has allowed competitors thing out having endure chore voting rules Its best leave some other guy Right Well maybe Luther will give impartial vote always looking matters Welcome aboard Luther Gosh Ive run out words means its photo time couple photos ships showed up mall show hosted Sugar Creek RC Club Crawfordsville Indiana Thanks Richard Shuler sharing us District VP next sign new home Ev ansville RCMAC Evansville Indiana new site now use Executive DirectorCont pg 88 tioning organizations credibility demeans Aca demy managed social fictions social facts hear new crisis modeling public should ask lawyers question Cui bono gains Are advocates knowl edgeable position spotlight effect place Cui Bono Chinese word crisis composed two picture-characters meaning danger other meaning opportunity time discuss concept real property its effect aeromodeling Next month will attempt clarify what owner ship property Reston Indiana means average flierEI 90 Model Aviation Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI VicePresident P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 18061 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettet 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Fienisuant MO 63034 Dub & Scott Justice 156 South Fruezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 16061 21h St Bedford IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jefferson KansasCity MO 64114 BiltZimmer Boo72Varna1L61375 Fr q aency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginuville MO 64037 Heme 19161594-2481 Werk 18161594-7121 Fax 18161594-776 Enough now Its difficult believe four weeks have zoomed its time column again Must because have playing catch up everywhere now health nearing normal now maybe better normal winter also zooming looks like will early too have very little planned build ing bench except Old-lime CL Stunt ship Blue Pants UKdesign flew UK Nationals late 1950s am going fly Stunt Chicopee Nationals try enjoy have received several letters read few newsletters prob lems clubs have members refuse follow field rules include instances repeated flying drinking beer flying over areas designated taboo ignoring frequency control several other actions will have caused loss clubs flying fields have always said recreation very sel dom meet modeler turkey sure take prize So what can AMA clubs heck lot jerking guys AMA membership might aggravate problem ejec tee drives along nearby road transmitter takes some similar destructive action hammer have yet would take look carefully explaining member prob lems associated losing field maybe research possi bility legal action Ho-hum Anyone out some addi tional suggestions District Seven patches now available AMA HQ will looking reasonable source decals follow next year can proud being first district individual patch can follow matching decal Nope will get t shirt cap business have calls letters concerning increase Junior Senior Senior Citizen membership rates mostly con cerning problem extra copies Model Aviation house Well can take advantage surplus magazine problem donating local school institution choice Sim ply send note AMA HQ Membership Department state want 1992 subscription magazine sent ______ name Membership Department will take care will recognized recipient informed transaction will helping promote hobby locality Art Slagle looking site Michigan hold NSS Cham pionships have suggested contact clubs mailing have site available send note can pass Art years contest trail has ended except few winter events Indoor ones rolling along Jim Tesen Indian City Presi dent planning hold Pattern seminar Novice Sports man classes going hold low-key event February 2 Taylor Michigan helping him information call 313 479-4328 will sending mailing local clubs well visited Muncie site few weeks ago its well its way Boy road onto General Purpose flying site over mile long its within site roof being screwed onto 25000 sq ft Museum building extremely exciting see air amount dirt being scraped moved see still acreage waiting reworked near future will heck fine modeling site can show whole USA world important modeling necessary rec reational educational activity letter AMA HQ followed up members idea forming associations increase local power clubs Strange thing immediately wondered AMA HQ has have no less seven associations district AMRCC being vogue over 25 years So seems logical HQ should have tap listing associations districts further help modelers Im going push get Reston few weeks District Roundup Detroit RCC has neat section its Motor City Ex haust Bob Kuczynski relates history club lly have Denny Sunbeam newsletter Sudbusters Uh garbage production Tigers Tail Bald Eagles View Fennville Flying Tigers Nuff said tric fliers can contact Ken Myers 1911 Brashaw Ct Walled Lake Ml 48390 Laird puts out Ann Arbor Falcons newsletter unique tonguein-cheek commentary events r Valley Flyers have installed sprinkler system field Wayne Hilgart Tom OBrien Wayne Dempze Don Danczyk committeeing has way control help spectators eventsNorm Sorensen spec tator director Michael has generated list FCC licensed sta tions Minnesota published MAAC newsletter other reason have association area e new publication Astrowingology Dan Gilbert Wisconsin Astrowings includes detailed instruction sheet mower Moines Modelaires sent group Woodward State Hospital PR went over first class Ladybird pilot now fly ing Frankenmuth field Congrats Amy Heine E January 1992 91 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bawdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valiey MN 55427 PrAussrance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr. Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 Shorewood Bivd Milwaukee Wi 53211 Jesa Lasik 305 Pstti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr. Waterloo 1A50701 Ron Sears132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mt48054 Freqoency Coordinators IWast Bat Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L East Bert Kelly PD Bax39001Redford Ml 48239 Les Girls Midwest Q500 Karen Veager left now Ex pert Class Kathy Waters middle CD Bob Hisey paI haInr CD Cathy Waters Rex Knepper took First Place Mid nnn Timers lap counters Midwest 0500 Excellent worker turn out Dustin Buescher MARCS Wisconsin Scale Rally Akannas Loensana Nsa Mexico Oetahuma Texas Dick Rotaky immaculate F-86F model model has func tional wheel brakes speed air brakes Dick duplicated closely possible full-scale speed brake system F-Se Including hinge lines angles location geometry actu ator cylinder Works very well model weighs 145 lb pow ered KBV 82 Newark Texas Ninth Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Dawn Buckley Contest Director Mid-Cities RC Club hosted over 80 pilots almost 100 ducted fan models Copeland Field site near Newark Texas fan-fly event still has no rival Some very innovative ideas construction tech niques used models really enjoy seeing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models comparing notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Left Ralph Blase Loxahatchee Florida beautiful Cobra paint job model fantastic have see color appreciate work went paint scheme model powered OS 91 engine Right George Miller Custom RC Air craft new YF-22 Air Force ATF wingspan 52 length model 76 fan unit Byron Rossi 90 enaine Dower Dawn Buckley Contest Director Ninth Annual Greater South west Fan-Fly Yellow Aircraft A-4 Beautiful model Left Bill Rutherford Jimmy Miller A4 powered OPS 82 flight box model sitting work art Bill will build custom flight boxes individuals want something can stand abuse looks good boxes extremely light size cradle legs fold up easy transportation boxes strong can sit Bill will custom paint box suit fancy fact difficult tell whether boxes made metal wood Beautiful workmanship information contact Bill PO Box 160831 Austin TX 7871 60831 tel 328 328-0157 Right Harry Wood Long Beach Califor nia 09-powered MiG 15 model has Kress fan unit pro pulsion Model flew very well Mark Frankel Ardmore Pennsylvania 1A-scaie Skyray model weighs 18 lb uses OS 91 propulsion package Mark really strives make model serious competition machine David Hudson F-i 17A Stealth Jet model Two Pico 80 en gines power Byrojet fans 92 Model Aviation V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District Viii Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chsck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glens Gresees 10224 Keslee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Run Stanlieltt 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Deha St Pasadesa TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Deputy CoordInator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgelon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coorstlnaturs INorthl Joe DuMond 1830 Che Chase Carroliton TX 75006 ISouth tim Ahrunx 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Some scale workmanship went uIcKs I--sw- cocptt strumentation lettering fuselage Don Yockey Fort Worth Texas JHH F9F-4 Panther Pow ered 0S 91 engine driving Dynamax fan unit District doings n will get some pictures report about club ac tivities seems stand out Such following report Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Associated Modelers Colorado put its best foot forward past August hosting air show over 20 teen adult handi-campers counselors Colorado Easter Seal Rocky Mountain Village event held August 10 1991 over 40 Arvada members turning out make spectacular exciting day trip campers counselors enthusiasm effort put forth everyone involved exemplifies spirit Arvada club modeling community program included 90minute air show lunch actual stick time visitors Kadet Seniors trainer systems over no needed pat back know job well done some very worthy people Months planning preceded event people exerted effort above beyond call duty during field clean up week prior special effort put some folks now affectionately referred aquatic weed-whackers During pouring rain relentlessly continued work order dress up Sullivan Field Endless planning meetings practice sessions culminated produce first-class event effort universal support membership families local hobby stores filled gaps weather perfect visitors arrived following brief check-in things got underway campers counselors onlookers treated spectacular air show model planes Helicopters program included barnstorming biplanes Quickie Racers Scale replicas such quarter-scale Fokker tri plane Helicopters Pattern ships Giant-Scale smokers spec tators thrilled simulated dog fights low inverted passes mini-paratroopers awesome aerobatics crowd spoofed time camp counselors participated impromptu flying lesson Transmitter hand counselor received verbal flying instructions ex perienced Arvada pilot secretly maintained control Things appeared nearly hopeless point plane went wild spin erratic flying cured paper sack placed over pseudo-pilots head Much surprise everyone gag ended real pilot joined counselor flight line return plane safe sound During air show program Arvada members also busy giv ing one-on-one instruction campers preparation actual flight Special care courtesy used phys ical ability varied individual Others stood answered questions show progressed finale show cut bit short both Giant-Scale smokers met up unexpected difficulties Byron Christen Eagle went dead stick shortly after takeoff landed safely Midwest Gi ant Sweet n Low managed few blazing fly-bys smoke before very low roll ended rather severe unintentional land ing No disappointed though show rousing success complimentary lunch served up under tents awnings offering welcome break sun Hot dogs beans chips variety soft drinks menu turned out per fect day picnic Sullivan Field Campers counselors pilots helpers amply fed courtesy AAM local restaura teur last count included over 60 people Following lunch several Kadet Seniors rigged trainer systems flight instruction program pilot plus instructor assigned system everyone would get chance fly Campers counselors alike got about five minutes stick time judging excitement thrill eyes well worth effort As person came away flight line received set wings certificate honorary RC pilot rubber band model event recorded cameras awards ceremony copies delivered campers couple days later campers left field vowing return again next year campers counselors heard say best day trip ever exciting rewarding day Arvada Modelers well Planning executing program magnitude worthwhile group close home espe cially fulfilling quiet show gratitude among participants thanks anyone needed feeling pits sto machs done good goes saying AAM will try again 1992 years experience will help make next show bigger bet ter folks Easter Seals would happy effort somehow seems right give 110 percent peo ple deserve hearty thanks contribution years air show So fact would very difficult recognize everyone did get involved aspect equally important greatly appreciated Thank superb job Chairman Air Show Committee Joe Pirozzoli Way go Arvada Associated Modelers excellence Truly club January 1992 93 Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Cirde Arvada CO 80005 FAx 3031 420-1670 CornpuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vtce Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 TomBoyd701 N58thStLincotnNE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendait St. Denver CO 80235 Russ Muter 980 N 3rd Cardson ND 58421 Don Modes 4lOHafl Satins KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Left Camper Mark Deachamp flight team Bill Hunter pilot Bob/Terry Steinborn Right Jim HighfiIl pilots Pat Vachon lends help sticks Left Gary Thompson Monty Haskell help out very special little girl Lisa Kuhn Right Head counselor Andi Reed gets turn Bill Hunter Terry Steinborn Left Lunch Ia Joe Vellas cuisine Right Camper Jason Rossi gets winas Arvadas finest Its happened again sports fansmuch too much fun Since last talked have visited First Annual Reno Hobby Trade Show full-sized Hot Air Balloon Races full-scale Reno race model version Reno race Madera Los Angeles joint club meeting Visalia Fall Soaring Festival finally Finance Committee meeting Reston Theres no way can cover sitting lets have AVP Fritz Harrold report race birds Ill give shot Reno well catch up some neat happenings squeeze can saving Soaring festival next time So further ado herrres Fritz Regg just returned three days First Annual RC Unlimited Air Races hearty congratulations Cliff Adams Tom Easterday putting first-class event Radio Control modelers knew immediately going great event saw souvenir quality 40-page color program weekends events AMA well represented Dis trict Ten VP Regg Executive Vice President Dave Brown District VP Don Krafft Carl Maroney Vince Mankowski Headquarters Great interest AMA shown evidenced ques tions discussions booth given great spot booth orga nizers Racingfantastic Reno year have say Madera exciting Watching pilots race planes time money invested truly awesome some very inno vative cutting-edge-design planes Next year hope see some Pond Racers enteredonly present year flying form number plane crashes Thurs day through Saturday horrific have never seen go Radio failure did seem culprit Mishaps land ing weak landing gear also big Rac ing close dramatic Sunday true movie-type ending Gold race Sunday hat off Rac ers Race organizers District Ten proud Perhaps next year can have event new district flying site Good job Fritz thanks Racers ganizers super event Whatever First Annual Reno Trade Show lacked attendance made up spirit fun facility great location excellent host club ter rific Reno the-biggest-little-town-in-theworld wonderful exciting self fortunate enough catch full-scale Hot Air Balloon Races wee hours Saturday Sunday mornings Five balloons sent up formation prior suns rising balloonists able shoot yellow flame bal loons making light up like jewels sky Theres no way explain feel ing comes over body stand ing middle 150 balloons shapes sizes inflating rising off ground right front face hats off Reno guys Reno Guys would personally like see trade show become premiere event District Ten hobby show nestled tween balloon race culminating full-scale one-and-only Reno Air Race ya havent seen dont know what re missing have just finished mind-shrinking ses sion Finance Committee As come away have very good feeling Dis trict Ten verge owning AMAs first regional flight site connection acting jury member Control Line Combat team selection meet Vacaville Executive VicePresident Dave Brown Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski Special Services Director Carl Maroney visited 240-acre site near Visalia California RC Racing Contest Board guy Gary Hover putting together group clubs area purpose building maintaining first regional flight site AMA site located approximately seven miles north Visalia Road 80 just mile off State Highway 99 closest neighbor dairy farm about mile away area zoned ag riculture currently near maxi mum density site itself partially 100-year floodplain would seriously inhibit future growth area along already maximized zoning density use permit would prevent intrusion noise-sensitive neighbors would sure trouble-free site long time Am excited bet along excitement comes great deal concern site can certainly will serve great assembly place Central California-based fliers competitors will continue serve great place District Ten visit weekend flying re treat will take place day-to day week-to-week flying needs dis trict club officer contact person should have received request club input regard sectioning district future flight sites Please take time express ideas District Ten leaders can continue plan implement favorite pastime flight sites Pictured below photo what has put together far Vi salia Site will notice layout various disciplines sport also possibility overnight accommodations RVs current plans have land purchase included AMA 1992 budget Council meeting No vember subject approval development implementation plan fi nal Council approval would come Jan uary meeting actual purchase devel opment implementation 1 layout what could become first regional site Congratulations F3E Team recently picked meet hosted HSS Club finishers follows First Jerry Bridgeman second Steve Neu third Jason Perrin fourth Bob Sliff fifth Brian Chan sixth Rick Schrameck fin ishers believe top three will compete Bob Sliff nominee team manager once again Good luck guys Gold September 25 found joint meeting Los Angeles area clubs led believe reveal activities around District Ten expense-fund freezing report appearing R/C Modeler Maga zine made believe going informal debate between myself po tential opponent Unfortunately poten tial opponent did withstand trials nominating committee ended up discussing freeze answering ques tions about national flight site Mun cie preceded ripsnorting slide projector report Muncie delivered Dave Peltz meeting well attended over 100 modelers treated presence Exec utive Director Vince Mankowski Barbra Re naud Airtronics much delight world F3B champion Joe Wurtz freezing expenses fiscal mis understanding between myself Head quarters now resolved episode worth space needed write about have questions give call project Muncie steaming ahead believe will mecca model aerodromes proceeding break neck pace feel times perhaps slightly slower pace emphasis regional flying fields would appropriate Time will tell enough just few weeks Friday 11th found winging across friendly sky toward Finance Committee meeting Reston budget calls surplus revenue over expenses capital purchases proposed new year could leave cash shortfall tough months September-October significant problem AMAs assets owned free clear small short-term loan will ad equate get through period time mid-point election process time read issue election will have decided Let just say thank showing inter est AMA voting thank you showing confi dence Its pleasure serving sincerely hope can continue Edge 94 Model Aviation x Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 As have seen new declaration asked sign What trying to protect Academy self lawsuits member law yer read item sat right down fired off letter claimed members no insurance Well wrong ba sic coverage covers suits brought against remains What being removed assets Academy itself Since some lawyers will sue anything within miles event re gardless liability deemed neces sary remove much possible very choice target lawsuits Thinking about number lawyers country proclivities some thought occurred same way re fer herd sheep school fish suppose its glut lawyers Don Anderson asked pass plans swap meet December 7 1000 am 700 pm Marshall Cen ter Rudy Leupke Hall Vancouver Wash ington address 1009 E Mcloughlin Blvd Get rid surplus just time Christmas Fern Prairie Modelers An nual Family Picnic Fun-Fly Septem ber 29 Great food fine weather lot nice folk made super day multi-level fun-fly noon Earl Aune flew new Mustang Jerry Holcomb dem onstrated erector set Helicopter followed Denny Wall guiding high-flying parachutist perfect landing flying camaraderie followed Noted Big Sky Thunderbirds flying off two water sites Also see Duane Feistet went way Arlington NW F-i regionals took eighth place new club started up Snohomish area called SNOR/C Seems dedicated some all-out competition types note SNOR/C club big bird enthusi asts put flying fields sight other unaware other made agreement allows both clubs operate requires strict adher ence frequency plan What happens club members off icers think should contest members generally agree con test announced however con test day comes few members show up help out What Perhaps give up contests altogether maybe re trench Get specific commitments members before contest ever held re fuse start process unless help plen tiful readily available Obviously can problem club also comes district problem potentially good contest situation dropped Snake River Modelers hosted Idaho Scale Squadron meet late September CDed Que Quigley huge success AVP Al Culver has promised pictures Contestants came such far flung places Gooding Idaho Yakima Washington goodly number Boise Baker LaGrande Some Snake River modelers tried hand too Also Kevin Cruson went Cottage Grove tend Pattern meet now group considering Pattern meet next fall Mike Dunphy volunteered motor over Medford hold judges school maybe will see new meet come pass Benton County RIC Club got involved DaVinci Days Celebration held Cor vallis About 20 members participated al though everyone flew didnt fly answered questions managed PR part effort spite very cramped quarters several hundred specta tors shown something about hobby/sport RC modeling Doesnt hurt get involved local celebrations fact helps Second Annual Fun Fliers Contest went very well good weather good competition Mclver nice place fly has nice grove trees cool relief Mclver nice park family-type activities too Everyone seemed enjoy ing themselves CD Roger Wilson kept things moving need congratulate Bob Bennett having reached goal having CD 50 years Now thats amazing downright awe-inspiring Bob has certainly asset District Xl since moved its easy understand did Its just very difficult get handle doing things others length time especially since own life has held difficult stretches nice letter came Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association club has putting biggest spectators standpoint best-attended shows around Usually blessed good weather Ninth An nual Event year no exception Thir ty-five pilots Washington Califor nia brought 41 aircraft fly off Carl Weathers strip near Brooks Oregon Jim Griffin came up Redding California get Furthest Traveled award 4000 spectators mostly local resi dents showed up oh ah club does outstanding job getting word out people come out love show Does wonders local PR kids just like last year candy bomber run about noon Weve got nice shots show thanks Rocky must have very busy CD event assume took pictures didnt have help since some 30 members showed up help out keep things moving First photo shows part 4000-person crowd some aircraft can see Ed Hesss very large Lysander right Bet couldnt have guessed Candy Bomber being held Jay Hop kins couldnt kids get fig ured out real fast may able read it says Tootsie Roll side members make sure littlest kids have chance get some candy plenty go around final CD Rocky Dickersons Keleher Lark Rocky powers -scale version home-built OS 91 Surpass shot can get some idea landing strip 150 x 2800 ft very smooth grass Its neat place fly Best wisnes no ano namily 1-101iday Season may peaceful filled joyD January 1992 95 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DIstrict Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrelt Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomtt 1910 NE 122nd Ave vancouver WA 98664 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vicksburg St. Spokune WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-1 45th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Karlfrom Puyallup Washington brought Marchetti 260 powered ST 3000 Karl won both pilots specta tors Best Show awards Obviously very nice plane e nu erattons Note safety net used along aircraft spectators right Bob Sueing clubs Activities Di rector designated announcer Cottage Industries As mentioned recent issue New York Indoor Times just have come up name complimentary small businesses full part-time devoted producing useful needed up-to-date aeromodeling materials tools kits high quality practical design Whenever cottage industries mentioned cant help slip back time high school English class old Silas Marner bent over loom Thats cottage industries full bloom name meant exactly what said Back what ever century country folk labored day alone homes cottages raw materials brought fin ished pieces picked up term has come down us late twentieth century just doesnt accurately describe vital members hobbys supply system small producers vital us usually leading edge innovation technology couple issues ago mentioned Junior Flight old-line Free Flight rubber-powered flying scale kit producers fallen way behind big producers just have brought kits up-to-date day want good rubber-powered kit buy produced cottage industry manufacturers about readers out sending suggested names replace antiquated cottage industry moniker No con test no prize sincere thank letter Bill Warner agrees did however use term made list such firms could think calls list Cottage Wings Source Guide Bills list updated Sep tember 1991 may have copy sending $1 businesssized SASE Bill Warner 1370 Monache Ave Porterville CA 93257 worthwhile list worthwhile producers Two-Hundred-Thousand Kits Year Recently Don Ross mentioned Paul K Guillow Inc Wakefield MA 01880 confirmed company no longer ad vertises magazines something noticed mentioned produces sells over 200000 flying scale kits annually mar keting through hobby shops discount stores other retail outlets Now thats lot kits manufacturer Guillows lament however company estimated about 80% kits never completedeven worse could have imagined Think 80% unfinished wasted budding modelers down drain modelers will never come AMA members Dont wonder so-called completed models come close flying Guillow asked Don could percentage improved Don Ross has good business arrangement whereby Guillow places its kits advertisement Dons book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes smart business both parties Don says has sold over 1000 books result ads no doubt some readers thus able finish fly Guillow models Needless say recommendation kit producers mod els designed long ago invest re-designing updating kits can fly Flying what about today No longer builders satisfied simply looking things done Models must fly Flying Aces Club FAC Nationals other clubs too magazine articles attest fact such models can fly well Pure simple kit buyers want mod els fly Take look copy old-time advertisement Build display. Build fly gas rubber-power free flight con trol line simple radio control ction features retractable tail wheel drop-able bombs retractable landing gear sliding canopy folding wings movable control surfaces scale figures What lot baloney model designed fly ways can fly well model designed things far too heavy designed fly well remember looking over plans rubber-powered kit Douglas Dive Bomber wasnt rear peg hook rubber See what mean So think old-line manufacturers better get horses re-design models will per centage completed flown models go up 0 Second Edition first edition 5000 copies Don Rosss book Rubber Pow ered ModelAirplanes has already sold out just over two years second edition now print should ready November 11 1991 second edition few changes will published Markowski International met Mike Markowski CIMAS Colum bia University flying session Mike helping Don sell first edition Zenith second bit good news Don will stock 1000 books cover Guillows continued promotion will ship orders right home will sell book $1395 plus $105 postage thats total $15 copy will autographed Send check Don Ross 38 Churchill Road Cresskill NJ 07626 next bit news Don has asked start work new book will begin basic primer left off go much further will cover competition models like Coupe Wake field have chapters C02 Electric small Gas compressed air also materials like Mylar Kevlar carbon fiber others Don will also include complete chapter foam construction may also some new plans enough room Don might sell plans separately package real kicker Ross plans include chapter mod ify Scale kits make models fly Darned doesnt bring us right back manufacturers cleaning up acts rely ing book someone wrote change kits get things fly Ah me. Anyway Don Ross would like Junior Flight readers start send ing him suggestions fix-it ideas sources special materials can contact Don address gave three paragraphs above Three Mini-Sticks heres cottage industries coming right cue supply us Mini-Stick kits Talk about timelessness Ive asked basic questions get started get activity along requests six Mini-Stick plans kits should just thing Lew Gitlows Indoor Model Supply kits have three different de signs box kit contains select color-coded premium balsa least three models design requirements Mini-Sticks plans sheet includes prop jig template full details lots illustrations Kits include Ultra Film covering materials ex cept cement kit costs $995 Standard Quick Cement ideal attaching covering now available steel tip glue gun wire insert $295 Modelers want try own designs will find Mini dual bearings six $4 very helpful An 18-page catalog $1 kit $2 alone Add $3 shipping Mailing address Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Man oh man US Cavalry comes riding over hill just nick time See what mean about misnamed cottage indus tries being vanguard Flying Scale Plans Ive requested Flying Scale modelers mention believe draw up publish sell Flying Scale plans should alwaysrepeat alwaysinclude accu rate three-view draw ing plane involved three-view needed contest doc umentation purposes Such three-views sometimes difficult lo cate other sources designer must have clude usually gaping unused areas plans lack space such three-views left out Designers please take note include all-important accu rate three-view Make plans really fulfill purpose As always keep tail light Ill next month odel Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
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From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents N AMA SINcZE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 2 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above _____________________________2 SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr start months column finishes last months discussion Migrating Combustion Chamber engine Will type engine satisfy types model categories Prob ably type satisfies demand time envisioned some very definite applications Sport Scale fliers should immediate beneficiaries MCC engine can well think big birds would especially acceptable place development whet appetite fact take look next photo Byron Pitts 12-cuin MCC engine swinging 20 x 8 propeller Imagine fully de veloped engine application Look compact size engine mounted Pitts just think about what have hanging front yours above rather con densed simplification full description engine tended gain interest comments device wish thank Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc information Fred ventor patent holder Migrating Combustion Cham ber engine Fred Jeff Erick son flier Phil Gieseking provided briefing flight demonstra tion AMA Executive Council during Council meeting Muncie Flying done airport south end AMA property NACA Technical Report referenced page 110 Sound Model Aeronautics should read 1192 instead 1191 Readers advise report no longer available National Technical formation Service interested muffler design mathe matics please consult Air Force report used reference handbook Air Force Technical Report No AFFDL-TR-76-28 available NTIS apologize error Site studies common request receive letters telephone calls has responding complaints Answers questions handbook recently mailed chartered clubs occasion specific conditions cannot answered book site unique fun damentals still apply becomes matter just use methods answer particular problem good example happened site neighbor made complaint person correspondence site owner raised potential further action Any time tract attention local authorities enter risky area best solution analyze situation immediately come up methods meeting sound levels compatible lifestyles neighbors very first thing need copy local ordinances relat ing sound determine violating laws next step take sound level readings over period time cor onds normal hours operation looking average background ambient sound levels need study record see periods increased lowered ambient sound during time under study information hand can take readings during times aircraft operating question becomes sound level aircraft particular model class model engine type size other factor involved making aircraft measurably audible far above mean ambient sound aircraft Another very important factor distance between offended party can approximate distance rather easily us ing basic math need make some sort sight de termine angle location point under flight path determine what distance Triangulation will provide slant range What data important fact sound sound dont get confused frequency unless local laws specifically relate sound levels frequency audible por tion airplanes sound spectrum probably exhaust note frequency can measure exhaust note quite well using standard properly calibrated sound-level meter models consistently cause noise pollution problems neighbors case will need work aircraft lower sound levels measured field may also have situation becomes mandatory alter flight zone avoid flying too close neighbors property cases will need take both actions greatest offenders individual flies lim its eyeball response no need flying sites would available people would fly power planes closer field Large models have become problem couple re asons simple fact overtime will large models large model flies very well visible last fact causes problem fliers judge distance plane size model well can seen order prop erly control thing individual goes 50-in model 110-in airplane flies point appears same size smaller now flying over least much closer neighbor doubt using large gasoline engine very ineffective muffler guaranteed get neighbors attention Dont give argument because its turning 7000 rpm wont sound bad Loud loud noise level neighbors house high level above ambient main concern An effective muffler absolute necessity use devices nothing exhaust extractors should banned completely fields potential problems exist must control location sound level airplanes Continued page 88 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Director Operations Robert voislavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee nical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 SpecIal Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceaaing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D January 1992 79 AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council U PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 2 Federal Aviation Administration FAA very important contact AMA have Responsible airspace nation FAA could well formulate Federal Air Regulations FARs would ad versely impact activities AMA members As doc ument exercises control over model aircraft operations Ad visory Circular AC 91-57 issued June 1981 need copy please call us testament respect FAA has AMA its members California blimp incident took place noti fied contacts FAA immediately acknowledged problem aberration typical behavior AMA members situation handled low-key fashion lucky AMA HQ personnel work several FAA Washington staffers well having contact needed FAA regional offices Through Washington bureau AMA has become involved educational department headed Philip Woodruff Phil pro vides great leadership staff working aggressively reach goal set Administrator Admiral James Busey attract ing more young people aviation career past year invited part Aviation Career Educa tion ACE session FAA Headquarters occasion select group high school students enrolled pro gram called week orientation classroom setting able present case model aviation its lessons use examples famous aviators/astronauts started careers model building flying chance speaker preceded Administrator himself pleased see AMA working staff providing support contacts like permit AMA work protect interests membership keep flying refer back August 1990 issue Model Aviation page 91-92 will see FAA Administrator acted CD banquet Smithsonian Institution expansion kick-off dinner table dinner given Delta Dart fly end evening great enjoyment guest Incidentally 1991 FAA conducted 17 ACE programs 1992 agency plans have program 50 states Maybe club can get involved help contact closest FAA office inquire So yes AMA does work you dont always see specific activity Jerry Hawkins President Winnebago R/C Flyers Inc sent nice letter some newspaper clippings Oshkosh Northwestern re porter Angie Venturini gave club real boost story about its move new location change involved 800 club man-hours 96 acre site club leases property county $1 per year bad However club does donate lot labor hours indicated above Adjacent new field cemetery club has adopted community service project As now know clubs adopt piece highway Wisconsin chartered club looks after cemetery members clip trees cut grass pick up trash make place look presentable getting high marks county administration effort Future plans field call adding safety fencing improving parking area planting some flowers erecting flagpole [0cated near County Fairgrounds club gets lot spectators club hopes add bleachers some day accommodate visitors Winnebago R/C Flyers recently named Club Month Model Airplane News magazinea nice achievement club newsletter Oshkosh Bound full building tips club news sched ule information some excellent cartoons Colonel Bob Thanks Jerry input pleasant letter sent Rhode Island Aeromodelers sent some nice information about its club project Based Bristol Rhode Island club activities chair man Michael Viscosi provided details get national TV exposure Work Easter Seal Society end Rhode Island Aeromodelers held First Annual RIC Flying Circus donated proceeds Society day-long event featured biplanes Pattern planes Helicopters static displays construction exhibits lots open flying sprin kled between Fund-raising efforts included raffle prizes donated Lloyd Randolphs Telemaster pulls banner during Flying Cir cus opening ceremony club local hobby shops Spectators could buy flight time buddy box set-up club trainer aircraft use throughout day Concessions did land office business parking fees added total club decided advance proceeds would go Easter Seals campaign photos can see symbolic presentation check $1001 Plans next year already underway What great way get lo cal support publicity Clouddusters RIC Club Milan Illinois lucky club club formed 1986 three members mid-1991 36 active fliers threethats right threeflying fields Larry Stone good enough send copy club newsletter plus newspaper story story featured color photo good write-up club its activities Club members come throughout Quad Cities area recent site acquisition Rock Island County Fair grounds have free use property unless some other major event scheduled annual Fair stock car race calendar club returns its two other fields long ago some club members took aircraft local school Moline Getting involved schools good PR club has taken advantage relationship County Fairground Manager reflected no-cost privilege have use site Carol Loretz staff writer Argus interviewed several club members came up good article overall tone very positive indicated aeromodelers well ac cepted community As flying sites become harder harder obtain retain cer tam parts country being recognized respected part community becomes more important Yourpublic im age has positive need known local ficials can approve deny request flying privileges no matter new field existing field Once public opin 80 Model Aviation RIA members John Galvin Pete Dreyer Lloyd Randolph Steve Winter Steve Shriner Denise Winter Barbara Palmateer Geoff Beven Mike Viscosi Bill Barnowski kneeling Mike McGrath Matt Walter symbolic check completes picture Check presentation ABC affiliate Channel 12 shown national networkSi OO1 Shown Jack Palmateer Pete Dreyer Walter Cryan Channel 12 News Anchor Mike Viscosi Bill Barnoweki Andrew Dreyer front ion turns against you can kiss field goodbye ways can develop understanding sympathy have expounded pages times clubs unwise get involved about club Have good publicity lately Let know next month Cliff Adkins assists another Peachtree student Delta Dart con struction Mike McGowan head instructor smiles shows off completed Delta Dart AMA Cub photos page should have appeared November 1991 issue Model Aviation photos Fayette Flyers AdoptA-School program mentioned page 141 January 1992 81 AMA SINCE 1936 GRAND OPENING OF THE NATIONAL AEROMODELING FLYING FACILITY MUNCIE INDIANA JUNE 13141992 Watch Model Aviation National Newsletter Further Details Retired Delta Airlines Captain Hank Frese working Amanda Jones Peachtree Elementary School THE 1991 CHARLES HAMPSON GRAN ISCHOLARSHIP FUND Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has awarded 1991 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund five university students academic excellence civic responsibility modeling ac tivities $20000 fund distributed among Mark Cantarella Joel Grasmeyer Raymond Jungmann Andrew Kenedy James Stewart assist education According Bob Underwood Scholarship Committee chairman five selected because exemplify spirit Charles Hampson Grant aeromodeling full-scale aviation pioneer Like Mr Grant young men doers Underwood said have enjoyed great success academics participated ex tracurricular activities displayed true sense civic responsibil ity hope contribution will help become leaders chosen field community Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania received $2000 freshman studies Economics Political Science George Washington University Washington DC An avid RC sport flier Mark participates fun flys also uses Telemaster 66 give flight demonstrations lessons scout community groups past member Simi Valley California Fliers current member Chester County Pennsylvania RC Club As 40 student B Reed Henderson High School West Chester Pennsylvania Mark involved Student Govern ment Association National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society school newspaper debate team also active Catholic Youth Organization Boy Scouts Senior Patrol Leader Joel Grasmeyer freshman Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana studying Aerospace Engineering Grand Rapids Michi gan native received $6000 scholarship fund Joel world-class Free Flight modeler member United States Junior Free Flight Team competed World Championships Yugoslavia also enjoys RC Sailplane CL Stunt CL Combat flying As member Grand Valley Michigan RC Club Western Michigan Free Flight Club has taken part school demonstrations assisted students developed interest modeling An outstanding student Calvin Christian High School Grand ville Michigan Joel listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Soci ety four years track team debate team ski club Other activities included Civil Air Patrol Grand Rapids Astro nomical Association Grand Rapids Audubon Society Raymond jungmann Buckholts Texas awarded $3000 freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Texas A&M University College Station An avid RC modeler Raymonds recent accomplishment scratch-built Roun Tuit member Milam County Texas Aeromodelers regular participant flight demonstrations local contests Raymond graduated valedictorian CH Yoe High School Cameron Texas National Merit Semi-Finalist twoyear member National Honor Society also active member 4-H Future Farmers America FFA During holiday season spreads cheer visiting local nursing homes singing Christmas carols Andrew Kenedy junior Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy New York received $3000 Florence Kentucky native has dou ble major Aeronautical Engineering Biology ranked top student university Andrew enjoys building repairing models recently complet ing construction first Pattern ship also has scratch-built Italian Fibrini T-34 Mentor enjoys instructing beginners participating static displays contests serves secre tary treasurer aeromodeling club college 1989 graduate Boone County High School Florence Ken tucky Andrew has received nearly 60 awards certificates accomplishments academics music athletics has studied played classical guitar 12 years also member hockey teams won several state titles Andrew Kenedys photo will appear next month James Stewart Missou Ia Montana awarded $6000 com mittee freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Iowa State University Ames James has diverse interest model aviation has built flown gas-powered Electric models RC Gliders Helicopters Free Flight models member Big Sky Aeromodelers sists beginners participates various club meets contests First class Sacred Heart High School Missoula Montana James involved variety school activities member National Honor Society four years Academic State Team three years also involved Student Gov ernment Association debate team math science clubs athletic interests included track cross country boxing teams Eagle Scout participated Annual Christmas Food Drive VISION community service class sisted elderly Continued page 83 82 Model Aviation Muncie Back 1960s first envisioned Academy-owned facility considered designing complex building house Headquarters museum flying site dream almost came fruition Springfield Ohio the late 1970s number reasons decided build Headquarters facility Reston Virginia put flying site idea hold As AMA grew assumed larger role national modeling activ ity need site reconsidered So after widely publicizing intentions established Site Acquisition Committee scoured country suitable site did choose Muncie two principal reasons Mun cie physically center population United States fact 60 percent US population lives within 600 miles Muncie means large percentage AMAs membership has relatively easy access events held site Second Muncie did find community firmly committed supporting relocation operation has greatly eased burden packaging properties several different owners securing purchase fair market price obtaining proper zoning easing concerns facilitys neighbors providing financial support etc want national flying site will certainly ease burden hosting Nationals once site has developed its full potential will also allow us make money opera tion rather lose money often case fact Na tionals currently conducted such burden almost hooves us discontinue event unless have tenable site arrangement Muncie will certainly site Nationals 1992 Scale World Championships already scheduled Muncie site will available kinds events expect have waiting list its use Such events expected pay own costs plan host national symposia Already works flyin/symposium noise reduction held spring 92 Aeromodeling research cannot done Reston also ing planned Most important however national aeromodeling center fo cus growth acceptance public activity similar what EAAs Oshkosh facility does want American public view aeromodeling thriving quality activity confi dent center will greatly aid image investment future also intent eventually locate Headquarters functions Muncie using equity Reston ease transfer Once activities place cohesive efficient operation will possible anticipate reducing yearly overall operating costs Beyond Muncie intent invest sites across country resources will allow certainly possible provide site club plan use resources leverage site acquisi tions whenever possible Certainly greater public acceptance large part leverage will help convince local authorities meet needs modelers through use public lands have evidence such acceptance exists intend build success AMAs Marketing Department Reston can supply materi als can also meet local authorities needed help ac quire flying sites also aggressively market aeromodeling media So invest single site rather sites time simply honest opinion can achieve profound long-term benefit funds available doing way re alize somethose immediate desperate need sitemay disagree premise Council certainly sympa thizes feeling convinced long term course have taken will have best long-term benefit AMA Dues Adjustment Council recently made some adjustments membership rates two primary reasons 1 The rates place some categories simply werent paying costs processing membership applications some instances did adequately cover benefits received 2 Because members opt receive Model Aviation de cided stop publishing separate copies AMA News section sent no publication categories actions will give magazine higher quality mix AMA other news restraints finite AMA News section will able produce better magazine save overall publi cation costs never attempt cover up sugar-coat dues crease some categories some irate letter-writers have claimed Council conducts its business according by-laws em power Council set reasonable dues rates well conduct other business Obviously want maintain organization healthy serves its members best ability does hurt accused dastardly underhanded practices few members have claimed have never seen instance tenure AMA Council works hard remun eration Council members modelers just like cer tainly have best interests modelers heart poll membership item business could never accomplish anything Council has same problems legislative bodies have country understanding will people represent same time working common good have look whole picture rather dividual hardships really think membership would vote dues increase course Its like taxes nobody likes taxed necessity government provide ser vices need spite increase dues rates small percentage AMA members money spend membership whale bar gain insurance benefits alone provide liability accident death theft insurance paltry sum club flying field property owner also covered have just received renewal notice FAA $250000 p01 icy covers accident death riding certified air plane no others costs over $200 above beyond cost membership categories received rate increase Senior Cit izens Im Ive received letters accusing us dastardly things Some claim will have give up hobby because dues increase have hard time believing want best bargain can get everything spend money mod elers getting terrific bargain Try getting much insurance such low cost anywhere else dont think should subsidize some membership catego ries would unfair rest membership did crease dues Open category far largest seg ment membershipLi ScholarshipCont pg 82 Additionally Joel Grasmeyer James Stewart awarded $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Scholarship Fund fund sponsored Toledo Weak Signals AMA-chartered club given top candidates Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund Continued page 84 January 1992 83 PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 go again Before column done Ill surely ac cused lawyer-bashing dont know explain situation some people interpreting way Frankly have lot respect legal profession its system luris prudence have little trouble short its system allows abuse have trouble dealing law yers themselves lawyers apply system clients greatest advantage Sometimes may seem unfair its necessarily lawyers fault working Id want loophole explored decide would advantage after thats what am paying subject month new waiver AMA members re quired sign membership application renewal applica tions hardly hit mailboxes hell-raising started number people seem have difficulty understanding what waiver says some have misinterpreted saying insurance coverage has eliminated case read carefully will find waives right sue AMA itself negligence has absolutely nothing insurance coverage ability potentially recover da mages another AMA member under AMA insurance cover age waiver reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aer onautics Incorporated liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused negligence will stop right now read again will see doesnt have anything insurance What says wont hold AMA self responsible accident suffer personal injury property damage alleging AMA negligent An example would buddys RC trainer went out control hit causing severe injuries could still po tentially recover damages under AMA insurance could additionally sue AMA negligence pro tecting accident grounds alleging negligence against AMA could nearly anything failure provide cage protect failure require fail-safe equipment wherein throttle would automatically retard resulting lessening severity grievous injuries client honor al lowing use frequencies known used other services extremes go far have someone able proclaim AMA negligent failure control automobiles parking lot chartered club involved accident fact AMA itself no control situation seems matter little seems matter AMA has deep pockets waiver attempt protect future insurance being jeopar dized cases attempt hold AMA directly liable seek damages AMA itself limited insurance cov erage total assets AMA itself AMA membership organization its members have put lot hard-earned money insurance program AMAs off ic ers elected members doing level best see insurance plan along other assets AMA reality belong its members thats protected allow assets become victim cases whole insurance plan will fall suspect entire hobby/sport model aviation could fall AMA must protect its assets order able continue protect personal assets limit insurance coverage right continue enjoy pas time So far column shouldnt have upset too lawyers audience now.. age-old saying goes some thing like have lawyer have opinion have two have argument Waivers tricky things write openers waivers usually governed laws individual state Therefore need certain language ensure effec tiveness varies state state hand courts seem tend enforce waivers written legalese language indecipherable common man other hand like claim cornerstone enforcement signed waiver whether individual signing understood what signing Its epitome Catch 22 Making matters complicated fact states dont have specific statutes regarding waivers usually rely case law determine validity laymens terms best can understand describe previous court case de cided issue enforceability waiver has set prece dent therefore decision effect becomes law Future pending cases same set facts would ruled same way based law Please bear gets complicated key por tion above portion sentence says same set facts general facts generally changed precedent applicable case must heard its own merits read involving dollars As can well ima gine precedents have set some states appear contradict other have involved fact pattern very slightly different writing waiver important try evaluate set words have found effective enforced previous case ones werent state different some com promise necessary certain words key states waiver worded effective way legal sense comes quite long approaching full page also faced decision whether include club site owner waiver As can see adoption liability waiver compli cated process cannot taken lightly motion made Executive Council adopt waiver purposely did present copy pro posed waiver fact hadnt seen myself rather asked approve waiver developed lawyers warned would quite long approximately full page made no pretense trying hide anything rather expressed concern document presented amateur editing doc ument would result its being made less effective legal sense would have admit would have guilty anyone editing thats purposely hadnt seen document EC passed motion cant remember what margin off running attorneys presented waiver HQ inclusion 1992 renewal package HQ staff concerned sheer size document would create situation people might renew HQ initiated rewrite What evolved two waiv ers first single sentence waiver printed renewal application second longer sanctioned events attorneys have agreed it attitude re write could dilute effectiveness waiver somewhat acceptable think HQ wrong change waiver statement can understand concern could have nega tive effect renewals Its classic case deciding what im portant selling product case memberships protect ing yourself future lawsuits Only time will tell predict subject will re-visited lot future few may have recently received Alert Regarding Insur ance Coverage letter AMA member attorney letter based upon misunderstanding language intent waiver see above reference two attorneys after con versation yours truly has acknowledged misunderstand ing letter stated Based representations intent waiver part Statement have come realize interpretation put Alert incorrect sometimes may seem AMAs EC stumbling around dark can assure working hard best interests mind few decisions clear cut easy may appear someone hasnt heard sides argumentIZ Scholarship Cont pg 83 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund established 1987 memory Grants achievements full-scale model avi ation Scholarship applicants must high school graduates cur rently enrolled university program also required have involved some type modeling activity within past three years Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee approved AMAs Executive Council Further information concerning AMAs scholarship programs can obtained contacting AMA Headquarters Scholarship Applica tions 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750EZ 84 Model Aviation exciting events have keeping office busy month An operational plan budget have developed AMA-hosted Scale World Championships next August Various de tails concerning cost entry housing transportation site formation presented FAI Paris November Meanwhile 1992 AMA operational budget prepared office delivered Finance Committee September Assembling annual budget AMA no easy matter hours spent department heads reviewing year-to-date ex penses projected 1991 expenses comparing cost projec tions conditions following year Service maintenance contracts insurance policies utilities taxes supply costs airfare increases among wide variety expenses taken account budget prepared reviewed several times detail submitted Finance Committee later meets HQ review entire process Finance Committee meeting Sat urday October 12 successful twelve-hour affair now re vised copy 1992 AMA budget will presented AMA Ex ecutive Council November 9 final approval lot time has spent Scale World Champion ships HQ has made considerable efforts continue reviews operations improvements procedures Meanwhile time has devoted reviewing overseeing development AMAs property Indiana addition monthly review construction companys work date constant flow grant applications easements secure permits obtain schedule maintain During past month planning meeting held 1992 National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Next paid visit Reno-style Air Races California way very successful Congratulations CD John Elliott Following event just 140 miles away served jury member F2D team trials Vacavilleanother successful event Congratulations CD John Salvin Another project has required attention last 30 days preparation agenda November Executive Council meeting information architect John Hunton have reviewed finalized input development Muncie site endeavoring price schedule improve ments asked Special Interest Groups AMA members around country above addition full-time job managing supervising AMA HQ operations briefly mentioned Nationals planning meeting 1992 Na tional Model Airplane Championships will held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts June 20-29 Westover AFB able accommodate events means will return com bined Nationals format sincere thanks Special Inter est Group representatives AMA members attended meeting worked hard select various flying site locations determine optimum flight schedule events will third Nationals held Westover other two among largest Nationals ever held 1992 Nationals ex pected larger AMA members happy re turn Westover recall 83 85 Nationals excellent championship events writing 1992 renewal process well under way re newals mailed last week September end first full week October over 24000 renewals re ceived HQ Fifteen percent renewals took advantage Renew-for-2 option between 1000 6000 applications ar rived day renewals being handled HQ use outside service lockbox expect work some overtime order keep up renewals avoid delayed ser vice members good news year AMA members seem inclined remember sign renewal application Last year several thou sand dollars spent postage return applications sig natures less positive news apparently some con fusion over three minor items first involves confusion between Eye-Denta card Vision Wear card Vision Wear card gives AMA members discount purchasing eyeglasses mailed AMA members license card Eye-Denta card thick plastic AMA membership card can used fre quency clip Vision Care card free Eye-Denta card costs $10 Another irritant new Youth Membership rate $14 cludes subscription ModelAviation magazine letters have indicated members dont have problem paying $14 Juniors simply want second copy Model Avia tion Upon hearing second subscription may sent school library members choice problem disappears cases may premature suspect Executive Council re view will take place shortly possibility Family membership family being same name same address will offered renewal small problem end can help some cases AMA member signs signature portion renewal form mails alone cases have no name no address no AMA number no check no credit card number trace piece paper signature scrawl have no way knowing renewal whether payment has received whether its free renewals being set aside Seen above road being built through Muncie site begin ning northwest part site winding through exit midpoint eastern border large cleared portion center first flying site parking lots feel cases have heard AMA three weeks please call write membership department case make sure fill name ad dress renewal form end September made visit Muncie Indiana check construction progress quality work ironwork place building process being closed Additionally roadway final grade being prepared surfacing able first time drive road constructing stand first AMA flying site took breath away realize fully no way photographs videos writing may column could make anyone else fully appre ciate size scope project AMA must everything within its ability get members site can appreciate firsthand has previously mentioned magazine National Newsletter videos will Grand Opening cel ebration site next year mention black-tie Dedication Dinner Saturday night Grand Opening weekend However after experiencing site having op portunity visualize its scope own thinking has changed fully intend go next meeting AMA Executive Coun cil ask format Saturday night dinner changed buying tickets securing guest speakers etc open informal celebration free members sincerely believe Continued page 88 January 1992 85 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Overhead shot showing iron work up new Muncie Museum building ConnecOcut Maine Massaduselts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vmoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1826 Duxbury MA 02331 hI 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33Ash StTownsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 MC McGoffin 8 Robinson St Hoohon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 Hiyh St Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator GeonQe Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Championship Unlimited RC Races months column will pri marily devoted because first its type held Madera California airport October 3-6 1991 pilot air craft licensed qualify order race done Thursday Friday actual races held Saturday Sunday aircraft competing $25000 cash prizes modeled after aircraft qualified race unlimited ra ces Reno maximum weight 55 pounds fueled ready take-off no restrictions engines different types used Wingspan least 100 scale out lines maintained three classes Gold Silver Bronze Qualifying times used determine class aircraft would fly course went around three pylons measured Times varied about 75 mph 135 mph attrition rate air craft quite high must remembered much equip ment technology event being used first time landing gear seemed give fliers considerable trouble event sponsored Cliff Adams Tom Easterday very professionally done Tom Cliff people assisted deserve considerable credit creating very successful event able stick around Sundays activities dont have final resultsD Left right Tern Parola Loraine Hartranft Kelly Hartranft three staff handled administrative duties competitor re ceived plaque Loraine holding Reno racer Dreadnought type aircraft model rac ers patterned after However models P 51s various versions A-26 Douglas Invader owned Bill Hempel seemed have con siderable trouble left engine airplane still flew very well engine pilot flew airplane Gold Class 86 Model Aviation model Dreadnought being preparuu nor quatinying nis before shot after shot model Dreadnought i-n- iger ust owned David Bridi aircraft transported forced pick favorite airplane event would probably beautiful seemed verywell prepared Unfortunately another before picture Bonnie Wilber Barb Krafft admiring trophies Trophies along cash awarded First Second Third class Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Ditnbar WV 25064 Nelsen Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathswsy 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Macmu OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendate Ave Maple OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweil Cl Bensatem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency coordinator John Coole 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Foil PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Todays youthHow interest model aviation ques tion has reviewed numerous times local district na tional modeling groups District Ill attempting provide some stimulus problem As mentioned last months column Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters scheduled provide model-based seminar Pennsylvanias technology teachers ef fort will provide information suggestions using model aero nautics classroom early October District Vice President attended aero space seminar Penn State University program sponsored Johns Hopkins University directed toward recruiting gifted stu dents college aerospace programs students exhibited unbe lievable interest expertise aerospace programs Penn State students displayed some college activities cluded program called Ecsel challenge class de sign build full-scale soaring aircraft doing model aircraft will extensively used design evaluation Several innovative ideas will evolve thiswatch updates club can become involved education special program di rected toward science technology industrial arts would receive positive recognition almost school administrators Several districts clubs already provide programscan help Several months ago computerized bulletin board Mi ami RC Club mentioned board appears very worth contains some great graphics can now reached new telephone number 513 426-4050 Use BBS free hours Monday through Thursday 600 pm micni1t 600 pm Friday through Sunday midnight July 21 date Johnstown RC Clubs Invitational FunFly Picnic tenth consecutive year club has graciously invited areas RC clubs fun-filled day flying food fun Special guest AVP Jay Mealy Clearfield ad dition offering unlimited use beautiful flying site Johnstown club provided food drinks attending Allegheny RC Specialties provided prizes folqwing pictures expose event above information supplied Jim Duncan Indiana Flyers Club gesture thanks hospitality Johnstown Great idea Jim Mall shows very positive winter activity Keystone Radio Control Society Hummelstown Pennsylvania utilizes Colonial Park Mall Harrisburg its event effort shown Henry Spanglers Frank Sheesleys pictures Tamecats built Bill Morris Jim Nowak Jim Enterline Frank Sheesley August 10 1991 Central Penn Hobbies Starhawk Mfg spon sored fun fly West Shore Flying Clubs field Harrisburg little twist contest Central Penn Hobbies held beauty contest Starhawk poster girl winner moved Atlantic City try Eastern Miss Starhawk title Below Dave Bush stands center beauties left right Nancy Samento Missy Goodling Dave Bush Summer Smith Stacy Price Besides beauty contest great fun-fly contest evolved Bob Rachauss picture shows some contest activity May Santa bring things fly January 1992 87 Keystone Tamecats Honest Jim Nowaks Gee Bee Central Penns beauty contest Johnstown boys Hangar talk Fun-fly activity Happy holidays Flying sites Academy continues grow growth comes need flying sites clubs addressing need achieving great results question have answer obtain field Just what will club piece land goal hack grass strip out land cut little bit grass task quite simple truly wish make flying site have bit consider before completing site much can much will cost club District IV has some answers may benefit East Duplin Model Aviators located area Beulaville North Carolina has what just may ways best facility District facility has cost club members very little ex cept lot hard work club members abilities have used generate lot community support wasnt case having piece public property provided model aircraft use has great influence club goes thing have county both provide landfill make improvements quite another thing own Various fund-raising efforts donations businesses have made possible make improvements otherwise fairly commonplace flying site club has running water electricity field has enabled have clubhouse meetings other activities clubhouse insulated air conditioned well furnished includes two full rest rooms well-equipped lunch counter food preparation area field has grass runway ample pit area impound shelter chain link fence runs full length flight line includes something unique model aircraft field club sold advertising plates mounted along fence part campaign build site plates sold one-time charge type campaign made possible build outstand ing field Visitors area ought contact Bryson Houston di rections pay club visit will see can improve own facility Bryson can reached PO Box 324 Beulavlle NC 28518 Its well worth taking look option forming associations clubs especially met ropolitan areas becoming very important asset looking flying sites being done Northern Virginia Maryland North Carolina excellent statewide organization time has recent talk re-forming Virginia mak ings such group too faded away thrust two earlier groups coordinate activities especially contests ra tionale having such groups now obtain flying sites local group such Northern Virginia Association Model Aviation Clubs excellent body have dealing county city officials group can have advisors differ ent categories interest spokesperson responsible neg otiations follow manner get best planning avoid dissension dealing political body awful lot good land out could using problem convincing authorities best user land exactly large association can vital importance Any time can bring large numbers together have much better opportunity success Make sure plans complete make presentation options covered certain everyone understands cost labor coming projects developed Cooperation works both directions present state economy could some benefit clubs should take look local situation see just what status park land other public property time Some land may use because cuts personnel services have prevented adequate maintenance club may able ex change maintenance contract usage rights Check out club successful its efforts obtain flying site should document procedure Send AMA Headquar ters help build up file methodology point may come could added updated Flying Site Handbook data could put together manner would greatly simplify work clubs future Flying sites undoubtedly critical area concern model aviation Clubs need contact Marketing/PR group Geoff Styles Headquarters ques tions come up topic An abundance material personal assistance available Geoff has working rapport federal state organizations FAA UAV meeting about UAVs will held Washington Several years ago topic came up some discussion about line would drawn between model aircraft UAVs Nothing came time appeared some models would overlap realm UAVs come under FAA control would very desirable us Geoff Styles has invited attend upcoming meeting Several committees will established look overall picture will go unknown Geoff has excellent relationship FAA interests coincide FAA both have vested interest avi ation flight safety Much UAV program today owes lot its model aviation heritage Aircraft design engine development ra dio control systems flying techniques have roots model aviation could use term miniature however accurate today have aircraft comparable size weight UAVs Anyway watch information subject Geoff Academy Sound Cont pg 79 never comes cost manufacturers large gas en gines dont provide adequate mufflers engine offer aftermarket items manufacturer person can read ily design test market efficient muffler engine should demand done aftermarket also somewhat lacking interim will need purchase units pro vide good exhaust sound-level suppression alternative make own custom unit advan tage can customize particular installation need large propellers better fit requirements ef ficiency low sound levels will become apparent bet ter mufflers provided still looking information classes mufflers both manufactured home-brew will proposals next Executive Council meeting offer some incentive advances technology Drop us note have some thoughts get ting quiet Executive Director cont pg 85 should everything power get people site firsthand think time quit talking start doing site will wonders AMA model building flying country will demonstrate hobby viable sport recreational activity As springboard other regional sites model cities counties states Muncie site will significant figure growth aeromodeling Yes still nay-sayers detractors Some people odds either selection site develop ment property same ones back 1982 said AMA should continue rent property downtown Washington DC should waste money buying property Reston Vir ginia Time has proven Virginia purchase stroke genius facility Virginia has leveraged occasion provide AMA membership liability insurance beginning see recurrence 1982 crisis mentality itself American phenomenon mentality usually volves self-proclaimed advocacy group probably wellmeaning perhaps obsessed perceived problem licen ses itself perform study presents problem other members and/or club newsletters Print journalists informed new crisis letters editor begin appear other maga zines point advocacy proclaim grass roots movement demands changes problem crisis-mongering places priorities exaggerated problems important ones sparks ques Continued page 90 88 Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Norlh Carolina / Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT rd Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidenis Robert E Bahera 117 Dtis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 OtO-035e Bob Champine 205 riptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rich Christoph 1348 Comberiand Dr Harrisorborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doo Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 10809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27020 Freseecv Ceeritinater Paul Yacobecci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5086 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puarto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszenacz 3626 Raschwocd Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola R 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St Giboonoille FL 33534 Guotavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Guapsabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard jaclrson 2118 Thorolee Dr. N Charleston 50 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brock Girde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Teny Rirnerl 367 Orange Ave Baidrels FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Freqoency Coordinator Bornio Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Emergency I elected represent terests District V members Recently Council motion passed requiring Jun iors family pay $14 instead $7 thus receive Model Aviation magazine though another identical issue al ready being sent Open member same family Thus two issues will show up same house month necessary example Terry Martin Birmingham tells doesnt need two mags month Hes sending eight-year-old sons dues old $7 rate avoid losing good future members infuriating present Open members am agenda next Council meeting attempt change inequity An important new AMA Associate VP has assigned Mobile area help serve south Alabama Eugene Mathis Daphne Alabama member BARCS club has agreed help out Eugene P 40 fighter pilot WW II also flew B-29s retired Colonel flying B-47s has RC since 1957 last weekend Ive driven first Mont gomery Alabama Atlanta cover fun-flys report week end before drove Fort McCIellen visit Control Line Stunt contest Sunday two fun-flys Huntsville other Tullahoma Tennessee day before week before went two contests South Carolina Radio Control Pylon Race Quickie 500 Greenville South Carolina Quarter-Scale Giant affair Thats seven contests three weeks Dont ask maybe Im like friend Reggie Key awa just like really big prob lem need four pages mag month show whats going Pictured above happy familyoriented group involved Control Line Stunt snapped Fort McClellen Ala bama little girl middle Brandi Garrison standing next mother Tammy Husband David holding Cody Garrison Dondi front holding legendary Nobler model attended Lee Websters Tullahoma Ten nessee Free Flight affair August 24 Lees affair gets bigger year people show up fly Everybody runs contest fun-fly knows has headquarters somewhere field rec ords kept heavy deci sions no appeal earth made Lee Websters heart beat headquarters keeps contest go ing like supposed go Pictured above Mattie Schulz Molly Webster running everything sight So much whos first/in charge/running things meet couple weeks ago ran very good friend seen 15 years Mr Gail Jacobson Atlanta Last time saw Gail awarding Atlanta RC Club AMA Award Excellence currently highest award AMA has chartered club couple weeks after Free Flight contest Lee Webster held another RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly also Tullahoma dif ferent site dignified woman left Miss Lucy Ann LeMaster Sheffield Al abama has crowded Mr John Bar tlebaugh Gallatin Tennessee Both Lee Websters first annual Giant Fun Fly Tullahoma Tennessee Al Newton Man chester invited Everybody good time August 311 drove Panama City Flor ida get report Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Labor Day Jumbo Fly-In Meet Carolyn Manning Don Moody Hollywood Florida Greenville South Carolina Quickee 500 Py- very very successful tly-in Everybody Ion RC Race Don has Rossi 40 little fun fun family relaxing beairplane told will go 150 mph hind biplane Meet Jodie Jay 13 calls plane Moody Special John Juchniewicz Lynn Haven Florida January 1992 89 ts mass Iauncn ott UoIIIwocKs Lee weosters annual i-ree -tigno contest ugus Tullahoma Tennessee Everybody lets go same time last down wins Lee has actively involved sponsoring/CDing FF contest exactly 30 years stant snap chucking same time following important modelers participating including limited Tom Hepler George Perryman John Blair Wayne Brock Dick Hall Mike Hines Randall Hopkins Carl Loehle Dr George Shacklett Marc Smith OC Stew art Bob Thoren dont see George Batiuk anywhere better include Georges name safe dont want George mad Whenever speak Radio Control ban quet always tell RC enthusiasts theres nothing Free Flight just wind em up let em go won cares Look good time everybody having During Labor Day weekend able attend QSPRAs Rac ing event Ashland Kentucky found kind racing very en joyable airplanes slower through pylons allowing us keep up excitement generated As learned fellas drawback cost Unfortunately model/engine combinations actually cost fly mula 1 Racers Its four-cycle 120 sitting up front Some guys looking using 90 two-cycle engines help decrease some cost Some dont like idea looks like good idea help generate interest needed keep event alive Im sure will figure something out too much fun just dwin dle nothing After left Ashland dropped Morehead Kentucky some Sunday sport flying found several modelers enjoying pleasant afternoon talked lot about models full-size air craft Before visit over volunteered take young lady up ride Cheetah first ride small airplane think real treat Shortly after head home having another great day some really nice people next weekend found Crawfordsville Indiana citys Airport Appreciation Day Sugar Creek guys models display treated visitors some fine flying didnt bring model Cheetah display ramp Amazingly Grumman day Thanks old Charlie did get some flying Granted didnt fly very long sure rusty skills too obvious Besides wanted see Charlie get some flight time Crawfordsville asked see new site re quest quickly accepted given nickel tour place typical site would find rural area plenty room two neatly mowed runways lot corn Need less say club very proud site should Oh yeah owners pretty darned good too understand no rent cant get much better Weekend three spent doing some activities around home locals Lew McFarland has opened new hobby shop airport keep Cheetah spent some time event Saturday Sunday hosted model full-size fly-in kick things off also spent little time fun-fly put Brax ton Flyers few miles up road planned trip Muncie picnic son find model lost cornfield found model lost fine meal Weekend four time make up trip Champaign Illi nois missed earlier year Champaign County RC Club sponsoring Giant Scale fly-in thought would good time get up Boy am glad did event hopping got sky already full models guys came fly spent fine day watching some really good flying Unfortunately leave before pig roast heard quite good Ive trying lose some weight guess its better did leave Hey ever get chance fly fellas fine hosts hope fly-in will first go trips Im often asked what think flying site Needless say club generally proud show off site should Well found best sites Ive seen long time Champaign club operating off old reclaimed landfill about 90 acres area 20 acres main tain Its city-owned far enough out town prevent sound problems lease has token fee dollar per year have lots closely mowed grass two hard-surface runways large pavil ion plenty picnic tables block building has tele phone refrigerator operations large block building used store two tractors plenty room fly over bothering anybody What setup Are proud site bet Thats travel month fact think will slowing down rest year give Cheetah rest need some catch-up modeling get some planes ready next year Mark want good fleet next year Right now old birds getting pretty shabby district has new officer Luther Akemon has taken licopter Contest Board position mentioned few months back Al though relatively new Helicopter competition does fly Helicopters willing learn about administrative side competition has allowed competitors thing out having endure chore voting rules Its best leave some other guy Right Well maybe Luther will give impartial vote always looking matters Welcome aboard Luther Gosh Ive run out words means its photo time couple photos ships showed up mall show hosted Sugar Creek RC Club Crawfordsville Indiana Thanks Richard Shuler sharing us District VP next sign new home Ev ansville RCMAC Evansville Indiana new site now use Executive DirectorCont pg 88 tioning organizations credibility demeans Aca demy managed social fictions social facts hear new crisis modeling public should ask lawyers question Cui bono gains Are advocates knowl edgeable position spotlight effect place Cui Bono Chinese word crisis composed two picture-characters meaning danger other meaning opportunity time discuss concept real property its effect aeromodeling Next month will attempt clarify what owner ship property Reston Indiana means average flierEI 90 Model Aviation Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI VicePresident P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 18061 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettet 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Fienisuant MO 63034 Dub & Scott Justice 156 South Fruezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 16061 21h St Bedford IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jefferson KansasCity MO 64114 BiltZimmer Boo72Varna1L61375 Fr q aency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginuville MO 64037 Heme 19161594-2481 Werk 18161594-7121 Fax 18161594-776 Enough now Its difficult believe four weeks have zoomed its time column again Must because have playing catch up everywhere now health nearing normal now maybe better normal winter also zooming looks like will early too have very little planned build ing bench except Old-lime CL Stunt ship Blue Pants UKdesign flew UK Nationals late 1950s am going fly Stunt Chicopee Nationals try enjoy have received several letters read few newsletters prob lems clubs have members refuse follow field rules include instances repeated flying drinking beer flying over areas designated taboo ignoring frequency control several other actions will have caused loss clubs flying fields have always said recreation very sel dom meet modeler turkey sure take prize So what can AMA clubs heck lot jerking guys AMA membership might aggravate problem ejec tee drives along nearby road transmitter takes some similar destructive action hammer have yet would take look carefully explaining member prob lems associated losing field maybe research possi bility legal action Ho-hum Anyone out some addi tional suggestions District Seven patches now available AMA HQ will looking reasonable source decals follow next year can proud being first district individual patch can follow matching decal Nope will get t shirt cap business have calls letters concerning increase Junior Senior Senior Citizen membership rates mostly con cerning problem extra copies Model Aviation house Well can take advantage surplus magazine problem donating local school institution choice Sim ply send note AMA HQ Membership Department state want 1992 subscription magazine sent ______ name Membership Department will take care will recognized recipient informed transaction will helping promote hobby locality Art Slagle looking site Michigan hold NSS Cham pionships have suggested contact clubs mailing have site available send note can pass Art years contest trail has ended except few winter events Indoor ones rolling along Jim Tesen Indian City Presi dent planning hold Pattern seminar Novice Sports man classes going hold low-key event February 2 Taylor Michigan helping him information call 313 479-4328 will sending mailing local clubs well visited Muncie site few weeks ago its well its way Boy road onto General Purpose flying site over mile long its within site roof being screwed onto 25000 sq ft Museum building extremely exciting see air amount dirt being scraped moved see still acreage waiting reworked near future will heck fine modeling site can show whole USA world important modeling necessary rec reational educational activity letter AMA HQ followed up members idea forming associations increase local power clubs Strange thing immediately wondered AMA HQ has have no less seven associations district AMRCC being vogue over 25 years So seems logical HQ should have tap listing associations districts further help modelers Im going push get Reston few weeks District Roundup Detroit RCC has neat section its Motor City Ex haust Bob Kuczynski relates history club lly have Denny Sunbeam newsletter Sudbusters Uh garbage production Tigers Tail Bald Eagles View Fennville Flying Tigers Nuff said tric fliers can contact Ken Myers 1911 Brashaw Ct Walled Lake Ml 48390 Laird puts out Ann Arbor Falcons newsletter unique tonguein-cheek commentary events r Valley Flyers have installed sprinkler system field Wayne Hilgart Tom OBrien Wayne Dempze Don Danczyk committeeing has way control help spectators eventsNorm Sorensen spec tator director Michael has generated list FCC licensed sta tions Minnesota published MAAC newsletter other reason have association area e new publication Astrowingology Dan Gilbert Wisconsin Astrowings includes detailed instruction sheet mower Moines Modelaires sent group Woodward State Hospital PR went over first class Ladybird pilot now fly ing Frankenmuth field Congrats Amy Heine E January 1992 91 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bawdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valiey MN 55427 PrAussrance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr. Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 Shorewood Bivd Milwaukee Wi 53211 Jesa Lasik 305 Pstti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr. Waterloo 1A50701 Ron Sears132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mt48054 Freqoency Coordinators IWast Bat Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L East Bert Kelly PD Bax39001Redford Ml 48239 Les Girls Midwest Q500 Karen Veager left now Ex pert Class Kathy Waters middle CD Bob Hisey paI haInr CD Cathy Waters Rex Knepper took First Place Mid nnn Timers lap counters Midwest 0500 Excellent worker turn out Dustin Buescher MARCS Wisconsin Scale Rally Akannas Loensana Nsa Mexico Oetahuma Texas Dick Rotaky immaculate F-86F model model has func tional wheel brakes speed air brakes Dick duplicated closely possible full-scale speed brake system F-Se Including hinge lines angles location geometry actu ator cylinder Works very well model weighs 145 lb pow ered KBV 82 Newark Texas Ninth Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Dawn Buckley Contest Director Mid-Cities RC Club hosted over 80 pilots almost 100 ducted fan models Copeland Field site near Newark Texas fan-fly event still has no rival Some very innovative ideas construction tech niques used models really enjoy seeing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models comparing notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Left Ralph Blase Loxahatchee Florida beautiful Cobra paint job model fantastic have see color appreciate work went paint scheme model powered OS 91 engine Right George Miller Custom RC Air craft new YF-22 Air Force ATF wingspan 52 length model 76 fan unit Byron Rossi 90 enaine Dower Dawn Buckley Contest Director Ninth Annual Greater South west Fan-Fly Yellow Aircraft A-4 Beautiful model Left Bill Rutherford Jimmy Miller A4 powered OPS 82 flight box model sitting work art Bill will build custom flight boxes individuals want something can stand abuse looks good boxes extremely light size cradle legs fold up easy transportation boxes strong can sit Bill will custom paint box suit fancy fact difficult tell whether boxes made metal wood Beautiful workmanship information contact Bill PO Box 160831 Austin TX 7871 60831 tel 328 328-0157 Right Harry Wood Long Beach Califor nia 09-powered MiG 15 model has Kress fan unit pro pulsion Model flew very well Mark Frankel Ardmore Pennsylvania 1A-scaie Skyray model weighs 18 lb uses OS 91 propulsion package Mark really strives make model serious competition machine David Hudson F-i 17A Stealth Jet model Two Pico 80 en gines power Byrojet fans 92 Model Aviation V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District Viii Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chsck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glens Gresees 10224 Keslee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Run Stanlieltt 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Deha St Pasadesa TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Deputy CoordInator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgelon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coorstlnaturs INorthl Joe DuMond 1830 Che Chase Carroliton TX 75006 ISouth tim Ahrunx 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Some scale workmanship went uIcKs I--sw- cocptt strumentation lettering fuselage Don Yockey Fort Worth Texas JHH F9F-4 Panther Pow ered 0S 91 engine driving Dynamax fan unit District doings n will get some pictures report about club ac tivities seems stand out Such following report Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Associated Modelers Colorado put its best foot forward past August hosting air show over 20 teen adult handi-campers counselors Colorado Easter Seal Rocky Mountain Village event held August 10 1991 over 40 Arvada members turning out make spectacular exciting day trip campers counselors enthusiasm effort put forth everyone involved exemplifies spirit Arvada club modeling community program included 90minute air show lunch actual stick time visitors Kadet Seniors trainer systems over no needed pat back know job well done some very worthy people Months planning preceded event people exerted effort above beyond call duty during field clean up week prior special effort put some folks now affectionately referred aquatic weed-whackers During pouring rain relentlessly continued work order dress up Sullivan Field Endless planning meetings practice sessions culminated produce first-class event effort universal support membership families local hobby stores filled gaps weather perfect visitors arrived following brief check-in things got underway campers counselors onlookers treated spectacular air show model planes Helicopters program included barnstorming biplanes Quickie Racers Scale replicas such quarter-scale Fokker tri plane Helicopters Pattern ships Giant-Scale smokers spec tators thrilled simulated dog fights low inverted passes mini-paratroopers awesome aerobatics crowd spoofed time camp counselors participated impromptu flying lesson Transmitter hand counselor received verbal flying instructions ex perienced Arvada pilot secretly maintained control Things appeared nearly hopeless point plane went wild spin erratic flying cured paper sack placed over pseudo-pilots head Much surprise everyone gag ended real pilot joined counselor flight line return plane safe sound During air show program Arvada members also busy giv ing one-on-one instruction campers preparation actual flight Special care courtesy used phys ical ability varied individual Others stood answered questions show progressed finale show cut bit short both Giant-Scale smokers met up unexpected difficulties Byron Christen Eagle went dead stick shortly after takeoff landed safely Midwest Gi ant Sweet n Low managed few blazing fly-bys smoke before very low roll ended rather severe unintentional land ing No disappointed though show rousing success complimentary lunch served up under tents awnings offering welcome break sun Hot dogs beans chips variety soft drinks menu turned out per fect day picnic Sullivan Field Campers counselors pilots helpers amply fed courtesy AAM local restaura teur last count included over 60 people Following lunch several Kadet Seniors rigged trainer systems flight instruction program pilot plus instructor assigned system everyone would get chance fly Campers counselors alike got about five minutes stick time judging excitement thrill eyes well worth effort As person came away flight line received set wings certificate honorary RC pilot rubber band model event recorded cameras awards ceremony copies delivered campers couple days later campers left field vowing return again next year campers counselors heard say best day trip ever exciting rewarding day Arvada Modelers well Planning executing program magnitude worthwhile group close home espe cially fulfilling quiet show gratitude among participants thanks anyone needed feeling pits sto machs done good goes saying AAM will try again 1992 years experience will help make next show bigger bet ter folks Easter Seals would happy effort somehow seems right give 110 percent peo ple deserve hearty thanks contribution years air show So fact would very difficult recognize everyone did get involved aspect equally important greatly appreciated Thank superb job Chairman Air Show Committee Joe Pirozzoli Way go Arvada Associated Modelers excellence Truly club January 1992 93 Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Cirde Arvada CO 80005 FAx 3031 420-1670 CornpuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vtce Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 TomBoyd701 N58thStLincotnNE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendait St. Denver CO 80235 Russ Muter 980 N 3rd Cardson ND 58421 Don Modes 4lOHafl Satins KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Left Camper Mark Deachamp flight team Bill Hunter pilot Bob/Terry Steinborn Right Jim HighfiIl pilots Pat Vachon lends help sticks Left Gary Thompson Monty Haskell help out very special little girl Lisa Kuhn Right Head counselor Andi Reed gets turn Bill Hunter Terry Steinborn Left Lunch Ia Joe Vellas cuisine Right Camper Jason Rossi gets winas Arvadas finest Its happened again sports fansmuch too much fun Since last talked have visited First Annual Reno Hobby Trade Show full-sized Hot Air Balloon Races full-scale Reno race model version Reno race Madera Los Angeles joint club meeting Visalia Fall Soaring Festival finally Finance Committee meeting Reston Theres no way can cover sitting lets have AVP Fritz Harrold report race birds Ill give shot Reno well catch up some neat happenings squeeze can saving Soaring festival next time So further ado herrres Fritz Regg just returned three days First Annual RC Unlimited Air Races hearty congratulations Cliff Adams Tom Easterday putting first-class event Radio Control modelers knew immediately going great event saw souvenir quality 40-page color program weekends events AMA well represented Dis trict Ten VP Regg Executive Vice President Dave Brown District VP Don Krafft Carl Maroney Vince Mankowski Headquarters Great interest AMA shown evidenced ques tions discussions booth given great spot booth orga nizers Racingfantastic Reno year have say Madera exciting Watching pilots race planes time money invested truly awesome some very inno vative cutting-edge-design planes Next year hope see some Pond Racers enteredonly present year flying form number plane crashes Thurs day through Saturday horrific have never seen go Radio failure did seem culprit Mishaps land ing weak landing gear also big Rac ing close dramatic Sunday true movie-type ending Gold race Sunday hat off Rac ers Race organizers District Ten proud Perhaps next year can have event new district flying site Good job Fritz thanks Racers ganizers super event Whatever First Annual Reno Trade Show lacked attendance made up spirit fun facility great location excellent host club ter rific Reno the-biggest-little-town-in-theworld wonderful exciting self fortunate enough catch full-scale Hot Air Balloon Races wee hours Saturday Sunday mornings Five balloons sent up formation prior suns rising balloonists able shoot yellow flame bal loons making light up like jewels sky Theres no way explain feel ing comes over body stand ing middle 150 balloons shapes sizes inflating rising off ground right front face hats off Reno guys Reno Guys would personally like see trade show become premiere event District Ten hobby show nestled tween balloon race culminating full-scale one-and-only Reno Air Race ya havent seen dont know what re missing have just finished mind-shrinking ses sion Finance Committee As come away have very good feeling Dis trict Ten verge owning AMAs first regional flight site connection acting jury member Control Line Combat team selection meet Vacaville Executive VicePresident Dave Brown Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski Special Services Director Carl Maroney visited 240-acre site near Visalia California RC Racing Contest Board guy Gary Hover putting together group clubs area purpose building maintaining first regional flight site AMA site located approximately seven miles north Visalia Road 80 just mile off State Highway 99 closest neighbor dairy farm about mile away area zoned ag riculture currently near maxi mum density site itself partially 100-year floodplain would seriously inhibit future growth area along already maximized zoning density use permit would prevent intrusion noise-sensitive neighbors would sure trouble-free site long time Am excited bet along excitement comes great deal concern site can certainly will serve great assembly place Central California-based fliers competitors will continue serve great place District Ten visit weekend flying re treat will take place day-to day week-to-week flying needs dis trict club officer contact person should have received request club input regard sectioning district future flight sites Please take time express ideas District Ten leaders can continue plan implement favorite pastime flight sites Pictured below photo what has put together far Vi salia Site will notice layout various disciplines sport also possibility overnight accommodations RVs current plans have land purchase included AMA 1992 budget Council meeting No vember subject approval development implementation plan fi nal Council approval would come Jan uary meeting actual purchase devel opment implementation 1 layout what could become first regional site Congratulations F3E Team recently picked meet hosted HSS Club finishers follows First Jerry Bridgeman second Steve Neu third Jason Perrin fourth Bob Sliff fifth Brian Chan sixth Rick Schrameck fin ishers believe top three will compete Bob Sliff nominee team manager once again Good luck guys Gold September 25 found joint meeting Los Angeles area clubs led believe reveal activities around District Ten expense-fund freezing report appearing R/C Modeler Maga zine made believe going informal debate between myself po tential opponent Unfortunately poten tial opponent did withstand trials nominating committee ended up discussing freeze answering ques tions about national flight site Mun cie preceded ripsnorting slide projector report Muncie delivered Dave Peltz meeting well attended over 100 modelers treated presence Exec utive Director Vince Mankowski Barbra Re naud Airtronics much delight world F3B champion Joe Wurtz freezing expenses fiscal mis understanding between myself Head quarters now resolved episode worth space needed write about have questions give call project Muncie steaming ahead believe will mecca model aerodromes proceeding break neck pace feel times perhaps slightly slower pace emphasis regional flying fields would appropriate Time will tell enough just few weeks Friday 11th found winging across friendly sky toward Finance Committee meeting Reston budget calls surplus revenue over expenses capital purchases proposed new year could leave cash shortfall tough months September-October significant problem AMAs assets owned free clear small short-term loan will ad equate get through period time mid-point election process time read issue election will have decided Let just say thank showing inter est AMA voting thank you showing confi dence Its pleasure serving sincerely hope can continue Edge 94 Model Aviation x Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 As have seen new declaration asked sign What trying to protect Academy self lawsuits member law yer read item sat right down fired off letter claimed members no insurance Well wrong ba sic coverage covers suits brought against remains What being removed assets Academy itself Since some lawyers will sue anything within miles event re gardless liability deemed neces sary remove much possible very choice target lawsuits Thinking about number lawyers country proclivities some thought occurred same way re fer herd sheep school fish suppose its glut lawyers Don Anderson asked pass plans swap meet December 7 1000 am 700 pm Marshall Cen ter Rudy Leupke Hall Vancouver Wash ington address 1009 E Mcloughlin Blvd Get rid surplus just time Christmas Fern Prairie Modelers An nual Family Picnic Fun-Fly Septem ber 29 Great food fine weather lot nice folk made super day multi-level fun-fly noon Earl Aune flew new Mustang Jerry Holcomb dem onstrated erector set Helicopter followed Denny Wall guiding high-flying parachutist perfect landing flying camaraderie followed Noted Big Sky Thunderbirds flying off two water sites Also see Duane Feistet went way Arlington NW F-i regionals took eighth place new club started up Snohomish area called SNOR/C Seems dedicated some all-out competition types note SNOR/C club big bird enthusi asts put flying fields sight other unaware other made agreement allows both clubs operate requires strict adher ence frequency plan What happens club members off icers think should contest members generally agree con test announced however con test day comes few members show up help out What Perhaps give up contests altogether maybe re trench Get specific commitments members before contest ever held re fuse start process unless help plen tiful readily available Obviously can problem club also comes district problem potentially good contest situation dropped Snake River Modelers hosted Idaho Scale Squadron meet late September CDed Que Quigley huge success AVP Al Culver has promised pictures Contestants came such far flung places Gooding Idaho Yakima Washington goodly number Boise Baker LaGrande Some Snake River modelers tried hand too Also Kevin Cruson went Cottage Grove tend Pattern meet now group considering Pattern meet next fall Mike Dunphy volunteered motor over Medford hold judges school maybe will see new meet come pass Benton County RIC Club got involved DaVinci Days Celebration held Cor vallis About 20 members participated al though everyone flew didnt fly answered questions managed PR part effort spite very cramped quarters several hundred specta tors shown something about hobby/sport RC modeling Doesnt hurt get involved local celebrations fact helps Second Annual Fun Fliers Contest went very well good weather good competition Mclver nice place fly has nice grove trees cool relief Mclver nice park family-type activities too Everyone seemed enjoy ing themselves CD Roger Wilson kept things moving need congratulate Bob Bennett having reached goal having CD 50 years Now thats amazing downright awe-inspiring Bob has certainly asset District Xl since moved its easy understand did Its just very difficult get handle doing things others length time especially since own life has held difficult stretches nice letter came Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association club has putting biggest spectators standpoint best-attended shows around Usually blessed good weather Ninth An nual Event year no exception Thir ty-five pilots Washington Califor nia brought 41 aircraft fly off Carl Weathers strip near Brooks Oregon Jim Griffin came up Redding California get Furthest Traveled award 4000 spectators mostly local resi dents showed up oh ah club does outstanding job getting word out people come out love show Does wonders local PR kids just like last year candy bomber run about noon Weve got nice shots show thanks Rocky must have very busy CD event assume took pictures didnt have help since some 30 members showed up help out keep things moving First photo shows part 4000-person crowd some aircraft can see Ed Hesss very large Lysander right Bet couldnt have guessed Candy Bomber being held Jay Hop kins couldnt kids get fig ured out real fast may able read it says Tootsie Roll side members make sure littlest kids have chance get some candy plenty go around final CD Rocky Dickersons Keleher Lark Rocky powers -scale version home-built OS 91 Surpass shot can get some idea landing strip 150 x 2800 ft very smooth grass Its neat place fly Best wisnes no ano namily 1-101iday Season may peaceful filled joyD January 1992 95 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DIstrict Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrelt Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomtt 1910 NE 122nd Ave vancouver WA 98664 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vicksburg St. Spokune WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-1 45th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Karlfrom Puyallup Washington brought Marchetti 260 powered ST 3000 Karl won both pilots specta tors Best Show awards Obviously very nice plane e nu erattons Note safety net used along aircraft spectators right Bob Sueing clubs Activities Di rector designated announcer Cottage Industries As mentioned recent issue New York Indoor Times just have come up name complimentary small businesses full part-time devoted producing useful needed up-to-date aeromodeling materials tools kits high quality practical design Whenever cottage industries mentioned cant help slip back time high school English class old Silas Marner bent over loom Thats cottage industries full bloom name meant exactly what said Back what ever century country folk labored day alone homes cottages raw materials brought fin ished pieces picked up term has come down us late twentieth century just doesnt accurately describe vital members hobbys supply system small producers vital us usually leading edge innovation technology couple issues ago mentioned Junior Flight old-line Free Flight rubber-powered flying scale kit producers fallen way behind big producers just have brought kits up-to-date day want good rubber-powered kit buy produced cottage industry manufacturers about readers out sending suggested names replace antiquated cottage industry moniker No con test no prize sincere thank letter Bill Warner agrees did however use term made list such firms could think calls list Cottage Wings Source Guide Bills list updated Sep tember 1991 may have copy sending $1 businesssized SASE Bill Warner 1370 Monache Ave Porterville CA 93257 worthwhile list worthwhile producers Two-Hundred-Thousand Kits Year Recently Don Ross mentioned Paul K Guillow Inc Wakefield MA 01880 confirmed company no longer ad vertises magazines something noticed mentioned produces sells over 200000 flying scale kits annually mar keting through hobby shops discount stores other retail outlets Now thats lot kits manufacturer Guillows lament however company estimated about 80% kits never completedeven worse could have imagined Think 80% unfinished wasted budding modelers down drain modelers will never come AMA members Dont wonder so-called completed models come close flying Guillow asked Don could percentage improved Don Ross has good business arrangement whereby Guillow places its kits advertisement Dons book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes smart business both parties Don says has sold over 1000 books result ads no doubt some readers thus able finish fly Guillow models Needless say recommendation kit producers mod els designed long ago invest re-designing updating kits can fly Flying what about today No longer builders satisfied simply looking things done Models must fly Flying Aces Club FAC Nationals other clubs too magazine articles attest fact such models can fly well Pure simple kit buyers want mod els fly Take look copy old-time advertisement Build display. Build fly gas rubber-power free flight con trol line simple radio control ction features retractable tail wheel drop-able bombs retractable landing gear sliding canopy folding wings movable control surfaces scale figures What lot baloney model designed fly ways can fly well model designed things far too heavy designed fly well remember looking over plans rubber-powered kit Douglas Dive Bomber wasnt rear peg hook rubber See what mean So think old-line manufacturers better get horses re-design models will per centage completed flown models go up 0 Second Edition first edition 5000 copies Don Rosss book Rubber Pow ered ModelAirplanes has already sold out just over two years second edition now print should ready November 11 1991 second edition few changes will published Markowski International met Mike Markowski CIMAS Colum bia University flying session Mike helping Don sell first edition Zenith second bit good news Don will stock 1000 books cover Guillows continued promotion will ship orders right home will sell book $1395 plus $105 postage thats total $15 copy will autographed Send check Don Ross 38 Churchill Road Cresskill NJ 07626 next bit news Don has asked start work new book will begin basic primer left off go much further will cover competition models like Coupe Wake field have chapters C02 Electric small Gas compressed air also materials like Mylar Kevlar carbon fiber others Don will also include complete chapter foam construction may also some new plans enough room Don might sell plans separately package real kicker Ross plans include chapter mod ify Scale kits make models fly Darned doesnt bring us right back manufacturers cleaning up acts rely ing book someone wrote change kits get things fly Ah me. Anyway Don Ross would like Junior Flight readers start send ing him suggestions fix-it ideas sources special materials can contact Don address gave three paragraphs above Three Mini-Sticks heres cottage industries coming right cue supply us Mini-Stick kits Talk about timelessness Ive asked basic questions get started get activity along requests six Mini-Stick plans kits should just thing Lew Gitlows Indoor Model Supply kits have three different de signs box kit contains select color-coded premium balsa least three models design requirements Mini-Sticks plans sheet includes prop jig template full details lots illustrations Kits include Ultra Film covering materials ex cept cement kit costs $995 Standard Quick Cement ideal attaching covering now available steel tip glue gun wire insert $295 Modelers want try own designs will find Mini dual bearings six $4 very helpful An 18-page catalog $1 kit $2 alone Add $3 shipping Mailing address Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Man oh man US Cavalry comes riding over hill just nick time See what mean about misnamed cottage indus tries being vanguard Flying Scale Plans Ive requested Flying Scale modelers mention believe draw up publish sell Flying Scale plans should alwaysrepeat alwaysinclude accu rate three-view draw ing plane involved three-view needed contest doc umentation purposes Such three-views sometimes difficult lo cate other sources designer must have clude usually gaping unused areas plans lack space such three-views left out Designers please take note include all-important accu rate three-view Make plans really fulfill purpose As always keep tail light Ill next month odel Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents N AMA SINcZE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 2 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above _____________________________2 SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr start months column finishes last months discussion Migrating Combustion Chamber engine Will type engine satisfy types model categories Prob ably type satisfies demand time envisioned some very definite applications Sport Scale fliers should immediate beneficiaries MCC engine can well think big birds would especially acceptable place development whet appetite fact take look next photo Byron Pitts 12-cuin MCC engine swinging 20 x 8 propeller Imagine fully de veloped engine application Look compact size engine mounted Pitts just think about what have hanging front yours above rather con densed simplification full description engine tended gain interest comments device wish thank Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc information Fred ventor patent holder Migrating Combustion Cham ber engine Fred Jeff Erick son flier Phil Gieseking provided briefing flight demonstra tion AMA Executive Council during Council meeting Muncie Flying done airport south end AMA property NACA Technical Report referenced page 110 Sound Model Aeronautics should read 1192 instead 1191 Readers advise report no longer available National Technical formation Service interested muffler design mathe matics please consult Air Force report used reference handbook Air Force Technical Report No AFFDL-TR-76-28 available NTIS apologize error Site studies common request receive letters telephone calls has responding complaints Answers questions handbook recently mailed chartered clubs occasion specific conditions cannot answered book site unique fun damentals still apply becomes matter just use methods answer particular problem good example happened site neighbor made complaint person correspondence site owner raised potential further action Any time tract attention local authorities enter risky area best solution analyze situation immediately come up methods meeting sound levels compatible lifestyles neighbors very first thing need copy local ordinances relat ing sound determine violating laws next step take sound level readings over period time cor onds normal hours operation looking average background ambient sound levels need study record see periods increased lowered ambient sound during time under study information hand can take readings during times aircraft operating question becomes sound level aircraft particular model class model engine type size other factor involved making aircraft measurably audible far above mean ambient sound aircraft Another very important factor distance between offended party can approximate distance rather easily us ing basic math need make some sort sight de termine angle location point under flight path determine what distance Triangulation will provide slant range What data important fact sound sound dont get confused frequency unless local laws specifically relate sound levels frequency audible por tion airplanes sound spectrum probably exhaust note frequency can measure exhaust note quite well using standard properly calibrated sound-level meter models consistently cause noise pollution problems neighbors case will need work aircraft lower sound levels measured field may also have situation becomes mandatory alter flight zone avoid flying too close neighbors property cases will need take both actions greatest offenders individual flies lim its eyeball response no need flying sites would available people would fly power planes closer field Large models have become problem couple re asons simple fact overtime will large models large model flies very well visible last fact causes problem fliers judge distance plane size model well can seen order prop erly control thing individual goes 50-in model 110-in airplane flies point appears same size smaller now flying over least much closer neighbor doubt using large gasoline engine very ineffective muffler guaranteed get neighbors attention Dont give argument because its turning 7000 rpm wont sound bad Loud loud noise level neighbors house high level above ambient main concern An effective muffler absolute necessity use devices nothing exhaust extractors should banned completely fields potential problems exist must control location sound level airplanes Continued page 88 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Director Operations Robert voislavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee nical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 SpecIal Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceaaing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D January 1992 79 AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council U PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 2 Federal Aviation Administration FAA very important contact AMA have Responsible airspace nation FAA could well formulate Federal Air Regulations FARs would ad versely impact activities AMA members As doc ument exercises control over model aircraft operations Ad visory Circular AC 91-57 issued June 1981 need copy please call us testament respect FAA has AMA its members California blimp incident took place noti fied contacts FAA immediately acknowledged problem aberration typical behavior AMA members situation handled low-key fashion lucky AMA HQ personnel work several FAA Washington staffers well having contact needed FAA regional offices Through Washington bureau AMA has become involved educational department headed Philip Woodruff Phil pro vides great leadership staff working aggressively reach goal set Administrator Admiral James Busey attract ing more young people aviation career past year invited part Aviation Career Educa tion ACE session FAA Headquarters occasion select group high school students enrolled pro gram called week orientation classroom setting able present case model aviation its lessons use examples famous aviators/astronauts started careers model building flying chance speaker preceded Administrator himself pleased see AMA working staff providing support contacts like permit AMA work protect interests membership keep flying refer back August 1990 issue Model Aviation page 91-92 will see FAA Administrator acted CD banquet Smithsonian Institution expansion kick-off dinner table dinner given Delta Dart fly end evening great enjoyment guest Incidentally 1991 FAA conducted 17 ACE programs 1992 agency plans have program 50 states Maybe club can get involved help contact closest FAA office inquire So yes AMA does work you dont always see specific activity Jerry Hawkins President Winnebago R/C Flyers Inc sent nice letter some newspaper clippings Oshkosh Northwestern re porter Angie Venturini gave club real boost story about its move new location change involved 800 club man-hours 96 acre site club leases property county $1 per year bad However club does donate lot labor hours indicated above Adjacent new field cemetery club has adopted community service project As now know clubs adopt piece highway Wisconsin chartered club looks after cemetery members clip trees cut grass pick up trash make place look presentable getting high marks county administration effort Future plans field call adding safety fencing improving parking area planting some flowers erecting flagpole [0cated near County Fairgrounds club gets lot spectators club hopes add bleachers some day accommodate visitors Winnebago R/C Flyers recently named Club Month Model Airplane News magazinea nice achievement club newsletter Oshkosh Bound full building tips club news sched ule information some excellent cartoons Colonel Bob Thanks Jerry input pleasant letter sent Rhode Island Aeromodelers sent some nice information about its club project Based Bristol Rhode Island club activities chair man Michael Viscosi provided details get national TV exposure Work Easter Seal Society end Rhode Island Aeromodelers held First Annual RIC Flying Circus donated proceeds Society day-long event featured biplanes Pattern planes Helicopters static displays construction exhibits lots open flying sprin kled between Fund-raising efforts included raffle prizes donated Lloyd Randolphs Telemaster pulls banner during Flying Cir cus opening ceremony club local hobby shops Spectators could buy flight time buddy box set-up club trainer aircraft use throughout day Concessions did land office business parking fees added total club decided advance proceeds would go Easter Seals campaign photos can see symbolic presentation check $1001 Plans next year already underway What great way get lo cal support publicity Clouddusters RIC Club Milan Illinois lucky club club formed 1986 three members mid-1991 36 active fliers threethats right threeflying fields Larry Stone good enough send copy club newsletter plus newspaper story story featured color photo good write-up club its activities Club members come throughout Quad Cities area recent site acquisition Rock Island County Fair grounds have free use property unless some other major event scheduled annual Fair stock car race calendar club returns its two other fields long ago some club members took aircraft local school Moline Getting involved schools good PR club has taken advantage relationship County Fairground Manager reflected no-cost privilege have use site Carol Loretz staff writer Argus interviewed several club members came up good article overall tone very positive indicated aeromodelers well ac cepted community As flying sites become harder harder obtain retain cer tam parts country being recognized respected part community becomes more important Yourpublic im age has positive need known local ficials can approve deny request flying privileges no matter new field existing field Once public opin 80 Model Aviation RIA members John Galvin Pete Dreyer Lloyd Randolph Steve Winter Steve Shriner Denise Winter Barbara Palmateer Geoff Beven Mike Viscosi Bill Barnowski kneeling Mike McGrath Matt Walter symbolic check completes picture Check presentation ABC affiliate Channel 12 shown national networkSi OO1 Shown Jack Palmateer Pete Dreyer Walter Cryan Channel 12 News Anchor Mike Viscosi Bill Barnoweki Andrew Dreyer front ion turns against you can kiss field goodbye ways can develop understanding sympathy have expounded pages times clubs unwise get involved about club Have good publicity lately Let know next month Cliff Adkins assists another Peachtree student Delta Dart con struction Mike McGowan head instructor smiles shows off completed Delta Dart AMA Cub photos page should have appeared November 1991 issue Model Aviation photos Fayette Flyers AdoptA-School program mentioned page 141 January 1992 81 AMA SINCE 1936 GRAND OPENING OF THE NATIONAL AEROMODELING FLYING FACILITY MUNCIE INDIANA JUNE 13141992 Watch Model Aviation National Newsletter Further Details Retired Delta Airlines Captain Hank Frese working Amanda Jones Peachtree Elementary School THE 1991 CHARLES HAMPSON GRAN ISCHOLARSHIP FUND Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has awarded 1991 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund five university students academic excellence civic responsibility modeling ac tivities $20000 fund distributed among Mark Cantarella Joel Grasmeyer Raymond Jungmann Andrew Kenedy James Stewart assist education According Bob Underwood Scholarship Committee chairman five selected because exemplify spirit Charles Hampson Grant aeromodeling full-scale aviation pioneer Like Mr Grant young men doers Underwood said have enjoyed great success academics participated ex tracurricular activities displayed true sense civic responsibil ity hope contribution will help become leaders chosen field community Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania received $2000 freshman studies Economics Political Science George Washington University Washington DC An avid RC sport flier Mark participates fun flys also uses Telemaster 66 give flight demonstrations lessons scout community groups past member Simi Valley California Fliers current member Chester County Pennsylvania RC Club As 40 student B Reed Henderson High School West Chester Pennsylvania Mark involved Student Govern ment Association National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society school newspaper debate team also active Catholic Youth Organization Boy Scouts Senior Patrol Leader Joel Grasmeyer freshman Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana studying Aerospace Engineering Grand Rapids Michi gan native received $6000 scholarship fund Joel world-class Free Flight modeler member United States Junior Free Flight Team competed World Championships Yugoslavia also enjoys RC Sailplane CL Stunt CL Combat flying As member Grand Valley Michigan RC Club Western Michigan Free Flight Club has taken part school demonstrations assisted students developed interest modeling An outstanding student Calvin Christian High School Grand ville Michigan Joel listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Soci ety four years track team debate team ski club Other activities included Civil Air Patrol Grand Rapids Astro nomical Association Grand Rapids Audubon Society Raymond jungmann Buckholts Texas awarded $3000 freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Texas A&M University College Station An avid RC modeler Raymonds recent accomplishment scratch-built Roun Tuit member Milam County Texas Aeromodelers regular participant flight demonstrations local contests Raymond graduated valedictorian CH Yoe High School Cameron Texas National Merit Semi-Finalist twoyear member National Honor Society also active member 4-H Future Farmers America FFA During holiday season spreads cheer visiting local nursing homes singing Christmas carols Andrew Kenedy junior Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy New York received $3000 Florence Kentucky native has dou ble major Aeronautical Engineering Biology ranked top student university Andrew enjoys building repairing models recently complet ing construction first Pattern ship also has scratch-built Italian Fibrini T-34 Mentor enjoys instructing beginners participating static displays contests serves secre tary treasurer aeromodeling club college 1989 graduate Boone County High School Florence Ken tucky Andrew has received nearly 60 awards certificates accomplishments academics music athletics has studied played classical guitar 12 years also member hockey teams won several state titles Andrew Kenedys photo will appear next month James Stewart Missou Ia Montana awarded $6000 com mittee freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Iowa State University Ames James has diverse interest model aviation has built flown gas-powered Electric models RC Gliders Helicopters Free Flight models member Big Sky Aeromodelers sists beginners participates various club meets contests First class Sacred Heart High School Missoula Montana James involved variety school activities member National Honor Society four years Academic State Team three years also involved Student Gov ernment Association debate team math science clubs athletic interests included track cross country boxing teams Eagle Scout participated Annual Christmas Food Drive VISION community service class sisted elderly Continued page 83 82 Model Aviation Muncie Back 1960s first envisioned Academy-owned facility considered designing complex building house Headquarters museum flying site dream almost came fruition Springfield Ohio the late 1970s number reasons decided build Headquarters facility Reston Virginia put flying site idea hold As AMA grew assumed larger role national modeling activ ity need site reconsidered So after widely publicizing intentions established Site Acquisition Committee scoured country suitable site did choose Muncie two principal reasons Mun cie physically center population United States fact 60 percent US population lives within 600 miles Muncie means large percentage AMAs membership has relatively easy access events held site Second Muncie did find community firmly committed supporting relocation operation has greatly eased burden packaging properties several different owners securing purchase fair market price obtaining proper zoning easing concerns facilitys neighbors providing financial support etc want national flying site will certainly ease burden hosting Nationals once site has developed its full potential will also allow us make money opera tion rather lose money often case fact Na tionals currently conducted such burden almost hooves us discontinue event unless have tenable site arrangement Muncie will certainly site Nationals 1992 Scale World Championships already scheduled Muncie site will available kinds events expect have waiting list its use Such events expected pay own costs plan host national symposia Already works flyin/symposium noise reduction held spring 92 Aeromodeling research cannot done Reston also ing planned Most important however national aeromodeling center fo cus growth acceptance public activity similar what EAAs Oshkosh facility does want American public view aeromodeling thriving quality activity confi dent center will greatly aid image investment future also intent eventually locate Headquarters functions Muncie using equity Reston ease transfer Once activities place cohesive efficient operation will possible anticipate reducing yearly overall operating costs Beyond Muncie intent invest sites across country resources will allow certainly possible provide site club plan use resources leverage site acquisi tions whenever possible Certainly greater public acceptance large part leverage will help convince local authorities meet needs modelers through use public lands have evidence such acceptance exists intend build success AMAs Marketing Department Reston can supply materi als can also meet local authorities needed help ac quire flying sites also aggressively market aeromodeling media So invest single site rather sites time simply honest opinion can achieve profound long-term benefit funds available doing way re alize somethose immediate desperate need sitemay disagree premise Council certainly sympa thizes feeling convinced long term course have taken will have best long-term benefit AMA Dues Adjustment Council recently made some adjustments membership rates two primary reasons 1 The rates place some categories simply werent paying costs processing membership applications some instances did adequately cover benefits received 2 Because members opt receive Model Aviation de cided stop publishing separate copies AMA News section sent no publication categories actions will give magazine higher quality mix AMA other news restraints finite AMA News section will able produce better magazine save overall publi cation costs never attempt cover up sugar-coat dues crease some categories some irate letter-writers have claimed Council conducts its business according by-laws em power Council set reasonable dues rates well conduct other business Obviously want maintain organization healthy serves its members best ability does hurt accused dastardly underhanded practices few members have claimed have never seen instance tenure AMA Council works hard remun eration Council members modelers just like cer tainly have best interests modelers heart poll membership item business could never accomplish anything Council has same problems legislative bodies have country understanding will people represent same time working common good have look whole picture rather dividual hardships really think membership would vote dues increase course Its like taxes nobody likes taxed necessity government provide ser vices need spite increase dues rates small percentage AMA members money spend membership whale bar gain insurance benefits alone provide liability accident death theft insurance paltry sum club flying field property owner also covered have just received renewal notice FAA $250000 p01 icy covers accident death riding certified air plane no others costs over $200 above beyond cost membership categories received rate increase Senior Cit izens Im Ive received letters accusing us dastardly things Some claim will have give up hobby because dues increase have hard time believing want best bargain can get everything spend money mod elers getting terrific bargain Try getting much insurance such low cost anywhere else dont think should subsidize some membership catego ries would unfair rest membership did crease dues Open category far largest seg ment membershipLi ScholarshipCont pg 82 Additionally Joel Grasmeyer James Stewart awarded $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Scholarship Fund fund sponsored Toledo Weak Signals AMA-chartered club given top candidates Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund Continued page 84 January 1992 83 PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 go again Before column done Ill surely ac cused lawyer-bashing dont know explain situation some people interpreting way Frankly have lot respect legal profession its system luris prudence have little trouble short its system allows abuse have trouble dealing law yers themselves lawyers apply system clients greatest advantage Sometimes may seem unfair its necessarily lawyers fault working Id want loophole explored decide would advantage after thats what am paying subject month new waiver AMA members re quired sign membership application renewal applica tions hardly hit mailboxes hell-raising started number people seem have difficulty understanding what waiver says some have misinterpreted saying insurance coverage has eliminated case read carefully will find waives right sue AMA itself negligence has absolutely nothing insurance coverage ability potentially recover da mages another AMA member under AMA insurance cover age waiver reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aer onautics Incorporated liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused negligence will stop right now read again will see doesnt have anything insurance What says wont hold AMA self responsible accident suffer personal injury property damage alleging AMA negligent An example would buddys RC trainer went out control hit causing severe injuries could still po tentially recover damages under AMA insurance could additionally sue AMA negligence pro tecting accident grounds alleging negligence against AMA could nearly anything failure provide cage protect failure require fail-safe equipment wherein throttle would automatically retard resulting lessening severity grievous injuries client honor al lowing use frequencies known used other services extremes go far have someone able proclaim AMA negligent failure control automobiles parking lot chartered club involved accident fact AMA itself no control situation seems matter little seems matter AMA has deep pockets waiver attempt protect future insurance being jeopar dized cases attempt hold AMA directly liable seek damages AMA itself limited insurance cov erage total assets AMA itself AMA membership organization its members have put lot hard-earned money insurance program AMAs off ic ers elected members doing level best see insurance plan along other assets AMA reality belong its members thats protected allow assets become victim cases whole insurance plan will fall suspect entire hobby/sport model aviation could fall AMA must protect its assets order able continue protect personal assets limit insurance coverage right continue enjoy pas time So far column shouldnt have upset too lawyers audience now.. age-old saying goes some thing like have lawyer have opinion have two have argument Waivers tricky things write openers waivers usually governed laws individual state Therefore need certain language ensure effec tiveness varies state state hand courts seem tend enforce waivers written legalese language indecipherable common man other hand like claim cornerstone enforcement signed waiver whether individual signing understood what signing Its epitome Catch 22 Making matters complicated fact states dont have specific statutes regarding waivers usually rely case law determine validity laymens terms best can understand describe previous court case de cided issue enforceability waiver has set prece dent therefore decision effect becomes law Future pending cases same set facts would ruled same way based law Please bear gets complicated key por tion above portion sentence says same set facts general facts generally changed precedent applicable case must heard its own merits read involving dollars As can well ima gine precedents have set some states appear contradict other have involved fact pattern very slightly different writing waiver important try evaluate set words have found effective enforced previous case ones werent state different some com promise necessary certain words key states waiver worded effective way legal sense comes quite long approaching full page also faced decision whether include club site owner waiver As can see adoption liability waiver compli cated process cannot taken lightly motion made Executive Council adopt waiver purposely did present copy pro posed waiver fact hadnt seen myself rather asked approve waiver developed lawyers warned would quite long approximately full page made no pretense trying hide anything rather expressed concern document presented amateur editing doc ument would result its being made less effective legal sense would have admit would have guilty anyone editing thats purposely hadnt seen document EC passed motion cant remember what margin off running attorneys presented waiver HQ inclusion 1992 renewal package HQ staff concerned sheer size document would create situation people might renew HQ initiated rewrite What evolved two waiv ers first single sentence waiver printed renewal application second longer sanctioned events attorneys have agreed it attitude re write could dilute effectiveness waiver somewhat acceptable think HQ wrong change waiver statement can understand concern could have nega tive effect renewals Its classic case deciding what im portant selling product case memberships protect ing yourself future lawsuits Only time will tell predict subject will re-visited lot future few may have recently received Alert Regarding Insur ance Coverage letter AMA member attorney letter based upon misunderstanding language intent waiver see above reference two attorneys after con versation yours truly has acknowledged misunderstand ing letter stated Based representations intent waiver part Statement have come realize interpretation put Alert incorrect sometimes may seem AMAs EC stumbling around dark can assure working hard best interests mind few decisions clear cut easy may appear someone hasnt heard sides argumentIZ Scholarship Cont pg 83 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund established 1987 memory Grants achievements full-scale model avi ation Scholarship applicants must high school graduates cur rently enrolled university program also required have involved some type modeling activity within past three years Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee approved AMAs Executive Council Further information concerning AMAs scholarship programs can obtained contacting AMA Headquarters Scholarship Applica tions 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750EZ 84 Model Aviation exciting events have keeping office busy month An operational plan budget have developed AMA-hosted Scale World Championships next August Various de tails concerning cost entry housing transportation site formation presented FAI Paris November Meanwhile 1992 AMA operational budget prepared office delivered Finance Committee September Assembling annual budget AMA no easy matter hours spent department heads reviewing year-to-date ex penses projected 1991 expenses comparing cost projec tions conditions following year Service maintenance contracts insurance policies utilities taxes supply costs airfare increases among wide variety expenses taken account budget prepared reviewed several times detail submitted Finance Committee later meets HQ review entire process Finance Committee meeting Sat urday October 12 successful twelve-hour affair now re vised copy 1992 AMA budget will presented AMA Ex ecutive Council November 9 final approval lot time has spent Scale World Champion ships HQ has made considerable efforts continue reviews operations improvements procedures Meanwhile time has devoted reviewing overseeing development AMAs property Indiana addition monthly review construction companys work date constant flow grant applications easements secure permits obtain schedule maintain During past month planning meeting held 1992 National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Next paid visit Reno-style Air Races California way very successful Congratulations CD John Elliott Following event just 140 miles away served jury member F2D team trials Vacavilleanother successful event Congratulations CD John Salvin Another project has required attention last 30 days preparation agenda November Executive Council meeting information architect John Hunton have reviewed finalized input development Muncie site endeavoring price schedule improve ments asked Special Interest Groups AMA members around country above addition full-time job managing supervising AMA HQ operations briefly mentioned Nationals planning meeting 1992 Na tional Model Airplane Championships will held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts June 20-29 Westover AFB able accommodate events means will return com bined Nationals format sincere thanks Special Inter est Group representatives AMA members attended meeting worked hard select various flying site locations determine optimum flight schedule events will third Nationals held Westover other two among largest Nationals ever held 1992 Nationals ex pected larger AMA members happy re turn Westover recall 83 85 Nationals excellent championship events writing 1992 renewal process well under way re newals mailed last week September end first full week October over 24000 renewals re ceived HQ Fifteen percent renewals took advantage Renew-for-2 option between 1000 6000 applications ar rived day renewals being handled HQ use outside service lockbox expect work some overtime order keep up renewals avoid delayed ser vice members good news year AMA members seem inclined remember sign renewal application Last year several thou sand dollars spent postage return applications sig natures less positive news apparently some con fusion over three minor items first involves confusion between Eye-Denta card Vision Wear card Vision Wear card gives AMA members discount purchasing eyeglasses mailed AMA members license card Eye-Denta card thick plastic AMA membership card can used fre quency clip Vision Care card free Eye-Denta card costs $10 Another irritant new Youth Membership rate $14 cludes subscription ModelAviation magazine letters have indicated members dont have problem paying $14 Juniors simply want second copy Model Avia tion Upon hearing second subscription may sent school library members choice problem disappears cases may premature suspect Executive Council re view will take place shortly possibility Family membership family being same name same address will offered renewal small problem end can help some cases AMA member signs signature portion renewal form mails alone cases have no name no address no AMA number no check no credit card number trace piece paper signature scrawl have no way knowing renewal whether payment has received whether its free renewals being set aside Seen above road being built through Muncie site begin ning northwest part site winding through exit midpoint eastern border large cleared portion center first flying site parking lots feel cases have heard AMA three weeks please call write membership department case make sure fill name ad dress renewal form end September made visit Muncie Indiana check construction progress quality work ironwork place building process being closed Additionally roadway final grade being prepared surfacing able first time drive road constructing stand first AMA flying site took breath away realize fully no way photographs videos writing may column could make anyone else fully appre ciate size scope project AMA must everything within its ability get members site can appreciate firsthand has previously mentioned magazine National Newsletter videos will Grand Opening cel ebration site next year mention black-tie Dedication Dinner Saturday night Grand Opening weekend However after experiencing site having op portunity visualize its scope own thinking has changed fully intend go next meeting AMA Executive Coun cil ask format Saturday night dinner changed buying tickets securing guest speakers etc open informal celebration free members sincerely believe Continued page 88 January 1992 85 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Overhead shot showing iron work up new Muncie Museum building ConnecOcut Maine Massaduselts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vmoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1826 Duxbury MA 02331 hI 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33Ash StTownsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 MC McGoffin 8 Robinson St Hoohon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 Hiyh St Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator GeonQe Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Championship Unlimited RC Races months column will pri marily devoted because first its type held Madera California airport October 3-6 1991 pilot air craft licensed qualify order race done Thursday Friday actual races held Saturday Sunday aircraft competing $25000 cash prizes modeled after aircraft qualified race unlimited ra ces Reno maximum weight 55 pounds fueled ready take-off no restrictions engines different types used Wingspan least 100 scale out lines maintained three classes Gold Silver Bronze Qualifying times used determine class aircraft would fly course went around three pylons measured Times varied about 75 mph 135 mph attrition rate air craft quite high must remembered much equip ment technology event being used first time landing gear seemed give fliers considerable trouble event sponsored Cliff Adams Tom Easterday very professionally done Tom Cliff people assisted deserve considerable credit creating very successful event able stick around Sundays activities dont have final resultsD Left right Tern Parola Loraine Hartranft Kelly Hartranft three staff handled administrative duties competitor re ceived plaque Loraine holding Reno racer Dreadnought type aircraft model rac ers patterned after However models P 51s various versions A-26 Douglas Invader owned Bill Hempel seemed have con siderable trouble left engine airplane still flew very well engine pilot flew airplane Gold Class 86 Model Aviation model Dreadnought being preparuu nor quatinying nis before shot after shot model Dreadnought i-n- iger ust owned David Bridi aircraft transported forced pick favorite airplane event would probably beautiful seemed verywell prepared Unfortunately another before picture Bonnie Wilber Barb Krafft admiring trophies Trophies along cash awarded First Second Third class Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Ditnbar WV 25064 Nelsen Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathswsy 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Macmu OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendate Ave Maple OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweil Cl Bensatem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency coordinator John Coole 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Foil PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Todays youthHow interest model aviation ques tion has reviewed numerous times local district na tional modeling groups District Ill attempting provide some stimulus problem As mentioned last months column Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters scheduled provide model-based seminar Pennsylvanias technology teachers ef fort will provide information suggestions using model aero nautics classroom early October District Vice President attended aero space seminar Penn State University program sponsored Johns Hopkins University directed toward recruiting gifted stu dents college aerospace programs students exhibited unbe lievable interest expertise aerospace programs Penn State students displayed some college activities cluded program called Ecsel challenge class de sign build full-scale soaring aircraft doing model aircraft will extensively used design evaluation Several innovative ideas will evolve thiswatch updates club can become involved education special program di rected toward science technology industrial arts would receive positive recognition almost school administrators Several districts clubs already provide programscan help Several months ago computerized bulletin board Mi ami RC Club mentioned board appears very worth contains some great graphics can now reached new telephone number 513 426-4050 Use BBS free hours Monday through Thursday 600 pm micni1t 600 pm Friday through Sunday midnight July 21 date Johnstown RC Clubs Invitational FunFly Picnic tenth consecutive year club has graciously invited areas RC clubs fun-filled day flying food fun Special guest AVP Jay Mealy Clearfield ad dition offering unlimited use beautiful flying site Johnstown club provided food drinks attending Allegheny RC Specialties provided prizes folqwing pictures expose event above information supplied Jim Duncan Indiana Flyers Club gesture thanks hospitality Johnstown Great idea Jim Mall shows very positive winter activity Keystone Radio Control Society Hummelstown Pennsylvania utilizes Colonial Park Mall Harrisburg its event effort shown Henry Spanglers Frank Sheesleys pictures Tamecats built Bill Morris Jim Nowak Jim Enterline Frank Sheesley August 10 1991 Central Penn Hobbies Starhawk Mfg spon sored fun fly West Shore Flying Clubs field Harrisburg little twist contest Central Penn Hobbies held beauty contest Starhawk poster girl winner moved Atlantic City try Eastern Miss Starhawk title Below Dave Bush stands center beauties left right Nancy Samento Missy Goodling Dave Bush Summer Smith Stacy Price Besides beauty contest great fun-fly contest evolved Bob Rachauss picture shows some contest activity May Santa bring things fly January 1992 87 Keystone Tamecats Honest Jim Nowaks Gee Bee Central Penns beauty contest Johnstown boys Hangar talk Fun-fly activity Happy holidays Flying sites Academy continues grow growth comes need flying sites clubs addressing need achieving great results question have answer obtain field Just what will club piece land goal hack grass strip out land cut little bit grass task quite simple truly wish make flying site have bit consider before completing site much can much will cost club District IV has some answers may benefit East Duplin Model Aviators located area Beulaville North Carolina has what just may ways best facility District facility has cost club members very little ex cept lot hard work club members abilities have used generate lot community support wasnt case having piece public property provided model aircraft use has great influence club goes thing have county both provide landfill make improvements quite another thing own Various fund-raising efforts donations businesses have made possible make improvements otherwise fairly commonplace flying site club has running water electricity field has enabled have clubhouse meetings other activities clubhouse insulated air conditioned well furnished includes two full rest rooms well-equipped lunch counter food preparation area field has grass runway ample pit area impound shelter chain link fence runs full length flight line includes something unique model aircraft field club sold advertising plates mounted along fence part campaign build site plates sold one-time charge type campaign made possible build outstand ing field Visitors area ought contact Bryson Houston di rections pay club visit will see can improve own facility Bryson can reached PO Box 324 Beulavlle NC 28518 Its well worth taking look option forming associations clubs especially met ropolitan areas becoming very important asset looking flying sites being done Northern Virginia Maryland North Carolina excellent statewide organization time has recent talk re-forming Virginia mak ings such group too faded away thrust two earlier groups coordinate activities especially contests ra tionale having such groups now obtain flying sites local group such Northern Virginia Association Model Aviation Clubs excellent body have dealing county city officials group can have advisors differ ent categories interest spokesperson responsible neg otiations follow manner get best planning avoid dissension dealing political body awful lot good land out could using problem convincing authorities best user land exactly large association can vital importance Any time can bring large numbers together have much better opportunity success Make sure plans complete make presentation options covered certain everyone understands cost labor coming projects developed Cooperation works both directions present state economy could some benefit clubs should take look local situation see just what status park land other public property time Some land may use because cuts personnel services have prevented adequate maintenance club may able ex change maintenance contract usage rights Check out club successful its efforts obtain flying site should document procedure Send AMA Headquar ters help build up file methodology point may come could added updated Flying Site Handbook data could put together manner would greatly simplify work clubs future Flying sites undoubtedly critical area concern model aviation Clubs need contact Marketing/PR group Geoff Styles Headquarters ques tions come up topic An abundance material personal assistance available Geoff has working rapport federal state organizations FAA UAV meeting about UAVs will held Washington Several years ago topic came up some discussion about line would drawn between model aircraft UAVs Nothing came time appeared some models would overlap realm UAVs come under FAA control would very desirable us Geoff Styles has invited attend upcoming meeting Several committees will established look overall picture will go unknown Geoff has excellent relationship FAA interests coincide FAA both have vested interest avi ation flight safety Much UAV program today owes lot its model aviation heritage Aircraft design engine development ra dio control systems flying techniques have roots model aviation could use term miniature however accurate today have aircraft comparable size weight UAVs Anyway watch information subject Geoff Academy Sound Cont pg 79 never comes cost manufacturers large gas en gines dont provide adequate mufflers engine offer aftermarket items manufacturer person can read ily design test market efficient muffler engine should demand done aftermarket also somewhat lacking interim will need purchase units pro vide good exhaust sound-level suppression alternative make own custom unit advan tage can customize particular installation need large propellers better fit requirements ef ficiency low sound levels will become apparent bet ter mufflers provided still looking information classes mufflers both manufactured home-brew will proposals next Executive Council meeting offer some incentive advances technology Drop us note have some thoughts get ting quiet Executive Director cont pg 85 should everything power get people site firsthand think time quit talking start doing site will wonders AMA model building flying country will demonstrate hobby viable sport recreational activity As springboard other regional sites model cities counties states Muncie site will significant figure growth aeromodeling Yes still nay-sayers detractors Some people odds either selection site develop ment property same ones back 1982 said AMA should continue rent property downtown Washington DC should waste money buying property Reston Vir ginia Time has proven Virginia purchase stroke genius facility Virginia has leveraged occasion provide AMA membership liability insurance beginning see recurrence 1982 crisis mentality itself American phenomenon mentality usually volves self-proclaimed advocacy group probably wellmeaning perhaps obsessed perceived problem licen ses itself perform study presents problem other members and/or club newsletters Print journalists informed new crisis letters editor begin appear other maga zines point advocacy proclaim grass roots movement demands changes problem crisis-mongering places priorities exaggerated problems important ones sparks ques Continued page 90 88 Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Norlh Carolina / Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT rd Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidenis Robert E Bahera 117 Dtis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 OtO-035e Bob Champine 205 riptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rich Christoph 1348 Comberiand Dr Harrisorborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doo Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 10809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27020 Freseecv Ceeritinater Paul Yacobecci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5086 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puarto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszenacz 3626 Raschwocd Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola R 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St Giboonoille FL 33534 Guotavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Guapsabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard jaclrson 2118 Thorolee Dr. N Charleston 50 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brock Girde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Teny Rirnerl 367 Orange Ave Baidrels FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Freqoency Coordinator Bornio Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Emergency I elected represent terests District V members Recently Council motion passed requiring Jun iors family pay $14 instead $7 thus receive Model Aviation magazine though another identical issue al ready being sent Open member same family Thus two issues will show up same house month necessary example Terry Martin Birmingham tells doesnt need two mags month Hes sending eight-year-old sons dues old $7 rate avoid losing good future members infuriating present Open members am agenda next Council meeting attempt change inequity An important new AMA Associate VP has assigned Mobile area help serve south Alabama Eugene Mathis Daphne Alabama member BARCS club has agreed help out Eugene P 40 fighter pilot WW II also flew B-29s retired Colonel flying B-47s has RC since 1957 last weekend Ive driven first Mont gomery Alabama Atlanta cover fun-flys report week end before drove Fort McCIellen visit Control Line Stunt contest Sunday two fun-flys Huntsville other Tullahoma Tennessee day before week before went two contests South Carolina Radio Control Pylon Race Quickie 500 Greenville South Carolina Quarter-Scale Giant affair Thats seven contests three weeks Dont ask maybe Im like friend Reggie Key awa just like really big prob lem need four pages mag month show whats going Pictured above happy familyoriented group involved Control Line Stunt snapped Fort McClellen Ala bama little girl middle Brandi Garrison standing next mother Tammy Husband David holding Cody Garrison Dondi front holding legendary Nobler model attended Lee Websters Tullahoma Ten nessee Free Flight affair August 24 Lees affair gets bigger year people show up fly Everybody runs contest fun-fly knows has headquarters somewhere field rec ords kept heavy deci sions no appeal earth made Lee Websters heart beat headquarters keeps contest go ing like supposed go Pictured above Mattie Schulz Molly Webster running everything sight So much whos first/in charge/running things meet couple weeks ago ran very good friend seen 15 years Mr Gail Jacobson Atlanta Last time saw Gail awarding Atlanta RC Club AMA Award Excellence currently highest award AMA has chartered club couple weeks after Free Flight contest Lee Webster held another RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly also Tullahoma dif ferent site dignified woman left Miss Lucy Ann LeMaster Sheffield Al abama has crowded Mr John Bar tlebaugh Gallatin Tennessee Both Lee Websters first annual Giant Fun Fly Tullahoma Tennessee Al Newton Man chester invited Everybody good time August 311 drove Panama City Flor ida get report Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Labor Day Jumbo Fly-In Meet Carolyn Manning Don Moody Hollywood Florida Greenville South Carolina Quickee 500 Py- very very successful tly-in Everybody Ion RC Race Don has Rossi 40 little fun fun family relaxing beairplane told will go 150 mph hind biplane Meet Jodie Jay 13 calls plane Moody Special John Juchniewicz Lynn Haven Florida January 1992 89 ts mass Iauncn ott UoIIIwocKs Lee weosters annual i-ree -tigno contest ugus Tullahoma Tennessee Everybody lets go same time last down wins Lee has actively involved sponsoring/CDing FF contest exactly 30 years stant snap chucking same time following important modelers participating including limited Tom Hepler George Perryman John Blair Wayne Brock Dick Hall Mike Hines Randall Hopkins Carl Loehle Dr George Shacklett Marc Smith OC Stew art Bob Thoren dont see George Batiuk anywhere better include Georges name safe dont want George mad Whenever speak Radio Control ban quet always tell RC enthusiasts theres nothing Free Flight just wind em up let em go won cares Look good time everybody having During Labor Day weekend able attend QSPRAs Rac ing event Ashland Kentucky found kind racing very en joyable airplanes slower through pylons allowing us keep up excitement generated As learned fellas drawback cost Unfortunately model/engine combinations actually cost fly mula 1 Racers Its four-cycle 120 sitting up front Some guys looking using 90 two-cycle engines help decrease some cost Some dont like idea looks like good idea help generate interest needed keep event alive Im sure will figure something out too much fun just dwin dle nothing After left Ashland dropped Morehead Kentucky some Sunday sport flying found several modelers enjoying pleasant afternoon talked lot about models full-size air craft Before visit over volunteered take young lady up ride Cheetah first ride small airplane think real treat Shortly after head home having another great day some really nice people next weekend found Crawfordsville Indiana citys Airport Appreciation Day Sugar Creek guys models display treated visitors some fine flying didnt bring model Cheetah display ramp Amazingly Grumman day Thanks old Charlie did get some flying Granted didnt fly very long sure rusty skills too obvious Besides wanted see Charlie get some flight time Crawfordsville asked see new site re quest quickly accepted given nickel tour place typical site would find rural area plenty room two neatly mowed runways lot corn Need less say club very proud site should Oh yeah owners pretty darned good too understand no rent cant get much better Weekend three spent doing some activities around home locals Lew McFarland has opened new hobby shop airport keep Cheetah spent some time event Saturday Sunday hosted model full-size fly-in kick things off also spent little time fun-fly put Brax ton Flyers few miles up road planned trip Muncie picnic son find model lost cornfield found model lost fine meal Weekend four time make up trip Champaign Illi nois missed earlier year Champaign County RC Club sponsoring Giant Scale fly-in thought would good time get up Boy am glad did event hopping got sky already full models guys came fly spent fine day watching some really good flying Unfortunately leave before pig roast heard quite good Ive trying lose some weight guess its better did leave Hey ever get chance fly fellas fine hosts hope fly-in will first go trips Im often asked what think flying site Needless say club generally proud show off site should Well found best sites Ive seen long time Champaign club operating off old reclaimed landfill about 90 acres area 20 acres main tain Its city-owned far enough out town prevent sound problems lease has token fee dollar per year have lots closely mowed grass two hard-surface runways large pavil ion plenty picnic tables block building has tele phone refrigerator operations large block building used store two tractors plenty room fly over bothering anybody What setup Are proud site bet Thats travel month fact think will slowing down rest year give Cheetah rest need some catch-up modeling get some planes ready next year Mark want good fleet next year Right now old birds getting pretty shabby district has new officer Luther Akemon has taken licopter Contest Board position mentioned few months back Al though relatively new Helicopter competition does fly Helicopters willing learn about administrative side competition has allowed competitors thing out having endure chore voting rules Its best leave some other guy Right Well maybe Luther will give impartial vote always looking matters Welcome aboard Luther Gosh Ive run out words means its photo time couple photos ships showed up mall show hosted Sugar Creek RC Club Crawfordsville Indiana Thanks Richard Shuler sharing us District VP next sign new home Ev ansville RCMAC Evansville Indiana new site now use Executive DirectorCont pg 88 tioning organizations credibility demeans Aca demy managed social fictions social facts hear new crisis modeling public should ask lawyers question Cui bono gains Are advocates knowl edgeable position spotlight effect place Cui Bono Chinese word crisis composed two picture-characters meaning danger other meaning opportunity time discuss concept real property its effect aeromodeling Next month will attempt clarify what owner ship property Reston Indiana means average flierEI 90 Model Aviation Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI VicePresident P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 18061 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettet 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Fienisuant MO 63034 Dub & Scott Justice 156 South Fruezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 16061 21h St Bedford IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jefferson KansasCity MO 64114 BiltZimmer Boo72Varna1L61375 Fr q aency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginuville MO 64037 Heme 19161594-2481 Werk 18161594-7121 Fax 18161594-776 Enough now Its difficult believe four weeks have zoomed its time column again Must because have playing catch up everywhere now health nearing normal now maybe better normal winter also zooming looks like will early too have very little planned build ing bench except Old-lime CL Stunt ship Blue Pants UKdesign flew UK Nationals late 1950s am going fly Stunt Chicopee Nationals try enjoy have received several letters read few newsletters prob lems clubs have members refuse follow field rules include instances repeated flying drinking beer flying over areas designated taboo ignoring frequency control several other actions will have caused loss clubs flying fields have always said recreation very sel dom meet modeler turkey sure take prize So what can AMA clubs heck lot jerking guys AMA membership might aggravate problem ejec tee drives along nearby road transmitter takes some similar destructive action hammer have yet would take look carefully explaining member prob lems associated losing field maybe research possi bility legal action Ho-hum Anyone out some addi tional suggestions District Seven patches now available AMA HQ will looking reasonable source decals follow next year can proud being first district individual patch can follow matching decal Nope will get t shirt cap business have calls letters concerning increase Junior Senior Senior Citizen membership rates mostly con cerning problem extra copies Model Aviation house Well can take advantage surplus magazine problem donating local school institution choice Sim ply send note AMA HQ Membership Department state want 1992 subscription magazine sent ______ name Membership Department will take care will recognized recipient informed transaction will helping promote hobby locality Art Slagle looking site Michigan hold NSS Cham pionships have suggested contact clubs mailing have site available send note can pass Art years contest trail has ended except few winter events Indoor ones rolling along Jim Tesen Indian City Presi dent planning hold Pattern seminar Novice Sports man classes going hold low-key event February 2 Taylor Michigan helping him information call 313 479-4328 will sending mailing local clubs well visited Muncie site few weeks ago its well its way Boy road onto General Purpose flying site over mile long its within site roof being screwed onto 25000 sq ft Museum building extremely exciting see air amount dirt being scraped moved see still acreage waiting reworked near future will heck fine modeling site can show whole USA world important modeling necessary rec reational educational activity letter AMA HQ followed up members idea forming associations increase local power clubs Strange thing immediately wondered AMA HQ has have no less seven associations district AMRCC being vogue over 25 years So seems logical HQ should have tap listing associations districts further help modelers Im going push get Reston few weeks District Roundup Detroit RCC has neat section its Motor City Ex haust Bob Kuczynski relates history club lly have Denny Sunbeam newsletter Sudbusters Uh garbage production Tigers Tail Bald Eagles View Fennville Flying Tigers Nuff said tric fliers can contact Ken Myers 1911 Brashaw Ct Walled Lake Ml 48390 Laird puts out Ann Arbor Falcons newsletter unique tonguein-cheek commentary events r Valley Flyers have installed sprinkler system field Wayne Hilgart Tom OBrien Wayne Dempze Don Danczyk committeeing has way control help spectators eventsNorm Sorensen spec tator director Michael has generated list FCC licensed sta tions Minnesota published MAAC newsletter other reason have association area e new publication Astrowingology Dan Gilbert Wisconsin Astrowings includes detailed instruction sheet mower Moines Modelaires sent group Woodward State Hospital PR went over first class Ladybird pilot now fly ing Frankenmuth field Congrats Amy Heine E January 1992 91 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bawdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valiey MN 55427 PrAussrance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr. Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 Shorewood Bivd Milwaukee Wi 53211 Jesa Lasik 305 Pstti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr. Waterloo 1A50701 Ron Sears132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mt48054 Freqoency Coordinators IWast Bat Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L East Bert Kelly PD Bax39001Redford Ml 48239 Les Girls Midwest Q500 Karen Veager left now Ex pert Class Kathy Waters middle CD Bob Hisey paI haInr CD Cathy Waters Rex Knepper took First Place Mid nnn Timers lap counters Midwest 0500 Excellent worker turn out Dustin Buescher MARCS Wisconsin Scale Rally Akannas Loensana Nsa Mexico Oetahuma Texas Dick Rotaky immaculate F-86F model model has func tional wheel brakes speed air brakes Dick duplicated closely possible full-scale speed brake system F-Se Including hinge lines angles location geometry actu ator cylinder Works very well model weighs 145 lb pow ered KBV 82 Newark Texas Ninth Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Dawn Buckley Contest Director Mid-Cities RC Club hosted over 80 pilots almost 100 ducted fan models Copeland Field site near Newark Texas fan-fly event still has no rival Some very innovative ideas construction tech niques used models really enjoy seeing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models comparing notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Left Ralph Blase Loxahatchee Florida beautiful Cobra paint job model fantastic have see color appreciate work went paint scheme model powered OS 91 engine Right George Miller Custom RC Air craft new YF-22 Air Force ATF wingspan 52 length model 76 fan unit Byron Rossi 90 enaine Dower Dawn Buckley Contest Director Ninth Annual Greater South west Fan-Fly Yellow Aircraft A-4 Beautiful model Left Bill Rutherford Jimmy Miller A4 powered OPS 82 flight box model sitting work art Bill will build custom flight boxes individuals want something can stand abuse looks good boxes extremely light size cradle legs fold up easy transportation boxes strong can sit Bill will custom paint box suit fancy fact difficult tell whether boxes made metal wood Beautiful workmanship information contact Bill PO Box 160831 Austin TX 7871 60831 tel 328 328-0157 Right Harry Wood Long Beach Califor nia 09-powered MiG 15 model has Kress fan unit pro pulsion Model flew very well Mark Frankel Ardmore Pennsylvania 1A-scaie Skyray model weighs 18 lb uses OS 91 propulsion package Mark really strives make model serious competition machine David Hudson F-i 17A Stealth Jet model Two Pico 80 en gines power Byrojet fans 92 Model Aviation V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District Viii Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chsck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glens Gresees 10224 Keslee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Run Stanlieltt 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Deha St Pasadesa TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Deputy CoordInator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgelon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coorstlnaturs INorthl Joe DuMond 1830 Che Chase Carroliton TX 75006 ISouth tim Ahrunx 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Some scale workmanship went uIcKs I--sw- cocptt strumentation lettering fuselage Don Yockey Fort Worth Texas JHH F9F-4 Panther Pow ered 0S 91 engine driving Dynamax fan unit District doings n will get some pictures report about club ac tivities seems stand out Such following report Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Associated Modelers Colorado put its best foot forward past August hosting air show over 20 teen adult handi-campers counselors Colorado Easter Seal Rocky Mountain Village event held August 10 1991 over 40 Arvada members turning out make spectacular exciting day trip campers counselors enthusiasm effort put forth everyone involved exemplifies spirit Arvada club modeling community program included 90minute air show lunch actual stick time visitors Kadet Seniors trainer systems over no needed pat back know job well done some very worthy people Months planning preceded event people exerted effort above beyond call duty during field clean up week prior special effort put some folks now affectionately referred aquatic weed-whackers During pouring rain relentlessly continued work order dress up Sullivan Field Endless planning meetings practice sessions culminated produce first-class event effort universal support membership families local hobby stores filled gaps weather perfect visitors arrived following brief check-in things got underway campers counselors onlookers treated spectacular air show model planes Helicopters program included barnstorming biplanes Quickie Racers Scale replicas such quarter-scale Fokker tri plane Helicopters Pattern ships Giant-Scale smokers spec tators thrilled simulated dog fights low inverted passes mini-paratroopers awesome aerobatics crowd spoofed time camp counselors participated impromptu flying lesson Transmitter hand counselor received verbal flying instructions ex perienced Arvada pilot secretly maintained control Things appeared nearly hopeless point plane went wild spin erratic flying cured paper sack placed over pseudo-pilots head Much surprise everyone gag ended real pilot joined counselor flight line return plane safe sound During air show program Arvada members also busy giv ing one-on-one instruction campers preparation actual flight Special care courtesy used phys ical ability varied individual Others stood answered questions show progressed finale show cut bit short both Giant-Scale smokers met up unexpected difficulties Byron Christen Eagle went dead stick shortly after takeoff landed safely Midwest Gi ant Sweet n Low managed few blazing fly-bys smoke before very low roll ended rather severe unintentional land ing No disappointed though show rousing success complimentary lunch served up under tents awnings offering welcome break sun Hot dogs beans chips variety soft drinks menu turned out per fect day picnic Sullivan Field Campers counselors pilots helpers amply fed courtesy AAM local restaura teur last count included over 60 people Following lunch several Kadet Seniors rigged trainer systems flight instruction program pilot plus instructor assigned system everyone would get chance fly Campers counselors alike got about five minutes stick time judging excitement thrill eyes well worth effort As person came away flight line received set wings certificate honorary RC pilot rubber band model event recorded cameras awards ceremony copies delivered campers couple days later campers left field vowing return again next year campers counselors heard say best day trip ever exciting rewarding day Arvada Modelers well Planning executing program magnitude worthwhile group close home espe cially fulfilling quiet show gratitude among participants thanks anyone needed feeling pits sto machs done good goes saying AAM will try again 1992 years experience will help make next show bigger bet ter folks Easter Seals would happy effort somehow seems right give 110 percent peo ple deserve hearty thanks contribution years air show So fact would very difficult recognize everyone did get involved aspect equally important greatly appreciated Thank superb job Chairman Air Show Committee Joe Pirozzoli Way go Arvada Associated Modelers excellence Truly club January 1992 93 Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Cirde Arvada CO 80005 FAx 3031 420-1670 CornpuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vtce Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 TomBoyd701 N58thStLincotnNE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendait St. Denver CO 80235 Russ Muter 980 N 3rd Cardson ND 58421 Don Modes 4lOHafl Satins KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Left Camper Mark Deachamp flight team Bill Hunter pilot Bob/Terry Steinborn Right Jim HighfiIl pilots Pat Vachon lends help sticks Left Gary Thompson Monty Haskell help out very special little girl Lisa Kuhn Right Head counselor Andi Reed gets turn Bill Hunter Terry Steinborn Left Lunch Ia Joe Vellas cuisine Right Camper Jason Rossi gets winas Arvadas finest Its happened again sports fansmuch too much fun Since last talked have visited First Annual Reno Hobby Trade Show full-sized Hot Air Balloon Races full-scale Reno race model version Reno race Madera Los Angeles joint club meeting Visalia Fall Soaring Festival finally Finance Committee meeting Reston Theres no way can cover sitting lets have AVP Fritz Harrold report race birds Ill give shot Reno well catch up some neat happenings squeeze can saving Soaring festival next time So further ado herrres Fritz Regg just returned three days First Annual RC Unlimited Air Races hearty congratulations Cliff Adams Tom Easterday putting first-class event Radio Control modelers knew immediately going great event saw souvenir quality 40-page color program weekends events AMA well represented Dis trict Ten VP Regg Executive Vice President Dave Brown District VP Don Krafft Carl Maroney Vince Mankowski Headquarters Great interest AMA shown evidenced ques tions discussions booth given great spot booth orga nizers Racingfantastic Reno year have say Madera exciting Watching pilots race planes time money invested truly awesome some very inno vative cutting-edge-design planes Next year hope see some Pond Racers enteredonly present year flying form number plane crashes Thurs day through Saturday horrific have never seen go Radio failure did seem culprit Mishaps land ing weak landing gear also big Rac ing close dramatic Sunday true movie-type ending Gold race Sunday hat off Rac ers Race organizers District Ten proud Perhaps next year can have event new district flying site Good job Fritz thanks Racers ganizers super event Whatever First Annual Reno Trade Show lacked attendance made up spirit fun facility great location excellent host club ter rific Reno the-biggest-little-town-in-theworld wonderful exciting self fortunate enough catch full-scale Hot Air Balloon Races wee hours Saturday Sunday mornings Five balloons sent up formation prior suns rising balloonists able shoot yellow flame bal loons making light up like jewels sky Theres no way explain feel ing comes over body stand ing middle 150 balloons shapes sizes inflating rising off ground right front face hats off Reno guys Reno Guys would personally like see trade show become premiere event District Ten hobby show nestled tween balloon race culminating full-scale one-and-only Reno Air Race ya havent seen dont know what re missing have just finished mind-shrinking ses sion Finance Committee As come away have very good feeling Dis trict Ten verge owning AMAs first regional flight site connection acting jury member Control Line Combat team selection meet Vacaville Executive VicePresident Dave Brown Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski Special Services Director Carl Maroney visited 240-acre site near Visalia California RC Racing Contest Board guy Gary Hover putting together group clubs area purpose building maintaining first regional flight site AMA site located approximately seven miles north Visalia Road 80 just mile off State Highway 99 closest neighbor dairy farm about mile away area zoned ag riculture currently near maxi mum density site itself partially 100-year floodplain would seriously inhibit future growth area along already maximized zoning density use permit would prevent intrusion noise-sensitive neighbors would sure trouble-free site long time Am excited bet along excitement comes great deal concern site can certainly will serve great assembly place Central California-based fliers competitors will continue serve great place District Ten visit weekend flying re treat will take place day-to day week-to-week flying needs dis trict club officer contact person should have received request club input regard sectioning district future flight sites Please take time express ideas District Ten leaders can continue plan implement favorite pastime flight sites Pictured below photo what has put together far Vi salia Site will notice layout various disciplines sport also possibility overnight accommodations RVs current plans have land purchase included AMA 1992 budget Council meeting No vember subject approval development implementation plan fi nal Council approval would come Jan uary meeting actual purchase devel opment implementation 1 layout what could become first regional site Congratulations F3E Team recently picked meet hosted HSS Club finishers follows First Jerry Bridgeman second Steve Neu third Jason Perrin fourth Bob Sliff fifth Brian Chan sixth Rick Schrameck fin ishers believe top three will compete Bob Sliff nominee team manager once again Good luck guys Gold September 25 found joint meeting Los Angeles area clubs led believe reveal activities around District Ten expense-fund freezing report appearing R/C Modeler Maga zine made believe going informal debate between myself po tential opponent Unfortunately poten tial opponent did withstand trials nominating committee ended up discussing freeze answering ques tions about national flight site Mun cie preceded ripsnorting slide projector report Muncie delivered Dave Peltz meeting well attended over 100 modelers treated presence Exec utive Director Vince Mankowski Barbra Re naud Airtronics much delight world F3B champion Joe Wurtz freezing expenses fiscal mis understanding between myself Head quarters now resolved episode worth space needed write about have questions give call project Muncie steaming ahead believe will mecca model aerodromes proceeding break neck pace feel times perhaps slightly slower pace emphasis regional flying fields would appropriate Time will tell enough just few weeks Friday 11th found winging across friendly sky toward Finance Committee meeting Reston budget calls surplus revenue over expenses capital purchases proposed new year could leave cash shortfall tough months September-October significant problem AMAs assets owned free clear small short-term loan will ad equate get through period time mid-point election process time read issue election will have decided Let just say thank showing inter est AMA voting thank you showing confi dence Its pleasure serving sincerely hope can continue Edge 94 Model Aviation x Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 As have seen new declaration asked sign What trying to protect Academy self lawsuits member law yer read item sat right down fired off letter claimed members no insurance Well wrong ba sic coverage covers suits brought against remains What being removed assets Academy itself Since some lawyers will sue anything within miles event re gardless liability deemed neces sary remove much possible very choice target lawsuits Thinking about number lawyers country proclivities some thought occurred same way re fer herd sheep school fish suppose its glut lawyers Don Anderson asked pass plans swap meet December 7 1000 am 700 pm Marshall Cen ter Rudy Leupke Hall Vancouver Wash ington address 1009 E Mcloughlin Blvd Get rid surplus just time Christmas Fern Prairie Modelers An nual Family Picnic Fun-Fly Septem ber 29 Great food fine weather lot nice folk made super day multi-level fun-fly noon Earl Aune flew new Mustang Jerry Holcomb dem onstrated erector set Helicopter followed Denny Wall guiding high-flying parachutist perfect landing flying camaraderie followed Noted Big Sky Thunderbirds flying off two water sites Also see Duane Feistet went way Arlington NW F-i regionals took eighth place new club started up Snohomish area called SNOR/C Seems dedicated some all-out competition types note SNOR/C club big bird enthusi asts put flying fields sight other unaware other made agreement allows both clubs operate requires strict adher ence frequency plan What happens club members off icers think should contest members generally agree con test announced however con test day comes few members show up help out What Perhaps give up contests altogether maybe re trench Get specific commitments members before contest ever held re fuse start process unless help plen tiful readily available Obviously can problem club also comes district problem potentially good contest situation dropped Snake River Modelers hosted Idaho Scale Squadron meet late September CDed Que Quigley huge success AVP Al Culver has promised pictures Contestants came such far flung places Gooding Idaho Yakima Washington goodly number Boise Baker LaGrande Some Snake River modelers tried hand too Also Kevin Cruson went Cottage Grove tend Pattern meet now group considering Pattern meet next fall Mike Dunphy volunteered motor over Medford hold judges school maybe will see new meet come pass Benton County RIC Club got involved DaVinci Days Celebration held Cor vallis About 20 members participated al though everyone flew didnt fly answered questions managed PR part effort spite very cramped quarters several hundred specta tors shown something about hobby/sport RC modeling Doesnt hurt get involved local celebrations fact helps Second Annual Fun Fliers Contest went very well good weather good competition Mclver nice place fly has nice grove trees cool relief Mclver nice park family-type activities too Everyone seemed enjoy ing themselves CD Roger Wilson kept things moving need congratulate Bob Bennett having reached goal having CD 50 years Now thats amazing downright awe-inspiring Bob has certainly asset District Xl since moved its easy understand did Its just very difficult get handle doing things others length time especially since own life has held difficult stretches nice letter came Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association club has putting biggest spectators standpoint best-attended shows around Usually blessed good weather Ninth An nual Event year no exception Thir ty-five pilots Washington Califor nia brought 41 aircraft fly off Carl Weathers strip near Brooks Oregon Jim Griffin came up Redding California get Furthest Traveled award 4000 spectators mostly local resi dents showed up oh ah club does outstanding job getting word out people come out love show Does wonders local PR kids just like last year candy bomber run about noon Weve got nice shots show thanks Rocky must have very busy CD event assume took pictures didnt have help since some 30 members showed up help out keep things moving First photo shows part 4000-person crowd some aircraft can see Ed Hesss very large Lysander right Bet couldnt have guessed Candy Bomber being held Jay Hop kins couldnt kids get fig ured out real fast may able read it says Tootsie Roll side members make sure littlest kids have chance get some candy plenty go around final CD Rocky Dickersons Keleher Lark Rocky powers -scale version home-built OS 91 Surpass shot can get some idea landing strip 150 x 2800 ft very smooth grass Its neat place fly Best wisnes no ano namily 1-101iday Season may peaceful filled joyD January 1992 95 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DIstrict Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrelt Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomtt 1910 NE 122nd Ave vancouver WA 98664 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vicksburg St. Spokune WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-1 45th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Karlfrom Puyallup Washington brought Marchetti 260 powered ST 3000 Karl won both pilots specta tors Best Show awards Obviously very nice plane e nu erattons Note safety net used along aircraft spectators right Bob Sueing clubs Activities Di rector designated announcer Cottage Industries As mentioned recent issue New York Indoor Times just have come up name complimentary small businesses full part-time devoted producing useful needed up-to-date aeromodeling materials tools kits high quality practical design Whenever cottage industries mentioned cant help slip back time high school English class old Silas Marner bent over loom Thats cottage industries full bloom name meant exactly what said Back what ever century country folk labored day alone homes cottages raw materials brought fin ished pieces picked up term has come down us late twentieth century just doesnt accurately describe vital members hobbys supply system small producers vital us usually leading edge innovation technology couple issues ago mentioned Junior Flight old-line Free Flight rubber-powered flying scale kit producers fallen way behind big producers just have brought kits up-to-date day want good rubber-powered kit buy produced cottage industry manufacturers about readers out sending suggested names replace antiquated cottage industry moniker No con test no prize sincere thank letter Bill Warner agrees did however use term made list such firms could think calls list Cottage Wings Source Guide Bills list updated Sep tember 1991 may have copy sending $1 businesssized SASE Bill Warner 1370 Monache Ave Porterville CA 93257 worthwhile list worthwhile producers Two-Hundred-Thousand Kits Year Recently Don Ross mentioned Paul K Guillow Inc Wakefield MA 01880 confirmed company no longer ad vertises magazines something noticed mentioned produces sells over 200000 flying scale kits annually mar keting through hobby shops discount stores other retail outlets Now thats lot kits manufacturer Guillows lament however company estimated about 80% kits never completedeven worse could have imagined Think 80% unfinished wasted budding modelers down drain modelers will never come AMA members Dont wonder so-called completed models come close flying Guillow asked Don could percentage improved Don Ross has good business arrangement whereby Guillow places its kits advertisement Dons book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes smart business both parties Don says has sold over 1000 books result ads no doubt some readers thus able finish fly Guillow models Needless say recommendation kit producers mod els designed long ago invest re-designing updating kits can fly Flying what about today No longer builders satisfied simply looking things done Models must fly Flying Aces Club FAC Nationals other clubs too magazine articles attest fact such models can fly well Pure simple kit buyers want mod els fly Take look copy old-time advertisement Build display. Build fly gas rubber-power free flight con trol line simple radio control ction features retractable tail wheel drop-able bombs retractable landing gear sliding canopy folding wings movable control surfaces scale figures What lot baloney model designed fly ways can fly well model designed things far too heavy designed fly well remember looking over plans rubber-powered kit Douglas Dive Bomber wasnt rear peg hook rubber See what mean So think old-line manufacturers better get horses re-design models will per centage completed flown models go up 0 Second Edition first edition 5000 copies Don Rosss book Rubber Pow ered ModelAirplanes has already sold out just over two years second edition now print should ready November 11 1991 second edition few changes will published Markowski International met Mike Markowski CIMAS Colum bia University flying session Mike helping Don sell first edition Zenith second bit good news Don will stock 1000 books cover Guillows continued promotion will ship orders right home will sell book $1395 plus $105 postage thats total $15 copy will autographed Send check Don Ross 38 Churchill Road Cresskill NJ 07626 next bit news Don has asked start work new book will begin basic primer left off go much further will cover competition models like Coupe Wake field have chapters C02 Electric small Gas compressed air also materials like Mylar Kevlar carbon fiber others Don will also include complete chapter foam construction may also some new plans enough room Don might sell plans separately package real kicker Ross plans include chapter mod ify Scale kits make models fly Darned doesnt bring us right back manufacturers cleaning up acts rely ing book someone wrote change kits get things fly Ah me. Anyway Don Ross would like Junior Flight readers start send ing him suggestions fix-it ideas sources special materials can contact Don address gave three paragraphs above Three Mini-Sticks heres cottage industries coming right cue supply us Mini-Stick kits Talk about timelessness Ive asked basic questions get started get activity along requests six Mini-Stick plans kits should just thing Lew Gitlows Indoor Model Supply kits have three different de signs box kit contains select color-coded premium balsa least three models design requirements Mini-Sticks plans sheet includes prop jig template full details lots illustrations Kits include Ultra Film covering materials ex cept cement kit costs $995 Standard Quick Cement ideal attaching covering now available steel tip glue gun wire insert $295 Modelers want try own designs will find Mini dual bearings six $4 very helpful An 18-page catalog $1 kit $2 alone Add $3 shipping Mailing address Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Man oh man US Cavalry comes riding over hill just nick time See what mean about misnamed cottage indus tries being vanguard Flying Scale Plans Ive requested Flying Scale modelers mention believe draw up publish sell Flying Scale plans should alwaysrepeat alwaysinclude accu rate three-view draw ing plane involved three-view needed contest doc umentation purposes Such three-views sometimes difficult lo cate other sources designer must have clude usually gaping unused areas plans lack space such three-views left out Designers please take note include all-important accu rate three-view Make plans really fulfill purpose As always keep tail light Ill next month odel Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents N AMA SINcZE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 2 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above _____________________________2 SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr start months column finishes last months discussion Migrating Combustion Chamber engine Will type engine satisfy types model categories Prob ably type satisfies demand time envisioned some very definite applications Sport Scale fliers should immediate beneficiaries MCC engine can well think big birds would especially acceptable place development whet appetite fact take look next photo Byron Pitts 12-cuin MCC engine swinging 20 x 8 propeller Imagine fully de veloped engine application Look compact size engine mounted Pitts just think about what have hanging front yours above rather con densed simplification full description engine tended gain interest comments device wish thank Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc information Fred ventor patent holder Migrating Combustion Cham ber engine Fred Jeff Erick son flier Phil Gieseking provided briefing flight demonstra tion AMA Executive Council during Council meeting Muncie Flying done airport south end AMA property NACA Technical Report referenced page 110 Sound Model Aeronautics should read 1192 instead 1191 Readers advise report no longer available National Technical formation Service interested muffler design mathe matics please consult Air Force report used reference handbook Air Force Technical Report No AFFDL-TR-76-28 available NTIS apologize error Site studies common request receive letters telephone calls has responding complaints Answers questions handbook recently mailed chartered clubs occasion specific conditions cannot answered book site unique fun damentals still apply becomes matter just use methods answer particular problem good example happened site neighbor made complaint person correspondence site owner raised potential further action Any time tract attention local authorities enter risky area best solution analyze situation immediately come up methods meeting sound levels compatible lifestyles neighbors very first thing need copy local ordinances relat ing sound determine violating laws next step take sound level readings over period time cor onds normal hours operation looking average background ambient sound levels need study record see periods increased lowered ambient sound during time under study information hand can take readings during times aircraft operating question becomes sound level aircraft particular model class model engine type size other factor involved making aircraft measurably audible far above mean ambient sound aircraft Another very important factor distance between offended party can approximate distance rather easily us ing basic math need make some sort sight de termine angle location point under flight path determine what distance Triangulation will provide slant range What data important fact sound sound dont get confused frequency unless local laws specifically relate sound levels frequency audible por tion airplanes sound spectrum probably exhaust note frequency can measure exhaust note quite well using standard properly calibrated sound-level meter models consistently cause noise pollution problems neighbors case will need work aircraft lower sound levels measured field may also have situation becomes mandatory alter flight zone avoid flying too close neighbors property cases will need take both actions greatest offenders individual flies lim its eyeball response no need flying sites would available people would fly power planes closer field Large models have become problem couple re asons simple fact overtime will large models large model flies very well visible last fact causes problem fliers judge distance plane size model well can seen order prop erly control thing individual goes 50-in model 110-in airplane flies point appears same size smaller now flying over least much closer neighbor doubt using large gasoline engine very ineffective muffler guaranteed get neighbors attention Dont give argument because its turning 7000 rpm wont sound bad Loud loud noise level neighbors house high level above ambient main concern An effective muffler absolute necessity use devices nothing exhaust extractors should banned completely fields potential problems exist must control location sound level airplanes Continued page 88 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Director Operations Robert voislavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee nical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 SpecIal Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceaaing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D January 1992 79 AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council U PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 2 Federal Aviation Administration FAA very important contact AMA have Responsible airspace nation FAA could well formulate Federal Air Regulations FARs would ad versely impact activities AMA members As doc ument exercises control over model aircraft operations Ad visory Circular AC 91-57 issued June 1981 need copy please call us testament respect FAA has AMA its members California blimp incident took place noti fied contacts FAA immediately acknowledged problem aberration typical behavior AMA members situation handled low-key fashion lucky AMA HQ personnel work several FAA Washington staffers well having contact needed FAA regional offices Through Washington bureau AMA has become involved educational department headed Philip Woodruff Phil pro vides great leadership staff working aggressively reach goal set Administrator Admiral James Busey attract ing more young people aviation career past year invited part Aviation Career Educa tion ACE session FAA Headquarters occasion select group high school students enrolled pro gram called week orientation classroom setting able present case model aviation its lessons use examples famous aviators/astronauts started careers model building flying chance speaker preceded Administrator himself pleased see AMA working staff providing support contacts like permit AMA work protect interests membership keep flying refer back August 1990 issue Model Aviation page 91-92 will see FAA Administrator acted CD banquet Smithsonian Institution expansion kick-off dinner table dinner given Delta Dart fly end evening great enjoyment guest Incidentally 1991 FAA conducted 17 ACE programs 1992 agency plans have program 50 states Maybe club can get involved help contact closest FAA office inquire So yes AMA does work you dont always see specific activity Jerry Hawkins President Winnebago R/C Flyers Inc sent nice letter some newspaper clippings Oshkosh Northwestern re porter Angie Venturini gave club real boost story about its move new location change involved 800 club man-hours 96 acre site club leases property county $1 per year bad However club does donate lot labor hours indicated above Adjacent new field cemetery club has adopted community service project As now know clubs adopt piece highway Wisconsin chartered club looks after cemetery members clip trees cut grass pick up trash make place look presentable getting high marks county administration effort Future plans field call adding safety fencing improving parking area planting some flowers erecting flagpole [0cated near County Fairgrounds club gets lot spectators club hopes add bleachers some day accommodate visitors Winnebago R/C Flyers recently named Club Month Model Airplane News magazinea nice achievement club newsletter Oshkosh Bound full building tips club news sched ule information some excellent cartoons Colonel Bob Thanks Jerry input pleasant letter sent Rhode Island Aeromodelers sent some nice information about its club project Based Bristol Rhode Island club activities chair man Michael Viscosi provided details get national TV exposure Work Easter Seal Society end Rhode Island Aeromodelers held First Annual RIC Flying Circus donated proceeds Society day-long event featured biplanes Pattern planes Helicopters static displays construction exhibits lots open flying sprin kled between Fund-raising efforts included raffle prizes donated Lloyd Randolphs Telemaster pulls banner during Flying Cir cus opening ceremony club local hobby shops Spectators could buy flight time buddy box set-up club trainer aircraft use throughout day Concessions did land office business parking fees added total club decided advance proceeds would go Easter Seals campaign photos can see symbolic presentation check $1001 Plans next year already underway What great way get lo cal support publicity Clouddusters RIC Club Milan Illinois lucky club club formed 1986 three members mid-1991 36 active fliers threethats right threeflying fields Larry Stone good enough send copy club newsletter plus newspaper story story featured color photo good write-up club its activities Club members come throughout Quad Cities area recent site acquisition Rock Island County Fair grounds have free use property unless some other major event scheduled annual Fair stock car race calendar club returns its two other fields long ago some club members took aircraft local school Moline Getting involved schools good PR club has taken advantage relationship County Fairground Manager reflected no-cost privilege have use site Carol Loretz staff writer Argus interviewed several club members came up good article overall tone very positive indicated aeromodelers well ac cepted community As flying sites become harder harder obtain retain cer tam parts country being recognized respected part community becomes more important Yourpublic im age has positive need known local ficials can approve deny request flying privileges no matter new field existing field Once public opin 80 Model Aviation RIA members John Galvin Pete Dreyer Lloyd Randolph Steve Winter Steve Shriner Denise Winter Barbara Palmateer Geoff Beven Mike Viscosi Bill Barnowski kneeling Mike McGrath Matt Walter symbolic check completes picture Check presentation ABC affiliate Channel 12 shown national networkSi OO1 Shown Jack Palmateer Pete Dreyer Walter Cryan Channel 12 News Anchor Mike Viscosi Bill Barnoweki Andrew Dreyer front ion turns against you can kiss field goodbye ways can develop understanding sympathy have expounded pages times clubs unwise get involved about club Have good publicity lately Let know next month Cliff Adkins assists another Peachtree student Delta Dart con struction Mike McGowan head instructor smiles shows off completed Delta Dart AMA Cub photos page should have appeared November 1991 issue Model Aviation photos Fayette Flyers AdoptA-School program mentioned page 141 January 1992 81 AMA SINCE 1936 GRAND OPENING OF THE NATIONAL AEROMODELING FLYING FACILITY MUNCIE INDIANA JUNE 13141992 Watch Model Aviation National Newsletter Further Details Retired Delta Airlines Captain Hank Frese working Amanda Jones Peachtree Elementary School THE 1991 CHARLES HAMPSON GRAN ISCHOLARSHIP FUND Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Academy Model Aeronautics AMA has awarded 1991 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund five university students academic excellence civic responsibility modeling ac tivities $20000 fund distributed among Mark Cantarella Joel Grasmeyer Raymond Jungmann Andrew Kenedy James Stewart assist education According Bob Underwood Scholarship Committee chairman five selected because exemplify spirit Charles Hampson Grant aeromodeling full-scale aviation pioneer Like Mr Grant young men doers Underwood said have enjoyed great success academics participated ex tracurricular activities displayed true sense civic responsibil ity hope contribution will help become leaders chosen field community Mark Cantarella West Chester Pennsylvania received $2000 freshman studies Economics Political Science George Washington University Washington DC An avid RC sport flier Mark participates fun flys also uses Telemaster 66 give flight demonstrations lessons scout community groups past member Simi Valley California Fliers current member Chester County Pennsylvania RC Club As 40 student B Reed Henderson High School West Chester Pennsylvania Mark involved Student Govern ment Association National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society school newspaper debate team also active Catholic Youth Organization Boy Scouts Senior Patrol Leader Joel Grasmeyer freshman Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana studying Aerospace Engineering Grand Rapids Michi gan native received $6000 scholarship fund Joel world-class Free Flight modeler member United States Junior Free Flight Team competed World Championships Yugoslavia also enjoys RC Sailplane CL Stunt CL Combat flying As member Grand Valley Michigan RC Club Western Michigan Free Flight Club has taken part school demonstrations assisted students developed interest modeling An outstanding student Calvin Christian High School Grand ville Michigan Joel listed Whos American High School Students also member National Honor Soci ety four years track team debate team ski club Other activities included Civil Air Patrol Grand Rapids Astro nomical Association Grand Rapids Audubon Society Raymond jungmann Buckholts Texas awarded $3000 freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Texas A&M University College Station An avid RC modeler Raymonds recent accomplishment scratch-built Roun Tuit member Milam County Texas Aeromodelers regular participant flight demonstrations local contests Raymond graduated valedictorian CH Yoe High School Cameron Texas National Merit Semi-Finalist twoyear member National Honor Society also active member 4-H Future Farmers America FFA During holiday season spreads cheer visiting local nursing homes singing Christmas carols Andrew Kenedy junior Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy New York received $3000 Florence Kentucky native has dou ble major Aeronautical Engineering Biology ranked top student university Andrew enjoys building repairing models recently complet ing construction first Pattern ship also has scratch-built Italian Fibrini T-34 Mentor enjoys instructing beginners participating static displays contests serves secre tary treasurer aeromodeling club college 1989 graduate Boone County High School Florence Ken tucky Andrew has received nearly 60 awards certificates accomplishments academics music athletics has studied played classical guitar 12 years also member hockey teams won several state titles Andrew Kenedys photo will appear next month James Stewart Missou Ia Montana awarded $6000 com mittee freshman studying Aerospace Engineering Iowa State University Ames James has diverse interest model aviation has built flown gas-powered Electric models RC Gliders Helicopters Free Flight models member Big Sky Aeromodelers sists beginners participates various club meets contests First class Sacred Heart High School Missoula Montana James involved variety school activities member National Honor Society four years Academic State Team three years also involved Student Gov ernment Association debate team math science clubs athletic interests included track cross country boxing teams Eagle Scout participated Annual Christmas Food Drive VISION community service class sisted elderly Continued page 83 82 Model Aviation Muncie Back 1960s first envisioned Academy-owned facility considered designing complex building house Headquarters museum flying site dream almost came fruition Springfield Ohio the late 1970s number reasons decided build Headquarters facility Reston Virginia put flying site idea hold As AMA grew assumed larger role national modeling activ ity need site reconsidered So after widely publicizing intentions established Site Acquisition Committee scoured country suitable site did choose Muncie two principal reasons Mun cie physically center population United States fact 60 percent US population lives within 600 miles Muncie means large percentage AMAs membership has relatively easy access events held site Second Muncie did find community firmly committed supporting relocation operation has greatly eased burden packaging properties several different owners securing purchase fair market price obtaining proper zoning easing concerns facilitys neighbors providing financial support etc want national flying site will certainly ease burden hosting Nationals once site has developed its full potential will also allow us make money opera tion rather lose money often case fact Na tionals currently conducted such burden almost hooves us discontinue event unless have tenable site arrangement Muncie will certainly site Nationals 1992 Scale World Championships already scheduled Muncie site will available kinds events expect have waiting list its use Such events expected pay own costs plan host national symposia Already works flyin/symposium noise reduction held spring 92 Aeromodeling research cannot done Reston also ing planned Most important however national aeromodeling center fo cus growth acceptance public activity similar what EAAs Oshkosh facility does want American public view aeromodeling thriving quality activity confi dent center will greatly aid image investment future also intent eventually locate Headquarters functions Muncie using equity Reston ease transfer Once activities place cohesive efficient operation will possible anticipate reducing yearly overall operating costs Beyond Muncie intent invest sites across country resources will allow certainly possible provide site club plan use resources leverage site acquisi tions whenever possible Certainly greater public acceptance large part leverage will help convince local authorities meet needs modelers through use public lands have evidence such acceptance exists intend build success AMAs Marketing Department Reston can supply materi als can also meet local authorities needed help ac quire flying sites also aggressively market aeromodeling media So invest single site rather sites time simply honest opinion can achieve profound long-term benefit funds available doing way re alize somethose immediate desperate need sitemay disagree premise Council certainly sympa thizes feeling convinced long term course have taken will have best long-term benefit AMA Dues Adjustment Council recently made some adjustments membership rates two primary reasons 1 The rates place some categories simply werent paying costs processing membership applications some instances did adequately cover benefits received 2 Because members opt receive Model Aviation de cided stop publishing separate copies AMA News section sent no publication categories actions will give magazine higher quality mix AMA other news restraints finite AMA News section will able produce better magazine save overall publi cation costs never attempt cover up sugar-coat dues crease some categories some irate letter-writers have claimed Council conducts its business according by-laws em power Council set reasonable dues rates well conduct other business Obviously want maintain organization healthy serves its members best ability does hurt accused dastardly underhanded practices few members have claimed have never seen instance tenure AMA Council works hard remun eration Council members modelers just like cer tainly have best interests modelers heart poll membership item business could never accomplish anything Council has same problems legislative bodies have country understanding will people represent same time working common good have look whole picture rather dividual hardships really think membership would vote dues increase course Its like taxes nobody likes taxed necessity government provide ser vices need spite increase dues rates small percentage AMA members money spend membership whale bar gain insurance benefits alone provide liability accident death theft insurance paltry sum club flying field property owner also covered have just received renewal notice FAA $250000 p01 icy covers accident death riding certified air plane no others costs over $200 above beyond cost membership categories received rate increase Senior Cit izens Im Ive received letters accusing us dastardly things Some claim will have give up hobby because dues increase have hard time believing want best bargain can get everything spend money mod elers getting terrific bargain Try getting much insurance such low cost anywhere else dont think should subsidize some membership catego ries would unfair rest membership did crease dues Open category far largest seg ment membershipLi ScholarshipCont pg 82 Additionally Joel Grasmeyer James Stewart awarded $1000 Toledo Weak Signals Scholarship Fund fund sponsored Toledo Weak Signals AMA-chartered club given top candidates Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund Continued page 84 January 1992 83 PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 go again Before column done Ill surely ac cused lawyer-bashing dont know explain situation some people interpreting way Frankly have lot respect legal profession its system luris prudence have little trouble short its system allows abuse have trouble dealing law yers themselves lawyers apply system clients greatest advantage Sometimes may seem unfair its necessarily lawyers fault working Id want loophole explored decide would advantage after thats what am paying subject month new waiver AMA members re quired sign membership application renewal applica tions hardly hit mailboxes hell-raising started number people seem have difficulty understanding what waiver says some have misinterpreted saying insurance coverage has eliminated case read carefully will find waives right sue AMA itself negligence has absolutely nothing insurance coverage ability potentially recover da mages another AMA member under AMA insurance cover age waiver reads follows am aware modeling may present hazards exempt relieve Academy Model Aer onautics Incorporated liability personal injury property damage wrongful death caused negligence will stop right now read again will see doesnt have anything insurance What says wont hold AMA self responsible accident suffer personal injury property damage alleging AMA negligent An example would buddys RC trainer went out control hit causing severe injuries could still po tentially recover damages under AMA insurance could additionally sue AMA negligence pro tecting accident grounds alleging negligence against AMA could nearly anything failure provide cage protect failure require fail-safe equipment wherein throttle would automatically retard resulting lessening severity grievous injuries client honor al lowing use frequencies known used other services extremes go far have someone able proclaim AMA negligent failure control automobiles parking lot chartered club involved accident fact AMA itself no control situation seems matter little seems matter AMA has deep pockets waiver attempt protect future insurance being jeopar dized cases attempt hold AMA directly liable seek damages AMA itself limited insurance cov erage total assets AMA itself AMA membership organization its members have put lot hard-earned money insurance program AMAs off ic ers elected members doing level best see insurance plan along other assets AMA reality belong its members thats protected allow assets become victim cases whole insurance plan will fall suspect entire hobby/sport model aviation could fall AMA must protect its assets order able continue protect personal assets limit insurance coverage right continue enjoy pas time So far column shouldnt have upset too lawyers audience now.. age-old saying goes some thing like have lawyer have opinion have two have argument Waivers tricky things write openers waivers usually governed laws individual state Therefore need certain language ensure effec tiveness varies state state hand courts seem tend enforce waivers written legalese language indecipherable common man other hand like claim cornerstone enforcement signed waiver whether individual signing understood what signing Its epitome Catch 22 Making matters complicated fact states dont have specific statutes regarding waivers usually rely case law determine validity laymens terms best can understand describe previous court case de cided issue enforceability waiver has set prece dent therefore decision effect becomes law Future pending cases same set facts would ruled same way based law Please bear gets complicated key por tion above portion sentence says same set facts general facts generally changed precedent applicable case must heard its own merits read involving dollars As can well ima gine precedents have set some states appear contradict other have involved fact pattern very slightly different writing waiver important try evaluate set words have found effective enforced previous case ones werent state different some com promise necessary certain words key states waiver worded effective way legal sense comes quite long approaching full page also faced decision whether include club site owner waiver As can see adoption liability waiver compli cated process cannot taken lightly motion made Executive Council adopt waiver purposely did present copy pro posed waiver fact hadnt seen myself rather asked approve waiver developed lawyers warned would quite long approximately full page made no pretense trying hide anything rather expressed concern document presented amateur editing doc ument would result its being made less effective legal sense would have admit would have guilty anyone editing thats purposely hadnt seen document EC passed motion cant remember what margin off running attorneys presented waiver HQ inclusion 1992 renewal package HQ staff concerned sheer size document would create situation people might renew HQ initiated rewrite What evolved two waiv ers first single sentence waiver printed renewal application second longer sanctioned events attorneys have agreed it attitude re write could dilute effectiveness waiver somewhat acceptable think HQ wrong change waiver statement can understand concern could have nega tive effect renewals Its classic case deciding what im portant selling product case memberships protect ing yourself future lawsuits Only time will tell predict subject will re-visited lot future few may have recently received Alert Regarding Insur ance Coverage letter AMA member attorney letter based upon misunderstanding language intent waiver see above reference two attorneys after con versation yours truly has acknowledged misunderstand ing letter stated Based representations intent waiver part Statement have come realize interpretation put Alert incorrect sometimes may seem AMAs EC stumbling around dark can assure working hard best interests mind few decisions clear cut easy may appear someone hasnt heard sides argumentIZ Scholarship Cont pg 83 Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Fund established 1987 memory Grants achievements full-scale model avi ation Scholarship applicants must high school graduates cur rently enrolled university program also required have involved some type modeling activity within past three years Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee approved AMAs Executive Council Further information concerning AMAs scholarship programs can obtained contacting AMA Headquarters Scholarship Applica tions 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750EZ 84 Model Aviation exciting events have keeping office busy month An operational plan budget have developed AMA-hosted Scale World Championships next August Various de tails concerning cost entry housing transportation site formation presented FAI Paris November Meanwhile 1992 AMA operational budget prepared office delivered Finance Committee September Assembling annual budget AMA no easy matter hours spent department heads reviewing year-to-date ex penses projected 1991 expenses comparing cost projec tions conditions following year Service maintenance contracts insurance policies utilities taxes supply costs airfare increases among wide variety expenses taken account budget prepared reviewed several times detail submitted Finance Committee later meets HQ review entire process Finance Committee meeting Sat urday October 12 successful twelve-hour affair now re vised copy 1992 AMA budget will presented AMA Ex ecutive Council November 9 final approval lot time has spent Scale World Champion ships HQ has made considerable efforts continue reviews operations improvements procedures Meanwhile time has devoted reviewing overseeing development AMAs property Indiana addition monthly review construction companys work date constant flow grant applications easements secure permits obtain schedule maintain During past month planning meeting held 1992 National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Next paid visit Reno-style Air Races California way very successful Congratulations CD John Elliott Following event just 140 miles away served jury member F2D team trials Vacavilleanother successful event Congratulations CD John Salvin Another project has required attention last 30 days preparation agenda November Executive Council meeting information architect John Hunton have reviewed finalized input development Muncie site endeavoring price schedule improve ments asked Special Interest Groups AMA members around country above addition full-time job managing supervising AMA HQ operations briefly mentioned Nationals planning meeting 1992 Na tional Model Airplane Championships will held Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts June 20-29 Westover AFB able accommodate events means will return com bined Nationals format sincere thanks Special Inter est Group representatives AMA members attended meeting worked hard select various flying site locations determine optimum flight schedule events will third Nationals held Westover other two among largest Nationals ever held 1992 Nationals ex pected larger AMA members happy re turn Westover recall 83 85 Nationals excellent championship events writing 1992 renewal process well under way re newals mailed last week September end first full week October over 24000 renewals re ceived HQ Fifteen percent renewals took advantage Renew-for-2 option between 1000 6000 applications ar rived day renewals being handled HQ use outside service lockbox expect work some overtime order keep up renewals avoid delayed ser vice members good news year AMA members seem inclined remember sign renewal application Last year several thou sand dollars spent postage return applications sig natures less positive news apparently some con fusion over three minor items first involves confusion between Eye-Denta card Vision Wear card Vision Wear card gives AMA members discount purchasing eyeglasses mailed AMA members license card Eye-Denta card thick plastic AMA membership card can used fre quency clip Vision Care card free Eye-Denta card costs $10 Another irritant new Youth Membership rate $14 cludes subscription ModelAviation magazine letters have indicated members dont have problem paying $14 Juniors simply want second copy Model Avia tion Upon hearing second subscription may sent school library members choice problem disappears cases may premature suspect Executive Council re view will take place shortly possibility Family membership family being same name same address will offered renewal small problem end can help some cases AMA member signs signature portion renewal form mails alone cases have no name no address no AMA number no check no credit card number trace piece paper signature scrawl have no way knowing renewal whether payment has received whether its free renewals being set aside Seen above road being built through Muncie site begin ning northwest part site winding through exit midpoint eastern border large cleared portion center first flying site parking lots feel cases have heard AMA three weeks please call write membership department case make sure fill name ad dress renewal form end September made visit Muncie Indiana check construction progress quality work ironwork place building process being closed Additionally roadway final grade being prepared surfacing able first time drive road constructing stand first AMA flying site took breath away realize fully no way photographs videos writing may column could make anyone else fully appre ciate size scope project AMA must everything within its ability get members site can appreciate firsthand has previously mentioned magazine National Newsletter videos will Grand Opening cel ebration site next year mention black-tie Dedication Dinner Saturday night Grand Opening weekend However after experiencing site having op portunity visualize its scope own thinking has changed fully intend go next meeting AMA Executive Coun cil ask format Saturday night dinner changed buying tickets securing guest speakers etc open informal celebration free members sincerely believe Continued page 88 January 1992 85 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Overhead shot showing iron work up new Muncie Museum building ConnecOcut Maine Massaduselts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vmoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1826 Duxbury MA 02331 hI 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew Davenport 33Ash StTownsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 MC McGoffin 8 Robinson St Hoohon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 Hiyh St Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator GeonQe Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Championship Unlimited RC Races months column will pri marily devoted because first its type held Madera California airport October 3-6 1991 pilot air craft licensed qualify order race done Thursday Friday actual races held Saturday Sunday aircraft competing $25000 cash prizes modeled after aircraft qualified race unlimited ra ces Reno maximum weight 55 pounds fueled ready take-off no restrictions engines different types used Wingspan least 100 scale out lines maintained three classes Gold Silver Bronze Qualifying times used determine class aircraft would fly course went around three pylons measured Times varied about 75 mph 135 mph attrition rate air craft quite high must remembered much equip ment technology event being used first time landing gear seemed give fliers considerable trouble event sponsored Cliff Adams Tom Easterday very professionally done Tom Cliff people assisted deserve considerable credit creating very successful event able stick around Sundays activities dont have final resultsD Left right Tern Parola Loraine Hartranft Kelly Hartranft three staff handled administrative duties competitor re ceived plaque Loraine holding Reno racer Dreadnought type aircraft model rac ers patterned after However models P 51s various versions A-26 Douglas Invader owned Bill Hempel seemed have con siderable trouble left engine airplane still flew very well engine pilot flew airplane Gold Class 86 Model Aviation model Dreadnought being preparuu nor quatinying nis before shot after shot model Dreadnought i-n- iger ust owned David Bridi aircraft transported forced pick favorite airplane event would probably beautiful seemed verywell prepared Unfortunately another before picture Bonnie Wilber Barb Krafft admiring trophies Trophies along cash awarded First Second Third class Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Ditnbar WV 25064 Nelsen Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathswsy 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Macmu OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendate Ave Maple OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweil Cl Bensatem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency coordinator John Coole 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Foil PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Todays youthHow interest model aviation ques tion has reviewed numerous times local district na tional modeling groups District Ill attempting provide some stimulus problem As mentioned last months column Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters scheduled provide model-based seminar Pennsylvanias technology teachers ef fort will provide information suggestions using model aero nautics classroom early October District Vice President attended aero space seminar Penn State University program sponsored Johns Hopkins University directed toward recruiting gifted stu dents college aerospace programs students exhibited unbe lievable interest expertise aerospace programs Penn State students displayed some college activities cluded program called Ecsel challenge class de sign build full-scale soaring aircraft doing model aircraft will extensively used design evaluation Several innovative ideas will evolve thiswatch updates club can become involved education special program di rected toward science technology industrial arts would receive positive recognition almost school administrators Several districts clubs already provide programscan help Several months ago computerized bulletin board Mi ami RC Club mentioned board appears very worth contains some great graphics can now reached new telephone number 513 426-4050 Use BBS free hours Monday through Thursday 600 pm micni1t 600 pm Friday through Sunday midnight July 21 date Johnstown RC Clubs Invitational FunFly Picnic tenth consecutive year club has graciously invited areas RC clubs fun-filled day flying food fun Special guest AVP Jay Mealy Clearfield ad dition offering unlimited use beautiful flying site Johnstown club provided food drinks attending Allegheny RC Specialties provided prizes folqwing pictures expose event above information supplied Jim Duncan Indiana Flyers Club gesture thanks hospitality Johnstown Great idea Jim Mall shows very positive winter activity Keystone Radio Control Society Hummelstown Pennsylvania utilizes Colonial Park Mall Harrisburg its event effort shown Henry Spanglers Frank Sheesleys pictures Tamecats built Bill Morris Jim Nowak Jim Enterline Frank Sheesley August 10 1991 Central Penn Hobbies Starhawk Mfg spon sored fun fly West Shore Flying Clubs field Harrisburg little twist contest Central Penn Hobbies held beauty contest Starhawk poster girl winner moved Atlantic City try Eastern Miss Starhawk title Below Dave Bush stands center beauties left right Nancy Samento Missy Goodling Dave Bush Summer Smith Stacy Price Besides beauty contest great fun-fly contest evolved Bob Rachauss picture shows some contest activity May Santa bring things fly January 1992 87 Keystone Tamecats Honest Jim Nowaks Gee Bee Central Penns beauty contest Johnstown boys Hangar talk Fun-fly activity Happy holidays Flying sites Academy continues grow growth comes need flying sites clubs addressing need achieving great results question have answer obtain field Just what will club piece land goal hack grass strip out land cut little bit grass task quite simple truly wish make flying site have bit consider before completing site much can much will cost club District IV has some answers may benefit East Duplin Model Aviators located area Beulaville North Carolina has what just may ways best facility District facility has cost club members very little ex cept lot hard work club members abilities have used generate lot community support wasnt case having piece public property provided model aircraft use has great influence club goes thing have county both provide landfill make improvements quite another thing own Various fund-raising efforts donations businesses have made possible make improvements otherwise fairly commonplace flying site club has running water electricity field has enabled have clubhouse meetings other activities clubhouse insulated air conditioned well furnished includes two full rest rooms well-equipped lunch counter food preparation area field has grass runway ample pit area impound shelter chain link fence runs full length flight line includes something unique model aircraft field club sold advertising plates mounted along fence part campaign build site plates sold one-time charge type campaign made possible build outstand ing field Visitors area ought contact Bryson Houston di rections pay club visit will see can improve own facility Bryson can reached PO Box 324 Beulavlle NC 28518 Its well worth taking look option forming associations clubs especially met ropolitan areas becoming very important asset looking flying sites being done Northern Virginia Maryland North Carolina excellent statewide organization time has recent talk re-forming Virginia mak ings such group too faded away thrust two earlier groups coordinate activities especially contests ra tionale having such groups now obtain flying sites local group such Northern Virginia Association Model Aviation Clubs excellent body have dealing county city officials group can have advisors differ ent categories interest spokesperson responsible neg otiations follow manner get best planning avoid dissension dealing political body awful lot good land out could using problem convincing authorities best user land exactly large association can vital importance Any time can bring large numbers together have much better opportunity success Make sure plans complete make presentation options covered certain everyone understands cost labor coming projects developed Cooperation works both directions present state economy could some benefit clubs should take look local situation see just what status park land other public property time Some land may use because cuts personnel services have prevented adequate maintenance club may able ex change maintenance contract usage rights Check out club successful its efforts obtain flying site should document procedure Send AMA Headquar ters help build up file methodology point may come could added updated Flying Site Handbook data could put together manner would greatly simplify work clubs future Flying sites undoubtedly critical area concern model aviation Clubs need contact Marketing/PR group Geoff Styles Headquarters ques tions come up topic An abundance material personal assistance available Geoff has working rapport federal state organizations FAA UAV meeting about UAVs will held Washington Several years ago topic came up some discussion about line would drawn between model aircraft UAVs Nothing came time appeared some models would overlap realm UAVs come under FAA control would very desirable us Geoff Styles has invited attend upcoming meeting Several committees will established look overall picture will go unknown Geoff has excellent relationship FAA interests coincide FAA both have vested interest avi ation flight safety Much UAV program today owes lot its model aviation heritage Aircraft design engine development ra dio control systems flying techniques have roots model aviation could use term miniature however accurate today have aircraft comparable size weight UAVs Anyway watch information subject Geoff Academy Sound Cont pg 79 never comes cost manufacturers large gas en gines dont provide adequate mufflers engine offer aftermarket items manufacturer person can read ily design test market efficient muffler engine should demand done aftermarket also somewhat lacking interim will need purchase units pro vide good exhaust sound-level suppression alternative make own custom unit advan tage can customize particular installation need large propellers better fit requirements ef ficiency low sound levels will become apparent bet ter mufflers provided still looking information classes mufflers both manufactured home-brew will proposals next Executive Council meeting offer some incentive advances technology Drop us note have some thoughts get ting quiet Executive Director cont pg 85 should everything power get people site firsthand think time quit talking start doing site will wonders AMA model building flying country will demonstrate hobby viable sport recreational activity As springboard other regional sites model cities counties states Muncie site will significant figure growth aeromodeling Yes still nay-sayers detractors Some people odds either selection site develop ment property same ones back 1982 said AMA should continue rent property downtown Washington DC should waste money buying property Reston Vir ginia Time has proven Virginia purchase stroke genius facility Virginia has leveraged occasion provide AMA membership liability insurance beginning see recurrence 1982 crisis mentality itself American phenomenon mentality usually volves self-proclaimed advocacy group probably wellmeaning perhaps obsessed perceived problem licen ses itself perform study presents problem other members and/or club newsletters Print journalists informed new crisis letters editor begin appear other maga zines point advocacy proclaim grass roots movement demands changes problem crisis-mongering places priorities exaggerated problems important ones sparks ques Continued page 90 88 Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland Norlh Carolina / Virginia IDISTRICT REPORT rd Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidenis Robert E Bahera 117 Dtis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 OtO-035e Bob Champine 205 riptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rich Christoph 1348 Comberiand Dr Harrisorborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doo Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 10809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27020 Freseecv Ceeritinater Paul Yacobecci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5086 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puarto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszenacz 3626 Raschwocd Rd Orlando FL 32608 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola R 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St Giboonoille FL 33534 Guotavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Guapsabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard jaclrson 2118 Thorolee Dr. N Charleston 50 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brock Girde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Teny Rirnerl 367 Orange Ave Baidrels FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Freqoency Coordinator Bornio Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Emergency I elected represent terests District V members Recently Council motion passed requiring Jun iors family pay $14 instead $7 thus receive Model Aviation magazine though another identical issue al ready being sent Open member same family Thus two issues will show up same house month necessary example Terry Martin Birmingham tells doesnt need two mags month Hes sending eight-year-old sons dues old $7 rate avoid losing good future members infuriating present Open members am agenda next Council meeting attempt change inequity An important new AMA Associate VP has assigned Mobile area help serve south Alabama Eugene Mathis Daphne Alabama member BARCS club has agreed help out Eugene P 40 fighter pilot WW II also flew B-29s retired Colonel flying B-47s has RC since 1957 last weekend Ive driven first Mont gomery Alabama Atlanta cover fun-flys report week end before drove Fort McCIellen visit Control Line Stunt contest Sunday two fun-flys Huntsville other Tullahoma Tennessee day before week before went two contests South Carolina Radio Control Pylon Race Quickie 500 Greenville South Carolina Quarter-Scale Giant affair Thats seven contests three weeks Dont ask maybe Im like friend Reggie Key awa just like really big prob lem need four pages mag month show whats going Pictured above happy familyoriented group involved Control Line Stunt snapped Fort McClellen Ala bama little girl middle Brandi Garrison standing next mother Tammy Husband David holding Cody Garrison Dondi front holding legendary Nobler model attended Lee Websters Tullahoma Ten nessee Free Flight affair August 24 Lees affair gets bigger year people show up fly Everybody runs contest fun-fly knows has headquarters somewhere field rec ords kept heavy deci sions no appeal earth made Lee Websters heart beat headquarters keeps contest go ing like supposed go Pictured above Mattie Schulz Molly Webster running everything sight So much whos first/in charge/running things meet couple weeks ago ran very good friend seen 15 years Mr Gail Jacobson Atlanta Last time saw Gail awarding Atlanta RC Club AMA Award Excellence currently highest award AMA has chartered club couple weeks after Free Flight contest Lee Webster held another RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly also Tullahoma dif ferent site dignified woman left Miss Lucy Ann LeMaster Sheffield Al abama has crowded Mr John Bar tlebaugh Gallatin Tennessee Both Lee Websters first annual Giant Fun Fly Tullahoma Tennessee Al Newton Man chester invited Everybody good time August 311 drove Panama City Flor ida get report Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Labor Day Jumbo Fly-In Meet Carolyn Manning Don Moody Hollywood Florida Greenville South Carolina Quickee 500 Py- very very successful tly-in Everybody Ion RC Race Don has Rossi 40 little fun fun family relaxing beairplane told will go 150 mph hind biplane Meet Jodie Jay 13 calls plane Moody Special John Juchniewicz Lynn Haven Florida January 1992 89 ts mass Iauncn ott UoIIIwocKs Lee weosters annual i-ree -tigno contest ugus Tullahoma Tennessee Everybody lets go same time last down wins Lee has actively involved sponsoring/CDing FF contest exactly 30 years stant snap chucking same time following important modelers participating including limited Tom Hepler George Perryman John Blair Wayne Brock Dick Hall Mike Hines Randall Hopkins Carl Loehle Dr George Shacklett Marc Smith OC Stew art Bob Thoren dont see George Batiuk anywhere better include Georges name safe dont want George mad Whenever speak Radio Control ban quet always tell RC enthusiasts theres nothing Free Flight just wind em up let em go won cares Look good time everybody having During Labor Day weekend able attend QSPRAs Rac ing event Ashland Kentucky found kind racing very en joyable airplanes slower through pylons allowing us keep up excitement generated As learned fellas drawback cost Unfortunately model/engine combinations actually cost fly mula 1 Racers Its four-cycle 120 sitting up front Some guys looking using 90 two-cycle engines help decrease some cost Some dont like idea looks like good idea help generate interest needed keep event alive Im sure will figure something out too much fun just dwin dle nothing After left Ashland dropped Morehead Kentucky some Sunday sport flying found several modelers enjoying pleasant afternoon talked lot about models full-size air craft Before visit over volunteered take young lady up ride Cheetah first ride small airplane think real treat Shortly after head home having another great day some really nice people next weekend found Crawfordsville Indiana citys Airport Appreciation Day Sugar Creek guys models display treated visitors some fine flying didnt bring model Cheetah display ramp Amazingly Grumman day Thanks old Charlie did get some flying Granted didnt fly very long sure rusty skills too obvious Besides wanted see Charlie get some flight time Crawfordsville asked see new site re quest quickly accepted given nickel tour place typical site would find rural area plenty room two neatly mowed runways lot corn Need less say club very proud site should Oh yeah owners pretty darned good too understand no rent cant get much better Weekend three spent doing some activities around home locals Lew McFarland has opened new hobby shop airport keep Cheetah spent some time event Saturday Sunday hosted model full-size fly-in kick things off also spent little time fun-fly put Brax ton Flyers few miles up road planned trip Muncie picnic son find model lost cornfield found model lost fine meal Weekend four time make up trip Champaign Illi nois missed earlier year Champaign County RC Club sponsoring Giant Scale fly-in thought would good time get up Boy am glad did event hopping got sky already full models guys came fly spent fine day watching some really good flying Unfortunately leave before pig roast heard quite good Ive trying lose some weight guess its better did leave Hey ever get chance fly fellas fine hosts hope fly-in will first go trips Im often asked what think flying site Needless say club generally proud show off site should Well found best sites Ive seen long time Champaign club operating off old reclaimed landfill about 90 acres area 20 acres main tain Its city-owned far enough out town prevent sound problems lease has token fee dollar per year have lots closely mowed grass two hard-surface runways large pavil ion plenty picnic tables block building has tele phone refrigerator operations large block building used store two tractors plenty room fly over bothering anybody What setup Are proud site bet Thats travel month fact think will slowing down rest year give Cheetah rest need some catch-up modeling get some planes ready next year Mark want good fleet next year Right now old birds getting pretty shabby district has new officer Luther Akemon has taken licopter Contest Board position mentioned few months back Al though relatively new Helicopter competition does fly Helicopters willing learn about administrative side competition has allowed competitors thing out having endure chore voting rules Its best leave some other guy Right Well maybe Luther will give impartial vote always looking matters Welcome aboard Luther Gosh Ive run out words means its photo time couple photos ships showed up mall show hosted Sugar Creek RC Club Crawfordsville Indiana Thanks Richard Shuler sharing us District VP next sign new home Ev ansville RCMAC Evansville Indiana new site now use Executive DirectorCont pg 88 tioning organizations credibility demeans Aca demy managed social fictions social facts hear new crisis modeling public should ask lawyers question Cui bono gains Are advocates knowl edgeable position spotlight effect place Cui Bono Chinese word crisis composed two picture-characters meaning danger other meaning opportunity time discuss concept real property its effect aeromodeling Next month will attempt clarify what owner ship property Reston Indiana means average flierEI 90 Model Aviation Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI VicePresident P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 18061 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettet 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Fienisuant MO 63034 Dub & Scott Justice 156 South Fruezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 16061 21h St Bedford IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jefferson KansasCity MO 64114 BiltZimmer Boo72Varna1L61375 Fr q aency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginuville MO 64037 Heme 19161594-2481 Werk 18161594-7121 Fax 18161594-776 Enough now Its difficult believe four weeks have zoomed its time column again Must because have playing catch up everywhere now health nearing normal now maybe better normal winter also zooming looks like will early too have very little planned build ing bench except Old-lime CL Stunt ship Blue Pants UKdesign flew UK Nationals late 1950s am going fly Stunt Chicopee Nationals try enjoy have received several letters read few newsletters prob lems clubs have members refuse follow field rules include instances repeated flying drinking beer flying over areas designated taboo ignoring frequency control several other actions will have caused loss clubs flying fields have always said recreation very sel dom meet modeler turkey sure take prize So what can AMA clubs heck lot jerking guys AMA membership might aggravate problem ejec tee drives along nearby road transmitter takes some similar destructive action hammer have yet would take look carefully explaining member prob lems associated losing field maybe research possi bility legal action Ho-hum Anyone out some addi tional suggestions District Seven patches now available AMA HQ will looking reasonable source decals follow next year can proud being first district individual patch can follow matching decal Nope will get t shirt cap business have calls letters concerning increase Junior Senior Senior Citizen membership rates mostly con cerning problem extra copies Model Aviation house Well can take advantage surplus magazine problem donating local school institution choice Sim ply send note AMA HQ Membership Department state want 1992 subscription magazine sent ______ name Membership Department will take care will recognized recipient informed transaction will helping promote hobby locality Art Slagle looking site Michigan hold NSS Cham pionships have suggested contact clubs mailing have site available send note can pass Art years contest trail has ended except few winter events Indoor ones rolling along Jim Tesen Indian City Presi dent planning hold Pattern seminar Novice Sports man classes going hold low-key event February 2 Taylor Michigan helping him information call 313 479-4328 will sending mailing local clubs well visited Muncie site few weeks ago its well its way Boy road onto General Purpose flying site over mile long its within site roof being screwed onto 25000 sq ft Museum building extremely exciting see air amount dirt being scraped moved see still acreage waiting reworked near future will heck fine modeling site can show whole USA world important modeling necessary rec reational educational activity letter AMA HQ followed up members idea forming associations increase local power clubs Strange thing immediately wondered AMA HQ has have no less seven associations district AMRCC being vogue over 25 years So seems logical HQ should have tap listing associations districts further help modelers Im going push get Reston few weeks District Roundup Detroit RCC has neat section its Motor City Ex haust Bob Kuczynski relates history club lly have Denny Sunbeam newsletter Sudbusters Uh garbage production Tigers Tail Bald Eagles View Fennville Flying Tigers Nuff said tric fliers can contact Ken Myers 1911 Brashaw Ct Walled Lake Ml 48390 Laird puts out Ann Arbor Falcons newsletter unique tonguein-cheek commentary events r Valley Flyers have installed sprinkler system field Wayne Hilgart Tom OBrien Wayne Dempze Don Danczyk committeeing has way control help spectators eventsNorm Sorensen spec tator director Michael has generated list FCC licensed sta tions Minnesota published MAAC newsletter other reason have association area e new publication Astrowingology Dan Gilbert Wisconsin Astrowings includes detailed instruction sheet mower Moines Modelaires sent group Woodward State Hospital PR went over first class Ladybird pilot now fly ing Frankenmuth field Congrats Amy Heine E January 1992 91 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bawdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valiey MN 55427 PrAussrance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr. Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 Shorewood Bivd Milwaukee Wi 53211 Jesa Lasik 305 Pstti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr. Waterloo 1A50701 Ron Sears132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mt48054 Freqoency Coordinators IWast Bat Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 L East Bert Kelly PD Bax39001Redford Ml 48239 Les Girls Midwest Q500 Karen Veager left now Ex pert Class Kathy Waters middle CD Bob Hisey paI haInr CD Cathy Waters Rex Knepper took First Place Mid nnn Timers lap counters Midwest 0500 Excellent worker turn out Dustin Buescher MARCS Wisconsin Scale Rally Akannas Loensana Nsa Mexico Oetahuma Texas Dick Rotaky immaculate F-86F model model has func tional wheel brakes speed air brakes Dick duplicated closely possible full-scale speed brake system F-Se Including hinge lines angles location geometry actu ator cylinder Works very well model weighs 145 lb pow ered KBV 82 Newark Texas Ninth Annual Greater Southwest Ducted Fan-Fly Dawn Buckley Contest Director Mid-Cities RC Club hosted over 80 pilots almost 100 ducted fan models Copeland Field site near Newark Texas fan-fly event still has no rival Some very innovative ideas construction tech niques used models really enjoy seeing other modelers use ingenuity construct fan-jet models comparing notes build lightweight models generate thrust less power Quite task Left Ralph Blase Loxahatchee Florida beautiful Cobra paint job model fantastic have see color appreciate work went paint scheme model powered OS 91 engine Right George Miller Custom RC Air craft new YF-22 Air Force ATF wingspan 52 length model 76 fan unit Byron Rossi 90 enaine Dower Dawn Buckley Contest Director Ninth Annual Greater South west Fan-Fly Yellow Aircraft A-4 Beautiful model Left Bill Rutherford Jimmy Miller A4 powered OPS 82 flight box model sitting work art Bill will build custom flight boxes individuals want something can stand abuse looks good boxes extremely light size cradle legs fold up easy transportation boxes strong can sit Bill will custom paint box suit fancy fact difficult tell whether boxes made metal wood Beautiful workmanship information contact Bill PO Box 160831 Austin TX 7871 60831 tel 328 328-0157 Right Harry Wood Long Beach Califor nia 09-powered MiG 15 model has Kress fan unit pro pulsion Model flew very well Mark Frankel Ardmore Pennsylvania 1A-scaie Skyray model weighs 18 lb uses OS 91 propulsion package Mark really strives make model serious competition machine David Hudson F-i 17A Stealth Jet model Two Pico 80 en gines power Byrojet fans 92 Model Aviation V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District Viii Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chsck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glens Gresees 10224 Keslee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Run Stanlieltt 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Deha St Pasadesa TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Deputy CoordInator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgelon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coorstlnaturs INorthl Joe DuMond 1830 Che Chase Carroliton TX 75006 ISouth tim Ahrunx 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Some scale workmanship went uIcKs I--sw- cocptt strumentation lettering fuselage Don Yockey Fort Worth Texas JHH F9F-4 Panther Pow ered 0S 91 engine driving Dynamax fan unit District doings n will get some pictures report about club ac tivities seems stand out Such following report Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada Associated Modelers Colorado put its best foot forward past August hosting air show over 20 teen adult handi-campers counselors Colorado Easter Seal Rocky Mountain Village event held August 10 1991 over 40 Arvada members turning out make spectacular exciting day trip campers counselors enthusiasm effort put forth everyone involved exemplifies spirit Arvada club modeling community program included 90minute air show lunch actual stick time visitors Kadet Seniors trainer systems over no needed pat back know job well done some very worthy people Months planning preceded event people exerted effort above beyond call duty during field clean up week prior special effort put some folks now affectionately referred aquatic weed-whackers During pouring rain relentlessly continued work order dress up Sullivan Field Endless planning meetings practice sessions culminated produce first-class event effort universal support membership families local hobby stores filled gaps weather perfect visitors arrived following brief check-in things got underway campers counselors onlookers treated spectacular air show model planes Helicopters program included barnstorming biplanes Quickie Racers Scale replicas such quarter-scale Fokker tri plane Helicopters Pattern ships Giant-Scale smokers spec tators thrilled simulated dog fights low inverted passes mini-paratroopers awesome aerobatics crowd spoofed time camp counselors participated impromptu flying lesson Transmitter hand counselor received verbal flying instructions ex perienced Arvada pilot secretly maintained control Things appeared nearly hopeless point plane went wild spin erratic flying cured paper sack placed over pseudo-pilots head Much surprise everyone gag ended real pilot joined counselor flight line return plane safe sound During air show program Arvada members also busy giv ing one-on-one instruction campers preparation actual flight Special care courtesy used phys ical ability varied individual Others stood answered questions show progressed finale show cut bit short both Giant-Scale smokers met up unexpected difficulties Byron Christen Eagle went dead stick shortly after takeoff landed safely Midwest Gi ant Sweet n Low managed few blazing fly-bys smoke before very low roll ended rather severe unintentional land ing No disappointed though show rousing success complimentary lunch served up under tents awnings offering welcome break sun Hot dogs beans chips variety soft drinks menu turned out per fect day picnic Sullivan Field Campers counselors pilots helpers amply fed courtesy AAM local restaura teur last count included over 60 people Following lunch several Kadet Seniors rigged trainer systems flight instruction program pilot plus instructor assigned system everyone would get chance fly Campers counselors alike got about five minutes stick time judging excitement thrill eyes well worth effort As person came away flight line received set wings certificate honorary RC pilot rubber band model event recorded cameras awards ceremony copies delivered campers couple days later campers left field vowing return again next year campers counselors heard say best day trip ever exciting rewarding day Arvada Modelers well Planning executing program magnitude worthwhile group close home espe cially fulfilling quiet show gratitude among participants thanks anyone needed feeling pits sto machs done good goes saying AAM will try again 1992 years experience will help make next show bigger bet ter folks Easter Seals would happy effort somehow seems right give 110 percent peo ple deserve hearty thanks contribution years air show So fact would very difficult recognize everyone did get involved aspect equally important greatly appreciated Thank superb job Chairman Air Show Committee Joe Pirozzoli Way go Arvada Associated Modelers excellence Truly club January 1992 93 Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Cirde Arvada CO 80005 FAx 3031 420-1670 CornpuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vtce Presidents Donald L Atwood 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 TomBoyd701 N58thStLincotnNE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendait St. Denver CO 80235 Russ Muter 980 N 3rd Cardson ND 58421 Don Modes 4lOHafl Satins KS 67401 Jim Rickelts 516 S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Left Camper Mark Deachamp flight team Bill Hunter pilot Bob/Terry Steinborn Right Jim HighfiIl pilots Pat Vachon lends help sticks Left Gary Thompson Monty Haskell help out very special little girl Lisa Kuhn Right Head counselor Andi Reed gets turn Bill Hunter Terry Steinborn Left Lunch Ia Joe Vellas cuisine Right Camper Jason Rossi gets winas Arvadas finest Its happened again sports fansmuch too much fun Since last talked have visited First Annual Reno Hobby Trade Show full-sized Hot Air Balloon Races full-scale Reno race model version Reno race Madera Los Angeles joint club meeting Visalia Fall Soaring Festival finally Finance Committee meeting Reston Theres no way can cover sitting lets have AVP Fritz Harrold report race birds Ill give shot Reno well catch up some neat happenings squeeze can saving Soaring festival next time So further ado herrres Fritz Regg just returned three days First Annual RC Unlimited Air Races hearty congratulations Cliff Adams Tom Easterday putting first-class event Radio Control modelers knew immediately going great event saw souvenir quality 40-page color program weekends events AMA well represented Dis trict Ten VP Regg Executive Vice President Dave Brown District VP Don Krafft Carl Maroney Vince Mankowski Headquarters Great interest AMA shown evidenced ques tions discussions booth given great spot booth orga nizers Racingfantastic Reno year have say Madera exciting Watching pilots race planes time money invested truly awesome some very inno vative cutting-edge-design planes Next year hope see some Pond Racers enteredonly present year flying form number plane crashes Thurs day through Saturday horrific have never seen go Radio failure did seem culprit Mishaps land ing weak landing gear also big Rac ing close dramatic Sunday true movie-type ending Gold race Sunday hat off Rac ers Race organizers District Ten proud Perhaps next year can have event new district flying site Good job Fritz thanks Racers ganizers super event Whatever First Annual Reno Trade Show lacked attendance made up spirit fun facility great location excellent host club ter rific Reno the-biggest-little-town-in-theworld wonderful exciting self fortunate enough catch full-scale Hot Air Balloon Races wee hours Saturday Sunday mornings Five balloons sent up formation prior suns rising balloonists able shoot yellow flame bal loons making light up like jewels sky Theres no way explain feel ing comes over body stand ing middle 150 balloons shapes sizes inflating rising off ground right front face hats off Reno guys Reno Guys would personally like see trade show become premiere event District Ten hobby show nestled tween balloon race culminating full-scale one-and-only Reno Air Race ya havent seen dont know what re missing have just finished mind-shrinking ses sion Finance Committee As come away have very good feeling Dis trict Ten verge owning AMAs first regional flight site connection acting jury member Control Line Combat team selection meet Vacaville Executive VicePresident Dave Brown Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski Special Services Director Carl Maroney visited 240-acre site near Visalia California RC Racing Contest Board guy Gary Hover putting together group clubs area purpose building maintaining first regional flight site AMA site located approximately seven miles north Visalia Road 80 just mile off State Highway 99 closest neighbor dairy farm about mile away area zoned ag riculture currently near maxi mum density site itself partially 100-year floodplain would seriously inhibit future growth area along already maximized zoning density use permit would prevent intrusion noise-sensitive neighbors would sure trouble-free site long time Am excited bet along excitement comes great deal concern site can certainly will serve great assembly place Central California-based fliers competitors will continue serve great place District Ten visit weekend flying re treat will take place day-to day week-to-week flying needs dis trict club officer contact person should have received request club input regard sectioning district future flight sites Please take time express ideas District Ten leaders can continue plan implement favorite pastime flight sites Pictured below photo what has put together far Vi salia Site will notice layout various disciplines sport also possibility overnight accommodations RVs current plans have land purchase included AMA 1992 budget Council meeting No vember subject approval development implementation plan fi nal Council approval would come Jan uary meeting actual purchase devel opment implementation 1 layout what could become first regional site Congratulations F3E Team recently picked meet hosted HSS Club finishers follows First Jerry Bridgeman second Steve Neu third Jason Perrin fourth Bob Sliff fifth Brian Chan sixth Rick Schrameck fin ishers believe top three will compete Bob Sliff nominee team manager once again Good luck guys Gold September 25 found joint meeting Los Angeles area clubs led believe reveal activities around District Ten expense-fund freezing report appearing R/C Modeler Maga zine made believe going informal debate between myself po tential opponent Unfortunately poten tial opponent did withstand trials nominating committee ended up discussing freeze answering ques tions about national flight site Mun cie preceded ripsnorting slide projector report Muncie delivered Dave Peltz meeting well attended over 100 modelers treated presence Exec utive Director Vince Mankowski Barbra Re naud Airtronics much delight world F3B champion Joe Wurtz freezing expenses fiscal mis understanding between myself Head quarters now resolved episode worth space needed write about have questions give call project Muncie steaming ahead believe will mecca model aerodromes proceeding break neck pace feel times perhaps slightly slower pace emphasis regional flying fields would appropriate Time will tell enough just few weeks Friday 11th found winging across friendly sky toward Finance Committee meeting Reston budget calls surplus revenue over expenses capital purchases proposed new year could leave cash shortfall tough months September-October significant problem AMAs assets owned free clear small short-term loan will ad equate get through period time mid-point election process time read issue election will have decided Let just say thank showing inter est AMA voting thank you showing confi dence Its pleasure serving sincerely hope can continue Edge 94 Model Aviation x Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 As have seen new declaration asked sign What trying to protect Academy self lawsuits member law yer read item sat right down fired off letter claimed members no insurance Well wrong ba sic coverage covers suits brought against remains What being removed assets Academy itself Since some lawyers will sue anything within miles event re gardless liability deemed neces sary remove much possible very choice target lawsuits Thinking about number lawyers country proclivities some thought occurred same way re fer herd sheep school fish suppose its glut lawyers Don Anderson asked pass plans swap meet December 7 1000 am 700 pm Marshall Cen ter Rudy Leupke Hall Vancouver Wash ington address 1009 E Mcloughlin Blvd Get rid surplus just time Christmas Fern Prairie Modelers An nual Family Picnic Fun-Fly Septem ber 29 Great food fine weather lot nice folk made super day multi-level fun-fly noon Earl Aune flew new Mustang Jerry Holcomb dem onstrated erector set Helicopter followed Denny Wall guiding high-flying parachutist perfect landing flying camaraderie followed Noted Big Sky Thunderbirds flying off two water sites Also see Duane Feistet went way Arlington NW F-i regionals took eighth place new club started up Snohomish area called SNOR/C Seems dedicated some all-out competition types note SNOR/C club big bird enthusi asts put flying fields sight other unaware other made agreement allows both clubs operate requires strict adher ence frequency plan What happens club members off icers think should contest members generally agree con test announced however con test day comes few members show up help out What Perhaps give up contests altogether maybe re trench Get specific commitments members before contest ever held re fuse start process unless help plen tiful readily available Obviously can problem club also comes district problem potentially good contest situation dropped Snake River Modelers hosted Idaho Scale Squadron meet late September CDed Que Quigley huge success AVP Al Culver has promised pictures Contestants came such far flung places Gooding Idaho Yakima Washington goodly number Boise Baker LaGrande Some Snake River modelers tried hand too Also Kevin Cruson went Cottage Grove tend Pattern meet now group considering Pattern meet next fall Mike Dunphy volunteered motor over Medford hold judges school maybe will see new meet come pass Benton County RIC Club got involved DaVinci Days Celebration held Cor vallis About 20 members participated al though everyone flew didnt fly answered questions managed PR part effort spite very cramped quarters several hundred specta tors shown something about hobby/sport RC modeling Doesnt hurt get involved local celebrations fact helps Second Annual Fun Fliers Contest went very well good weather good competition Mclver nice place fly has nice grove trees cool relief Mclver nice park family-type activities too Everyone seemed enjoy ing themselves CD Roger Wilson kept things moving need congratulate Bob Bennett having reached goal having CD 50 years Now thats amazing downright awe-inspiring Bob has certainly asset District Xl since moved its easy understand did Its just very difficult get handle doing things others length time especially since own life has held difficult stretches nice letter came Rocky Dickerson Prez Keizer R/C Association club has putting biggest spectators standpoint best-attended shows around Usually blessed good weather Ninth An nual Event year no exception Thir ty-five pilots Washington Califor nia brought 41 aircraft fly off Carl Weathers strip near Brooks Oregon Jim Griffin came up Redding California get Furthest Traveled award 4000 spectators mostly local resi dents showed up oh ah club does outstanding job getting word out people come out love show Does wonders local PR kids just like last year candy bomber run about noon Weve got nice shots show thanks Rocky must have very busy CD event assume took pictures didnt have help since some 30 members showed up help out keep things moving First photo shows part 4000-person crowd some aircraft can see Ed Hesss very large Lysander right Bet couldnt have guessed Candy Bomber being held Jay Hop kins couldnt kids get fig ured out real fast may able read it says Tootsie Roll side members make sure littlest kids have chance get some candy plenty go around final CD Rocky Dickersons Keleher Lark Rocky powers -scale version home-built OS 91 Surpass shot can get some idea landing strip 150 x 2800 ft very smooth grass Its neat place fly Best wisnes no ano namily 1-101iday Season may peaceful filled joyD January 1992 95 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DIstrict Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrelt Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomtt 1910 NE 122nd Ave vancouver WA 98664 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vicksburg St. Spokune WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-1 45th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Karlfrom Puyallup Washington brought Marchetti 260 powered ST 3000 Karl won both pilots specta tors Best Show awards Obviously very nice plane e nu erattons Note safety net used along aircraft spectators right Bob Sueing clubs Activities Di rector designated announcer Cottage Industries As mentioned recent issue New York Indoor Times just have come up name complimentary small businesses full part-time devoted producing useful needed up-to-date aeromodeling materials tools kits high quality practical design Whenever cottage industries mentioned cant help slip back time high school English class old Silas Marner bent over loom Thats cottage industries full bloom name meant exactly what said Back what ever century country folk labored day alone homes cottages raw materials brought fin ished pieces picked up term has come down us late twentieth century just doesnt accurately describe vital members hobbys supply system small producers vital us usually leading edge innovation technology couple issues ago mentioned Junior Flight old-line Free Flight rubber-powered flying scale kit producers fallen way behind big producers just have brought kits up-to-date day want good rubber-powered kit buy produced cottage industry manufacturers about readers out sending suggested names replace antiquated cottage industry moniker No con test no prize sincere thank letter Bill Warner agrees did however use term made list such firms could think calls list Cottage Wings Source Guide Bills list updated Sep tember 1991 may have copy sending $1 businesssized SASE Bill Warner 1370 Monache Ave Porterville CA 93257 worthwhile list worthwhile producers Two-Hundred-Thousand Kits Year Recently Don Ross mentioned Paul K Guillow Inc Wakefield MA 01880 confirmed company no longer ad vertises magazines something noticed mentioned produces sells over 200000 flying scale kits annually mar keting through hobby shops discount stores other retail outlets Now thats lot kits manufacturer Guillows lament however company estimated about 80% kits never completedeven worse could have imagined Think 80% unfinished wasted budding modelers down drain modelers will never come AMA members Dont wonder so-called completed models come close flying Guillow asked Don could percentage improved Don Ross has good business arrangement whereby Guillow places its kits advertisement Dons book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes smart business both parties Don says has sold over 1000 books result ads no doubt some readers thus able finish fly Guillow models Needless say recommendation kit producers mod els designed long ago invest re-designing updating kits can fly Flying what about today No longer builders satisfied simply looking things done Models must fly Flying Aces Club FAC Nationals other clubs too magazine articles attest fact such models can fly well Pure simple kit buyers want mod els fly Take look copy old-time advertisement Build display. Build fly gas rubber-power free flight con trol line simple radio control ction features retractable tail wheel drop-able bombs retractable landing gear sliding canopy folding wings movable control surfaces scale figures What lot baloney model designed fly ways can fly well model designed things far too heavy designed fly well remember looking over plans rubber-powered kit Douglas Dive Bomber wasnt rear peg hook rubber See what mean So think old-line manufacturers better get horses re-design models will per centage completed flown models go up 0 Second Edition first edition 5000 copies Don Rosss book Rubber Pow ered ModelAirplanes has already sold out just over two years second edition now print should ready November 11 1991 second edition few changes will published Markowski International met Mike Markowski CIMAS Colum bia University flying session Mike helping Don sell first edition Zenith second bit good news Don will stock 1000 books cover Guillows continued promotion will ship orders right home will sell book $1395 plus $105 postage thats total $15 copy will autographed Send check Don Ross 38 Churchill Road Cresskill NJ 07626 next bit news Don has asked start work new book will begin basic primer left off go much further will cover competition models like Coupe Wake field have chapters C02 Electric small Gas compressed air also materials like Mylar Kevlar carbon fiber others Don will also include complete chapter foam construction may also some new plans enough room Don might sell plans separately package real kicker Ross plans include chapter mod ify Scale kits make models fly Darned doesnt bring us right back manufacturers cleaning up acts rely ing book someone wrote change kits get things fly Ah me. Anyway Don Ross would like Junior Flight readers start send ing him suggestions fix-it ideas sources special materials can contact Don address gave three paragraphs above Three Mini-Sticks heres cottage industries coming right cue supply us Mini-Stick kits Talk about timelessness Ive asked basic questions get started get activity along requests six Mini-Stick plans kits should just thing Lew Gitlows Indoor Model Supply kits have three different de signs box kit contains select color-coded premium balsa least three models design requirements Mini-Sticks plans sheet includes prop jig template full details lots illustrations Kits include Ultra Film covering materials ex cept cement kit costs $995 Standard Quick Cement ideal attaching covering now available steel tip glue gun wire insert $295 Modelers want try own designs will find Mini dual bearings six $4 very helpful An 18-page catalog $1 kit $2 alone Add $3 shipping Mailing address Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Man oh man US Cavalry comes riding over hill just nick time See what mean about misnamed cottage indus tries being vanguard Flying Scale Plans Ive requested Flying Scale modelers mention believe draw up publish sell Flying Scale plans should alwaysrepeat alwaysinclude accu rate three-view draw ing plane involved three-view needed contest doc umentation purposes Such three-views sometimes difficult lo cate other sources designer must have clude usually gaping unused areas plans lack space such three-views left out Designers please take note include all-important accu rate three-view Make plans really fulfill purpose As always keep tail light Ill next month odel Aviation