AA AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SINZE 1936 AL ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Worlds Largest Sp6rt Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Ah arrival spring weather begins warm grass turns green modelers flock flying field sharpen skills preparation up-coming fun flys rallies contests addition fun excitement enjoyed contestants events also provide excellent opportunity club gain publicity Publicity essential growth club sport Numerous important public relations goals can accomplished promoting events First publics awareness about sport organization increased recognition can very helpful speaking public officials private landowners about flying sites Second media coverage will help attract new members club An influx new people vital clubs survival Finally seeing hearing coverage event great morale booster members However process isnt simple organizing event waiting press arrive An article newspaper feature radio television result planning dedication hard work good idea form public relations committee handle coordination clubs publicity efforts committee should consist chairman member writing skills member photography skills should work clubs leadership target events newsworthy greater chance receiving coverage Such events could opening new flying site large regional contest demonstration held conjunction Veterans Day Armed Forces Day imaginative developing ways pitch event media Next committee should develop media mailing list contact names newspapers should include city editor sports editor aviation editor publication has television radio stations information should sent news director assignment editor important build relationships contacts will have sympathetic ear efforts public relations committee may want canvass club see members have friends neighbors work local newspaper radio television stations have begin building relationship press release announcing event should mailed contacts four six weeks prior event press release basic tool publicity campaign needs contain specific information about event What facts editor needs point essential provide contact name day evening phone number editor can always speak person information needed also important keep release brief no longer two pages Long drawn-out novels CONTINUED ON PAGE 90 ITwo Ists 1992 Nationals honor being first contestant register 1992 AMA Nationals goes Stewart Swanson Harrisburg Pennsylvania first workers volunteer help make happen Cliff Nancy Telford Bethesda Maryland 1992 Nationals dont begin until June 20 applications both contestants volunteer workers already pouring AMA Headquarters Nationals fly June 20-29 Dont wait get forms now relax concentrate practicing want become either contestant volunteer worker 1992 Nationals drop us line AMA Well send everything need get going Come meet best modelers America June Youll never know what great time Nationals until experience yourself ng Muncie national flying site near Muncie Indiana complete Final seeding grading will done spring AMA member may have unlimited use site until Grand Opening weekend June 1314 1992 June 15 member will able use site three times charge Upon completion three free uses will charge $5 per day $25 per calendar year site generally open AMA members except national international event scheduled During scheduled events will no open flying admission charges and/or restrictions will place cases entry site will restricted advance notice will appear AMA News section Please note site will reserved IMAA flyin June 20-21 will also reserved United States Outdoor Championships run NFFS September 2-7 Scale World Championships August 22-29 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Ofrector Operations Robert Vojalavek S Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee S Technical Director Bob Underwood troiler Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicls Felix Gora RFK&D April 1992 89 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 otticial position ot AMA Esecutive Council N just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California met conjunction IMS Trade Show could available discuss issues modelers District 10 Loren Nicholson Santa Ana sat meeting handed letter addressed several points concern following response Loren felt would general interest members Dear Loen appreciate thoughtful letter January 8 handed Council meeting Pasadena am very sorry didnt find time read until enroute home Maybe 37000-foot view will help perception respond am very happy Geoff Styles able helpful Miles Square issue fervent desire AMA can serve membership acquisition retention flying sites Geoff hired 1970s purpose Since time have continuing program flying site support Geoff allocated funds needs perform function Nothing basic modelers nice permanent flying site since disruptive influence aeromodeling loss good place fly concern identify need serve club way primary reason supporting national facility provide focus growth additional funds may provided acquisition flying sites trust successor will keep goal mind As know Council has approved proceeding plans develop District 10 flying site apparently will supported least 12 clubs area will used home field clubs will also available AMA members will eventually have facilities RC Control Line Free Right have some concern expenditure large sums money regional sites needed can afford have view worth terms members served per dollar invested feel loan guarantee program clubs approved Council Pasadena may helpful question clubs want purchase site Maybe clubs will want financial assistance Perhaps should also help clubs financially develop site acquired through long-term lease made available through government agencies Obviously would riskier investment merits some serious study regard move Headquarters Muncie have chosen because will permit efficient less costly operation total function will also allow us launch new programs unable Reston such symposia flight training technical research efficient operation Nationals place hold variety events realize will no longer nations capital will have easy communications Indiana counterpart FAA able function very well Oshkosh Wisconsin having potent influence aviation interests Washington DC knowledge Council does manage Headquarters day-to day affairs contact almost daily usually concerns matters procedure areas am directly responsible Council does set goals broad manner possible time time necessary clarify intent agree Council should meddle Headquarters affairs members hold us responsible what takes place Whenever possible Council takes extra day meetings planning brainstorming goal-settingand establishing new initiatives long-range planning 15 years before retiring R&D Wright-Patterson AFB very difficult try forecast future needs make plans years ahead doesnt mean shouldnt try Noise touchy subject talk members about Most say Dont specify national dB level let us deal local level thats approach realize national requirement industry slow respond simply market what think will sell modelers wont purchase what available will get message did write engine manufacturer world asking supply quiet mufflers So far has responded OS now marketing quieter mufflers noise mufflers Thats reason AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Also Howard Crispin writes about noise month has compiled document provides information reduction noise distributed club also plan host symposium noise June Open House Muncie will tape program make available clubs Yes hate noise am also concerned about flying field neighbors reaction sound models flying am also concerned about own hearing have some loss already noise pollution loud engines unpleasant say least approach support local autonomy making information noise reduction available club individual desires Incidentally Howard Crispin available speaker subject AMAs expense prefer several clubs come together joint meeting make greater impact AMA dollars spent proposals have made Contest Boards noise limits usually rejected Pattern now has requirement FAI ClAM requires noise limits several categories move gaining momentum. strong position Council would seen dictatorial democratic process must allowed work Noise matter perception persons acceptance anothers aggravation quiet quiet enough Some identify unusual sounds aggravation regardless dB level know reduce sound pressure level perceived acceptable site has different requirement need respect best can educate members cost noise site loss encourage industry respond providing devices meet need Loren appreciate thinking people take time attend Council sessions express positive ideas meet needs aeromodeling really appreciate taking time hope others will want make positive impact little like trying push wet noodle up bill times Hang Try lose sight fact hobby enjoyment get Out Sometimes have remind myself thats what modeling about Lets get involved politics personalities lose sight much fun can have Sincerely Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics oundup continued page 89 read let alone given serious consideration addition press releases radio television stations should also sent public service announcements PSAs read over air Federal regulations require broadcasters devote percentage time airing announcements non-profit groups Like press release PSA needs contain five Ws shorter format Because stations look PSAs 20-30 seconds length necessary keep announcement concise interesting Approximately two four weeks before event information kit should sent media list kit should contain copy original press release listing description events will flown listing notable contestants officials sponsors action photos models map site etc information kit will serve reminder also provide detailed look event week before event public relations committee needs log some hours phone talking media contacts should ask infornmtion received have questions plan covering event phone calls will help determine advance much coverage event will receive also helping forge relationship contact log should kept details called what response During event public relations committee should hand meet talk media committee members should have information about event readily available should also keep mind discussion points touch during interviews such club size history event notable club members contact join club etc having designated spokespeople consistent message about club its event will given media work complete once event finished Results wrap-up CONTINUED ON PAGE 91 90 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 As know now columns usually deal mundane numbers issues business AMA Things like investments insurance legal issues occasionally something actually has something model airplanes common subjects sneak As start column am thinking will different others knows may slip back old habits discussed some columns content president Don Lowe made comment waxing philosophically morning probably quite right common question recently has What AMA9 good question answer would vary profane mundane depending ask Before can define AMA would necessary define what Academy what model aeronautics deal fact organizations grow something either beyond different original reason founding Most us consider model aviation great hobby sport can leave real-world pressures life behind escape make-believe world fantasy enjoyment Its fun place place important thing moment can anything exactly matching color model prototype selecting right size rubber enable favorite model fly highest longest fastest or.. Some us get make-believe world deep start wear clothing match Im thinking now opening scenes AMA film Marvelous Miniatures model pilot dons leather helmet before taxiing perfect scale model old British biplane out flight line Some us have clothes swagger models Texas believe refer hat no cattle' others get kicks out screaming engine fast model thrill competition Clothes swagger damned flag drops BS stops Losing oneself workshop creating dream airplane very therapeutic way enable us recharge psychological ability deal real world us social side aeromodeling important actual building flying models else can president large corporation plumber dentist construction worker get together exchange ideas methods techniques have teacher student Other typical flying site else does saying men women created equal have true meaning gatherings modelers its modeling ability enthusiasm matters what living modelers subscribe fantasy world live little personal time pressures real world negative thought rather statement degree enjoyment us derive wonderful hobby As kids played fantasy games cowboys Native Americans king queen hill hide seek etc etc wonderful games harmless educational entertaining once us got hurt Getting hurt wasnt part fantasy sure inevitable result some fun learned accept occasional clashes reality part price pay fun fantasies As grow up spend less time fantasy world time dealing reality still spend little therapeutic time fantasy world through wonderful hobby model aviation Although have seemingly become wiser age confrontation between fantasies reality has become clouded indistinct As kids fantasies involved imaginations almost entirely little reliance real world implements As adults fantasies rely greater integration real implements enhance enjoyment As kids wed simply imagine flying RC model would fly imaginary transmitter As adults least need transmitter Ah wonderful world youth didnt have worry about such mundane things frequencies insurance enjoy fantasies whether would permitted have fantasies Contrast today need deal FCC frequencies deal noise issues keep flying sites deal legal liability insurance issues hobby deal environmental impact activity Rules must made regulate fantasies then.. Hey started out try define what AMA now realize AMA modelers fantasy realities society meet head AMA deals real world issues enable modelers better enjoy hobby yet sometimes dealing issues AMA finds necessary impose restrictions favorite pastime enable continue exist ever changing real world just heard rumor state has enacted law makes illegal sell anything ni-cd batteries unless provisions have made manufacturer provide proper disposal batteries once go bad always seems something Till next month PR Roundup continued page 90 releases other promised information needs delivered media its promotion next event because publicity non-stop effort detailed information developing public relations program promote club events available AMAs Publicity Guide Model Clubs obtain free copy booklet contact AMA Marketing Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750 Club news Thanks annual Flying Circus fundraiser Rhode Island Aeromodelers Bristol Rhode Island able donate over $1000 Meeting Street School institution operated conjunction Easter Seals Rhode Island has provided developmental therapeutic educational services disabled infants children since 1946 Hying Circus day-long event featuring flying teams warbird demonstrations mock dog-fights static displays much Admission $2 per car load Spectators can buy permits try hand model flying instructor enter raffle tn win model products club reports successful well-attended production received coverage local CBS affiliate numerous local newspapers club members hopeful positive publicity will help begin search new flying field important says event chairman Mike Viscosi club able raise money recognition worthwhile charity-a win-win situation everyone Rochester Area Radio Control Association Rochester Michigan has new flying field city Rochester Hills announced plans construct model airport newly dedicated Earl Borden Park City officials first talked about letting club fly informally new park hut decided make model airport permanent addition model flying area 1000 x 500foot tract 600foot runway story new flying field documented Rochester Clarion resulted great publicity club AMA Write us club has news about obtaining new field holding successful event implementing public relations campaign tell us about Well consider PR Roundup column other clubs can follow example addition background letter send photos included column next month April 1992 91 N Editor Bob Boulis Northeastern Drone Society suggests may learn lot nature few things Canada goose particular Scientists have discovered geese fly V formation As bird flaps its wings creates uplift bird immediately follows following V pattern flock achieves flying range least 71% greater bird flew its own People share common direction sense community get going quickly easily because traveling others support simple fact have sense goose will stand other What comes simply instinctively geese cooperation organization supportmay take bit conscious effort humans achieve Did know geese honk behind encourage up front keep up pace Bobs article crossed desk gave little insight some issues AMA So comes little honking behind concerning AMA Membership kits mail should received shortly membership Supply Seviee catalogue usual array bonus coupons AMA members take advantage coupons entitled 12 free catalogues four free magazines discounted magazine subscription Flying Models plans book photobook model airplanes savings some companies 10-50% well direct dollar discounts worth over $120 Wow Honk honk have already taken advantage special offer AMA members magazine subscription rate Model Airplane News very large number AMA members have also benefited VisionCare program provided AMA offers substantial discounts members eyeglasses AMA has also working over last year travel program discount long distance telephone service offered members add up discounts hobby products eyewear magazine subscriptions free catalogues AMA becomes true bargain aeromodeler have provided members variety discounts services times over makes membership payment essentially free Honk honk honk adding real dollar-for-dollar value AMA membership also working extremely bard efforts fundamental reasons having AMA first place first national flying site Indiana reality writing first regional flying site has earmarks reality end 1992 Beyond AMA has just launched program will enable local flying clubs have financial horsepower actually purchase own flying sites Add fact AMA has formal flying site assistance staff member dedicated helping clubs flying sites past 11 years have AMA fully involved issue flying sites Honk honk honk radio control frequency now available use USA made possible AMA period Academy spends well over $50000 year legal fees committee costs ensure government well aware need RC channels Added course fact AMA has almost $75000 worth equipment out field monitor analyze frequencies comes Radio Control frequencies AMA leadership position organization position behalf modelers Honk honk honk Recently read magazine FAA has established committee draft legislation concerning Unmanned Aerial Vehicles legislation would also affect use airspace model airplanes AMA HQ Staff members committee committee meets AMA Headquarters Honk honk honk Clearly AMA acquiring keeping flying sites organization radio frequency acquisition retention modelers voice comes maintaining freedom use airspace doesnt mean just Academy doing it doing Honk honk honk Academy Model Aeronautics organization modelers trade membership organization true membership organization modelers shout encouragement behind little honking input right out open see make comment Essentially honking drives AMA keeps going honk something like keep coming also honk things like AMA keeps doing things like Personally am attracted someone saying no elections no hassles prefer true member modeling organization rather customer trade association Having worked AMA 11 years now have seen years insurance proposals submitted some two dozen insurance companies have also seen years no insurance company would touch us Through it has Academy has stuck its members over long haul Today AMA strong sound position continue provide services its members want need mere insurance company provide members Liability Insurance coverage Medical Insurance through Accidental Death Dismemberment Policy thirdly Fire Theft Vandalism coverage three coverages have proven very beneficial modelers package cant matched anywhere Competition License subject has kicked around last few years AMA really needs some input item let mc hit some high points ask let members Executive Council know feel about possibility AMA will have Competition License available additional $5 fee entering rule book-sanctioned events would need have competitors license paying $5 annual fee license would receive special license identifying person competitor two issues Cabane newsletter contains mle updates tips strong possibility competition license would also appropriate FAI sporting license Competitors would also automatically receive AMA rule book beginning cycle nutshell up react Grand Opening previously mentioned membership kit mail writing items included mailing family pass Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying facility Indiana June 13-14 Save pass Place windshield will have express entry membership parking privileges closer flying area Grand Opening See odel Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 J Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm Central8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Venniont DISTRICT REPORT IDo n Krafff District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 817 834-8248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St EsseoJct VT05452 MC McGoffin 8 Rohinson St Houhan ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thomposo 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Boti Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avon CT 06001 Freqaescy Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstoes Mills MA02648 Executive Council meeting have just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 may wonder California picked instead Reston meetings moved around country give modelers chance attend meeting held same time IMS progress meeting open time 400 pm modelers express opinions ask questions seems lot unrest lately regarding some decisions made Council However 400 pm nine members present three people comments Apparently modelers concerned enough express opinions hesitant person Below brief recap some topics discussed will covered other parts magazine 1 Leader membership past applied CD rating automatically became leader member As now will CD oniy must apply leader nsenbership separately Current CDs will sent form must complete wish remain leader member Watch mail information 2 Video tape tape will distributed chartered clubs no cost will produced entitled am AMA 3 A discussion held program help clubs purchase property Financial assistance will given backing loans banks letter credit 4 A proposal presented California modeler represented several clubs have AMA purchase parcel land have local modelers develop flying site 5 The Muncie property development nearly schedule next site started will part Control Line area will fees use facility admission will charged museum necessary maintenance property repairs due vandalism Apparently fair amount damage done museum items some theft library material Reston hope modelers Westover Nationals Work proceeding schedule entry forms now available competitor last year should already have form desire work Nationals contact Chip Smith AMA HQ form work four days will receive earned membership Communication has considerable question over such things insurance signing waiver statement year change dues etc Please take time read various columns Model Aviation nearly questions can answered RC Unlimited Races reported races previous column time did have results expect aware results now However did notice winner use glow engines engines 18 Mokis Davis Model Products Milford Connecticut saw airplane action engines good Other sizes available Maine Model Expo Its time year again Expo will beheld Augusta Maine Armory March 21-22 1992 Transmitter checking will available Saturday will fee service probably $5 per transmitter Geoff Styles AMA HQ staff will attending Mike Marchand may remember Mike young man stricken leukemia operation during December 1991 appeared doing very well now have report Mike passed away end 1991 father called let know unfortunately home talk him have very little information have able contact him yet condolences Mikes family 1992 MAINE MODEL CLUP EXPO MARCH 21-22 1992 Augusta Maine Armory *Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Staff *District Meeting *Sem i nars * Hobby Shop Booths *Model Displays *Awards *Transmitter Checking -- $5 Fee *AMA Pins & Patches Available PLAN TO ATTEND April 1992 93 Mold 15 18 engines used Unlimited Races appear similar qutuncc RC Flyers Inc Middletown Rhode Island arc celebrating 25th year existence Left right Secretary Scott Graham President John Means Safety Committee Chairman Bill Hoffman former President Jerry Browe Jerry presenting John Means AMA Special Award Appreciation hours work towards club improvements 4 New Yorl New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT oe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Browe 52 FW PSOS Box 2135 APO 09123 Geor9e Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 1253B Wes Decas B5 Riverside fIr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Juxchkos 7 Evergreen Ave NOW Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicote NY 13760 Freqasecy Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 just returned first Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California very impressed efficiency proceedings well accomplishments would difficult describe observations recommend member attend EC meeting spectator will prove enlightening informative minutes meeting will published ModelAviation should recognize John Byrne 18 years served great dedication District VP am pleased report congratulate John received Fellow award EC meeting proud him has offered help new capacity God knows need help can get Just remember guys out Often subject Quickie 500 surfaces conversation following article written Angelo Dc Fillipo describing experiences Quickie 500 Got Started Quickie 500 Racing have building flying Radio Controlled airplanes some 15 years now spending lot spare time instructing just plain sport flying funny thing happened way field last spring seems lost mind least appears way lot old flying buddies Sometime during cold winter months came across kit bad purchased few years back Flight Line Scat Cat plans looked harmless enough foam wing simple box-type fuse must have taken least weeks worth free time build cover put old four-channel radio stuck K&B 40 up front seemed pretty harmless Well wasnt until first thaw discovered wrong could isnt first time Ive wrong just ask wife first flight hooked didnt know sure named kit right its agile cat have ever seen can scat first speed coupled planes ability respond seems too much contend throttle back transforms pussycat Landing breeze rock steady predictable After few flights speed aircraft becomes acceptable really didnt take long become comfortable Well thats really got trouble see started think about what plane designed forIts racing aircraft dont know about reasons attracted RC flying first place fighter plane mystique visions WW 11-type aircraft banking around pylons speeds beyond comprehension close enough ground touch engines roaring loud dont really hear feel unmistakable roar Rolls Royce Merlin talk about prop noise would bend needle dB meter Owning real thing out question opted next best alternative building flying RC versions Looking back relatively happy just sport-flying plane now have imagine pylons out field Now Im racing flying flat level 100 ft trying turn dime Normally sport fly guys will tell plane straight level path five seconds figure something wrong either plane Now seems fly imaginary course naturally guys asking questions feel right' stomach upset' Headache maybe flu Well Ill show guys What know Cant see Im practicing Practicing what Well started talking old friend George Brown owner local hobby shop nationally recognized hobbyist competitor engine builder Like sport fliers thought competition intriguing still bit frightening George knew club Colts Neck New Jersey trying generate interest Quickie 500 putting few races geared beginner rules very simple Q-500 airplane powered Fox 40 ABC Quickie engine Master Airscrew 9 x 6 prop club would provide fuel event Seemed like just what looking Getting engine prop no problem after airplane investment required really wouldnt put much dent old budget hard part getting up courage actually compete Now have competed fun flys before racing something have never done before Heck have never seen race before next step little devious Once have equipment plane engine radio etc still missing very important thing need caller function caller launch plane start race run side call turns pylon #1 Sounds easy enough now comes devious part have beg crawl plead sometimes bribe con some poor unsuspecting friend madness appears misery really does love company Yott see got pal Lenny caller managed get two planes ready big day managed show up early register take trim flight What happened day will remember rest life Luckily didnt have fly first heat could watch and hoped learn heat called must admit nervous found myself standing out middle course engine running up full power waiting start Once airplane breaks ground youre racing hands shaking whole body trembling adrenalin kicks inwhat rush fly course What appears simple go fast turn left almost impossible first two laps Im over sky Im making corrections high school typing class jaw hurts clenching teeth have can try remember way left never mind up down fourth lap heart attack would welcome Poor Lenny trying calm mc down yelling ear go left no right too high too low bring closer etc etc Lap five plane does full roll around pylon three recover looping Dont ask just seemed like right thing Lap six other three planes beat have completed required ten laps trying land refuse quit Somehow manage complete heat land Im nerved tip can hardly stand Lenny retrieved plane walked back pits No words can explain closest can come say complete brain failure No time relax catch breath Lenny up next heat have launch call him back line engines screaming awaiting start look back Lenny waving cant hear anything over engine say What three four times three fottr times waves back now becomes clear still have touch brain failure see instead watching flag man starts race looking Lenny poor guy telling let plane go saying What Continued next nonrlx 94 Model Aviation Angelo DeFillipo sport flying P-Si led him Quickie 500 Gerry Mizelle President Lakeland RC tries being helper Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Assaciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Denbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceordlnalor John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 As tong AMA continues grow its current rate positive programs can generated membership An example occured January Executive Council meeting program unveiled will assist local clubs purchase own flying fields plan simple club has partial payment flying site Academy will willing cosign letter credit club Will program available clubs present Applications will evaluated small number sites will developed within first year plan proves successful initiative money will directed toward effort club interested such effort contact AMA Headquarters soon possible regional flying site AMA members being considered central California goes well environmental studies financial plans modelers area can look forward site next fall moneys necessary will come national organization plan requires local financial development nianagement first regional sites District Ill should begin develop regional site plan Does anyone want help AMA spends too much time money competition nothing day-to-day modelers Although statement highly debatable Executive Council considering creation competition license Everyone enters sanctioned activity would assessed $5 annual fee increased revenue would pay yearly copies rule book bi-ycarly rules update in-person contest board meetings other items assist competitor Council would appreciate opinions related issue Please take time express desires FCC currently looking allocated frequencies attempt disperse favorable manner Whether realize other concerns would like have some frequencies willing spend large sums money order Academy its legal counsel attending meetings Washington represent protect us local modeler can help utilizing frequencies allotted Any club still flying jttst frequencies hurting everyone 1991 frequency plan worksPlease use Al Richt member Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia has moved Tennessee Club members recognized service presenting him autographed picture Airtronics radio system AVP Dave Ellis provided picture Al Hillbillies Another New Years event held Northmoreland RC Clubs field near Greensburg Pennsylvania Harry Silvis picture exemplifies beautiful day Wingmasters Dayton Dhio welcomed New Year Fourth Annttal Freeze Fly Thirty-five planes least pilots provided basis Dayton Doily News feature article club continues fine effort public awareness Jeff Shawhan snapped picture below As flying season approaches attempt initiate safer quieter ways flying field save will probably own See Toledo April 1992 95 Al Richi Hillbillies Northmoreland R/C Club Dayton Wingmasters Honors The Baltimore Area Soaring Society has very active club northern part District IVdedicated art Soaring club also strong advocate Electric flight arc some members flying Electrics BASS conducted first-ever sanctioned contest 1991 however members have active competition quite few years Growth continuing club flying site problems also becoming matter some concern Noise concem continued development creating threat encroachment Public relations always important considers flying sites area Baltimore Area Soaring Society excels surely alone Maryland respect club did receive award December 17 1991 points up acceptance efforts Maryland Governor William Donald Shaefer awarded club Governors Citation Excellence recognition active participation school-based education program designed teach local elementary age children about principles flight aviation Congratulations eltib members Individuals Baltimore area interested Soaring Electric flight should contact BASS President Steve Pasierb 21 Redare Court Baltimore MD 21234 information Obituary Another model aviation pioneers has passed away Mr Leo Weiss well known 1930s 1940s modeling expertise Mr Weiss native Brooklyn attended Massachusetts Institute Technology graduated degree aeronautical engineering University Michigan worked aviation pioneer William Lear developing unmanned aircraft early RPV went form company much involved aircraft instrumcntation worked several fuel quantity gaging systems aircraft Air Force Leo still active AMA member also member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club stirvived wife Mildred Weiss daughter three sons Flying sites Several clubs district actively searching new flying site generally some success often lengthy process times leaves club no place use period weeks months makes very critical situation can cause club break up lose members problem clubs fail take good look future area Complacency can deadly comes site number reasons site may lost Some can quite sudden have nothing clubs operating procedures such things property being sold otherwise disposed like government property land fills etc Some areas may seem permanent yet might sure would believe today talk rewriting wetlands laws could very well invalidate usage type property Construction rezoning almost type can prove disaster Residential property worse properties come tinder noise restriction zoning can mean ban due perceived noise Most situations can anticipated should absolutely prepare problems advance Quite often noise question can resolved through active sound reduction programs other questions usually say will forced move wait until notice given begin search new site sign problem get new site lined up might worth actually have operational well advance move before time up old site have statements made column Geoff Styles column others telling help available surprising thing take advantage assistance know help available will work see results have correspondence says benefit Early search should contact AMA Headquarters materials will apply situation Beyond possible have District VP District AVPs Headquarters personnel attend meetings local officials required Much way material documentation experience benefit Use 1992 prospect outstanding active season appears certain year Newsletters conversation indicate should able satisfy whatever desires may have almost class aeromodeling growing number clubs finding practice organized activity certain way get involved knowledgeable about sport Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Aerobatics increase district areas Electric Soaring Giant models greatest gains being made Electric being boosted availability better motors kits batteries make much easier have success enjoy quieter category flight can course get serious competition Electric isnt enough keep ocetipied within District can always take advantage several major events within reasonable distance of AMA Muncie site belongs its members Acadcmy management staff anxious see what being done will grand opening ceremony planned activities introduce site trip Muncie can made day almost anywhere district great opportunity group take part event have opportunity bring along something fly well site developed will provide opportunities use members throughout Eastern/Central United States Another event being held relatively close year Nationals Westover AFB Massachusetts also June couple weeks earlier recent years should prove well attended have made plans now go should take step very soon overall good site other activities family close proximity site Coming up first weekend June annual Timonium MidAtlantic Trade Show Timoniom Maryland has growing event will continue improve year Again nearest expo anyone District IV As usual AMA will answer questions offer services may require Plan stopping booth June month people start summer activities exceedingly well filled will local events also occupy weekends Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia RT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Antedate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 14101 060-935h Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23805 Rick Christoph 1348 Cam~and Dr Harrisonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rieker Dr Mechanicoville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27512 Scatty Moyer 11 Drcbard Lane Wilmington DE 19800 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27026 Freacency Ceerdlnatar Paul Yacobacci 5408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 10101 488-5086 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans News flash couple new developments through AMAs Council appears AMA will soon buy property California used flying field several AMA clubs thc area idea can translated intcntion also buy least piece property other Districts United States also California District X District V almost large District X second biggest AMA As elected representative will push immediately Council consider flying field District threshold question would model airplane fliers benefited What best location flying field owned AMA members use Florida comes mind first because many clubs Florida could field located would benefit fliers Sixteen 25 acres something size What think Dont stay background crab later come forward express yourself District land purchase idea now another breakthrough AMA chartered club process buying piece land model flying purposes AMA will under proper circumstances extend club letter credit tip 1/2 actual value land itself help financing Karl Hensel District V Associate VP Meridian Mississippi wants remind last weekend May having two-day District V Fly-In Karl arranging details facilities Write Karl Hensel Rt 4 Box 264 Meridian MS 39305 Dont forget what mentioned last month live District V want new AMA Rule Book write will mail free Speaking Karl Hensels forthcoming District V Fly-In below Rudy Miller secretary Karls club Rtidy beside finely detailed Navy Fighter flies very well Meet Karen Blair Florida Branden Model Flyers Club Tom Cimino iniportant Contest Director says Karen club member excellent flier Warren Heinfeld president the Southern Eagle Squadron famous 90member club Fruitland Park Florida wants meet Kay Gajentan built club fly panel holding daughter Jessica Husband Erwin shown designed panel panel keeps everybody straight flying field club have ever seen allows ladies help run things successful Thanks nice picture Warren thc nationally famous writer Dave VTO' Linstrum holding little Martin MO-I Coconut airplane flies indoors wins wiib everywhere Flights minute 13 seconds uncommon weighs 2 oz Soon after smiling pix snapped Daves btiddy Millard Wells soundly thrashed him Pistachio Scale Contest Daves own design Daves own plans Whether smile stirvived toy airplane beating tin known snap Lee Webster Rtrss Timmons holding Russs 36-S Chamber Maid 1938 flies Free Flight weighs 160 grams rubber band inside Russ big promoting FAC movement area April 1992 97 V Alabama Florida Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / Souih Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 12051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoizewicz 3629 Rd Driando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 15t12 Vein SI. Gibsonelle Ft 33534 Gostavo Diaz E-t2 Frailsi Gasynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Sjbany MS 38852 Kad Hense RR 4 Box 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Ctradeston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Box 337 Daphne AL 36528 Didi PsOon 765 Bailey Brook Cirde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryrrran 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrsa GA 38082 Tersy Rimerl 367 Grange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1008 Sycamore Mandresler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnie Fields Boo 1063 Stridriand Rd. Inrerladren FL 32148 Telephone 19041 884-2517 Tom Morris Secretary-Treastirer nationally heralded PAMPA organization CL Acrobatics Contest Director last falls Alabama Acrobatic Championships sent flyer Fort McClellan Contest So guess what showed tip Pictured above Dennis Crabtrey Dothan Alabama son Denny age 13 Dennis holding 1951 Kinguter Old Time Stunt event Everybody saw having good time So has Tom pictured left got mouth wide open Maybe because District VP showed tip thc contest inois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT1 REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 4031C 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Bus 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N 0raee Norndge IL 60656 Gaiv Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Mancie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 Soath Fraezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 180612111 St Bedford iN 47421 DickTaylor 7929Jetferson Kansas City M064114 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St HigQinuville MO 64037 Heme 816564-2461 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-776 time read winter may have come cold weather good building season has already started can just keep crashing itll go much better its time get Out skis warm clothes make trip field during winter good charge old batteries will make day much better dont like cold better Dress warmly said t thought traveled enough Cheetah year took look log book discovered tve logged nearly 100 hours AMA travel Thats ten months Whew no wonder didnt have time anything home trips made car well year best travel since Ive VP As reminder its time tell what have planned 1992 50 can make effort come see Ill bet have already made some trips time see column print get info now Times wastin received final vote election Im afraid 80 approve being Council As see Im doing good job could Ill keep 80 votes someone else mind begin term Council dont see votes some other person see failure part problem dont have foggiest idea what did have write votes Maybe can give hint would appreciated try please much reasonably can Thank goes out took time vote election appreciated want know about AMA stand financially td strongly suggest go back previous issues read excellent array columns produced Vince Mankowski Dave Brown Theyre excellent source truth about AMA read myself Lets look some fine photos sent some first photo comes Jerry Worden last months column told Stan Thompson received Superior Service Award Below Stan being presented award 98 Model Aviation Liar Will I&V rLcr }tlt till arrlrnW Inc cirutr mr nrc urprrarrcu auarruorrcu thu dUUCU KrU Mooseheart Illinois school kids babics high school seniors project International Moose Lodge school must quite setup Anyway first photo fleet Darwin family took Mooseheart show would complete Hying lawnmowers Lets g urwin family round applause efforts make kids little bit happier Hes got vote next two ace regular contributor column Rex Welbaum Evansville Indiana Rex pillars Evansvilles fine RC clttb sent along photos craft add enjoyment Rex also sent along copies clubs new membership manual copy Indianas magazines featured club its articles fellas ball quite bit locally keep themselves publics eyes think its paid off well new flying site have great Well thats about month Ive pulled almost completed Pitts S-2 down storage quit some time ago Its time add fleet Besides need storage room completed projects Ijust added fleet nice back shop again Enough stow. seems like spring may closing us secd catalogs have arrived inevitably warm photos flowers trees seem Today nearly 12 stuff looks better Christmas cards Only few days ago sunny California course browncolored sky Los Angeles sorry sight trip doctor necessary clear lungs never fails nail whenever spend few days am now current full-sized aircraft After hiatus nearly eight years took lot will-power frustration solve rudder/pedal coordination problem Must age trying too hard slipping seat back notch made work again Now have eyes Avid Flyerit comes large box too Maybe later year have just received notice resignation Assistant VP Boyd Bowdish activities changing Boyd has pillar help Minneapolis area has pushed activities Association several years have chewed area national problems together have very large gap fill districts officer positions During coming months will talking several suggested replacements will also need visit area personal discussion have other suggestions please call write newsletters have requests help editors quite few new names too As keep repeating people unsung heroes club deserve special attention fellow club members have covering ways celebrating New Year Astro Wings Wisconsin great time mild weather Scott Orten sent some text club large turnout its event seems developing quite rally visited Flying Aces Flint meet local restaurant along several wives family members very pleasant evening got club hat collection sipped coffee great social/flying club now swap shop season really look forward meeting discussing AMA club topics Keep mind help available district have several frequency monitors use ICOM 7000s spectrum analyzer table-top display has booked steadily have two clubs events Literature available free AMA HQ handing Out mall shows such events Okay am carpet again quaint spelling must realize Welsh heritage college English translated Americanese typed foreign computer well work out However Chesaoiog spelled way Two big steps taken last weekend Pasadena Executive Council meeting First got go-ahead trial' assist clubs purchase own fields Iwill writon secoy planlan purelevelop rith reserdues So AMA lS Out working hard sites Next weekend will representing EC Frequency Committee meeting will extremely important several reasons FCC has already passed ruling could make receivers unusableso arc chasing waiver RC receivers Thank goodness experts monitor FCC actions Meanwhile keep buildingmodels dreams l 1992 99 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdioh6410Glen Prjtasursnce Coardinatar Joseph M Hats 5304 En Assaciate Vice Presidents Don Bentlield 1440 West Minnehalta Ave St Paul MN 55104 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeil Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Moho 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1604 Huetinotos Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pont ax MI 48054 Frequency Ceardinaters Westi Bob Stoma 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 tush Bert Kelly PD Box3900l Redford MI 48239 CD Don Riggins laying down rules MISS Michigan International Soaring Society Open meet Photo Bob Hatmaker Joe Parrish recieves kit Iowa Sundusters recognition long service Denny Goodrich photo Attendees Romeo Area RC Club Christmas Banquet Loss Friend EA Till 1928-1991 AMA 9822 passed away November 22 1991 after extremely long courageous battle cancer Ed known outstanding Free Flight competitor Contest Director Most true friend rcspect Ed also long-standing member Fort Planesman Free Flight Club final fly off max highest District 8 Free Flight News months column written Russ Snyder District 8 Free Flight Contest Board Member Free Flight activity within District 8 very active Junior participation strong following report Russ really shows much activity Free Flight Free Flight activity District 8 1991 contest season ranged early May through late October sanctioned competition being hosted Lone Star State exception Tulsa Glue Dobbers 42nd annual meet held Perry Oklahoma early August following data provided Bob Hanford CD said contest blessed good weather strong thermals led several lost models DTd kept going Other models given last rites well Robert Dunham II continued have shut-off problems A/B Motovator Bobs next flight far spectacular crash contest Instant kit However Robert flew Greenhead 19-powered Spacer 11 times Saturday 10 maxes two First places Gas Nostalgia edging Out Bob Combs Grand Champion Award Young Jeff Fedor bested field Mulvihill becoming first Junior take home High-Time Perpetual Trophy Jeff also bumped out dad take Third Open l/2A Gas Pyramid Acres Jim Summersett Tn-City came away both AMA high-time high-time Gas Power Awards Fort Worth Planesmen conducted two contests major 16th Annual Labor Day Regional Championships Free Flight portion held new location within local area Jeff Fedor Robert Dunham II won Junior Senior/Open Championship honors respectively Tn-City Flyers sponsored couple real super contests Free Flight Teams 10th Annual July 6-7 meet record 142 event entries 45 contestants real Texas shoot-out developed C-Gas between Marvin Mace Mark Valerius John Irwin Mary won C-Gas time 1482 seconds giving him high-time AMA Power award feat plus First D-Gas Fifth AGas beat out field coveted high-point championship honors Attesting good wcathcr first ten places 23 entries BGas maxed-out Bucket Johnson Alabama beat out Russ Snyder tie fly-off win event Dave Platt came Palm Bay Florida edge out Mr Summersctts Criss Cross Ramrod Nostalgia Houston modelers did very well Mark Valerius winning A-Gas Fred Pedreia taking both FAI combo small field Coupe P-30 020R Electric event Reid Simpson organized conducted Seventh Annual Autumn Cup October 12-13 Jim Bradley Orlando Dan Tracy Seattle traveled Seguin compete Americas Cup part FAI semi-final Team Trials Needless say Bradley won FlA Glider Ed Williamson El Paso won FlB Wakefield Henry Spence Reid Simpson tied honors FtC Power Jim Troutman set new FlC Junior record Erie Schmoekel both made United States Junior Power Team Looks like Daddy Troutman may herding cows again Also young Jeff Fedor earned slot US Junior Free Flight Team Glider Rubber Mark Valerius won new popular FlJ event along Open AMA Gas Open AMA Gas event real fun event Free Flight model flown rounds utilizing FAI engine run/flight time rules last sanctioned meet season 15th Annual Free Flight Team Challenge Tn-City won seven points followed Houston three points Fort Worth two points Guess thats now Check Six Russ Snyder Free Flight Contest Board Member as Cliff Cloud Climbers conducted two contests May 1991 meet held old Pyramid Acres site Don Dc Loach Senior Competitor taking high-point honors fall two day event club obtained use American Truck Driving Schools facility Prairie Hill east Waco site obtained through efforts Bob Combs vast improvement over 100 Model Aviation Arkansas / Louroana New Meoco Oklahoma Texas IEhE DISTRICT REPORT VEIl Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chock Andraka 605 Mark NE AlbuquerOse NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Ciyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glees Gresens 10224 Kenine Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 BitI Kimbro 2105 Wood Si Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Price Vailey Liole Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Nnrmas OK 73072 AMA Dispisy Ceerdisator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgetne Ariington TX 76018 Frequency Ceordisaters INorthI doe DuMond 1830 Ckey Chase Carroitos TX 75006 Soothl Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pasn Austin TX 78737 Ed Till wife Barbara Winners Tn-City Free Flight teams 10th Annual meet L-R back row Richard Haas Don DeLoach Faust Parker Bill Shaw John ODwyer Rochette Reinarz John Irwin George Aldrich Mary Mace Fred Pearce L-R front row Bob Loeffler Jason Haas Russ Snyder Charles Bruce Jim Summersett Reid Simpson Mark Valerius Dave Platt North Dakotas new AVP note Loren Moen Hello Allow mc introduce myself name Loren Moen recently appointed AVP North Dakota am 37 years old wifes name Cheryl have 2 children Jeremy 13 Lindsay 9 am self-employed electrician interest modeling began back farm growing up brother Arlyn started flying Control Line early 60s also flew Free Flight few years have RC nearly 25 years am still learning year have hard-to-take crashes over years have grown love hobby ever would like thank Russ Miller past years leadership North Dakotas AVP would like wish him good luck District IX VP am sure will serve us well look forward serving needs modelers North Dakota invite suggestions promoting hobby model aviation Please feel free call time Thank Kansas report Don Moden AVP Dodge City Kansas summer 1991 Fun Fly Some wind tried interrupt flying however RC pilots managed ay clubs Out western Kansas know put great fun-fly Keep up good work Nebraska news Tom Boyd AVP Tom Boyd Husker Hi little run down activities passed along Thanks greatly know theres silent ones out Mid America RC Pattern held July Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Skylarks Great time great weather great people fliers thanked judges fine job praise just easy scoring Skylarks gave particular note special help two callers used pencil paper hand signals assist deaf pilot fly first Pattern event Wonderful Grand Island Modelers participated Grand Island Air Show demo flying mall display Coors Silver Bullet held Fun Fly August 25 30 pilots 71 planes great time some considerable amount rckitted matcrial left blowing wind Fremont Frontier Flyers RC Club held Labor Day Fun Fly joined Control Line Club demo display during John C Fremont Days Now qonsidering building float next year about clipped wing C-5 newest club Loop Valley Flyers showing great organizational promise wide participation Great going fellows put display radio problems prevented flying North Loop Popcorn Days have invited join Rotary Club fundraiser report rvas Bob McClure Lincoln Area Soaring Society held its June Open rained Out Saturday Sunday greeted lifted spirits numerous flights Good times abundant 19 Sailplanes including four electric-powered Pilots Iowa Kansas Nebraska Community Center children treated Glider building Fun involved August continuous dawn-to-dttsk fly attempted Winds did help made until 200 pm six hours 15 minutes winch battery problems coincided put break things After restart two hours luck ran out broken winch lines disastrous crashes ending day report Bob Pratt Hasting Skylarks newsletter Larks Lip reads like summer disaster rekitting everything club does Night flys week rolls loops touch-and-goes long aircraft last Ive seen RD Combat start wrong end streamer club also participated float dunking Fly put North Platte Thunderbirds reported two-day one-night event unsurpassed delight Lynn Elsiner Crete again hosted years relaxed Fly reuniting fliers Nebraska Iowa Kansas shown tinder wing Burdett Flodmans Cuib Stromsburg Don Svoboda provided bubble-gum drop kids Conclusion April District IX gets adrenaline going Summer flying just around corner Hope see possible model fly-ins during coming months Keep AVPs informed times places Thought month right can afford keep tempers wrong cant afford District Niie Times l 1992 101 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska Noflh Dakota South Dakota Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tam Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8627W 81st Cir Arvada CD 80005 Laren Moee607E Vera Bottinesa ND 58318 DanModeo4lOHartSalina K567401 Jim Rickettn 516S Cloadas Siosnialls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 ColumbineCasper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/a Radia Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CD 80226 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening 3031936-3266 Loren Moen conversations him another member Executive Council mentioned figured out mindset District Ten VP mindset operating Regional Center said picked off recorded message comes you dial district phone number 916 961MODS message goes like AMA District Ten Regg Keyawa line Take time ya want horn Ill get back ya flash Unfortunately flash sometimes runs few days message list never less 30 calls day calls running lengthy discussions have since explored mind Council members thoughts conclusion hes right AVP Brian Nelson refers visionary hope right also Before became VP seen pain clubs losing model flying facilities also seen clubs diminish brink extinction have therefore adopted policy dedicated term creation protection flight sites now seems lot minds eye could materializing would appear Council about make District Ten explicitly California recipient first ever district regional flying facility What opportunity District Ten following presentation accepted will have first-ever regional site will have opportunity write book regional sites located built maintained Property Acquisition Development Committee currently formulating plan regions will selected receive such grants Perhaps following may help area envision District Ten miniature AMA just company-owned site seven Visalia will center three sites California site Nevada Arizona Utah Hawaii envision just company-owned sites stated above also solid program financial aid clubs throughout District improvements existing sites Im sure sounds like 20year plan damn well might plan feel can achieved lot less time 20 years such plan might ask respond thing makes possible what have common thoroughly enjoy love place make capitol investment first thing comes mind What will investment return Because modeling AMA membership result having place fly would appear sites good investment can made does take consideration fact often proper investments real estate will time yield substantial retums next question might would such vigorous plan financed number ways Dues surcharge professional fund-raising campaigns two come mind Plans havent explored club matching funds longrange financing example $250000 will buy 260 acres Visalia would downpayment $50000 buy six sites other locations Would surcharge $2 per District Ten member take care mortgage payment sites Will membership take care improvements Yes yes yes Would membership knowing approximately sites would object increase dues Council can no longer think terms modeling must think terms mangement micro-management o day-to-day affairs Headquarters rather general guidance meeting competition meeting competition FAI Pylon Pattern similar rather competition rival company opportunity start similar rival company company would supply insurance would guard monitor frequencies would develop competition would publish magazines have others will tell what would would assist modelers buy build maintain flying sites great pleasure introduce some real organizers headed Gary Hover May add District management organization could better hands Management Organization Team Front row left right Bob Meyers Jack Thomas Marvin Quales Ralph Hopkins Phil Hill John Drow Standing left right Fred Sattler Howard Cole Philip Hunt Harlen Collins Gary Hover VP Max Whilson George Gillburg Joe Minatta Marshall Searcy would take next years worth column space reprodttcc text District Ten Regional Site Study includes Project Committee Project Setting Project Description Planning Issues Project Management Noise Project Implementation Summary Exhibits through P Site Location Map Site Vicinity Map Site Plan Phased Development Plan Biological Study Proposal Flood Zone Aerial Map Frequency Assignment Noise Level Reference Sound Levels Map Summary Cost Estimated Annual Budget Field Rules Letters Support just headings monster study accomplished monster leader Gary Hover Gary stimmed up following concept Regional site District Ten both big step AMA giant step modeling continued loss adequate flying sites modeling commttnity AMA bond needs begin planning future Much National Hot Rod Association has done AMA mtist catalyst acquiring regional class sites District Ten badly needs kind support nationwide Let District Ten model working through monumental tasks required obtain necessary approvals branch Out other critical areas modeling community implement subsequent sites way will able ensure safe continued enjoyment sport much love Visalia site within 35 hours both Los Angeles basin San Francisco Bay Area site would location North-South challenges participants both regions meeting convenient central location State Highway 99 major freeway connects both mega population areas within 10 minutes field Daily commuter airlines major airports California service Visalias Municipal Airport seven miles away Major airline service Fresno 40 miles north AMAs contribution seen one-time deal exception funds pledged District Ten budgets District Ten Site Selection Committee invites anyone interested visit site see themselves development opportunity exists Central California Bravo Gary damn torpedoes Dear Rcgg Last time saw you up sticks running election read about high-tech stuff power clubs nothing about up So thotight no else will Ill write Propbusters basically low-key group btit run annual Sullivan contest four-stroke contest about three months later Theres lotta guys up dont know few build really big planes enclosed snapshot Ernie Bean third Bristol F-2B scratch project classified cost lumber would make someone rich 10 ft 32 lb its real bear fly drag Its powered 32 Kawasaki Rich Irwin PK Products Sorry theres no posed piettires pretty girls stuff Leon de Lisle Bristol Way go Leon Well get back up Ukiah somehow Hasta Iciego Regg 102 Model Aviation X Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95808 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Asueclate Vice Prestdents Marc M Karpewich 576W Center Lagan UT 84321 Betty Stream 3723 Suewden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91 Ott Frequency Ceerdlnaters George Steiner 2238 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161362-1962 Eloy Marez 2t26 W Nortliwood Santa Ass CA 92704 last couple days last few year have some saddest year filled grimly overflowing similar news last week two very nice guys Kevin Collins Bob Petro both lost fights cancer Kevin Collins known everyone flies Free Right district fly RC Gliders Seattle area deeply involved model aviation group volunteer officers District XI Free Flight Contest Board member contest organizer Contest Director someone could count help Out Among othcr things worked hours keep 60-acre site near Redmond use Free Flight Soaring pilots deeply involved competition competitors innate drive perfection drive paid off 1983 beset Open A-l Towline Glider record incredible 5739 record may never broken doesnt mean always serious Kevin infectious grin remarkable joyous laugh always shared secrets other fliers quick give beginner needed help direction Along way made hundreds friends including hearts go out wife Joan children family choose send remembrance wish send name AMA Scholarship fund Kevin 39 found last themml peace Bob Petro modeler almost 40 years During time hed done about kind modeling existed Free Right Control Line RC founded clubs took office possible Contest Director judge both flight static Pattern flier Scale builder flier Scale Masters finalist instructor pilot photographer columnist Bob lived number different spots recently lived Coeur dAlene area interests seemed have settled Scale direction over last few years Bob published particularly Scale R/C Modeler descriptions photographs various scale contests Hes also pictures words used column recently February 1992 issue Bob positive force scale modeling will missed did lot modeling modelers Personally will miss Bob Kevin because friends Both suffered now both peace Lloyd Knerr president Cocur dAlcne Aero-Modeling Society wrote Dave Baxter fellow CAMS modeler Lloyds father-inlaw passed away early December after extended illness Lloyd wrote can tell brightest time Dave involvement RC CAMS Im sure join sending Daves wife Jonnie family deepest condolences Speaking CAMS oldest gatherings District will happen April 5 CAMS Annual Symposium takes place North Idaho College Coeur dAlene Right about now should have pictures 91 version Pine Hollow Nationals during event cut out chance taking pictures nobody offered either What Pine Hollow water-based contest put Sky Knights Portland Oregon held by/on/over lake resort near Wamic eastem slopes Mount Hood measuring device its major part contest scene district contest entrants challenge other fliers ability aircraft equipment luck Its like Plat 1 held Sutherlin fly-in few low-key events Pine Hollow replete splash-andgoes loops rolls spins bomb drops whatever else latest CD has figured Out test strength both airframe pilot year 48 contestants signed up weather turned bad just 36 contestants actually tried Well let quote Flight Line communication forum Portland Sky Knights edited Malt Shields Matt tum quoted Mr Allen Poinsctt Director Marketing Stream Inc RC Seaplane kits floats Mr Poinsett has attended other water-based events around country level competition skill pilots event both pilots builders competent have ever seen guys put great contest better show Since contestants come over Northwest just points Out what great bunch have up Matt went point out 11 planes flew Scale aircraft four top 10 First Fourth Sixth Tenth Scale aircraft Special kudos lrcz Jim Weaver CD Vein Ahlberg job well done unusual aircraft list Jerry Holcornbs tn-motored Supermarine Air Yacht Matt Shields Ron Caspells Aichi 16c floatplanes Paul Weston Ed Westwoods 1/4-scale test-bed version FullScale Sea Era lifted Alex Vogel editor T-Bird Screech newsletter Big Sky Thunderbirds Its also noted shovel snow clear path off runway please smooth down piles snow makes difficult planes equipped skis Quoted exactly originally typed unnamed source about interrelationships club Instructor Program Unfortunately may never do-able club gave old school try. spent hours would like admit develop publish great Right Training Manual thought tried get some folks together discuss implement program ran smack ego/turf/control battle just wouldnt believe old dont way Im going team bit idea benefit newcomers make heroes out instructors couldnt get consensus start setting up Instructors Basic Qualifications standard.and things got stickier Anyway norhistg really got accomplished froms Clubs viewpoint Im sure few beginners Club just disappointed am program never got underway Hmmm Snort News publication Precision Acrobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA short losing its editor last three years Phil Granderson will new editor Phil isnt stranger Control Line enthusiasts District XI Interestingly enough Stunt News published Don MeClave CL competitor civic leading lights Portland area also very nice person editor Free Flight Joomol Chris Weinrich Chris doing fine job too consider number others involved magazines say columnists realize district has enormous effect affairs modeling Dale Moore has outfit called Three Mens Models somewhere downstate near coast friend looking getting models Pattern birds Hope successful hope producing items hobby district successful Heres teaser things come year Seattle Radio Aero Club puts show Lake Ballinger show its appreciation right fly off lake smack middle town Bill Westphal coordinates things sent words pictures get pictures month first photo shows pit area some Iliers some spectators taking rays action next picture looks toward flying site lake shows attendees area wtts tocredibly crowded wonderful aircraft tremendously competent fliers Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters will have Helicopter Fun-Fly May 9-10 flying field same weekend annual Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede Fair should something whole family Mark Ewert Helicopter Board member will probably latest info Additional information can Carlos Gingeda 716 Hart Lane Walla Walla WA 99362 Also WWPT will probably hold swap shop some other weekends early May get yotrr good stuff ready l 1992 103 Ataska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 g 5031 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Dsrrett Andersen 132 15th Ave NW Great Fails MI 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaver WA 98684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 90518 Dsve Matlens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brsce Nelson 807 E Vicknbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Ssmeer WA 98390 Assistant Frequency coordinator Watson 130-145th Ave Beilense WA 98007 D & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr L MCC engine have inquiries article MCC engine other specific item mentioned column Much thrust correspondence either information engine will available have able answer individuals increasing number should contact inventor Fred Erickson Letters written Fred will also provide some encouragement getting engines production Discussion Fred indicates still some development required production engine real progress coming can contact him follows further information Mr Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Seminars least seminar Sound Model Aeronautics will held during Grand Opening Muncie times will posted event Planning just underway will opportunity attending opening see firsthand some methods benefits sound reduction An attempt also being made hold seminar during Toledo Show nothing firm this time event answers questions will available AMA booth myself others have problem drop let us know will Friday Saturday will doing some work Don Lowe RC World Orlando Florida several aspects subject will looking some problems large aircraft models work will consist straightforward dB readings one-third octave band readings both ground flight outcome should definitive data just problems solve modelers big aircraft category far away largest growth portion sport large engines have good exhaust systems lacking efficient propellers hope correct both conditions time engines big SuperTigre Moki class can equipped operate very quietly time bigger gasoline power units another question possible run quietly little difficult obtain material needed perform task hand another purpose work RC World hope able tape much activity put together video would available members clubs provide assist practices conducive retention flying sites later New products aircraft pictured built John Whitmore Connecticut Balsa Bugs Bubba Spiveys Lanier Stinger kit Power Quadra 62 muffler new Soundmaster Big Engine Muffler prototype Davis Diesel Development Inc muffler two in diameter 14 long seven oz weight installation also included Davis Iso-mounts Soundmaster tuned-pipe mount Running 22 prop someone commented takeoff sounded like high-speed window fan will available upcoming WRAM Show before read new type vibration isolation unit available large engines including sizes up six Cu obtained IMS Show Pasadena couple days ago havent opportunity photograph check unit yet what saw show should prove good unit will have some further information next month system package comes pre-formed metal parts two grades isolating material stiffness considerations necessary screws instructions system comes Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Arthur Cloutier owner designer unit Individuals making plans use isolator such need plan adding about 2 1/4 additional space engine installation does make bit difficult cases retrofit aircraft engine installation Input have promised input especially big aircraft installations hope have some next issue Model Aviation Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during lgg2 March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EAA Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 IMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MARCS Show Towson Maryland June 13 National Flying Site Grand Opening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachusetts June 27-28 IMAA Large Scale Model Fly-In Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EAA Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Championships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AA AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SINZE 1936 AL ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Worlds Largest Sp6rt Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Ah arrival spring weather begins warm grass turns green modelers flock flying field sharpen skills preparation up-coming fun flys rallies contests addition fun excitement enjoyed contestants events also provide excellent opportunity club gain publicity Publicity essential growth club sport Numerous important public relations goals can accomplished promoting events First publics awareness about sport organization increased recognition can very helpful speaking public officials private landowners about flying sites Second media coverage will help attract new members club An influx new people vital clubs survival Finally seeing hearing coverage event great morale booster members However process isnt simple organizing event waiting press arrive An article newspaper feature radio television result planning dedication hard work good idea form public relations committee handle coordination clubs publicity efforts committee should consist chairman member writing skills member photography skills should work clubs leadership target events newsworthy greater chance receiving coverage Such events could opening new flying site large regional contest demonstration held conjunction Veterans Day Armed Forces Day imaginative developing ways pitch event media Next committee should develop media mailing list contact names newspapers should include city editor sports editor aviation editor publication has television radio stations information should sent news director assignment editor important build relationships contacts will have sympathetic ear efforts public relations committee may want canvass club see members have friends neighbors work local newspaper radio television stations have begin building relationship press release announcing event should mailed contacts four six weeks prior event press release basic tool publicity campaign needs contain specific information about event What facts editor needs point essential provide contact name day evening phone number editor can always speak person information needed also important keep release brief no longer two pages Long drawn-out novels CONTINUED ON PAGE 90 ITwo Ists 1992 Nationals honor being first contestant register 1992 AMA Nationals goes Stewart Swanson Harrisburg Pennsylvania first workers volunteer help make happen Cliff Nancy Telford Bethesda Maryland 1992 Nationals dont begin until June 20 applications both contestants volunteer workers already pouring AMA Headquarters Nationals fly June 20-29 Dont wait get forms now relax concentrate practicing want become either contestant volunteer worker 1992 Nationals drop us line AMA Well send everything need get going Come meet best modelers America June Youll never know what great time Nationals until experience yourself ng Muncie national flying site near Muncie Indiana complete Final seeding grading will done spring AMA member may have unlimited use site until Grand Opening weekend June 1314 1992 June 15 member will able use site three times charge Upon completion three free uses will charge $5 per day $25 per calendar year site generally open AMA members except national international event scheduled During scheduled events will no open flying admission charges and/or restrictions will place cases entry site will restricted advance notice will appear AMA News section Please note site will reserved IMAA flyin June 20-21 will also reserved United States Outdoor Championships run NFFS September 2-7 Scale World Championships August 22-29 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Ofrector Operations Robert Vojalavek S Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee S Technical Director Bob Underwood troiler Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicls Felix Gora RFK&D April 1992 89 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 otticial position ot AMA Esecutive Council N just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California met conjunction IMS Trade Show could available discuss issues modelers District 10 Loren Nicholson Santa Ana sat meeting handed letter addressed several points concern following response Loren felt would general interest members Dear Loen appreciate thoughtful letter January 8 handed Council meeting Pasadena am very sorry didnt find time read until enroute home Maybe 37000-foot view will help perception respond am very happy Geoff Styles able helpful Miles Square issue fervent desire AMA can serve membership acquisition retention flying sites Geoff hired 1970s purpose Since time have continuing program flying site support Geoff allocated funds needs perform function Nothing basic modelers nice permanent flying site since disruptive influence aeromodeling loss good place fly concern identify need serve club way primary reason supporting national facility provide focus growth additional funds may provided acquisition flying sites trust successor will keep goal mind As know Council has approved proceeding plans develop District 10 flying site apparently will supported least 12 clubs area will used home field clubs will also available AMA members will eventually have facilities RC Control Line Free Right have some concern expenditure large sums money regional sites needed can afford have view worth terms members served per dollar invested feel loan guarantee program clubs approved Council Pasadena may helpful question clubs want purchase site Maybe clubs will want financial assistance Perhaps should also help clubs financially develop site acquired through long-term lease made available through government agencies Obviously would riskier investment merits some serious study regard move Headquarters Muncie have chosen because will permit efficient less costly operation total function will also allow us launch new programs unable Reston such symposia flight training technical research efficient operation Nationals place hold variety events realize will no longer nations capital will have easy communications Indiana counterpart FAA able function very well Oshkosh Wisconsin having potent influence aviation interests Washington DC knowledge Council does manage Headquarters day-to day affairs contact almost daily usually concerns matters procedure areas am directly responsible Council does set goals broad manner possible time time necessary clarify intent agree Council should meddle Headquarters affairs members hold us responsible what takes place Whenever possible Council takes extra day meetings planning brainstorming goal-settingand establishing new initiatives long-range planning 15 years before retiring R&D Wright-Patterson AFB very difficult try forecast future needs make plans years ahead doesnt mean shouldnt try Noise touchy subject talk members about Most say Dont specify national dB level let us deal local level thats approach realize national requirement industry slow respond simply market what think will sell modelers wont purchase what available will get message did write engine manufacturer world asking supply quiet mufflers So far has responded OS now marketing quieter mufflers noise mufflers Thats reason AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Also Howard Crispin writes about noise month has compiled document provides information reduction noise distributed club also plan host symposium noise June Open House Muncie will tape program make available clubs Yes hate noise am also concerned about flying field neighbors reaction sound models flying am also concerned about own hearing have some loss already noise pollution loud engines unpleasant say least approach support local autonomy making information noise reduction available club individual desires Incidentally Howard Crispin available speaker subject AMAs expense prefer several clubs come together joint meeting make greater impact AMA dollars spent proposals have made Contest Boards noise limits usually rejected Pattern now has requirement FAI ClAM requires noise limits several categories move gaining momentum. strong position Council would seen dictatorial democratic process must allowed work Noise matter perception persons acceptance anothers aggravation quiet quiet enough Some identify unusual sounds aggravation regardless dB level know reduce sound pressure level perceived acceptable site has different requirement need respect best can educate members cost noise site loss encourage industry respond providing devices meet need Loren appreciate thinking people take time attend Council sessions express positive ideas meet needs aeromodeling really appreciate taking time hope others will want make positive impact little like trying push wet noodle up bill times Hang Try lose sight fact hobby enjoyment get Out Sometimes have remind myself thats what modeling about Lets get involved politics personalities lose sight much fun can have Sincerely Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics oundup continued page 89 read let alone given serious consideration addition press releases radio television stations should also sent public service announcements PSAs read over air Federal regulations require broadcasters devote percentage time airing announcements non-profit groups Like press release PSA needs contain five Ws shorter format Because stations look PSAs 20-30 seconds length necessary keep announcement concise interesting Approximately two four weeks before event information kit should sent media list kit should contain copy original press release listing description events will flown listing notable contestants officials sponsors action photos models map site etc information kit will serve reminder also provide detailed look event week before event public relations committee needs log some hours phone talking media contacts should ask infornmtion received have questions plan covering event phone calls will help determine advance much coverage event will receive also helping forge relationship contact log should kept details called what response During event public relations committee should hand meet talk media committee members should have information about event readily available should also keep mind discussion points touch during interviews such club size history event notable club members contact join club etc having designated spokespeople consistent message about club its event will given media work complete once event finished Results wrap-up CONTINUED ON PAGE 91 90 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 As know now columns usually deal mundane numbers issues business AMA Things like investments insurance legal issues occasionally something actually has something model airplanes common subjects sneak As start column am thinking will different others knows may slip back old habits discussed some columns content president Don Lowe made comment waxing philosophically morning probably quite right common question recently has What AMA9 good question answer would vary profane mundane depending ask Before can define AMA would necessary define what Academy what model aeronautics deal fact organizations grow something either beyond different original reason founding Most us consider model aviation great hobby sport can leave real-world pressures life behind escape make-believe world fantasy enjoyment Its fun place place important thing moment can anything exactly matching color model prototype selecting right size rubber enable favorite model fly highest longest fastest or.. Some us get make-believe world deep start wear clothing match Im thinking now opening scenes AMA film Marvelous Miniatures model pilot dons leather helmet before taxiing perfect scale model old British biplane out flight line Some us have clothes swagger models Texas believe refer hat no cattle' others get kicks out screaming engine fast model thrill competition Clothes swagger damned flag drops BS stops Losing oneself workshop creating dream airplane very therapeutic way enable us recharge psychological ability deal real world us social side aeromodeling important actual building flying models else can president large corporation plumber dentist construction worker get together exchange ideas methods techniques have teacher student Other typical flying site else does saying men women created equal have true meaning gatherings modelers its modeling ability enthusiasm matters what living modelers subscribe fantasy world live little personal time pressures real world negative thought rather statement degree enjoyment us derive wonderful hobby As kids played fantasy games cowboys Native Americans king queen hill hide seek etc etc wonderful games harmless educational entertaining once us got hurt Getting hurt wasnt part fantasy sure inevitable result some fun learned accept occasional clashes reality part price pay fun fantasies As grow up spend less time fantasy world time dealing reality still spend little therapeutic time fantasy world through wonderful hobby model aviation Although have seemingly become wiser age confrontation between fantasies reality has become clouded indistinct As kids fantasies involved imaginations almost entirely little reliance real world implements As adults fantasies rely greater integration real implements enhance enjoyment As kids wed simply imagine flying RC model would fly imaginary transmitter As adults least need transmitter Ah wonderful world youth didnt have worry about such mundane things frequencies insurance enjoy fantasies whether would permitted have fantasies Contrast today need deal FCC frequencies deal noise issues keep flying sites deal legal liability insurance issues hobby deal environmental impact activity Rules must made regulate fantasies then.. Hey started out try define what AMA now realize AMA modelers fantasy realities society meet head AMA deals real world issues enable modelers better enjoy hobby yet sometimes dealing issues AMA finds necessary impose restrictions favorite pastime enable continue exist ever changing real world just heard rumor state has enacted law makes illegal sell anything ni-cd batteries unless provisions have made manufacturer provide proper disposal batteries once go bad always seems something Till next month PR Roundup continued page 90 releases other promised information needs delivered media its promotion next event because publicity non-stop effort detailed information developing public relations program promote club events available AMAs Publicity Guide Model Clubs obtain free copy booklet contact AMA Marketing Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750 Club news Thanks annual Flying Circus fundraiser Rhode Island Aeromodelers Bristol Rhode Island able donate over $1000 Meeting Street School institution operated conjunction Easter Seals Rhode Island has provided developmental therapeutic educational services disabled infants children since 1946 Hying Circus day-long event featuring flying teams warbird demonstrations mock dog-fights static displays much Admission $2 per car load Spectators can buy permits try hand model flying instructor enter raffle tn win model products club reports successful well-attended production received coverage local CBS affiliate numerous local newspapers club members hopeful positive publicity will help begin search new flying field important says event chairman Mike Viscosi club able raise money recognition worthwhile charity-a win-win situation everyone Rochester Area Radio Control Association Rochester Michigan has new flying field city Rochester Hills announced plans construct model airport newly dedicated Earl Borden Park City officials first talked about letting club fly informally new park hut decided make model airport permanent addition model flying area 1000 x 500foot tract 600foot runway story new flying field documented Rochester Clarion resulted great publicity club AMA Write us club has news about obtaining new field holding successful event implementing public relations campaign tell us about Well consider PR Roundup column other clubs can follow example addition background letter send photos included column next month April 1992 91 N Editor Bob Boulis Northeastern Drone Society suggests may learn lot nature few things Canada goose particular Scientists have discovered geese fly V formation As bird flaps its wings creates uplift bird immediately follows following V pattern flock achieves flying range least 71% greater bird flew its own People share common direction sense community get going quickly easily because traveling others support simple fact have sense goose will stand other What comes simply instinctively geese cooperation organization supportmay take bit conscious effort humans achieve Did know geese honk behind encourage up front keep up pace Bobs article crossed desk gave little insight some issues AMA So comes little honking behind concerning AMA Membership kits mail should received shortly membership Supply Seviee catalogue usual array bonus coupons AMA members take advantage coupons entitled 12 free catalogues four free magazines discounted magazine subscription Flying Models plans book photobook model airplanes savings some companies 10-50% well direct dollar discounts worth over $120 Wow Honk honk have already taken advantage special offer AMA members magazine subscription rate Model Airplane News very large number AMA members have also benefited VisionCare program provided AMA offers substantial discounts members eyeglasses AMA has also working over last year travel program discount long distance telephone service offered members add up discounts hobby products eyewear magazine subscriptions free catalogues AMA becomes true bargain aeromodeler have provided members variety discounts services times over makes membership payment essentially free Honk honk honk adding real dollar-for-dollar value AMA membership also working extremely bard efforts fundamental reasons having AMA first place first national flying site Indiana reality writing first regional flying site has earmarks reality end 1992 Beyond AMA has just launched program will enable local flying clubs have financial horsepower actually purchase own flying sites Add fact AMA has formal flying site assistance staff member dedicated helping clubs flying sites past 11 years have AMA fully involved issue flying sites Honk honk honk radio control frequency now available use USA made possible AMA period Academy spends well over $50000 year legal fees committee costs ensure government well aware need RC channels Added course fact AMA has almost $75000 worth equipment out field monitor analyze frequencies comes Radio Control frequencies AMA leadership position organization position behalf modelers Honk honk honk Recently read magazine FAA has established committee draft legislation concerning Unmanned Aerial Vehicles legislation would also affect use airspace model airplanes AMA HQ Staff members committee committee meets AMA Headquarters Honk honk honk Clearly AMA acquiring keeping flying sites organization radio frequency acquisition retention modelers voice comes maintaining freedom use airspace doesnt mean just Academy doing it doing Honk honk honk Academy Model Aeronautics organization modelers trade membership organization true membership organization modelers shout encouragement behind little honking input right out open see make comment Essentially honking drives AMA keeps going honk something like keep coming also honk things like AMA keeps doing things like Personally am attracted someone saying no elections no hassles prefer true member modeling organization rather customer trade association Having worked AMA 11 years now have seen years insurance proposals submitted some two dozen insurance companies have also seen years no insurance company would touch us Through it has Academy has stuck its members over long haul Today AMA strong sound position continue provide services its members want need mere insurance company provide members Liability Insurance coverage Medical Insurance through Accidental Death Dismemberment Policy thirdly Fire Theft Vandalism coverage three coverages have proven very beneficial modelers package cant matched anywhere Competition License subject has kicked around last few years AMA really needs some input item let mc hit some high points ask let members Executive Council know feel about possibility AMA will have Competition License available additional $5 fee entering rule book-sanctioned events would need have competitors license paying $5 annual fee license would receive special license identifying person competitor two issues Cabane newsletter contains mle updates tips strong possibility competition license would also appropriate FAI sporting license Competitors would also automatically receive AMA rule book beginning cycle nutshell up react Grand Opening previously mentioned membership kit mail writing items included mailing family pass Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying facility Indiana June 13-14 Save pass Place windshield will have express entry membership parking privileges closer flying area Grand Opening See odel Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 J Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm Central8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Venniont DISTRICT REPORT IDo n Krafff District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 817 834-8248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St EsseoJct VT05452 MC McGoffin 8 Rohinson St Houhan ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thomposo 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Boti Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avon CT 06001 Freqaescy Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstoes Mills MA02648 Executive Council meeting have just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 may wonder California picked instead Reston meetings moved around country give modelers chance attend meeting held same time IMS progress meeting open time 400 pm modelers express opinions ask questions seems lot unrest lately regarding some decisions made Council However 400 pm nine members present three people comments Apparently modelers concerned enough express opinions hesitant person Below brief recap some topics discussed will covered other parts magazine 1 Leader membership past applied CD rating automatically became leader member As now will CD oniy must apply leader nsenbership separately Current CDs will sent form must complete wish remain leader member Watch mail information 2 Video tape tape will distributed chartered clubs no cost will produced entitled am AMA 3 A discussion held program help clubs purchase property Financial assistance will given backing loans banks letter credit 4 A proposal presented California modeler represented several clubs have AMA purchase parcel land have local modelers develop flying site 5 The Muncie property development nearly schedule next site started will part Control Line area will fees use facility admission will charged museum necessary maintenance property repairs due vandalism Apparently fair amount damage done museum items some theft library material Reston hope modelers Westover Nationals Work proceeding schedule entry forms now available competitor last year should already have form desire work Nationals contact Chip Smith AMA HQ form work four days will receive earned membership Communication has considerable question over such things insurance signing waiver statement year change dues etc Please take time read various columns Model Aviation nearly questions can answered RC Unlimited Races reported races previous column time did have results expect aware results now However did notice winner use glow engines engines 18 Mokis Davis Model Products Milford Connecticut saw airplane action engines good Other sizes available Maine Model Expo Its time year again Expo will beheld Augusta Maine Armory March 21-22 1992 Transmitter checking will available Saturday will fee service probably $5 per transmitter Geoff Styles AMA HQ staff will attending Mike Marchand may remember Mike young man stricken leukemia operation during December 1991 appeared doing very well now have report Mike passed away end 1991 father called let know unfortunately home talk him have very little information have able contact him yet condolences Mikes family 1992 MAINE MODEL CLUP EXPO MARCH 21-22 1992 Augusta Maine Armory *Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Staff *District Meeting *Sem i nars * Hobby Shop Booths *Model Displays *Awards *Transmitter Checking -- $5 Fee *AMA Pins & Patches Available PLAN TO ATTEND April 1992 93 Mold 15 18 engines used Unlimited Races appear similar qutuncc RC Flyers Inc Middletown Rhode Island arc celebrating 25th year existence Left right Secretary Scott Graham President John Means Safety Committee Chairman Bill Hoffman former President Jerry Browe Jerry presenting John Means AMA Special Award Appreciation hours work towards club improvements 4 New Yorl New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT oe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Browe 52 FW PSOS Box 2135 APO 09123 Geor9e Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 1253B Wes Decas B5 Riverside fIr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Juxchkos 7 Evergreen Ave NOW Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicote NY 13760 Freqasecy Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 just returned first Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California very impressed efficiency proceedings well accomplishments would difficult describe observations recommend member attend EC meeting spectator will prove enlightening informative minutes meeting will published ModelAviation should recognize John Byrne 18 years served great dedication District VP am pleased report congratulate John received Fellow award EC meeting proud him has offered help new capacity God knows need help can get Just remember guys out Often subject Quickie 500 surfaces conversation following article written Angelo Dc Fillipo describing experiences Quickie 500 Got Started Quickie 500 Racing have building flying Radio Controlled airplanes some 15 years now spending lot spare time instructing just plain sport flying funny thing happened way field last spring seems lost mind least appears way lot old flying buddies Sometime during cold winter months came across kit bad purchased few years back Flight Line Scat Cat plans looked harmless enough foam wing simple box-type fuse must have taken least weeks worth free time build cover put old four-channel radio stuck K&B 40 up front seemed pretty harmless Well wasnt until first thaw discovered wrong could isnt first time Ive wrong just ask wife first flight hooked didnt know sure named kit right its agile cat have ever seen can scat first speed coupled planes ability respond seems too much contend throttle back transforms pussycat Landing breeze rock steady predictable After few flights speed aircraft becomes acceptable really didnt take long become comfortable Well thats really got trouble see started think about what plane designed forIts racing aircraft dont know about reasons attracted RC flying first place fighter plane mystique visions WW 11-type aircraft banking around pylons speeds beyond comprehension close enough ground touch engines roaring loud dont really hear feel unmistakable roar Rolls Royce Merlin talk about prop noise would bend needle dB meter Owning real thing out question opted next best alternative building flying RC versions Looking back relatively happy just sport-flying plane now have imagine pylons out field Now Im racing flying flat level 100 ft trying turn dime Normally sport fly guys will tell plane straight level path five seconds figure something wrong either plane Now seems fly imaginary course naturally guys asking questions feel right' stomach upset' Headache maybe flu Well Ill show guys What know Cant see Im practicing Practicing what Well started talking old friend George Brown owner local hobby shop nationally recognized hobbyist competitor engine builder Like sport fliers thought competition intriguing still bit frightening George knew club Colts Neck New Jersey trying generate interest Quickie 500 putting few races geared beginner rules very simple Q-500 airplane powered Fox 40 ABC Quickie engine Master Airscrew 9 x 6 prop club would provide fuel event Seemed like just what looking Getting engine prop no problem after airplane investment required really wouldnt put much dent old budget hard part getting up courage actually compete Now have competed fun flys before racing something have never done before Heck have never seen race before next step little devious Once have equipment plane engine radio etc still missing very important thing need caller function caller launch plane start race run side call turns pylon #1 Sounds easy enough now comes devious part have beg crawl plead sometimes bribe con some poor unsuspecting friend madness appears misery really does love company Yott see got pal Lenny caller managed get two planes ready big day managed show up early register take trim flight What happened day will remember rest life Luckily didnt have fly first heat could watch and hoped learn heat called must admit nervous found myself standing out middle course engine running up full power waiting start Once airplane breaks ground youre racing hands shaking whole body trembling adrenalin kicks inwhat rush fly course What appears simple go fast turn left almost impossible first two laps Im over sky Im making corrections high school typing class jaw hurts clenching teeth have can try remember way left never mind up down fourth lap heart attack would welcome Poor Lenny trying calm mc down yelling ear go left no right too high too low bring closer etc etc Lap five plane does full roll around pylon three recover looping Dont ask just seemed like right thing Lap six other three planes beat have completed required ten laps trying land refuse quit Somehow manage complete heat land Im nerved tip can hardly stand Lenny retrieved plane walked back pits No words can explain closest can come say complete brain failure No time relax catch breath Lenny up next heat have launch call him back line engines screaming awaiting start look back Lenny waving cant hear anything over engine say What three four times three fottr times waves back now becomes clear still have touch brain failure see instead watching flag man starts race looking Lenny poor guy telling let plane go saying What Continued next nonrlx 94 Model Aviation Angelo DeFillipo sport flying P-Si led him Quickie 500 Gerry Mizelle President Lakeland RC tries being helper Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Assaciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Denbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceordlnalor John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 As tong AMA continues grow its current rate positive programs can generated membership An example occured January Executive Council meeting program unveiled will assist local clubs purchase own flying fields plan simple club has partial payment flying site Academy will willing cosign letter credit club Will program available clubs present Applications will evaluated small number sites will developed within first year plan proves successful initiative money will directed toward effort club interested such effort contact AMA Headquarters soon possible regional flying site AMA members being considered central California goes well environmental studies financial plans modelers area can look forward site next fall moneys necessary will come national organization plan requires local financial development nianagement first regional sites District Ill should begin develop regional site plan Does anyone want help AMA spends too much time money competition nothing day-to-day modelers Although statement highly debatable Executive Council considering creation competition license Everyone enters sanctioned activity would assessed $5 annual fee increased revenue would pay yearly copies rule book bi-ycarly rules update in-person contest board meetings other items assist competitor Council would appreciate opinions related issue Please take time express desires FCC currently looking allocated frequencies attempt disperse favorable manner Whether realize other concerns would like have some frequencies willing spend large sums money order Academy its legal counsel attending meetings Washington represent protect us local modeler can help utilizing frequencies allotted Any club still flying jttst frequencies hurting everyone 1991 frequency plan worksPlease use Al Richt member Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia has moved Tennessee Club members recognized service presenting him autographed picture Airtronics radio system AVP Dave Ellis provided picture Al Hillbillies Another New Years event held Northmoreland RC Clubs field near Greensburg Pennsylvania Harry Silvis picture exemplifies beautiful day Wingmasters Dayton Dhio welcomed New Year Fourth Annttal Freeze Fly Thirty-five planes least pilots provided basis Dayton Doily News feature article club continues fine effort public awareness Jeff Shawhan snapped picture below As flying season approaches attempt initiate safer quieter ways flying field save will probably own See Toledo April 1992 95 Al Richi Hillbillies Northmoreland R/C Club Dayton Wingmasters Honors The Baltimore Area Soaring Society has very active club northern part District IVdedicated art Soaring club also strong advocate Electric flight arc some members flying Electrics BASS conducted first-ever sanctioned contest 1991 however members have active competition quite few years Growth continuing club flying site problems also becoming matter some concern Noise concem continued development creating threat encroachment Public relations always important considers flying sites area Baltimore Area Soaring Society excels surely alone Maryland respect club did receive award December 17 1991 points up acceptance efforts Maryland Governor William Donald Shaefer awarded club Governors Citation Excellence recognition active participation school-based education program designed teach local elementary age children about principles flight aviation Congratulations eltib members Individuals Baltimore area interested Soaring Electric flight should contact BASS President Steve Pasierb 21 Redare Court Baltimore MD 21234 information Obituary Another model aviation pioneers has passed away Mr Leo Weiss well known 1930s 1940s modeling expertise Mr Weiss native Brooklyn attended Massachusetts Institute Technology graduated degree aeronautical engineering University Michigan worked aviation pioneer William Lear developing unmanned aircraft early RPV went form company much involved aircraft instrumcntation worked several fuel quantity gaging systems aircraft Air Force Leo still active AMA member also member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club stirvived wife Mildred Weiss daughter three sons Flying sites Several clubs district actively searching new flying site generally some success often lengthy process times leaves club no place use period weeks months makes very critical situation can cause club break up lose members problem clubs fail take good look future area Complacency can deadly comes site number reasons site may lost Some can quite sudden have nothing clubs operating procedures such things property being sold otherwise disposed like government property land fills etc Some areas may seem permanent yet might sure would believe today talk rewriting wetlands laws could very well invalidate usage type property Construction rezoning almost type can prove disaster Residential property worse properties come tinder noise restriction zoning can mean ban due perceived noise Most situations can anticipated should absolutely prepare problems advance Quite often noise question can resolved through active sound reduction programs other questions usually say will forced move wait until notice given begin search new site sign problem get new site lined up might worth actually have operational well advance move before time up old site have statements made column Geoff Styles column others telling help available surprising thing take advantage assistance know help available will work see results have correspondence says benefit Early search should contact AMA Headquarters materials will apply situation Beyond possible have District VP District AVPs Headquarters personnel attend meetings local officials required Much way material documentation experience benefit Use 1992 prospect outstanding active season appears certain year Newsletters conversation indicate should able satisfy whatever desires may have almost class aeromodeling growing number clubs finding practice organized activity certain way get involved knowledgeable about sport Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Aerobatics increase district areas Electric Soaring Giant models greatest gains being made Electric being boosted availability better motors kits batteries make much easier have success enjoy quieter category flight can course get serious competition Electric isnt enough keep ocetipied within District can always take advantage several major events within reasonable distance of AMA Muncie site belongs its members Acadcmy management staff anxious see what being done will grand opening ceremony planned activities introduce site trip Muncie can made day almost anywhere district great opportunity group take part event have opportunity bring along something fly well site developed will provide opportunities use members throughout Eastern/Central United States Another event being held relatively close year Nationals Westover AFB Massachusetts also June couple weeks earlier recent years should prove well attended have made plans now go should take step very soon overall good site other activities family close proximity site Coming up first weekend June annual Timonium MidAtlantic Trade Show Timoniom Maryland has growing event will continue improve year Again nearest expo anyone District IV As usual AMA will answer questions offer services may require Plan stopping booth June month people start summer activities exceedingly well filled will local events also occupy weekends Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia RT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Antedate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 14101 060-935h Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23805 Rick Christoph 1348 Cam~and Dr Harrisonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rieker Dr Mechanicoville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27512 Scatty Moyer 11 Drcbard Lane Wilmington DE 19800 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27026 Freacency Ceerdlnatar Paul Yacobacci 5408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 10101 488-5086 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans News flash couple new developments through AMAs Council appears AMA will soon buy property California used flying field several AMA clubs thc area idea can translated intcntion also buy least piece property other Districts United States also California District X District V almost large District X second biggest AMA As elected representative will push immediately Council consider flying field District threshold question would model airplane fliers benefited What best location flying field owned AMA members use Florida comes mind first because many clubs Florida could field located would benefit fliers Sixteen 25 acres something size What think Dont stay background crab later come forward express yourself District land purchase idea now another breakthrough AMA chartered club process buying piece land model flying purposes AMA will under proper circumstances extend club letter credit tip 1/2 actual value land itself help financing Karl Hensel District V Associate VP Meridian Mississippi wants remind last weekend May having two-day District V Fly-In Karl arranging details facilities Write Karl Hensel Rt 4 Box 264 Meridian MS 39305 Dont forget what mentioned last month live District V want new AMA Rule Book write will mail free Speaking Karl Hensels forthcoming District V Fly-In below Rudy Miller secretary Karls club Rtidy beside finely detailed Navy Fighter flies very well Meet Karen Blair Florida Branden Model Flyers Club Tom Cimino iniportant Contest Director says Karen club member excellent flier Warren Heinfeld president the Southern Eagle Squadron famous 90member club Fruitland Park Florida wants meet Kay Gajentan built club fly panel holding daughter Jessica Husband Erwin shown designed panel panel keeps everybody straight flying field club have ever seen allows ladies help run things successful Thanks nice picture Warren thc nationally famous writer Dave VTO' Linstrum holding little Martin MO-I Coconut airplane flies indoors wins wiib everywhere Flights minute 13 seconds uncommon weighs 2 oz Soon after smiling pix snapped Daves btiddy Millard Wells soundly thrashed him Pistachio Scale Contest Daves own design Daves own plans Whether smile stirvived toy airplane beating tin known snap Lee Webster Rtrss Timmons holding Russs 36-S Chamber Maid 1938 flies Free Flight weighs 160 grams rubber band inside Russ big promoting FAC movement area April 1992 97 V Alabama Florida Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / Souih Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 12051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoizewicz 3629 Rd Driando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 15t12 Vein SI. Gibsonelle Ft 33534 Gostavo Diaz E-t2 Frailsi Gasynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Sjbany MS 38852 Kad Hense RR 4 Box 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Ctradeston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Box 337 Daphne AL 36528 Didi PsOon 765 Bailey Brook Cirde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryrrran 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrsa GA 38082 Tersy Rimerl 367 Grange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1008 Sycamore Mandresler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnie Fields Boo 1063 Stridriand Rd. Inrerladren FL 32148 Telephone 19041 884-2517 Tom Morris Secretary-Treastirer nationally heralded PAMPA organization CL Acrobatics Contest Director last falls Alabama Acrobatic Championships sent flyer Fort McClellan Contest So guess what showed tip Pictured above Dennis Crabtrey Dothan Alabama son Denny age 13 Dennis holding 1951 Kinguter Old Time Stunt event Everybody saw having good time So has Tom pictured left got mouth wide open Maybe because District VP showed tip thc contest inois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT1 REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 4031C 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Bus 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N 0raee Norndge IL 60656 Gaiv Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Mancie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 Soath Fraezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 180612111 St Bedford iN 47421 DickTaylor 7929Jetferson Kansas City M064114 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St HigQinuville MO 64037 Heme 816564-2461 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-776 time read winter may have come cold weather good building season has already started can just keep crashing itll go much better its time get Out skis warm clothes make trip field during winter good charge old batteries will make day much better dont like cold better Dress warmly said t thought traveled enough Cheetah year took look log book discovered tve logged nearly 100 hours AMA travel Thats ten months Whew no wonder didnt have time anything home trips made car well year best travel since Ive VP As reminder its time tell what have planned 1992 50 can make effort come see Ill bet have already made some trips time see column print get info now Times wastin received final vote election Im afraid 80 approve being Council As see Im doing good job could Ill keep 80 votes someone else mind begin term Council dont see votes some other person see failure part problem dont have foggiest idea what did have write votes Maybe can give hint would appreciated try please much reasonably can Thank goes out took time vote election appreciated want know about AMA stand financially td strongly suggest go back previous issues read excellent array columns produced Vince Mankowski Dave Brown Theyre excellent source truth about AMA read myself Lets look some fine photos sent some first photo comes Jerry Worden last months column told Stan Thompson received Superior Service Award Below Stan being presented award 98 Model Aviation Liar Will I&V rLcr }tlt till arrlrnW Inc cirutr mr nrc urprrarrcu auarruorrcu thu dUUCU KrU Mooseheart Illinois school kids babics high school seniors project International Moose Lodge school must quite setup Anyway first photo fleet Darwin family took Mooseheart show would complete Hying lawnmowers Lets g urwin family round applause efforts make kids little bit happier Hes got vote next two ace regular contributor column Rex Welbaum Evansville Indiana Rex pillars Evansvilles fine RC clttb sent along photos craft add enjoyment Rex also sent along copies clubs new membership manual copy Indianas magazines featured club its articles fellas ball quite bit locally keep themselves publics eyes think its paid off well new flying site have great Well thats about month Ive pulled almost completed Pitts S-2 down storage quit some time ago Its time add fleet Besides need storage room completed projects Ijust added fleet nice back shop again Enough stow. seems like spring may closing us secd catalogs have arrived inevitably warm photos flowers trees seem Today nearly 12 stuff looks better Christmas cards Only few days ago sunny California course browncolored sky Los Angeles sorry sight trip doctor necessary clear lungs never fails nail whenever spend few days am now current full-sized aircraft After hiatus nearly eight years took lot will-power frustration solve rudder/pedal coordination problem Must age trying too hard slipping seat back notch made work again Now have eyes Avid Flyerit comes large box too Maybe later year have just received notice resignation Assistant VP Boyd Bowdish activities changing Boyd has pillar help Minneapolis area has pushed activities Association several years have chewed area national problems together have very large gap fill districts officer positions During coming months will talking several suggested replacements will also need visit area personal discussion have other suggestions please call write newsletters have requests help editors quite few new names too As keep repeating people unsung heroes club deserve special attention fellow club members have covering ways celebrating New Year Astro Wings Wisconsin great time mild weather Scott Orten sent some text club large turnout its event seems developing quite rally visited Flying Aces Flint meet local restaurant along several wives family members very pleasant evening got club hat collection sipped coffee great social/flying club now swap shop season really look forward meeting discussing AMA club topics Keep mind help available district have several frequency monitors use ICOM 7000s spectrum analyzer table-top display has booked steadily have two clubs events Literature available free AMA HQ handing Out mall shows such events Okay am carpet again quaint spelling must realize Welsh heritage college English translated Americanese typed foreign computer well work out However Chesaoiog spelled way Two big steps taken last weekend Pasadena Executive Council meeting First got go-ahead trial' assist clubs purchase own fields Iwill writon secoy planlan purelevelop rith reserdues So AMA lS Out working hard sites Next weekend will representing EC Frequency Committee meeting will extremely important several reasons FCC has already passed ruling could make receivers unusableso arc chasing waiver RC receivers Thank goodness experts monitor FCC actions Meanwhile keep buildingmodels dreams l 1992 99 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdioh6410Glen Prjtasursnce Coardinatar Joseph M Hats 5304 En Assaciate Vice Presidents Don Bentlield 1440 West Minnehalta Ave St Paul MN 55104 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeil Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Moho 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1604 Huetinotos Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pont ax MI 48054 Frequency Ceardinaters Westi Bob Stoma 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 tush Bert Kelly PD Box3900l Redford MI 48239 CD Don Riggins laying down rules MISS Michigan International Soaring Society Open meet Photo Bob Hatmaker Joe Parrish recieves kit Iowa Sundusters recognition long service Denny Goodrich photo Attendees Romeo Area RC Club Christmas Banquet Loss Friend EA Till 1928-1991 AMA 9822 passed away November 22 1991 after extremely long courageous battle cancer Ed known outstanding Free Flight competitor Contest Director Most true friend rcspect Ed also long-standing member Fort Planesman Free Flight Club final fly off max highest District 8 Free Flight News months column written Russ Snyder District 8 Free Flight Contest Board Member Free Flight activity within District 8 very active Junior participation strong following report Russ really shows much activity Free Flight Free Flight activity District 8 1991 contest season ranged early May through late October sanctioned competition being hosted Lone Star State exception Tulsa Glue Dobbers 42nd annual meet held Perry Oklahoma early August following data provided Bob Hanford CD said contest blessed good weather strong thermals led several lost models DTd kept going Other models given last rites well Robert Dunham II continued have shut-off problems A/B Motovator Bobs next flight far spectacular crash contest Instant kit However Robert flew Greenhead 19-powered Spacer 11 times Saturday 10 maxes two First places Gas Nostalgia edging Out Bob Combs Grand Champion Award Young Jeff Fedor bested field Mulvihill becoming first Junior take home High-Time Perpetual Trophy Jeff also bumped out dad take Third Open l/2A Gas Pyramid Acres Jim Summersett Tn-City came away both AMA high-time high-time Gas Power Awards Fort Worth Planesmen conducted two contests major 16th Annual Labor Day Regional Championships Free Flight portion held new location within local area Jeff Fedor Robert Dunham II won Junior Senior/Open Championship honors respectively Tn-City Flyers sponsored couple real super contests Free Flight Teams 10th Annual July 6-7 meet record 142 event entries 45 contestants real Texas shoot-out developed C-Gas between Marvin Mace Mark Valerius John Irwin Mary won C-Gas time 1482 seconds giving him high-time AMA Power award feat plus First D-Gas Fifth AGas beat out field coveted high-point championship honors Attesting good wcathcr first ten places 23 entries BGas maxed-out Bucket Johnson Alabama beat out Russ Snyder tie fly-off win event Dave Platt came Palm Bay Florida edge out Mr Summersctts Criss Cross Ramrod Nostalgia Houston modelers did very well Mark Valerius winning A-Gas Fred Pedreia taking both FAI combo small field Coupe P-30 020R Electric event Reid Simpson organized conducted Seventh Annual Autumn Cup October 12-13 Jim Bradley Orlando Dan Tracy Seattle traveled Seguin compete Americas Cup part FAI semi-final Team Trials Needless say Bradley won FlA Glider Ed Williamson El Paso won FlB Wakefield Henry Spence Reid Simpson tied honors FtC Power Jim Troutman set new FlC Junior record Erie Schmoekel both made United States Junior Power Team Looks like Daddy Troutman may herding cows again Also young Jeff Fedor earned slot US Junior Free Flight Team Glider Rubber Mark Valerius won new popular FlJ event along Open AMA Gas Open AMA Gas event real fun event Free Flight model flown rounds utilizing FAI engine run/flight time rules last sanctioned meet season 15th Annual Free Flight Team Challenge Tn-City won seven points followed Houston three points Fort Worth two points Guess thats now Check Six Russ Snyder Free Flight Contest Board Member as Cliff Cloud Climbers conducted two contests May 1991 meet held old Pyramid Acres site Don Dc Loach Senior Competitor taking high-point honors fall two day event club obtained use American Truck Driving Schools facility Prairie Hill east Waco site obtained through efforts Bob Combs vast improvement over 100 Model Aviation Arkansas / Louroana New Meoco Oklahoma Texas IEhE DISTRICT REPORT VEIl Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chock Andraka 605 Mark NE AlbuquerOse NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Ciyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glees Gresens 10224 Kenine Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 BitI Kimbro 2105 Wood Si Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Price Vailey Liole Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Nnrmas OK 73072 AMA Dispisy Ceerdisator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgetne Ariington TX 76018 Frequency Ceordisaters INorthI doe DuMond 1830 Ckey Chase Carroitos TX 75006 Soothl Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pasn Austin TX 78737 Ed Till wife Barbara Winners Tn-City Free Flight teams 10th Annual meet L-R back row Richard Haas Don DeLoach Faust Parker Bill Shaw John ODwyer Rochette Reinarz John Irwin George Aldrich Mary Mace Fred Pearce L-R front row Bob Loeffler Jason Haas Russ Snyder Charles Bruce Jim Summersett Reid Simpson Mark Valerius Dave Platt North Dakotas new AVP note Loren Moen Hello Allow mc introduce myself name Loren Moen recently appointed AVP North Dakota am 37 years old wifes name Cheryl have 2 children Jeremy 13 Lindsay 9 am self-employed electrician interest modeling began back farm growing up brother Arlyn started flying Control Line early 60s also flew Free Flight few years have RC nearly 25 years am still learning year have hard-to-take crashes over years have grown love hobby ever would like thank Russ Miller past years leadership North Dakotas AVP would like wish him good luck District IX VP am sure will serve us well look forward serving needs modelers North Dakota invite suggestions promoting hobby model aviation Please feel free call time Thank Kansas report Don Moden AVP Dodge City Kansas summer 1991 Fun Fly Some wind tried interrupt flying however RC pilots managed ay clubs Out western Kansas know put great fun-fly Keep up good work Nebraska news Tom Boyd AVP Tom Boyd Husker Hi little run down activities passed along Thanks greatly know theres silent ones out Mid America RC Pattern held July Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Skylarks Great time great weather great people fliers thanked judges fine job praise just easy scoring Skylarks gave particular note special help two callers used pencil paper hand signals assist deaf pilot fly first Pattern event Wonderful Grand Island Modelers participated Grand Island Air Show demo flying mall display Coors Silver Bullet held Fun Fly August 25 30 pilots 71 planes great time some considerable amount rckitted matcrial left blowing wind Fremont Frontier Flyers RC Club held Labor Day Fun Fly joined Control Line Club demo display during John C Fremont Days Now qonsidering building float next year about clipped wing C-5 newest club Loop Valley Flyers showing great organizational promise wide participation Great going fellows put display radio problems prevented flying North Loop Popcorn Days have invited join Rotary Club fundraiser report rvas Bob McClure Lincoln Area Soaring Society held its June Open rained Out Saturday Sunday greeted lifted spirits numerous flights Good times abundant 19 Sailplanes including four electric-powered Pilots Iowa Kansas Nebraska Community Center children treated Glider building Fun involved August continuous dawn-to-dttsk fly attempted Winds did help made until 200 pm six hours 15 minutes winch battery problems coincided put break things After restart two hours luck ran out broken winch lines disastrous crashes ending day report Bob Pratt Hasting Skylarks newsletter Larks Lip reads like summer disaster rekitting everything club does Night flys week rolls loops touch-and-goes long aircraft last Ive seen RD Combat start wrong end streamer club also participated float dunking Fly put North Platte Thunderbirds reported two-day one-night event unsurpassed delight Lynn Elsiner Crete again hosted years relaxed Fly reuniting fliers Nebraska Iowa Kansas shown tinder wing Burdett Flodmans Cuib Stromsburg Don Svoboda provided bubble-gum drop kids Conclusion April District IX gets adrenaline going Summer flying just around corner Hope see possible model fly-ins during coming months Keep AVPs informed times places Thought month right can afford keep tempers wrong cant afford District Niie Times l 1992 101 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska Noflh Dakota South Dakota Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tam Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8627W 81st Cir Arvada CD 80005 Laren Moee607E Vera Bottinesa ND 58318 DanModeo4lOHartSalina K567401 Jim Rickettn 516S Cloadas Siosnialls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 ColumbineCasper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/a Radia Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CD 80226 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening 3031936-3266 Loren Moen conversations him another member Executive Council mentioned figured out mindset District Ten VP mindset operating Regional Center said picked off recorded message comes you dial district phone number 916 961MODS message goes like AMA District Ten Regg Keyawa line Take time ya want horn Ill get back ya flash Unfortunately flash sometimes runs few days message list never less 30 calls day calls running lengthy discussions have since explored mind Council members thoughts conclusion hes right AVP Brian Nelson refers visionary hope right also Before became VP seen pain clubs losing model flying facilities also seen clubs diminish brink extinction have therefore adopted policy dedicated term creation protection flight sites now seems lot minds eye could materializing would appear Council about make District Ten explicitly California recipient first ever district regional flying facility What opportunity District Ten following presentation accepted will have first-ever regional site will have opportunity write book regional sites located built maintained Property Acquisition Development Committee currently formulating plan regions will selected receive such grants Perhaps following may help area envision District Ten miniature AMA just company-owned site seven Visalia will center three sites California site Nevada Arizona Utah Hawaii envision just company-owned sites stated above also solid program financial aid clubs throughout District improvements existing sites Im sure sounds like 20year plan damn well might plan feel can achieved lot less time 20 years such plan might ask respond thing makes possible what have common thoroughly enjoy love place make capitol investment first thing comes mind What will investment return Because modeling AMA membership result having place fly would appear sites good investment can made does take consideration fact often proper investments real estate will time yield substantial retums next question might would such vigorous plan financed number ways Dues surcharge professional fund-raising campaigns two come mind Plans havent explored club matching funds longrange financing example $250000 will buy 260 acres Visalia would downpayment $50000 buy six sites other locations Would surcharge $2 per District Ten member take care mortgage payment sites Will membership take care improvements Yes yes yes Would membership knowing approximately sites would object increase dues Council can no longer think terms modeling must think terms mangement micro-management o day-to-day affairs Headquarters rather general guidance meeting competition meeting competition FAI Pylon Pattern similar rather competition rival company opportunity start similar rival company company would supply insurance would guard monitor frequencies would develop competition would publish magazines have others will tell what would would assist modelers buy build maintain flying sites great pleasure introduce some real organizers headed Gary Hover May add District management organization could better hands Management Organization Team Front row left right Bob Meyers Jack Thomas Marvin Quales Ralph Hopkins Phil Hill John Drow Standing left right Fred Sattler Howard Cole Philip Hunt Harlen Collins Gary Hover VP Max Whilson George Gillburg Joe Minatta Marshall Searcy would take next years worth column space reprodttcc text District Ten Regional Site Study includes Project Committee Project Setting Project Description Planning Issues Project Management Noise Project Implementation Summary Exhibits through P Site Location Map Site Vicinity Map Site Plan Phased Development Plan Biological Study Proposal Flood Zone Aerial Map Frequency Assignment Noise Level Reference Sound Levels Map Summary Cost Estimated Annual Budget Field Rules Letters Support just headings monster study accomplished monster leader Gary Hover Gary stimmed up following concept Regional site District Ten both big step AMA giant step modeling continued loss adequate flying sites modeling commttnity AMA bond needs begin planning future Much National Hot Rod Association has done AMA mtist catalyst acquiring regional class sites District Ten badly needs kind support nationwide Let District Ten model working through monumental tasks required obtain necessary approvals branch Out other critical areas modeling community implement subsequent sites way will able ensure safe continued enjoyment sport much love Visalia site within 35 hours both Los Angeles basin San Francisco Bay Area site would location North-South challenges participants both regions meeting convenient central location State Highway 99 major freeway connects both mega population areas within 10 minutes field Daily commuter airlines major airports California service Visalias Municipal Airport seven miles away Major airline service Fresno 40 miles north AMAs contribution seen one-time deal exception funds pledged District Ten budgets District Ten Site Selection Committee invites anyone interested visit site see themselves development opportunity exists Central California Bravo Gary damn torpedoes Dear Rcgg Last time saw you up sticks running election read about high-tech stuff power clubs nothing about up So thotight no else will Ill write Propbusters basically low-key group btit run annual Sullivan contest four-stroke contest about three months later Theres lotta guys up dont know few build really big planes enclosed snapshot Ernie Bean third Bristol F-2B scratch project classified cost lumber would make someone rich 10 ft 32 lb its real bear fly drag Its powered 32 Kawasaki Rich Irwin PK Products Sorry theres no posed piettires pretty girls stuff Leon de Lisle Bristol Way go Leon Well get back up Ukiah somehow Hasta Iciego Regg 102 Model Aviation X Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95808 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Asueclate Vice Prestdents Marc M Karpewich 576W Center Lagan UT 84321 Betty Stream 3723 Suewden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91 Ott Frequency Ceerdlnaters George Steiner 2238 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161362-1962 Eloy Marez 2t26 W Nortliwood Santa Ass CA 92704 last couple days last few year have some saddest year filled grimly overflowing similar news last week two very nice guys Kevin Collins Bob Petro both lost fights cancer Kevin Collins known everyone flies Free Right district fly RC Gliders Seattle area deeply involved model aviation group volunteer officers District XI Free Flight Contest Board member contest organizer Contest Director someone could count help Out Among othcr things worked hours keep 60-acre site near Redmond use Free Flight Soaring pilots deeply involved competition competitors innate drive perfection drive paid off 1983 beset Open A-l Towline Glider record incredible 5739 record may never broken doesnt mean always serious Kevin infectious grin remarkable joyous laugh always shared secrets other fliers quick give beginner needed help direction Along way made hundreds friends including hearts go out wife Joan children family choose send remembrance wish send name AMA Scholarship fund Kevin 39 found last themml peace Bob Petro modeler almost 40 years During time hed done about kind modeling existed Free Right Control Line RC founded clubs took office possible Contest Director judge both flight static Pattern flier Scale builder flier Scale Masters finalist instructor pilot photographer columnist Bob lived number different spots recently lived Coeur dAlene area interests seemed have settled Scale direction over last few years Bob published particularly Scale R/C Modeler descriptions photographs various scale contests Hes also pictures words used column recently February 1992 issue Bob positive force scale modeling will missed did lot modeling modelers Personally will miss Bob Kevin because friends Both suffered now both peace Lloyd Knerr president Cocur dAlcne Aero-Modeling Society wrote Dave Baxter fellow CAMS modeler Lloyds father-inlaw passed away early December after extended illness Lloyd wrote can tell brightest time Dave involvement RC CAMS Im sure join sending Daves wife Jonnie family deepest condolences Speaking CAMS oldest gatherings District will happen April 5 CAMS Annual Symposium takes place North Idaho College Coeur dAlene Right about now should have pictures 91 version Pine Hollow Nationals during event cut out chance taking pictures nobody offered either What Pine Hollow water-based contest put Sky Knights Portland Oregon held by/on/over lake resort near Wamic eastem slopes Mount Hood measuring device its major part contest scene district contest entrants challenge other fliers ability aircraft equipment luck Its like Plat 1 held Sutherlin fly-in few low-key events Pine Hollow replete splash-andgoes loops rolls spins bomb drops whatever else latest CD has figured Out test strength both airframe pilot year 48 contestants signed up weather turned bad just 36 contestants actually tried Well let quote Flight Line communication forum Portland Sky Knights edited Malt Shields Matt tum quoted Mr Allen Poinsctt Director Marketing Stream Inc RC Seaplane kits floats Mr Poinsett has attended other water-based events around country level competition skill pilots event both pilots builders competent have ever seen guys put great contest better show Since contestants come over Northwest just points Out what great bunch have up Matt went point out 11 planes flew Scale aircraft four top 10 First Fourth Sixth Tenth Scale aircraft Special kudos lrcz Jim Weaver CD Vein Ahlberg job well done unusual aircraft list Jerry Holcornbs tn-motored Supermarine Air Yacht Matt Shields Ron Caspells Aichi 16c floatplanes Paul Weston Ed Westwoods 1/4-scale test-bed version FullScale Sea Era lifted Alex Vogel editor T-Bird Screech newsletter Big Sky Thunderbirds Its also noted shovel snow clear path off runway please smooth down piles snow makes difficult planes equipped skis Quoted exactly originally typed unnamed source about interrelationships club Instructor Program Unfortunately may never do-able club gave old school try. spent hours would like admit develop publish great Right Training Manual thought tried get some folks together discuss implement program ran smack ego/turf/control battle just wouldnt believe old dont way Im going team bit idea benefit newcomers make heroes out instructors couldnt get consensus start setting up Instructors Basic Qualifications standard.and things got stickier Anyway norhistg really got accomplished froms Clubs viewpoint Im sure few beginners Club just disappointed am program never got underway Hmmm Snort News publication Precision Acrobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA short losing its editor last three years Phil Granderson will new editor Phil isnt stranger Control Line enthusiasts District XI Interestingly enough Stunt News published Don MeClave CL competitor civic leading lights Portland area also very nice person editor Free Flight Joomol Chris Weinrich Chris doing fine job too consider number others involved magazines say columnists realize district has enormous effect affairs modeling Dale Moore has outfit called Three Mens Models somewhere downstate near coast friend looking getting models Pattern birds Hope successful hope producing items hobby district successful Heres teaser things come year Seattle Radio Aero Club puts show Lake Ballinger show its appreciation right fly off lake smack middle town Bill Westphal coordinates things sent words pictures get pictures month first photo shows pit area some Iliers some spectators taking rays action next picture looks toward flying site lake shows attendees area wtts tocredibly crowded wonderful aircraft tremendously competent fliers Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters will have Helicopter Fun-Fly May 9-10 flying field same weekend annual Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede Fair should something whole family Mark Ewert Helicopter Board member will probably latest info Additional information can Carlos Gingeda 716 Hart Lane Walla Walla WA 99362 Also WWPT will probably hold swap shop some other weekends early May get yotrr good stuff ready l 1992 103 Ataska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 g 5031 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Dsrrett Andersen 132 15th Ave NW Great Fails MI 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaver WA 98684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 90518 Dsve Matlens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brsce Nelson 807 E Vicknbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Ssmeer WA 98390 Assistant Frequency coordinator Watson 130-145th Ave Beilense WA 98007 D & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr L MCC engine have inquiries article MCC engine other specific item mentioned column Much thrust correspondence either information engine will available have able answer individuals increasing number should contact inventor Fred Erickson Letters written Fred will also provide some encouragement getting engines production Discussion Fred indicates still some development required production engine real progress coming can contact him follows further information Mr Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Seminars least seminar Sound Model Aeronautics will held during Grand Opening Muncie times will posted event Planning just underway will opportunity attending opening see firsthand some methods benefits sound reduction An attempt also being made hold seminar during Toledo Show nothing firm this time event answers questions will available AMA booth myself others have problem drop let us know will Friday Saturday will doing some work Don Lowe RC World Orlando Florida several aspects subject will looking some problems large aircraft models work will consist straightforward dB readings one-third octave band readings both ground flight outcome should definitive data just problems solve modelers big aircraft category far away largest growth portion sport large engines have good exhaust systems lacking efficient propellers hope correct both conditions time engines big SuperTigre Moki class can equipped operate very quietly time bigger gasoline power units another question possible run quietly little difficult obtain material needed perform task hand another purpose work RC World hope able tape much activity put together video would available members clubs provide assist practices conducive retention flying sites later New products aircraft pictured built John Whitmore Connecticut Balsa Bugs Bubba Spiveys Lanier Stinger kit Power Quadra 62 muffler new Soundmaster Big Engine Muffler prototype Davis Diesel Development Inc muffler two in diameter 14 long seven oz weight installation also included Davis Iso-mounts Soundmaster tuned-pipe mount Running 22 prop someone commented takeoff sounded like high-speed window fan will available upcoming WRAM Show before read new type vibration isolation unit available large engines including sizes up six Cu obtained IMS Show Pasadena couple days ago havent opportunity photograph check unit yet what saw show should prove good unit will have some further information next month system package comes pre-formed metal parts two grades isolating material stiffness considerations necessary screws instructions system comes Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Arthur Cloutier owner designer unit Individuals making plans use isolator such need plan adding about 2 1/4 additional space engine installation does make bit difficult cases retrofit aircraft engine installation Input have promised input especially big aircraft installations hope have some next issue Model Aviation Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during lgg2 March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EAA Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 IMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MARCS Show Towson Maryland June 13 National Flying Site Grand Opening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachusetts June 27-28 IMAA Large Scale Model Fly-In Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EAA Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Championships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AA AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SINZE 1936 AL ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Worlds Largest Sp6rt Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Ah arrival spring weather begins warm grass turns green modelers flock flying field sharpen skills preparation up-coming fun flys rallies contests addition fun excitement enjoyed contestants events also provide excellent opportunity club gain publicity Publicity essential growth club sport Numerous important public relations goals can accomplished promoting events First publics awareness about sport organization increased recognition can very helpful speaking public officials private landowners about flying sites Second media coverage will help attract new members club An influx new people vital clubs survival Finally seeing hearing coverage event great morale booster members However process isnt simple organizing event waiting press arrive An article newspaper feature radio television result planning dedication hard work good idea form public relations committee handle coordination clubs publicity efforts committee should consist chairman member writing skills member photography skills should work clubs leadership target events newsworthy greater chance receiving coverage Such events could opening new flying site large regional contest demonstration held conjunction Veterans Day Armed Forces Day imaginative developing ways pitch event media Next committee should develop media mailing list contact names newspapers should include city editor sports editor aviation editor publication has television radio stations information should sent news director assignment editor important build relationships contacts will have sympathetic ear efforts public relations committee may want canvass club see members have friends neighbors work local newspaper radio television stations have begin building relationship press release announcing event should mailed contacts four six weeks prior event press release basic tool publicity campaign needs contain specific information about event What facts editor needs point essential provide contact name day evening phone number editor can always speak person information needed also important keep release brief no longer two pages Long drawn-out novels CONTINUED ON PAGE 90 ITwo Ists 1992 Nationals honor being first contestant register 1992 AMA Nationals goes Stewart Swanson Harrisburg Pennsylvania first workers volunteer help make happen Cliff Nancy Telford Bethesda Maryland 1992 Nationals dont begin until June 20 applications both contestants volunteer workers already pouring AMA Headquarters Nationals fly June 20-29 Dont wait get forms now relax concentrate practicing want become either contestant volunteer worker 1992 Nationals drop us line AMA Well send everything need get going Come meet best modelers America June Youll never know what great time Nationals until experience yourself ng Muncie national flying site near Muncie Indiana complete Final seeding grading will done spring AMA member may have unlimited use site until Grand Opening weekend June 1314 1992 June 15 member will able use site three times charge Upon completion three free uses will charge $5 per day $25 per calendar year site generally open AMA members except national international event scheduled During scheduled events will no open flying admission charges and/or restrictions will place cases entry site will restricted advance notice will appear AMA News section Please note site will reserved IMAA flyin June 20-21 will also reserved United States Outdoor Championships run NFFS September 2-7 Scale World Championships August 22-29 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Ofrector Operations Robert Vojalavek S Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee S Technical Director Bob Underwood troiler Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicls Felix Gora RFK&D April 1992 89 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 otticial position ot AMA Esecutive Council N just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California met conjunction IMS Trade Show could available discuss issues modelers District 10 Loren Nicholson Santa Ana sat meeting handed letter addressed several points concern following response Loren felt would general interest members Dear Loen appreciate thoughtful letter January 8 handed Council meeting Pasadena am very sorry didnt find time read until enroute home Maybe 37000-foot view will help perception respond am very happy Geoff Styles able helpful Miles Square issue fervent desire AMA can serve membership acquisition retention flying sites Geoff hired 1970s purpose Since time have continuing program flying site support Geoff allocated funds needs perform function Nothing basic modelers nice permanent flying site since disruptive influence aeromodeling loss good place fly concern identify need serve club way primary reason supporting national facility provide focus growth additional funds may provided acquisition flying sites trust successor will keep goal mind As know Council has approved proceeding plans develop District 10 flying site apparently will supported least 12 clubs area will used home field clubs will also available AMA members will eventually have facilities RC Control Line Free Right have some concern expenditure large sums money regional sites needed can afford have view worth terms members served per dollar invested feel loan guarantee program clubs approved Council Pasadena may helpful question clubs want purchase site Maybe clubs will want financial assistance Perhaps should also help clubs financially develop site acquired through long-term lease made available through government agencies Obviously would riskier investment merits some serious study regard move Headquarters Muncie have chosen because will permit efficient less costly operation total function will also allow us launch new programs unable Reston such symposia flight training technical research efficient operation Nationals place hold variety events realize will no longer nations capital will have easy communications Indiana counterpart FAA able function very well Oshkosh Wisconsin having potent influence aviation interests Washington DC knowledge Council does manage Headquarters day-to day affairs contact almost daily usually concerns matters procedure areas am directly responsible Council does set goals broad manner possible time time necessary clarify intent agree Council should meddle Headquarters affairs members hold us responsible what takes place Whenever possible Council takes extra day meetings planning brainstorming goal-settingand establishing new initiatives long-range planning 15 years before retiring R&D Wright-Patterson AFB very difficult try forecast future needs make plans years ahead doesnt mean shouldnt try Noise touchy subject talk members about Most say Dont specify national dB level let us deal local level thats approach realize national requirement industry slow respond simply market what think will sell modelers wont purchase what available will get message did write engine manufacturer world asking supply quiet mufflers So far has responded OS now marketing quieter mufflers noise mufflers Thats reason AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Also Howard Crispin writes about noise month has compiled document provides information reduction noise distributed club also plan host symposium noise June Open House Muncie will tape program make available clubs Yes hate noise am also concerned about flying field neighbors reaction sound models flying am also concerned about own hearing have some loss already noise pollution loud engines unpleasant say least approach support local autonomy making information noise reduction available club individual desires Incidentally Howard Crispin available speaker subject AMAs expense prefer several clubs come together joint meeting make greater impact AMA dollars spent proposals have made Contest Boards noise limits usually rejected Pattern now has requirement FAI ClAM requires noise limits several categories move gaining momentum. strong position Council would seen dictatorial democratic process must allowed work Noise matter perception persons acceptance anothers aggravation quiet quiet enough Some identify unusual sounds aggravation regardless dB level know reduce sound pressure level perceived acceptable site has different requirement need respect best can educate members cost noise site loss encourage industry respond providing devices meet need Loren appreciate thinking people take time attend Council sessions express positive ideas meet needs aeromodeling really appreciate taking time hope others will want make positive impact little like trying push wet noodle up bill times Hang Try lose sight fact hobby enjoyment get Out Sometimes have remind myself thats what modeling about Lets get involved politics personalities lose sight much fun can have Sincerely Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics oundup continued page 89 read let alone given serious consideration addition press releases radio television stations should also sent public service announcements PSAs read over air Federal regulations require broadcasters devote percentage time airing announcements non-profit groups Like press release PSA needs contain five Ws shorter format Because stations look PSAs 20-30 seconds length necessary keep announcement concise interesting Approximately two four weeks before event information kit should sent media list kit should contain copy original press release listing description events will flown listing notable contestants officials sponsors action photos models map site etc information kit will serve reminder also provide detailed look event week before event public relations committee needs log some hours phone talking media contacts should ask infornmtion received have questions plan covering event phone calls will help determine advance much coverage event will receive also helping forge relationship contact log should kept details called what response During event public relations committee should hand meet talk media committee members should have information about event readily available should also keep mind discussion points touch during interviews such club size history event notable club members contact join club etc having designated spokespeople consistent message about club its event will given media work complete once event finished Results wrap-up CONTINUED ON PAGE 91 90 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 As know now columns usually deal mundane numbers issues business AMA Things like investments insurance legal issues occasionally something actually has something model airplanes common subjects sneak As start column am thinking will different others knows may slip back old habits discussed some columns content president Don Lowe made comment waxing philosophically morning probably quite right common question recently has What AMA9 good question answer would vary profane mundane depending ask Before can define AMA would necessary define what Academy what model aeronautics deal fact organizations grow something either beyond different original reason founding Most us consider model aviation great hobby sport can leave real-world pressures life behind escape make-believe world fantasy enjoyment Its fun place place important thing moment can anything exactly matching color model prototype selecting right size rubber enable favorite model fly highest longest fastest or.. Some us get make-believe world deep start wear clothing match Im thinking now opening scenes AMA film Marvelous Miniatures model pilot dons leather helmet before taxiing perfect scale model old British biplane out flight line Some us have clothes swagger models Texas believe refer hat no cattle' others get kicks out screaming engine fast model thrill competition Clothes swagger damned flag drops BS stops Losing oneself workshop creating dream airplane very therapeutic way enable us recharge psychological ability deal real world us social side aeromodeling important actual building flying models else can president large corporation plumber dentist construction worker get together exchange ideas methods techniques have teacher student Other typical flying site else does saying men women created equal have true meaning gatherings modelers its modeling ability enthusiasm matters what living modelers subscribe fantasy world live little personal time pressures real world negative thought rather statement degree enjoyment us derive wonderful hobby As kids played fantasy games cowboys Native Americans king queen hill hide seek etc etc wonderful games harmless educational entertaining once us got hurt Getting hurt wasnt part fantasy sure inevitable result some fun learned accept occasional clashes reality part price pay fun fantasies As grow up spend less time fantasy world time dealing reality still spend little therapeutic time fantasy world through wonderful hobby model aviation Although have seemingly become wiser age confrontation between fantasies reality has become clouded indistinct As kids fantasies involved imaginations almost entirely little reliance real world implements As adults fantasies rely greater integration real implements enhance enjoyment As kids wed simply imagine flying RC model would fly imaginary transmitter As adults least need transmitter Ah wonderful world youth didnt have worry about such mundane things frequencies insurance enjoy fantasies whether would permitted have fantasies Contrast today need deal FCC frequencies deal noise issues keep flying sites deal legal liability insurance issues hobby deal environmental impact activity Rules must made regulate fantasies then.. Hey started out try define what AMA now realize AMA modelers fantasy realities society meet head AMA deals real world issues enable modelers better enjoy hobby yet sometimes dealing issues AMA finds necessary impose restrictions favorite pastime enable continue exist ever changing real world just heard rumor state has enacted law makes illegal sell anything ni-cd batteries unless provisions have made manufacturer provide proper disposal batteries once go bad always seems something Till next month PR Roundup continued page 90 releases other promised information needs delivered media its promotion next event because publicity non-stop effort detailed information developing public relations program promote club events available AMAs Publicity Guide Model Clubs obtain free copy booklet contact AMA Marketing Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750 Club news Thanks annual Flying Circus fundraiser Rhode Island Aeromodelers Bristol Rhode Island able donate over $1000 Meeting Street School institution operated conjunction Easter Seals Rhode Island has provided developmental therapeutic educational services disabled infants children since 1946 Hying Circus day-long event featuring flying teams warbird demonstrations mock dog-fights static displays much Admission $2 per car load Spectators can buy permits try hand model flying instructor enter raffle tn win model products club reports successful well-attended production received coverage local CBS affiliate numerous local newspapers club members hopeful positive publicity will help begin search new flying field important says event chairman Mike Viscosi club able raise money recognition worthwhile charity-a win-win situation everyone Rochester Area Radio Control Association Rochester Michigan has new flying field city Rochester Hills announced plans construct model airport newly dedicated Earl Borden Park City officials first talked about letting club fly informally new park hut decided make model airport permanent addition model flying area 1000 x 500foot tract 600foot runway story new flying field documented Rochester Clarion resulted great publicity club AMA Write us club has news about obtaining new field holding successful event implementing public relations campaign tell us about Well consider PR Roundup column other clubs can follow example addition background letter send photos included column next month April 1992 91 N Editor Bob Boulis Northeastern Drone Society suggests may learn lot nature few things Canada goose particular Scientists have discovered geese fly V formation As bird flaps its wings creates uplift bird immediately follows following V pattern flock achieves flying range least 71% greater bird flew its own People share common direction sense community get going quickly easily because traveling others support simple fact have sense goose will stand other What comes simply instinctively geese cooperation organization supportmay take bit conscious effort humans achieve Did know geese honk behind encourage up front keep up pace Bobs article crossed desk gave little insight some issues AMA So comes little honking behind concerning AMA Membership kits mail should received shortly membership Supply Seviee catalogue usual array bonus coupons AMA members take advantage coupons entitled 12 free catalogues four free magazines discounted magazine subscription Flying Models plans book photobook model airplanes savings some companies 10-50% well direct dollar discounts worth over $120 Wow Honk honk have already taken advantage special offer AMA members magazine subscription rate Model Airplane News very large number AMA members have also benefited VisionCare program provided AMA offers substantial discounts members eyeglasses AMA has also working over last year travel program discount long distance telephone service offered members add up discounts hobby products eyewear magazine subscriptions free catalogues AMA becomes true bargain aeromodeler have provided members variety discounts services times over makes membership payment essentially free Honk honk honk adding real dollar-for-dollar value AMA membership also working extremely bard efforts fundamental reasons having AMA first place first national flying site Indiana reality writing first regional flying site has earmarks reality end 1992 Beyond AMA has just launched program will enable local flying clubs have financial horsepower actually purchase own flying sites Add fact AMA has formal flying site assistance staff member dedicated helping clubs flying sites past 11 years have AMA fully involved issue flying sites Honk honk honk radio control frequency now available use USA made possible AMA period Academy spends well over $50000 year legal fees committee costs ensure government well aware need RC channels Added course fact AMA has almost $75000 worth equipment out field monitor analyze frequencies comes Radio Control frequencies AMA leadership position organization position behalf modelers Honk honk honk Recently read magazine FAA has established committee draft legislation concerning Unmanned Aerial Vehicles legislation would also affect use airspace model airplanes AMA HQ Staff members committee committee meets AMA Headquarters Honk honk honk Clearly AMA acquiring keeping flying sites organization radio frequency acquisition retention modelers voice comes maintaining freedom use airspace doesnt mean just Academy doing it doing Honk honk honk Academy Model Aeronautics organization modelers trade membership organization true membership organization modelers shout encouragement behind little honking input right out open see make comment Essentially honking drives AMA keeps going honk something like keep coming also honk things like AMA keeps doing things like Personally am attracted someone saying no elections no hassles prefer true member modeling organization rather customer trade association Having worked AMA 11 years now have seen years insurance proposals submitted some two dozen insurance companies have also seen years no insurance company would touch us Through it has Academy has stuck its members over long haul Today AMA strong sound position continue provide services its members want need mere insurance company provide members Liability Insurance coverage Medical Insurance through Accidental Death Dismemberment Policy thirdly Fire Theft Vandalism coverage three coverages have proven very beneficial modelers package cant matched anywhere Competition License subject has kicked around last few years AMA really needs some input item let mc hit some high points ask let members Executive Council know feel about possibility AMA will have Competition License available additional $5 fee entering rule book-sanctioned events would need have competitors license paying $5 annual fee license would receive special license identifying person competitor two issues Cabane newsletter contains mle updates tips strong possibility competition license would also appropriate FAI sporting license Competitors would also automatically receive AMA rule book beginning cycle nutshell up react Grand Opening previously mentioned membership kit mail writing items included mailing family pass Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying facility Indiana June 13-14 Save pass Place windshield will have express entry membership parking privileges closer flying area Grand Opening See odel Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 J Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm Central8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Venniont DISTRICT REPORT IDo n Krafff District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 817 834-8248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St EsseoJct VT05452 MC McGoffin 8 Rohinson St Houhan ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thomposo 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Boti Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avon CT 06001 Freqaescy Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstoes Mills MA02648 Executive Council meeting have just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 may wonder California picked instead Reston meetings moved around country give modelers chance attend meeting held same time IMS progress meeting open time 400 pm modelers express opinions ask questions seems lot unrest lately regarding some decisions made Council However 400 pm nine members present three people comments Apparently modelers concerned enough express opinions hesitant person Below brief recap some topics discussed will covered other parts magazine 1 Leader membership past applied CD rating automatically became leader member As now will CD oniy must apply leader nsenbership separately Current CDs will sent form must complete wish remain leader member Watch mail information 2 Video tape tape will distributed chartered clubs no cost will produced entitled am AMA 3 A discussion held program help clubs purchase property Financial assistance will given backing loans banks letter credit 4 A proposal presented California modeler represented several clubs have AMA purchase parcel land have local modelers develop flying site 5 The Muncie property development nearly schedule next site started will part Control Line area will fees use facility admission will charged museum necessary maintenance property repairs due vandalism Apparently fair amount damage done museum items some theft library material Reston hope modelers Westover Nationals Work proceeding schedule entry forms now available competitor last year should already have form desire work Nationals contact Chip Smith AMA HQ form work four days will receive earned membership Communication has considerable question over such things insurance signing waiver statement year change dues etc Please take time read various columns Model Aviation nearly questions can answered RC Unlimited Races reported races previous column time did have results expect aware results now However did notice winner use glow engines engines 18 Mokis Davis Model Products Milford Connecticut saw airplane action engines good Other sizes available Maine Model Expo Its time year again Expo will beheld Augusta Maine Armory March 21-22 1992 Transmitter checking will available Saturday will fee service probably $5 per transmitter Geoff Styles AMA HQ staff will attending Mike Marchand may remember Mike young man stricken leukemia operation during December 1991 appeared doing very well now have report Mike passed away end 1991 father called let know unfortunately home talk him have very little information have able contact him yet condolences Mikes family 1992 MAINE MODEL CLUP EXPO MARCH 21-22 1992 Augusta Maine Armory *Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Staff *District Meeting *Sem i nars * Hobby Shop Booths *Model Displays *Awards *Transmitter Checking -- $5 Fee *AMA Pins & Patches Available PLAN TO ATTEND April 1992 93 Mold 15 18 engines used Unlimited Races appear similar qutuncc RC Flyers Inc Middletown Rhode Island arc celebrating 25th year existence Left right Secretary Scott Graham President John Means Safety Committee Chairman Bill Hoffman former President Jerry Browe Jerry presenting John Means AMA Special Award Appreciation hours work towards club improvements 4 New Yorl New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT oe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Browe 52 FW PSOS Box 2135 APO 09123 Geor9e Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 1253B Wes Decas B5 Riverside fIr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Juxchkos 7 Evergreen Ave NOW Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicote NY 13760 Freqasecy Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 just returned first Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California very impressed efficiency proceedings well accomplishments would difficult describe observations recommend member attend EC meeting spectator will prove enlightening informative minutes meeting will published ModelAviation should recognize John Byrne 18 years served great dedication District VP am pleased report congratulate John received Fellow award EC meeting proud him has offered help new capacity God knows need help can get Just remember guys out Often subject Quickie 500 surfaces conversation following article written Angelo Dc Fillipo describing experiences Quickie 500 Got Started Quickie 500 Racing have building flying Radio Controlled airplanes some 15 years now spending lot spare time instructing just plain sport flying funny thing happened way field last spring seems lost mind least appears way lot old flying buddies Sometime during cold winter months came across kit bad purchased few years back Flight Line Scat Cat plans looked harmless enough foam wing simple box-type fuse must have taken least weeks worth free time build cover put old four-channel radio stuck K&B 40 up front seemed pretty harmless Well wasnt until first thaw discovered wrong could isnt first time Ive wrong just ask wife first flight hooked didnt know sure named kit right its agile cat have ever seen can scat first speed coupled planes ability respond seems too much contend throttle back transforms pussycat Landing breeze rock steady predictable After few flights speed aircraft becomes acceptable really didnt take long become comfortable Well thats really got trouble see started think about what plane designed forIts racing aircraft dont know about reasons attracted RC flying first place fighter plane mystique visions WW 11-type aircraft banking around pylons speeds beyond comprehension close enough ground touch engines roaring loud dont really hear feel unmistakable roar Rolls Royce Merlin talk about prop noise would bend needle dB meter Owning real thing out question opted next best alternative building flying RC versions Looking back relatively happy just sport-flying plane now have imagine pylons out field Now Im racing flying flat level 100 ft trying turn dime Normally sport fly guys will tell plane straight level path five seconds figure something wrong either plane Now seems fly imaginary course naturally guys asking questions feel right' stomach upset' Headache maybe flu Well Ill show guys What know Cant see Im practicing Practicing what Well started talking old friend George Brown owner local hobby shop nationally recognized hobbyist competitor engine builder Like sport fliers thought competition intriguing still bit frightening George knew club Colts Neck New Jersey trying generate interest Quickie 500 putting few races geared beginner rules very simple Q-500 airplane powered Fox 40 ABC Quickie engine Master Airscrew 9 x 6 prop club would provide fuel event Seemed like just what looking Getting engine prop no problem after airplane investment required really wouldnt put much dent old budget hard part getting up courage actually compete Now have competed fun flys before racing something have never done before Heck have never seen race before next step little devious Once have equipment plane engine radio etc still missing very important thing need caller function caller launch plane start race run side call turns pylon #1 Sounds easy enough now comes devious part have beg crawl plead sometimes bribe con some poor unsuspecting friend madness appears misery really does love company Yott see got pal Lenny caller managed get two planes ready big day managed show up early register take trim flight What happened day will remember rest life Luckily didnt have fly first heat could watch and hoped learn heat called must admit nervous found myself standing out middle course engine running up full power waiting start Once airplane breaks ground youre racing hands shaking whole body trembling adrenalin kicks inwhat rush fly course What appears simple go fast turn left almost impossible first two laps Im over sky Im making corrections high school typing class jaw hurts clenching teeth have can try remember way left never mind up down fourth lap heart attack would welcome Poor Lenny trying calm mc down yelling ear go left no right too high too low bring closer etc etc Lap five plane does full roll around pylon three recover looping Dont ask just seemed like right thing Lap six other three planes beat have completed required ten laps trying land refuse quit Somehow manage complete heat land Im nerved tip can hardly stand Lenny retrieved plane walked back pits No words can explain closest can come say complete brain failure No time relax catch breath Lenny up next heat have launch call him back line engines screaming awaiting start look back Lenny waving cant hear anything over engine say What three four times three fottr times waves back now becomes clear still have touch brain failure see instead watching flag man starts race looking Lenny poor guy telling let plane go saying What Continued next nonrlx 94 Model Aviation Angelo DeFillipo sport flying P-Si led him Quickie 500 Gerry Mizelle President Lakeland RC tries being helper Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Assaciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Denbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceordlnalor John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 As tong AMA continues grow its current rate positive programs can generated membership An example occured January Executive Council meeting program unveiled will assist local clubs purchase own flying fields plan simple club has partial payment flying site Academy will willing cosign letter credit club Will program available clubs present Applications will evaluated small number sites will developed within first year plan proves successful initiative money will directed toward effort club interested such effort contact AMA Headquarters soon possible regional flying site AMA members being considered central California goes well environmental studies financial plans modelers area can look forward site next fall moneys necessary will come national organization plan requires local financial development nianagement first regional sites District Ill should begin develop regional site plan Does anyone want help AMA spends too much time money competition nothing day-to-day modelers Although statement highly debatable Executive Council considering creation competition license Everyone enters sanctioned activity would assessed $5 annual fee increased revenue would pay yearly copies rule book bi-ycarly rules update in-person contest board meetings other items assist competitor Council would appreciate opinions related issue Please take time express desires FCC currently looking allocated frequencies attempt disperse favorable manner Whether realize other concerns would like have some frequencies willing spend large sums money order Academy its legal counsel attending meetings Washington represent protect us local modeler can help utilizing frequencies allotted Any club still flying jttst frequencies hurting everyone 1991 frequency plan worksPlease use Al Richt member Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia has moved Tennessee Club members recognized service presenting him autographed picture Airtronics radio system AVP Dave Ellis provided picture Al Hillbillies Another New Years event held Northmoreland RC Clubs field near Greensburg Pennsylvania Harry Silvis picture exemplifies beautiful day Wingmasters Dayton Dhio welcomed New Year Fourth Annttal Freeze Fly Thirty-five planes least pilots provided basis Dayton Doily News feature article club continues fine effort public awareness Jeff Shawhan snapped picture below As flying season approaches attempt initiate safer quieter ways flying field save will probably own See Toledo April 1992 95 Al Richi Hillbillies Northmoreland R/C Club Dayton Wingmasters Honors The Baltimore Area Soaring Society has very active club northern part District IVdedicated art Soaring club also strong advocate Electric flight arc some members flying Electrics BASS conducted first-ever sanctioned contest 1991 however members have active competition quite few years Growth continuing club flying site problems also becoming matter some concern Noise concem continued development creating threat encroachment Public relations always important considers flying sites area Baltimore Area Soaring Society excels surely alone Maryland respect club did receive award December 17 1991 points up acceptance efforts Maryland Governor William Donald Shaefer awarded club Governors Citation Excellence recognition active participation school-based education program designed teach local elementary age children about principles flight aviation Congratulations eltib members Individuals Baltimore area interested Soaring Electric flight should contact BASS President Steve Pasierb 21 Redare Court Baltimore MD 21234 information Obituary Another model aviation pioneers has passed away Mr Leo Weiss well known 1930s 1940s modeling expertise Mr Weiss native Brooklyn attended Massachusetts Institute Technology graduated degree aeronautical engineering University Michigan worked aviation pioneer William Lear developing unmanned aircraft early RPV went form company much involved aircraft instrumcntation worked several fuel quantity gaging systems aircraft Air Force Leo still active AMA member also member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club stirvived wife Mildred Weiss daughter three sons Flying sites Several clubs district actively searching new flying site generally some success often lengthy process times leaves club no place use period weeks months makes very critical situation can cause club break up lose members problem clubs fail take good look future area Complacency can deadly comes site number reasons site may lost Some can quite sudden have nothing clubs operating procedures such things property being sold otherwise disposed like government property land fills etc Some areas may seem permanent yet might sure would believe today talk rewriting wetlands laws could very well invalidate usage type property Construction rezoning almost type can prove disaster Residential property worse properties come tinder noise restriction zoning can mean ban due perceived noise Most situations can anticipated should absolutely prepare problems advance Quite often noise question can resolved through active sound reduction programs other questions usually say will forced move wait until notice given begin search new site sign problem get new site lined up might worth actually have operational well advance move before time up old site have statements made column Geoff Styles column others telling help available surprising thing take advantage assistance know help available will work see results have correspondence says benefit Early search should contact AMA Headquarters materials will apply situation Beyond possible have District VP District AVPs Headquarters personnel attend meetings local officials required Much way material documentation experience benefit Use 1992 prospect outstanding active season appears certain year Newsletters conversation indicate should able satisfy whatever desires may have almost class aeromodeling growing number clubs finding practice organized activity certain way get involved knowledgeable about sport Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Aerobatics increase district areas Electric Soaring Giant models greatest gains being made Electric being boosted availability better motors kits batteries make much easier have success enjoy quieter category flight can course get serious competition Electric isnt enough keep ocetipied within District can always take advantage several major events within reasonable distance of AMA Muncie site belongs its members Acadcmy management staff anxious see what being done will grand opening ceremony planned activities introduce site trip Muncie can made day almost anywhere district great opportunity group take part event have opportunity bring along something fly well site developed will provide opportunities use members throughout Eastern/Central United States Another event being held relatively close year Nationals Westover AFB Massachusetts also June couple weeks earlier recent years should prove well attended have made plans now go should take step very soon overall good site other activities family close proximity site Coming up first weekend June annual Timonium MidAtlantic Trade Show Timoniom Maryland has growing event will continue improve year Again nearest expo anyone District IV As usual AMA will answer questions offer services may require Plan stopping booth June month people start summer activities exceedingly well filled will local events also occupy weekends Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia RT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Antedate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 14101 060-935h Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23805 Rick Christoph 1348 Cam~and Dr Harrisonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rieker Dr Mechanicoville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27512 Scatty Moyer 11 Drcbard Lane Wilmington DE 19800 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27026 Freacency Ceerdlnatar Paul Yacobacci 5408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 10101 488-5086 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans News flash couple new developments through AMAs Council appears AMA will soon buy property California used flying field several AMA clubs thc area idea can translated intcntion also buy least piece property other Districts United States also California District X District V almost large District X second biggest AMA As elected representative will push immediately Council consider flying field District threshold question would model airplane fliers benefited What best location flying field owned AMA members use Florida comes mind first because many clubs Florida could field located would benefit fliers Sixteen 25 acres something size What think Dont stay background crab later come forward express yourself District land purchase idea now another breakthrough AMA chartered club process buying piece land model flying purposes AMA will under proper circumstances extend club letter credit tip 1/2 actual value land itself help financing Karl Hensel District V Associate VP Meridian Mississippi wants remind last weekend May having two-day District V Fly-In Karl arranging details facilities Write Karl Hensel Rt 4 Box 264 Meridian MS 39305 Dont forget what mentioned last month live District V want new AMA Rule Book write will mail free Speaking Karl Hensels forthcoming District V Fly-In below Rudy Miller secretary Karls club Rtidy beside finely detailed Navy Fighter flies very well Meet Karen Blair Florida Branden Model Flyers Club Tom Cimino iniportant Contest Director says Karen club member excellent flier Warren Heinfeld president the Southern Eagle Squadron famous 90member club Fruitland Park Florida wants meet Kay Gajentan built club fly panel holding daughter Jessica Husband Erwin shown designed panel panel keeps everybody straight flying field club have ever seen allows ladies help run things successful Thanks nice picture Warren thc nationally famous writer Dave VTO' Linstrum holding little Martin MO-I Coconut airplane flies indoors wins wiib everywhere Flights minute 13 seconds uncommon weighs 2 oz Soon after smiling pix snapped Daves btiddy Millard Wells soundly thrashed him Pistachio Scale Contest Daves own design Daves own plans Whether smile stirvived toy airplane beating tin known snap Lee Webster Rtrss Timmons holding Russs 36-S Chamber Maid 1938 flies Free Flight weighs 160 grams rubber band inside Russ big promoting FAC movement area April 1992 97 V Alabama Florida Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / Souih Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 12051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoizewicz 3629 Rd Driando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 15t12 Vein SI. Gibsonelle Ft 33534 Gostavo Diaz E-t2 Frailsi Gasynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Sjbany MS 38852 Kad Hense RR 4 Box 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Ctradeston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Box 337 Daphne AL 36528 Didi PsOon 765 Bailey Brook Cirde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryrrran 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrsa GA 38082 Tersy Rimerl 367 Grange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1008 Sycamore Mandresler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnie Fields Boo 1063 Stridriand Rd. Inrerladren FL 32148 Telephone 19041 884-2517 Tom Morris Secretary-Treastirer nationally heralded PAMPA organization CL Acrobatics Contest Director last falls Alabama Acrobatic Championships sent flyer Fort McClellan Contest So guess what showed tip Pictured above Dennis Crabtrey Dothan Alabama son Denny age 13 Dennis holding 1951 Kinguter Old Time Stunt event Everybody saw having good time So has Tom pictured left got mouth wide open Maybe because District VP showed tip thc contest inois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT1 REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 4031C 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Bus 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N 0raee Norndge IL 60656 Gaiv Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Mancie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 Soath Fraezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 180612111 St Bedford iN 47421 DickTaylor 7929Jetferson Kansas City M064114 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St HigQinuville MO 64037 Heme 816564-2461 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-776 time read winter may have come cold weather good building season has already started can just keep crashing itll go much better its time get Out skis warm clothes make trip field during winter good charge old batteries will make day much better dont like cold better Dress warmly said t thought traveled enough Cheetah year took look log book discovered tve logged nearly 100 hours AMA travel Thats ten months Whew no wonder didnt have time anything home trips made car well year best travel since Ive VP As reminder its time tell what have planned 1992 50 can make effort come see Ill bet have already made some trips time see column print get info now Times wastin received final vote election Im afraid 80 approve being Council As see Im doing good job could Ill keep 80 votes someone else mind begin term Council dont see votes some other person see failure part problem dont have foggiest idea what did have write votes Maybe can give hint would appreciated try please much reasonably can Thank goes out took time vote election appreciated want know about AMA stand financially td strongly suggest go back previous issues read excellent array columns produced Vince Mankowski Dave Brown Theyre excellent source truth about AMA read myself Lets look some fine photos sent some first photo comes Jerry Worden last months column told Stan Thompson received Superior Service Award Below Stan being presented award 98 Model Aviation Liar Will I&V rLcr }tlt till arrlrnW Inc cirutr mr nrc urprrarrcu auarruorrcu thu dUUCU KrU Mooseheart Illinois school kids babics high school seniors project International Moose Lodge school must quite setup Anyway first photo fleet Darwin family took Mooseheart show would complete Hying lawnmowers Lets g urwin family round applause efforts make kids little bit happier Hes got vote next two ace regular contributor column Rex Welbaum Evansville Indiana Rex pillars Evansvilles fine RC clttb sent along photos craft add enjoyment Rex also sent along copies clubs new membership manual copy Indianas magazines featured club its articles fellas ball quite bit locally keep themselves publics eyes think its paid off well new flying site have great Well thats about month Ive pulled almost completed Pitts S-2 down storage quit some time ago Its time add fleet Besides need storage room completed projects Ijust added fleet nice back shop again Enough stow. seems like spring may closing us secd catalogs have arrived inevitably warm photos flowers trees seem Today nearly 12 stuff looks better Christmas cards Only few days ago sunny California course browncolored sky Los Angeles sorry sight trip doctor necessary clear lungs never fails nail whenever spend few days am now current full-sized aircraft After hiatus nearly eight years took lot will-power frustration solve rudder/pedal coordination problem Must age trying too hard slipping seat back notch made work again Now have eyes Avid Flyerit comes large box too Maybe later year have just received notice resignation Assistant VP Boyd Bowdish activities changing Boyd has pillar help Minneapolis area has pushed activities Association several years have chewed area national problems together have very large gap fill districts officer positions During coming months will talking several suggested replacements will also need visit area personal discussion have other suggestions please call write newsletters have requests help editors quite few new names too As keep repeating people unsung heroes club deserve special attention fellow club members have covering ways celebrating New Year Astro Wings Wisconsin great time mild weather Scott Orten sent some text club large turnout its event seems developing quite rally visited Flying Aces Flint meet local restaurant along several wives family members very pleasant evening got club hat collection sipped coffee great social/flying club now swap shop season really look forward meeting discussing AMA club topics Keep mind help available district have several frequency monitors use ICOM 7000s spectrum analyzer table-top display has booked steadily have two clubs events Literature available free AMA HQ handing Out mall shows such events Okay am carpet again quaint spelling must realize Welsh heritage college English translated Americanese typed foreign computer well work out However Chesaoiog spelled way Two big steps taken last weekend Pasadena Executive Council meeting First got go-ahead trial' assist clubs purchase own fields Iwill writon secoy planlan purelevelop rith reserdues So AMA lS Out working hard sites Next weekend will representing EC Frequency Committee meeting will extremely important several reasons FCC has already passed ruling could make receivers unusableso arc chasing waiver RC receivers Thank goodness experts monitor FCC actions Meanwhile keep buildingmodels dreams l 1992 99 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdioh6410Glen Prjtasursnce Coardinatar Joseph M Hats 5304 En Assaciate Vice Presidents Don Bentlield 1440 West Minnehalta Ave St Paul MN 55104 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeil Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Moho 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1604 Huetinotos Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pont ax MI 48054 Frequency Ceardinaters Westi Bob Stoma 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 tush Bert Kelly PD Box3900l Redford MI 48239 CD Don Riggins laying down rules MISS Michigan International Soaring Society Open meet Photo Bob Hatmaker Joe Parrish recieves kit Iowa Sundusters recognition long service Denny Goodrich photo Attendees Romeo Area RC Club Christmas Banquet Loss Friend EA Till 1928-1991 AMA 9822 passed away November 22 1991 after extremely long courageous battle cancer Ed known outstanding Free Flight competitor Contest Director Most true friend rcspect Ed also long-standing member Fort Planesman Free Flight Club final fly off max highest District 8 Free Flight News months column written Russ Snyder District 8 Free Flight Contest Board Member Free Flight activity within District 8 very active Junior participation strong following report Russ really shows much activity Free Flight Free Flight activity District 8 1991 contest season ranged early May through late October sanctioned competition being hosted Lone Star State exception Tulsa Glue Dobbers 42nd annual meet held Perry Oklahoma early August following data provided Bob Hanford CD said contest blessed good weather strong thermals led several lost models DTd kept going Other models given last rites well Robert Dunham II continued have shut-off problems A/B Motovator Bobs next flight far spectacular crash contest Instant kit However Robert flew Greenhead 19-powered Spacer 11 times Saturday 10 maxes two First places Gas Nostalgia edging Out Bob Combs Grand Champion Award Young Jeff Fedor bested field Mulvihill becoming first Junior take home High-Time Perpetual Trophy Jeff also bumped out dad take Third Open l/2A Gas Pyramid Acres Jim Summersett Tn-City came away both AMA high-time high-time Gas Power Awards Fort Worth Planesmen conducted two contests major 16th Annual Labor Day Regional Championships Free Flight portion held new location within local area Jeff Fedor Robert Dunham II won Junior Senior/Open Championship honors respectively Tn-City Flyers sponsored couple real super contests Free Flight Teams 10th Annual July 6-7 meet record 142 event entries 45 contestants real Texas shoot-out developed C-Gas between Marvin Mace Mark Valerius John Irwin Mary won C-Gas time 1482 seconds giving him high-time AMA Power award feat plus First D-Gas Fifth AGas beat out field coveted high-point championship honors Attesting good wcathcr first ten places 23 entries BGas maxed-out Bucket Johnson Alabama beat out Russ Snyder tie fly-off win event Dave Platt came Palm Bay Florida edge out Mr Summersctts Criss Cross Ramrod Nostalgia Houston modelers did very well Mark Valerius winning A-Gas Fred Pedreia taking both FAI combo small field Coupe P-30 020R Electric event Reid Simpson organized conducted Seventh Annual Autumn Cup October 12-13 Jim Bradley Orlando Dan Tracy Seattle traveled Seguin compete Americas Cup part FAI semi-final Team Trials Needless say Bradley won FlA Glider Ed Williamson El Paso won FlB Wakefield Henry Spence Reid Simpson tied honors FtC Power Jim Troutman set new FlC Junior record Erie Schmoekel both made United States Junior Power Team Looks like Daddy Troutman may herding cows again Also young Jeff Fedor earned slot US Junior Free Flight Team Glider Rubber Mark Valerius won new popular FlJ event along Open AMA Gas Open AMA Gas event real fun event Free Flight model flown rounds utilizing FAI engine run/flight time rules last sanctioned meet season 15th Annual Free Flight Team Challenge Tn-City won seven points followed Houston three points Fort Worth two points Guess thats now Check Six Russ Snyder Free Flight Contest Board Member as Cliff Cloud Climbers conducted two contests May 1991 meet held old Pyramid Acres site Don Dc Loach Senior Competitor taking high-point honors fall two day event club obtained use American Truck Driving Schools facility Prairie Hill east Waco site obtained through efforts Bob Combs vast improvement over 100 Model Aviation Arkansas / Louroana New Meoco Oklahoma Texas IEhE DISTRICT REPORT VEIl Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chock Andraka 605 Mark NE AlbuquerOse NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Ciyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glees Gresens 10224 Kenine Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 BitI Kimbro 2105 Wood Si Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Price Vailey Liole Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Nnrmas OK 73072 AMA Dispisy Ceerdisator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgetne Ariington TX 76018 Frequency Ceordisaters INorthI doe DuMond 1830 Ckey Chase Carroitos TX 75006 Soothl Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pasn Austin TX 78737 Ed Till wife Barbara Winners Tn-City Free Flight teams 10th Annual meet L-R back row Richard Haas Don DeLoach Faust Parker Bill Shaw John ODwyer Rochette Reinarz John Irwin George Aldrich Mary Mace Fred Pearce L-R front row Bob Loeffler Jason Haas Russ Snyder Charles Bruce Jim Summersett Reid Simpson Mark Valerius Dave Platt North Dakotas new AVP note Loren Moen Hello Allow mc introduce myself name Loren Moen recently appointed AVP North Dakota am 37 years old wifes name Cheryl have 2 children Jeremy 13 Lindsay 9 am self-employed electrician interest modeling began back farm growing up brother Arlyn started flying Control Line early 60s also flew Free Flight few years have RC nearly 25 years am still learning year have hard-to-take crashes over years have grown love hobby ever would like thank Russ Miller past years leadership North Dakotas AVP would like wish him good luck District IX VP am sure will serve us well look forward serving needs modelers North Dakota invite suggestions promoting hobby model aviation Please feel free call time Thank Kansas report Don Moden AVP Dodge City Kansas summer 1991 Fun Fly Some wind tried interrupt flying however RC pilots managed ay clubs Out western Kansas know put great fun-fly Keep up good work Nebraska news Tom Boyd AVP Tom Boyd Husker Hi little run down activities passed along Thanks greatly know theres silent ones out Mid America RC Pattern held July Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Skylarks Great time great weather great people fliers thanked judges fine job praise just easy scoring Skylarks gave particular note special help two callers used pencil paper hand signals assist deaf pilot fly first Pattern event Wonderful Grand Island Modelers participated Grand Island Air Show demo flying mall display Coors Silver Bullet held Fun Fly August 25 30 pilots 71 planes great time some considerable amount rckitted matcrial left blowing wind Fremont Frontier Flyers RC Club held Labor Day Fun Fly joined Control Line Club demo display during John C Fremont Days Now qonsidering building float next year about clipped wing C-5 newest club Loop Valley Flyers showing great organizational promise wide participation Great going fellows put display radio problems prevented flying North Loop Popcorn Days have invited join Rotary Club fundraiser report rvas Bob McClure Lincoln Area Soaring Society held its June Open rained Out Saturday Sunday greeted lifted spirits numerous flights Good times abundant 19 Sailplanes including four electric-powered Pilots Iowa Kansas Nebraska Community Center children treated Glider building Fun involved August continuous dawn-to-dttsk fly attempted Winds did help made until 200 pm six hours 15 minutes winch battery problems coincided put break things After restart two hours luck ran out broken winch lines disastrous crashes ending day report Bob Pratt Hasting Skylarks newsletter Larks Lip reads like summer disaster rekitting everything club does Night flys week rolls loops touch-and-goes long aircraft last Ive seen RD Combat start wrong end streamer club also participated float dunking Fly put North Platte Thunderbirds reported two-day one-night event unsurpassed delight Lynn Elsiner Crete again hosted years relaxed Fly reuniting fliers Nebraska Iowa Kansas shown tinder wing Burdett Flodmans Cuib Stromsburg Don Svoboda provided bubble-gum drop kids Conclusion April District IX gets adrenaline going Summer flying just around corner Hope see possible model fly-ins during coming months Keep AVPs informed times places Thought month right can afford keep tempers wrong cant afford District Niie Times l 1992 101 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska Noflh Dakota South Dakota Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tam Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8627W 81st Cir Arvada CD 80005 Laren Moee607E Vera Bottinesa ND 58318 DanModeo4lOHartSalina K567401 Jim Rickettn 516S Cloadas Siosnialls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 ColumbineCasper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/a Radia Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CD 80226 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening 3031936-3266 Loren Moen conversations him another member Executive Council mentioned figured out mindset District Ten VP mindset operating Regional Center said picked off recorded message comes you dial district phone number 916 961MODS message goes like AMA District Ten Regg Keyawa line Take time ya want horn Ill get back ya flash Unfortunately flash sometimes runs few days message list never less 30 calls day calls running lengthy discussions have since explored mind Council members thoughts conclusion hes right AVP Brian Nelson refers visionary hope right also Before became VP seen pain clubs losing model flying facilities also seen clubs diminish brink extinction have therefore adopted policy dedicated term creation protection flight sites now seems lot minds eye could materializing would appear Council about make District Ten explicitly California recipient first ever district regional flying facility What opportunity District Ten following presentation accepted will have first-ever regional site will have opportunity write book regional sites located built maintained Property Acquisition Development Committee currently formulating plan regions will selected receive such grants Perhaps following may help area envision District Ten miniature AMA just company-owned site seven Visalia will center three sites California site Nevada Arizona Utah Hawaii envision just company-owned sites stated above also solid program financial aid clubs throughout District improvements existing sites Im sure sounds like 20year plan damn well might plan feel can achieved lot less time 20 years such plan might ask respond thing makes possible what have common thoroughly enjoy love place make capitol investment first thing comes mind What will investment return Because modeling AMA membership result having place fly would appear sites good investment can made does take consideration fact often proper investments real estate will time yield substantial retums next question might would such vigorous plan financed number ways Dues surcharge professional fund-raising campaigns two come mind Plans havent explored club matching funds longrange financing example $250000 will buy 260 acres Visalia would downpayment $50000 buy six sites other locations Would surcharge $2 per District Ten member take care mortgage payment sites Will membership take care improvements Yes yes yes Would membership knowing approximately sites would object increase dues Council can no longer think terms modeling must think terms mangement micro-management o day-to-day affairs Headquarters rather general guidance meeting competition meeting competition FAI Pylon Pattern similar rather competition rival company opportunity start similar rival company company would supply insurance would guard monitor frequencies would develop competition would publish magazines have others will tell what would would assist modelers buy build maintain flying sites great pleasure introduce some real organizers headed Gary Hover May add District management organization could better hands Management Organization Team Front row left right Bob Meyers Jack Thomas Marvin Quales Ralph Hopkins Phil Hill John Drow Standing left right Fred Sattler Howard Cole Philip Hunt Harlen Collins Gary Hover VP Max Whilson George Gillburg Joe Minatta Marshall Searcy would take next years worth column space reprodttcc text District Ten Regional Site Study includes Project Committee Project Setting Project Description Planning Issues Project Management Noise Project Implementation Summary Exhibits through P Site Location Map Site Vicinity Map Site Plan Phased Development Plan Biological Study Proposal Flood Zone Aerial Map Frequency Assignment Noise Level Reference Sound Levels Map Summary Cost Estimated Annual Budget Field Rules Letters Support just headings monster study accomplished monster leader Gary Hover Gary stimmed up following concept Regional site District Ten both big step AMA giant step modeling continued loss adequate flying sites modeling commttnity AMA bond needs begin planning future Much National Hot Rod Association has done AMA mtist catalyst acquiring regional class sites District Ten badly needs kind support nationwide Let District Ten model working through monumental tasks required obtain necessary approvals branch Out other critical areas modeling community implement subsequent sites way will able ensure safe continued enjoyment sport much love Visalia site within 35 hours both Los Angeles basin San Francisco Bay Area site would location North-South challenges participants both regions meeting convenient central location State Highway 99 major freeway connects both mega population areas within 10 minutes field Daily commuter airlines major airports California service Visalias Municipal Airport seven miles away Major airline service Fresno 40 miles north AMAs contribution seen one-time deal exception funds pledged District Ten budgets District Ten Site Selection Committee invites anyone interested visit site see themselves development opportunity exists Central California Bravo Gary damn torpedoes Dear Rcgg Last time saw you up sticks running election read about high-tech stuff power clubs nothing about up So thotight no else will Ill write Propbusters basically low-key group btit run annual Sullivan contest four-stroke contest about three months later Theres lotta guys up dont know few build really big planes enclosed snapshot Ernie Bean third Bristol F-2B scratch project classified cost lumber would make someone rich 10 ft 32 lb its real bear fly drag Its powered 32 Kawasaki Rich Irwin PK Products Sorry theres no posed piettires pretty girls stuff Leon de Lisle Bristol Way go Leon Well get back up Ukiah somehow Hasta Iciego Regg 102 Model Aviation X Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95808 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Asueclate Vice Prestdents Marc M Karpewich 576W Center Lagan UT 84321 Betty Stream 3723 Suewden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91 Ott Frequency Ceerdlnaters George Steiner 2238 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161362-1962 Eloy Marez 2t26 W Nortliwood Santa Ass CA 92704 last couple days last few year have some saddest year filled grimly overflowing similar news last week two very nice guys Kevin Collins Bob Petro both lost fights cancer Kevin Collins known everyone flies Free Right district fly RC Gliders Seattle area deeply involved model aviation group volunteer officers District XI Free Flight Contest Board member contest organizer Contest Director someone could count help Out Among othcr things worked hours keep 60-acre site near Redmond use Free Flight Soaring pilots deeply involved competition competitors innate drive perfection drive paid off 1983 beset Open A-l Towline Glider record incredible 5739 record may never broken doesnt mean always serious Kevin infectious grin remarkable joyous laugh always shared secrets other fliers quick give beginner needed help direction Along way made hundreds friends including hearts go out wife Joan children family choose send remembrance wish send name AMA Scholarship fund Kevin 39 found last themml peace Bob Petro modeler almost 40 years During time hed done about kind modeling existed Free Right Control Line RC founded clubs took office possible Contest Director judge both flight static Pattern flier Scale builder flier Scale Masters finalist instructor pilot photographer columnist Bob lived number different spots recently lived Coeur dAlene area interests seemed have settled Scale direction over last few years Bob published particularly Scale R/C Modeler descriptions photographs various scale contests Hes also pictures words used column recently February 1992 issue Bob positive force scale modeling will missed did lot modeling modelers Personally will miss Bob Kevin because friends Both suffered now both peace Lloyd Knerr president Cocur dAlcne Aero-Modeling Society wrote Dave Baxter fellow CAMS modeler Lloyds father-inlaw passed away early December after extended illness Lloyd wrote can tell brightest time Dave involvement RC CAMS Im sure join sending Daves wife Jonnie family deepest condolences Speaking CAMS oldest gatherings District will happen April 5 CAMS Annual Symposium takes place North Idaho College Coeur dAlene Right about now should have pictures 91 version Pine Hollow Nationals during event cut out chance taking pictures nobody offered either What Pine Hollow water-based contest put Sky Knights Portland Oregon held by/on/over lake resort near Wamic eastem slopes Mount Hood measuring device its major part contest scene district contest entrants challenge other fliers ability aircraft equipment luck Its like Plat 1 held Sutherlin fly-in few low-key events Pine Hollow replete splash-andgoes loops rolls spins bomb drops whatever else latest CD has figured Out test strength both airframe pilot year 48 contestants signed up weather turned bad just 36 contestants actually tried Well let quote Flight Line communication forum Portland Sky Knights edited Malt Shields Matt tum quoted Mr Allen Poinsctt Director Marketing Stream Inc RC Seaplane kits floats Mr Poinsett has attended other water-based events around country level competition skill pilots event both pilots builders competent have ever seen guys put great contest better show Since contestants come over Northwest just points Out what great bunch have up Matt went point out 11 planes flew Scale aircraft four top 10 First Fourth Sixth Tenth Scale aircraft Special kudos lrcz Jim Weaver CD Vein Ahlberg job well done unusual aircraft list Jerry Holcornbs tn-motored Supermarine Air Yacht Matt Shields Ron Caspells Aichi 16c floatplanes Paul Weston Ed Westwoods 1/4-scale test-bed version FullScale Sea Era lifted Alex Vogel editor T-Bird Screech newsletter Big Sky Thunderbirds Its also noted shovel snow clear path off runway please smooth down piles snow makes difficult planes equipped skis Quoted exactly originally typed unnamed source about interrelationships club Instructor Program Unfortunately may never do-able club gave old school try. spent hours would like admit develop publish great Right Training Manual thought tried get some folks together discuss implement program ran smack ego/turf/control battle just wouldnt believe old dont way Im going team bit idea benefit newcomers make heroes out instructors couldnt get consensus start setting up Instructors Basic Qualifications standard.and things got stickier Anyway norhistg really got accomplished froms Clubs viewpoint Im sure few beginners Club just disappointed am program never got underway Hmmm Snort News publication Precision Acrobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA short losing its editor last three years Phil Granderson will new editor Phil isnt stranger Control Line enthusiasts District XI Interestingly enough Stunt News published Don MeClave CL competitor civic leading lights Portland area also very nice person editor Free Flight Joomol Chris Weinrich Chris doing fine job too consider number others involved magazines say columnists realize district has enormous effect affairs modeling Dale Moore has outfit called Three Mens Models somewhere downstate near coast friend looking getting models Pattern birds Hope successful hope producing items hobby district successful Heres teaser things come year Seattle Radio Aero Club puts show Lake Ballinger show its appreciation right fly off lake smack middle town Bill Westphal coordinates things sent words pictures get pictures month first photo shows pit area some Iliers some spectators taking rays action next picture looks toward flying site lake shows attendees area wtts tocredibly crowded wonderful aircraft tremendously competent fliers Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters will have Helicopter Fun-Fly May 9-10 flying field same weekend annual Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede Fair should something whole family Mark Ewert Helicopter Board member will probably latest info Additional information can Carlos Gingeda 716 Hart Lane Walla Walla WA 99362 Also WWPT will probably hold swap shop some other weekends early May get yotrr good stuff ready l 1992 103 Ataska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 g 5031 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Dsrrett Andersen 132 15th Ave NW Great Fails MI 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaver WA 98684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 90518 Dsve Matlens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brsce Nelson 807 E Vicknbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Ssmeer WA 98390 Assistant Frequency coordinator Watson 130-145th Ave Beilense WA 98007 D & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr L MCC engine have inquiries article MCC engine other specific item mentioned column Much thrust correspondence either information engine will available have able answer individuals increasing number should contact inventor Fred Erickson Letters written Fred will also provide some encouragement getting engines production Discussion Fred indicates still some development required production engine real progress coming can contact him follows further information Mr Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Seminars least seminar Sound Model Aeronautics will held during Grand Opening Muncie times will posted event Planning just underway will opportunity attending opening see firsthand some methods benefits sound reduction An attempt also being made hold seminar during Toledo Show nothing firm this time event answers questions will available AMA booth myself others have problem drop let us know will Friday Saturday will doing some work Don Lowe RC World Orlando Florida several aspects subject will looking some problems large aircraft models work will consist straightforward dB readings one-third octave band readings both ground flight outcome should definitive data just problems solve modelers big aircraft category far away largest growth portion sport large engines have good exhaust systems lacking efficient propellers hope correct both conditions time engines big SuperTigre Moki class can equipped operate very quietly time bigger gasoline power units another question possible run quietly little difficult obtain material needed perform task hand another purpose work RC World hope able tape much activity put together video would available members clubs provide assist practices conducive retention flying sites later New products aircraft pictured built John Whitmore Connecticut Balsa Bugs Bubba Spiveys Lanier Stinger kit Power Quadra 62 muffler new Soundmaster Big Engine Muffler prototype Davis Diesel Development Inc muffler two in diameter 14 long seven oz weight installation also included Davis Iso-mounts Soundmaster tuned-pipe mount Running 22 prop someone commented takeoff sounded like high-speed window fan will available upcoming WRAM Show before read new type vibration isolation unit available large engines including sizes up six Cu obtained IMS Show Pasadena couple days ago havent opportunity photograph check unit yet what saw show should prove good unit will have some further information next month system package comes pre-formed metal parts two grades isolating material stiffness considerations necessary screws instructions system comes Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Arthur Cloutier owner designer unit Individuals making plans use isolator such need plan adding about 2 1/4 additional space engine installation does make bit difficult cases retrofit aircraft engine installation Input have promised input especially big aircraft installations hope have some next issue Model Aviation Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during lgg2 March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EAA Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 IMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MARCS Show Towson Maryland June 13 National Flying Site Grand Opening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachusetts June 27-28 IMAA Large Scale Model Fly-In Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EAA Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Championships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AA AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SINZE 1936 AL ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Worlds Largest Sp6rt Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Ah arrival spring weather begins warm grass turns green modelers flock flying field sharpen skills preparation up-coming fun flys rallies contests addition fun excitement enjoyed contestants events also provide excellent opportunity club gain publicity Publicity essential growth club sport Numerous important public relations goals can accomplished promoting events First publics awareness about sport organization increased recognition can very helpful speaking public officials private landowners about flying sites Second media coverage will help attract new members club An influx new people vital clubs survival Finally seeing hearing coverage event great morale booster members However process isnt simple organizing event waiting press arrive An article newspaper feature radio television result planning dedication hard work good idea form public relations committee handle coordination clubs publicity efforts committee should consist chairman member writing skills member photography skills should work clubs leadership target events newsworthy greater chance receiving coverage Such events could opening new flying site large regional contest demonstration held conjunction Veterans Day Armed Forces Day imaginative developing ways pitch event media Next committee should develop media mailing list contact names newspapers should include city editor sports editor aviation editor publication has television radio stations information should sent news director assignment editor important build relationships contacts will have sympathetic ear efforts public relations committee may want canvass club see members have friends neighbors work local newspaper radio television stations have begin building relationship press release announcing event should mailed contacts four six weeks prior event press release basic tool publicity campaign needs contain specific information about event What facts editor needs point essential provide contact name day evening phone number editor can always speak person information needed also important keep release brief no longer two pages Long drawn-out novels CONTINUED ON PAGE 90 ITwo Ists 1992 Nationals honor being first contestant register 1992 AMA Nationals goes Stewart Swanson Harrisburg Pennsylvania first workers volunteer help make happen Cliff Nancy Telford Bethesda Maryland 1992 Nationals dont begin until June 20 applications both contestants volunteer workers already pouring AMA Headquarters Nationals fly June 20-29 Dont wait get forms now relax concentrate practicing want become either contestant volunteer worker 1992 Nationals drop us line AMA Well send everything need get going Come meet best modelers America June Youll never know what great time Nationals until experience yourself ng Muncie national flying site near Muncie Indiana complete Final seeding grading will done spring AMA member may have unlimited use site until Grand Opening weekend June 1314 1992 June 15 member will able use site three times charge Upon completion three free uses will charge $5 per day $25 per calendar year site generally open AMA members except national international event scheduled During scheduled events will no open flying admission charges and/or restrictions will place cases entry site will restricted advance notice will appear AMA News section Please note site will reserved IMAA flyin June 20-21 will also reserved United States Outdoor Championships run NFFS September 2-7 Scale World Championships August 22-29 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Ofrector Operations Robert Vojalavek S Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee S Technical Director Bob Underwood troiler Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicls Felix Gora RFK&D April 1992 89 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 otticial position ot AMA Esecutive Council N just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California met conjunction IMS Trade Show could available discuss issues modelers District 10 Loren Nicholson Santa Ana sat meeting handed letter addressed several points concern following response Loren felt would general interest members Dear Loen appreciate thoughtful letter January 8 handed Council meeting Pasadena am very sorry didnt find time read until enroute home Maybe 37000-foot view will help perception respond am very happy Geoff Styles able helpful Miles Square issue fervent desire AMA can serve membership acquisition retention flying sites Geoff hired 1970s purpose Since time have continuing program flying site support Geoff allocated funds needs perform function Nothing basic modelers nice permanent flying site since disruptive influence aeromodeling loss good place fly concern identify need serve club way primary reason supporting national facility provide focus growth additional funds may provided acquisition flying sites trust successor will keep goal mind As know Council has approved proceeding plans develop District 10 flying site apparently will supported least 12 clubs area will used home field clubs will also available AMA members will eventually have facilities RC Control Line Free Right have some concern expenditure large sums money regional sites needed can afford have view worth terms members served per dollar invested feel loan guarantee program clubs approved Council Pasadena may helpful question clubs want purchase site Maybe clubs will want financial assistance Perhaps should also help clubs financially develop site acquired through long-term lease made available through government agencies Obviously would riskier investment merits some serious study regard move Headquarters Muncie have chosen because will permit efficient less costly operation total function will also allow us launch new programs unable Reston such symposia flight training technical research efficient operation Nationals place hold variety events realize will no longer nations capital will have easy communications Indiana counterpart FAA able function very well Oshkosh Wisconsin having potent influence aviation interests Washington DC knowledge Council does manage Headquarters day-to day affairs contact almost daily usually concerns matters procedure areas am directly responsible Council does set goals broad manner possible time time necessary clarify intent agree Council should meddle Headquarters affairs members hold us responsible what takes place Whenever possible Council takes extra day meetings planning brainstorming goal-settingand establishing new initiatives long-range planning 15 years before retiring R&D Wright-Patterson AFB very difficult try forecast future needs make plans years ahead doesnt mean shouldnt try Noise touchy subject talk members about Most say Dont specify national dB level let us deal local level thats approach realize national requirement industry slow respond simply market what think will sell modelers wont purchase what available will get message did write engine manufacturer world asking supply quiet mufflers So far has responded OS now marketing quieter mufflers noise mufflers Thats reason AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Also Howard Crispin writes about noise month has compiled document provides information reduction noise distributed club also plan host symposium noise June Open House Muncie will tape program make available clubs Yes hate noise am also concerned about flying field neighbors reaction sound models flying am also concerned about own hearing have some loss already noise pollution loud engines unpleasant say least approach support local autonomy making information noise reduction available club individual desires Incidentally Howard Crispin available speaker subject AMAs expense prefer several clubs come together joint meeting make greater impact AMA dollars spent proposals have made Contest Boards noise limits usually rejected Pattern now has requirement FAI ClAM requires noise limits several categories move gaining momentum. strong position Council would seen dictatorial democratic process must allowed work Noise matter perception persons acceptance anothers aggravation quiet quiet enough Some identify unusual sounds aggravation regardless dB level know reduce sound pressure level perceived acceptable site has different requirement need respect best can educate members cost noise site loss encourage industry respond providing devices meet need Loren appreciate thinking people take time attend Council sessions express positive ideas meet needs aeromodeling really appreciate taking time hope others will want make positive impact little like trying push wet noodle up bill times Hang Try lose sight fact hobby enjoyment get Out Sometimes have remind myself thats what modeling about Lets get involved politics personalities lose sight much fun can have Sincerely Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics oundup continued page 89 read let alone given serious consideration addition press releases radio television stations should also sent public service announcements PSAs read over air Federal regulations require broadcasters devote percentage time airing announcements non-profit groups Like press release PSA needs contain five Ws shorter format Because stations look PSAs 20-30 seconds length necessary keep announcement concise interesting Approximately two four weeks before event information kit should sent media list kit should contain copy original press release listing description events will flown listing notable contestants officials sponsors action photos models map site etc information kit will serve reminder also provide detailed look event week before event public relations committee needs log some hours phone talking media contacts should ask infornmtion received have questions plan covering event phone calls will help determine advance much coverage event will receive also helping forge relationship contact log should kept details called what response During event public relations committee should hand meet talk media committee members should have information about event readily available should also keep mind discussion points touch during interviews such club size history event notable club members contact join club etc having designated spokespeople consistent message about club its event will given media work complete once event finished Results wrap-up CONTINUED ON PAGE 91 90 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 As know now columns usually deal mundane numbers issues business AMA Things like investments insurance legal issues occasionally something actually has something model airplanes common subjects sneak As start column am thinking will different others knows may slip back old habits discussed some columns content president Don Lowe made comment waxing philosophically morning probably quite right common question recently has What AMA9 good question answer would vary profane mundane depending ask Before can define AMA would necessary define what Academy what model aeronautics deal fact organizations grow something either beyond different original reason founding Most us consider model aviation great hobby sport can leave real-world pressures life behind escape make-believe world fantasy enjoyment Its fun place place important thing moment can anything exactly matching color model prototype selecting right size rubber enable favorite model fly highest longest fastest or.. Some us get make-believe world deep start wear clothing match Im thinking now opening scenes AMA film Marvelous Miniatures model pilot dons leather helmet before taxiing perfect scale model old British biplane out flight line Some us have clothes swagger models Texas believe refer hat no cattle' others get kicks out screaming engine fast model thrill competition Clothes swagger damned flag drops BS stops Losing oneself workshop creating dream airplane very therapeutic way enable us recharge psychological ability deal real world us social side aeromodeling important actual building flying models else can president large corporation plumber dentist construction worker get together exchange ideas methods techniques have teacher student Other typical flying site else does saying men women created equal have true meaning gatherings modelers its modeling ability enthusiasm matters what living modelers subscribe fantasy world live little personal time pressures real world negative thought rather statement degree enjoyment us derive wonderful hobby As kids played fantasy games cowboys Native Americans king queen hill hide seek etc etc wonderful games harmless educational entertaining once us got hurt Getting hurt wasnt part fantasy sure inevitable result some fun learned accept occasional clashes reality part price pay fun fantasies As grow up spend less time fantasy world time dealing reality still spend little therapeutic time fantasy world through wonderful hobby model aviation Although have seemingly become wiser age confrontation between fantasies reality has become clouded indistinct As kids fantasies involved imaginations almost entirely little reliance real world implements As adults fantasies rely greater integration real implements enhance enjoyment As kids wed simply imagine flying RC model would fly imaginary transmitter As adults least need transmitter Ah wonderful world youth didnt have worry about such mundane things frequencies insurance enjoy fantasies whether would permitted have fantasies Contrast today need deal FCC frequencies deal noise issues keep flying sites deal legal liability insurance issues hobby deal environmental impact activity Rules must made regulate fantasies then.. Hey started out try define what AMA now realize AMA modelers fantasy realities society meet head AMA deals real world issues enable modelers better enjoy hobby yet sometimes dealing issues AMA finds necessary impose restrictions favorite pastime enable continue exist ever changing real world just heard rumor state has enacted law makes illegal sell anything ni-cd batteries unless provisions have made manufacturer provide proper disposal batteries once go bad always seems something Till next month PR Roundup continued page 90 releases other promised information needs delivered media its promotion next event because publicity non-stop effort detailed information developing public relations program promote club events available AMAs Publicity Guide Model Clubs obtain free copy booklet contact AMA Marketing Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750 Club news Thanks annual Flying Circus fundraiser Rhode Island Aeromodelers Bristol Rhode Island able donate over $1000 Meeting Street School institution operated conjunction Easter Seals Rhode Island has provided developmental therapeutic educational services disabled infants children since 1946 Hying Circus day-long event featuring flying teams warbird demonstrations mock dog-fights static displays much Admission $2 per car load Spectators can buy permits try hand model flying instructor enter raffle tn win model products club reports successful well-attended production received coverage local CBS affiliate numerous local newspapers club members hopeful positive publicity will help begin search new flying field important says event chairman Mike Viscosi club able raise money recognition worthwhile charity-a win-win situation everyone Rochester Area Radio Control Association Rochester Michigan has new flying field city Rochester Hills announced plans construct model airport newly dedicated Earl Borden Park City officials first talked about letting club fly informally new park hut decided make model airport permanent addition model flying area 1000 x 500foot tract 600foot runway story new flying field documented Rochester Clarion resulted great publicity club AMA Write us club has news about obtaining new field holding successful event implementing public relations campaign tell us about Well consider PR Roundup column other clubs can follow example addition background letter send photos included column next month April 1992 91 N Editor Bob Boulis Northeastern Drone Society suggests may learn lot nature few things Canada goose particular Scientists have discovered geese fly V formation As bird flaps its wings creates uplift bird immediately follows following V pattern flock achieves flying range least 71% greater bird flew its own People share common direction sense community get going quickly easily because traveling others support simple fact have sense goose will stand other What comes simply instinctively geese cooperation organization supportmay take bit conscious effort humans achieve Did know geese honk behind encourage up front keep up pace Bobs article crossed desk gave little insight some issues AMA So comes little honking behind concerning AMA Membership kits mail should received shortly membership Supply Seviee catalogue usual array bonus coupons AMA members take advantage coupons entitled 12 free catalogues four free magazines discounted magazine subscription Flying Models plans book photobook model airplanes savings some companies 10-50% well direct dollar discounts worth over $120 Wow Honk honk have already taken advantage special offer AMA members magazine subscription rate Model Airplane News very large number AMA members have also benefited VisionCare program provided AMA offers substantial discounts members eyeglasses AMA has also working over last year travel program discount long distance telephone service offered members add up discounts hobby products eyewear magazine subscriptions free catalogues AMA becomes true bargain aeromodeler have provided members variety discounts services times over makes membership payment essentially free Honk honk honk adding real dollar-for-dollar value AMA membership also working extremely bard efforts fundamental reasons having AMA first place first national flying site Indiana reality writing first regional flying site has earmarks reality end 1992 Beyond AMA has just launched program will enable local flying clubs have financial horsepower actually purchase own flying sites Add fact AMA has formal flying site assistance staff member dedicated helping clubs flying sites past 11 years have AMA fully involved issue flying sites Honk honk honk radio control frequency now available use USA made possible AMA period Academy spends well over $50000 year legal fees committee costs ensure government well aware need RC channels Added course fact AMA has almost $75000 worth equipment out field monitor analyze frequencies comes Radio Control frequencies AMA leadership position organization position behalf modelers Honk honk honk Recently read magazine FAA has established committee draft legislation concerning Unmanned Aerial Vehicles legislation would also affect use airspace model airplanes AMA HQ Staff members committee committee meets AMA Headquarters Honk honk honk Clearly AMA acquiring keeping flying sites organization radio frequency acquisition retention modelers voice comes maintaining freedom use airspace doesnt mean just Academy doing it doing Honk honk honk Academy Model Aeronautics organization modelers trade membership organization true membership organization modelers shout encouragement behind little honking input right out open see make comment Essentially honking drives AMA keeps going honk something like keep coming also honk things like AMA keeps doing things like Personally am attracted someone saying no elections no hassles prefer true member modeling organization rather customer trade association Having worked AMA 11 years now have seen years insurance proposals submitted some two dozen insurance companies have also seen years no insurance company would touch us Through it has Academy has stuck its members over long haul Today AMA strong sound position continue provide services its members want need mere insurance company provide members Liability Insurance coverage Medical Insurance through Accidental Death Dismemberment Policy thirdly Fire Theft Vandalism coverage three coverages have proven very beneficial modelers package cant matched anywhere Competition License subject has kicked around last few years AMA really needs some input item let mc hit some high points ask let members Executive Council know feel about possibility AMA will have Competition License available additional $5 fee entering rule book-sanctioned events would need have competitors license paying $5 annual fee license would receive special license identifying person competitor two issues Cabane newsletter contains mle updates tips strong possibility competition license would also appropriate FAI sporting license Competitors would also automatically receive AMA rule book beginning cycle nutshell up react Grand Opening previously mentioned membership kit mail writing items included mailing family pass Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying facility Indiana June 13-14 Save pass Place windshield will have express entry membership parking privileges closer flying area Grand Opening See odel Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 J Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm Central8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Venniont DISTRICT REPORT IDo n Krafff District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 817 834-8248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St EsseoJct VT05452 MC McGoffin 8 Rohinson St Houhan ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thomposo 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Boti Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avon CT 06001 Freqaescy Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstoes Mills MA02648 Executive Council meeting have just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 may wonder California picked instead Reston meetings moved around country give modelers chance attend meeting held same time IMS progress meeting open time 400 pm modelers express opinions ask questions seems lot unrest lately regarding some decisions made Council However 400 pm nine members present three people comments Apparently modelers concerned enough express opinions hesitant person Below brief recap some topics discussed will covered other parts magazine 1 Leader membership past applied CD rating automatically became leader member As now will CD oniy must apply leader nsenbership separately Current CDs will sent form must complete wish remain leader member Watch mail information 2 Video tape tape will distributed chartered clubs no cost will produced entitled am AMA 3 A discussion held program help clubs purchase property Financial assistance will given backing loans banks letter credit 4 A proposal presented California modeler represented several clubs have AMA purchase parcel land have local modelers develop flying site 5 The Muncie property development nearly schedule next site started will part Control Line area will fees use facility admission will charged museum necessary maintenance property repairs due vandalism Apparently fair amount damage done museum items some theft library material Reston hope modelers Westover Nationals Work proceeding schedule entry forms now available competitor last year should already have form desire work Nationals contact Chip Smith AMA HQ form work four days will receive earned membership Communication has considerable question over such things insurance signing waiver statement year change dues etc Please take time read various columns Model Aviation nearly questions can answered RC Unlimited Races reported races previous column time did have results expect aware results now However did notice winner use glow engines engines 18 Mokis Davis Model Products Milford Connecticut saw airplane action engines good Other sizes available Maine Model Expo Its time year again Expo will beheld Augusta Maine Armory March 21-22 1992 Transmitter checking will available Saturday will fee service probably $5 per transmitter Geoff Styles AMA HQ staff will attending Mike Marchand may remember Mike young man stricken leukemia operation during December 1991 appeared doing very well now have report Mike passed away end 1991 father called let know unfortunately home talk him have very little information have able contact him yet condolences Mikes family 1992 MAINE MODEL CLUP EXPO MARCH 21-22 1992 Augusta Maine Armory *Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Staff *District Meeting *Sem i nars * Hobby Shop Booths *Model Displays *Awards *Transmitter Checking -- $5 Fee *AMA Pins & Patches Available PLAN TO ATTEND April 1992 93 Mold 15 18 engines used Unlimited Races appear similar qutuncc RC Flyers Inc Middletown Rhode Island arc celebrating 25th year existence Left right Secretary Scott Graham President John Means Safety Committee Chairman Bill Hoffman former President Jerry Browe Jerry presenting John Means AMA Special Award Appreciation hours work towards club improvements 4 New Yorl New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT oe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Browe 52 FW PSOS Box 2135 APO 09123 Geor9e Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 1253B Wes Decas B5 Riverside fIr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Juxchkos 7 Evergreen Ave NOW Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicote NY 13760 Freqasecy Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 just returned first Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California very impressed efficiency proceedings well accomplishments would difficult describe observations recommend member attend EC meeting spectator will prove enlightening informative minutes meeting will published ModelAviation should recognize John Byrne 18 years served great dedication District VP am pleased report congratulate John received Fellow award EC meeting proud him has offered help new capacity God knows need help can get Just remember guys out Often subject Quickie 500 surfaces conversation following article written Angelo Dc Fillipo describing experiences Quickie 500 Got Started Quickie 500 Racing have building flying Radio Controlled airplanes some 15 years now spending lot spare time instructing just plain sport flying funny thing happened way field last spring seems lost mind least appears way lot old flying buddies Sometime during cold winter months came across kit bad purchased few years back Flight Line Scat Cat plans looked harmless enough foam wing simple box-type fuse must have taken least weeks worth free time build cover put old four-channel radio stuck K&B 40 up front seemed pretty harmless Well wasnt until first thaw discovered wrong could isnt first time Ive wrong just ask wife first flight hooked didnt know sure named kit right its agile cat have ever seen can scat first speed coupled planes ability respond seems too much contend throttle back transforms pussycat Landing breeze rock steady predictable After few flights speed aircraft becomes acceptable really didnt take long become comfortable Well thats really got trouble see started think about what plane designed forIts racing aircraft dont know about reasons attracted RC flying first place fighter plane mystique visions WW 11-type aircraft banking around pylons speeds beyond comprehension close enough ground touch engines roaring loud dont really hear feel unmistakable roar Rolls Royce Merlin talk about prop noise would bend needle dB meter Owning real thing out question opted next best alternative building flying RC versions Looking back relatively happy just sport-flying plane now have imagine pylons out field Now Im racing flying flat level 100 ft trying turn dime Normally sport fly guys will tell plane straight level path five seconds figure something wrong either plane Now seems fly imaginary course naturally guys asking questions feel right' stomach upset' Headache maybe flu Well Ill show guys What know Cant see Im practicing Practicing what Well started talking old friend George Brown owner local hobby shop nationally recognized hobbyist competitor engine builder Like sport fliers thought competition intriguing still bit frightening George knew club Colts Neck New Jersey trying generate interest Quickie 500 putting few races geared beginner rules very simple Q-500 airplane powered Fox 40 ABC Quickie engine Master Airscrew 9 x 6 prop club would provide fuel event Seemed like just what looking Getting engine prop no problem after airplane investment required really wouldnt put much dent old budget hard part getting up courage actually compete Now have competed fun flys before racing something have never done before Heck have never seen race before next step little devious Once have equipment plane engine radio etc still missing very important thing need caller function caller launch plane start race run side call turns pylon #1 Sounds easy enough now comes devious part have beg crawl plead sometimes bribe con some poor unsuspecting friend madness appears misery really does love company Yott see got pal Lenny caller managed get two planes ready big day managed show up early register take trim flight What happened day will remember rest life Luckily didnt have fly first heat could watch and hoped learn heat called must admit nervous found myself standing out middle course engine running up full power waiting start Once airplane breaks ground youre racing hands shaking whole body trembling adrenalin kicks inwhat rush fly course What appears simple go fast turn left almost impossible first two laps Im over sky Im making corrections high school typing class jaw hurts clenching teeth have can try remember way left never mind up down fourth lap heart attack would welcome Poor Lenny trying calm mc down yelling ear go left no right too high too low bring closer etc etc Lap five plane does full roll around pylon three recover looping Dont ask just seemed like right thing Lap six other three planes beat have completed required ten laps trying land refuse quit Somehow manage complete heat land Im nerved tip can hardly stand Lenny retrieved plane walked back pits No words can explain closest can come say complete brain failure No time relax catch breath Lenny up next heat have launch call him back line engines screaming awaiting start look back Lenny waving cant hear anything over engine say What three four times three fottr times waves back now becomes clear still have touch brain failure see instead watching flag man starts race looking Lenny poor guy telling let plane go saying What Continued next nonrlx 94 Model Aviation Angelo DeFillipo sport flying P-Si led him Quickie 500 Gerry Mizelle President Lakeland RC tries being helper Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Assaciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Denbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceordlnalor John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 As tong AMA continues grow its current rate positive programs can generated membership An example occured January Executive Council meeting program unveiled will assist local clubs purchase own flying fields plan simple club has partial payment flying site Academy will willing cosign letter credit club Will program available clubs present Applications will evaluated small number sites will developed within first year plan proves successful initiative money will directed toward effort club interested such effort contact AMA Headquarters soon possible regional flying site AMA members being considered central California goes well environmental studies financial plans modelers area can look forward site next fall moneys necessary will come national organization plan requires local financial development nianagement first regional sites District Ill should begin develop regional site plan Does anyone want help AMA spends too much time money competition nothing day-to-day modelers Although statement highly debatable Executive Council considering creation competition license Everyone enters sanctioned activity would assessed $5 annual fee increased revenue would pay yearly copies rule book bi-ycarly rules update in-person contest board meetings other items assist competitor Council would appreciate opinions related issue Please take time express desires FCC currently looking allocated frequencies attempt disperse favorable manner Whether realize other concerns would like have some frequencies willing spend large sums money order Academy its legal counsel attending meetings Washington represent protect us local modeler can help utilizing frequencies allotted Any club still flying jttst frequencies hurting everyone 1991 frequency plan worksPlease use Al Richt member Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia has moved Tennessee Club members recognized service presenting him autographed picture Airtronics radio system AVP Dave Ellis provided picture Al Hillbillies Another New Years event held Northmoreland RC Clubs field near Greensburg Pennsylvania Harry Silvis picture exemplifies beautiful day Wingmasters Dayton Dhio welcomed New Year Fourth Annttal Freeze Fly Thirty-five planes least pilots provided basis Dayton Doily News feature article club continues fine effort public awareness Jeff Shawhan snapped picture below As flying season approaches attempt initiate safer quieter ways flying field save will probably own See Toledo April 1992 95 Al Richi Hillbillies Northmoreland R/C Club Dayton Wingmasters Honors The Baltimore Area Soaring Society has very active club northern part District IVdedicated art Soaring club also strong advocate Electric flight arc some members flying Electrics BASS conducted first-ever sanctioned contest 1991 however members have active competition quite few years Growth continuing club flying site problems also becoming matter some concern Noise concem continued development creating threat encroachment Public relations always important considers flying sites area Baltimore Area Soaring Society excels surely alone Maryland respect club did receive award December 17 1991 points up acceptance efforts Maryland Governor William Donald Shaefer awarded club Governors Citation Excellence recognition active participation school-based education program designed teach local elementary age children about principles flight aviation Congratulations eltib members Individuals Baltimore area interested Soaring Electric flight should contact BASS President Steve Pasierb 21 Redare Court Baltimore MD 21234 information Obituary Another model aviation pioneers has passed away Mr Leo Weiss well known 1930s 1940s modeling expertise Mr Weiss native Brooklyn attended Massachusetts Institute Technology graduated degree aeronautical engineering University Michigan worked aviation pioneer William Lear developing unmanned aircraft early RPV went form company much involved aircraft instrumcntation worked several fuel quantity gaging systems aircraft Air Force Leo still active AMA member also member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club stirvived wife Mildred Weiss daughter three sons Flying sites Several clubs district actively searching new flying site generally some success often lengthy process times leaves club no place use period weeks months makes very critical situation can cause club break up lose members problem clubs fail take good look future area Complacency can deadly comes site number reasons site may lost Some can quite sudden have nothing clubs operating procedures such things property being sold otherwise disposed like government property land fills etc Some areas may seem permanent yet might sure would believe today talk rewriting wetlands laws could very well invalidate usage type property Construction rezoning almost type can prove disaster Residential property worse properties come tinder noise restriction zoning can mean ban due perceived noise Most situations can anticipated should absolutely prepare problems advance Quite often noise question can resolved through active sound reduction programs other questions usually say will forced move wait until notice given begin search new site sign problem get new site lined up might worth actually have operational well advance move before time up old site have statements made column Geoff Styles column others telling help available surprising thing take advantage assistance know help available will work see results have correspondence says benefit Early search should contact AMA Headquarters materials will apply situation Beyond possible have District VP District AVPs Headquarters personnel attend meetings local officials required Much way material documentation experience benefit Use 1992 prospect outstanding active season appears certain year Newsletters conversation indicate should able satisfy whatever desires may have almost class aeromodeling growing number clubs finding practice organized activity certain way get involved knowledgeable about sport Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Aerobatics increase district areas Electric Soaring Giant models greatest gains being made Electric being boosted availability better motors kits batteries make much easier have success enjoy quieter category flight can course get serious competition Electric isnt enough keep ocetipied within District can always take advantage several major events within reasonable distance of AMA Muncie site belongs its members Acadcmy management staff anxious see what being done will grand opening ceremony planned activities introduce site trip Muncie can made day almost anywhere district great opportunity group take part event have opportunity bring along something fly well site developed will provide opportunities use members throughout Eastern/Central United States Another event being held relatively close year Nationals Westover AFB Massachusetts also June couple weeks earlier recent years should prove well attended have made plans now go should take step very soon overall good site other activities family close proximity site Coming up first weekend June annual Timonium MidAtlantic Trade Show Timoniom Maryland has growing event will continue improve year Again nearest expo anyone District IV As usual AMA will answer questions offer services may require Plan stopping booth June month people start summer activities exceedingly well filled will local events also occupy weekends Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia RT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Antedate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 14101 060-935h Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23805 Rick Christoph 1348 Cam~and Dr Harrisonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rieker Dr Mechanicoville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27512 Scatty Moyer 11 Drcbard Lane Wilmington DE 19800 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27026 Freacency Ceerdlnatar Paul Yacobacci 5408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 10101 488-5086 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans News flash couple new developments through AMAs Council appears AMA will soon buy property California used flying field several AMA clubs thc area idea can translated intcntion also buy least piece property other Districts United States also California District X District V almost large District X second biggest AMA As elected representative will push immediately Council consider flying field District threshold question would model airplane fliers benefited What best location flying field owned AMA members use Florida comes mind first because many clubs Florida could field located would benefit fliers Sixteen 25 acres something size What think Dont stay background crab later come forward express yourself District land purchase idea now another breakthrough AMA chartered club process buying piece land model flying purposes AMA will under proper circumstances extend club letter credit tip 1/2 actual value land itself help financing Karl Hensel District V Associate VP Meridian Mississippi wants remind last weekend May having two-day District V Fly-In Karl arranging details facilities Write Karl Hensel Rt 4 Box 264 Meridian MS 39305 Dont forget what mentioned last month live District V want new AMA Rule Book write will mail free Speaking Karl Hensels forthcoming District V Fly-In below Rudy Miller secretary Karls club Rtidy beside finely detailed Navy Fighter flies very well Meet Karen Blair Florida Branden Model Flyers Club Tom Cimino iniportant Contest Director says Karen club member excellent flier Warren Heinfeld president the Southern Eagle Squadron famous 90member club Fruitland Park Florida wants meet Kay Gajentan built club fly panel holding daughter Jessica Husband Erwin shown designed panel panel keeps everybody straight flying field club have ever seen allows ladies help run things successful Thanks nice picture Warren thc nationally famous writer Dave VTO' Linstrum holding little Martin MO-I Coconut airplane flies indoors wins wiib everywhere Flights minute 13 seconds uncommon weighs 2 oz Soon after smiling pix snapped Daves btiddy Millard Wells soundly thrashed him Pistachio Scale Contest Daves own design Daves own plans Whether smile stirvived toy airplane beating tin known snap Lee Webster Rtrss Timmons holding Russs 36-S Chamber Maid 1938 flies Free Flight weighs 160 grams rubber band inside Russ big promoting FAC movement area April 1992 97 V Alabama Florida Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / Souih Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 12051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoizewicz 3629 Rd Driando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 15t12 Vein SI. Gibsonelle Ft 33534 Gostavo Diaz E-t2 Frailsi Gasynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Sjbany MS 38852 Kad Hense RR 4 Box 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Ctradeston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Box 337 Daphne AL 36528 Didi PsOon 765 Bailey Brook Cirde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryrrran 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrsa GA 38082 Tersy Rimerl 367 Grange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1008 Sycamore Mandresler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnie Fields Boo 1063 Stridriand Rd. Inrerladren FL 32148 Telephone 19041 884-2517 Tom Morris Secretary-Treastirer nationally heralded PAMPA organization CL Acrobatics Contest Director last falls Alabama Acrobatic Championships sent flyer Fort McClellan Contest So guess what showed tip Pictured above Dennis Crabtrey Dothan Alabama son Denny age 13 Dennis holding 1951 Kinguter Old Time Stunt event Everybody saw having good time So has Tom pictured left got mouth wide open Maybe because District VP showed tip thc contest inois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT1 REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 4031C 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Bus 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N 0raee Norndge IL 60656 Gaiv Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Mancie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 Soath Fraezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 180612111 St Bedford iN 47421 DickTaylor 7929Jetferson Kansas City M064114 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St HigQinuville MO 64037 Heme 816564-2461 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-776 time read winter may have come cold weather good building season has already started can just keep crashing itll go much better its time get Out skis warm clothes make trip field during winter good charge old batteries will make day much better dont like cold better Dress warmly said t thought traveled enough Cheetah year took look log book discovered tve logged nearly 100 hours AMA travel Thats ten months Whew no wonder didnt have time anything home trips made car well year best travel since Ive VP As reminder its time tell what have planned 1992 50 can make effort come see Ill bet have already made some trips time see column print get info now Times wastin received final vote election Im afraid 80 approve being Council As see Im doing good job could Ill keep 80 votes someone else mind begin term Council dont see votes some other person see failure part problem dont have foggiest idea what did have write votes Maybe can give hint would appreciated try please much reasonably can Thank goes out took time vote election appreciated want know about AMA stand financially td strongly suggest go back previous issues read excellent array columns produced Vince Mankowski Dave Brown Theyre excellent source truth about AMA read myself Lets look some fine photos sent some first photo comes Jerry Worden last months column told Stan Thompson received Superior Service Award Below Stan being presented award 98 Model Aviation Liar Will I&V rLcr }tlt till arrlrnW Inc cirutr mr nrc urprrarrcu auarruorrcu thu dUUCU KrU Mooseheart Illinois school kids babics high school seniors project International Moose Lodge school must quite setup Anyway first photo fleet Darwin family took Mooseheart show would complete Hying lawnmowers Lets g urwin family round applause efforts make kids little bit happier Hes got vote next two ace regular contributor column Rex Welbaum Evansville Indiana Rex pillars Evansvilles fine RC clttb sent along photos craft add enjoyment Rex also sent along copies clubs new membership manual copy Indianas magazines featured club its articles fellas ball quite bit locally keep themselves publics eyes think its paid off well new flying site have great Well thats about month Ive pulled almost completed Pitts S-2 down storage quit some time ago Its time add fleet Besides need storage room completed projects Ijust added fleet nice back shop again Enough stow. seems like spring may closing us secd catalogs have arrived inevitably warm photos flowers trees seem Today nearly 12 stuff looks better Christmas cards Only few days ago sunny California course browncolored sky Los Angeles sorry sight trip doctor necessary clear lungs never fails nail whenever spend few days am now current full-sized aircraft After hiatus nearly eight years took lot will-power frustration solve rudder/pedal coordination problem Must age trying too hard slipping seat back notch made work again Now have eyes Avid Flyerit comes large box too Maybe later year have just received notice resignation Assistant VP Boyd Bowdish activities changing Boyd has pillar help Minneapolis area has pushed activities Association several years have chewed area national problems together have very large gap fill districts officer positions During coming months will talking several suggested replacements will also need visit area personal discussion have other suggestions please call write newsletters have requests help editors quite few new names too As keep repeating people unsung heroes club deserve special attention fellow club members have covering ways celebrating New Year Astro Wings Wisconsin great time mild weather Scott Orten sent some text club large turnout its event seems developing quite rally visited Flying Aces Flint meet local restaurant along several wives family members very pleasant evening got club hat collection sipped coffee great social/flying club now swap shop season really look forward meeting discussing AMA club topics Keep mind help available district have several frequency monitors use ICOM 7000s spectrum analyzer table-top display has booked steadily have two clubs events Literature available free AMA HQ handing Out mall shows such events Okay am carpet again quaint spelling must realize Welsh heritage college English translated Americanese typed foreign computer well work out However Chesaoiog spelled way Two big steps taken last weekend Pasadena Executive Council meeting First got go-ahead trial' assist clubs purchase own fields Iwill writon secoy planlan purelevelop rith reserdues So AMA lS Out working hard sites Next weekend will representing EC Frequency Committee meeting will extremely important several reasons FCC has already passed ruling could make receivers unusableso arc chasing waiver RC receivers Thank goodness experts monitor FCC actions Meanwhile keep buildingmodels dreams l 1992 99 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdioh6410Glen Prjtasursnce Coardinatar Joseph M Hats 5304 En Assaciate Vice Presidents Don Bentlield 1440 West Minnehalta Ave St Paul MN 55104 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeil Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Moho 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1604 Huetinotos Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pont ax MI 48054 Frequency Ceardinaters Westi Bob Stoma 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 tush Bert Kelly PD Box3900l Redford MI 48239 CD Don Riggins laying down rules MISS Michigan International Soaring Society Open meet Photo Bob Hatmaker Joe Parrish recieves kit Iowa Sundusters recognition long service Denny Goodrich photo Attendees Romeo Area RC Club Christmas Banquet Loss Friend EA Till 1928-1991 AMA 9822 passed away November 22 1991 after extremely long courageous battle cancer Ed known outstanding Free Flight competitor Contest Director Most true friend rcspect Ed also long-standing member Fort Planesman Free Flight Club final fly off max highest District 8 Free Flight News months column written Russ Snyder District 8 Free Flight Contest Board Member Free Flight activity within District 8 very active Junior participation strong following report Russ really shows much activity Free Flight Free Flight activity District 8 1991 contest season ranged early May through late October sanctioned competition being hosted Lone Star State exception Tulsa Glue Dobbers 42nd annual meet held Perry Oklahoma early August following data provided Bob Hanford CD said contest blessed good weather strong thermals led several lost models DTd kept going Other models given last rites well Robert Dunham II continued have shut-off problems A/B Motovator Bobs next flight far spectacular crash contest Instant kit However Robert flew Greenhead 19-powered Spacer 11 times Saturday 10 maxes two First places Gas Nostalgia edging Out Bob Combs Grand Champion Award Young Jeff Fedor bested field Mulvihill becoming first Junior take home High-Time Perpetual Trophy Jeff also bumped out dad take Third Open l/2A Gas Pyramid Acres Jim Summersett Tn-City came away both AMA high-time high-time Gas Power Awards Fort Worth Planesmen conducted two contests major 16th Annual Labor Day Regional Championships Free Flight portion held new location within local area Jeff Fedor Robert Dunham II won Junior Senior/Open Championship honors respectively Tn-City Flyers sponsored couple real super contests Free Flight Teams 10th Annual July 6-7 meet record 142 event entries 45 contestants real Texas shoot-out developed C-Gas between Marvin Mace Mark Valerius John Irwin Mary won C-Gas time 1482 seconds giving him high-time AMA Power award feat plus First D-Gas Fifth AGas beat out field coveted high-point championship honors Attesting good wcathcr first ten places 23 entries BGas maxed-out Bucket Johnson Alabama beat out Russ Snyder tie fly-off win event Dave Platt came Palm Bay Florida edge out Mr Summersctts Criss Cross Ramrod Nostalgia Houston modelers did very well Mark Valerius winning A-Gas Fred Pedreia taking both FAI combo small field Coupe P-30 020R Electric event Reid Simpson organized conducted Seventh Annual Autumn Cup October 12-13 Jim Bradley Orlando Dan Tracy Seattle traveled Seguin compete Americas Cup part FAI semi-final Team Trials Needless say Bradley won FlA Glider Ed Williamson El Paso won FlB Wakefield Henry Spence Reid Simpson tied honors FtC Power Jim Troutman set new FlC Junior record Erie Schmoekel both made United States Junior Power Team Looks like Daddy Troutman may herding cows again Also young Jeff Fedor earned slot US Junior Free Flight Team Glider Rubber Mark Valerius won new popular FlJ event along Open AMA Gas Open AMA Gas event real fun event Free Flight model flown rounds utilizing FAI engine run/flight time rules last sanctioned meet season 15th Annual Free Flight Team Challenge Tn-City won seven points followed Houston three points Fort Worth two points Guess thats now Check Six Russ Snyder Free Flight Contest Board Member as Cliff Cloud Climbers conducted two contests May 1991 meet held old Pyramid Acres site Don Dc Loach Senior Competitor taking high-point honors fall two day event club obtained use American Truck Driving Schools facility Prairie Hill east Waco site obtained through efforts Bob Combs vast improvement over 100 Model Aviation Arkansas / Louroana New Meoco Oklahoma Texas IEhE DISTRICT REPORT VEIl Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chock Andraka 605 Mark NE AlbuquerOse NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Ciyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glees Gresens 10224 Kenine Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 BitI Kimbro 2105 Wood Si Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Price Vailey Liole Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Nnrmas OK 73072 AMA Dispisy Ceerdisator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgetne Ariington TX 76018 Frequency Ceordisaters INorthI doe DuMond 1830 Ckey Chase Carroitos TX 75006 Soothl Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pasn Austin TX 78737 Ed Till wife Barbara Winners Tn-City Free Flight teams 10th Annual meet L-R back row Richard Haas Don DeLoach Faust Parker Bill Shaw John ODwyer Rochette Reinarz John Irwin George Aldrich Mary Mace Fred Pearce L-R front row Bob Loeffler Jason Haas Russ Snyder Charles Bruce Jim Summersett Reid Simpson Mark Valerius Dave Platt North Dakotas new AVP note Loren Moen Hello Allow mc introduce myself name Loren Moen recently appointed AVP North Dakota am 37 years old wifes name Cheryl have 2 children Jeremy 13 Lindsay 9 am self-employed electrician interest modeling began back farm growing up brother Arlyn started flying Control Line early 60s also flew Free Flight few years have RC nearly 25 years am still learning year have hard-to-take crashes over years have grown love hobby ever would like thank Russ Miller past years leadership North Dakotas AVP would like wish him good luck District IX VP am sure will serve us well look forward serving needs modelers North Dakota invite suggestions promoting hobby model aviation Please feel free call time Thank Kansas report Don Moden AVP Dodge City Kansas summer 1991 Fun Fly Some wind tried interrupt flying however RC pilots managed ay clubs Out western Kansas know put great fun-fly Keep up good work Nebraska news Tom Boyd AVP Tom Boyd Husker Hi little run down activities passed along Thanks greatly know theres silent ones out Mid America RC Pattern held July Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Skylarks Great time great weather great people fliers thanked judges fine job praise just easy scoring Skylarks gave particular note special help two callers used pencil paper hand signals assist deaf pilot fly first Pattern event Wonderful Grand Island Modelers participated Grand Island Air Show demo flying mall display Coors Silver Bullet held Fun Fly August 25 30 pilots 71 planes great time some considerable amount rckitted matcrial left blowing wind Fremont Frontier Flyers RC Club held Labor Day Fun Fly joined Control Line Club demo display during John C Fremont Days Now qonsidering building float next year about clipped wing C-5 newest club Loop Valley Flyers showing great organizational promise wide participation Great going fellows put display radio problems prevented flying North Loop Popcorn Days have invited join Rotary Club fundraiser report rvas Bob McClure Lincoln Area Soaring Society held its June Open rained Out Saturday Sunday greeted lifted spirits numerous flights Good times abundant 19 Sailplanes including four electric-powered Pilots Iowa Kansas Nebraska Community Center children treated Glider building Fun involved August continuous dawn-to-dttsk fly attempted Winds did help made until 200 pm six hours 15 minutes winch battery problems coincided put break things After restart two hours luck ran out broken winch lines disastrous crashes ending day report Bob Pratt Hasting Skylarks newsletter Larks Lip reads like summer disaster rekitting everything club does Night flys week rolls loops touch-and-goes long aircraft last Ive seen RD Combat start wrong end streamer club also participated float dunking Fly put North Platte Thunderbirds reported two-day one-night event unsurpassed delight Lynn Elsiner Crete again hosted years relaxed Fly reuniting fliers Nebraska Iowa Kansas shown tinder wing Burdett Flodmans Cuib Stromsburg Don Svoboda provided bubble-gum drop kids Conclusion April District IX gets adrenaline going Summer flying just around corner Hope see possible model fly-ins during coming months Keep AVPs informed times places Thought month right can afford keep tempers wrong cant afford District Niie Times l 1992 101 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska Noflh Dakota South Dakota Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tam Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8627W 81st Cir Arvada CD 80005 Laren Moee607E Vera Bottinesa ND 58318 DanModeo4lOHartSalina K567401 Jim Rickettn 516S Cloadas Siosnialls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 ColumbineCasper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/a Radia Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CD 80226 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening 3031936-3266 Loren Moen conversations him another member Executive Council mentioned figured out mindset District Ten VP mindset operating Regional Center said picked off recorded message comes you dial district phone number 916 961MODS message goes like AMA District Ten Regg Keyawa line Take time ya want horn Ill get back ya flash Unfortunately flash sometimes runs few days message list never less 30 calls day calls running lengthy discussions have since explored mind Council members thoughts conclusion hes right AVP Brian Nelson refers visionary hope right also Before became VP seen pain clubs losing model flying facilities also seen clubs diminish brink extinction have therefore adopted policy dedicated term creation protection flight sites now seems lot minds eye could materializing would appear Council about make District Ten explicitly California recipient first ever district regional flying facility What opportunity District Ten following presentation accepted will have first-ever regional site will have opportunity write book regional sites located built maintained Property Acquisition Development Committee currently formulating plan regions will selected receive such grants Perhaps following may help area envision District Ten miniature AMA just company-owned site seven Visalia will center three sites California site Nevada Arizona Utah Hawaii envision just company-owned sites stated above also solid program financial aid clubs throughout District improvements existing sites Im sure sounds like 20year plan damn well might plan feel can achieved lot less time 20 years such plan might ask respond thing makes possible what have common thoroughly enjoy love place make capitol investment first thing comes mind What will investment return Because modeling AMA membership result having place fly would appear sites good investment can made does take consideration fact often proper investments real estate will time yield substantial retums next question might would such vigorous plan financed number ways Dues surcharge professional fund-raising campaigns two come mind Plans havent explored club matching funds longrange financing example $250000 will buy 260 acres Visalia would downpayment $50000 buy six sites other locations Would surcharge $2 per District Ten member take care mortgage payment sites Will membership take care improvements Yes yes yes Would membership knowing approximately sites would object increase dues Council can no longer think terms modeling must think terms mangement micro-management o day-to-day affairs Headquarters rather general guidance meeting competition meeting competition FAI Pylon Pattern similar rather competition rival company opportunity start similar rival company company would supply insurance would guard monitor frequencies would develop competition would publish magazines have others will tell what would would assist modelers buy build maintain flying sites great pleasure introduce some real organizers headed Gary Hover May add District management organization could better hands Management Organization Team Front row left right Bob Meyers Jack Thomas Marvin Quales Ralph Hopkins Phil Hill John Drow Standing left right Fred Sattler Howard Cole Philip Hunt Harlen Collins Gary Hover VP Max Whilson George Gillburg Joe Minatta Marshall Searcy would take next years worth column space reprodttcc text District Ten Regional Site Study includes Project Committee Project Setting Project Description Planning Issues Project Management Noise Project Implementation Summary Exhibits through P Site Location Map Site Vicinity Map Site Plan Phased Development Plan Biological Study Proposal Flood Zone Aerial Map Frequency Assignment Noise Level Reference Sound Levels Map Summary Cost Estimated Annual Budget Field Rules Letters Support just headings monster study accomplished monster leader Gary Hover Gary stimmed up following concept Regional site District Ten both big step AMA giant step modeling continued loss adequate flying sites modeling commttnity AMA bond needs begin planning future Much National Hot Rod Association has done AMA mtist catalyst acquiring regional class sites District Ten badly needs kind support nationwide Let District Ten model working through monumental tasks required obtain necessary approvals branch Out other critical areas modeling community implement subsequent sites way will able ensure safe continued enjoyment sport much love Visalia site within 35 hours both Los Angeles basin San Francisco Bay Area site would location North-South challenges participants both regions meeting convenient central location State Highway 99 major freeway connects both mega population areas within 10 minutes field Daily commuter airlines major airports California service Visalias Municipal Airport seven miles away Major airline service Fresno 40 miles north AMAs contribution seen one-time deal exception funds pledged District Ten budgets District Ten Site Selection Committee invites anyone interested visit site see themselves development opportunity exists Central California Bravo Gary damn torpedoes Dear Rcgg Last time saw you up sticks running election read about high-tech stuff power clubs nothing about up So thotight no else will Ill write Propbusters basically low-key group btit run annual Sullivan contest four-stroke contest about three months later Theres lotta guys up dont know few build really big planes enclosed snapshot Ernie Bean third Bristol F-2B scratch project classified cost lumber would make someone rich 10 ft 32 lb its real bear fly drag Its powered 32 Kawasaki Rich Irwin PK Products Sorry theres no posed piettires pretty girls stuff Leon de Lisle Bristol Way go Leon Well get back up Ukiah somehow Hasta Iciego Regg 102 Model Aviation X Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95808 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Asueclate Vice Prestdents Marc M Karpewich 576W Center Lagan UT 84321 Betty Stream 3723 Suewden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91 Ott Frequency Ceerdlnaters George Steiner 2238 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161362-1962 Eloy Marez 2t26 W Nortliwood Santa Ass CA 92704 last couple days last few year have some saddest year filled grimly overflowing similar news last week two very nice guys Kevin Collins Bob Petro both lost fights cancer Kevin Collins known everyone flies Free Right district fly RC Gliders Seattle area deeply involved model aviation group volunteer officers District XI Free Flight Contest Board member contest organizer Contest Director someone could count help Out Among othcr things worked hours keep 60-acre site near Redmond use Free Flight Soaring pilots deeply involved competition competitors innate drive perfection drive paid off 1983 beset Open A-l Towline Glider record incredible 5739 record may never broken doesnt mean always serious Kevin infectious grin remarkable joyous laugh always shared secrets other fliers quick give beginner needed help direction Along way made hundreds friends including hearts go out wife Joan children family choose send remembrance wish send name AMA Scholarship fund Kevin 39 found last themml peace Bob Petro modeler almost 40 years During time hed done about kind modeling existed Free Right Control Line RC founded clubs took office possible Contest Director judge both flight static Pattern flier Scale builder flier Scale Masters finalist instructor pilot photographer columnist Bob lived number different spots recently lived Coeur dAlene area interests seemed have settled Scale direction over last few years Bob published particularly Scale R/C Modeler descriptions photographs various scale contests Hes also pictures words used column recently February 1992 issue Bob positive force scale modeling will missed did lot modeling modelers Personally will miss Bob Kevin because friends Both suffered now both peace Lloyd Knerr president Cocur dAlcne Aero-Modeling Society wrote Dave Baxter fellow CAMS modeler Lloyds father-inlaw passed away early December after extended illness Lloyd wrote can tell brightest time Dave involvement RC CAMS Im sure join sending Daves wife Jonnie family deepest condolences Speaking CAMS oldest gatherings District will happen April 5 CAMS Annual Symposium takes place North Idaho College Coeur dAlene Right about now should have pictures 91 version Pine Hollow Nationals during event cut out chance taking pictures nobody offered either What Pine Hollow water-based contest put Sky Knights Portland Oregon held by/on/over lake resort near Wamic eastem slopes Mount Hood measuring device its major part contest scene district contest entrants challenge other fliers ability aircraft equipment luck Its like Plat 1 held Sutherlin fly-in few low-key events Pine Hollow replete splash-andgoes loops rolls spins bomb drops whatever else latest CD has figured Out test strength both airframe pilot year 48 contestants signed up weather turned bad just 36 contestants actually tried Well let quote Flight Line communication forum Portland Sky Knights edited Malt Shields Matt tum quoted Mr Allen Poinsctt Director Marketing Stream Inc RC Seaplane kits floats Mr Poinsett has attended other water-based events around country level competition skill pilots event both pilots builders competent have ever seen guys put great contest better show Since contestants come over Northwest just points Out what great bunch have up Matt went point out 11 planes flew Scale aircraft four top 10 First Fourth Sixth Tenth Scale aircraft Special kudos lrcz Jim Weaver CD Vein Ahlberg job well done unusual aircraft list Jerry Holcornbs tn-motored Supermarine Air Yacht Matt Shields Ron Caspells Aichi 16c floatplanes Paul Weston Ed Westwoods 1/4-scale test-bed version FullScale Sea Era lifted Alex Vogel editor T-Bird Screech newsletter Big Sky Thunderbirds Its also noted shovel snow clear path off runway please smooth down piles snow makes difficult planes equipped skis Quoted exactly originally typed unnamed source about interrelationships club Instructor Program Unfortunately may never do-able club gave old school try. spent hours would like admit develop publish great Right Training Manual thought tried get some folks together discuss implement program ran smack ego/turf/control battle just wouldnt believe old dont way Im going team bit idea benefit newcomers make heroes out instructors couldnt get consensus start setting up Instructors Basic Qualifications standard.and things got stickier Anyway norhistg really got accomplished froms Clubs viewpoint Im sure few beginners Club just disappointed am program never got underway Hmmm Snort News publication Precision Acrobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA short losing its editor last three years Phil Granderson will new editor Phil isnt stranger Control Line enthusiasts District XI Interestingly enough Stunt News published Don MeClave CL competitor civic leading lights Portland area also very nice person editor Free Flight Joomol Chris Weinrich Chris doing fine job too consider number others involved magazines say columnists realize district has enormous effect affairs modeling Dale Moore has outfit called Three Mens Models somewhere downstate near coast friend looking getting models Pattern birds Hope successful hope producing items hobby district successful Heres teaser things come year Seattle Radio Aero Club puts show Lake Ballinger show its appreciation right fly off lake smack middle town Bill Westphal coordinates things sent words pictures get pictures month first photo shows pit area some Iliers some spectators taking rays action next picture looks toward flying site lake shows attendees area wtts tocredibly crowded wonderful aircraft tremendously competent fliers Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters will have Helicopter Fun-Fly May 9-10 flying field same weekend annual Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede Fair should something whole family Mark Ewert Helicopter Board member will probably latest info Additional information can Carlos Gingeda 716 Hart Lane Walla Walla WA 99362 Also WWPT will probably hold swap shop some other weekends early May get yotrr good stuff ready l 1992 103 Ataska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 g 5031 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Dsrrett Andersen 132 15th Ave NW Great Fails MI 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaver WA 98684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 90518 Dsve Matlens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brsce Nelson 807 E Vicknbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Ssmeer WA 98390 Assistant Frequency coordinator Watson 130-145th Ave Beilense WA 98007 D & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr L MCC engine have inquiries article MCC engine other specific item mentioned column Much thrust correspondence either information engine will available have able answer individuals increasing number should contact inventor Fred Erickson Letters written Fred will also provide some encouragement getting engines production Discussion Fred indicates still some development required production engine real progress coming can contact him follows further information Mr Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Seminars least seminar Sound Model Aeronautics will held during Grand Opening Muncie times will posted event Planning just underway will opportunity attending opening see firsthand some methods benefits sound reduction An attempt also being made hold seminar during Toledo Show nothing firm this time event answers questions will available AMA booth myself others have problem drop let us know will Friday Saturday will doing some work Don Lowe RC World Orlando Florida several aspects subject will looking some problems large aircraft models work will consist straightforward dB readings one-third octave band readings both ground flight outcome should definitive data just problems solve modelers big aircraft category far away largest growth portion sport large engines have good exhaust systems lacking efficient propellers hope correct both conditions time engines big SuperTigre Moki class can equipped operate very quietly time bigger gasoline power units another question possible run quietly little difficult obtain material needed perform task hand another purpose work RC World hope able tape much activity put together video would available members clubs provide assist practices conducive retention flying sites later New products aircraft pictured built John Whitmore Connecticut Balsa Bugs Bubba Spiveys Lanier Stinger kit Power Quadra 62 muffler new Soundmaster Big Engine Muffler prototype Davis Diesel Development Inc muffler two in diameter 14 long seven oz weight installation also included Davis Iso-mounts Soundmaster tuned-pipe mount Running 22 prop someone commented takeoff sounded like high-speed window fan will available upcoming WRAM Show before read new type vibration isolation unit available large engines including sizes up six Cu obtained IMS Show Pasadena couple days ago havent opportunity photograph check unit yet what saw show should prove good unit will have some further information next month system package comes pre-formed metal parts two grades isolating material stiffness considerations necessary screws instructions system comes Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Arthur Cloutier owner designer unit Individuals making plans use isolator such need plan adding about 2 1/4 additional space engine installation does make bit difficult cases retrofit aircraft engine installation Input have promised input especially big aircraft installations hope have some next issue Model Aviation Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during lgg2 March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EAA Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 IMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MARCS Show Towson Maryland June 13 National Flying Site Grand Opening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachusetts June 27-28 IMAA Large Scale Model Fly-In Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EAA Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Championships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AA AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SINZE 1936 AL ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Worlds Largest Sp6rt Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Ah arrival spring weather begins warm grass turns green modelers flock flying field sharpen skills preparation up-coming fun flys rallies contests addition fun excitement enjoyed contestants events also provide excellent opportunity club gain publicity Publicity essential growth club sport Numerous important public relations goals can accomplished promoting events First publics awareness about sport organization increased recognition can very helpful speaking public officials private landowners about flying sites Second media coverage will help attract new members club An influx new people vital clubs survival Finally seeing hearing coverage event great morale booster members However process isnt simple organizing event waiting press arrive An article newspaper feature radio television result planning dedication hard work good idea form public relations committee handle coordination clubs publicity efforts committee should consist chairman member writing skills member photography skills should work clubs leadership target events newsworthy greater chance receiving coverage Such events could opening new flying site large regional contest demonstration held conjunction Veterans Day Armed Forces Day imaginative developing ways pitch event media Next committee should develop media mailing list contact names newspapers should include city editor sports editor aviation editor publication has television radio stations information should sent news director assignment editor important build relationships contacts will have sympathetic ear efforts public relations committee may want canvass club see members have friends neighbors work local newspaper radio television stations have begin building relationship press release announcing event should mailed contacts four six weeks prior event press release basic tool publicity campaign needs contain specific information about event What facts editor needs point essential provide contact name day evening phone number editor can always speak person information needed also important keep release brief no longer two pages Long drawn-out novels CONTINUED ON PAGE 90 ITwo Ists 1992 Nationals honor being first contestant register 1992 AMA Nationals goes Stewart Swanson Harrisburg Pennsylvania first workers volunteer help make happen Cliff Nancy Telford Bethesda Maryland 1992 Nationals dont begin until June 20 applications both contestants volunteer workers already pouring AMA Headquarters Nationals fly June 20-29 Dont wait get forms now relax concentrate practicing want become either contestant volunteer worker 1992 Nationals drop us line AMA Well send everything need get going Come meet best modelers America June Youll never know what great time Nationals until experience yourself ng Muncie national flying site near Muncie Indiana complete Final seeding grading will done spring AMA member may have unlimited use site until Grand Opening weekend June 1314 1992 June 15 member will able use site three times charge Upon completion three free uses will charge $5 per day $25 per calendar year site generally open AMA members except national international event scheduled During scheduled events will no open flying admission charges and/or restrictions will place cases entry site will restricted advance notice will appear AMA News section Please note site will reserved IMAA flyin June 20-21 will also reserved United States Outdoor Championships run NFFS September 2-7 Scale World Championships August 22-29 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Ofrector Operations Robert Vojalavek S Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee S Technical Director Bob Underwood troiler Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicls Felix Gora RFK&D April 1992 89 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 otticial position ot AMA Esecutive Council N just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California met conjunction IMS Trade Show could available discuss issues modelers District 10 Loren Nicholson Santa Ana sat meeting handed letter addressed several points concern following response Loren felt would general interest members Dear Loen appreciate thoughtful letter January 8 handed Council meeting Pasadena am very sorry didnt find time read until enroute home Maybe 37000-foot view will help perception respond am very happy Geoff Styles able helpful Miles Square issue fervent desire AMA can serve membership acquisition retention flying sites Geoff hired 1970s purpose Since time have continuing program flying site support Geoff allocated funds needs perform function Nothing basic modelers nice permanent flying site since disruptive influence aeromodeling loss good place fly concern identify need serve club way primary reason supporting national facility provide focus growth additional funds may provided acquisition flying sites trust successor will keep goal mind As know Council has approved proceeding plans develop District 10 flying site apparently will supported least 12 clubs area will used home field clubs will also available AMA members will eventually have facilities RC Control Line Free Right have some concern expenditure large sums money regional sites needed can afford have view worth terms members served per dollar invested feel loan guarantee program clubs approved Council Pasadena may helpful question clubs want purchase site Maybe clubs will want financial assistance Perhaps should also help clubs financially develop site acquired through long-term lease made available through government agencies Obviously would riskier investment merits some serious study regard move Headquarters Muncie have chosen because will permit efficient less costly operation total function will also allow us launch new programs unable Reston such symposia flight training technical research efficient operation Nationals place hold variety events realize will no longer nations capital will have easy communications Indiana counterpart FAA able function very well Oshkosh Wisconsin having potent influence aviation interests Washington DC knowledge Council does manage Headquarters day-to day affairs contact almost daily usually concerns matters procedure areas am directly responsible Council does set goals broad manner possible time time necessary clarify intent agree Council should meddle Headquarters affairs members hold us responsible what takes place Whenever possible Council takes extra day meetings planning brainstorming goal-settingand establishing new initiatives long-range planning 15 years before retiring R&D Wright-Patterson AFB very difficult try forecast future needs make plans years ahead doesnt mean shouldnt try Noise touchy subject talk members about Most say Dont specify national dB level let us deal local level thats approach realize national requirement industry slow respond simply market what think will sell modelers wont purchase what available will get message did write engine manufacturer world asking supply quiet mufflers So far has responded OS now marketing quieter mufflers noise mufflers Thats reason AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Also Howard Crispin writes about noise month has compiled document provides information reduction noise distributed club also plan host symposium noise June Open House Muncie will tape program make available clubs Yes hate noise am also concerned about flying field neighbors reaction sound models flying am also concerned about own hearing have some loss already noise pollution loud engines unpleasant say least approach support local autonomy making information noise reduction available club individual desires Incidentally Howard Crispin available speaker subject AMAs expense prefer several clubs come together joint meeting make greater impact AMA dollars spent proposals have made Contest Boards noise limits usually rejected Pattern now has requirement FAI ClAM requires noise limits several categories move gaining momentum. strong position Council would seen dictatorial democratic process must allowed work Noise matter perception persons acceptance anothers aggravation quiet quiet enough Some identify unusual sounds aggravation regardless dB level know reduce sound pressure level perceived acceptable site has different requirement need respect best can educate members cost noise site loss encourage industry respond providing devices meet need Loren appreciate thinking people take time attend Council sessions express positive ideas meet needs aeromodeling really appreciate taking time hope others will want make positive impact little like trying push wet noodle up bill times Hang Try lose sight fact hobby enjoyment get Out Sometimes have remind myself thats what modeling about Lets get involved politics personalities lose sight much fun can have Sincerely Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics oundup continued page 89 read let alone given serious consideration addition press releases radio television stations should also sent public service announcements PSAs read over air Federal regulations require broadcasters devote percentage time airing announcements non-profit groups Like press release PSA needs contain five Ws shorter format Because stations look PSAs 20-30 seconds length necessary keep announcement concise interesting Approximately two four weeks before event information kit should sent media list kit should contain copy original press release listing description events will flown listing notable contestants officials sponsors action photos models map site etc information kit will serve reminder also provide detailed look event week before event public relations committee needs log some hours phone talking media contacts should ask infornmtion received have questions plan covering event phone calls will help determine advance much coverage event will receive also helping forge relationship contact log should kept details called what response During event public relations committee should hand meet talk media committee members should have information about event readily available should also keep mind discussion points touch during interviews such club size history event notable club members contact join club etc having designated spokespeople consistent message about club its event will given media work complete once event finished Results wrap-up CONTINUED ON PAGE 91 90 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 As know now columns usually deal mundane numbers issues business AMA Things like investments insurance legal issues occasionally something actually has something model airplanes common subjects sneak As start column am thinking will different others knows may slip back old habits discussed some columns content president Don Lowe made comment waxing philosophically morning probably quite right common question recently has What AMA9 good question answer would vary profane mundane depending ask Before can define AMA would necessary define what Academy what model aeronautics deal fact organizations grow something either beyond different original reason founding Most us consider model aviation great hobby sport can leave real-world pressures life behind escape make-believe world fantasy enjoyment Its fun place place important thing moment can anything exactly matching color model prototype selecting right size rubber enable favorite model fly highest longest fastest or.. Some us get make-believe world deep start wear clothing match Im thinking now opening scenes AMA film Marvelous Miniatures model pilot dons leather helmet before taxiing perfect scale model old British biplane out flight line Some us have clothes swagger models Texas believe refer hat no cattle' others get kicks out screaming engine fast model thrill competition Clothes swagger damned flag drops BS stops Losing oneself workshop creating dream airplane very therapeutic way enable us recharge psychological ability deal real world us social side aeromodeling important actual building flying models else can president large corporation plumber dentist construction worker get together exchange ideas methods techniques have teacher student Other typical flying site else does saying men women created equal have true meaning gatherings modelers its modeling ability enthusiasm matters what living modelers subscribe fantasy world live little personal time pressures real world negative thought rather statement degree enjoyment us derive wonderful hobby As kids played fantasy games cowboys Native Americans king queen hill hide seek etc etc wonderful games harmless educational entertaining once us got hurt Getting hurt wasnt part fantasy sure inevitable result some fun learned accept occasional clashes reality part price pay fun fantasies As grow up spend less time fantasy world time dealing reality still spend little therapeutic time fantasy world through wonderful hobby model aviation Although have seemingly become wiser age confrontation between fantasies reality has become clouded indistinct As kids fantasies involved imaginations almost entirely little reliance real world implements As adults fantasies rely greater integration real implements enhance enjoyment As kids wed simply imagine flying RC model would fly imaginary transmitter As adults least need transmitter Ah wonderful world youth didnt have worry about such mundane things frequencies insurance enjoy fantasies whether would permitted have fantasies Contrast today need deal FCC frequencies deal noise issues keep flying sites deal legal liability insurance issues hobby deal environmental impact activity Rules must made regulate fantasies then.. Hey started out try define what AMA now realize AMA modelers fantasy realities society meet head AMA deals real world issues enable modelers better enjoy hobby yet sometimes dealing issues AMA finds necessary impose restrictions favorite pastime enable continue exist ever changing real world just heard rumor state has enacted law makes illegal sell anything ni-cd batteries unless provisions have made manufacturer provide proper disposal batteries once go bad always seems something Till next month PR Roundup continued page 90 releases other promised information needs delivered media its promotion next event because publicity non-stop effort detailed information developing public relations program promote club events available AMAs Publicity Guide Model Clubs obtain free copy booklet contact AMA Marketing Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750 Club news Thanks annual Flying Circus fundraiser Rhode Island Aeromodelers Bristol Rhode Island able donate over $1000 Meeting Street School institution operated conjunction Easter Seals Rhode Island has provided developmental therapeutic educational services disabled infants children since 1946 Hying Circus day-long event featuring flying teams warbird demonstrations mock dog-fights static displays much Admission $2 per car load Spectators can buy permits try hand model flying instructor enter raffle tn win model products club reports successful well-attended production received coverage local CBS affiliate numerous local newspapers club members hopeful positive publicity will help begin search new flying field important says event chairman Mike Viscosi club able raise money recognition worthwhile charity-a win-win situation everyone Rochester Area Radio Control Association Rochester Michigan has new flying field city Rochester Hills announced plans construct model airport newly dedicated Earl Borden Park City officials first talked about letting club fly informally new park hut decided make model airport permanent addition model flying area 1000 x 500foot tract 600foot runway story new flying field documented Rochester Clarion resulted great publicity club AMA Write us club has news about obtaining new field holding successful event implementing public relations campaign tell us about Well consider PR Roundup column other clubs can follow example addition background letter send photos included column next month April 1992 91 N Editor Bob Boulis Northeastern Drone Society suggests may learn lot nature few things Canada goose particular Scientists have discovered geese fly V formation As bird flaps its wings creates uplift bird immediately follows following V pattern flock achieves flying range least 71% greater bird flew its own People share common direction sense community get going quickly easily because traveling others support simple fact have sense goose will stand other What comes simply instinctively geese cooperation organization supportmay take bit conscious effort humans achieve Did know geese honk behind encourage up front keep up pace Bobs article crossed desk gave little insight some issues AMA So comes little honking behind concerning AMA Membership kits mail should received shortly membership Supply Seviee catalogue usual array bonus coupons AMA members take advantage coupons entitled 12 free catalogues four free magazines discounted magazine subscription Flying Models plans book photobook model airplanes savings some companies 10-50% well direct dollar discounts worth over $120 Wow Honk honk have already taken advantage special offer AMA members magazine subscription rate Model Airplane News very large number AMA members have also benefited VisionCare program provided AMA offers substantial discounts members eyeglasses AMA has also working over last year travel program discount long distance telephone service offered members add up discounts hobby products eyewear magazine subscriptions free catalogues AMA becomes true bargain aeromodeler have provided members variety discounts services times over makes membership payment essentially free Honk honk honk adding real dollar-for-dollar value AMA membership also working extremely bard efforts fundamental reasons having AMA first place first national flying site Indiana reality writing first regional flying site has earmarks reality end 1992 Beyond AMA has just launched program will enable local flying clubs have financial horsepower actually purchase own flying sites Add fact AMA has formal flying site assistance staff member dedicated helping clubs flying sites past 11 years have AMA fully involved issue flying sites Honk honk honk radio control frequency now available use USA made possible AMA period Academy spends well over $50000 year legal fees committee costs ensure government well aware need RC channels Added course fact AMA has almost $75000 worth equipment out field monitor analyze frequencies comes Radio Control frequencies AMA leadership position organization position behalf modelers Honk honk honk Recently read magazine FAA has established committee draft legislation concerning Unmanned Aerial Vehicles legislation would also affect use airspace model airplanes AMA HQ Staff members committee committee meets AMA Headquarters Honk honk honk Clearly AMA acquiring keeping flying sites organization radio frequency acquisition retention modelers voice comes maintaining freedom use airspace doesnt mean just Academy doing it doing Honk honk honk Academy Model Aeronautics organization modelers trade membership organization true membership organization modelers shout encouragement behind little honking input right out open see make comment Essentially honking drives AMA keeps going honk something like keep coming also honk things like AMA keeps doing things like Personally am attracted someone saying no elections no hassles prefer true member modeling organization rather customer trade association Having worked AMA 11 years now have seen years insurance proposals submitted some two dozen insurance companies have also seen years no insurance company would touch us Through it has Academy has stuck its members over long haul Today AMA strong sound position continue provide services its members want need mere insurance company provide members Liability Insurance coverage Medical Insurance through Accidental Death Dismemberment Policy thirdly Fire Theft Vandalism coverage three coverages have proven very beneficial modelers package cant matched anywhere Competition License subject has kicked around last few years AMA really needs some input item let mc hit some high points ask let members Executive Council know feel about possibility AMA will have Competition License available additional $5 fee entering rule book-sanctioned events would need have competitors license paying $5 annual fee license would receive special license identifying person competitor two issues Cabane newsletter contains mle updates tips strong possibility competition license would also appropriate FAI sporting license Competitors would also automatically receive AMA rule book beginning cycle nutshell up react Grand Opening previously mentioned membership kit mail writing items included mailing family pass Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying facility Indiana June 13-14 Save pass Place windshield will have express entry membership parking privileges closer flying area Grand Opening See odel Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 J Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm Central8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Venniont DISTRICT REPORT IDo n Krafff District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 817 834-8248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St EsseoJct VT05452 MC McGoffin 8 Rohinson St Houhan ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thomposo 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Boti Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avon CT 06001 Freqaescy Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstoes Mills MA02648 Executive Council meeting have just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 may wonder California picked instead Reston meetings moved around country give modelers chance attend meeting held same time IMS progress meeting open time 400 pm modelers express opinions ask questions seems lot unrest lately regarding some decisions made Council However 400 pm nine members present three people comments Apparently modelers concerned enough express opinions hesitant person Below brief recap some topics discussed will covered other parts magazine 1 Leader membership past applied CD rating automatically became leader member As now will CD oniy must apply leader nsenbership separately Current CDs will sent form must complete wish remain leader member Watch mail information 2 Video tape tape will distributed chartered clubs no cost will produced entitled am AMA 3 A discussion held program help clubs purchase property Financial assistance will given backing loans banks letter credit 4 A proposal presented California modeler represented several clubs have AMA purchase parcel land have local modelers develop flying site 5 The Muncie property development nearly schedule next site started will part Control Line area will fees use facility admission will charged museum necessary maintenance property repairs due vandalism Apparently fair amount damage done museum items some theft library material Reston hope modelers Westover Nationals Work proceeding schedule entry forms now available competitor last year should already have form desire work Nationals contact Chip Smith AMA HQ form work four days will receive earned membership Communication has considerable question over such things insurance signing waiver statement year change dues etc Please take time read various columns Model Aviation nearly questions can answered RC Unlimited Races reported races previous column time did have results expect aware results now However did notice winner use glow engines engines 18 Mokis Davis Model Products Milford Connecticut saw airplane action engines good Other sizes available Maine Model Expo Its time year again Expo will beheld Augusta Maine Armory March 21-22 1992 Transmitter checking will available Saturday will fee service probably $5 per transmitter Geoff Styles AMA HQ staff will attending Mike Marchand may remember Mike young man stricken leukemia operation during December 1991 appeared doing very well now have report Mike passed away end 1991 father called let know unfortunately home talk him have very little information have able contact him yet condolences Mikes family 1992 MAINE MODEL CLUP EXPO MARCH 21-22 1992 Augusta Maine Armory *Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Staff *District Meeting *Sem i nars * Hobby Shop Booths *Model Displays *Awards *Transmitter Checking -- $5 Fee *AMA Pins & Patches Available PLAN TO ATTEND April 1992 93 Mold 15 18 engines used Unlimited Races appear similar qutuncc RC Flyers Inc Middletown Rhode Island arc celebrating 25th year existence Left right Secretary Scott Graham President John Means Safety Committee Chairman Bill Hoffman former President Jerry Browe Jerry presenting John Means AMA Special Award Appreciation hours work towards club improvements 4 New Yorl New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT oe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Browe 52 FW PSOS Box 2135 APO 09123 Geor9e Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 1253B Wes Decas B5 Riverside fIr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Juxchkos 7 Evergreen Ave NOW Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicote NY 13760 Freqasecy Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 just returned first Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California very impressed efficiency proceedings well accomplishments would difficult describe observations recommend member attend EC meeting spectator will prove enlightening informative minutes meeting will published ModelAviation should recognize John Byrne 18 years served great dedication District VP am pleased report congratulate John received Fellow award EC meeting proud him has offered help new capacity God knows need help can get Just remember guys out Often subject Quickie 500 surfaces conversation following article written Angelo Dc Fillipo describing experiences Quickie 500 Got Started Quickie 500 Racing have building flying Radio Controlled airplanes some 15 years now spending lot spare time instructing just plain sport flying funny thing happened way field last spring seems lost mind least appears way lot old flying buddies Sometime during cold winter months came across kit bad purchased few years back Flight Line Scat Cat plans looked harmless enough foam wing simple box-type fuse must have taken least weeks worth free time build cover put old four-channel radio stuck K&B 40 up front seemed pretty harmless Well wasnt until first thaw discovered wrong could isnt first time Ive wrong just ask wife first flight hooked didnt know sure named kit right its agile cat have ever seen can scat first speed coupled planes ability respond seems too much contend throttle back transforms pussycat Landing breeze rock steady predictable After few flights speed aircraft becomes acceptable really didnt take long become comfortable Well thats really got trouble see started think about what plane designed forIts racing aircraft dont know about reasons attracted RC flying first place fighter plane mystique visions WW 11-type aircraft banking around pylons speeds beyond comprehension close enough ground touch engines roaring loud dont really hear feel unmistakable roar Rolls Royce Merlin talk about prop noise would bend needle dB meter Owning real thing out question opted next best alternative building flying RC versions Looking back relatively happy just sport-flying plane now have imagine pylons out field Now Im racing flying flat level 100 ft trying turn dime Normally sport fly guys will tell plane straight level path five seconds figure something wrong either plane Now seems fly imaginary course naturally guys asking questions feel right' stomach upset' Headache maybe flu Well Ill show guys What know Cant see Im practicing Practicing what Well started talking old friend George Brown owner local hobby shop nationally recognized hobbyist competitor engine builder Like sport fliers thought competition intriguing still bit frightening George knew club Colts Neck New Jersey trying generate interest Quickie 500 putting few races geared beginner rules very simple Q-500 airplane powered Fox 40 ABC Quickie engine Master Airscrew 9 x 6 prop club would provide fuel event Seemed like just what looking Getting engine prop no problem after airplane investment required really wouldnt put much dent old budget hard part getting up courage actually compete Now have competed fun flys before racing something have never done before Heck have never seen race before next step little devious Once have equipment plane engine radio etc still missing very important thing need caller function caller launch plane start race run side call turns pylon #1 Sounds easy enough now comes devious part have beg crawl plead sometimes bribe con some poor unsuspecting friend madness appears misery really does love company Yott see got pal Lenny caller managed get two planes ready big day managed show up early register take trim flight What happened day will remember rest life Luckily didnt have fly first heat could watch and hoped learn heat called must admit nervous found myself standing out middle course engine running up full power waiting start Once airplane breaks ground youre racing hands shaking whole body trembling adrenalin kicks inwhat rush fly course What appears simple go fast turn left almost impossible first two laps Im over sky Im making corrections high school typing class jaw hurts clenching teeth have can try remember way left never mind up down fourth lap heart attack would welcome Poor Lenny trying calm mc down yelling ear go left no right too high too low bring closer etc etc Lap five plane does full roll around pylon three recover looping Dont ask just seemed like right thing Lap six other three planes beat have completed required ten laps trying land refuse quit Somehow manage complete heat land Im nerved tip can hardly stand Lenny retrieved plane walked back pits No words can explain closest can come say complete brain failure No time relax catch breath Lenny up next heat have launch call him back line engines screaming awaiting start look back Lenny waving cant hear anything over engine say What three four times three fottr times waves back now becomes clear still have touch brain failure see instead watching flag man starts race looking Lenny poor guy telling let plane go saying What Continued next nonrlx 94 Model Aviation Angelo DeFillipo sport flying P-Si led him Quickie 500 Gerry Mizelle President Lakeland RC tries being helper Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Assaciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Denbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceordlnalor John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 As tong AMA continues grow its current rate positive programs can generated membership An example occured January Executive Council meeting program unveiled will assist local clubs purchase own flying fields plan simple club has partial payment flying site Academy will willing cosign letter credit club Will program available clubs present Applications will evaluated small number sites will developed within first year plan proves successful initiative money will directed toward effort club interested such effort contact AMA Headquarters soon possible regional flying site AMA members being considered central California goes well environmental studies financial plans modelers area can look forward site next fall moneys necessary will come national organization plan requires local financial development nianagement first regional sites District Ill should begin develop regional site plan Does anyone want help AMA spends too much time money competition nothing day-to-day modelers Although statement highly debatable Executive Council considering creation competition license Everyone enters sanctioned activity would assessed $5 annual fee increased revenue would pay yearly copies rule book bi-ycarly rules update in-person contest board meetings other items assist competitor Council would appreciate opinions related issue Please take time express desires FCC currently looking allocated frequencies attempt disperse favorable manner Whether realize other concerns would like have some frequencies willing spend large sums money order Academy its legal counsel attending meetings Washington represent protect us local modeler can help utilizing frequencies allotted Any club still flying jttst frequencies hurting everyone 1991 frequency plan worksPlease use Al Richt member Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia has moved Tennessee Club members recognized service presenting him autographed picture Airtronics radio system AVP Dave Ellis provided picture Al Hillbillies Another New Years event held Northmoreland RC Clubs field near Greensburg Pennsylvania Harry Silvis picture exemplifies beautiful day Wingmasters Dayton Dhio welcomed New Year Fourth Annttal Freeze Fly Thirty-five planes least pilots provided basis Dayton Doily News feature article club continues fine effort public awareness Jeff Shawhan snapped picture below As flying season approaches attempt initiate safer quieter ways flying field save will probably own See Toledo April 1992 95 Al Richi Hillbillies Northmoreland R/C Club Dayton Wingmasters Honors The Baltimore Area Soaring Society has very active club northern part District IVdedicated art Soaring club also strong advocate Electric flight arc some members flying Electrics BASS conducted first-ever sanctioned contest 1991 however members have active competition quite few years Growth continuing club flying site problems also becoming matter some concern Noise concem continued development creating threat encroachment Public relations always important considers flying sites area Baltimore Area Soaring Society excels surely alone Maryland respect club did receive award December 17 1991 points up acceptance efforts Maryland Governor William Donald Shaefer awarded club Governors Citation Excellence recognition active participation school-based education program designed teach local elementary age children about principles flight aviation Congratulations eltib members Individuals Baltimore area interested Soaring Electric flight should contact BASS President Steve Pasierb 21 Redare Court Baltimore MD 21234 information Obituary Another model aviation pioneers has passed away Mr Leo Weiss well known 1930s 1940s modeling expertise Mr Weiss native Brooklyn attended Massachusetts Institute Technology graduated degree aeronautical engineering University Michigan worked aviation pioneer William Lear developing unmanned aircraft early RPV went form company much involved aircraft instrumcntation worked several fuel quantity gaging systems aircraft Air Force Leo still active AMA member also member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club stirvived wife Mildred Weiss daughter three sons Flying sites Several clubs district actively searching new flying site generally some success often lengthy process times leaves club no place use period weeks months makes very critical situation can cause club break up lose members problem clubs fail take good look future area Complacency can deadly comes site number reasons site may lost Some can quite sudden have nothing clubs operating procedures such things property being sold otherwise disposed like government property land fills etc Some areas may seem permanent yet might sure would believe today talk rewriting wetlands laws could very well invalidate usage type property Construction rezoning almost type can prove disaster Residential property worse properties come tinder noise restriction zoning can mean ban due perceived noise Most situations can anticipated should absolutely prepare problems advance Quite often noise question can resolved through active sound reduction programs other questions usually say will forced move wait until notice given begin search new site sign problem get new site lined up might worth actually have operational well advance move before time up old site have statements made column Geoff Styles column others telling help available surprising thing take advantage assistance know help available will work see results have correspondence says benefit Early search should contact AMA Headquarters materials will apply situation Beyond possible have District VP District AVPs Headquarters personnel attend meetings local officials required Much way material documentation experience benefit Use 1992 prospect outstanding active season appears certain year Newsletters conversation indicate should able satisfy whatever desires may have almost class aeromodeling growing number clubs finding practice organized activity certain way get involved knowledgeable about sport Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Aerobatics increase district areas Electric Soaring Giant models greatest gains being made Electric being boosted availability better motors kits batteries make much easier have success enjoy quieter category flight can course get serious competition Electric isnt enough keep ocetipied within District can always take advantage several major events within reasonable distance of AMA Muncie site belongs its members Acadcmy management staff anxious see what being done will grand opening ceremony planned activities introduce site trip Muncie can made day almost anywhere district great opportunity group take part event have opportunity bring along something fly well site developed will provide opportunities use members throughout Eastern/Central United States Another event being held relatively close year Nationals Westover AFB Massachusetts also June couple weeks earlier recent years should prove well attended have made plans now go should take step very soon overall good site other activities family close proximity site Coming up first weekend June annual Timonium MidAtlantic Trade Show Timoniom Maryland has growing event will continue improve year Again nearest expo anyone District IV As usual AMA will answer questions offer services may require Plan stopping booth June month people start summer activities exceedingly well filled will local events also occupy weekends Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia RT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Antedate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 14101 060-935h Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23805 Rick Christoph 1348 Cam~and Dr Harrisonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rieker Dr Mechanicoville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27512 Scatty Moyer 11 Drcbard Lane Wilmington DE 19800 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27026 Freacency Ceerdlnatar Paul Yacobacci 5408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 10101 488-5086 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans News flash couple new developments through AMAs Council appears AMA will soon buy property California used flying field several AMA clubs thc area idea can translated intcntion also buy least piece property other Districts United States also California District X District V almost large District X second biggest AMA As elected representative will push immediately Council consider flying field District threshold question would model airplane fliers benefited What best location flying field owned AMA members use Florida comes mind first because many clubs Florida could field located would benefit fliers Sixteen 25 acres something size What think Dont stay background crab later come forward express yourself District land purchase idea now another breakthrough AMA chartered club process buying piece land model flying purposes AMA will under proper circumstances extend club letter credit tip 1/2 actual value land itself help financing Karl Hensel District V Associate VP Meridian Mississippi wants remind last weekend May having two-day District V Fly-In Karl arranging details facilities Write Karl Hensel Rt 4 Box 264 Meridian MS 39305 Dont forget what mentioned last month live District V want new AMA Rule Book write will mail free Speaking Karl Hensels forthcoming District V Fly-In below Rudy Miller secretary Karls club Rtidy beside finely detailed Navy Fighter flies very well Meet Karen Blair Florida Branden Model Flyers Club Tom Cimino iniportant Contest Director says Karen club member excellent flier Warren Heinfeld president the Southern Eagle Squadron famous 90member club Fruitland Park Florida wants meet Kay Gajentan built club fly panel holding daughter Jessica Husband Erwin shown designed panel panel keeps everybody straight flying field club have ever seen allows ladies help run things successful Thanks nice picture Warren thc nationally famous writer Dave VTO' Linstrum holding little Martin MO-I Coconut airplane flies indoors wins wiib everywhere Flights minute 13 seconds uncommon weighs 2 oz Soon after smiling pix snapped Daves btiddy Millard Wells soundly thrashed him Pistachio Scale Contest Daves own design Daves own plans Whether smile stirvived toy airplane beating tin known snap Lee Webster Rtrss Timmons holding Russs 36-S Chamber Maid 1938 flies Free Flight weighs 160 grams rubber band inside Russ big promoting FAC movement area April 1992 97 V Alabama Florida Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / Souih Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 12051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoizewicz 3629 Rd Driando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 15t12 Vein SI. Gibsonelle Ft 33534 Gostavo Diaz E-t2 Frailsi Gasynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Sjbany MS 38852 Kad Hense RR 4 Box 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Ctradeston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Box 337 Daphne AL 36528 Didi PsOon 765 Bailey Brook Cirde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryrrran 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrsa GA 38082 Tersy Rimerl 367 Grange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1008 Sycamore Mandresler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnie Fields Boo 1063 Stridriand Rd. Inrerladren FL 32148 Telephone 19041 884-2517 Tom Morris Secretary-Treastirer nationally heralded PAMPA organization CL Acrobatics Contest Director last falls Alabama Acrobatic Championships sent flyer Fort McClellan Contest So guess what showed tip Pictured above Dennis Crabtrey Dothan Alabama son Denny age 13 Dennis holding 1951 Kinguter Old Time Stunt event Everybody saw having good time So has Tom pictured left got mouth wide open Maybe because District VP showed tip thc contest inois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT1 REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 4031C 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Bus 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N 0raee Norndge IL 60656 Gaiv Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Mancie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 Soath Fraezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 180612111 St Bedford iN 47421 DickTaylor 7929Jetferson Kansas City M064114 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St HigQinuville MO 64037 Heme 816564-2461 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-776 time read winter may have come cold weather good building season has already started can just keep crashing itll go much better its time get Out skis warm clothes make trip field during winter good charge old batteries will make day much better dont like cold better Dress warmly said t thought traveled enough Cheetah year took look log book discovered tve logged nearly 100 hours AMA travel Thats ten months Whew no wonder didnt have time anything home trips made car well year best travel since Ive VP As reminder its time tell what have planned 1992 50 can make effort come see Ill bet have already made some trips time see column print get info now Times wastin received final vote election Im afraid 80 approve being Council As see Im doing good job could Ill keep 80 votes someone else mind begin term Council dont see votes some other person see failure part problem dont have foggiest idea what did have write votes Maybe can give hint would appreciated try please much reasonably can Thank goes out took time vote election appreciated want know about AMA stand financially td strongly suggest go back previous issues read excellent array columns produced Vince Mankowski Dave Brown Theyre excellent source truth about AMA read myself Lets look some fine photos sent some first photo comes Jerry Worden last months column told Stan Thompson received Superior Service Award Below Stan being presented award 98 Model Aviation Liar Will I&V rLcr }tlt till arrlrnW Inc cirutr mr nrc urprrarrcu auarruorrcu thu dUUCU KrU Mooseheart Illinois school kids babics high school seniors project International Moose Lodge school must quite setup Anyway first photo fleet Darwin family took Mooseheart show would complete Hying lawnmowers Lets g urwin family round applause efforts make kids little bit happier Hes got vote next two ace regular contributor column Rex Welbaum Evansville Indiana Rex pillars Evansvilles fine RC clttb sent along photos craft add enjoyment Rex also sent along copies clubs new membership manual copy Indianas magazines featured club its articles fellas ball quite bit locally keep themselves publics eyes think its paid off well new flying site have great Well thats about month Ive pulled almost completed Pitts S-2 down storage quit some time ago Its time add fleet Besides need storage room completed projects Ijust added fleet nice back shop again Enough stow. seems like spring may closing us secd catalogs have arrived inevitably warm photos flowers trees seem Today nearly 12 stuff looks better Christmas cards Only few days ago sunny California course browncolored sky Los Angeles sorry sight trip doctor necessary clear lungs never fails nail whenever spend few days am now current full-sized aircraft After hiatus nearly eight years took lot will-power frustration solve rudder/pedal coordination problem Must age trying too hard slipping seat back notch made work again Now have eyes Avid Flyerit comes large box too Maybe later year have just received notice resignation Assistant VP Boyd Bowdish activities changing Boyd has pillar help Minneapolis area has pushed activities Association several years have chewed area national problems together have very large gap fill districts officer positions During coming months will talking several suggested replacements will also need visit area personal discussion have other suggestions please call write newsletters have requests help editors quite few new names too As keep repeating people unsung heroes club deserve special attention fellow club members have covering ways celebrating New Year Astro Wings Wisconsin great time mild weather Scott Orten sent some text club large turnout its event seems developing quite rally visited Flying Aces Flint meet local restaurant along several wives family members very pleasant evening got club hat collection sipped coffee great social/flying club now swap shop season really look forward meeting discussing AMA club topics Keep mind help available district have several frequency monitors use ICOM 7000s spectrum analyzer table-top display has booked steadily have two clubs events Literature available free AMA HQ handing Out mall shows such events Okay am carpet again quaint spelling must realize Welsh heritage college English translated Americanese typed foreign computer well work out However Chesaoiog spelled way Two big steps taken last weekend Pasadena Executive Council meeting First got go-ahead trial' assist clubs purchase own fields Iwill writon secoy planlan purelevelop rith reserdues So AMA lS Out working hard sites Next weekend will representing EC Frequency Committee meeting will extremely important several reasons FCC has already passed ruling could make receivers unusableso arc chasing waiver RC receivers Thank goodness experts monitor FCC actions Meanwhile keep buildingmodels dreams l 1992 99 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdioh6410Glen Prjtasursnce Coardinatar Joseph M Hats 5304 En Assaciate Vice Presidents Don Bentlield 1440 West Minnehalta Ave St Paul MN 55104 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeil Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Moho 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1604 Huetinotos Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pont ax MI 48054 Frequency Ceardinaters Westi Bob Stoma 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 tush Bert Kelly PD Box3900l Redford MI 48239 CD Don Riggins laying down rules MISS Michigan International Soaring Society Open meet Photo Bob Hatmaker Joe Parrish recieves kit Iowa Sundusters recognition long service Denny Goodrich photo Attendees Romeo Area RC Club Christmas Banquet Loss Friend EA Till 1928-1991 AMA 9822 passed away November 22 1991 after extremely long courageous battle cancer Ed known outstanding Free Flight competitor Contest Director Most true friend rcspect Ed also long-standing member Fort Planesman Free Flight Club final fly off max highest District 8 Free Flight News months column written Russ Snyder District 8 Free Flight Contest Board Member Free Flight activity within District 8 very active Junior participation strong following report Russ really shows much activity Free Flight Free Flight activity District 8 1991 contest season ranged early May through late October sanctioned competition being hosted Lone Star State exception Tulsa Glue Dobbers 42nd annual meet held Perry Oklahoma early August following data provided Bob Hanford CD said contest blessed good weather strong thermals led several lost models DTd kept going Other models given last rites well Robert Dunham II continued have shut-off problems A/B Motovator Bobs next flight far spectacular crash contest Instant kit However Robert flew Greenhead 19-powered Spacer 11 times Saturday 10 maxes two First places Gas Nostalgia edging Out Bob Combs Grand Champion Award Young Jeff Fedor bested field Mulvihill becoming first Junior take home High-Time Perpetual Trophy Jeff also bumped out dad take Third Open l/2A Gas Pyramid Acres Jim Summersett Tn-City came away both AMA high-time high-time Gas Power Awards Fort Worth Planesmen conducted two contests major 16th Annual Labor Day Regional Championships Free Flight portion held new location within local area Jeff Fedor Robert Dunham II won Junior Senior/Open Championship honors respectively Tn-City Flyers sponsored couple real super contests Free Flight Teams 10th Annual July 6-7 meet record 142 event entries 45 contestants real Texas shoot-out developed C-Gas between Marvin Mace Mark Valerius John Irwin Mary won C-Gas time 1482 seconds giving him high-time AMA Power award feat plus First D-Gas Fifth AGas beat out field coveted high-point championship honors Attesting good wcathcr first ten places 23 entries BGas maxed-out Bucket Johnson Alabama beat out Russ Snyder tie fly-off win event Dave Platt came Palm Bay Florida edge out Mr Summersctts Criss Cross Ramrod Nostalgia Houston modelers did very well Mark Valerius winning A-Gas Fred Pedreia taking both FAI combo small field Coupe P-30 020R Electric event Reid Simpson organized conducted Seventh Annual Autumn Cup October 12-13 Jim Bradley Orlando Dan Tracy Seattle traveled Seguin compete Americas Cup part FAI semi-final Team Trials Needless say Bradley won FlA Glider Ed Williamson El Paso won FlB Wakefield Henry Spence Reid Simpson tied honors FtC Power Jim Troutman set new FlC Junior record Erie Schmoekel both made United States Junior Power Team Looks like Daddy Troutman may herding cows again Also young Jeff Fedor earned slot US Junior Free Flight Team Glider Rubber Mark Valerius won new popular FlJ event along Open AMA Gas Open AMA Gas event real fun event Free Flight model flown rounds utilizing FAI engine run/flight time rules last sanctioned meet season 15th Annual Free Flight Team Challenge Tn-City won seven points followed Houston three points Fort Worth two points Guess thats now Check Six Russ Snyder Free Flight Contest Board Member as Cliff Cloud Climbers conducted two contests May 1991 meet held old Pyramid Acres site Don Dc Loach Senior Competitor taking high-point honors fall two day event club obtained use American Truck Driving Schools facility Prairie Hill east Waco site obtained through efforts Bob Combs vast improvement over 100 Model Aviation Arkansas / Louroana New Meoco Oklahoma Texas IEhE DISTRICT REPORT VEIl Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chock Andraka 605 Mark NE AlbuquerOse NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Ciyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glees Gresens 10224 Kenine Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 BitI Kimbro 2105 Wood Si Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Price Vailey Liole Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Nnrmas OK 73072 AMA Dispisy Ceerdisator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgetne Ariington TX 76018 Frequency Ceordisaters INorthI doe DuMond 1830 Ckey Chase Carroitos TX 75006 Soothl Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pasn Austin TX 78737 Ed Till wife Barbara Winners Tn-City Free Flight teams 10th Annual meet L-R back row Richard Haas Don DeLoach Faust Parker Bill Shaw John ODwyer Rochette Reinarz John Irwin George Aldrich Mary Mace Fred Pearce L-R front row Bob Loeffler Jason Haas Russ Snyder Charles Bruce Jim Summersett Reid Simpson Mark Valerius Dave Platt North Dakotas new AVP note Loren Moen Hello Allow mc introduce myself name Loren Moen recently appointed AVP North Dakota am 37 years old wifes name Cheryl have 2 children Jeremy 13 Lindsay 9 am self-employed electrician interest modeling began back farm growing up brother Arlyn started flying Control Line early 60s also flew Free Flight few years have RC nearly 25 years am still learning year have hard-to-take crashes over years have grown love hobby ever would like thank Russ Miller past years leadership North Dakotas AVP would like wish him good luck District IX VP am sure will serve us well look forward serving needs modelers North Dakota invite suggestions promoting hobby model aviation Please feel free call time Thank Kansas report Don Moden AVP Dodge City Kansas summer 1991 Fun Fly Some wind tried interrupt flying however RC pilots managed ay clubs Out western Kansas know put great fun-fly Keep up good work Nebraska news Tom Boyd AVP Tom Boyd Husker Hi little run down activities passed along Thanks greatly know theres silent ones out Mid America RC Pattern held July Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Skylarks Great time great weather great people fliers thanked judges fine job praise just easy scoring Skylarks gave particular note special help two callers used pencil paper hand signals assist deaf pilot fly first Pattern event Wonderful Grand Island Modelers participated Grand Island Air Show demo flying mall display Coors Silver Bullet held Fun Fly August 25 30 pilots 71 planes great time some considerable amount rckitted matcrial left blowing wind Fremont Frontier Flyers RC Club held Labor Day Fun Fly joined Control Line Club demo display during John C Fremont Days Now qonsidering building float next year about clipped wing C-5 newest club Loop Valley Flyers showing great organizational promise wide participation Great going fellows put display radio problems prevented flying North Loop Popcorn Days have invited join Rotary Club fundraiser report rvas Bob McClure Lincoln Area Soaring Society held its June Open rained Out Saturday Sunday greeted lifted spirits numerous flights Good times abundant 19 Sailplanes including four electric-powered Pilots Iowa Kansas Nebraska Community Center children treated Glider building Fun involved August continuous dawn-to-dttsk fly attempted Winds did help made until 200 pm six hours 15 minutes winch battery problems coincided put break things After restart two hours luck ran out broken winch lines disastrous crashes ending day report Bob Pratt Hasting Skylarks newsletter Larks Lip reads like summer disaster rekitting everything club does Night flys week rolls loops touch-and-goes long aircraft last Ive seen RD Combat start wrong end streamer club also participated float dunking Fly put North Platte Thunderbirds reported two-day one-night event unsurpassed delight Lynn Elsiner Crete again hosted years relaxed Fly reuniting fliers Nebraska Iowa Kansas shown tinder wing Burdett Flodmans Cuib Stromsburg Don Svoboda provided bubble-gum drop kids Conclusion April District IX gets adrenaline going Summer flying just around corner Hope see possible model fly-ins during coming months Keep AVPs informed times places Thought month right can afford keep tempers wrong cant afford District Niie Times l 1992 101 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska Noflh Dakota South Dakota Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tam Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8627W 81st Cir Arvada CD 80005 Laren Moee607E Vera Bottinesa ND 58318 DanModeo4lOHartSalina K567401 Jim Rickettn 516S Cloadas Siosnialls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 ColumbineCasper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/a Radia Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CD 80226 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening 3031936-3266 Loren Moen conversations him another member Executive Council mentioned figured out mindset District Ten VP mindset operating Regional Center said picked off recorded message comes you dial district phone number 916 961MODS message goes like AMA District Ten Regg Keyawa line Take time ya want horn Ill get back ya flash Unfortunately flash sometimes runs few days message list never less 30 calls day calls running lengthy discussions have since explored mind Council members thoughts conclusion hes right AVP Brian Nelson refers visionary hope right also Before became VP seen pain clubs losing model flying facilities also seen clubs diminish brink extinction have therefore adopted policy dedicated term creation protection flight sites now seems lot minds eye could materializing would appear Council about make District Ten explicitly California recipient first ever district regional flying facility What opportunity District Ten following presentation accepted will have first-ever regional site will have opportunity write book regional sites located built maintained Property Acquisition Development Committee currently formulating plan regions will selected receive such grants Perhaps following may help area envision District Ten miniature AMA just company-owned site seven Visalia will center three sites California site Nevada Arizona Utah Hawaii envision just company-owned sites stated above also solid program financial aid clubs throughout District improvements existing sites Im sure sounds like 20year plan damn well might plan feel can achieved lot less time 20 years such plan might ask respond thing makes possible what have common thoroughly enjoy love place make capitol investment first thing comes mind What will investment return Because modeling AMA membership result having place fly would appear sites good investment can made does take consideration fact often proper investments real estate will time yield substantial retums next question might would such vigorous plan financed number ways Dues surcharge professional fund-raising campaigns two come mind Plans havent explored club matching funds longrange financing example $250000 will buy 260 acres Visalia would downpayment $50000 buy six sites other locations Would surcharge $2 per District Ten member take care mortgage payment sites Will membership take care improvements Yes yes yes Would membership knowing approximately sites would object increase dues Council can no longer think terms modeling must think terms mangement micro-management o day-to-day affairs Headquarters rather general guidance meeting competition meeting competition FAI Pylon Pattern similar rather competition rival company opportunity start similar rival company company would supply insurance would guard monitor frequencies would develop competition would publish magazines have others will tell what would would assist modelers buy build maintain flying sites great pleasure introduce some real organizers headed Gary Hover May add District management organization could better hands Management Organization Team Front row left right Bob Meyers Jack Thomas Marvin Quales Ralph Hopkins Phil Hill John Drow Standing left right Fred Sattler Howard Cole Philip Hunt Harlen Collins Gary Hover VP Max Whilson George Gillburg Joe Minatta Marshall Searcy would take next years worth column space reprodttcc text District Ten Regional Site Study includes Project Committee Project Setting Project Description Planning Issues Project Management Noise Project Implementation Summary Exhibits through P Site Location Map Site Vicinity Map Site Plan Phased Development Plan Biological Study Proposal Flood Zone Aerial Map Frequency Assignment Noise Level Reference Sound Levels Map Summary Cost Estimated Annual Budget Field Rules Letters Support just headings monster study accomplished monster leader Gary Hover Gary stimmed up following concept Regional site District Ten both big step AMA giant step modeling continued loss adequate flying sites modeling commttnity AMA bond needs begin planning future Much National Hot Rod Association has done AMA mtist catalyst acquiring regional class sites District Ten badly needs kind support nationwide Let District Ten model working through monumental tasks required obtain necessary approvals branch Out other critical areas modeling community implement subsequent sites way will able ensure safe continued enjoyment sport much love Visalia site within 35 hours both Los Angeles basin San Francisco Bay Area site would location North-South challenges participants both regions meeting convenient central location State Highway 99 major freeway connects both mega population areas within 10 minutes field Daily commuter airlines major airports California service Visalias Municipal Airport seven miles away Major airline service Fresno 40 miles north AMAs contribution seen one-time deal exception funds pledged District Ten budgets District Ten Site Selection Committee invites anyone interested visit site see themselves development opportunity exists Central California Bravo Gary damn torpedoes Dear Rcgg Last time saw you up sticks running election read about high-tech stuff power clubs nothing about up So thotight no else will Ill write Propbusters basically low-key group btit run annual Sullivan contest four-stroke contest about three months later Theres lotta guys up dont know few build really big planes enclosed snapshot Ernie Bean third Bristol F-2B scratch project classified cost lumber would make someone rich 10 ft 32 lb its real bear fly drag Its powered 32 Kawasaki Rich Irwin PK Products Sorry theres no posed piettires pretty girls stuff Leon de Lisle Bristol Way go Leon Well get back up Ukiah somehow Hasta Iciego Regg 102 Model Aviation X Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95808 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Asueclate Vice Prestdents Marc M Karpewich 576W Center Lagan UT 84321 Betty Stream 3723 Suewden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91 Ott Frequency Ceerdlnaters George Steiner 2238 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161362-1962 Eloy Marez 2t26 W Nortliwood Santa Ass CA 92704 last couple days last few year have some saddest year filled grimly overflowing similar news last week two very nice guys Kevin Collins Bob Petro both lost fights cancer Kevin Collins known everyone flies Free Right district fly RC Gliders Seattle area deeply involved model aviation group volunteer officers District XI Free Flight Contest Board member contest organizer Contest Director someone could count help Out Among othcr things worked hours keep 60-acre site near Redmond use Free Flight Soaring pilots deeply involved competition competitors innate drive perfection drive paid off 1983 beset Open A-l Towline Glider record incredible 5739 record may never broken doesnt mean always serious Kevin infectious grin remarkable joyous laugh always shared secrets other fliers quick give beginner needed help direction Along way made hundreds friends including hearts go out wife Joan children family choose send remembrance wish send name AMA Scholarship fund Kevin 39 found last themml peace Bob Petro modeler almost 40 years During time hed done about kind modeling existed Free Right Control Line RC founded clubs took office possible Contest Director judge both flight static Pattern flier Scale builder flier Scale Masters finalist instructor pilot photographer columnist Bob lived number different spots recently lived Coeur dAlene area interests seemed have settled Scale direction over last few years Bob published particularly Scale R/C Modeler descriptions photographs various scale contests Hes also pictures words used column recently February 1992 issue Bob positive force scale modeling will missed did lot modeling modelers Personally will miss Bob Kevin because friends Both suffered now both peace Lloyd Knerr president Cocur dAlcne Aero-Modeling Society wrote Dave Baxter fellow CAMS modeler Lloyds father-inlaw passed away early December after extended illness Lloyd wrote can tell brightest time Dave involvement RC CAMS Im sure join sending Daves wife Jonnie family deepest condolences Speaking CAMS oldest gatherings District will happen April 5 CAMS Annual Symposium takes place North Idaho College Coeur dAlene Right about now should have pictures 91 version Pine Hollow Nationals during event cut out chance taking pictures nobody offered either What Pine Hollow water-based contest put Sky Knights Portland Oregon held by/on/over lake resort near Wamic eastem slopes Mount Hood measuring device its major part contest scene district contest entrants challenge other fliers ability aircraft equipment luck Its like Plat 1 held Sutherlin fly-in few low-key events Pine Hollow replete splash-andgoes loops rolls spins bomb drops whatever else latest CD has figured Out test strength both airframe pilot year 48 contestants signed up weather turned bad just 36 contestants actually tried Well let quote Flight Line communication forum Portland Sky Knights edited Malt Shields Matt tum quoted Mr Allen Poinsctt Director Marketing Stream Inc RC Seaplane kits floats Mr Poinsett has attended other water-based events around country level competition skill pilots event both pilots builders competent have ever seen guys put great contest better show Since contestants come over Northwest just points Out what great bunch have up Matt went point out 11 planes flew Scale aircraft four top 10 First Fourth Sixth Tenth Scale aircraft Special kudos lrcz Jim Weaver CD Vein Ahlberg job well done unusual aircraft list Jerry Holcornbs tn-motored Supermarine Air Yacht Matt Shields Ron Caspells Aichi 16c floatplanes Paul Weston Ed Westwoods 1/4-scale test-bed version FullScale Sea Era lifted Alex Vogel editor T-Bird Screech newsletter Big Sky Thunderbirds Its also noted shovel snow clear path off runway please smooth down piles snow makes difficult planes equipped skis Quoted exactly originally typed unnamed source about interrelationships club Instructor Program Unfortunately may never do-able club gave old school try. spent hours would like admit develop publish great Right Training Manual thought tried get some folks together discuss implement program ran smack ego/turf/control battle just wouldnt believe old dont way Im going team bit idea benefit newcomers make heroes out instructors couldnt get consensus start setting up Instructors Basic Qualifications standard.and things got stickier Anyway norhistg really got accomplished froms Clubs viewpoint Im sure few beginners Club just disappointed am program never got underway Hmmm Snort News publication Precision Acrobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA short losing its editor last three years Phil Granderson will new editor Phil isnt stranger Control Line enthusiasts District XI Interestingly enough Stunt News published Don MeClave CL competitor civic leading lights Portland area also very nice person editor Free Flight Joomol Chris Weinrich Chris doing fine job too consider number others involved magazines say columnists realize district has enormous effect affairs modeling Dale Moore has outfit called Three Mens Models somewhere downstate near coast friend looking getting models Pattern birds Hope successful hope producing items hobby district successful Heres teaser things come year Seattle Radio Aero Club puts show Lake Ballinger show its appreciation right fly off lake smack middle town Bill Westphal coordinates things sent words pictures get pictures month first photo shows pit area some Iliers some spectators taking rays action next picture looks toward flying site lake shows attendees area wtts tocredibly crowded wonderful aircraft tremendously competent fliers Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters will have Helicopter Fun-Fly May 9-10 flying field same weekend annual Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede Fair should something whole family Mark Ewert Helicopter Board member will probably latest info Additional information can Carlos Gingeda 716 Hart Lane Walla Walla WA 99362 Also WWPT will probably hold swap shop some other weekends early May get yotrr good stuff ready l 1992 103 Ataska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 g 5031 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Dsrrett Andersen 132 15th Ave NW Great Fails MI 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaver WA 98684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 90518 Dsve Matlens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brsce Nelson 807 E Vicknbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Ssmeer WA 98390 Assistant Frequency coordinator Watson 130-145th Ave Beilense WA 98007 D & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr L MCC engine have inquiries article MCC engine other specific item mentioned column Much thrust correspondence either information engine will available have able answer individuals increasing number should contact inventor Fred Erickson Letters written Fred will also provide some encouragement getting engines production Discussion Fred indicates still some development required production engine real progress coming can contact him follows further information Mr Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Seminars least seminar Sound Model Aeronautics will held during Grand Opening Muncie times will posted event Planning just underway will opportunity attending opening see firsthand some methods benefits sound reduction An attempt also being made hold seminar during Toledo Show nothing firm this time event answers questions will available AMA booth myself others have problem drop let us know will Friday Saturday will doing some work Don Lowe RC World Orlando Florida several aspects subject will looking some problems large aircraft models work will consist straightforward dB readings one-third octave band readings both ground flight outcome should definitive data just problems solve modelers big aircraft category far away largest growth portion sport large engines have good exhaust systems lacking efficient propellers hope correct both conditions time engines big SuperTigre Moki class can equipped operate very quietly time bigger gasoline power units another question possible run quietly little difficult obtain material needed perform task hand another purpose work RC World hope able tape much activity put together video would available members clubs provide assist practices conducive retention flying sites later New products aircraft pictured built John Whitmore Connecticut Balsa Bugs Bubba Spiveys Lanier Stinger kit Power Quadra 62 muffler new Soundmaster Big Engine Muffler prototype Davis Diesel Development Inc muffler two in diameter 14 long seven oz weight installation also included Davis Iso-mounts Soundmaster tuned-pipe mount Running 22 prop someone commented takeoff sounded like high-speed window fan will available upcoming WRAM Show before read new type vibration isolation unit available large engines including sizes up six Cu obtained IMS Show Pasadena couple days ago havent opportunity photograph check unit yet what saw show should prove good unit will have some further information next month system package comes pre-formed metal parts two grades isolating material stiffness considerations necessary screws instructions system comes Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Arthur Cloutier owner designer unit Individuals making plans use isolator such need plan adding about 2 1/4 additional space engine installation does make bit difficult cases retrofit aircraft engine installation Input have promised input especially big aircraft installations hope have some next issue Model Aviation Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during lgg2 March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EAA Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 IMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MARCS Show Towson Maryland June 13 National Flying Site Grand Opening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachusetts June 27-28 IMAA Large Scale Model Fly-In Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EAA Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Championships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AA AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SINZE 1936 AL ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Worlds Largest Sp6rt Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Ah arrival spring weather begins warm grass turns green modelers flock flying field sharpen skills preparation up-coming fun flys rallies contests addition fun excitement enjoyed contestants events also provide excellent opportunity club gain publicity Publicity essential growth club sport Numerous important public relations goals can accomplished promoting events First publics awareness about sport organization increased recognition can very helpful speaking public officials private landowners about flying sites Second media coverage will help attract new members club An influx new people vital clubs survival Finally seeing hearing coverage event great morale booster members However process isnt simple organizing event waiting press arrive An article newspaper feature radio television result planning dedication hard work good idea form public relations committee handle coordination clubs publicity efforts committee should consist chairman member writing skills member photography skills should work clubs leadership target events newsworthy greater chance receiving coverage Such events could opening new flying site large regional contest demonstration held conjunction Veterans Day Armed Forces Day imaginative developing ways pitch event media Next committee should develop media mailing list contact names newspapers should include city editor sports editor aviation editor publication has television radio stations information should sent news director assignment editor important build relationships contacts will have sympathetic ear efforts public relations committee may want canvass club see members have friends neighbors work local newspaper radio television stations have begin building relationship press release announcing event should mailed contacts four six weeks prior event press release basic tool publicity campaign needs contain specific information about event What facts editor needs point essential provide contact name day evening phone number editor can always speak person information needed also important keep release brief no longer two pages Long drawn-out novels CONTINUED ON PAGE 90 ITwo Ists 1992 Nationals honor being first contestant register 1992 AMA Nationals goes Stewart Swanson Harrisburg Pennsylvania first workers volunteer help make happen Cliff Nancy Telford Bethesda Maryland 1992 Nationals dont begin until June 20 applications both contestants volunteer workers already pouring AMA Headquarters Nationals fly June 20-29 Dont wait get forms now relax concentrate practicing want become either contestant volunteer worker 1992 Nationals drop us line AMA Well send everything need get going Come meet best modelers America June Youll never know what great time Nationals until experience yourself ng Muncie national flying site near Muncie Indiana complete Final seeding grading will done spring AMA member may have unlimited use site until Grand Opening weekend June 1314 1992 June 15 member will able use site three times charge Upon completion three free uses will charge $5 per day $25 per calendar year site generally open AMA members except national international event scheduled During scheduled events will no open flying admission charges and/or restrictions will place cases entry site will restricted advance notice will appear AMA News section Please note site will reserved IMAA flyin June 20-21 will also reserved United States Outdoor Championships run NFFS September 2-7 Scale World Championships August 22-29 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Ofrector Operations Robert Vojalavek S Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee S Technical Director Bob Underwood troiler Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicls Felix Gora RFK&D April 1992 89 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 otticial position ot AMA Esecutive Council N just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California met conjunction IMS Trade Show could available discuss issues modelers District 10 Loren Nicholson Santa Ana sat meeting handed letter addressed several points concern following response Loren felt would general interest members Dear Loen appreciate thoughtful letter January 8 handed Council meeting Pasadena am very sorry didnt find time read until enroute home Maybe 37000-foot view will help perception respond am very happy Geoff Styles able helpful Miles Square issue fervent desire AMA can serve membership acquisition retention flying sites Geoff hired 1970s purpose Since time have continuing program flying site support Geoff allocated funds needs perform function Nothing basic modelers nice permanent flying site since disruptive influence aeromodeling loss good place fly concern identify need serve club way primary reason supporting national facility provide focus growth additional funds may provided acquisition flying sites trust successor will keep goal mind As know Council has approved proceeding plans develop District 10 flying site apparently will supported least 12 clubs area will used home field clubs will also available AMA members will eventually have facilities RC Control Line Free Right have some concern expenditure large sums money regional sites needed can afford have view worth terms members served per dollar invested feel loan guarantee program clubs approved Council Pasadena may helpful question clubs want purchase site Maybe clubs will want financial assistance Perhaps should also help clubs financially develop site acquired through long-term lease made available through government agencies Obviously would riskier investment merits some serious study regard move Headquarters Muncie have chosen because will permit efficient less costly operation total function will also allow us launch new programs unable Reston such symposia flight training technical research efficient operation Nationals place hold variety events realize will no longer nations capital will have easy communications Indiana counterpart FAA able function very well Oshkosh Wisconsin having potent influence aviation interests Washington DC knowledge Council does manage Headquarters day-to day affairs contact almost daily usually concerns matters procedure areas am directly responsible Council does set goals broad manner possible time time necessary clarify intent agree Council should meddle Headquarters affairs members hold us responsible what takes place Whenever possible Council takes extra day meetings planning brainstorming goal-settingand establishing new initiatives long-range planning 15 years before retiring R&D Wright-Patterson AFB very difficult try forecast future needs make plans years ahead doesnt mean shouldnt try Noise touchy subject talk members about Most say Dont specify national dB level let us deal local level thats approach realize national requirement industry slow respond simply market what think will sell modelers wont purchase what available will get message did write engine manufacturer world asking supply quiet mufflers So far has responded OS now marketing quieter mufflers noise mufflers Thats reason AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Also Howard Crispin writes about noise month has compiled document provides information reduction noise distributed club also plan host symposium noise June Open House Muncie will tape program make available clubs Yes hate noise am also concerned about flying field neighbors reaction sound models flying am also concerned about own hearing have some loss already noise pollution loud engines unpleasant say least approach support local autonomy making information noise reduction available club individual desires Incidentally Howard Crispin available speaker subject AMAs expense prefer several clubs come together joint meeting make greater impact AMA dollars spent proposals have made Contest Boards noise limits usually rejected Pattern now has requirement FAI ClAM requires noise limits several categories move gaining momentum. strong position Council would seen dictatorial democratic process must allowed work Noise matter perception persons acceptance anothers aggravation quiet quiet enough Some identify unusual sounds aggravation regardless dB level know reduce sound pressure level perceived acceptable site has different requirement need respect best can educate members cost noise site loss encourage industry respond providing devices meet need Loren appreciate thinking people take time attend Council sessions express positive ideas meet needs aeromodeling really appreciate taking time hope others will want make positive impact little like trying push wet noodle up bill times Hang Try lose sight fact hobby enjoyment get Out Sometimes have remind myself thats what modeling about Lets get involved politics personalities lose sight much fun can have Sincerely Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics oundup continued page 89 read let alone given serious consideration addition press releases radio television stations should also sent public service announcements PSAs read over air Federal regulations require broadcasters devote percentage time airing announcements non-profit groups Like press release PSA needs contain five Ws shorter format Because stations look PSAs 20-30 seconds length necessary keep announcement concise interesting Approximately two four weeks before event information kit should sent media list kit should contain copy original press release listing description events will flown listing notable contestants officials sponsors action photos models map site etc information kit will serve reminder also provide detailed look event week before event public relations committee needs log some hours phone talking media contacts should ask infornmtion received have questions plan covering event phone calls will help determine advance much coverage event will receive also helping forge relationship contact log should kept details called what response During event public relations committee should hand meet talk media committee members should have information about event readily available should also keep mind discussion points touch during interviews such club size history event notable club members contact join club etc having designated spokespeople consistent message about club its event will given media work complete once event finished Results wrap-up CONTINUED ON PAGE 91 90 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 As know now columns usually deal mundane numbers issues business AMA Things like investments insurance legal issues occasionally something actually has something model airplanes common subjects sneak As start column am thinking will different others knows may slip back old habits discussed some columns content president Don Lowe made comment waxing philosophically morning probably quite right common question recently has What AMA9 good question answer would vary profane mundane depending ask Before can define AMA would necessary define what Academy what model aeronautics deal fact organizations grow something either beyond different original reason founding Most us consider model aviation great hobby sport can leave real-world pressures life behind escape make-believe world fantasy enjoyment Its fun place place important thing moment can anything exactly matching color model prototype selecting right size rubber enable favorite model fly highest longest fastest or.. Some us get make-believe world deep start wear clothing match Im thinking now opening scenes AMA film Marvelous Miniatures model pilot dons leather helmet before taxiing perfect scale model old British biplane out flight line Some us have clothes swagger models Texas believe refer hat no cattle' others get kicks out screaming engine fast model thrill competition Clothes swagger damned flag drops BS stops Losing oneself workshop creating dream airplane very therapeutic way enable us recharge psychological ability deal real world us social side aeromodeling important actual building flying models else can president large corporation plumber dentist construction worker get together exchange ideas methods techniques have teacher student Other typical flying site else does saying men women created equal have true meaning gatherings modelers its modeling ability enthusiasm matters what living modelers subscribe fantasy world live little personal time pressures real world negative thought rather statement degree enjoyment us derive wonderful hobby As kids played fantasy games cowboys Native Americans king queen hill hide seek etc etc wonderful games harmless educational entertaining once us got hurt Getting hurt wasnt part fantasy sure inevitable result some fun learned accept occasional clashes reality part price pay fun fantasies As grow up spend less time fantasy world time dealing reality still spend little therapeutic time fantasy world through wonderful hobby model aviation Although have seemingly become wiser age confrontation between fantasies reality has become clouded indistinct As kids fantasies involved imaginations almost entirely little reliance real world implements As adults fantasies rely greater integration real implements enhance enjoyment As kids wed simply imagine flying RC model would fly imaginary transmitter As adults least need transmitter Ah wonderful world youth didnt have worry about such mundane things frequencies insurance enjoy fantasies whether would permitted have fantasies Contrast today need deal FCC frequencies deal noise issues keep flying sites deal legal liability insurance issues hobby deal environmental impact activity Rules must made regulate fantasies then.. Hey started out try define what AMA now realize AMA modelers fantasy realities society meet head AMA deals real world issues enable modelers better enjoy hobby yet sometimes dealing issues AMA finds necessary impose restrictions favorite pastime enable continue exist ever changing real world just heard rumor state has enacted law makes illegal sell anything ni-cd batteries unless provisions have made manufacturer provide proper disposal batteries once go bad always seems something Till next month PR Roundup continued page 90 releases other promised information needs delivered media its promotion next event because publicity non-stop effort detailed information developing public relations program promote club events available AMAs Publicity Guide Model Clubs obtain free copy booklet contact AMA Marketing Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750 Club news Thanks annual Flying Circus fundraiser Rhode Island Aeromodelers Bristol Rhode Island able donate over $1000 Meeting Street School institution operated conjunction Easter Seals Rhode Island has provided developmental therapeutic educational services disabled infants children since 1946 Hying Circus day-long event featuring flying teams warbird demonstrations mock dog-fights static displays much Admission $2 per car load Spectators can buy permits try hand model flying instructor enter raffle tn win model products club reports successful well-attended production received coverage local CBS affiliate numerous local newspapers club members hopeful positive publicity will help begin search new flying field important says event chairman Mike Viscosi club able raise money recognition worthwhile charity-a win-win situation everyone Rochester Area Radio Control Association Rochester Michigan has new flying field city Rochester Hills announced plans construct model airport newly dedicated Earl Borden Park City officials first talked about letting club fly informally new park hut decided make model airport permanent addition model flying area 1000 x 500foot tract 600foot runway story new flying field documented Rochester Clarion resulted great publicity club AMA Write us club has news about obtaining new field holding successful event implementing public relations campaign tell us about Well consider PR Roundup column other clubs can follow example addition background letter send photos included column next month April 1992 91 N Editor Bob Boulis Northeastern Drone Society suggests may learn lot nature few things Canada goose particular Scientists have discovered geese fly V formation As bird flaps its wings creates uplift bird immediately follows following V pattern flock achieves flying range least 71% greater bird flew its own People share common direction sense community get going quickly easily because traveling others support simple fact have sense goose will stand other What comes simply instinctively geese cooperation organization supportmay take bit conscious effort humans achieve Did know geese honk behind encourage up front keep up pace Bobs article crossed desk gave little insight some issues AMA So comes little honking behind concerning AMA Membership kits mail should received shortly membership Supply Seviee catalogue usual array bonus coupons AMA members take advantage coupons entitled 12 free catalogues four free magazines discounted magazine subscription Flying Models plans book photobook model airplanes savings some companies 10-50% well direct dollar discounts worth over $120 Wow Honk honk have already taken advantage special offer AMA members magazine subscription rate Model Airplane News very large number AMA members have also benefited VisionCare program provided AMA offers substantial discounts members eyeglasses AMA has also working over last year travel program discount long distance telephone service offered members add up discounts hobby products eyewear magazine subscriptions free catalogues AMA becomes true bargain aeromodeler have provided members variety discounts services times over makes membership payment essentially free Honk honk honk adding real dollar-for-dollar value AMA membership also working extremely bard efforts fundamental reasons having AMA first place first national flying site Indiana reality writing first regional flying site has earmarks reality end 1992 Beyond AMA has just launched program will enable local flying clubs have financial horsepower actually purchase own flying sites Add fact AMA has formal flying site assistance staff member dedicated helping clubs flying sites past 11 years have AMA fully involved issue flying sites Honk honk honk radio control frequency now available use USA made possible AMA period Academy spends well over $50000 year legal fees committee costs ensure government well aware need RC channels Added course fact AMA has almost $75000 worth equipment out field monitor analyze frequencies comes Radio Control frequencies AMA leadership position organization position behalf modelers Honk honk honk Recently read magazine FAA has established committee draft legislation concerning Unmanned Aerial Vehicles legislation would also affect use airspace model airplanes AMA HQ Staff members committee committee meets AMA Headquarters Honk honk honk Clearly AMA acquiring keeping flying sites organization radio frequency acquisition retention modelers voice comes maintaining freedom use airspace doesnt mean just Academy doing it doing Honk honk honk Academy Model Aeronautics organization modelers trade membership organization true membership organization modelers shout encouragement behind little honking input right out open see make comment Essentially honking drives AMA keeps going honk something like keep coming also honk things like AMA keeps doing things like Personally am attracted someone saying no elections no hassles prefer true member modeling organization rather customer trade association Having worked AMA 11 years now have seen years insurance proposals submitted some two dozen insurance companies have also seen years no insurance company would touch us Through it has Academy has stuck its members over long haul Today AMA strong sound position continue provide services its members want need mere insurance company provide members Liability Insurance coverage Medical Insurance through Accidental Death Dismemberment Policy thirdly Fire Theft Vandalism coverage three coverages have proven very beneficial modelers package cant matched anywhere Competition License subject has kicked around last few years AMA really needs some input item let mc hit some high points ask let members Executive Council know feel about possibility AMA will have Competition License available additional $5 fee entering rule book-sanctioned events would need have competitors license paying $5 annual fee license would receive special license identifying person competitor two issues Cabane newsletter contains mle updates tips strong possibility competition license would also appropriate FAI sporting license Competitors would also automatically receive AMA rule book beginning cycle nutshell up react Grand Opening previously mentioned membership kit mail writing items included mailing family pass Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying facility Indiana June 13-14 Save pass Place windshield will have express entry membership parking privileges closer flying area Grand Opening See odel Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 J Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm Central8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Venniont DISTRICT REPORT IDo n Krafff District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 817 834-8248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St EsseoJct VT05452 MC McGoffin 8 Rohinson St Houhan ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thomposo 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Boti Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avon CT 06001 Freqaescy Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstoes Mills MA02648 Executive Council meeting have just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 may wonder California picked instead Reston meetings moved around country give modelers chance attend meeting held same time IMS progress meeting open time 400 pm modelers express opinions ask questions seems lot unrest lately regarding some decisions made Council However 400 pm nine members present three people comments Apparently modelers concerned enough express opinions hesitant person Below brief recap some topics discussed will covered other parts magazine 1 Leader membership past applied CD rating automatically became leader member As now will CD oniy must apply leader nsenbership separately Current CDs will sent form must complete wish remain leader member Watch mail information 2 Video tape tape will distributed chartered clubs no cost will produced entitled am AMA 3 A discussion held program help clubs purchase property Financial assistance will given backing loans banks letter credit 4 A proposal presented California modeler represented several clubs have AMA purchase parcel land have local modelers develop flying site 5 The Muncie property development nearly schedule next site started will part Control Line area will fees use facility admission will charged museum necessary maintenance property repairs due vandalism Apparently fair amount damage done museum items some theft library material Reston hope modelers Westover Nationals Work proceeding schedule entry forms now available competitor last year should already have form desire work Nationals contact Chip Smith AMA HQ form work four days will receive earned membership Communication has considerable question over such things insurance signing waiver statement year change dues etc Please take time read various columns Model Aviation nearly questions can answered RC Unlimited Races reported races previous column time did have results expect aware results now However did notice winner use glow engines engines 18 Mokis Davis Model Products Milford Connecticut saw airplane action engines good Other sizes available Maine Model Expo Its time year again Expo will beheld Augusta Maine Armory March 21-22 1992 Transmitter checking will available Saturday will fee service probably $5 per transmitter Geoff Styles AMA HQ staff will attending Mike Marchand may remember Mike young man stricken leukemia operation during December 1991 appeared doing very well now have report Mike passed away end 1991 father called let know unfortunately home talk him have very little information have able contact him yet condolences Mikes family 1992 MAINE MODEL CLUP EXPO MARCH 21-22 1992 Augusta Maine Armory *Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Staff *District Meeting *Sem i nars * Hobby Shop Booths *Model Displays *Awards *Transmitter Checking -- $5 Fee *AMA Pins & Patches Available PLAN TO ATTEND April 1992 93 Mold 15 18 engines used Unlimited Races appear similar qutuncc RC Flyers Inc Middletown Rhode Island arc celebrating 25th year existence Left right Secretary Scott Graham President John Means Safety Committee Chairman Bill Hoffman former President Jerry Browe Jerry presenting John Means AMA Special Award Appreciation hours work towards club improvements 4 New Yorl New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT oe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Browe 52 FW PSOS Box 2135 APO 09123 Geor9e Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 1253B Wes Decas B5 Riverside fIr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Juxchkos 7 Evergreen Ave NOW Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicote NY 13760 Freqasecy Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 just returned first Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California very impressed efficiency proceedings well accomplishments would difficult describe observations recommend member attend EC meeting spectator will prove enlightening informative minutes meeting will published ModelAviation should recognize John Byrne 18 years served great dedication District VP am pleased report congratulate John received Fellow award EC meeting proud him has offered help new capacity God knows need help can get Just remember guys out Often subject Quickie 500 surfaces conversation following article written Angelo Dc Fillipo describing experiences Quickie 500 Got Started Quickie 500 Racing have building flying Radio Controlled airplanes some 15 years now spending lot spare time instructing just plain sport flying funny thing happened way field last spring seems lost mind least appears way lot old flying buddies Sometime during cold winter months came across kit bad purchased few years back Flight Line Scat Cat plans looked harmless enough foam wing simple box-type fuse must have taken least weeks worth free time build cover put old four-channel radio stuck K&B 40 up front seemed pretty harmless Well wasnt until first thaw discovered wrong could isnt first time Ive wrong just ask wife first flight hooked didnt know sure named kit right its agile cat have ever seen can scat first speed coupled planes ability respond seems too much contend throttle back transforms pussycat Landing breeze rock steady predictable After few flights speed aircraft becomes acceptable really didnt take long become comfortable Well thats really got trouble see started think about what plane designed forIts racing aircraft dont know about reasons attracted RC flying first place fighter plane mystique visions WW 11-type aircraft banking around pylons speeds beyond comprehension close enough ground touch engines roaring loud dont really hear feel unmistakable roar Rolls Royce Merlin talk about prop noise would bend needle dB meter Owning real thing out question opted next best alternative building flying RC versions Looking back relatively happy just sport-flying plane now have imagine pylons out field Now Im racing flying flat level 100 ft trying turn dime Normally sport fly guys will tell plane straight level path five seconds figure something wrong either plane Now seems fly imaginary course naturally guys asking questions feel right' stomach upset' Headache maybe flu Well Ill show guys What know Cant see Im practicing Practicing what Well started talking old friend George Brown owner local hobby shop nationally recognized hobbyist competitor engine builder Like sport fliers thought competition intriguing still bit frightening George knew club Colts Neck New Jersey trying generate interest Quickie 500 putting few races geared beginner rules very simple Q-500 airplane powered Fox 40 ABC Quickie engine Master Airscrew 9 x 6 prop club would provide fuel event Seemed like just what looking Getting engine prop no problem after airplane investment required really wouldnt put much dent old budget hard part getting up courage actually compete Now have competed fun flys before racing something have never done before Heck have never seen race before next step little devious Once have equipment plane engine radio etc still missing very important thing need caller function caller launch plane start race run side call turns pylon #1 Sounds easy enough now comes devious part have beg crawl plead sometimes bribe con some poor unsuspecting friend madness appears misery really does love company Yott see got pal Lenny caller managed get two planes ready big day managed show up early register take trim flight What happened day will remember rest life Luckily didnt have fly first heat could watch and hoped learn heat called must admit nervous found myself standing out middle course engine running up full power waiting start Once airplane breaks ground youre racing hands shaking whole body trembling adrenalin kicks inwhat rush fly course What appears simple go fast turn left almost impossible first two laps Im over sky Im making corrections high school typing class jaw hurts clenching teeth have can try remember way left never mind up down fourth lap heart attack would welcome Poor Lenny trying calm mc down yelling ear go left no right too high too low bring closer etc etc Lap five plane does full roll around pylon three recover looping Dont ask just seemed like right thing Lap six other three planes beat have completed required ten laps trying land refuse quit Somehow manage complete heat land Im nerved tip can hardly stand Lenny retrieved plane walked back pits No words can explain closest can come say complete brain failure No time relax catch breath Lenny up next heat have launch call him back line engines screaming awaiting start look back Lenny waving cant hear anything over engine say What three four times three fottr times waves back now becomes clear still have touch brain failure see instead watching flag man starts race looking Lenny poor guy telling let plane go saying What Continued next nonrlx 94 Model Aviation Angelo DeFillipo sport flying P-Si led him Quickie 500 Gerry Mizelle President Lakeland RC tries being helper Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Assaciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Denbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceordlnalor John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 As tong AMA continues grow its current rate positive programs can generated membership An example occured January Executive Council meeting program unveiled will assist local clubs purchase own flying fields plan simple club has partial payment flying site Academy will willing cosign letter credit club Will program available clubs present Applications will evaluated small number sites will developed within first year plan proves successful initiative money will directed toward effort club interested such effort contact AMA Headquarters soon possible regional flying site AMA members being considered central California goes well environmental studies financial plans modelers area can look forward site next fall moneys necessary will come national organization plan requires local financial development nianagement first regional sites District Ill should begin develop regional site plan Does anyone want help AMA spends too much time money competition nothing day-to-day modelers Although statement highly debatable Executive Council considering creation competition license Everyone enters sanctioned activity would assessed $5 annual fee increased revenue would pay yearly copies rule book bi-ycarly rules update in-person contest board meetings other items assist competitor Council would appreciate opinions related issue Please take time express desires FCC currently looking allocated frequencies attempt disperse favorable manner Whether realize other concerns would like have some frequencies willing spend large sums money order Academy its legal counsel attending meetings Washington represent protect us local modeler can help utilizing frequencies allotted Any club still flying jttst frequencies hurting everyone 1991 frequency plan worksPlease use Al Richt member Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia has moved Tennessee Club members recognized service presenting him autographed picture Airtronics radio system AVP Dave Ellis provided picture Al Hillbillies Another New Years event held Northmoreland RC Clubs field near Greensburg Pennsylvania Harry Silvis picture exemplifies beautiful day Wingmasters Dayton Dhio welcomed New Year Fourth Annttal Freeze Fly Thirty-five planes least pilots provided basis Dayton Doily News feature article club continues fine effort public awareness Jeff Shawhan snapped picture below As flying season approaches attempt initiate safer quieter ways flying field save will probably own See Toledo April 1992 95 Al Richi Hillbillies Northmoreland R/C Club Dayton Wingmasters Honors The Baltimore Area Soaring Society has very active club northern part District IVdedicated art Soaring club also strong advocate Electric flight arc some members flying Electrics BASS conducted first-ever sanctioned contest 1991 however members have active competition quite few years Growth continuing club flying site problems also becoming matter some concern Noise concem continued development creating threat encroachment Public relations always important considers flying sites area Baltimore Area Soaring Society excels surely alone Maryland respect club did receive award December 17 1991 points up acceptance efforts Maryland Governor William Donald Shaefer awarded club Governors Citation Excellence recognition active participation school-based education program designed teach local elementary age children about principles flight aviation Congratulations eltib members Individuals Baltimore area interested Soaring Electric flight should contact BASS President Steve Pasierb 21 Redare Court Baltimore MD 21234 information Obituary Another model aviation pioneers has passed away Mr Leo Weiss well known 1930s 1940s modeling expertise Mr Weiss native Brooklyn attended Massachusetts Institute Technology graduated degree aeronautical engineering University Michigan worked aviation pioneer William Lear developing unmanned aircraft early RPV went form company much involved aircraft instrumcntation worked several fuel quantity gaging systems aircraft Air Force Leo still active AMA member also member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club stirvived wife Mildred Weiss daughter three sons Flying sites Several clubs district actively searching new flying site generally some success often lengthy process times leaves club no place use period weeks months makes very critical situation can cause club break up lose members problem clubs fail take good look future area Complacency can deadly comes site number reasons site may lost Some can quite sudden have nothing clubs operating procedures such things property being sold otherwise disposed like government property land fills etc Some areas may seem permanent yet might sure would believe today talk rewriting wetlands laws could very well invalidate usage type property Construction rezoning almost type can prove disaster Residential property worse properties come tinder noise restriction zoning can mean ban due perceived noise Most situations can anticipated should absolutely prepare problems advance Quite often noise question can resolved through active sound reduction programs other questions usually say will forced move wait until notice given begin search new site sign problem get new site lined up might worth actually have operational well advance move before time up old site have statements made column Geoff Styles column others telling help available surprising thing take advantage assistance know help available will work see results have correspondence says benefit Early search should contact AMA Headquarters materials will apply situation Beyond possible have District VP District AVPs Headquarters personnel attend meetings local officials required Much way material documentation experience benefit Use 1992 prospect outstanding active season appears certain year Newsletters conversation indicate should able satisfy whatever desires may have almost class aeromodeling growing number clubs finding practice organized activity certain way get involved knowledgeable about sport Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Aerobatics increase district areas Electric Soaring Giant models greatest gains being made Electric being boosted availability better motors kits batteries make much easier have success enjoy quieter category flight can course get serious competition Electric isnt enough keep ocetipied within District can always take advantage several major events within reasonable distance of AMA Muncie site belongs its members Acadcmy management staff anxious see what being done will grand opening ceremony planned activities introduce site trip Muncie can made day almost anywhere district great opportunity group take part event have opportunity bring along something fly well site developed will provide opportunities use members throughout Eastern/Central United States Another event being held relatively close year Nationals Westover AFB Massachusetts also June couple weeks earlier recent years should prove well attended have made plans now go should take step very soon overall good site other activities family close proximity site Coming up first weekend June annual Timonium MidAtlantic Trade Show Timoniom Maryland has growing event will continue improve year Again nearest expo anyone District IV As usual AMA will answer questions offer services may require Plan stopping booth June month people start summer activities exceedingly well filled will local events also occupy weekends Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia RT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Antedate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 14101 060-935h Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23805 Rick Christoph 1348 Cam~and Dr Harrisonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rieker Dr Mechanicoville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27512 Scatty Moyer 11 Drcbard Lane Wilmington DE 19800 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27026 Freacency Ceerdlnatar Paul Yacobacci 5408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 10101 488-5086 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans News flash couple new developments through AMAs Council appears AMA will soon buy property California used flying field several AMA clubs thc area idea can translated intcntion also buy least piece property other Districts United States also California District X District V almost large District X second biggest AMA As elected representative will push immediately Council consider flying field District threshold question would model airplane fliers benefited What best location flying field owned AMA members use Florida comes mind first because many clubs Florida could field located would benefit fliers Sixteen 25 acres something size What think Dont stay background crab later come forward express yourself District land purchase idea now another breakthrough AMA chartered club process buying piece land model flying purposes AMA will under proper circumstances extend club letter credit tip 1/2 actual value land itself help financing Karl Hensel District V Associate VP Meridian Mississippi wants remind last weekend May having two-day District V Fly-In Karl arranging details facilities Write Karl Hensel Rt 4 Box 264 Meridian MS 39305 Dont forget what mentioned last month live District V want new AMA Rule Book write will mail free Speaking Karl Hensels forthcoming District V Fly-In below Rudy Miller secretary Karls club Rtidy beside finely detailed Navy Fighter flies very well Meet Karen Blair Florida Branden Model Flyers Club Tom Cimino iniportant Contest Director says Karen club member excellent flier Warren Heinfeld president the Southern Eagle Squadron famous 90member club Fruitland Park Florida wants meet Kay Gajentan built club fly panel holding daughter Jessica Husband Erwin shown designed panel panel keeps everybody straight flying field club have ever seen allows ladies help run things successful Thanks nice picture Warren thc nationally famous writer Dave VTO' Linstrum holding little Martin MO-I Coconut airplane flies indoors wins wiib everywhere Flights minute 13 seconds uncommon weighs 2 oz Soon after smiling pix snapped Daves btiddy Millard Wells soundly thrashed him Pistachio Scale Contest Daves own design Daves own plans Whether smile stirvived toy airplane beating tin known snap Lee Webster Rtrss Timmons holding Russs 36-S Chamber Maid 1938 flies Free Flight weighs 160 grams rubber band inside Russ big promoting FAC movement area April 1992 97 V Alabama Florida Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / Souih Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 12051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoizewicz 3629 Rd Driando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 15t12 Vein SI. Gibsonelle Ft 33534 Gostavo Diaz E-t2 Frailsi Gasynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Sjbany MS 38852 Kad Hense RR 4 Box 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Ctradeston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Box 337 Daphne AL 36528 Didi PsOon 765 Bailey Brook Cirde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryrrran 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrsa GA 38082 Tersy Rimerl 367 Grange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1008 Sycamore Mandresler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnie Fields Boo 1063 Stridriand Rd. Inrerladren FL 32148 Telephone 19041 884-2517 Tom Morris Secretary-Treastirer nationally heralded PAMPA organization CL Acrobatics Contest Director last falls Alabama Acrobatic Championships sent flyer Fort McClellan Contest So guess what showed tip Pictured above Dennis Crabtrey Dothan Alabama son Denny age 13 Dennis holding 1951 Kinguter Old Time Stunt event Everybody saw having good time So has Tom pictured left got mouth wide open Maybe because District VP showed tip thc contest inois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT1 REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 4031C 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Bus 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N 0raee Norndge IL 60656 Gaiv Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Mancie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 Soath Fraezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 180612111 St Bedford iN 47421 DickTaylor 7929Jetferson Kansas City M064114 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St HigQinuville MO 64037 Heme 816564-2461 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-776 time read winter may have come cold weather good building season has already started can just keep crashing itll go much better its time get Out skis warm clothes make trip field during winter good charge old batteries will make day much better dont like cold better Dress warmly said t thought traveled enough Cheetah year took look log book discovered tve logged nearly 100 hours AMA travel Thats ten months Whew no wonder didnt have time anything home trips made car well year best travel since Ive VP As reminder its time tell what have planned 1992 50 can make effort come see Ill bet have already made some trips time see column print get info now Times wastin received final vote election Im afraid 80 approve being Council As see Im doing good job could Ill keep 80 votes someone else mind begin term Council dont see votes some other person see failure part problem dont have foggiest idea what did have write votes Maybe can give hint would appreciated try please much reasonably can Thank goes out took time vote election appreciated want know about AMA stand financially td strongly suggest go back previous issues read excellent array columns produced Vince Mankowski Dave Brown Theyre excellent source truth about AMA read myself Lets look some fine photos sent some first photo comes Jerry Worden last months column told Stan Thompson received Superior Service Award Below Stan being presented award 98 Model Aviation Liar Will I&V rLcr }tlt till arrlrnW Inc cirutr mr nrc urprrarrcu auarruorrcu thu dUUCU KrU Mooseheart Illinois school kids babics high school seniors project International Moose Lodge school must quite setup Anyway first photo fleet Darwin family took Mooseheart show would complete Hying lawnmowers Lets g urwin family round applause efforts make kids little bit happier Hes got vote next two ace regular contributor column Rex Welbaum Evansville Indiana Rex pillars Evansvilles fine RC clttb sent along photos craft add enjoyment Rex also sent along copies clubs new membership manual copy Indianas magazines featured club its articles fellas ball quite bit locally keep themselves publics eyes think its paid off well new flying site have great Well thats about month Ive pulled almost completed Pitts S-2 down storage quit some time ago Its time add fleet Besides need storage room completed projects Ijust added fleet nice back shop again Enough stow. seems like spring may closing us secd catalogs have arrived inevitably warm photos flowers trees seem Today nearly 12 stuff looks better Christmas cards Only few days ago sunny California course browncolored sky Los Angeles sorry sight trip doctor necessary clear lungs never fails nail whenever spend few days am now current full-sized aircraft After hiatus nearly eight years took lot will-power frustration solve rudder/pedal coordination problem Must age trying too hard slipping seat back notch made work again Now have eyes Avid Flyerit comes large box too Maybe later year have just received notice resignation Assistant VP Boyd Bowdish activities changing Boyd has pillar help Minneapolis area has pushed activities Association several years have chewed area national problems together have very large gap fill districts officer positions During coming months will talking several suggested replacements will also need visit area personal discussion have other suggestions please call write newsletters have requests help editors quite few new names too As keep repeating people unsung heroes club deserve special attention fellow club members have covering ways celebrating New Year Astro Wings Wisconsin great time mild weather Scott Orten sent some text club large turnout its event seems developing quite rally visited Flying Aces Flint meet local restaurant along several wives family members very pleasant evening got club hat collection sipped coffee great social/flying club now swap shop season really look forward meeting discussing AMA club topics Keep mind help available district have several frequency monitors use ICOM 7000s spectrum analyzer table-top display has booked steadily have two clubs events Literature available free AMA HQ handing Out mall shows such events Okay am carpet again quaint spelling must realize Welsh heritage college English translated Americanese typed foreign computer well work out However Chesaoiog spelled way Two big steps taken last weekend Pasadena Executive Council meeting First got go-ahead trial' assist clubs purchase own fields Iwill writon secoy planlan purelevelop rith reserdues So AMA lS Out working hard sites Next weekend will representing EC Frequency Committee meeting will extremely important several reasons FCC has already passed ruling could make receivers unusableso arc chasing waiver RC receivers Thank goodness experts monitor FCC actions Meanwhile keep buildingmodels dreams l 1992 99 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdioh6410Glen Prjtasursnce Coardinatar Joseph M Hats 5304 En Assaciate Vice Presidents Don Bentlield 1440 West Minnehalta Ave St Paul MN 55104 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeil Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Moho 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1604 Huetinotos Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pont ax MI 48054 Frequency Ceardinaters Westi Bob Stoma 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 tush Bert Kelly PD Box3900l Redford MI 48239 CD Don Riggins laying down rules MISS Michigan International Soaring Society Open meet Photo Bob Hatmaker Joe Parrish recieves kit Iowa Sundusters recognition long service Denny Goodrich photo Attendees Romeo Area RC Club Christmas Banquet Loss Friend EA Till 1928-1991 AMA 9822 passed away November 22 1991 after extremely long courageous battle cancer Ed known outstanding Free Flight competitor Contest Director Most true friend rcspect Ed also long-standing member Fort Planesman Free Flight Club final fly off max highest District 8 Free Flight News months column written Russ Snyder District 8 Free Flight Contest Board Member Free Flight activity within District 8 very active Junior participation strong following report Russ really shows much activity Free Flight Free Flight activity District 8 1991 contest season ranged early May through late October sanctioned competition being hosted Lone Star State exception Tulsa Glue Dobbers 42nd annual meet held Perry Oklahoma early August following data provided Bob Hanford CD said contest blessed good weather strong thermals led several lost models DTd kept going Other models given last rites well Robert Dunham II continued have shut-off problems A/B Motovator Bobs next flight far spectacular crash contest Instant kit However Robert flew Greenhead 19-powered Spacer 11 times Saturday 10 maxes two First places Gas Nostalgia edging Out Bob Combs Grand Champion Award Young Jeff Fedor bested field Mulvihill becoming first Junior take home High-Time Perpetual Trophy Jeff also bumped out dad take Third Open l/2A Gas Pyramid Acres Jim Summersett Tn-City came away both AMA high-time high-time Gas Power Awards Fort Worth Planesmen conducted two contests major 16th Annual Labor Day Regional Championships Free Flight portion held new location within local area Jeff Fedor Robert Dunham II won Junior Senior/Open Championship honors respectively Tn-City Flyers sponsored couple real super contests Free Flight Teams 10th Annual July 6-7 meet record 142 event entries 45 contestants real Texas shoot-out developed C-Gas between Marvin Mace Mark Valerius John Irwin Mary won C-Gas time 1482 seconds giving him high-time AMA Power award feat plus First D-Gas Fifth AGas beat out field coveted high-point championship honors Attesting good wcathcr first ten places 23 entries BGas maxed-out Bucket Johnson Alabama beat out Russ Snyder tie fly-off win event Dave Platt came Palm Bay Florida edge out Mr Summersctts Criss Cross Ramrod Nostalgia Houston modelers did very well Mark Valerius winning A-Gas Fred Pedreia taking both FAI combo small field Coupe P-30 020R Electric event Reid Simpson organized conducted Seventh Annual Autumn Cup October 12-13 Jim Bradley Orlando Dan Tracy Seattle traveled Seguin compete Americas Cup part FAI semi-final Team Trials Needless say Bradley won FlA Glider Ed Williamson El Paso won FlB Wakefield Henry Spence Reid Simpson tied honors FtC Power Jim Troutman set new FlC Junior record Erie Schmoekel both made United States Junior Power Team Looks like Daddy Troutman may herding cows again Also young Jeff Fedor earned slot US Junior Free Flight Team Glider Rubber Mark Valerius won new popular FlJ event along Open AMA Gas Open AMA Gas event real fun event Free Flight model flown rounds utilizing FAI engine run/flight time rules last sanctioned meet season 15th Annual Free Flight Team Challenge Tn-City won seven points followed Houston three points Fort Worth two points Guess thats now Check Six Russ Snyder Free Flight Contest Board Member as Cliff Cloud Climbers conducted two contests May 1991 meet held old Pyramid Acres site Don Dc Loach Senior Competitor taking high-point honors fall two day event club obtained use American Truck Driving Schools facility Prairie Hill east Waco site obtained through efforts Bob Combs vast improvement over 100 Model Aviation Arkansas / Louroana New Meoco Oklahoma Texas IEhE DISTRICT REPORT VEIl Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chock Andraka 605 Mark NE AlbuquerOse NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Ciyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glees Gresens 10224 Kenine Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 BitI Kimbro 2105 Wood Si Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Price Vailey Liole Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Nnrmas OK 73072 AMA Dispisy Ceerdisator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgetne Ariington TX 76018 Frequency Ceordisaters INorthI doe DuMond 1830 Ckey Chase Carroitos TX 75006 Soothl Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pasn Austin TX 78737 Ed Till wife Barbara Winners Tn-City Free Flight teams 10th Annual meet L-R back row Richard Haas Don DeLoach Faust Parker Bill Shaw John ODwyer Rochette Reinarz John Irwin George Aldrich Mary Mace Fred Pearce L-R front row Bob Loeffler Jason Haas Russ Snyder Charles Bruce Jim Summersett Reid Simpson Mark Valerius Dave Platt North Dakotas new AVP note Loren Moen Hello Allow mc introduce myself name Loren Moen recently appointed AVP North Dakota am 37 years old wifes name Cheryl have 2 children Jeremy 13 Lindsay 9 am self-employed electrician interest modeling began back farm growing up brother Arlyn started flying Control Line early 60s also flew Free Flight few years have RC nearly 25 years am still learning year have hard-to-take crashes over years have grown love hobby ever would like thank Russ Miller past years leadership North Dakotas AVP would like wish him good luck District IX VP am sure will serve us well look forward serving needs modelers North Dakota invite suggestions promoting hobby model aviation Please feel free call time Thank Kansas report Don Moden AVP Dodge City Kansas summer 1991 Fun Fly Some wind tried interrupt flying however RC pilots managed ay clubs Out western Kansas know put great fun-fly Keep up good work Nebraska news Tom Boyd AVP Tom Boyd Husker Hi little run down activities passed along Thanks greatly know theres silent ones out Mid America RC Pattern held July Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Skylarks Great time great weather great people fliers thanked judges fine job praise just easy scoring Skylarks gave particular note special help two callers used pencil paper hand signals assist deaf pilot fly first Pattern event Wonderful Grand Island Modelers participated Grand Island Air Show demo flying mall display Coors Silver Bullet held Fun Fly August 25 30 pilots 71 planes great time some considerable amount rckitted matcrial left blowing wind Fremont Frontier Flyers RC Club held Labor Day Fun Fly joined Control Line Club demo display during John C Fremont Days Now qonsidering building float next year about clipped wing C-5 newest club Loop Valley Flyers showing great organizational promise wide participation Great going fellows put display radio problems prevented flying North Loop Popcorn Days have invited join Rotary Club fundraiser report rvas Bob McClure Lincoln Area Soaring Society held its June Open rained Out Saturday Sunday greeted lifted spirits numerous flights Good times abundant 19 Sailplanes including four electric-powered Pilots Iowa Kansas Nebraska Community Center children treated Glider building Fun involved August continuous dawn-to-dttsk fly attempted Winds did help made until 200 pm six hours 15 minutes winch battery problems coincided put break things After restart two hours luck ran out broken winch lines disastrous crashes ending day report Bob Pratt Hasting Skylarks newsletter Larks Lip reads like summer disaster rekitting everything club does Night flys week rolls loops touch-and-goes long aircraft last Ive seen RD Combat start wrong end streamer club also participated float dunking Fly put North Platte Thunderbirds reported two-day one-night event unsurpassed delight Lynn Elsiner Crete again hosted years relaxed Fly reuniting fliers Nebraska Iowa Kansas shown tinder wing Burdett Flodmans Cuib Stromsburg Don Svoboda provided bubble-gum drop kids Conclusion April District IX gets adrenaline going Summer flying just around corner Hope see possible model fly-ins during coming months Keep AVPs informed times places Thought month right can afford keep tempers wrong cant afford District Niie Times l 1992 101 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska Noflh Dakota South Dakota Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tam Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8627W 81st Cir Arvada CD 80005 Laren Moee607E Vera Bottinesa ND 58318 DanModeo4lOHartSalina K567401 Jim Rickettn 516S Cloadas Siosnialls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 ColumbineCasper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/a Radia Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CD 80226 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening 3031936-3266 Loren Moen conversations him another member Executive Council mentioned figured out mindset District Ten VP mindset operating Regional Center said picked off recorded message comes you dial district phone number 916 961MODS message goes like AMA District Ten Regg Keyawa line Take time ya want horn Ill get back ya flash Unfortunately flash sometimes runs few days message list never less 30 calls day calls running lengthy discussions have since explored mind Council members thoughts conclusion hes right AVP Brian Nelson refers visionary hope right also Before became VP seen pain clubs losing model flying facilities also seen clubs diminish brink extinction have therefore adopted policy dedicated term creation protection flight sites now seems lot minds eye could materializing would appear Council about make District Ten explicitly California recipient first ever district regional flying facility What opportunity District Ten following presentation accepted will have first-ever regional site will have opportunity write book regional sites located built maintained Property Acquisition Development Committee currently formulating plan regions will selected receive such grants Perhaps following may help area envision District Ten miniature AMA just company-owned site seven Visalia will center three sites California site Nevada Arizona Utah Hawaii envision just company-owned sites stated above also solid program financial aid clubs throughout District improvements existing sites Im sure sounds like 20year plan damn well might plan feel can achieved lot less time 20 years such plan might ask respond thing makes possible what have common thoroughly enjoy love place make capitol investment first thing comes mind What will investment return Because modeling AMA membership result having place fly would appear sites good investment can made does take consideration fact often proper investments real estate will time yield substantial retums next question might would such vigorous plan financed number ways Dues surcharge professional fund-raising campaigns two come mind Plans havent explored club matching funds longrange financing example $250000 will buy 260 acres Visalia would downpayment $50000 buy six sites other locations Would surcharge $2 per District Ten member take care mortgage payment sites Will membership take care improvements Yes yes yes Would membership knowing approximately sites would object increase dues Council can no longer think terms modeling must think terms mangement micro-management o day-to-day affairs Headquarters rather general guidance meeting competition meeting competition FAI Pylon Pattern similar rather competition rival company opportunity start similar rival company company would supply insurance would guard monitor frequencies would develop competition would publish magazines have others will tell what would would assist modelers buy build maintain flying sites great pleasure introduce some real organizers headed Gary Hover May add District management organization could better hands Management Organization Team Front row left right Bob Meyers Jack Thomas Marvin Quales Ralph Hopkins Phil Hill John Drow Standing left right Fred Sattler Howard Cole Philip Hunt Harlen Collins Gary Hover VP Max Whilson George Gillburg Joe Minatta Marshall Searcy would take next years worth column space reprodttcc text District Ten Regional Site Study includes Project Committee Project Setting Project Description Planning Issues Project Management Noise Project Implementation Summary Exhibits through P Site Location Map Site Vicinity Map Site Plan Phased Development Plan Biological Study Proposal Flood Zone Aerial Map Frequency Assignment Noise Level Reference Sound Levels Map Summary Cost Estimated Annual Budget Field Rules Letters Support just headings monster study accomplished monster leader Gary Hover Gary stimmed up following concept Regional site District Ten both big step AMA giant step modeling continued loss adequate flying sites modeling commttnity AMA bond needs begin planning future Much National Hot Rod Association has done AMA mtist catalyst acquiring regional class sites District Ten badly needs kind support nationwide Let District Ten model working through monumental tasks required obtain necessary approvals branch Out other critical areas modeling community implement subsequent sites way will able ensure safe continued enjoyment sport much love Visalia site within 35 hours both Los Angeles basin San Francisco Bay Area site would location North-South challenges participants both regions meeting convenient central location State Highway 99 major freeway connects both mega population areas within 10 minutes field Daily commuter airlines major airports California service Visalias Municipal Airport seven miles away Major airline service Fresno 40 miles north AMAs contribution seen one-time deal exception funds pledged District Ten budgets District Ten Site Selection Committee invites anyone interested visit site see themselves development opportunity exists Central California Bravo Gary damn torpedoes Dear Rcgg Last time saw you up sticks running election read about high-tech stuff power clubs nothing about up So thotight no else will Ill write Propbusters basically low-key group btit run annual Sullivan contest four-stroke contest about three months later Theres lotta guys up dont know few build really big planes enclosed snapshot Ernie Bean third Bristol F-2B scratch project classified cost lumber would make someone rich 10 ft 32 lb its real bear fly drag Its powered 32 Kawasaki Rich Irwin PK Products Sorry theres no posed piettires pretty girls stuff Leon de Lisle Bristol Way go Leon Well get back up Ukiah somehow Hasta Iciego Regg 102 Model Aviation X Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95808 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Asueclate Vice Prestdents Marc M Karpewich 576W Center Lagan UT 84321 Betty Stream 3723 Suewden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91 Ott Frequency Ceerdlnaters George Steiner 2238 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161362-1962 Eloy Marez 2t26 W Nortliwood Santa Ass CA 92704 last couple days last few year have some saddest year filled grimly overflowing similar news last week two very nice guys Kevin Collins Bob Petro both lost fights cancer Kevin Collins known everyone flies Free Right district fly RC Gliders Seattle area deeply involved model aviation group volunteer officers District XI Free Flight Contest Board member contest organizer Contest Director someone could count help Out Among othcr things worked hours keep 60-acre site near Redmond use Free Flight Soaring pilots deeply involved competition competitors innate drive perfection drive paid off 1983 beset Open A-l Towline Glider record incredible 5739 record may never broken doesnt mean always serious Kevin infectious grin remarkable joyous laugh always shared secrets other fliers quick give beginner needed help direction Along way made hundreds friends including hearts go out wife Joan children family choose send remembrance wish send name AMA Scholarship fund Kevin 39 found last themml peace Bob Petro modeler almost 40 years During time hed done about kind modeling existed Free Right Control Line RC founded clubs took office possible Contest Director judge both flight static Pattern flier Scale builder flier Scale Masters finalist instructor pilot photographer columnist Bob lived number different spots recently lived Coeur dAlene area interests seemed have settled Scale direction over last few years Bob published particularly Scale R/C Modeler descriptions photographs various scale contests Hes also pictures words used column recently February 1992 issue Bob positive force scale modeling will missed did lot modeling modelers Personally will miss Bob Kevin because friends Both suffered now both peace Lloyd Knerr president Cocur dAlcne Aero-Modeling Society wrote Dave Baxter fellow CAMS modeler Lloyds father-inlaw passed away early December after extended illness Lloyd wrote can tell brightest time Dave involvement RC CAMS Im sure join sending Daves wife Jonnie family deepest condolences Speaking CAMS oldest gatherings District will happen April 5 CAMS Annual Symposium takes place North Idaho College Coeur dAlene Right about now should have pictures 91 version Pine Hollow Nationals during event cut out chance taking pictures nobody offered either What Pine Hollow water-based contest put Sky Knights Portland Oregon held by/on/over lake resort near Wamic eastem slopes Mount Hood measuring device its major part contest scene district contest entrants challenge other fliers ability aircraft equipment luck Its like Plat 1 held Sutherlin fly-in few low-key events Pine Hollow replete splash-andgoes loops rolls spins bomb drops whatever else latest CD has figured Out test strength both airframe pilot year 48 contestants signed up weather turned bad just 36 contestants actually tried Well let quote Flight Line communication forum Portland Sky Knights edited Malt Shields Matt tum quoted Mr Allen Poinsctt Director Marketing Stream Inc RC Seaplane kits floats Mr Poinsett has attended other water-based events around country level competition skill pilots event both pilots builders competent have ever seen guys put great contest better show Since contestants come over Northwest just points Out what great bunch have up Matt went point out 11 planes flew Scale aircraft four top 10 First Fourth Sixth Tenth Scale aircraft Special kudos lrcz Jim Weaver CD Vein Ahlberg job well done unusual aircraft list Jerry Holcornbs tn-motored Supermarine Air Yacht Matt Shields Ron Caspells Aichi 16c floatplanes Paul Weston Ed Westwoods 1/4-scale test-bed version FullScale Sea Era lifted Alex Vogel editor T-Bird Screech newsletter Big Sky Thunderbirds Its also noted shovel snow clear path off runway please smooth down piles snow makes difficult planes equipped skis Quoted exactly originally typed unnamed source about interrelationships club Instructor Program Unfortunately may never do-able club gave old school try. spent hours would like admit develop publish great Right Training Manual thought tried get some folks together discuss implement program ran smack ego/turf/control battle just wouldnt believe old dont way Im going team bit idea benefit newcomers make heroes out instructors couldnt get consensus start setting up Instructors Basic Qualifications standard.and things got stickier Anyway norhistg really got accomplished froms Clubs viewpoint Im sure few beginners Club just disappointed am program never got underway Hmmm Snort News publication Precision Acrobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA short losing its editor last three years Phil Granderson will new editor Phil isnt stranger Control Line enthusiasts District XI Interestingly enough Stunt News published Don MeClave CL competitor civic leading lights Portland area also very nice person editor Free Flight Joomol Chris Weinrich Chris doing fine job too consider number others involved magazines say columnists realize district has enormous effect affairs modeling Dale Moore has outfit called Three Mens Models somewhere downstate near coast friend looking getting models Pattern birds Hope successful hope producing items hobby district successful Heres teaser things come year Seattle Radio Aero Club puts show Lake Ballinger show its appreciation right fly off lake smack middle town Bill Westphal coordinates things sent words pictures get pictures month first photo shows pit area some Iliers some spectators taking rays action next picture looks toward flying site lake shows attendees area wtts tocredibly crowded wonderful aircraft tremendously competent fliers Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters will have Helicopter Fun-Fly May 9-10 flying field same weekend annual Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede Fair should something whole family Mark Ewert Helicopter Board member will probably latest info Additional information can Carlos Gingeda 716 Hart Lane Walla Walla WA 99362 Also WWPT will probably hold swap shop some other weekends early May get yotrr good stuff ready l 1992 103 Ataska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 g 5031 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Dsrrett Andersen 132 15th Ave NW Great Fails MI 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaver WA 98684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 90518 Dsve Matlens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brsce Nelson 807 E Vicknbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Ssmeer WA 98390 Assistant Frequency coordinator Watson 130-145th Ave Beilense WA 98007 D & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr L MCC engine have inquiries article MCC engine other specific item mentioned column Much thrust correspondence either information engine will available have able answer individuals increasing number should contact inventor Fred Erickson Letters written Fred will also provide some encouragement getting engines production Discussion Fred indicates still some development required production engine real progress coming can contact him follows further information Mr Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Seminars least seminar Sound Model Aeronautics will held during Grand Opening Muncie times will posted event Planning just underway will opportunity attending opening see firsthand some methods benefits sound reduction An attempt also being made hold seminar during Toledo Show nothing firm this time event answers questions will available AMA booth myself others have problem drop let us know will Friday Saturday will doing some work Don Lowe RC World Orlando Florida several aspects subject will looking some problems large aircraft models work will consist straightforward dB readings one-third octave band readings both ground flight outcome should definitive data just problems solve modelers big aircraft category far away largest growth portion sport large engines have good exhaust systems lacking efficient propellers hope correct both conditions time engines big SuperTigre Moki class can equipped operate very quietly time bigger gasoline power units another question possible run quietly little difficult obtain material needed perform task hand another purpose work RC World hope able tape much activity put together video would available members clubs provide assist practices conducive retention flying sites later New products aircraft pictured built John Whitmore Connecticut Balsa Bugs Bubba Spiveys Lanier Stinger kit Power Quadra 62 muffler new Soundmaster Big Engine Muffler prototype Davis Diesel Development Inc muffler two in diameter 14 long seven oz weight installation also included Davis Iso-mounts Soundmaster tuned-pipe mount Running 22 prop someone commented takeoff sounded like high-speed window fan will available upcoming WRAM Show before read new type vibration isolation unit available large engines including sizes up six Cu obtained IMS Show Pasadena couple days ago havent opportunity photograph check unit yet what saw show should prove good unit will have some further information next month system package comes pre-formed metal parts two grades isolating material stiffness considerations necessary screws instructions system comes Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Arthur Cloutier owner designer unit Individuals making plans use isolator such need plan adding about 2 1/4 additional space engine installation does make bit difficult cases retrofit aircraft engine installation Input have promised input especially big aircraft installations hope have some next issue Model Aviation Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during lgg2 March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EAA Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 IMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MARCS Show Towson Maryland June 13 National Flying Site Grand Opening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachusetts June 27-28 IMAA Large Scale Model Fly-In Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EAA Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Championships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AA AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SINZE 1936 AL ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Worlds Largest Sp6rt Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Ah arrival spring weather begins warm grass turns green modelers flock flying field sharpen skills preparation up-coming fun flys rallies contests addition fun excitement enjoyed contestants events also provide excellent opportunity club gain publicity Publicity essential growth club sport Numerous important public relations goals can accomplished promoting events First publics awareness about sport organization increased recognition can very helpful speaking public officials private landowners about flying sites Second media coverage will help attract new members club An influx new people vital clubs survival Finally seeing hearing coverage event great morale booster members However process isnt simple organizing event waiting press arrive An article newspaper feature radio television result planning dedication hard work good idea form public relations committee handle coordination clubs publicity efforts committee should consist chairman member writing skills member photography skills should work clubs leadership target events newsworthy greater chance receiving coverage Such events could opening new flying site large regional contest demonstration held conjunction Veterans Day Armed Forces Day imaginative developing ways pitch event media Next committee should develop media mailing list contact names newspapers should include city editor sports editor aviation editor publication has television radio stations information should sent news director assignment editor important build relationships contacts will have sympathetic ear efforts public relations committee may want canvass club see members have friends neighbors work local newspaper radio television stations have begin building relationship press release announcing event should mailed contacts four six weeks prior event press release basic tool publicity campaign needs contain specific information about event What facts editor needs point essential provide contact name day evening phone number editor can always speak person information needed also important keep release brief no longer two pages Long drawn-out novels CONTINUED ON PAGE 90 ITwo Ists 1992 Nationals honor being first contestant register 1992 AMA Nationals goes Stewart Swanson Harrisburg Pennsylvania first workers volunteer help make happen Cliff Nancy Telford Bethesda Maryland 1992 Nationals dont begin until June 20 applications both contestants volunteer workers already pouring AMA Headquarters Nationals fly June 20-29 Dont wait get forms now relax concentrate practicing want become either contestant volunteer worker 1992 Nationals drop us line AMA Well send everything need get going Come meet best modelers America June Youll never know what great time Nationals until experience yourself ng Muncie national flying site near Muncie Indiana complete Final seeding grading will done spring AMA member may have unlimited use site until Grand Opening weekend June 1314 1992 June 15 member will able use site three times charge Upon completion three free uses will charge $5 per day $25 per calendar year site generally open AMA members except national international event scheduled During scheduled events will no open flying admission charges and/or restrictions will place cases entry site will restricted advance notice will appear AMA News section Please note site will reserved IMAA flyin June 20-21 will also reserved United States Outdoor Championships run NFFS September 2-7 Scale World Championships August 22-29 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Ofrector Operations Robert Vojalavek S Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee S Technical Director Bob Underwood troiler Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicls Felix Gora RFK&D April 1992 89 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 otticial position ot AMA Esecutive Council N just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California met conjunction IMS Trade Show could available discuss issues modelers District 10 Loren Nicholson Santa Ana sat meeting handed letter addressed several points concern following response Loren felt would general interest members Dear Loen appreciate thoughtful letter January 8 handed Council meeting Pasadena am very sorry didnt find time read until enroute home Maybe 37000-foot view will help perception respond am very happy Geoff Styles able helpful Miles Square issue fervent desire AMA can serve membership acquisition retention flying sites Geoff hired 1970s purpose Since time have continuing program flying site support Geoff allocated funds needs perform function Nothing basic modelers nice permanent flying site since disruptive influence aeromodeling loss good place fly concern identify need serve club way primary reason supporting national facility provide focus growth additional funds may provided acquisition flying sites trust successor will keep goal mind As know Council has approved proceeding plans develop District 10 flying site apparently will supported least 12 clubs area will used home field clubs will also available AMA members will eventually have facilities RC Control Line Free Right have some concern expenditure large sums money regional sites needed can afford have view worth terms members served per dollar invested feel loan guarantee program clubs approved Council Pasadena may helpful question clubs want purchase site Maybe clubs will want financial assistance Perhaps should also help clubs financially develop site acquired through long-term lease made available through government agencies Obviously would riskier investment merits some serious study regard move Headquarters Muncie have chosen because will permit efficient less costly operation total function will also allow us launch new programs unable Reston such symposia flight training technical research efficient operation Nationals place hold variety events realize will no longer nations capital will have easy communications Indiana counterpart FAA able function very well Oshkosh Wisconsin having potent influence aviation interests Washington DC knowledge Council does manage Headquarters day-to day affairs contact almost daily usually concerns matters procedure areas am directly responsible Council does set goals broad manner possible time time necessary clarify intent agree Council should meddle Headquarters affairs members hold us responsible what takes place Whenever possible Council takes extra day meetings planning brainstorming goal-settingand establishing new initiatives long-range planning 15 years before retiring R&D Wright-Patterson AFB very difficult try forecast future needs make plans years ahead doesnt mean shouldnt try Noise touchy subject talk members about Most say Dont specify national dB level let us deal local level thats approach realize national requirement industry slow respond simply market what think will sell modelers wont purchase what available will get message did write engine manufacturer world asking supply quiet mufflers So far has responded OS now marketing quieter mufflers noise mufflers Thats reason AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Also Howard Crispin writes about noise month has compiled document provides information reduction noise distributed club also plan host symposium noise June Open House Muncie will tape program make available clubs Yes hate noise am also concerned about flying field neighbors reaction sound models flying am also concerned about own hearing have some loss already noise pollution loud engines unpleasant say least approach support local autonomy making information noise reduction available club individual desires Incidentally Howard Crispin available speaker subject AMAs expense prefer several clubs come together joint meeting make greater impact AMA dollars spent proposals have made Contest Boards noise limits usually rejected Pattern now has requirement FAI ClAM requires noise limits several categories move gaining momentum. strong position Council would seen dictatorial democratic process must allowed work Noise matter perception persons acceptance anothers aggravation quiet quiet enough Some identify unusual sounds aggravation regardless dB level know reduce sound pressure level perceived acceptable site has different requirement need respect best can educate members cost noise site loss encourage industry respond providing devices meet need Loren appreciate thinking people take time attend Council sessions express positive ideas meet needs aeromodeling really appreciate taking time hope others will want make positive impact little like trying push wet noodle up bill times Hang Try lose sight fact hobby enjoyment get Out Sometimes have remind myself thats what modeling about Lets get involved politics personalities lose sight much fun can have Sincerely Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics oundup continued page 89 read let alone given serious consideration addition press releases radio television stations should also sent public service announcements PSAs read over air Federal regulations require broadcasters devote percentage time airing announcements non-profit groups Like press release PSA needs contain five Ws shorter format Because stations look PSAs 20-30 seconds length necessary keep announcement concise interesting Approximately two four weeks before event information kit should sent media list kit should contain copy original press release listing description events will flown listing notable contestants officials sponsors action photos models map site etc information kit will serve reminder also provide detailed look event week before event public relations committee needs log some hours phone talking media contacts should ask infornmtion received have questions plan covering event phone calls will help determine advance much coverage event will receive also helping forge relationship contact log should kept details called what response During event public relations committee should hand meet talk media committee members should have information about event readily available should also keep mind discussion points touch during interviews such club size history event notable club members contact join club etc having designated spokespeople consistent message about club its event will given media work complete once event finished Results wrap-up CONTINUED ON PAGE 91 90 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 As know now columns usually deal mundane numbers issues business AMA Things like investments insurance legal issues occasionally something actually has something model airplanes common subjects sneak As start column am thinking will different others knows may slip back old habits discussed some columns content president Don Lowe made comment waxing philosophically morning probably quite right common question recently has What AMA9 good question answer would vary profane mundane depending ask Before can define AMA would necessary define what Academy what model aeronautics deal fact organizations grow something either beyond different original reason founding Most us consider model aviation great hobby sport can leave real-world pressures life behind escape make-believe world fantasy enjoyment Its fun place place important thing moment can anything exactly matching color model prototype selecting right size rubber enable favorite model fly highest longest fastest or.. Some us get make-believe world deep start wear clothing match Im thinking now opening scenes AMA film Marvelous Miniatures model pilot dons leather helmet before taxiing perfect scale model old British biplane out flight line Some us have clothes swagger models Texas believe refer hat no cattle' others get kicks out screaming engine fast model thrill competition Clothes swagger damned flag drops BS stops Losing oneself workshop creating dream airplane very therapeutic way enable us recharge psychological ability deal real world us social side aeromodeling important actual building flying models else can president large corporation plumber dentist construction worker get together exchange ideas methods techniques have teacher student Other typical flying site else does saying men women created equal have true meaning gatherings modelers its modeling ability enthusiasm matters what living modelers subscribe fantasy world live little personal time pressures real world negative thought rather statement degree enjoyment us derive wonderful hobby As kids played fantasy games cowboys Native Americans king queen hill hide seek etc etc wonderful games harmless educational entertaining once us got hurt Getting hurt wasnt part fantasy sure inevitable result some fun learned accept occasional clashes reality part price pay fun fantasies As grow up spend less time fantasy world time dealing reality still spend little therapeutic time fantasy world through wonderful hobby model aviation Although have seemingly become wiser age confrontation between fantasies reality has become clouded indistinct As kids fantasies involved imaginations almost entirely little reliance real world implements As adults fantasies rely greater integration real implements enhance enjoyment As kids wed simply imagine flying RC model would fly imaginary transmitter As adults least need transmitter Ah wonderful world youth didnt have worry about such mundane things frequencies insurance enjoy fantasies whether would permitted have fantasies Contrast today need deal FCC frequencies deal noise issues keep flying sites deal legal liability insurance issues hobby deal environmental impact activity Rules must made regulate fantasies then.. Hey started out try define what AMA now realize AMA modelers fantasy realities society meet head AMA deals real world issues enable modelers better enjoy hobby yet sometimes dealing issues AMA finds necessary impose restrictions favorite pastime enable continue exist ever changing real world just heard rumor state has enacted law makes illegal sell anything ni-cd batteries unless provisions have made manufacturer provide proper disposal batteries once go bad always seems something Till next month PR Roundup continued page 90 releases other promised information needs delivered media its promotion next event because publicity non-stop effort detailed information developing public relations program promote club events available AMAs Publicity Guide Model Clubs obtain free copy booklet contact AMA Marketing Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750 Club news Thanks annual Flying Circus fundraiser Rhode Island Aeromodelers Bristol Rhode Island able donate over $1000 Meeting Street School institution operated conjunction Easter Seals Rhode Island has provided developmental therapeutic educational services disabled infants children since 1946 Hying Circus day-long event featuring flying teams warbird demonstrations mock dog-fights static displays much Admission $2 per car load Spectators can buy permits try hand model flying instructor enter raffle tn win model products club reports successful well-attended production received coverage local CBS affiliate numerous local newspapers club members hopeful positive publicity will help begin search new flying field important says event chairman Mike Viscosi club able raise money recognition worthwhile charity-a win-win situation everyone Rochester Area Radio Control Association Rochester Michigan has new flying field city Rochester Hills announced plans construct model airport newly dedicated Earl Borden Park City officials first talked about letting club fly informally new park hut decided make model airport permanent addition model flying area 1000 x 500foot tract 600foot runway story new flying field documented Rochester Clarion resulted great publicity club AMA Write us club has news about obtaining new field holding successful event implementing public relations campaign tell us about Well consider PR Roundup column other clubs can follow example addition background letter send photos included column next month April 1992 91 N Editor Bob Boulis Northeastern Drone Society suggests may learn lot nature few things Canada goose particular Scientists have discovered geese fly V formation As bird flaps its wings creates uplift bird immediately follows following V pattern flock achieves flying range least 71% greater bird flew its own People share common direction sense community get going quickly easily because traveling others support simple fact have sense goose will stand other What comes simply instinctively geese cooperation organization supportmay take bit conscious effort humans achieve Did know geese honk behind encourage up front keep up pace Bobs article crossed desk gave little insight some issues AMA So comes little honking behind concerning AMA Membership kits mail should received shortly membership Supply Seviee catalogue usual array bonus coupons AMA members take advantage coupons entitled 12 free catalogues four free magazines discounted magazine subscription Flying Models plans book photobook model airplanes savings some companies 10-50% well direct dollar discounts worth over $120 Wow Honk honk have already taken advantage special offer AMA members magazine subscription rate Model Airplane News very large number AMA members have also benefited VisionCare program provided AMA offers substantial discounts members eyeglasses AMA has also working over last year travel program discount long distance telephone service offered members add up discounts hobby products eyewear magazine subscriptions free catalogues AMA becomes true bargain aeromodeler have provided members variety discounts services times over makes membership payment essentially free Honk honk honk adding real dollar-for-dollar value AMA membership also working extremely bard efforts fundamental reasons having AMA first place first national flying site Indiana reality writing first regional flying site has earmarks reality end 1992 Beyond AMA has just launched program will enable local flying clubs have financial horsepower actually purchase own flying sites Add fact AMA has formal flying site assistance staff member dedicated helping clubs flying sites past 11 years have AMA fully involved issue flying sites Honk honk honk radio control frequency now available use USA made possible AMA period Academy spends well over $50000 year legal fees committee costs ensure government well aware need RC channels Added course fact AMA has almost $75000 worth equipment out field monitor analyze frequencies comes Radio Control frequencies AMA leadership position organization position behalf modelers Honk honk honk Recently read magazine FAA has established committee draft legislation concerning Unmanned Aerial Vehicles legislation would also affect use airspace model airplanes AMA HQ Staff members committee committee meets AMA Headquarters Honk honk honk Clearly AMA acquiring keeping flying sites organization radio frequency acquisition retention modelers voice comes maintaining freedom use airspace doesnt mean just Academy doing it doing Honk honk honk Academy Model Aeronautics organization modelers trade membership organization true membership organization modelers shout encouragement behind little honking input right out open see make comment Essentially honking drives AMA keeps going honk something like keep coming also honk things like AMA keeps doing things like Personally am attracted someone saying no elections no hassles prefer true member modeling organization rather customer trade association Having worked AMA 11 years now have seen years insurance proposals submitted some two dozen insurance companies have also seen years no insurance company would touch us Through it has Academy has stuck its members over long haul Today AMA strong sound position continue provide services its members want need mere insurance company provide members Liability Insurance coverage Medical Insurance through Accidental Death Dismemberment Policy thirdly Fire Theft Vandalism coverage three coverages have proven very beneficial modelers package cant matched anywhere Competition License subject has kicked around last few years AMA really needs some input item let mc hit some high points ask let members Executive Council know feel about possibility AMA will have Competition License available additional $5 fee entering rule book-sanctioned events would need have competitors license paying $5 annual fee license would receive special license identifying person competitor two issues Cabane newsletter contains mle updates tips strong possibility competition license would also appropriate FAI sporting license Competitors would also automatically receive AMA rule book beginning cycle nutshell up react Grand Opening previously mentioned membership kit mail writing items included mailing family pass Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying facility Indiana June 13-14 Save pass Place windshield will have express entry membership parking privileges closer flying area Grand Opening See odel Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 J Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm Central8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Venniont DISTRICT REPORT IDo n Krafff District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 817 834-8248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St EsseoJct VT05452 MC McGoffin 8 Rohinson St Houhan ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thomposo 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Boti Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avon CT 06001 Freqaescy Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstoes Mills MA02648 Executive Council meeting have just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 may wonder California picked instead Reston meetings moved around country give modelers chance attend meeting held same time IMS progress meeting open time 400 pm modelers express opinions ask questions seems lot unrest lately regarding some decisions made Council However 400 pm nine members present three people comments Apparently modelers concerned enough express opinions hesitant person Below brief recap some topics discussed will covered other parts magazine 1 Leader membership past applied CD rating automatically became leader member As now will CD oniy must apply leader nsenbership separately Current CDs will sent form must complete wish remain leader member Watch mail information 2 Video tape tape will distributed chartered clubs no cost will produced entitled am AMA 3 A discussion held program help clubs purchase property Financial assistance will given backing loans banks letter credit 4 A proposal presented California modeler represented several clubs have AMA purchase parcel land have local modelers develop flying site 5 The Muncie property development nearly schedule next site started will part Control Line area will fees use facility admission will charged museum necessary maintenance property repairs due vandalism Apparently fair amount damage done museum items some theft library material Reston hope modelers Westover Nationals Work proceeding schedule entry forms now available competitor last year should already have form desire work Nationals contact Chip Smith AMA HQ form work four days will receive earned membership Communication has considerable question over such things insurance signing waiver statement year change dues etc Please take time read various columns Model Aviation nearly questions can answered RC Unlimited Races reported races previous column time did have results expect aware results now However did notice winner use glow engines engines 18 Mokis Davis Model Products Milford Connecticut saw airplane action engines good Other sizes available Maine Model Expo Its time year again Expo will beheld Augusta Maine Armory March 21-22 1992 Transmitter checking will available Saturday will fee service probably $5 per transmitter Geoff Styles AMA HQ staff will attending Mike Marchand may remember Mike young man stricken leukemia operation during December 1991 appeared doing very well now have report Mike passed away end 1991 father called let know unfortunately home talk him have very little information have able contact him yet condolences Mikes family 1992 MAINE MODEL CLUP EXPO MARCH 21-22 1992 Augusta Maine Armory *Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Staff *District Meeting *Sem i nars * Hobby Shop Booths *Model Displays *Awards *Transmitter Checking -- $5 Fee *AMA Pins & Patches Available PLAN TO ATTEND April 1992 93 Mold 15 18 engines used Unlimited Races appear similar qutuncc RC Flyers Inc Middletown Rhode Island arc celebrating 25th year existence Left right Secretary Scott Graham President John Means Safety Committee Chairman Bill Hoffman former President Jerry Browe Jerry presenting John Means AMA Special Award Appreciation hours work towards club improvements 4 New Yorl New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT oe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Browe 52 FW PSOS Box 2135 APO 09123 Geor9e Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 1253B Wes Decas B5 Riverside fIr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Juxchkos 7 Evergreen Ave NOW Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicote NY 13760 Freqasecy Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 just returned first Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California very impressed efficiency proceedings well accomplishments would difficult describe observations recommend member attend EC meeting spectator will prove enlightening informative minutes meeting will published ModelAviation should recognize John Byrne 18 years served great dedication District VP am pleased report congratulate John received Fellow award EC meeting proud him has offered help new capacity God knows need help can get Just remember guys out Often subject Quickie 500 surfaces conversation following article written Angelo Dc Fillipo describing experiences Quickie 500 Got Started Quickie 500 Racing have building flying Radio Controlled airplanes some 15 years now spending lot spare time instructing just plain sport flying funny thing happened way field last spring seems lost mind least appears way lot old flying buddies Sometime during cold winter months came across kit bad purchased few years back Flight Line Scat Cat plans looked harmless enough foam wing simple box-type fuse must have taken least weeks worth free time build cover put old four-channel radio stuck K&B 40 up front seemed pretty harmless Well wasnt until first thaw discovered wrong could isnt first time Ive wrong just ask wife first flight hooked didnt know sure named kit right its agile cat have ever seen can scat first speed coupled planes ability respond seems too much contend throttle back transforms pussycat Landing breeze rock steady predictable After few flights speed aircraft becomes acceptable really didnt take long become comfortable Well thats really got trouble see started think about what plane designed forIts racing aircraft dont know about reasons attracted RC flying first place fighter plane mystique visions WW 11-type aircraft banking around pylons speeds beyond comprehension close enough ground touch engines roaring loud dont really hear feel unmistakable roar Rolls Royce Merlin talk about prop noise would bend needle dB meter Owning real thing out question opted next best alternative building flying RC versions Looking back relatively happy just sport-flying plane now have imagine pylons out field Now Im racing flying flat level 100 ft trying turn dime Normally sport fly guys will tell plane straight level path five seconds figure something wrong either plane Now seems fly imaginary course naturally guys asking questions feel right' stomach upset' Headache maybe flu Well Ill show guys What know Cant see Im practicing Practicing what Well started talking old friend George Brown owner local hobby shop nationally recognized hobbyist competitor engine builder Like sport fliers thought competition intriguing still bit frightening George knew club Colts Neck New Jersey trying generate interest Quickie 500 putting few races geared beginner rules very simple Q-500 airplane powered Fox 40 ABC Quickie engine Master Airscrew 9 x 6 prop club would provide fuel event Seemed like just what looking Getting engine prop no problem after airplane investment required really wouldnt put much dent old budget hard part getting up courage actually compete Now have competed fun flys before racing something have never done before Heck have never seen race before next step little devious Once have equipment plane engine radio etc still missing very important thing need caller function caller launch plane start race run side call turns pylon #1 Sounds easy enough now comes devious part have beg crawl plead sometimes bribe con some poor unsuspecting friend madness appears misery really does love company Yott see got pal Lenny caller managed get two planes ready big day managed show up early register take trim flight What happened day will remember rest life Luckily didnt have fly first heat could watch and hoped learn heat called must admit nervous found myself standing out middle course engine running up full power waiting start Once airplane breaks ground youre racing hands shaking whole body trembling adrenalin kicks inwhat rush fly course What appears simple go fast turn left almost impossible first two laps Im over sky Im making corrections high school typing class jaw hurts clenching teeth have can try remember way left never mind up down fourth lap heart attack would welcome Poor Lenny trying calm mc down yelling ear go left no right too high too low bring closer etc etc Lap five plane does full roll around pylon three recover looping Dont ask just seemed like right thing Lap six other three planes beat have completed required ten laps trying land refuse quit Somehow manage complete heat land Im nerved tip can hardly stand Lenny retrieved plane walked back pits No words can explain closest can come say complete brain failure No time relax catch breath Lenny up next heat have launch call him back line engines screaming awaiting start look back Lenny waving cant hear anything over engine say What three four times three fottr times waves back now becomes clear still have touch brain failure see instead watching flag man starts race looking Lenny poor guy telling let plane go saying What Continued next nonrlx 94 Model Aviation Angelo DeFillipo sport flying P-Si led him Quickie 500 Gerry Mizelle President Lakeland RC tries being helper Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Assaciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Denbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceordlnalor John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 As tong AMA continues grow its current rate positive programs can generated membership An example occured January Executive Council meeting program unveiled will assist local clubs purchase own flying fields plan simple club has partial payment flying site Academy will willing cosign letter credit club Will program available clubs present Applications will evaluated small number sites will developed within first year plan proves successful initiative money will directed toward effort club interested such effort contact AMA Headquarters soon possible regional flying site AMA members being considered central California goes well environmental studies financial plans modelers area can look forward site next fall moneys necessary will come national organization plan requires local financial development nianagement first regional sites District Ill should begin develop regional site plan Does anyone want help AMA spends too much time money competition nothing day-to-day modelers Although statement highly debatable Executive Council considering creation competition license Everyone enters sanctioned activity would assessed $5 annual fee increased revenue would pay yearly copies rule book bi-ycarly rules update in-person contest board meetings other items assist competitor Council would appreciate opinions related issue Please take time express desires FCC currently looking allocated frequencies attempt disperse favorable manner Whether realize other concerns would like have some frequencies willing spend large sums money order Academy its legal counsel attending meetings Washington represent protect us local modeler can help utilizing frequencies allotted Any club still flying jttst frequencies hurting everyone 1991 frequency plan worksPlease use Al Richt member Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia has moved Tennessee Club members recognized service presenting him autographed picture Airtronics radio system AVP Dave Ellis provided picture Al Hillbillies Another New Years event held Northmoreland RC Clubs field near Greensburg Pennsylvania Harry Silvis picture exemplifies beautiful day Wingmasters Dayton Dhio welcomed New Year Fourth Annttal Freeze Fly Thirty-five planes least pilots provided basis Dayton Doily News feature article club continues fine effort public awareness Jeff Shawhan snapped picture below As flying season approaches attempt initiate safer quieter ways flying field save will probably own See Toledo April 1992 95 Al Richi Hillbillies Northmoreland R/C Club Dayton Wingmasters Honors The Baltimore Area Soaring Society has very active club northern part District IVdedicated art Soaring club also strong advocate Electric flight arc some members flying Electrics BASS conducted first-ever sanctioned contest 1991 however members have active competition quite few years Growth continuing club flying site problems also becoming matter some concern Noise concem continued development creating threat encroachment Public relations always important considers flying sites area Baltimore Area Soaring Society excels surely alone Maryland respect club did receive award December 17 1991 points up acceptance efforts Maryland Governor William Donald Shaefer awarded club Governors Citation Excellence recognition active participation school-based education program designed teach local elementary age children about principles flight aviation Congratulations eltib members Individuals Baltimore area interested Soaring Electric flight should contact BASS President Steve Pasierb 21 Redare Court Baltimore MD 21234 information Obituary Another model aviation pioneers has passed away Mr Leo Weiss well known 1930s 1940s modeling expertise Mr Weiss native Brooklyn attended Massachusetts Institute Technology graduated degree aeronautical engineering University Michigan worked aviation pioneer William Lear developing unmanned aircraft early RPV went form company much involved aircraft instrumcntation worked several fuel quantity gaging systems aircraft Air Force Leo still active AMA member also member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club stirvived wife Mildred Weiss daughter three sons Flying sites Several clubs district actively searching new flying site generally some success often lengthy process times leaves club no place use period weeks months makes very critical situation can cause club break up lose members problem clubs fail take good look future area Complacency can deadly comes site number reasons site may lost Some can quite sudden have nothing clubs operating procedures such things property being sold otherwise disposed like government property land fills etc Some areas may seem permanent yet might sure would believe today talk rewriting wetlands laws could very well invalidate usage type property Construction rezoning almost type can prove disaster Residential property worse properties come tinder noise restriction zoning can mean ban due perceived noise Most situations can anticipated should absolutely prepare problems advance Quite often noise question can resolved through active sound reduction programs other questions usually say will forced move wait until notice given begin search new site sign problem get new site lined up might worth actually have operational well advance move before time up old site have statements made column Geoff Styles column others telling help available surprising thing take advantage assistance know help available will work see results have correspondence says benefit Early search should contact AMA Headquarters materials will apply situation Beyond possible have District VP District AVPs Headquarters personnel attend meetings local officials required Much way material documentation experience benefit Use 1992 prospect outstanding active season appears certain year Newsletters conversation indicate should able satisfy whatever desires may have almost class aeromodeling growing number clubs finding practice organized activity certain way get involved knowledgeable about sport Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Aerobatics increase district areas Electric Soaring Giant models greatest gains being made Electric being boosted availability better motors kits batteries make much easier have success enjoy quieter category flight can course get serious competition Electric isnt enough keep ocetipied within District can always take advantage several major events within reasonable distance of AMA Muncie site belongs its members Acadcmy management staff anxious see what being done will grand opening ceremony planned activities introduce site trip Muncie can made day almost anywhere district great opportunity group take part event have opportunity bring along something fly well site developed will provide opportunities use members throughout Eastern/Central United States Another event being held relatively close year Nationals Westover AFB Massachusetts also June couple weeks earlier recent years should prove well attended have made plans now go should take step very soon overall good site other activities family close proximity site Coming up first weekend June annual Timonium MidAtlantic Trade Show Timoniom Maryland has growing event will continue improve year Again nearest expo anyone District IV As usual AMA will answer questions offer services may require Plan stopping booth June month people start summer activities exceedingly well filled will local events also occupy weekends Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia RT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Antedate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 14101 060-935h Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23805 Rick Christoph 1348 Cam~and Dr Harrisonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rieker Dr Mechanicoville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27512 Scatty Moyer 11 Drcbard Lane Wilmington DE 19800 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27026 Freacency Ceerdlnatar Paul Yacobacci 5408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 10101 488-5086 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans News flash couple new developments through AMAs Council appears AMA will soon buy property California used flying field several AMA clubs thc area idea can translated intcntion also buy least piece property other Districts United States also California District X District V almost large District X second biggest AMA As elected representative will push immediately Council consider flying field District threshold question would model airplane fliers benefited What best location flying field owned AMA members use Florida comes mind first because many clubs Florida could field located would benefit fliers Sixteen 25 acres something size What think Dont stay background crab later come forward express yourself District land purchase idea now another breakthrough AMA chartered club process buying piece land model flying purposes AMA will under proper circumstances extend club letter credit tip 1/2 actual value land itself help financing Karl Hensel District V Associate VP Meridian Mississippi wants remind last weekend May having two-day District V Fly-In Karl arranging details facilities Write Karl Hensel Rt 4 Box 264 Meridian MS 39305 Dont forget what mentioned last month live District V want new AMA Rule Book write will mail free Speaking Karl Hensels forthcoming District V Fly-In below Rudy Miller secretary Karls club Rtidy beside finely detailed Navy Fighter flies very well Meet Karen Blair Florida Branden Model Flyers Club Tom Cimino iniportant Contest Director says Karen club member excellent flier Warren Heinfeld president the Southern Eagle Squadron famous 90member club Fruitland Park Florida wants meet Kay Gajentan built club fly panel holding daughter Jessica Husband Erwin shown designed panel panel keeps everybody straight flying field club have ever seen allows ladies help run things successful Thanks nice picture Warren thc nationally famous writer Dave VTO' Linstrum holding little Martin MO-I Coconut airplane flies indoors wins wiib everywhere Flights minute 13 seconds uncommon weighs 2 oz Soon after smiling pix snapped Daves btiddy Millard Wells soundly thrashed him Pistachio Scale Contest Daves own design Daves own plans Whether smile stirvived toy airplane beating tin known snap Lee Webster Rtrss Timmons holding Russs 36-S Chamber Maid 1938 flies Free Flight weighs 160 grams rubber band inside Russ big promoting FAC movement area April 1992 97 V Alabama Florida Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / Souih Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 12051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoizewicz 3629 Rd Driando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 15t12 Vein SI. Gibsonelle Ft 33534 Gostavo Diaz E-t2 Frailsi Gasynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Sjbany MS 38852 Kad Hense RR 4 Box 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Ctradeston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Box 337 Daphne AL 36528 Didi PsOon 765 Bailey Brook Cirde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryrrran 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrsa GA 38082 Tersy Rimerl 367 Grange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1008 Sycamore Mandresler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnie Fields Boo 1063 Stridriand Rd. Inrerladren FL 32148 Telephone 19041 884-2517 Tom Morris Secretary-Treastirer nationally heralded PAMPA organization CL Acrobatics Contest Director last falls Alabama Acrobatic Championships sent flyer Fort McClellan Contest So guess what showed tip Pictured above Dennis Crabtrey Dothan Alabama son Denny age 13 Dennis holding 1951 Kinguter Old Time Stunt event Everybody saw having good time So has Tom pictured left got mouth wide open Maybe because District VP showed tip thc contest inois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT1 REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 4031C 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Bus 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N 0raee Norndge IL 60656 Gaiv Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Mancie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 Soath Fraezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 180612111 St Bedford iN 47421 DickTaylor 7929Jetferson Kansas City M064114 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St HigQinuville MO 64037 Heme 816564-2461 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-776 time read winter may have come cold weather good building season has already started can just keep crashing itll go much better its time get Out skis warm clothes make trip field during winter good charge old batteries will make day much better dont like cold better Dress warmly said t thought traveled enough Cheetah year took look log book discovered tve logged nearly 100 hours AMA travel Thats ten months Whew no wonder didnt have time anything home trips made car well year best travel since Ive VP As reminder its time tell what have planned 1992 50 can make effort come see Ill bet have already made some trips time see column print get info now Times wastin received final vote election Im afraid 80 approve being Council As see Im doing good job could Ill keep 80 votes someone else mind begin term Council dont see votes some other person see failure part problem dont have foggiest idea what did have write votes Maybe can give hint would appreciated try please much reasonably can Thank goes out took time vote election appreciated want know about AMA stand financially td strongly suggest go back previous issues read excellent array columns produced Vince Mankowski Dave Brown Theyre excellent source truth about AMA read myself Lets look some fine photos sent some first photo comes Jerry Worden last months column told Stan Thompson received Superior Service Award Below Stan being presented award 98 Model Aviation Liar Will I&V rLcr }tlt till arrlrnW Inc cirutr mr nrc urprrarrcu auarruorrcu thu dUUCU KrU Mooseheart Illinois school kids babics high school seniors project International Moose Lodge school must quite setup Anyway first photo fleet Darwin family took Mooseheart show would complete Hying lawnmowers Lets g urwin family round applause efforts make kids little bit happier Hes got vote next two ace regular contributor column Rex Welbaum Evansville Indiana Rex pillars Evansvilles fine RC clttb sent along photos craft add enjoyment Rex also sent along copies clubs new membership manual copy Indianas magazines featured club its articles fellas ball quite bit locally keep themselves publics eyes think its paid off well new flying site have great Well thats about month Ive pulled almost completed Pitts S-2 down storage quit some time ago Its time add fleet Besides need storage room completed projects Ijust added fleet nice back shop again Enough stow. seems like spring may closing us secd catalogs have arrived inevitably warm photos flowers trees seem Today nearly 12 stuff looks better Christmas cards Only few days ago sunny California course browncolored sky Los Angeles sorry sight trip doctor necessary clear lungs never fails nail whenever spend few days am now current full-sized aircraft After hiatus nearly eight years took lot will-power frustration solve rudder/pedal coordination problem Must age trying too hard slipping seat back notch made work again Now have eyes Avid Flyerit comes large box too Maybe later year have just received notice resignation Assistant VP Boyd Bowdish activities changing Boyd has pillar help Minneapolis area has pushed activities Association several years have chewed area national problems together have very large gap fill districts officer positions During coming months will talking several suggested replacements will also need visit area personal discussion have other suggestions please call write newsletters have requests help editors quite few new names too As keep repeating people unsung heroes club deserve special attention fellow club members have covering ways celebrating New Year Astro Wings Wisconsin great time mild weather Scott Orten sent some text club large turnout its event seems developing quite rally visited Flying Aces Flint meet local restaurant along several wives family members very pleasant evening got club hat collection sipped coffee great social/flying club now swap shop season really look forward meeting discussing AMA club topics Keep mind help available district have several frequency monitors use ICOM 7000s spectrum analyzer table-top display has booked steadily have two clubs events Literature available free AMA HQ handing Out mall shows such events Okay am carpet again quaint spelling must realize Welsh heritage college English translated Americanese typed foreign computer well work out However Chesaoiog spelled way Two big steps taken last weekend Pasadena Executive Council meeting First got go-ahead trial' assist clubs purchase own fields Iwill writon secoy planlan purelevelop rith reserdues So AMA lS Out working hard sites Next weekend will representing EC Frequency Committee meeting will extremely important several reasons FCC has already passed ruling could make receivers unusableso arc chasing waiver RC receivers Thank goodness experts monitor FCC actions Meanwhile keep buildingmodels dreams l 1992 99 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdioh6410Glen Prjtasursnce Coardinatar Joseph M Hats 5304 En Assaciate Vice Presidents Don Bentlield 1440 West Minnehalta Ave St Paul MN 55104 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeil Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Moho 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1604 Huetinotos Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pont ax MI 48054 Frequency Ceardinaters Westi Bob Stoma 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 tush Bert Kelly PD Box3900l Redford MI 48239 CD Don Riggins laying down rules MISS Michigan International Soaring Society Open meet Photo Bob Hatmaker Joe Parrish recieves kit Iowa Sundusters recognition long service Denny Goodrich photo Attendees Romeo Area RC Club Christmas Banquet Loss Friend EA Till 1928-1991 AMA 9822 passed away November 22 1991 after extremely long courageous battle cancer Ed known outstanding Free Flight competitor Contest Director Most true friend rcspect Ed also long-standing member Fort Planesman Free Flight Club final fly off max highest District 8 Free Flight News months column written Russ Snyder District 8 Free Flight Contest Board Member Free Flight activity within District 8 very active Junior participation strong following report Russ really shows much activity Free Flight Free Flight activity District 8 1991 contest season ranged early May through late October sanctioned competition being hosted Lone Star State exception Tulsa Glue Dobbers 42nd annual meet held Perry Oklahoma early August following data provided Bob Hanford CD said contest blessed good weather strong thermals led several lost models DTd kept going Other models given last rites well Robert Dunham II continued have shut-off problems A/B Motovator Bobs next flight far spectacular crash contest Instant kit However Robert flew Greenhead 19-powered Spacer 11 times Saturday 10 maxes two First places Gas Nostalgia edging Out Bob Combs Grand Champion Award Young Jeff Fedor bested field Mulvihill becoming first Junior take home High-Time Perpetual Trophy Jeff also bumped out dad take Third Open l/2A Gas Pyramid Acres Jim Summersett Tn-City came away both AMA high-time high-time Gas Power Awards Fort Worth Planesmen conducted two contests major 16th Annual Labor Day Regional Championships Free Flight portion held new location within local area Jeff Fedor Robert Dunham II won Junior Senior/Open Championship honors respectively Tn-City Flyers sponsored couple real super contests Free Flight Teams 10th Annual July 6-7 meet record 142 event entries 45 contestants real Texas shoot-out developed C-Gas between Marvin Mace Mark Valerius John Irwin Mary won C-Gas time 1482 seconds giving him high-time AMA Power award feat plus First D-Gas Fifth AGas beat out field coveted high-point championship honors Attesting good wcathcr first ten places 23 entries BGas maxed-out Bucket Johnson Alabama beat out Russ Snyder tie fly-off win event Dave Platt came Palm Bay Florida edge out Mr Summersctts Criss Cross Ramrod Nostalgia Houston modelers did very well Mark Valerius winning A-Gas Fred Pedreia taking both FAI combo small field Coupe P-30 020R Electric event Reid Simpson organized conducted Seventh Annual Autumn Cup October 12-13 Jim Bradley Orlando Dan Tracy Seattle traveled Seguin compete Americas Cup part FAI semi-final Team Trials Needless say Bradley won FlA Glider Ed Williamson El Paso won FlB Wakefield Henry Spence Reid Simpson tied honors FtC Power Jim Troutman set new FlC Junior record Erie Schmoekel both made United States Junior Power Team Looks like Daddy Troutman may herding cows again Also young Jeff Fedor earned slot US Junior Free Flight Team Glider Rubber Mark Valerius won new popular FlJ event along Open AMA Gas Open AMA Gas event real fun event Free Flight model flown rounds utilizing FAI engine run/flight time rules last sanctioned meet season 15th Annual Free Flight Team Challenge Tn-City won seven points followed Houston three points Fort Worth two points Guess thats now Check Six Russ Snyder Free Flight Contest Board Member as Cliff Cloud Climbers conducted two contests May 1991 meet held old Pyramid Acres site Don Dc Loach Senior Competitor taking high-point honors fall two day event club obtained use American Truck Driving Schools facility Prairie Hill east Waco site obtained through efforts Bob Combs vast improvement over 100 Model Aviation Arkansas / Louroana New Meoco Oklahoma Texas IEhE DISTRICT REPORT VEIl Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chock Andraka 605 Mark NE AlbuquerOse NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Ciyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glees Gresens 10224 Kenine Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 BitI Kimbro 2105 Wood Si Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Price Vailey Liole Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Nnrmas OK 73072 AMA Dispisy Ceerdisator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgetne Ariington TX 76018 Frequency Ceordisaters INorthI doe DuMond 1830 Ckey Chase Carroitos TX 75006 Soothl Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pasn Austin TX 78737 Ed Till wife Barbara Winners Tn-City Free Flight teams 10th Annual meet L-R back row Richard Haas Don DeLoach Faust Parker Bill Shaw John ODwyer Rochette Reinarz John Irwin George Aldrich Mary Mace Fred Pearce L-R front row Bob Loeffler Jason Haas Russ Snyder Charles Bruce Jim Summersett Reid Simpson Mark Valerius Dave Platt North Dakotas new AVP note Loren Moen Hello Allow mc introduce myself name Loren Moen recently appointed AVP North Dakota am 37 years old wifes name Cheryl have 2 children Jeremy 13 Lindsay 9 am self-employed electrician interest modeling began back farm growing up brother Arlyn started flying Control Line early 60s also flew Free Flight few years have RC nearly 25 years am still learning year have hard-to-take crashes over years have grown love hobby ever would like thank Russ Miller past years leadership North Dakotas AVP would like wish him good luck District IX VP am sure will serve us well look forward serving needs modelers North Dakota invite suggestions promoting hobby model aviation Please feel free call time Thank Kansas report Don Moden AVP Dodge City Kansas summer 1991 Fun Fly Some wind tried interrupt flying however RC pilots managed ay clubs Out western Kansas know put great fun-fly Keep up good work Nebraska news Tom Boyd AVP Tom Boyd Husker Hi little run down activities passed along Thanks greatly know theres silent ones out Mid America RC Pattern held July Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Skylarks Great time great weather great people fliers thanked judges fine job praise just easy scoring Skylarks gave particular note special help two callers used pencil paper hand signals assist deaf pilot fly first Pattern event Wonderful Grand Island Modelers participated Grand Island Air Show demo flying mall display Coors Silver Bullet held Fun Fly August 25 30 pilots 71 planes great time some considerable amount rckitted matcrial left blowing wind Fremont Frontier Flyers RC Club held Labor Day Fun Fly joined Control Line Club demo display during John C Fremont Days Now qonsidering building float next year about clipped wing C-5 newest club Loop Valley Flyers showing great organizational promise wide participation Great going fellows put display radio problems prevented flying North Loop Popcorn Days have invited join Rotary Club fundraiser report rvas Bob McClure Lincoln Area Soaring Society held its June Open rained Out Saturday Sunday greeted lifted spirits numerous flights Good times abundant 19 Sailplanes including four electric-powered Pilots Iowa Kansas Nebraska Community Center children treated Glider building Fun involved August continuous dawn-to-dttsk fly attempted Winds did help made until 200 pm six hours 15 minutes winch battery problems coincided put break things After restart two hours luck ran out broken winch lines disastrous crashes ending day report Bob Pratt Hasting Skylarks newsletter Larks Lip reads like summer disaster rekitting everything club does Night flys week rolls loops touch-and-goes long aircraft last Ive seen RD Combat start wrong end streamer club also participated float dunking Fly put North Platte Thunderbirds reported two-day one-night event unsurpassed delight Lynn Elsiner Crete again hosted years relaxed Fly reuniting fliers Nebraska Iowa Kansas shown tinder wing Burdett Flodmans Cuib Stromsburg Don Svoboda provided bubble-gum drop kids Conclusion April District IX gets adrenaline going Summer flying just around corner Hope see possible model fly-ins during coming months Keep AVPs informed times places Thought month right can afford keep tempers wrong cant afford District Niie Times l 1992 101 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska Noflh Dakota South Dakota Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tam Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8627W 81st Cir Arvada CD 80005 Laren Moee607E Vera Bottinesa ND 58318 DanModeo4lOHartSalina K567401 Jim Rickettn 516S Cloadas Siosnialls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 ColumbineCasper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/a Radia Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CD 80226 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening 3031936-3266 Loren Moen conversations him another member Executive Council mentioned figured out mindset District Ten VP mindset operating Regional Center said picked off recorded message comes you dial district phone number 916 961MODS message goes like AMA District Ten Regg Keyawa line Take time ya want horn Ill get back ya flash Unfortunately flash sometimes runs few days message list never less 30 calls day calls running lengthy discussions have since explored mind Council members thoughts conclusion hes right AVP Brian Nelson refers visionary hope right also Before became VP seen pain clubs losing model flying facilities also seen clubs diminish brink extinction have therefore adopted policy dedicated term creation protection flight sites now seems lot minds eye could materializing would appear Council about make District Ten explicitly California recipient first ever district regional flying facility What opportunity District Ten following presentation accepted will have first-ever regional site will have opportunity write book regional sites located built maintained Property Acquisition Development Committee currently formulating plan regions will selected receive such grants Perhaps following may help area envision District Ten miniature AMA just company-owned site seven Visalia will center three sites California site Nevada Arizona Utah Hawaii envision just company-owned sites stated above also solid program financial aid clubs throughout District improvements existing sites Im sure sounds like 20year plan damn well might plan feel can achieved lot less time 20 years such plan might ask respond thing makes possible what have common thoroughly enjoy love place make capitol investment first thing comes mind What will investment return Because modeling AMA membership result having place fly would appear sites good investment can made does take consideration fact often proper investments real estate will time yield substantial retums next question might would such vigorous plan financed number ways Dues surcharge professional fund-raising campaigns two come mind Plans havent explored club matching funds longrange financing example $250000 will buy 260 acres Visalia would downpayment $50000 buy six sites other locations Would surcharge $2 per District Ten member take care mortgage payment sites Will membership take care improvements Yes yes yes Would membership knowing approximately sites would object increase dues Council can no longer think terms modeling must think terms mangement micro-management o day-to-day affairs Headquarters rather general guidance meeting competition meeting competition FAI Pylon Pattern similar rather competition rival company opportunity start similar rival company company would supply insurance would guard monitor frequencies would develop competition would publish magazines have others will tell what would would assist modelers buy build maintain flying sites great pleasure introduce some real organizers headed Gary Hover May add District management organization could better hands Management Organization Team Front row left right Bob Meyers Jack Thomas Marvin Quales Ralph Hopkins Phil Hill John Drow Standing left right Fred Sattler Howard Cole Philip Hunt Harlen Collins Gary Hover VP Max Whilson George Gillburg Joe Minatta Marshall Searcy would take next years worth column space reprodttcc text District Ten Regional Site Study includes Project Committee Project Setting Project Description Planning Issues Project Management Noise Project Implementation Summary Exhibits through P Site Location Map Site Vicinity Map Site Plan Phased Development Plan Biological Study Proposal Flood Zone Aerial Map Frequency Assignment Noise Level Reference Sound Levels Map Summary Cost Estimated Annual Budget Field Rules Letters Support just headings monster study accomplished monster leader Gary Hover Gary stimmed up following concept Regional site District Ten both big step AMA giant step modeling continued loss adequate flying sites modeling commttnity AMA bond needs begin planning future Much National Hot Rod Association has done AMA mtist catalyst acquiring regional class sites District Ten badly needs kind support nationwide Let District Ten model working through monumental tasks required obtain necessary approvals branch Out other critical areas modeling community implement subsequent sites way will able ensure safe continued enjoyment sport much love Visalia site within 35 hours both Los Angeles basin San Francisco Bay Area site would location North-South challenges participants both regions meeting convenient central location State Highway 99 major freeway connects both mega population areas within 10 minutes field Daily commuter airlines major airports California service Visalias Municipal Airport seven miles away Major airline service Fresno 40 miles north AMAs contribution seen one-time deal exception funds pledged District Ten budgets District Ten Site Selection Committee invites anyone interested visit site see themselves development opportunity exists Central California Bravo Gary damn torpedoes Dear Rcgg Last time saw you up sticks running election read about high-tech stuff power clubs nothing about up So thotight no else will Ill write Propbusters basically low-key group btit run annual Sullivan contest four-stroke contest about three months later Theres lotta guys up dont know few build really big planes enclosed snapshot Ernie Bean third Bristol F-2B scratch project classified cost lumber would make someone rich 10 ft 32 lb its real bear fly drag Its powered 32 Kawasaki Rich Irwin PK Products Sorry theres no posed piettires pretty girls stuff Leon de Lisle Bristol Way go Leon Well get back up Ukiah somehow Hasta Iciego Regg 102 Model Aviation X Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95808 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Asueclate Vice Prestdents Marc M Karpewich 576W Center Lagan UT 84321 Betty Stream 3723 Suewden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91 Ott Frequency Ceerdlnaters George Steiner 2238 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161362-1962 Eloy Marez 2t26 W Nortliwood Santa Ass CA 92704 last couple days last few year have some saddest year filled grimly overflowing similar news last week two very nice guys Kevin Collins Bob Petro both lost fights cancer Kevin Collins known everyone flies Free Right district fly RC Gliders Seattle area deeply involved model aviation group volunteer officers District XI Free Flight Contest Board member contest organizer Contest Director someone could count help Out Among othcr things worked hours keep 60-acre site near Redmond use Free Flight Soaring pilots deeply involved competition competitors innate drive perfection drive paid off 1983 beset Open A-l Towline Glider record incredible 5739 record may never broken doesnt mean always serious Kevin infectious grin remarkable joyous laugh always shared secrets other fliers quick give beginner needed help direction Along way made hundreds friends including hearts go out wife Joan children family choose send remembrance wish send name AMA Scholarship fund Kevin 39 found last themml peace Bob Petro modeler almost 40 years During time hed done about kind modeling existed Free Right Control Line RC founded clubs took office possible Contest Director judge both flight static Pattern flier Scale builder flier Scale Masters finalist instructor pilot photographer columnist Bob lived number different spots recently lived Coeur dAlene area interests seemed have settled Scale direction over last few years Bob published particularly Scale R/C Modeler descriptions photographs various scale contests Hes also pictures words used column recently February 1992 issue Bob positive force scale modeling will missed did lot modeling modelers Personally will miss Bob Kevin because friends Both suffered now both peace Lloyd Knerr president Cocur dAlcne Aero-Modeling Society wrote Dave Baxter fellow CAMS modeler Lloyds father-inlaw passed away early December after extended illness Lloyd wrote can tell brightest time Dave involvement RC CAMS Im sure join sending Daves wife Jonnie family deepest condolences Speaking CAMS oldest gatherings District will happen April 5 CAMS Annual Symposium takes place North Idaho College Coeur dAlene Right about now should have pictures 91 version Pine Hollow Nationals during event cut out chance taking pictures nobody offered either What Pine Hollow water-based contest put Sky Knights Portland Oregon held by/on/over lake resort near Wamic eastem slopes Mount Hood measuring device its major part contest scene district contest entrants challenge other fliers ability aircraft equipment luck Its like Plat 1 held Sutherlin fly-in few low-key events Pine Hollow replete splash-andgoes loops rolls spins bomb drops whatever else latest CD has figured Out test strength both airframe pilot year 48 contestants signed up weather turned bad just 36 contestants actually tried Well let quote Flight Line communication forum Portland Sky Knights edited Malt Shields Matt tum quoted Mr Allen Poinsctt Director Marketing Stream Inc RC Seaplane kits floats Mr Poinsett has attended other water-based events around country level competition skill pilots event both pilots builders competent have ever seen guys put great contest better show Since contestants come over Northwest just points Out what great bunch have up Matt went point out 11 planes flew Scale aircraft four top 10 First Fourth Sixth Tenth Scale aircraft Special kudos lrcz Jim Weaver CD Vein Ahlberg job well done unusual aircraft list Jerry Holcornbs tn-motored Supermarine Air Yacht Matt Shields Ron Caspells Aichi 16c floatplanes Paul Weston Ed Westwoods 1/4-scale test-bed version FullScale Sea Era lifted Alex Vogel editor T-Bird Screech newsletter Big Sky Thunderbirds Its also noted shovel snow clear path off runway please smooth down piles snow makes difficult planes equipped skis Quoted exactly originally typed unnamed source about interrelationships club Instructor Program Unfortunately may never do-able club gave old school try. spent hours would like admit develop publish great Right Training Manual thought tried get some folks together discuss implement program ran smack ego/turf/control battle just wouldnt believe old dont way Im going team bit idea benefit newcomers make heroes out instructors couldnt get consensus start setting up Instructors Basic Qualifications standard.and things got stickier Anyway norhistg really got accomplished froms Clubs viewpoint Im sure few beginners Club just disappointed am program never got underway Hmmm Snort News publication Precision Acrobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA short losing its editor last three years Phil Granderson will new editor Phil isnt stranger Control Line enthusiasts District XI Interestingly enough Stunt News published Don MeClave CL competitor civic leading lights Portland area also very nice person editor Free Flight Joomol Chris Weinrich Chris doing fine job too consider number others involved magazines say columnists realize district has enormous effect affairs modeling Dale Moore has outfit called Three Mens Models somewhere downstate near coast friend looking getting models Pattern birds Hope successful hope producing items hobby district successful Heres teaser things come year Seattle Radio Aero Club puts show Lake Ballinger show its appreciation right fly off lake smack middle town Bill Westphal coordinates things sent words pictures get pictures month first photo shows pit area some Iliers some spectators taking rays action next picture looks toward flying site lake shows attendees area wtts tocredibly crowded wonderful aircraft tremendously competent fliers Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters will have Helicopter Fun-Fly May 9-10 flying field same weekend annual Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede Fair should something whole family Mark Ewert Helicopter Board member will probably latest info Additional information can Carlos Gingeda 716 Hart Lane Walla Walla WA 99362 Also WWPT will probably hold swap shop some other weekends early May get yotrr good stuff ready l 1992 103 Ataska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 g 5031 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Dsrrett Andersen 132 15th Ave NW Great Fails MI 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaver WA 98684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 90518 Dsve Matlens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brsce Nelson 807 E Vicknbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Ssmeer WA 98390 Assistant Frequency coordinator Watson 130-145th Ave Beilense WA 98007 D & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr L MCC engine have inquiries article MCC engine other specific item mentioned column Much thrust correspondence either information engine will available have able answer individuals increasing number should contact inventor Fred Erickson Letters written Fred will also provide some encouragement getting engines production Discussion Fred indicates still some development required production engine real progress coming can contact him follows further information Mr Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Seminars least seminar Sound Model Aeronautics will held during Grand Opening Muncie times will posted event Planning just underway will opportunity attending opening see firsthand some methods benefits sound reduction An attempt also being made hold seminar during Toledo Show nothing firm this time event answers questions will available AMA booth myself others have problem drop let us know will Friday Saturday will doing some work Don Lowe RC World Orlando Florida several aspects subject will looking some problems large aircraft models work will consist straightforward dB readings one-third octave band readings both ground flight outcome should definitive data just problems solve modelers big aircraft category far away largest growth portion sport large engines have good exhaust systems lacking efficient propellers hope correct both conditions time engines big SuperTigre Moki class can equipped operate very quietly time bigger gasoline power units another question possible run quietly little difficult obtain material needed perform task hand another purpose work RC World hope able tape much activity put together video would available members clubs provide assist practices conducive retention flying sites later New products aircraft pictured built John Whitmore Connecticut Balsa Bugs Bubba Spiveys Lanier Stinger kit Power Quadra 62 muffler new Soundmaster Big Engine Muffler prototype Davis Diesel Development Inc muffler two in diameter 14 long seven oz weight installation also included Davis Iso-mounts Soundmaster tuned-pipe mount Running 22 prop someone commented takeoff sounded like high-speed window fan will available upcoming WRAM Show before read new type vibration isolation unit available large engines including sizes up six Cu obtained IMS Show Pasadena couple days ago havent opportunity photograph check unit yet what saw show should prove good unit will have some further information next month system package comes pre-formed metal parts two grades isolating material stiffness considerations necessary screws instructions system comes Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Arthur Cloutier owner designer unit Individuals making plans use isolator such need plan adding about 2 1/4 additional space engine installation does make bit difficult cases retrofit aircraft engine installation Input have promised input especially big aircraft installations hope have some next issue Model Aviation Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during lgg2 March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EAA Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 IMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MARCS Show Towson Maryland June 13 National Flying Site Grand Opening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachusetts June 27-28 IMAA Large Scale Model Fly-In Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EAA Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Championships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AA AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SINZE 1936 AL ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Worlds Largest Sp6rt Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Ah arrival spring weather begins warm grass turns green modelers flock flying field sharpen skills preparation up-coming fun flys rallies contests addition fun excitement enjoyed contestants events also provide excellent opportunity club gain publicity Publicity essential growth club sport Numerous important public relations goals can accomplished promoting events First publics awareness about sport organization increased recognition can very helpful speaking public officials private landowners about flying sites Second media coverage will help attract new members club An influx new people vital clubs survival Finally seeing hearing coverage event great morale booster members However process isnt simple organizing event waiting press arrive An article newspaper feature radio television result planning dedication hard work good idea form public relations committee handle coordination clubs publicity efforts committee should consist chairman member writing skills member photography skills should work clubs leadership target events newsworthy greater chance receiving coverage Such events could opening new flying site large regional contest demonstration held conjunction Veterans Day Armed Forces Day imaginative developing ways pitch event media Next committee should develop media mailing list contact names newspapers should include city editor sports editor aviation editor publication has television radio stations information should sent news director assignment editor important build relationships contacts will have sympathetic ear efforts public relations committee may want canvass club see members have friends neighbors work local newspaper radio television stations have begin building relationship press release announcing event should mailed contacts four six weeks prior event press release basic tool publicity campaign needs contain specific information about event What facts editor needs point essential provide contact name day evening phone number editor can always speak person information needed also important keep release brief no longer two pages Long drawn-out novels CONTINUED ON PAGE 90 ITwo Ists 1992 Nationals honor being first contestant register 1992 AMA Nationals goes Stewart Swanson Harrisburg Pennsylvania first workers volunteer help make happen Cliff Nancy Telford Bethesda Maryland 1992 Nationals dont begin until June 20 applications both contestants volunteer workers already pouring AMA Headquarters Nationals fly June 20-29 Dont wait get forms now relax concentrate practicing want become either contestant volunteer worker 1992 Nationals drop us line AMA Well send everything need get going Come meet best modelers America June Youll never know what great time Nationals until experience yourself ng Muncie national flying site near Muncie Indiana complete Final seeding grading will done spring AMA member may have unlimited use site until Grand Opening weekend June 1314 1992 June 15 member will able use site three times charge Upon completion three free uses will charge $5 per day $25 per calendar year site generally open AMA members except national international event scheduled During scheduled events will no open flying admission charges and/or restrictions will place cases entry site will restricted advance notice will appear AMA News section Please note site will reserved IMAA flyin June 20-21 will also reserved United States Outdoor Championships run NFFS September 2-7 Scale World Championships August 22-29 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Ofrector Operations Robert Vojalavek S Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee S Technical Director Bob Underwood troiler Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicls Felix Gora RFK&D April 1992 89 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 otticial position ot AMA Esecutive Council N just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California met conjunction IMS Trade Show could available discuss issues modelers District 10 Loren Nicholson Santa Ana sat meeting handed letter addressed several points concern following response Loren felt would general interest members Dear Loen appreciate thoughtful letter January 8 handed Council meeting Pasadena am very sorry didnt find time read until enroute home Maybe 37000-foot view will help perception respond am very happy Geoff Styles able helpful Miles Square issue fervent desire AMA can serve membership acquisition retention flying sites Geoff hired 1970s purpose Since time have continuing program flying site support Geoff allocated funds needs perform function Nothing basic modelers nice permanent flying site since disruptive influence aeromodeling loss good place fly concern identify need serve club way primary reason supporting national facility provide focus growth additional funds may provided acquisition flying sites trust successor will keep goal mind As know Council has approved proceeding plans develop District 10 flying site apparently will supported least 12 clubs area will used home field clubs will also available AMA members will eventually have facilities RC Control Line Free Right have some concern expenditure large sums money regional sites needed can afford have view worth terms members served per dollar invested feel loan guarantee program clubs approved Council Pasadena may helpful question clubs want purchase site Maybe clubs will want financial assistance Perhaps should also help clubs financially develop site acquired through long-term lease made available through government agencies Obviously would riskier investment merits some serious study regard move Headquarters Muncie have chosen because will permit efficient less costly operation total function will also allow us launch new programs unable Reston such symposia flight training technical research efficient operation Nationals place hold variety events realize will no longer nations capital will have easy communications Indiana counterpart FAA able function very well Oshkosh Wisconsin having potent influence aviation interests Washington DC knowledge Council does manage Headquarters day-to day affairs contact almost daily usually concerns matters procedure areas am directly responsible Council does set goals broad manner possible time time necessary clarify intent agree Council should meddle Headquarters affairs members hold us responsible what takes place Whenever possible Council takes extra day meetings planning brainstorming goal-settingand establishing new initiatives long-range planning 15 years before retiring R&D Wright-Patterson AFB very difficult try forecast future needs make plans years ahead doesnt mean shouldnt try Noise touchy subject talk members about Most say Dont specify national dB level let us deal local level thats approach realize national requirement industry slow respond simply market what think will sell modelers wont purchase what available will get message did write engine manufacturer world asking supply quiet mufflers So far has responded OS now marketing quieter mufflers noise mufflers Thats reason AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Also Howard Crispin writes about noise month has compiled document provides information reduction noise distributed club also plan host symposium noise June Open House Muncie will tape program make available clubs Yes hate noise am also concerned about flying field neighbors reaction sound models flying am also concerned about own hearing have some loss already noise pollution loud engines unpleasant say least approach support local autonomy making information noise reduction available club individual desires Incidentally Howard Crispin available speaker subject AMAs expense prefer several clubs come together joint meeting make greater impact AMA dollars spent proposals have made Contest Boards noise limits usually rejected Pattern now has requirement FAI ClAM requires noise limits several categories move gaining momentum. strong position Council would seen dictatorial democratic process must allowed work Noise matter perception persons acceptance anothers aggravation quiet quiet enough Some identify unusual sounds aggravation regardless dB level know reduce sound pressure level perceived acceptable site has different requirement need respect best can educate members cost noise site loss encourage industry respond providing devices meet need Loren appreciate thinking people take time attend Council sessions express positive ideas meet needs aeromodeling really appreciate taking time hope others will want make positive impact little like trying push wet noodle up bill times Hang Try lose sight fact hobby enjoyment get Out Sometimes have remind myself thats what modeling about Lets get involved politics personalities lose sight much fun can have Sincerely Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics oundup continued page 89 read let alone given serious consideration addition press releases radio television stations should also sent public service announcements PSAs read over air Federal regulations require broadcasters devote percentage time airing announcements non-profit groups Like press release PSA needs contain five Ws shorter format Because stations look PSAs 20-30 seconds length necessary keep announcement concise interesting Approximately two four weeks before event information kit should sent media list kit should contain copy original press release listing description events will flown listing notable contestants officials sponsors action photos models map site etc information kit will serve reminder also provide detailed look event week before event public relations committee needs log some hours phone talking media contacts should ask infornmtion received have questions plan covering event phone calls will help determine advance much coverage event will receive also helping forge relationship contact log should kept details called what response During event public relations committee should hand meet talk media committee members should have information about event readily available should also keep mind discussion points touch during interviews such club size history event notable club members contact join club etc having designated spokespeople consistent message about club its event will given media work complete once event finished Results wrap-up CONTINUED ON PAGE 91 90 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 As know now columns usually deal mundane numbers issues business AMA Things like investments insurance legal issues occasionally something actually has something model airplanes common subjects sneak As start column am thinking will different others knows may slip back old habits discussed some columns content president Don Lowe made comment waxing philosophically morning probably quite right common question recently has What AMA9 good question answer would vary profane mundane depending ask Before can define AMA would necessary define what Academy what model aeronautics deal fact organizations grow something either beyond different original reason founding Most us consider model aviation great hobby sport can leave real-world pressures life behind escape make-believe world fantasy enjoyment Its fun place place important thing moment can anything exactly matching color model prototype selecting right size rubber enable favorite model fly highest longest fastest or.. Some us get make-believe world deep start wear clothing match Im thinking now opening scenes AMA film Marvelous Miniatures model pilot dons leather helmet before taxiing perfect scale model old British biplane out flight line Some us have clothes swagger models Texas believe refer hat no cattle' others get kicks out screaming engine fast model thrill competition Clothes swagger damned flag drops BS stops Losing oneself workshop creating dream airplane very therapeutic way enable us recharge psychological ability deal real world us social side aeromodeling important actual building flying models else can president large corporation plumber dentist construction worker get together exchange ideas methods techniques have teacher student Other typical flying site else does saying men women created equal have true meaning gatherings modelers its modeling ability enthusiasm matters what living modelers subscribe fantasy world live little personal time pressures real world negative thought rather statement degree enjoyment us derive wonderful hobby As kids played fantasy games cowboys Native Americans king queen hill hide seek etc etc wonderful games harmless educational entertaining once us got hurt Getting hurt wasnt part fantasy sure inevitable result some fun learned accept occasional clashes reality part price pay fun fantasies As grow up spend less time fantasy world time dealing reality still spend little therapeutic time fantasy world through wonderful hobby model aviation Although have seemingly become wiser age confrontation between fantasies reality has become clouded indistinct As kids fantasies involved imaginations almost entirely little reliance real world implements As adults fantasies rely greater integration real implements enhance enjoyment As kids wed simply imagine flying RC model would fly imaginary transmitter As adults least need transmitter Ah wonderful world youth didnt have worry about such mundane things frequencies insurance enjoy fantasies whether would permitted have fantasies Contrast today need deal FCC frequencies deal noise issues keep flying sites deal legal liability insurance issues hobby deal environmental impact activity Rules must made regulate fantasies then.. Hey started out try define what AMA now realize AMA modelers fantasy realities society meet head AMA deals real world issues enable modelers better enjoy hobby yet sometimes dealing issues AMA finds necessary impose restrictions favorite pastime enable continue exist ever changing real world just heard rumor state has enacted law makes illegal sell anything ni-cd batteries unless provisions have made manufacturer provide proper disposal batteries once go bad always seems something Till next month PR Roundup continued page 90 releases other promised information needs delivered media its promotion next event because publicity non-stop effort detailed information developing public relations program promote club events available AMAs Publicity Guide Model Clubs obtain free copy booklet contact AMA Marketing Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750 Club news Thanks annual Flying Circus fundraiser Rhode Island Aeromodelers Bristol Rhode Island able donate over $1000 Meeting Street School institution operated conjunction Easter Seals Rhode Island has provided developmental therapeutic educational services disabled infants children since 1946 Hying Circus day-long event featuring flying teams warbird demonstrations mock dog-fights static displays much Admission $2 per car load Spectators can buy permits try hand model flying instructor enter raffle tn win model products club reports successful well-attended production received coverage local CBS affiliate numerous local newspapers club members hopeful positive publicity will help begin search new flying field important says event chairman Mike Viscosi club able raise money recognition worthwhile charity-a win-win situation everyone Rochester Area Radio Control Association Rochester Michigan has new flying field city Rochester Hills announced plans construct model airport newly dedicated Earl Borden Park City officials first talked about letting club fly informally new park hut decided make model airport permanent addition model flying area 1000 x 500foot tract 600foot runway story new flying field documented Rochester Clarion resulted great publicity club AMA Write us club has news about obtaining new field holding successful event implementing public relations campaign tell us about Well consider PR Roundup column other clubs can follow example addition background letter send photos included column next month April 1992 91 N Editor Bob Boulis Northeastern Drone Society suggests may learn lot nature few things Canada goose particular Scientists have discovered geese fly V formation As bird flaps its wings creates uplift bird immediately follows following V pattern flock achieves flying range least 71% greater bird flew its own People share common direction sense community get going quickly easily because traveling others support simple fact have sense goose will stand other What comes simply instinctively geese cooperation organization supportmay take bit conscious effort humans achieve Did know geese honk behind encourage up front keep up pace Bobs article crossed desk gave little insight some issues AMA So comes little honking behind concerning AMA Membership kits mail should received shortly membership Supply Seviee catalogue usual array bonus coupons AMA members take advantage coupons entitled 12 free catalogues four free magazines discounted magazine subscription Flying Models plans book photobook model airplanes savings some companies 10-50% well direct dollar discounts worth over $120 Wow Honk honk have already taken advantage special offer AMA members magazine subscription rate Model Airplane News very large number AMA members have also benefited VisionCare program provided AMA offers substantial discounts members eyeglasses AMA has also working over last year travel program discount long distance telephone service offered members add up discounts hobby products eyewear magazine subscriptions free catalogues AMA becomes true bargain aeromodeler have provided members variety discounts services times over makes membership payment essentially free Honk honk honk adding real dollar-for-dollar value AMA membership also working extremely bard efforts fundamental reasons having AMA first place first national flying site Indiana reality writing first regional flying site has earmarks reality end 1992 Beyond AMA has just launched program will enable local flying clubs have financial horsepower actually purchase own flying sites Add fact AMA has formal flying site assistance staff member dedicated helping clubs flying sites past 11 years have AMA fully involved issue flying sites Honk honk honk radio control frequency now available use USA made possible AMA period Academy spends well over $50000 year legal fees committee costs ensure government well aware need RC channels Added course fact AMA has almost $75000 worth equipment out field monitor analyze frequencies comes Radio Control frequencies AMA leadership position organization position behalf modelers Honk honk honk Recently read magazine FAA has established committee draft legislation concerning Unmanned Aerial Vehicles legislation would also affect use airspace model airplanes AMA HQ Staff members committee committee meets AMA Headquarters Honk honk honk Clearly AMA acquiring keeping flying sites organization radio frequency acquisition retention modelers voice comes maintaining freedom use airspace doesnt mean just Academy doing it doing Honk honk honk Academy Model Aeronautics organization modelers trade membership organization true membership organization modelers shout encouragement behind little honking input right out open see make comment Essentially honking drives AMA keeps going honk something like keep coming also honk things like AMA keeps doing things like Personally am attracted someone saying no elections no hassles prefer true member modeling organization rather customer trade association Having worked AMA 11 years now have seen years insurance proposals submitted some two dozen insurance companies have also seen years no insurance company would touch us Through it has Academy has stuck its members over long haul Today AMA strong sound position continue provide services its members want need mere insurance company provide members Liability Insurance coverage Medical Insurance through Accidental Death Dismemberment Policy thirdly Fire Theft Vandalism coverage three coverages have proven very beneficial modelers package cant matched anywhere Competition License subject has kicked around last few years AMA really needs some input item let mc hit some high points ask let members Executive Council know feel about possibility AMA will have Competition License available additional $5 fee entering rule book-sanctioned events would need have competitors license paying $5 annual fee license would receive special license identifying person competitor two issues Cabane newsletter contains mle updates tips strong possibility competition license would also appropriate FAI sporting license Competitors would also automatically receive AMA rule book beginning cycle nutshell up react Grand Opening previously mentioned membership kit mail writing items included mailing family pass Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying facility Indiana June 13-14 Save pass Place windshield will have express entry membership parking privileges closer flying area Grand Opening See odel Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 J Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm Central8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Venniont DISTRICT REPORT IDo n Krafff District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 817 834-8248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St EsseoJct VT05452 MC McGoffin 8 Rohinson St Houhan ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thomposo 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Boti Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avon CT 06001 Freqaescy Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstoes Mills MA02648 Executive Council meeting have just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 may wonder California picked instead Reston meetings moved around country give modelers chance attend meeting held same time IMS progress meeting open time 400 pm modelers express opinions ask questions seems lot unrest lately regarding some decisions made Council However 400 pm nine members present three people comments Apparently modelers concerned enough express opinions hesitant person Below brief recap some topics discussed will covered other parts magazine 1 Leader membership past applied CD rating automatically became leader member As now will CD oniy must apply leader nsenbership separately Current CDs will sent form must complete wish remain leader member Watch mail information 2 Video tape tape will distributed chartered clubs no cost will produced entitled am AMA 3 A discussion held program help clubs purchase property Financial assistance will given backing loans banks letter credit 4 A proposal presented California modeler represented several clubs have AMA purchase parcel land have local modelers develop flying site 5 The Muncie property development nearly schedule next site started will part Control Line area will fees use facility admission will charged museum necessary maintenance property repairs due vandalism Apparently fair amount damage done museum items some theft library material Reston hope modelers Westover Nationals Work proceeding schedule entry forms now available competitor last year should already have form desire work Nationals contact Chip Smith AMA HQ form work four days will receive earned membership Communication has considerable question over such things insurance signing waiver statement year change dues etc Please take time read various columns Model Aviation nearly questions can answered RC Unlimited Races reported races previous column time did have results expect aware results now However did notice winner use glow engines engines 18 Mokis Davis Model Products Milford Connecticut saw airplane action engines good Other sizes available Maine Model Expo Its time year again Expo will beheld Augusta Maine Armory March 21-22 1992 Transmitter checking will available Saturday will fee service probably $5 per transmitter Geoff Styles AMA HQ staff will attending Mike Marchand may remember Mike young man stricken leukemia operation during December 1991 appeared doing very well now have report Mike passed away end 1991 father called let know unfortunately home talk him have very little information have able contact him yet condolences Mikes family 1992 MAINE MODEL CLUP EXPO MARCH 21-22 1992 Augusta Maine Armory *Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Staff *District Meeting *Sem i nars * Hobby Shop Booths *Model Displays *Awards *Transmitter Checking -- $5 Fee *AMA Pins & Patches Available PLAN TO ATTEND April 1992 93 Mold 15 18 engines used Unlimited Races appear similar qutuncc RC Flyers Inc Middletown Rhode Island arc celebrating 25th year existence Left right Secretary Scott Graham President John Means Safety Committee Chairman Bill Hoffman former President Jerry Browe Jerry presenting John Means AMA Special Award Appreciation hours work towards club improvements 4 New Yorl New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT oe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Browe 52 FW PSOS Box 2135 APO 09123 Geor9e Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 1253B Wes Decas B5 Riverside fIr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Juxchkos 7 Evergreen Ave NOW Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicote NY 13760 Freqasecy Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 just returned first Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California very impressed efficiency proceedings well accomplishments would difficult describe observations recommend member attend EC meeting spectator will prove enlightening informative minutes meeting will published ModelAviation should recognize John Byrne 18 years served great dedication District VP am pleased report congratulate John received Fellow award EC meeting proud him has offered help new capacity God knows need help can get Just remember guys out Often subject Quickie 500 surfaces conversation following article written Angelo Dc Fillipo describing experiences Quickie 500 Got Started Quickie 500 Racing have building flying Radio Controlled airplanes some 15 years now spending lot spare time instructing just plain sport flying funny thing happened way field last spring seems lost mind least appears way lot old flying buddies Sometime during cold winter months came across kit bad purchased few years back Flight Line Scat Cat plans looked harmless enough foam wing simple box-type fuse must have taken least weeks worth free time build cover put old four-channel radio stuck K&B 40 up front seemed pretty harmless Well wasnt until first thaw discovered wrong could isnt first time Ive wrong just ask wife first flight hooked didnt know sure named kit right its agile cat have ever seen can scat first speed coupled planes ability respond seems too much contend throttle back transforms pussycat Landing breeze rock steady predictable After few flights speed aircraft becomes acceptable really didnt take long become comfortable Well thats really got trouble see started think about what plane designed forIts racing aircraft dont know about reasons attracted RC flying first place fighter plane mystique visions WW 11-type aircraft banking around pylons speeds beyond comprehension close enough ground touch engines roaring loud dont really hear feel unmistakable roar Rolls Royce Merlin talk about prop noise would bend needle dB meter Owning real thing out question opted next best alternative building flying RC versions Looking back relatively happy just sport-flying plane now have imagine pylons out field Now Im racing flying flat level 100 ft trying turn dime Normally sport fly guys will tell plane straight level path five seconds figure something wrong either plane Now seems fly imaginary course naturally guys asking questions feel right' stomach upset' Headache maybe flu Well Ill show guys What know Cant see Im practicing Practicing what Well started talking old friend George Brown owner local hobby shop nationally recognized hobbyist competitor engine builder Like sport fliers thought competition intriguing still bit frightening George knew club Colts Neck New Jersey trying generate interest Quickie 500 putting few races geared beginner rules very simple Q-500 airplane powered Fox 40 ABC Quickie engine Master Airscrew 9 x 6 prop club would provide fuel event Seemed like just what looking Getting engine prop no problem after airplane investment required really wouldnt put much dent old budget hard part getting up courage actually compete Now have competed fun flys before racing something have never done before Heck have never seen race before next step little devious Once have equipment plane engine radio etc still missing very important thing need caller function caller launch plane start race run side call turns pylon #1 Sounds easy enough now comes devious part have beg crawl plead sometimes bribe con some poor unsuspecting friend madness appears misery really does love company Yott see got pal Lenny caller managed get two planes ready big day managed show up early register take trim flight What happened day will remember rest life Luckily didnt have fly first heat could watch and hoped learn heat called must admit nervous found myself standing out middle course engine running up full power waiting start Once airplane breaks ground youre racing hands shaking whole body trembling adrenalin kicks inwhat rush fly course What appears simple go fast turn left almost impossible first two laps Im over sky Im making corrections high school typing class jaw hurts clenching teeth have can try remember way left never mind up down fourth lap heart attack would welcome Poor Lenny trying calm mc down yelling ear go left no right too high too low bring closer etc etc Lap five plane does full roll around pylon three recover looping Dont ask just seemed like right thing Lap six other three planes beat have completed required ten laps trying land refuse quit Somehow manage complete heat land Im nerved tip can hardly stand Lenny retrieved plane walked back pits No words can explain closest can come say complete brain failure No time relax catch breath Lenny up next heat have launch call him back line engines screaming awaiting start look back Lenny waving cant hear anything over engine say What three four times three fottr times waves back now becomes clear still have touch brain failure see instead watching flag man starts race looking Lenny poor guy telling let plane go saying What Continued next nonrlx 94 Model Aviation Angelo DeFillipo sport flying P-Si led him Quickie 500 Gerry Mizelle President Lakeland RC tries being helper Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Assaciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Denbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceordlnalor John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 As tong AMA continues grow its current rate positive programs can generated membership An example occured January Executive Council meeting program unveiled will assist local clubs purchase own flying fields plan simple club has partial payment flying site Academy will willing cosign letter credit club Will program available clubs present Applications will evaluated small number sites will developed within first year plan proves successful initiative money will directed toward effort club interested such effort contact AMA Headquarters soon possible regional flying site AMA members being considered central California goes well environmental studies financial plans modelers area can look forward site next fall moneys necessary will come national organization plan requires local financial development nianagement first regional sites District Ill should begin develop regional site plan Does anyone want help AMA spends too much time money competition nothing day-to-day modelers Although statement highly debatable Executive Council considering creation competition license Everyone enters sanctioned activity would assessed $5 annual fee increased revenue would pay yearly copies rule book bi-ycarly rules update in-person contest board meetings other items assist competitor Council would appreciate opinions related issue Please take time express desires FCC currently looking allocated frequencies attempt disperse favorable manner Whether realize other concerns would like have some frequencies willing spend large sums money order Academy its legal counsel attending meetings Washington represent protect us local modeler can help utilizing frequencies allotted Any club still flying jttst frequencies hurting everyone 1991 frequency plan worksPlease use Al Richt member Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia has moved Tennessee Club members recognized service presenting him autographed picture Airtronics radio system AVP Dave Ellis provided picture Al Hillbillies Another New Years event held Northmoreland RC Clubs field near Greensburg Pennsylvania Harry Silvis picture exemplifies beautiful day Wingmasters Dayton Dhio welcomed New Year Fourth Annttal Freeze Fly Thirty-five planes least pilots provided basis Dayton Doily News feature article club continues fine effort public awareness Jeff Shawhan snapped picture below As flying season approaches attempt initiate safer quieter ways flying field save will probably own See Toledo April 1992 95 Al Richi Hillbillies Northmoreland R/C Club Dayton Wingmasters Honors The Baltimore Area Soaring Society has very active club northern part District IVdedicated art Soaring club also strong advocate Electric flight arc some members flying Electrics BASS conducted first-ever sanctioned contest 1991 however members have active competition quite few years Growth continuing club flying site problems also becoming matter some concern Noise concem continued development creating threat encroachment Public relations always important considers flying sites area Baltimore Area Soaring Society excels surely alone Maryland respect club did receive award December 17 1991 points up acceptance efforts Maryland Governor William Donald Shaefer awarded club Governors Citation Excellence recognition active participation school-based education program designed teach local elementary age children about principles flight aviation Congratulations eltib members Individuals Baltimore area interested Soaring Electric flight should contact BASS President Steve Pasierb 21 Redare Court Baltimore MD 21234 information Obituary Another model aviation pioneers has passed away Mr Leo Weiss well known 1930s 1940s modeling expertise Mr Weiss native Brooklyn attended Massachusetts Institute Technology graduated degree aeronautical engineering University Michigan worked aviation pioneer William Lear developing unmanned aircraft early RPV went form company much involved aircraft instrumcntation worked several fuel quantity gaging systems aircraft Air Force Leo still active AMA member also member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club stirvived wife Mildred Weiss daughter three sons Flying sites Several clubs district actively searching new flying site generally some success often lengthy process times leaves club no place use period weeks months makes very critical situation can cause club break up lose members problem clubs fail take good look future area Complacency can deadly comes site number reasons site may lost Some can quite sudden have nothing clubs operating procedures such things property being sold otherwise disposed like government property land fills etc Some areas may seem permanent yet might sure would believe today talk rewriting wetlands laws could very well invalidate usage type property Construction rezoning almost type can prove disaster Residential property worse properties come tinder noise restriction zoning can mean ban due perceived noise Most situations can anticipated should absolutely prepare problems advance Quite often noise question can resolved through active sound reduction programs other questions usually say will forced move wait until notice given begin search new site sign problem get new site lined up might worth actually have operational well advance move before time up old site have statements made column Geoff Styles column others telling help available surprising thing take advantage assistance know help available will work see results have correspondence says benefit Early search should contact AMA Headquarters materials will apply situation Beyond possible have District VP District AVPs Headquarters personnel attend meetings local officials required Much way material documentation experience benefit Use 1992 prospect outstanding active season appears certain year Newsletters conversation indicate should able satisfy whatever desires may have almost class aeromodeling growing number clubs finding practice organized activity certain way get involved knowledgeable about sport Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Aerobatics increase district areas Electric Soaring Giant models greatest gains being made Electric being boosted availability better motors kits batteries make much easier have success enjoy quieter category flight can course get serious competition Electric isnt enough keep ocetipied within District can always take advantage several major events within reasonable distance of AMA Muncie site belongs its members Acadcmy management staff anxious see what being done will grand opening ceremony planned activities introduce site trip Muncie can made day almost anywhere district great opportunity group take part event have opportunity bring along something fly well site developed will provide opportunities use members throughout Eastern/Central United States Another event being held relatively close year Nationals Westover AFB Massachusetts also June couple weeks earlier recent years should prove well attended have made plans now go should take step very soon overall good site other activities family close proximity site Coming up first weekend June annual Timonium MidAtlantic Trade Show Timoniom Maryland has growing event will continue improve year Again nearest expo anyone District IV As usual AMA will answer questions offer services may require Plan stopping booth June month people start summer activities exceedingly well filled will local events also occupy weekends Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia RT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Antedate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 14101 060-935h Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23805 Rick Christoph 1348 Cam~and Dr Harrisonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rieker Dr Mechanicoville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27512 Scatty Moyer 11 Drcbard Lane Wilmington DE 19800 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27026 Freacency Ceerdlnatar Paul Yacobacci 5408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 10101 488-5086 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans News flash couple new developments through AMAs Council appears AMA will soon buy property California used flying field several AMA clubs thc area idea can translated intcntion also buy least piece property other Districts United States also California District X District V almost large District X second biggest AMA As elected representative will push immediately Council consider flying field District threshold question would model airplane fliers benefited What best location flying field owned AMA members use Florida comes mind first because many clubs Florida could field located would benefit fliers Sixteen 25 acres something size What think Dont stay background crab later come forward express yourself District land purchase idea now another breakthrough AMA chartered club process buying piece land model flying purposes AMA will under proper circumstances extend club letter credit tip 1/2 actual value land itself help financing Karl Hensel District V Associate VP Meridian Mississippi wants remind last weekend May having two-day District V Fly-In Karl arranging details facilities Write Karl Hensel Rt 4 Box 264 Meridian MS 39305 Dont forget what mentioned last month live District V want new AMA Rule Book write will mail free Speaking Karl Hensels forthcoming District V Fly-In below Rudy Miller secretary Karls club Rtidy beside finely detailed Navy Fighter flies very well Meet Karen Blair Florida Branden Model Flyers Club Tom Cimino iniportant Contest Director says Karen club member excellent flier Warren Heinfeld president the Southern Eagle Squadron famous 90member club Fruitland Park Florida wants meet Kay Gajentan built club fly panel holding daughter Jessica Husband Erwin shown designed panel panel keeps everybody straight flying field club have ever seen allows ladies help run things successful Thanks nice picture Warren thc nationally famous writer Dave VTO' Linstrum holding little Martin MO-I Coconut airplane flies indoors wins wiib everywhere Flights minute 13 seconds uncommon weighs 2 oz Soon after smiling pix snapped Daves btiddy Millard Wells soundly thrashed him Pistachio Scale Contest Daves own design Daves own plans Whether smile stirvived toy airplane beating tin known snap Lee Webster Rtrss Timmons holding Russs 36-S Chamber Maid 1938 flies Free Flight weighs 160 grams rubber band inside Russ big promoting FAC movement area April 1992 97 V Alabama Florida Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / Souih Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 12051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoizewicz 3629 Rd Driando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 15t12 Vein SI. Gibsonelle Ft 33534 Gostavo Diaz E-t2 Frailsi Gasynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Sjbany MS 38852 Kad Hense RR 4 Box 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Ctradeston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Box 337 Daphne AL 36528 Didi PsOon 765 Bailey Brook Cirde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryrrran 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrsa GA 38082 Tersy Rimerl 367 Grange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1008 Sycamore Mandresler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnie Fields Boo 1063 Stridriand Rd. Inrerladren FL 32148 Telephone 19041 884-2517 Tom Morris Secretary-Treastirer nationally heralded PAMPA organization CL Acrobatics Contest Director last falls Alabama Acrobatic Championships sent flyer Fort McClellan Contest So guess what showed tip Pictured above Dennis Crabtrey Dothan Alabama son Denny age 13 Dennis holding 1951 Kinguter Old Time Stunt event Everybody saw having good time So has Tom pictured left got mouth wide open Maybe because District VP showed tip thc contest inois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT1 REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 4031C 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Bus 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N 0raee Norndge IL 60656 Gaiv Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Mancie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 Soath Fraezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 180612111 St Bedford iN 47421 DickTaylor 7929Jetferson Kansas City M064114 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St HigQinuville MO 64037 Heme 816564-2461 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-776 time read winter may have come cold weather good building season has already started can just keep crashing itll go much better its time get Out skis warm clothes make trip field during winter good charge old batteries will make day much better dont like cold better Dress warmly said t thought traveled enough Cheetah year took look log book discovered tve logged nearly 100 hours AMA travel Thats ten months Whew no wonder didnt have time anything home trips made car well year best travel since Ive VP As reminder its time tell what have planned 1992 50 can make effort come see Ill bet have already made some trips time see column print get info now Times wastin received final vote election Im afraid 80 approve being Council As see Im doing good job could Ill keep 80 votes someone else mind begin term Council dont see votes some other person see failure part problem dont have foggiest idea what did have write votes Maybe can give hint would appreciated try please much reasonably can Thank goes out took time vote election appreciated want know about AMA stand financially td strongly suggest go back previous issues read excellent array columns produced Vince Mankowski Dave Brown Theyre excellent source truth about AMA read myself Lets look some fine photos sent some first photo comes Jerry Worden last months column told Stan Thompson received Superior Service Award Below Stan being presented award 98 Model Aviation Liar Will I&V rLcr }tlt till arrlrnW Inc cirutr mr nrc urprrarrcu auarruorrcu thu dUUCU KrU Mooseheart Illinois school kids babics high school seniors project International Moose Lodge school must quite setup Anyway first photo fleet Darwin family took Mooseheart show would complete Hying lawnmowers Lets g urwin family round applause efforts make kids little bit happier Hes got vote next two ace regular contributor column Rex Welbaum Evansville Indiana Rex pillars Evansvilles fine RC clttb sent along photos craft add enjoyment Rex also sent along copies clubs new membership manual copy Indianas magazines featured club its articles fellas ball quite bit locally keep themselves publics eyes think its paid off well new flying site have great Well thats about month Ive pulled almost completed Pitts S-2 down storage quit some time ago Its time add fleet Besides need storage room completed projects Ijust added fleet nice back shop again Enough stow. seems like spring may closing us secd catalogs have arrived inevitably warm photos flowers trees seem Today nearly 12 stuff looks better Christmas cards Only few days ago sunny California course browncolored sky Los Angeles sorry sight trip doctor necessary clear lungs never fails nail whenever spend few days am now current full-sized aircraft After hiatus nearly eight years took lot will-power frustration solve rudder/pedal coordination problem Must age trying too hard slipping seat back notch made work again Now have eyes Avid Flyerit comes large box too Maybe later year have just received notice resignation Assistant VP Boyd Bowdish activities changing Boyd has pillar help Minneapolis area has pushed activities Association several years have chewed area national problems together have very large gap fill districts officer positions During coming months will talking several suggested replacements will also need visit area personal discussion have other suggestions please call write newsletters have requests help editors quite few new names too As keep repeating people unsung heroes club deserve special attention fellow club members have covering ways celebrating New Year Astro Wings Wisconsin great time mild weather Scott Orten sent some text club large turnout its event seems developing quite rally visited Flying Aces Flint meet local restaurant along several wives family members very pleasant evening got club hat collection sipped coffee great social/flying club now swap shop season really look forward meeting discussing AMA club topics Keep mind help available district have several frequency monitors use ICOM 7000s spectrum analyzer table-top display has booked steadily have two clubs events Literature available free AMA HQ handing Out mall shows such events Okay am carpet again quaint spelling must realize Welsh heritage college English translated Americanese typed foreign computer well work out However Chesaoiog spelled way Two big steps taken last weekend Pasadena Executive Council meeting First got go-ahead trial' assist clubs purchase own fields Iwill writon secoy planlan purelevelop rith reserdues So AMA lS Out working hard sites Next weekend will representing EC Frequency Committee meeting will extremely important several reasons FCC has already passed ruling could make receivers unusableso arc chasing waiver RC receivers Thank goodness experts monitor FCC actions Meanwhile keep buildingmodels dreams l 1992 99 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdioh6410Glen Prjtasursnce Coardinatar Joseph M Hats 5304 En Assaciate Vice Presidents Don Bentlield 1440 West Minnehalta Ave St Paul MN 55104 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeil Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Moho 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1604 Huetinotos Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pont ax MI 48054 Frequency Ceardinaters Westi Bob Stoma 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 tush Bert Kelly PD Box3900l Redford MI 48239 CD Don Riggins laying down rules MISS Michigan International Soaring Society Open meet Photo Bob Hatmaker Joe Parrish recieves kit Iowa Sundusters recognition long service Denny Goodrich photo Attendees Romeo Area RC Club Christmas Banquet Loss Friend EA Till 1928-1991 AMA 9822 passed away November 22 1991 after extremely long courageous battle cancer Ed known outstanding Free Flight competitor Contest Director Most true friend rcspect Ed also long-standing member Fort Planesman Free Flight Club final fly off max highest District 8 Free Flight News months column written Russ Snyder District 8 Free Flight Contest Board Member Free Flight activity within District 8 very active Junior participation strong following report Russ really shows much activity Free Flight Free Flight activity District 8 1991 contest season ranged early May through late October sanctioned competition being hosted Lone Star State exception Tulsa Glue Dobbers 42nd annual meet held Perry Oklahoma early August following data provided Bob Hanford CD said contest blessed good weather strong thermals led several lost models DTd kept going Other models given last rites well Robert Dunham II continued have shut-off problems A/B Motovator Bobs next flight far spectacular crash contest Instant kit However Robert flew Greenhead 19-powered Spacer 11 times Saturday 10 maxes two First places Gas Nostalgia edging Out Bob Combs Grand Champion Award Young Jeff Fedor bested field Mulvihill becoming first Junior take home High-Time Perpetual Trophy Jeff also bumped out dad take Third Open l/2A Gas Pyramid Acres Jim Summersett Tn-City came away both AMA high-time high-time Gas Power Awards Fort Worth Planesmen conducted two contests major 16th Annual Labor Day Regional Championships Free Flight portion held new location within local area Jeff Fedor Robert Dunham II won Junior Senior/Open Championship honors respectively Tn-City Flyers sponsored couple real super contests Free Flight Teams 10th Annual July 6-7 meet record 142 event entries 45 contestants real Texas shoot-out developed C-Gas between Marvin Mace Mark Valerius John Irwin Mary won C-Gas time 1482 seconds giving him high-time AMA Power award feat plus First D-Gas Fifth AGas beat out field coveted high-point championship honors Attesting good wcathcr first ten places 23 entries BGas maxed-out Bucket Johnson Alabama beat out Russ Snyder tie fly-off win event Dave Platt came Palm Bay Florida edge out Mr Summersctts Criss Cross Ramrod Nostalgia Houston modelers did very well Mark Valerius winning A-Gas Fred Pedreia taking both FAI combo small field Coupe P-30 020R Electric event Reid Simpson organized conducted Seventh Annual Autumn Cup October 12-13 Jim Bradley Orlando Dan Tracy Seattle traveled Seguin compete Americas Cup part FAI semi-final Team Trials Needless say Bradley won FlA Glider Ed Williamson El Paso won FlB Wakefield Henry Spence Reid Simpson tied honors FtC Power Jim Troutman set new FlC Junior record Erie Schmoekel both made United States Junior Power Team Looks like Daddy Troutman may herding cows again Also young Jeff Fedor earned slot US Junior Free Flight Team Glider Rubber Mark Valerius won new popular FlJ event along Open AMA Gas Open AMA Gas event real fun event Free Flight model flown rounds utilizing FAI engine run/flight time rules last sanctioned meet season 15th Annual Free Flight Team Challenge Tn-City won seven points followed Houston three points Fort Worth two points Guess thats now Check Six Russ Snyder Free Flight Contest Board Member as Cliff Cloud Climbers conducted two contests May 1991 meet held old Pyramid Acres site Don Dc Loach Senior Competitor taking high-point honors fall two day event club obtained use American Truck Driving Schools facility Prairie Hill east Waco site obtained through efforts Bob Combs vast improvement over 100 Model Aviation Arkansas / Louroana New Meoco Oklahoma Texas IEhE DISTRICT REPORT VEIl Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chock Andraka 605 Mark NE AlbuquerOse NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Ciyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glees Gresens 10224 Kenine Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 BitI Kimbro 2105 Wood Si Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Price Vailey Liole Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Nnrmas OK 73072 AMA Dispisy Ceerdisator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgetne Ariington TX 76018 Frequency Ceordisaters INorthI doe DuMond 1830 Ckey Chase Carroitos TX 75006 Soothl Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pasn Austin TX 78737 Ed Till wife Barbara Winners Tn-City Free Flight teams 10th Annual meet L-R back row Richard Haas Don DeLoach Faust Parker Bill Shaw John ODwyer Rochette Reinarz John Irwin George Aldrich Mary Mace Fred Pearce L-R front row Bob Loeffler Jason Haas Russ Snyder Charles Bruce Jim Summersett Reid Simpson Mark Valerius Dave Platt North Dakotas new AVP note Loren Moen Hello Allow mc introduce myself name Loren Moen recently appointed AVP North Dakota am 37 years old wifes name Cheryl have 2 children Jeremy 13 Lindsay 9 am self-employed electrician interest modeling began back farm growing up brother Arlyn started flying Control Line early 60s also flew Free Flight few years have RC nearly 25 years am still learning year have hard-to-take crashes over years have grown love hobby ever would like thank Russ Miller past years leadership North Dakotas AVP would like wish him good luck District IX VP am sure will serve us well look forward serving needs modelers North Dakota invite suggestions promoting hobby model aviation Please feel free call time Thank Kansas report Don Moden AVP Dodge City Kansas summer 1991 Fun Fly Some wind tried interrupt flying however RC pilots managed ay clubs Out western Kansas know put great fun-fly Keep up good work Nebraska news Tom Boyd AVP Tom Boyd Husker Hi little run down activities passed along Thanks greatly know theres silent ones out Mid America RC Pattern held July Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Skylarks Great time great weather great people fliers thanked judges fine job praise just easy scoring Skylarks gave particular note special help two callers used pencil paper hand signals assist deaf pilot fly first Pattern event Wonderful Grand Island Modelers participated Grand Island Air Show demo flying mall display Coors Silver Bullet held Fun Fly August 25 30 pilots 71 planes great time some considerable amount rckitted matcrial left blowing wind Fremont Frontier Flyers RC Club held Labor Day Fun Fly joined Control Line Club demo display during John C Fremont Days Now qonsidering building float next year about clipped wing C-5 newest club Loop Valley Flyers showing great organizational promise wide participation Great going fellows put display radio problems prevented flying North Loop Popcorn Days have invited join Rotary Club fundraiser report rvas Bob McClure Lincoln Area Soaring Society held its June Open rained Out Saturday Sunday greeted lifted spirits numerous flights Good times abundant 19 Sailplanes including four electric-powered Pilots Iowa Kansas Nebraska Community Center children treated Glider building Fun involved August continuous dawn-to-dttsk fly attempted Winds did help made until 200 pm six hours 15 minutes winch battery problems coincided put break things After restart two hours luck ran out broken winch lines disastrous crashes ending day report Bob Pratt Hasting Skylarks newsletter Larks Lip reads like summer disaster rekitting everything club does Night flys week rolls loops touch-and-goes long aircraft last Ive seen RD Combat start wrong end streamer club also participated float dunking Fly put North Platte Thunderbirds reported two-day one-night event unsurpassed delight Lynn Elsiner Crete again hosted years relaxed Fly reuniting fliers Nebraska Iowa Kansas shown tinder wing Burdett Flodmans Cuib Stromsburg Don Svoboda provided bubble-gum drop kids Conclusion April District IX gets adrenaline going Summer flying just around corner Hope see possible model fly-ins during coming months Keep AVPs informed times places Thought month right can afford keep tempers wrong cant afford District Niie Times l 1992 101 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska Noflh Dakota South Dakota Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tam Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8627W 81st Cir Arvada CD 80005 Laren Moee607E Vera Bottinesa ND 58318 DanModeo4lOHartSalina K567401 Jim Rickettn 516S Cloadas Siosnialls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 ColumbineCasper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/a Radia Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CD 80226 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening 3031936-3266 Loren Moen conversations him another member Executive Council mentioned figured out mindset District Ten VP mindset operating Regional Center said picked off recorded message comes you dial district phone number 916 961MODS message goes like AMA District Ten Regg Keyawa line Take time ya want horn Ill get back ya flash Unfortunately flash sometimes runs few days message list never less 30 calls day calls running lengthy discussions have since explored mind Council members thoughts conclusion hes right AVP Brian Nelson refers visionary hope right also Before became VP seen pain clubs losing model flying facilities also seen clubs diminish brink extinction have therefore adopted policy dedicated term creation protection flight sites now seems lot minds eye could materializing would appear Council about make District Ten explicitly California recipient first ever district regional flying facility What opportunity District Ten following presentation accepted will have first-ever regional site will have opportunity write book regional sites located built maintained Property Acquisition Development Committee currently formulating plan regions will selected receive such grants Perhaps following may help area envision District Ten miniature AMA just company-owned site seven Visalia will center three sites California site Nevada Arizona Utah Hawaii envision just company-owned sites stated above also solid program financial aid clubs throughout District improvements existing sites Im sure sounds like 20year plan damn well might plan feel can achieved lot less time 20 years such plan might ask respond thing makes possible what have common thoroughly enjoy love place make capitol investment first thing comes mind What will investment return Because modeling AMA membership result having place fly would appear sites good investment can made does take consideration fact often proper investments real estate will time yield substantial retums next question might would such vigorous plan financed number ways Dues surcharge professional fund-raising campaigns two come mind Plans havent explored club matching funds longrange financing example $250000 will buy 260 acres Visalia would downpayment $50000 buy six sites other locations Would surcharge $2 per District Ten member take care mortgage payment sites Will membership take care improvements Yes yes yes Would membership knowing approximately sites would object increase dues Council can no longer think terms modeling must think terms mangement micro-management o day-to-day affairs Headquarters rather general guidance meeting competition meeting competition FAI Pylon Pattern similar rather competition rival company opportunity start similar rival company company would supply insurance would guard monitor frequencies would develop competition would publish magazines have others will tell what would would assist modelers buy build maintain flying sites great pleasure introduce some real organizers headed Gary Hover May add District management organization could better hands Management Organization Team Front row left right Bob Meyers Jack Thomas Marvin Quales Ralph Hopkins Phil Hill John Drow Standing left right Fred Sattler Howard Cole Philip Hunt Harlen Collins Gary Hover VP Max Whilson George Gillburg Joe Minatta Marshall Searcy would take next years worth column space reprodttcc text District Ten Regional Site Study includes Project Committee Project Setting Project Description Planning Issues Project Management Noise Project Implementation Summary Exhibits through P Site Location Map Site Vicinity Map Site Plan Phased Development Plan Biological Study Proposal Flood Zone Aerial Map Frequency Assignment Noise Level Reference Sound Levels Map Summary Cost Estimated Annual Budget Field Rules Letters Support just headings monster study accomplished monster leader Gary Hover Gary stimmed up following concept Regional site District Ten both big step AMA giant step modeling continued loss adequate flying sites modeling commttnity AMA bond needs begin planning future Much National Hot Rod Association has done AMA mtist catalyst acquiring regional class sites District Ten badly needs kind support nationwide Let District Ten model working through monumental tasks required obtain necessary approvals branch Out other critical areas modeling community implement subsequent sites way will able ensure safe continued enjoyment sport much love Visalia site within 35 hours both Los Angeles basin San Francisco Bay Area site would location North-South challenges participants both regions meeting convenient central location State Highway 99 major freeway connects both mega population areas within 10 minutes field Daily commuter airlines major airports California service Visalias Municipal Airport seven miles away Major airline service Fresno 40 miles north AMAs contribution seen one-time deal exception funds pledged District Ten budgets District Ten Site Selection Committee invites anyone interested visit site see themselves development opportunity exists Central California Bravo Gary damn torpedoes Dear Rcgg Last time saw you up sticks running election read about high-tech stuff power clubs nothing about up So thotight no else will Ill write Propbusters basically low-key group btit run annual Sullivan contest four-stroke contest about three months later Theres lotta guys up dont know few build really big planes enclosed snapshot Ernie Bean third Bristol F-2B scratch project classified cost lumber would make someone rich 10 ft 32 lb its real bear fly drag Its powered 32 Kawasaki Rich Irwin PK Products Sorry theres no posed piettires pretty girls stuff Leon de Lisle Bristol Way go Leon Well get back up Ukiah somehow Hasta Iciego Regg 102 Model Aviation X Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95808 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Asueclate Vice Prestdents Marc M Karpewich 576W Center Lagan UT 84321 Betty Stream 3723 Suewden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91 Ott Frequency Ceerdlnaters George Steiner 2238 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161362-1962 Eloy Marez 2t26 W Nortliwood Santa Ass CA 92704 last couple days last few year have some saddest year filled grimly overflowing similar news last week two very nice guys Kevin Collins Bob Petro both lost fights cancer Kevin Collins known everyone flies Free Right district fly RC Gliders Seattle area deeply involved model aviation group volunteer officers District XI Free Flight Contest Board member contest organizer Contest Director someone could count help Out Among othcr things worked hours keep 60-acre site near Redmond use Free Flight Soaring pilots deeply involved competition competitors innate drive perfection drive paid off 1983 beset Open A-l Towline Glider record incredible 5739 record may never broken doesnt mean always serious Kevin infectious grin remarkable joyous laugh always shared secrets other fliers quick give beginner needed help direction Along way made hundreds friends including hearts go out wife Joan children family choose send remembrance wish send name AMA Scholarship fund Kevin 39 found last themml peace Bob Petro modeler almost 40 years During time hed done about kind modeling existed Free Right Control Line RC founded clubs took office possible Contest Director judge both flight static Pattern flier Scale builder flier Scale Masters finalist instructor pilot photographer columnist Bob lived number different spots recently lived Coeur dAlene area interests seemed have settled Scale direction over last few years Bob published particularly Scale R/C Modeler descriptions photographs various scale contests Hes also pictures words used column recently February 1992 issue Bob positive force scale modeling will missed did lot modeling modelers Personally will miss Bob Kevin because friends Both suffered now both peace Lloyd Knerr president Cocur dAlcne Aero-Modeling Society wrote Dave Baxter fellow CAMS modeler Lloyds father-inlaw passed away early December after extended illness Lloyd wrote can tell brightest time Dave involvement RC CAMS Im sure join sending Daves wife Jonnie family deepest condolences Speaking CAMS oldest gatherings District will happen April 5 CAMS Annual Symposium takes place North Idaho College Coeur dAlene Right about now should have pictures 91 version Pine Hollow Nationals during event cut out chance taking pictures nobody offered either What Pine Hollow water-based contest put Sky Knights Portland Oregon held by/on/over lake resort near Wamic eastem slopes Mount Hood measuring device its major part contest scene district contest entrants challenge other fliers ability aircraft equipment luck Its like Plat 1 held Sutherlin fly-in few low-key events Pine Hollow replete splash-andgoes loops rolls spins bomb drops whatever else latest CD has figured Out test strength both airframe pilot year 48 contestants signed up weather turned bad just 36 contestants actually tried Well let quote Flight Line communication forum Portland Sky Knights edited Malt Shields Matt tum quoted Mr Allen Poinsctt Director Marketing Stream Inc RC Seaplane kits floats Mr Poinsett has attended other water-based events around country level competition skill pilots event both pilots builders competent have ever seen guys put great contest better show Since contestants come over Northwest just points Out what great bunch have up Matt went point out 11 planes flew Scale aircraft four top 10 First Fourth Sixth Tenth Scale aircraft Special kudos lrcz Jim Weaver CD Vein Ahlberg job well done unusual aircraft list Jerry Holcornbs tn-motored Supermarine Air Yacht Matt Shields Ron Caspells Aichi 16c floatplanes Paul Weston Ed Westwoods 1/4-scale test-bed version FullScale Sea Era lifted Alex Vogel editor T-Bird Screech newsletter Big Sky Thunderbirds Its also noted shovel snow clear path off runway please smooth down piles snow makes difficult planes equipped skis Quoted exactly originally typed unnamed source about interrelationships club Instructor Program Unfortunately may never do-able club gave old school try. spent hours would like admit develop publish great Right Training Manual thought tried get some folks together discuss implement program ran smack ego/turf/control battle just wouldnt believe old dont way Im going team bit idea benefit newcomers make heroes out instructors couldnt get consensus start setting up Instructors Basic Qualifications standard.and things got stickier Anyway norhistg really got accomplished froms Clubs viewpoint Im sure few beginners Club just disappointed am program never got underway Hmmm Snort News publication Precision Acrobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA short losing its editor last three years Phil Granderson will new editor Phil isnt stranger Control Line enthusiasts District XI Interestingly enough Stunt News published Don MeClave CL competitor civic leading lights Portland area also very nice person editor Free Flight Joomol Chris Weinrich Chris doing fine job too consider number others involved magazines say columnists realize district has enormous effect affairs modeling Dale Moore has outfit called Three Mens Models somewhere downstate near coast friend looking getting models Pattern birds Hope successful hope producing items hobby district successful Heres teaser things come year Seattle Radio Aero Club puts show Lake Ballinger show its appreciation right fly off lake smack middle town Bill Westphal coordinates things sent words pictures get pictures month first photo shows pit area some Iliers some spectators taking rays action next picture looks toward flying site lake shows attendees area wtts tocredibly crowded wonderful aircraft tremendously competent fliers Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters will have Helicopter Fun-Fly May 9-10 flying field same weekend annual Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede Fair should something whole family Mark Ewert Helicopter Board member will probably latest info Additional information can Carlos Gingeda 716 Hart Lane Walla Walla WA 99362 Also WWPT will probably hold swap shop some other weekends early May get yotrr good stuff ready l 1992 103 Ataska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 g 5031 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Dsrrett Andersen 132 15th Ave NW Great Fails MI 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaver WA 98684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 90518 Dsve Matlens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brsce Nelson 807 E Vicknbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Ssmeer WA 98390 Assistant Frequency coordinator Watson 130-145th Ave Beilense WA 98007 D & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr L MCC engine have inquiries article MCC engine other specific item mentioned column Much thrust correspondence either information engine will available have able answer individuals increasing number should contact inventor Fred Erickson Letters written Fred will also provide some encouragement getting engines production Discussion Fred indicates still some development required production engine real progress coming can contact him follows further information Mr Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Seminars least seminar Sound Model Aeronautics will held during Grand Opening Muncie times will posted event Planning just underway will opportunity attending opening see firsthand some methods benefits sound reduction An attempt also being made hold seminar during Toledo Show nothing firm this time event answers questions will available AMA booth myself others have problem drop let us know will Friday Saturday will doing some work Don Lowe RC World Orlando Florida several aspects subject will looking some problems large aircraft models work will consist straightforward dB readings one-third octave band readings both ground flight outcome should definitive data just problems solve modelers big aircraft category far away largest growth portion sport large engines have good exhaust systems lacking efficient propellers hope correct both conditions time engines big SuperTigre Moki class can equipped operate very quietly time bigger gasoline power units another question possible run quietly little difficult obtain material needed perform task hand another purpose work RC World hope able tape much activity put together video would available members clubs provide assist practices conducive retention flying sites later New products aircraft pictured built John Whitmore Connecticut Balsa Bugs Bubba Spiveys Lanier Stinger kit Power Quadra 62 muffler new Soundmaster Big Engine Muffler prototype Davis Diesel Development Inc muffler two in diameter 14 long seven oz weight installation also included Davis Iso-mounts Soundmaster tuned-pipe mount Running 22 prop someone commented takeoff sounded like high-speed window fan will available upcoming WRAM Show before read new type vibration isolation unit available large engines including sizes up six Cu obtained IMS Show Pasadena couple days ago havent opportunity photograph check unit yet what saw show should prove good unit will have some further information next month system package comes pre-formed metal parts two grades isolating material stiffness considerations necessary screws instructions system comes Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Arthur Cloutier owner designer unit Individuals making plans use isolator such need plan adding about 2 1/4 additional space engine installation does make bit difficult cases retrofit aircraft engine installation Input have promised input especially big aircraft installations hope have some next issue Model Aviation Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during lgg2 March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EAA Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 IMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MARCS Show Towson Maryland June 13 National Flying Site Grand Opening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachusetts June 27-28 IMAA Large Scale Model Fly-In Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EAA Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Championships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AA AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SINZE 1936 AL ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Worlds Largest Sp6rt Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Ah arrival spring weather begins warm grass turns green modelers flock flying field sharpen skills preparation up-coming fun flys rallies contests addition fun excitement enjoyed contestants events also provide excellent opportunity club gain publicity Publicity essential growth club sport Numerous important public relations goals can accomplished promoting events First publics awareness about sport organization increased recognition can very helpful speaking public officials private landowners about flying sites Second media coverage will help attract new members club An influx new people vital clubs survival Finally seeing hearing coverage event great morale booster members However process isnt simple organizing event waiting press arrive An article newspaper feature radio television result planning dedication hard work good idea form public relations committee handle coordination clubs publicity efforts committee should consist chairman member writing skills member photography skills should work clubs leadership target events newsworthy greater chance receiving coverage Such events could opening new flying site large regional contest demonstration held conjunction Veterans Day Armed Forces Day imaginative developing ways pitch event media Next committee should develop media mailing list contact names newspapers should include city editor sports editor aviation editor publication has television radio stations information should sent news director assignment editor important build relationships contacts will have sympathetic ear efforts public relations committee may want canvass club see members have friends neighbors work local newspaper radio television stations have begin building relationship press release announcing event should mailed contacts four six weeks prior event press release basic tool publicity campaign needs contain specific information about event What facts editor needs point essential provide contact name day evening phone number editor can always speak person information needed also important keep release brief no longer two pages Long drawn-out novels CONTINUED ON PAGE 90 ITwo Ists 1992 Nationals honor being first contestant register 1992 AMA Nationals goes Stewart Swanson Harrisburg Pennsylvania first workers volunteer help make happen Cliff Nancy Telford Bethesda Maryland 1992 Nationals dont begin until June 20 applications both contestants volunteer workers already pouring AMA Headquarters Nationals fly June 20-29 Dont wait get forms now relax concentrate practicing want become either contestant volunteer worker 1992 Nationals drop us line AMA Well send everything need get going Come meet best modelers America June Youll never know what great time Nationals until experience yourself ng Muncie national flying site near Muncie Indiana complete Final seeding grading will done spring AMA member may have unlimited use site until Grand Opening weekend June 1314 1992 June 15 member will able use site three times charge Upon completion three free uses will charge $5 per day $25 per calendar year site generally open AMA members except national international event scheduled During scheduled events will no open flying admission charges and/or restrictions will place cases entry site will restricted advance notice will appear AMA News section Please note site will reserved IMAA flyin June 20-21 will also reserved United States Outdoor Championships run NFFS September 2-7 Scale World Championships August 22-29 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Ofrector Operations Robert Vojalavek S Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee S Technical Director Bob Underwood troiler Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicls Felix Gora RFK&D April 1992 89 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 otticial position ot AMA Esecutive Council N just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California met conjunction IMS Trade Show could available discuss issues modelers District 10 Loren Nicholson Santa Ana sat meeting handed letter addressed several points concern following response Loren felt would general interest members Dear Loen appreciate thoughtful letter January 8 handed Council meeting Pasadena am very sorry didnt find time read until enroute home Maybe 37000-foot view will help perception respond am very happy Geoff Styles able helpful Miles Square issue fervent desire AMA can serve membership acquisition retention flying sites Geoff hired 1970s purpose Since time have continuing program flying site support Geoff allocated funds needs perform function Nothing basic modelers nice permanent flying site since disruptive influence aeromodeling loss good place fly concern identify need serve club way primary reason supporting national facility provide focus growth additional funds may provided acquisition flying sites trust successor will keep goal mind As know Council has approved proceeding plans develop District 10 flying site apparently will supported least 12 clubs area will used home field clubs will also available AMA members will eventually have facilities RC Control Line Free Right have some concern expenditure large sums money regional sites needed can afford have view worth terms members served per dollar invested feel loan guarantee program clubs approved Council Pasadena may helpful question clubs want purchase site Maybe clubs will want financial assistance Perhaps should also help clubs financially develop site acquired through long-term lease made available through government agencies Obviously would riskier investment merits some serious study regard move Headquarters Muncie have chosen because will permit efficient less costly operation total function will also allow us launch new programs unable Reston such symposia flight training technical research efficient operation Nationals place hold variety events realize will no longer nations capital will have easy communications Indiana counterpart FAA able function very well Oshkosh Wisconsin having potent influence aviation interests Washington DC knowledge Council does manage Headquarters day-to day affairs contact almost daily usually concerns matters procedure areas am directly responsible Council does set goals broad manner possible time time necessary clarify intent agree Council should meddle Headquarters affairs members hold us responsible what takes place Whenever possible Council takes extra day meetings planning brainstorming goal-settingand establishing new initiatives long-range planning 15 years before retiring R&D Wright-Patterson AFB very difficult try forecast future needs make plans years ahead doesnt mean shouldnt try Noise touchy subject talk members about Most say Dont specify national dB level let us deal local level thats approach realize national requirement industry slow respond simply market what think will sell modelers wont purchase what available will get message did write engine manufacturer world asking supply quiet mufflers So far has responded OS now marketing quieter mufflers noise mufflers Thats reason AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Also Howard Crispin writes about noise month has compiled document provides information reduction noise distributed club also plan host symposium noise June Open House Muncie will tape program make available clubs Yes hate noise am also concerned about flying field neighbors reaction sound models flying am also concerned about own hearing have some loss already noise pollution loud engines unpleasant say least approach support local autonomy making information noise reduction available club individual desires Incidentally Howard Crispin available speaker subject AMAs expense prefer several clubs come together joint meeting make greater impact AMA dollars spent proposals have made Contest Boards noise limits usually rejected Pattern now has requirement FAI ClAM requires noise limits several categories move gaining momentum. strong position Council would seen dictatorial democratic process must allowed work Noise matter perception persons acceptance anothers aggravation quiet quiet enough Some identify unusual sounds aggravation regardless dB level know reduce sound pressure level perceived acceptable site has different requirement need respect best can educate members cost noise site loss encourage industry respond providing devices meet need Loren appreciate thinking people take time attend Council sessions express positive ideas meet needs aeromodeling really appreciate taking time hope others will want make positive impact little like trying push wet noodle up bill times Hang Try lose sight fact hobby enjoyment get Out Sometimes have remind myself thats what modeling about Lets get involved politics personalities lose sight much fun can have Sincerely Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics oundup continued page 89 read let alone given serious consideration addition press releases radio television stations should also sent public service announcements PSAs read over air Federal regulations require broadcasters devote percentage time airing announcements non-profit groups Like press release PSA needs contain five Ws shorter format Because stations look PSAs 20-30 seconds length necessary keep announcement concise interesting Approximately two four weeks before event information kit should sent media list kit should contain copy original press release listing description events will flown listing notable contestants officials sponsors action photos models map site etc information kit will serve reminder also provide detailed look event week before event public relations committee needs log some hours phone talking media contacts should ask infornmtion received have questions plan covering event phone calls will help determine advance much coverage event will receive also helping forge relationship contact log should kept details called what response During event public relations committee should hand meet talk media committee members should have information about event readily available should also keep mind discussion points touch during interviews such club size history event notable club members contact join club etc having designated spokespeople consistent message about club its event will given media work complete once event finished Results wrap-up CONTINUED ON PAGE 91 90 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 As know now columns usually deal mundane numbers issues business AMA Things like investments insurance legal issues occasionally something actually has something model airplanes common subjects sneak As start column am thinking will different others knows may slip back old habits discussed some columns content president Don Lowe made comment waxing philosophically morning probably quite right common question recently has What AMA9 good question answer would vary profane mundane depending ask Before can define AMA would necessary define what Academy what model aeronautics deal fact organizations grow something either beyond different original reason founding Most us consider model aviation great hobby sport can leave real-world pressures life behind escape make-believe world fantasy enjoyment Its fun place place important thing moment can anything exactly matching color model prototype selecting right size rubber enable favorite model fly highest longest fastest or.. Some us get make-believe world deep start wear clothing match Im thinking now opening scenes AMA film Marvelous Miniatures model pilot dons leather helmet before taxiing perfect scale model old British biplane out flight line Some us have clothes swagger models Texas believe refer hat no cattle' others get kicks out screaming engine fast model thrill competition Clothes swagger damned flag drops BS stops Losing oneself workshop creating dream airplane very therapeutic way enable us recharge psychological ability deal real world us social side aeromodeling important actual building flying models else can president large corporation plumber dentist construction worker get together exchange ideas methods techniques have teacher student Other typical flying site else does saying men women created equal have true meaning gatherings modelers its modeling ability enthusiasm matters what living modelers subscribe fantasy world live little personal time pressures real world negative thought rather statement degree enjoyment us derive wonderful hobby As kids played fantasy games cowboys Native Americans king queen hill hide seek etc etc wonderful games harmless educational entertaining once us got hurt Getting hurt wasnt part fantasy sure inevitable result some fun learned accept occasional clashes reality part price pay fun fantasies As grow up spend less time fantasy world time dealing reality still spend little therapeutic time fantasy world through wonderful hobby model aviation Although have seemingly become wiser age confrontation between fantasies reality has become clouded indistinct As kids fantasies involved imaginations almost entirely little reliance real world implements As adults fantasies rely greater integration real implements enhance enjoyment As kids wed simply imagine flying RC model would fly imaginary transmitter As adults least need transmitter Ah wonderful world youth didnt have worry about such mundane things frequencies insurance enjoy fantasies whether would permitted have fantasies Contrast today need deal FCC frequencies deal noise issues keep flying sites deal legal liability insurance issues hobby deal environmental impact activity Rules must made regulate fantasies then.. Hey started out try define what AMA now realize AMA modelers fantasy realities society meet head AMA deals real world issues enable modelers better enjoy hobby yet sometimes dealing issues AMA finds necessary impose restrictions favorite pastime enable continue exist ever changing real world just heard rumor state has enacted law makes illegal sell anything ni-cd batteries unless provisions have made manufacturer provide proper disposal batteries once go bad always seems something Till next month PR Roundup continued page 90 releases other promised information needs delivered media its promotion next event because publicity non-stop effort detailed information developing public relations program promote club events available AMAs Publicity Guide Model Clubs obtain free copy booklet contact AMA Marketing Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750 Club news Thanks annual Flying Circus fundraiser Rhode Island Aeromodelers Bristol Rhode Island able donate over $1000 Meeting Street School institution operated conjunction Easter Seals Rhode Island has provided developmental therapeutic educational services disabled infants children since 1946 Hying Circus day-long event featuring flying teams warbird demonstrations mock dog-fights static displays much Admission $2 per car load Spectators can buy permits try hand model flying instructor enter raffle tn win model products club reports successful well-attended production received coverage local CBS affiliate numerous local newspapers club members hopeful positive publicity will help begin search new flying field important says event chairman Mike Viscosi club able raise money recognition worthwhile charity-a win-win situation everyone Rochester Area Radio Control Association Rochester Michigan has new flying field city Rochester Hills announced plans construct model airport newly dedicated Earl Borden Park City officials first talked about letting club fly informally new park hut decided make model airport permanent addition model flying area 1000 x 500foot tract 600foot runway story new flying field documented Rochester Clarion resulted great publicity club AMA Write us club has news about obtaining new field holding successful event implementing public relations campaign tell us about Well consider PR Roundup column other clubs can follow example addition background letter send photos included column next month April 1992 91 N Editor Bob Boulis Northeastern Drone Society suggests may learn lot nature few things Canada goose particular Scientists have discovered geese fly V formation As bird flaps its wings creates uplift bird immediately follows following V pattern flock achieves flying range least 71% greater bird flew its own People share common direction sense community get going quickly easily because traveling others support simple fact have sense goose will stand other What comes simply instinctively geese cooperation organization supportmay take bit conscious effort humans achieve Did know geese honk behind encourage up front keep up pace Bobs article crossed desk gave little insight some issues AMA So comes little honking behind concerning AMA Membership kits mail should received shortly membership Supply Seviee catalogue usual array bonus coupons AMA members take advantage coupons entitled 12 free catalogues four free magazines discounted magazine subscription Flying Models plans book photobook model airplanes savings some companies 10-50% well direct dollar discounts worth over $120 Wow Honk honk have already taken advantage special offer AMA members magazine subscription rate Model Airplane News very large number AMA members have also benefited VisionCare program provided AMA offers substantial discounts members eyeglasses AMA has also working over last year travel program discount long distance telephone service offered members add up discounts hobby products eyewear magazine subscriptions free catalogues AMA becomes true bargain aeromodeler have provided members variety discounts services times over makes membership payment essentially free Honk honk honk adding real dollar-for-dollar value AMA membership also working extremely bard efforts fundamental reasons having AMA first place first national flying site Indiana reality writing first regional flying site has earmarks reality end 1992 Beyond AMA has just launched program will enable local flying clubs have financial horsepower actually purchase own flying sites Add fact AMA has formal flying site assistance staff member dedicated helping clubs flying sites past 11 years have AMA fully involved issue flying sites Honk honk honk radio control frequency now available use USA made possible AMA period Academy spends well over $50000 year legal fees committee costs ensure government well aware need RC channels Added course fact AMA has almost $75000 worth equipment out field monitor analyze frequencies comes Radio Control frequencies AMA leadership position organization position behalf modelers Honk honk honk Recently read magazine FAA has established committee draft legislation concerning Unmanned Aerial Vehicles legislation would also affect use airspace model airplanes AMA HQ Staff members committee committee meets AMA Headquarters Honk honk honk Clearly AMA acquiring keeping flying sites organization radio frequency acquisition retention modelers voice comes maintaining freedom use airspace doesnt mean just Academy doing it doing Honk honk honk Academy Model Aeronautics organization modelers trade membership organization true membership organization modelers shout encouragement behind little honking input right out open see make comment Essentially honking drives AMA keeps going honk something like keep coming also honk things like AMA keeps doing things like Personally am attracted someone saying no elections no hassles prefer true member modeling organization rather customer trade association Having worked AMA 11 years now have seen years insurance proposals submitted some two dozen insurance companies have also seen years no insurance company would touch us Through it has Academy has stuck its members over long haul Today AMA strong sound position continue provide services its members want need mere insurance company provide members Liability Insurance coverage Medical Insurance through Accidental Death Dismemberment Policy thirdly Fire Theft Vandalism coverage three coverages have proven very beneficial modelers package cant matched anywhere Competition License subject has kicked around last few years AMA really needs some input item let mc hit some high points ask let members Executive Council know feel about possibility AMA will have Competition License available additional $5 fee entering rule book-sanctioned events would need have competitors license paying $5 annual fee license would receive special license identifying person competitor two issues Cabane newsletter contains mle updates tips strong possibility competition license would also appropriate FAI sporting license Competitors would also automatically receive AMA rule book beginning cycle nutshell up react Grand Opening previously mentioned membership kit mail writing items included mailing family pass Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying facility Indiana June 13-14 Save pass Place windshield will have express entry membership parking privileges closer flying area Grand Opening See odel Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 J Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm Central8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Venniont DISTRICT REPORT IDo n Krafff District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 817 834-8248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St EsseoJct VT05452 MC McGoffin 8 Rohinson St Houhan ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thomposo 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Boti Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avon CT 06001 Freqaescy Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstoes Mills MA02648 Executive Council meeting have just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 may wonder California picked instead Reston meetings moved around country give modelers chance attend meeting held same time IMS progress meeting open time 400 pm modelers express opinions ask questions seems lot unrest lately regarding some decisions made Council However 400 pm nine members present three people comments Apparently modelers concerned enough express opinions hesitant person Below brief recap some topics discussed will covered other parts magazine 1 Leader membership past applied CD rating automatically became leader member As now will CD oniy must apply leader nsenbership separately Current CDs will sent form must complete wish remain leader member Watch mail information 2 Video tape tape will distributed chartered clubs no cost will produced entitled am AMA 3 A discussion held program help clubs purchase property Financial assistance will given backing loans banks letter credit 4 A proposal presented California modeler represented several clubs have AMA purchase parcel land have local modelers develop flying site 5 The Muncie property development nearly schedule next site started will part Control Line area will fees use facility admission will charged museum necessary maintenance property repairs due vandalism Apparently fair amount damage done museum items some theft library material Reston hope modelers Westover Nationals Work proceeding schedule entry forms now available competitor last year should already have form desire work Nationals contact Chip Smith AMA HQ form work four days will receive earned membership Communication has considerable question over such things insurance signing waiver statement year change dues etc Please take time read various columns Model Aviation nearly questions can answered RC Unlimited Races reported races previous column time did have results expect aware results now However did notice winner use glow engines engines 18 Mokis Davis Model Products Milford Connecticut saw airplane action engines good Other sizes available Maine Model Expo Its time year again Expo will beheld Augusta Maine Armory March 21-22 1992 Transmitter checking will available Saturday will fee service probably $5 per transmitter Geoff Styles AMA HQ staff will attending Mike Marchand may remember Mike young man stricken leukemia operation during December 1991 appeared doing very well now have report Mike passed away end 1991 father called let know unfortunately home talk him have very little information have able contact him yet condolences Mikes family 1992 MAINE MODEL CLUP EXPO MARCH 21-22 1992 Augusta Maine Armory *Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Staff *District Meeting *Sem i nars * Hobby Shop Booths *Model Displays *Awards *Transmitter Checking -- $5 Fee *AMA Pins & Patches Available PLAN TO ATTEND April 1992 93 Mold 15 18 engines used Unlimited Races appear similar qutuncc RC Flyers Inc Middletown Rhode Island arc celebrating 25th year existence Left right Secretary Scott Graham President John Means Safety Committee Chairman Bill Hoffman former President Jerry Browe Jerry presenting John Means AMA Special Award Appreciation hours work towards club improvements 4 New Yorl New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT oe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Browe 52 FW PSOS Box 2135 APO 09123 Geor9e Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 1253B Wes Decas B5 Riverside fIr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Juxchkos 7 Evergreen Ave NOW Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicote NY 13760 Freqasecy Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 just returned first Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California very impressed efficiency proceedings well accomplishments would difficult describe observations recommend member attend EC meeting spectator will prove enlightening informative minutes meeting will published ModelAviation should recognize John Byrne 18 years served great dedication District VP am pleased report congratulate John received Fellow award EC meeting proud him has offered help new capacity God knows need help can get Just remember guys out Often subject Quickie 500 surfaces conversation following article written Angelo Dc Fillipo describing experiences Quickie 500 Got Started Quickie 500 Racing have building flying Radio Controlled airplanes some 15 years now spending lot spare time instructing just plain sport flying funny thing happened way field last spring seems lost mind least appears way lot old flying buddies Sometime during cold winter months came across kit bad purchased few years back Flight Line Scat Cat plans looked harmless enough foam wing simple box-type fuse must have taken least weeks worth free time build cover put old four-channel radio stuck K&B 40 up front seemed pretty harmless Well wasnt until first thaw discovered wrong could isnt first time Ive wrong just ask wife first flight hooked didnt know sure named kit right its agile cat have ever seen can scat first speed coupled planes ability respond seems too much contend throttle back transforms pussycat Landing breeze rock steady predictable After few flights speed aircraft becomes acceptable really didnt take long become comfortable Well thats really got trouble see started think about what plane designed forIts racing aircraft dont know about reasons attracted RC flying first place fighter plane mystique visions WW 11-type aircraft banking around pylons speeds beyond comprehension close enough ground touch engines roaring loud dont really hear feel unmistakable roar Rolls Royce Merlin talk about prop noise would bend needle dB meter Owning real thing out question opted next best alternative building flying RC versions Looking back relatively happy just sport-flying plane now have imagine pylons out field Now Im racing flying flat level 100 ft trying turn dime Normally sport fly guys will tell plane straight level path five seconds figure something wrong either plane Now seems fly imaginary course naturally guys asking questions feel right' stomach upset' Headache maybe flu Well Ill show guys What know Cant see Im practicing Practicing what Well started talking old friend George Brown owner local hobby shop nationally recognized hobbyist competitor engine builder Like sport fliers thought competition intriguing still bit frightening George knew club Colts Neck New Jersey trying generate interest Quickie 500 putting few races geared beginner rules very simple Q-500 airplane powered Fox 40 ABC Quickie engine Master Airscrew 9 x 6 prop club would provide fuel event Seemed like just what looking Getting engine prop no problem after airplane investment required really wouldnt put much dent old budget hard part getting up courage actually compete Now have competed fun flys before racing something have never done before Heck have never seen race before next step little devious Once have equipment plane engine radio etc still missing very important thing need caller function caller launch plane start race run side call turns pylon #1 Sounds easy enough now comes devious part have beg crawl plead sometimes bribe con some poor unsuspecting friend madness appears misery really does love company Yott see got pal Lenny caller managed get two planes ready big day managed show up early register take trim flight What happened day will remember rest life Luckily didnt have fly first heat could watch and hoped learn heat called must admit nervous found myself standing out middle course engine running up full power waiting start Once airplane breaks ground youre racing hands shaking whole body trembling adrenalin kicks inwhat rush fly course What appears simple go fast turn left almost impossible first two laps Im over sky Im making corrections high school typing class jaw hurts clenching teeth have can try remember way left never mind up down fourth lap heart attack would welcome Poor Lenny trying calm mc down yelling ear go left no right too high too low bring closer etc etc Lap five plane does full roll around pylon three recover looping Dont ask just seemed like right thing Lap six other three planes beat have completed required ten laps trying land refuse quit Somehow manage complete heat land Im nerved tip can hardly stand Lenny retrieved plane walked back pits No words can explain closest can come say complete brain failure No time relax catch breath Lenny up next heat have launch call him back line engines screaming awaiting start look back Lenny waving cant hear anything over engine say What three four times three fottr times waves back now becomes clear still have touch brain failure see instead watching flag man starts race looking Lenny poor guy telling let plane go saying What Continued next nonrlx 94 Model Aviation Angelo DeFillipo sport flying P-Si led him Quickie 500 Gerry Mizelle President Lakeland RC tries being helper Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Assaciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Denbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceordlnalor John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 As tong AMA continues grow its current rate positive programs can generated membership An example occured January Executive Council meeting program unveiled will assist local clubs purchase own flying fields plan simple club has partial payment flying site Academy will willing cosign letter credit club Will program available clubs present Applications will evaluated small number sites will developed within first year plan proves successful initiative money will directed toward effort club interested such effort contact AMA Headquarters soon possible regional flying site AMA members being considered central California goes well environmental studies financial plans modelers area can look forward site next fall moneys necessary will come national organization plan requires local financial development nianagement first regional sites District Ill should begin develop regional site plan Does anyone want help AMA spends too much time money competition nothing day-to-day modelers Although statement highly debatable Executive Council considering creation competition license Everyone enters sanctioned activity would assessed $5 annual fee increased revenue would pay yearly copies rule book bi-ycarly rules update in-person contest board meetings other items assist competitor Council would appreciate opinions related issue Please take time express desires FCC currently looking allocated frequencies attempt disperse favorable manner Whether realize other concerns would like have some frequencies willing spend large sums money order Academy its legal counsel attending meetings Washington represent protect us local modeler can help utilizing frequencies allotted Any club still flying jttst frequencies hurting everyone 1991 frequency plan worksPlease use Al Richt member Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia has moved Tennessee Club members recognized service presenting him autographed picture Airtronics radio system AVP Dave Ellis provided picture Al Hillbillies Another New Years event held Northmoreland RC Clubs field near Greensburg Pennsylvania Harry Silvis picture exemplifies beautiful day Wingmasters Dayton Dhio welcomed New Year Fourth Annttal Freeze Fly Thirty-five planes least pilots provided basis Dayton Doily News feature article club continues fine effort public awareness Jeff Shawhan snapped picture below As flying season approaches attempt initiate safer quieter ways flying field save will probably own See Toledo April 1992 95 Al Richi Hillbillies Northmoreland R/C Club Dayton Wingmasters Honors The Baltimore Area Soaring Society has very active club northern part District IVdedicated art Soaring club also strong advocate Electric flight arc some members flying Electrics BASS conducted first-ever sanctioned contest 1991 however members have active competition quite few years Growth continuing club flying site problems also becoming matter some concern Noise concem continued development creating threat encroachment Public relations always important considers flying sites area Baltimore Area Soaring Society excels surely alone Maryland respect club did receive award December 17 1991 points up acceptance efforts Maryland Governor William Donald Shaefer awarded club Governors Citation Excellence recognition active participation school-based education program designed teach local elementary age children about principles flight aviation Congratulations eltib members Individuals Baltimore area interested Soaring Electric flight should contact BASS President Steve Pasierb 21 Redare Court Baltimore MD 21234 information Obituary Another model aviation pioneers has passed away Mr Leo Weiss well known 1930s 1940s modeling expertise Mr Weiss native Brooklyn attended Massachusetts Institute Technology graduated degree aeronautical engineering University Michigan worked aviation pioneer William Lear developing unmanned aircraft early RPV went form company much involved aircraft instrumcntation worked several fuel quantity gaging systems aircraft Air Force Leo still active AMA member also member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club stirvived wife Mildred Weiss daughter three sons Flying sites Several clubs district actively searching new flying site generally some success often lengthy process times leaves club no place use period weeks months makes very critical situation can cause club break up lose members problem clubs fail take good look future area Complacency can deadly comes site number reasons site may lost Some can quite sudden have nothing clubs operating procedures such things property being sold otherwise disposed like government property land fills etc Some areas may seem permanent yet might sure would believe today talk rewriting wetlands laws could very well invalidate usage type property Construction rezoning almost type can prove disaster Residential property worse properties come tinder noise restriction zoning can mean ban due perceived noise Most situations can anticipated should absolutely prepare problems advance Quite often noise question can resolved through active sound reduction programs other questions usually say will forced move wait until notice given begin search new site sign problem get new site lined up might worth actually have operational well advance move before time up old site have statements made column Geoff Styles column others telling help available surprising thing take advantage assistance know help available will work see results have correspondence says benefit Early search should contact AMA Headquarters materials will apply situation Beyond possible have District VP District AVPs Headquarters personnel attend meetings local officials required Much way material documentation experience benefit Use 1992 prospect outstanding active season appears certain year Newsletters conversation indicate should able satisfy whatever desires may have almost class aeromodeling growing number clubs finding practice organized activity certain way get involved knowledgeable about sport Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Aerobatics increase district areas Electric Soaring Giant models greatest gains being made Electric being boosted availability better motors kits batteries make much easier have success enjoy quieter category flight can course get serious competition Electric isnt enough keep ocetipied within District can always take advantage several major events within reasonable distance of AMA Muncie site belongs its members Acadcmy management staff anxious see what being done will grand opening ceremony planned activities introduce site trip Muncie can made day almost anywhere district great opportunity group take part event have opportunity bring along something fly well site developed will provide opportunities use members throughout Eastern/Central United States Another event being held relatively close year Nationals Westover AFB Massachusetts also June couple weeks earlier recent years should prove well attended have made plans now go should take step very soon overall good site other activities family close proximity site Coming up first weekend June annual Timonium MidAtlantic Trade Show Timoniom Maryland has growing event will continue improve year Again nearest expo anyone District IV As usual AMA will answer questions offer services may require Plan stopping booth June month people start summer activities exceedingly well filled will local events also occupy weekends Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia RT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Antedate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 14101 060-935h Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23805 Rick Christoph 1348 Cam~and Dr Harrisonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rieker Dr Mechanicoville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27512 Scatty Moyer 11 Drcbard Lane Wilmington DE 19800 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27026 Freacency Ceerdlnatar Paul Yacobacci 5408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 10101 488-5086 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans News flash couple new developments through AMAs Council appears AMA will soon buy property California used flying field several AMA clubs thc area idea can translated intcntion also buy least piece property other Districts United States also California District X District V almost large District X second biggest AMA As elected representative will push immediately Council consider flying field District threshold question would model airplane fliers benefited What best location flying field owned AMA members use Florida comes mind first because many clubs Florida could field located would benefit fliers Sixteen 25 acres something size What think Dont stay background crab later come forward express yourself District land purchase idea now another breakthrough AMA chartered club process buying piece land model flying purposes AMA will under proper circumstances extend club letter credit tip 1/2 actual value land itself help financing Karl Hensel District V Associate VP Meridian Mississippi wants remind last weekend May having two-day District V Fly-In Karl arranging details facilities Write Karl Hensel Rt 4 Box 264 Meridian MS 39305 Dont forget what mentioned last month live District V want new AMA Rule Book write will mail free Speaking Karl Hensels forthcoming District V Fly-In below Rudy Miller secretary Karls club Rtidy beside finely detailed Navy Fighter flies very well Meet Karen Blair Florida Branden Model Flyers Club Tom Cimino iniportant Contest Director says Karen club member excellent flier Warren Heinfeld president the Southern Eagle Squadron famous 90member club Fruitland Park Florida wants meet Kay Gajentan built club fly panel holding daughter Jessica Husband Erwin shown designed panel panel keeps everybody straight flying field club have ever seen allows ladies help run things successful Thanks nice picture Warren thc nationally famous writer Dave VTO' Linstrum holding little Martin MO-I Coconut airplane flies indoors wins wiib everywhere Flights minute 13 seconds uncommon weighs 2 oz Soon after smiling pix snapped Daves btiddy Millard Wells soundly thrashed him Pistachio Scale Contest Daves own design Daves own plans Whether smile stirvived toy airplane beating tin known snap Lee Webster Rtrss Timmons holding Russs 36-S Chamber Maid 1938 flies Free Flight weighs 160 grams rubber band inside Russ big promoting FAC movement area April 1992 97 V Alabama Florida Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / Souih Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 12051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoizewicz 3629 Rd Driando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 15t12 Vein SI. Gibsonelle Ft 33534 Gostavo Diaz E-t2 Frailsi Gasynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Sjbany MS 38852 Kad Hense RR 4 Box 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Ctradeston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Box 337 Daphne AL 36528 Didi PsOon 765 Bailey Brook Cirde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryrrran 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrsa GA 38082 Tersy Rimerl 367 Grange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1008 Sycamore Mandresler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnie Fields Boo 1063 Stridriand Rd. Inrerladren FL 32148 Telephone 19041 884-2517 Tom Morris Secretary-Treastirer nationally heralded PAMPA organization CL Acrobatics Contest Director last falls Alabama Acrobatic Championships sent flyer Fort McClellan Contest So guess what showed tip Pictured above Dennis Crabtrey Dothan Alabama son Denny age 13 Dennis holding 1951 Kinguter Old Time Stunt event Everybody saw having good time So has Tom pictured left got mouth wide open Maybe because District VP showed tip thc contest inois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT1 REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 4031C 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Bus 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N 0raee Norndge IL 60656 Gaiv Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Mancie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 Soath Fraezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 180612111 St Bedford iN 47421 DickTaylor 7929Jetferson Kansas City M064114 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St HigQinuville MO 64037 Heme 816564-2461 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-776 time read winter may have come cold weather good building season has already started can just keep crashing itll go much better its time get Out skis warm clothes make trip field during winter good charge old batteries will make day much better dont like cold better Dress warmly said t thought traveled enough Cheetah year took look log book discovered tve logged nearly 100 hours AMA travel Thats ten months Whew no wonder didnt have time anything home trips made car well year best travel since Ive VP As reminder its time tell what have planned 1992 50 can make effort come see Ill bet have already made some trips time see column print get info now Times wastin received final vote election Im afraid 80 approve being Council As see Im doing good job could Ill keep 80 votes someone else mind begin term Council dont see votes some other person see failure part problem dont have foggiest idea what did have write votes Maybe can give hint would appreciated try please much reasonably can Thank goes out took time vote election appreciated want know about AMA stand financially td strongly suggest go back previous issues read excellent array columns produced Vince Mankowski Dave Brown Theyre excellent source truth about AMA read myself Lets look some fine photos sent some first photo comes Jerry Worden last months column told Stan Thompson received Superior Service Award Below Stan being presented award 98 Model Aviation Liar Will I&V rLcr }tlt till arrlrnW Inc cirutr mr nrc urprrarrcu auarruorrcu thu dUUCU KrU Mooseheart Illinois school kids babics high school seniors project International Moose Lodge school must quite setup Anyway first photo fleet Darwin family took Mooseheart show would complete Hying lawnmowers Lets g urwin family round applause efforts make kids little bit happier Hes got vote next two ace regular contributor column Rex Welbaum Evansville Indiana Rex pillars Evansvilles fine RC clttb sent along photos craft add enjoyment Rex also sent along copies clubs new membership manual copy Indianas magazines featured club its articles fellas ball quite bit locally keep themselves publics eyes think its paid off well new flying site have great Well thats about month Ive pulled almost completed Pitts S-2 down storage quit some time ago Its time add fleet Besides need storage room completed projects Ijust added fleet nice back shop again Enough stow. seems like spring may closing us secd catalogs have arrived inevitably warm photos flowers trees seem Today nearly 12 stuff looks better Christmas cards Only few days ago sunny California course browncolored sky Los Angeles sorry sight trip doctor necessary clear lungs never fails nail whenever spend few days am now current full-sized aircraft After hiatus nearly eight years took lot will-power frustration solve rudder/pedal coordination problem Must age trying too hard slipping seat back notch made work again Now have eyes Avid Flyerit comes large box too Maybe later year have just received notice resignation Assistant VP Boyd Bowdish activities changing Boyd has pillar help Minneapolis area has pushed activities Association several years have chewed area national problems together have very large gap fill districts officer positions During coming months will talking several suggested replacements will also need visit area personal discussion have other suggestions please call write newsletters have requests help editors quite few new names too As keep repeating people unsung heroes club deserve special attention fellow club members have covering ways celebrating New Year Astro Wings Wisconsin great time mild weather Scott Orten sent some text club large turnout its event seems developing quite rally visited Flying Aces Flint meet local restaurant along several wives family members very pleasant evening got club hat collection sipped coffee great social/flying club now swap shop season really look forward meeting discussing AMA club topics Keep mind help available district have several frequency monitors use ICOM 7000s spectrum analyzer table-top display has booked steadily have two clubs events Literature available free AMA HQ handing Out mall shows such events Okay am carpet again quaint spelling must realize Welsh heritage college English translated Americanese typed foreign computer well work out However Chesaoiog spelled way Two big steps taken last weekend Pasadena Executive Council meeting First got go-ahead trial' assist clubs purchase own fields Iwill writon secoy planlan purelevelop rith reserdues So AMA lS Out working hard sites Next weekend will representing EC Frequency Committee meeting will extremely important several reasons FCC has already passed ruling could make receivers unusableso arc chasing waiver RC receivers Thank goodness experts monitor FCC actions Meanwhile keep buildingmodels dreams l 1992 99 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdioh6410Glen Prjtasursnce Coardinatar Joseph M Hats 5304 En Assaciate Vice Presidents Don Bentlield 1440 West Minnehalta Ave St Paul MN 55104 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeil Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Moho 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1604 Huetinotos Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pont ax MI 48054 Frequency Ceardinaters Westi Bob Stoma 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 tush Bert Kelly PD Box3900l Redford MI 48239 CD Don Riggins laying down rules MISS Michigan International Soaring Society Open meet Photo Bob Hatmaker Joe Parrish recieves kit Iowa Sundusters recognition long service Denny Goodrich photo Attendees Romeo Area RC Club Christmas Banquet Loss Friend EA Till 1928-1991 AMA 9822 passed away November 22 1991 after extremely long courageous battle cancer Ed known outstanding Free Flight competitor Contest Director Most true friend rcspect Ed also long-standing member Fort Planesman Free Flight Club final fly off max highest District 8 Free Flight News months column written Russ Snyder District 8 Free Flight Contest Board Member Free Flight activity within District 8 very active Junior participation strong following report Russ really shows much activity Free Flight Free Flight activity District 8 1991 contest season ranged early May through late October sanctioned competition being hosted Lone Star State exception Tulsa Glue Dobbers 42nd annual meet held Perry Oklahoma early August following data provided Bob Hanford CD said contest blessed good weather strong thermals led several lost models DTd kept going Other models given last rites well Robert Dunham II continued have shut-off problems A/B Motovator Bobs next flight far spectacular crash contest Instant kit However Robert flew Greenhead 19-powered Spacer 11 times Saturday 10 maxes two First places Gas Nostalgia edging Out Bob Combs Grand Champion Award Young Jeff Fedor bested field Mulvihill becoming first Junior take home High-Time Perpetual Trophy Jeff also bumped out dad take Third Open l/2A Gas Pyramid Acres Jim Summersett Tn-City came away both AMA high-time high-time Gas Power Awards Fort Worth Planesmen conducted two contests major 16th Annual Labor Day Regional Championships Free Flight portion held new location within local area Jeff Fedor Robert Dunham II won Junior Senior/Open Championship honors respectively Tn-City Flyers sponsored couple real super contests Free Flight Teams 10th Annual July 6-7 meet record 142 event entries 45 contestants real Texas shoot-out developed C-Gas between Marvin Mace Mark Valerius John Irwin Mary won C-Gas time 1482 seconds giving him high-time AMA Power award feat plus First D-Gas Fifth AGas beat out field coveted high-point championship honors Attesting good wcathcr first ten places 23 entries BGas maxed-out Bucket Johnson Alabama beat out Russ Snyder tie fly-off win event Dave Platt came Palm Bay Florida edge out Mr Summersctts Criss Cross Ramrod Nostalgia Houston modelers did very well Mark Valerius winning A-Gas Fred Pedreia taking both FAI combo small field Coupe P-30 020R Electric event Reid Simpson organized conducted Seventh Annual Autumn Cup October 12-13 Jim Bradley Orlando Dan Tracy Seattle traveled Seguin compete Americas Cup part FAI semi-final Team Trials Needless say Bradley won FlA Glider Ed Williamson El Paso won FlB Wakefield Henry Spence Reid Simpson tied honors FtC Power Jim Troutman set new FlC Junior record Erie Schmoekel both made United States Junior Power Team Looks like Daddy Troutman may herding cows again Also young Jeff Fedor earned slot US Junior Free Flight Team Glider Rubber Mark Valerius won new popular FlJ event along Open AMA Gas Open AMA Gas event real fun event Free Flight model flown rounds utilizing FAI engine run/flight time rules last sanctioned meet season 15th Annual Free Flight Team Challenge Tn-City won seven points followed Houston three points Fort Worth two points Guess thats now Check Six Russ Snyder Free Flight Contest Board Member as Cliff Cloud Climbers conducted two contests May 1991 meet held old Pyramid Acres site Don Dc Loach Senior Competitor taking high-point honors fall two day event club obtained use American Truck Driving Schools facility Prairie Hill east Waco site obtained through efforts Bob Combs vast improvement over 100 Model Aviation Arkansas / Louroana New Meoco Oklahoma Texas IEhE DISTRICT REPORT VEIl Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chock Andraka 605 Mark NE AlbuquerOse NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Ciyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glees Gresens 10224 Kenine Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 BitI Kimbro 2105 Wood Si Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Price Vailey Liole Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Nnrmas OK 73072 AMA Dispisy Ceerdisator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgetne Ariington TX 76018 Frequency Ceordisaters INorthI doe DuMond 1830 Ckey Chase Carroitos TX 75006 Soothl Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pasn Austin TX 78737 Ed Till wife Barbara Winners Tn-City Free Flight teams 10th Annual meet L-R back row Richard Haas Don DeLoach Faust Parker Bill Shaw John ODwyer Rochette Reinarz John Irwin George Aldrich Mary Mace Fred Pearce L-R front row Bob Loeffler Jason Haas Russ Snyder Charles Bruce Jim Summersett Reid Simpson Mark Valerius Dave Platt North Dakotas new AVP note Loren Moen Hello Allow mc introduce myself name Loren Moen recently appointed AVP North Dakota am 37 years old wifes name Cheryl have 2 children Jeremy 13 Lindsay 9 am self-employed electrician interest modeling began back farm growing up brother Arlyn started flying Control Line early 60s also flew Free Flight few years have RC nearly 25 years am still learning year have hard-to-take crashes over years have grown love hobby ever would like thank Russ Miller past years leadership North Dakotas AVP would like wish him good luck District IX VP am sure will serve us well look forward serving needs modelers North Dakota invite suggestions promoting hobby model aviation Please feel free call time Thank Kansas report Don Moden AVP Dodge City Kansas summer 1991 Fun Fly Some wind tried interrupt flying however RC pilots managed ay clubs Out western Kansas know put great fun-fly Keep up good work Nebraska news Tom Boyd AVP Tom Boyd Husker Hi little run down activities passed along Thanks greatly know theres silent ones out Mid America RC Pattern held July Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Skylarks Great time great weather great people fliers thanked judges fine job praise just easy scoring Skylarks gave particular note special help two callers used pencil paper hand signals assist deaf pilot fly first Pattern event Wonderful Grand Island Modelers participated Grand Island Air Show demo flying mall display Coors Silver Bullet held Fun Fly August 25 30 pilots 71 planes great time some considerable amount rckitted matcrial left blowing wind Fremont Frontier Flyers RC Club held Labor Day Fun Fly joined Control Line Club demo display during John C Fremont Days Now qonsidering building float next year about clipped wing C-5 newest club Loop Valley Flyers showing great organizational promise wide participation Great going fellows put display radio problems prevented flying North Loop Popcorn Days have invited join Rotary Club fundraiser report rvas Bob McClure Lincoln Area Soaring Society held its June Open rained Out Saturday Sunday greeted lifted spirits numerous flights Good times abundant 19 Sailplanes including four electric-powered Pilots Iowa Kansas Nebraska Community Center children treated Glider building Fun involved August continuous dawn-to-dttsk fly attempted Winds did help made until 200 pm six hours 15 minutes winch battery problems coincided put break things After restart two hours luck ran out broken winch lines disastrous crashes ending day report Bob Pratt Hasting Skylarks newsletter Larks Lip reads like summer disaster rekitting everything club does Night flys week rolls loops touch-and-goes long aircraft last Ive seen RD Combat start wrong end streamer club also participated float dunking Fly put North Platte Thunderbirds reported two-day one-night event unsurpassed delight Lynn Elsiner Crete again hosted years relaxed Fly reuniting fliers Nebraska Iowa Kansas shown tinder wing Burdett Flodmans Cuib Stromsburg Don Svoboda provided bubble-gum drop kids Conclusion April District IX gets adrenaline going Summer flying just around corner Hope see possible model fly-ins during coming months Keep AVPs informed times places Thought month right can afford keep tempers wrong cant afford District Niie Times l 1992 101 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska Noflh Dakota South Dakota Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tam Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8627W 81st Cir Arvada CD 80005 Laren Moee607E Vera Bottinesa ND 58318 DanModeo4lOHartSalina K567401 Jim Rickettn 516S Cloadas Siosnialls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 ColumbineCasper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/a Radia Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CD 80226 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening 3031936-3266 Loren Moen conversations him another member Executive Council mentioned figured out mindset District Ten VP mindset operating Regional Center said picked off recorded message comes you dial district phone number 916 961MODS message goes like AMA District Ten Regg Keyawa line Take time ya want horn Ill get back ya flash Unfortunately flash sometimes runs few days message list never less 30 calls day calls running lengthy discussions have since explored mind Council members thoughts conclusion hes right AVP Brian Nelson refers visionary hope right also Before became VP seen pain clubs losing model flying facilities also seen clubs diminish brink extinction have therefore adopted policy dedicated term creation protection flight sites now seems lot minds eye could materializing would appear Council about make District Ten explicitly California recipient first ever district regional flying facility What opportunity District Ten following presentation accepted will have first-ever regional site will have opportunity write book regional sites located built maintained Property Acquisition Development Committee currently formulating plan regions will selected receive such grants Perhaps following may help area envision District Ten miniature AMA just company-owned site seven Visalia will center three sites California site Nevada Arizona Utah Hawaii envision just company-owned sites stated above also solid program financial aid clubs throughout District improvements existing sites Im sure sounds like 20year plan damn well might plan feel can achieved lot less time 20 years such plan might ask respond thing makes possible what have common thoroughly enjoy love place make capitol investment first thing comes mind What will investment return Because modeling AMA membership result having place fly would appear sites good investment can made does take consideration fact often proper investments real estate will time yield substantial retums next question might would such vigorous plan financed number ways Dues surcharge professional fund-raising campaigns two come mind Plans havent explored club matching funds longrange financing example $250000 will buy 260 acres Visalia would downpayment $50000 buy six sites other locations Would surcharge $2 per District Ten member take care mortgage payment sites Will membership take care improvements Yes yes yes Would membership knowing approximately sites would object increase dues Council can no longer think terms modeling must think terms mangement micro-management o day-to-day affairs Headquarters rather general guidance meeting competition meeting competition FAI Pylon Pattern similar rather competition rival company opportunity start similar rival company company would supply insurance would guard monitor frequencies would develop competition would publish magazines have others will tell what would would assist modelers buy build maintain flying sites great pleasure introduce some real organizers headed Gary Hover May add District management organization could better hands Management Organization Team Front row left right Bob Meyers Jack Thomas Marvin Quales Ralph Hopkins Phil Hill John Drow Standing left right Fred Sattler Howard Cole Philip Hunt Harlen Collins Gary Hover VP Max Whilson George Gillburg Joe Minatta Marshall Searcy would take next years worth column space reprodttcc text District Ten Regional Site Study includes Project Committee Project Setting Project Description Planning Issues Project Management Noise Project Implementation Summary Exhibits through P Site Location Map Site Vicinity Map Site Plan Phased Development Plan Biological Study Proposal Flood Zone Aerial Map Frequency Assignment Noise Level Reference Sound Levels Map Summary Cost Estimated Annual Budget Field Rules Letters Support just headings monster study accomplished monster leader Gary Hover Gary stimmed up following concept Regional site District Ten both big step AMA giant step modeling continued loss adequate flying sites modeling commttnity AMA bond needs begin planning future Much National Hot Rod Association has done AMA mtist catalyst acquiring regional class sites District Ten badly needs kind support nationwide Let District Ten model working through monumental tasks required obtain necessary approvals branch Out other critical areas modeling community implement subsequent sites way will able ensure safe continued enjoyment sport much love Visalia site within 35 hours both Los Angeles basin San Francisco Bay Area site would location North-South challenges participants both regions meeting convenient central location State Highway 99 major freeway connects both mega population areas within 10 minutes field Daily commuter airlines major airports California service Visalias Municipal Airport seven miles away Major airline service Fresno 40 miles north AMAs contribution seen one-time deal exception funds pledged District Ten budgets District Ten Site Selection Committee invites anyone interested visit site see themselves development opportunity exists Central California Bravo Gary damn torpedoes Dear Rcgg Last time saw you up sticks running election read about high-tech stuff power clubs nothing about up So thotight no else will Ill write Propbusters basically low-key group btit run annual Sullivan contest four-stroke contest about three months later Theres lotta guys up dont know few build really big planes enclosed snapshot Ernie Bean third Bristol F-2B scratch project classified cost lumber would make someone rich 10 ft 32 lb its real bear fly drag Its powered 32 Kawasaki Rich Irwin PK Products Sorry theres no posed piettires pretty girls stuff Leon de Lisle Bristol Way go Leon Well get back up Ukiah somehow Hasta Iciego Regg 102 Model Aviation X Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95808 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Asueclate Vice Prestdents Marc M Karpewich 576W Center Lagan UT 84321 Betty Stream 3723 Suewden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91 Ott Frequency Ceerdlnaters George Steiner 2238 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161362-1962 Eloy Marez 2t26 W Nortliwood Santa Ass CA 92704 last couple days last few year have some saddest year filled grimly overflowing similar news last week two very nice guys Kevin Collins Bob Petro both lost fights cancer Kevin Collins known everyone flies Free Right district fly RC Gliders Seattle area deeply involved model aviation group volunteer officers District XI Free Flight Contest Board member contest organizer Contest Director someone could count help Out Among othcr things worked hours keep 60-acre site near Redmond use Free Flight Soaring pilots deeply involved competition competitors innate drive perfection drive paid off 1983 beset Open A-l Towline Glider record incredible 5739 record may never broken doesnt mean always serious Kevin infectious grin remarkable joyous laugh always shared secrets other fliers quick give beginner needed help direction Along way made hundreds friends including hearts go out wife Joan children family choose send remembrance wish send name AMA Scholarship fund Kevin 39 found last themml peace Bob Petro modeler almost 40 years During time hed done about kind modeling existed Free Right Control Line RC founded clubs took office possible Contest Director judge both flight static Pattern flier Scale builder flier Scale Masters finalist instructor pilot photographer columnist Bob lived number different spots recently lived Coeur dAlene area interests seemed have settled Scale direction over last few years Bob published particularly Scale R/C Modeler descriptions photographs various scale contests Hes also pictures words used column recently February 1992 issue Bob positive force scale modeling will missed did lot modeling modelers Personally will miss Bob Kevin because friends Both suffered now both peace Lloyd Knerr president Cocur dAlcne Aero-Modeling Society wrote Dave Baxter fellow CAMS modeler Lloyds father-inlaw passed away early December after extended illness Lloyd wrote can tell brightest time Dave involvement RC CAMS Im sure join sending Daves wife Jonnie family deepest condolences Speaking CAMS oldest gatherings District will happen April 5 CAMS Annual Symposium takes place North Idaho College Coeur dAlene Right about now should have pictures 91 version Pine Hollow Nationals during event cut out chance taking pictures nobody offered either What Pine Hollow water-based contest put Sky Knights Portland Oregon held by/on/over lake resort near Wamic eastem slopes Mount Hood measuring device its major part contest scene district contest entrants challenge other fliers ability aircraft equipment luck Its like Plat 1 held Sutherlin fly-in few low-key events Pine Hollow replete splash-andgoes loops rolls spins bomb drops whatever else latest CD has figured Out test strength both airframe pilot year 48 contestants signed up weather turned bad just 36 contestants actually tried Well let quote Flight Line communication forum Portland Sky Knights edited Malt Shields Matt tum quoted Mr Allen Poinsctt Director Marketing Stream Inc RC Seaplane kits floats Mr Poinsett has attended other water-based events around country level competition skill pilots event both pilots builders competent have ever seen guys put great contest better show Since contestants come over Northwest just points Out what great bunch have up Matt went point out 11 planes flew Scale aircraft four top 10 First Fourth Sixth Tenth Scale aircraft Special kudos lrcz Jim Weaver CD Vein Ahlberg job well done unusual aircraft list Jerry Holcornbs tn-motored Supermarine Air Yacht Matt Shields Ron Caspells Aichi 16c floatplanes Paul Weston Ed Westwoods 1/4-scale test-bed version FullScale Sea Era lifted Alex Vogel editor T-Bird Screech newsletter Big Sky Thunderbirds Its also noted shovel snow clear path off runway please smooth down piles snow makes difficult planes equipped skis Quoted exactly originally typed unnamed source about interrelationships club Instructor Program Unfortunately may never do-able club gave old school try. spent hours would like admit develop publish great Right Training Manual thought tried get some folks together discuss implement program ran smack ego/turf/control battle just wouldnt believe old dont way Im going team bit idea benefit newcomers make heroes out instructors couldnt get consensus start setting up Instructors Basic Qualifications standard.and things got stickier Anyway norhistg really got accomplished froms Clubs viewpoint Im sure few beginners Club just disappointed am program never got underway Hmmm Snort News publication Precision Acrobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA short losing its editor last three years Phil Granderson will new editor Phil isnt stranger Control Line enthusiasts District XI Interestingly enough Stunt News published Don MeClave CL competitor civic leading lights Portland area also very nice person editor Free Flight Joomol Chris Weinrich Chris doing fine job too consider number others involved magazines say columnists realize district has enormous effect affairs modeling Dale Moore has outfit called Three Mens Models somewhere downstate near coast friend looking getting models Pattern birds Hope successful hope producing items hobby district successful Heres teaser things come year Seattle Radio Aero Club puts show Lake Ballinger show its appreciation right fly off lake smack middle town Bill Westphal coordinates things sent words pictures get pictures month first photo shows pit area some Iliers some spectators taking rays action next picture looks toward flying site lake shows attendees area wtts tocredibly crowded wonderful aircraft tremendously competent fliers Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters will have Helicopter Fun-Fly May 9-10 flying field same weekend annual Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede Fair should something whole family Mark Ewert Helicopter Board member will probably latest info Additional information can Carlos Gingeda 716 Hart Lane Walla Walla WA 99362 Also WWPT will probably hold swap shop some other weekends early May get yotrr good stuff ready l 1992 103 Ataska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 g 5031 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Dsrrett Andersen 132 15th Ave NW Great Fails MI 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaver WA 98684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 90518 Dsve Matlens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brsce Nelson 807 E Vicknbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Ssmeer WA 98390 Assistant Frequency coordinator Watson 130-145th Ave Beilense WA 98007 D & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr L MCC engine have inquiries article MCC engine other specific item mentioned column Much thrust correspondence either information engine will available have able answer individuals increasing number should contact inventor Fred Erickson Letters written Fred will also provide some encouragement getting engines production Discussion Fred indicates still some development required production engine real progress coming can contact him follows further information Mr Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Seminars least seminar Sound Model Aeronautics will held during Grand Opening Muncie times will posted event Planning just underway will opportunity attending opening see firsthand some methods benefits sound reduction An attempt also being made hold seminar during Toledo Show nothing firm this time event answers questions will available AMA booth myself others have problem drop let us know will Friday Saturday will doing some work Don Lowe RC World Orlando Florida several aspects subject will looking some problems large aircraft models work will consist straightforward dB readings one-third octave band readings both ground flight outcome should definitive data just problems solve modelers big aircraft category far away largest growth portion sport large engines have good exhaust systems lacking efficient propellers hope correct both conditions time engines big SuperTigre Moki class can equipped operate very quietly time bigger gasoline power units another question possible run quietly little difficult obtain material needed perform task hand another purpose work RC World hope able tape much activity put together video would available members clubs provide assist practices conducive retention flying sites later New products aircraft pictured built John Whitmore Connecticut Balsa Bugs Bubba Spiveys Lanier Stinger kit Power Quadra 62 muffler new Soundmaster Big Engine Muffler prototype Davis Diesel Development Inc muffler two in diameter 14 long seven oz weight installation also included Davis Iso-mounts Soundmaster tuned-pipe mount Running 22 prop someone commented takeoff sounded like high-speed window fan will available upcoming WRAM Show before read new type vibration isolation unit available large engines including sizes up six Cu obtained IMS Show Pasadena couple days ago havent opportunity photograph check unit yet what saw show should prove good unit will have some further information next month system package comes pre-formed metal parts two grades isolating material stiffness considerations necessary screws instructions system comes Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Arthur Cloutier owner designer unit Individuals making plans use isolator such need plan adding about 2 1/4 additional space engine installation does make bit difficult cases retrofit aircraft engine installation Input have promised input especially big aircraft installations hope have some next issue Model Aviation Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during lgg2 March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EAA Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 IMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MARCS Show Towson Maryland June 13 National Flying Site Grand Opening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachusetts June 27-28 IMAA Large Scale Model Fly-In Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EAA Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Championships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AA AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SINZE 1936 AL ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Worlds Largest Sp6rt Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above PR ROUNDUP Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing Ah arrival spring weather begins warm grass turns green modelers flock flying field sharpen skills preparation up-coming fun flys rallies contests addition fun excitement enjoyed contestants events also provide excellent opportunity club gain publicity Publicity essential growth club sport Numerous important public relations goals can accomplished promoting events First publics awareness about sport organization increased recognition can very helpful speaking public officials private landowners about flying sites Second media coverage will help attract new members club An influx new people vital clubs survival Finally seeing hearing coverage event great morale booster members However process isnt simple organizing event waiting press arrive An article newspaper feature radio television result planning dedication hard work good idea form public relations committee handle coordination clubs publicity efforts committee should consist chairman member writing skills member photography skills should work clubs leadership target events newsworthy greater chance receiving coverage Such events could opening new flying site large regional contest demonstration held conjunction Veterans Day Armed Forces Day imaginative developing ways pitch event media Next committee should develop media mailing list contact names newspapers should include city editor sports editor aviation editor publication has television radio stations information should sent news director assignment editor important build relationships contacts will have sympathetic ear efforts public relations committee may want canvass club see members have friends neighbors work local newspaper radio television stations have begin building relationship press release announcing event should mailed contacts four six weeks prior event press release basic tool publicity campaign needs contain specific information about event What facts editor needs point essential provide contact name day evening phone number editor can always speak person information needed also important keep release brief no longer two pages Long drawn-out novels CONTINUED ON PAGE 90 ITwo Ists 1992 Nationals honor being first contestant register 1992 AMA Nationals goes Stewart Swanson Harrisburg Pennsylvania first workers volunteer help make happen Cliff Nancy Telford Bethesda Maryland 1992 Nationals dont begin until June 20 applications both contestants volunteer workers already pouring AMA Headquarters Nationals fly June 20-29 Dont wait get forms now relax concentrate practicing want become either contestant volunteer worker 1992 Nationals drop us line AMA Well send everything need get going Come meet best modelers America June Youll never know what great time Nationals until experience yourself ng Muncie national flying site near Muncie Indiana complete Final seeding grading will done spring AMA member may have unlimited use site until Grand Opening weekend June 1314 1992 June 15 member will able use site three times charge Upon completion three free uses will charge $5 per day $25 per calendar year site generally open AMA members except national international event scheduled During scheduled events will no open flying admission charges and/or restrictions will place cases entry site will restricted advance notice will appear AMA News section Please note site will reserved IMAA flyin June 20-21 will also reserved United States Outdoor Championships run NFFS September 2-7 Scale World Championships August 22-29 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 Ofrector Operations Robert Vojalavek S Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee S Technical Director Bob Underwood troiler Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicls Felix Gora RFK&D April 1992 89 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 otticial position ot AMA Esecutive Council N just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California met conjunction IMS Trade Show could available discuss issues modelers District 10 Loren Nicholson Santa Ana sat meeting handed letter addressed several points concern following response Loren felt would general interest members Dear Loen appreciate thoughtful letter January 8 handed Council meeting Pasadena am very sorry didnt find time read until enroute home Maybe 37000-foot view will help perception respond am very happy Geoff Styles able helpful Miles Square issue fervent desire AMA can serve membership acquisition retention flying sites Geoff hired 1970s purpose Since time have continuing program flying site support Geoff allocated funds needs perform function Nothing basic modelers nice permanent flying site since disruptive influence aeromodeling loss good place fly concern identify need serve club way primary reason supporting national facility provide focus growth additional funds may provided acquisition flying sites trust successor will keep goal mind As know Council has approved proceeding plans develop District 10 flying site apparently will supported least 12 clubs area will used home field clubs will also available AMA members will eventually have facilities RC Control Line Free Right have some concern expenditure large sums money regional sites needed can afford have view worth terms members served per dollar invested feel loan guarantee program clubs approved Council Pasadena may helpful question clubs want purchase site Maybe clubs will want financial assistance Perhaps should also help clubs financially develop site acquired through long-term lease made available through government agencies Obviously would riskier investment merits some serious study regard move Headquarters Muncie have chosen because will permit efficient less costly operation total function will also allow us launch new programs unable Reston such symposia flight training technical research efficient operation Nationals place hold variety events realize will no longer nations capital will have easy communications Indiana counterpart FAA able function very well Oshkosh Wisconsin having potent influence aviation interests Washington DC knowledge Council does manage Headquarters day-to day affairs contact almost daily usually concerns matters procedure areas am directly responsible Council does set goals broad manner possible time time necessary clarify intent agree Council should meddle Headquarters affairs members hold us responsible what takes place Whenever possible Council takes extra day meetings planning brainstorming goal-settingand establishing new initiatives long-range planning 15 years before retiring R&D Wright-Patterson AFB very difficult try forecast future needs make plans years ahead doesnt mean shouldnt try Noise touchy subject talk members about Most say Dont specify national dB level let us deal local level thats approach realize national requirement industry slow respond simply market what think will sell modelers wont purchase what available will get message did write engine manufacturer world asking supply quiet mufflers So far has responded OS now marketing quieter mufflers noise mufflers Thats reason AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Also Howard Crispin writes about noise month has compiled document provides information reduction noise distributed club also plan host symposium noise June Open House Muncie will tape program make available clubs Yes hate noise am also concerned about flying field neighbors reaction sound models flying am also concerned about own hearing have some loss already noise pollution loud engines unpleasant say least approach support local autonomy making information noise reduction available club individual desires Incidentally Howard Crispin available speaker subject AMAs expense prefer several clubs come together joint meeting make greater impact AMA dollars spent proposals have made Contest Boards noise limits usually rejected Pattern now has requirement FAI ClAM requires noise limits several categories move gaining momentum. strong position Council would seen dictatorial democratic process must allowed work Noise matter perception persons acceptance anothers aggravation quiet quiet enough Some identify unusual sounds aggravation regardless dB level know reduce sound pressure level perceived acceptable site has different requirement need respect best can educate members cost noise site loss encourage industry respond providing devices meet need Loren appreciate thinking people take time attend Council sessions express positive ideas meet needs aeromodeling really appreciate taking time hope others will want make positive impact little like trying push wet noodle up bill times Hang Try lose sight fact hobby enjoyment get Out Sometimes have remind myself thats what modeling about Lets get involved politics personalities lose sight much fun can have Sincerely Don Lowe President Academy Model Aeronautics oundup continued page 89 read let alone given serious consideration addition press releases radio television stations should also sent public service announcements PSAs read over air Federal regulations require broadcasters devote percentage time airing announcements non-profit groups Like press release PSA needs contain five Ws shorter format Because stations look PSAs 20-30 seconds length necessary keep announcement concise interesting Approximately two four weeks before event information kit should sent media list kit should contain copy original press release listing description events will flown listing notable contestants officials sponsors action photos models map site etc information kit will serve reminder also provide detailed look event week before event public relations committee needs log some hours phone talking media contacts should ask infornmtion received have questions plan covering event phone calls will help determine advance much coverage event will receive also helping forge relationship contact log should kept details called what response During event public relations committee should hand meet talk media committee members should have information about event readily available should also keep mind discussion points touch during interviews such club size history event notable club members contact join club etc having designated spokespeople consistent message about club its event will given media work complete once event finished Results wrap-up CONTINUED ON PAGE 91 90 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 As know now columns usually deal mundane numbers issues business AMA Things like investments insurance legal issues occasionally something actually has something model airplanes common subjects sneak As start column am thinking will different others knows may slip back old habits discussed some columns content president Don Lowe made comment waxing philosophically morning probably quite right common question recently has What AMA9 good question answer would vary profane mundane depending ask Before can define AMA would necessary define what Academy what model aeronautics deal fact organizations grow something either beyond different original reason founding Most us consider model aviation great hobby sport can leave real-world pressures life behind escape make-believe world fantasy enjoyment Its fun place place important thing moment can anything exactly matching color model prototype selecting right size rubber enable favorite model fly highest longest fastest or.. Some us get make-believe world deep start wear clothing match Im thinking now opening scenes AMA film Marvelous Miniatures model pilot dons leather helmet before taxiing perfect scale model old British biplane out flight line Some us have clothes swagger models Texas believe refer hat no cattle' others get kicks out screaming engine fast model thrill competition Clothes swagger damned flag drops BS stops Losing oneself workshop creating dream airplane very therapeutic way enable us recharge psychological ability deal real world us social side aeromodeling important actual building flying models else can president large corporation plumber dentist construction worker get together exchange ideas methods techniques have teacher student Other typical flying site else does saying men women created equal have true meaning gatherings modelers its modeling ability enthusiasm matters what living modelers subscribe fantasy world live little personal time pressures real world negative thought rather statement degree enjoyment us derive wonderful hobby As kids played fantasy games cowboys Native Americans king queen hill hide seek etc etc wonderful games harmless educational entertaining once us got hurt Getting hurt wasnt part fantasy sure inevitable result some fun learned accept occasional clashes reality part price pay fun fantasies As grow up spend less time fantasy world time dealing reality still spend little therapeutic time fantasy world through wonderful hobby model aviation Although have seemingly become wiser age confrontation between fantasies reality has become clouded indistinct As kids fantasies involved imaginations almost entirely little reliance real world implements As adults fantasies rely greater integration real implements enhance enjoyment As kids wed simply imagine flying RC model would fly imaginary transmitter As adults least need transmitter Ah wonderful world youth didnt have worry about such mundane things frequencies insurance enjoy fantasies whether would permitted have fantasies Contrast today need deal FCC frequencies deal noise issues keep flying sites deal legal liability insurance issues hobby deal environmental impact activity Rules must made regulate fantasies then.. Hey started out try define what AMA now realize AMA modelers fantasy realities society meet head AMA deals real world issues enable modelers better enjoy hobby yet sometimes dealing issues AMA finds necessary impose restrictions favorite pastime enable continue exist ever changing real world just heard rumor state has enacted law makes illegal sell anything ni-cd batteries unless provisions have made manufacturer provide proper disposal batteries once go bad always seems something Till next month PR Roundup continued page 90 releases other promised information needs delivered media its promotion next event because publicity non-stop effort detailed information developing public relations program promote club events available AMAs Publicity Guide Model Clubs obtain free copy booklet contact AMA Marketing Department 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 tel 703 435-0750 Club news Thanks annual Flying Circus fundraiser Rhode Island Aeromodelers Bristol Rhode Island able donate over $1000 Meeting Street School institution operated conjunction Easter Seals Rhode Island has provided developmental therapeutic educational services disabled infants children since 1946 Hying Circus day-long event featuring flying teams warbird demonstrations mock dog-fights static displays much Admission $2 per car load Spectators can buy permits try hand model flying instructor enter raffle tn win model products club reports successful well-attended production received coverage local CBS affiliate numerous local newspapers club members hopeful positive publicity will help begin search new flying field important says event chairman Mike Viscosi club able raise money recognition worthwhile charity-a win-win situation everyone Rochester Area Radio Control Association Rochester Michigan has new flying field city Rochester Hills announced plans construct model airport newly dedicated Earl Borden Park City officials first talked about letting club fly informally new park hut decided make model airport permanent addition model flying area 1000 x 500foot tract 600foot runway story new flying field documented Rochester Clarion resulted great publicity club AMA Write us club has news about obtaining new field holding successful event implementing public relations campaign tell us about Well consider PR Roundup column other clubs can follow example addition background letter send photos included column next month April 1992 91 N Editor Bob Boulis Northeastern Drone Society suggests may learn lot nature few things Canada goose particular Scientists have discovered geese fly V formation As bird flaps its wings creates uplift bird immediately follows following V pattern flock achieves flying range least 71% greater bird flew its own People share common direction sense community get going quickly easily because traveling others support simple fact have sense goose will stand other What comes simply instinctively geese cooperation organization supportmay take bit conscious effort humans achieve Did know geese honk behind encourage up front keep up pace Bobs article crossed desk gave little insight some issues AMA So comes little honking behind concerning AMA Membership kits mail should received shortly membership Supply Seviee catalogue usual array bonus coupons AMA members take advantage coupons entitled 12 free catalogues four free magazines discounted magazine subscription Flying Models plans book photobook model airplanes savings some companies 10-50% well direct dollar discounts worth over $120 Wow Honk honk have already taken advantage special offer AMA members magazine subscription rate Model Airplane News very large number AMA members have also benefited VisionCare program provided AMA offers substantial discounts members eyeglasses AMA has also working over last year travel program discount long distance telephone service offered members add up discounts hobby products eyewear magazine subscriptions free catalogues AMA becomes true bargain aeromodeler have provided members variety discounts services times over makes membership payment essentially free Honk honk honk adding real dollar-for-dollar value AMA membership also working extremely bard efforts fundamental reasons having AMA first place first national flying site Indiana reality writing first regional flying site has earmarks reality end 1992 Beyond AMA has just launched program will enable local flying clubs have financial horsepower actually purchase own flying sites Add fact AMA has formal flying site assistance staff member dedicated helping clubs flying sites past 11 years have AMA fully involved issue flying sites Honk honk honk radio control frequency now available use USA made possible AMA period Academy spends well over $50000 year legal fees committee costs ensure government well aware need RC channels Added course fact AMA has almost $75000 worth equipment out field monitor analyze frequencies comes Radio Control frequencies AMA leadership position organization position behalf modelers Honk honk honk Recently read magazine FAA has established committee draft legislation concerning Unmanned Aerial Vehicles legislation would also affect use airspace model airplanes AMA HQ Staff members committee committee meets AMA Headquarters Honk honk honk Clearly AMA acquiring keeping flying sites organization radio frequency acquisition retention modelers voice comes maintaining freedom use airspace doesnt mean just Academy doing it doing Honk honk honk Academy Model Aeronautics organization modelers trade membership organization true membership organization modelers shout encouragement behind little honking input right out open see make comment Essentially honking drives AMA keeps going honk something like keep coming also honk things like AMA keeps doing things like Personally am attracted someone saying no elections no hassles prefer true member modeling organization rather customer trade association Having worked AMA 11 years now have seen years insurance proposals submitted some two dozen insurance companies have also seen years no insurance company would touch us Through it has Academy has stuck its members over long haul Today AMA strong sound position continue provide services its members want need mere insurance company provide members Liability Insurance coverage Medical Insurance through Accidental Death Dismemberment Policy thirdly Fire Theft Vandalism coverage three coverages have proven very beneficial modelers package cant matched anywhere Competition License subject has kicked around last few years AMA really needs some input item let mc hit some high points ask let members Executive Council know feel about possibility AMA will have Competition License available additional $5 fee entering rule book-sanctioned events would need have competitors license paying $5 annual fee license would receive special license identifying person competitor two issues Cabane newsletter contains mle updates tips strong possibility competition license would also appropriate FAI sporting license Competitors would also automatically receive AMA rule book beginning cycle nutshell up react Grand Opening previously mentioned membership kit mail writing items included mailing family pass Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying facility Indiana June 13-14 Save pass Place windshield will have express entry membership parking privileges closer flying area Grand Opening See odel Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 J Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm Central8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Venniont DISTRICT REPORT IDo n Krafff District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 817 834-8248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St EsseoJct VT05452 MC McGoffin 8 Rohinson St Houhan ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thomposo 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Boti Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avon CT 06001 Freqaescy Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstoes Mills MA02648 Executive Council meeting have just returned Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 may wonder California picked instead Reston meetings moved around country give modelers chance attend meeting held same time IMS progress meeting open time 400 pm modelers express opinions ask questions seems lot unrest lately regarding some decisions made Council However 400 pm nine members present three people comments Apparently modelers concerned enough express opinions hesitant person Below brief recap some topics discussed will covered other parts magazine 1 Leader membership past applied CD rating automatically became leader member As now will CD oniy must apply leader nsenbership separately Current CDs will sent form must complete wish remain leader member Watch mail information 2 Video tape tape will distributed chartered clubs no cost will produced entitled am AMA 3 A discussion held program help clubs purchase property Financial assistance will given backing loans banks letter credit 4 A proposal presented California modeler represented several clubs have AMA purchase parcel land have local modelers develop flying site 5 The Muncie property development nearly schedule next site started will part Control Line area will fees use facility admission will charged museum necessary maintenance property repairs due vandalism Apparently fair amount damage done museum items some theft library material Reston hope modelers Westover Nationals Work proceeding schedule entry forms now available competitor last year should already have form desire work Nationals contact Chip Smith AMA HQ form work four days will receive earned membership Communication has considerable question over such things insurance signing waiver statement year change dues etc Please take time read various columns Model Aviation nearly questions can answered RC Unlimited Races reported races previous column time did have results expect aware results now However did notice winner use glow engines engines 18 Mokis Davis Model Products Milford Connecticut saw airplane action engines good Other sizes available Maine Model Expo Its time year again Expo will beheld Augusta Maine Armory March 21-22 1992 Transmitter checking will available Saturday will fee service probably $5 per transmitter Geoff Styles AMA HQ staff will attending Mike Marchand may remember Mike young man stricken leukemia operation during December 1991 appeared doing very well now have report Mike passed away end 1991 father called let know unfortunately home talk him have very little information have able contact him yet condolences Mikes family 1992 MAINE MODEL CLUP EXPO MARCH 21-22 1992 Augusta Maine Armory *Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters Staff *District Meeting *Sem i nars * Hobby Shop Booths *Model Displays *Awards *Transmitter Checking -- $5 Fee *AMA Pins & Patches Available PLAN TO ATTEND April 1992 93 Mold 15 18 engines used Unlimited Races appear similar qutuncc RC Flyers Inc Middletown Rhode Island arc celebrating 25th year existence Left right Secretary Scott Graham President John Means Safety Committee Chairman Bill Hoffman former President Jerry Browe Jerry presenting John Means AMA Special Award Appreciation hours work towards club improvements 4 New Yorl New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT oe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Browe 52 FW PSOS Box 2135 APO 09123 Geor9e Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 1253B Wes Decas B5 Riverside fIr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Juxchkos 7 Evergreen Ave NOW Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicote NY 13760 Freqasecy Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 just returned first Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California very impressed efficiency proceedings well accomplishments would difficult describe observations recommend member attend EC meeting spectator will prove enlightening informative minutes meeting will published ModelAviation should recognize John Byrne 18 years served great dedication District VP am pleased report congratulate John received Fellow award EC meeting proud him has offered help new capacity God knows need help can get Just remember guys out Often subject Quickie 500 surfaces conversation following article written Angelo Dc Fillipo describing experiences Quickie 500 Got Started Quickie 500 Racing have building flying Radio Controlled airplanes some 15 years now spending lot spare time instructing just plain sport flying funny thing happened way field last spring seems lost mind least appears way lot old flying buddies Sometime during cold winter months came across kit bad purchased few years back Flight Line Scat Cat plans looked harmless enough foam wing simple box-type fuse must have taken least weeks worth free time build cover put old four-channel radio stuck K&B 40 up front seemed pretty harmless Well wasnt until first thaw discovered wrong could isnt first time Ive wrong just ask wife first flight hooked didnt know sure named kit right its agile cat have ever seen can scat first speed coupled planes ability respond seems too much contend throttle back transforms pussycat Landing breeze rock steady predictable After few flights speed aircraft becomes acceptable really didnt take long become comfortable Well thats really got trouble see started think about what plane designed forIts racing aircraft dont know about reasons attracted RC flying first place fighter plane mystique visions WW 11-type aircraft banking around pylons speeds beyond comprehension close enough ground touch engines roaring loud dont really hear feel unmistakable roar Rolls Royce Merlin talk about prop noise would bend needle dB meter Owning real thing out question opted next best alternative building flying RC versions Looking back relatively happy just sport-flying plane now have imagine pylons out field Now Im racing flying flat level 100 ft trying turn dime Normally sport fly guys will tell plane straight level path five seconds figure something wrong either plane Now seems fly imaginary course naturally guys asking questions feel right' stomach upset' Headache maybe flu Well Ill show guys What know Cant see Im practicing Practicing what Well started talking old friend George Brown owner local hobby shop nationally recognized hobbyist competitor engine builder Like sport fliers thought competition intriguing still bit frightening George knew club Colts Neck New Jersey trying generate interest Quickie 500 putting few races geared beginner rules very simple Q-500 airplane powered Fox 40 ABC Quickie engine Master Airscrew 9 x 6 prop club would provide fuel event Seemed like just what looking Getting engine prop no problem after airplane investment required really wouldnt put much dent old budget hard part getting up courage actually compete Now have competed fun flys before racing something have never done before Heck have never seen race before next step little devious Once have equipment plane engine radio etc still missing very important thing need caller function caller launch plane start race run side call turns pylon #1 Sounds easy enough now comes devious part have beg crawl plead sometimes bribe con some poor unsuspecting friend madness appears misery really does love company Yott see got pal Lenny caller managed get two planes ready big day managed show up early register take trim flight What happened day will remember rest life Luckily didnt have fly first heat could watch and hoped learn heat called must admit nervous found myself standing out middle course engine running up full power waiting start Once airplane breaks ground youre racing hands shaking whole body trembling adrenalin kicks inwhat rush fly course What appears simple go fast turn left almost impossible first two laps Im over sky Im making corrections high school typing class jaw hurts clenching teeth have can try remember way left never mind up down fourth lap heart attack would welcome Poor Lenny trying calm mc down yelling ear go left no right too high too low bring closer etc etc Lap five plane does full roll around pylon three recover looping Dont ask just seemed like right thing Lap six other three planes beat have completed required ten laps trying land refuse quit Somehow manage complete heat land Im nerved tip can hardly stand Lenny retrieved plane walked back pits No words can explain closest can come say complete brain failure No time relax catch breath Lenny up next heat have launch call him back line engines screaming awaiting start look back Lenny waving cant hear anything over engine say What three four times three fottr times waves back now becomes clear still have touch brain failure see instead watching flag man starts race looking Lenny poor guy telling let plane go saying What Continued next nonrlx 94 Model Aviation Angelo DeFillipo sport flying P-Si led him Quickie 500 Gerry Mizelle President Lakeland RC tries being helper Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District Ill VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Assaciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Denbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceordlnalor John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 As tong AMA continues grow its current rate positive programs can generated membership An example occured January Executive Council meeting program unveiled will assist local clubs purchase own flying fields plan simple club has partial payment flying site Academy will willing cosign letter credit club Will program available clubs present Applications will evaluated small number sites will developed within first year plan proves successful initiative money will directed toward effort club interested such effort contact AMA Headquarters soon possible regional flying site AMA members being considered central California goes well environmental studies financial plans modelers area can look forward site next fall moneys necessary will come national organization plan requires local financial development nianagement first regional sites District Ill should begin develop regional site plan Does anyone want help AMA spends too much time money competition nothing day-to-day modelers Although statement highly debatable Executive Council considering creation competition license Everyone enters sanctioned activity would assessed $5 annual fee increased revenue would pay yearly copies rule book bi-ycarly rules update in-person contest board meetings other items assist competitor Council would appreciate opinions related issue Please take time express desires FCC currently looking allocated frequencies attempt disperse favorable manner Whether realize other concerns would like have some frequencies willing spend large sums money order Academy its legal counsel attending meetings Washington represent protect us local modeler can help utilizing frequencies allotted Any club still flying jttst frequencies hurting everyone 1991 frequency plan worksPlease use Al Richt member Flying Hillbillies Charleston West Virginia has moved Tennessee Club members recognized service presenting him autographed picture Airtronics radio system AVP Dave Ellis provided picture Al Hillbillies Another New Years event held Northmoreland RC Clubs field near Greensburg Pennsylvania Harry Silvis picture exemplifies beautiful day Wingmasters Dayton Dhio welcomed New Year Fourth Annttal Freeze Fly Thirty-five planes least pilots provided basis Dayton Doily News feature article club continues fine effort public awareness Jeff Shawhan snapped picture below As flying season approaches attempt initiate safer quieter ways flying field save will probably own See Toledo April 1992 95 Al Richi Hillbillies Northmoreland R/C Club Dayton Wingmasters Honors The Baltimore Area Soaring Society has very active club northern part District IVdedicated art Soaring club also strong advocate Electric flight arc some members flying Electrics BASS conducted first-ever sanctioned contest 1991 however members have active competition quite few years Growth continuing club flying site problems also becoming matter some concern Noise concem continued development creating threat encroachment Public relations always important considers flying sites area Baltimore Area Soaring Society excels surely alone Maryland respect club did receive award December 17 1991 points up acceptance efforts Maryland Governor William Donald Shaefer awarded club Governors Citation Excellence recognition active participation school-based education program designed teach local elementary age children about principles flight aviation Congratulations eltib members Individuals Baltimore area interested Soaring Electric flight should contact BASS President Steve Pasierb 21 Redare Court Baltimore MD 21234 information Obituary Another model aviation pioneers has passed away Mr Leo Weiss well known 1930s 1940s modeling expertise Mr Weiss native Brooklyn attended Massachusetts Institute Technology graduated degree aeronautical engineering University Michigan worked aviation pioneer William Lear developing unmanned aircraft early RPV went form company much involved aircraft instrumcntation worked several fuel quantity gaging systems aircraft Air Force Leo still active AMA member also member Northern Virginia Radio Control Club stirvived wife Mildred Weiss daughter three sons Flying sites Several clubs district actively searching new flying site generally some success often lengthy process times leaves club no place use period weeks months makes very critical situation can cause club break up lose members problem clubs fail take good look future area Complacency can deadly comes site number reasons site may lost Some can quite sudden have nothing clubs operating procedures such things property being sold otherwise disposed like government property land fills etc Some areas may seem permanent yet might sure would believe today talk rewriting wetlands laws could very well invalidate usage type property Construction rezoning almost type can prove disaster Residential property worse properties come tinder noise restriction zoning can mean ban due perceived noise Most situations can anticipated should absolutely prepare problems advance Quite often noise question can resolved through active sound reduction programs other questions usually say will forced move wait until notice given begin search new site sign problem get new site lined up might worth actually have operational well advance move before time up old site have statements made column Geoff Styles column others telling help available surprising thing take advantage assistance know help available will work see results have correspondence says benefit Early search should contact AMA Headquarters materials will apply situation Beyond possible have District VP District AVPs Headquarters personnel attend meetings local officials required Much way material documentation experience benefit Use 1992 prospect outstanding active season appears certain year Newsletters conversation indicate should able satisfy whatever desires may have almost class aeromodeling growing number clubs finding practice organized activity certain way get involved knowledgeable about sport Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Aerobatics increase district areas Electric Soaring Giant models greatest gains being made Electric being boosted availability better motors kits batteries make much easier have success enjoy quieter category flight can course get serious competition Electric isnt enough keep ocetipied within District can always take advantage several major events within reasonable distance of AMA Muncie site belongs its members Acadcmy management staff anxious see what being done will grand opening ceremony planned activities introduce site trip Muncie can made day almost anywhere district great opportunity group take part event have opportunity bring along something fly well site developed will provide opportunities use members throughout Eastern/Central United States Another event being held relatively close year Nationals Westover AFB Massachusetts also June couple weeks earlier recent years should prove well attended have made plans now go should take step very soon overall good site other activities family close proximity site Coming up first weekend June annual Timonium MidAtlantic Trade Show Timoniom Maryland has growing event will continue improve year Again nearest expo anyone District IV As usual AMA will answer questions offer services may require Plan stopping booth June month people start summer activities exceedingly well filled will local events also occupy weekends Model Aviation Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia RT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Antedate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 14101 060-935h Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23805 Rick Christoph 1348 Cam~and Dr Harrisonbarg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rieker Dr Mechanicoville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27512 Scatty Moyer 11 Drcbard Lane Wilmington DE 19800 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27026 Freacency Ceerdlnatar Paul Yacobacci 5408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 10101 488-5086 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans News flash couple new developments through AMAs Council appears AMA will soon buy property California used flying field several AMA clubs thc area idea can translated intcntion also buy least piece property other Districts United States also California District X District V almost large District X second biggest AMA As elected representative will push immediately Council consider flying field District threshold question would model airplane fliers benefited What best location flying field owned AMA members use Florida comes mind first because many clubs Florida could field located would benefit fliers Sixteen 25 acres something size What think Dont stay background crab later come forward express yourself District land purchase idea now another breakthrough AMA chartered club process buying piece land model flying purposes AMA will under proper circumstances extend club letter credit tip 1/2 actual value land itself help financing Karl Hensel District V Associate VP Meridian Mississippi wants remind last weekend May having two-day District V Fly-In Karl arranging details facilities Write Karl Hensel Rt 4 Box 264 Meridian MS 39305 Dont forget what mentioned last month live District V want new AMA Rule Book write will mail free Speaking Karl Hensels forthcoming District V Fly-In below Rudy Miller secretary Karls club Rtidy beside finely detailed Navy Fighter flies very well Meet Karen Blair Florida Branden Model Flyers Club Tom Cimino iniportant Contest Director says Karen club member excellent flier Warren Heinfeld president the Southern Eagle Squadron famous 90member club Fruitland Park Florida wants meet Kay Gajentan built club fly panel holding daughter Jessica Husband Erwin shown designed panel panel keeps everybody straight flying field club have ever seen allows ladies help run things successful Thanks nice picture Warren thc nationally famous writer Dave VTO' Linstrum holding little Martin MO-I Coconut airplane flies indoors wins wiib everywhere Flights minute 13 seconds uncommon weighs 2 oz Soon after smiling pix snapped Daves btiddy Millard Wells soundly thrashed him Pistachio Scale Contest Daves own design Daves own plans Whether smile stirvived toy airplane beating tin known snap Lee Webster Rtrss Timmons holding Russs 36-S Chamber Maid 1938 flies Free Flight weighs 160 grams rubber band inside Russ big promoting FAC movement area April 1992 97 V Alabama Florida Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / Souih Carolina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 12051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoizewicz 3629 Rd Driando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 15t12 Vein SI. Gibsonelle Ft 33534 Gostavo Diaz E-t2 Frailsi Gasynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Sjbany MS 38852 Kad Hense RR 4 Box 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Ctradeston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Box 337 Daphne AL 36528 Didi PsOon 765 Bailey Brook Cirde Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryrrran 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrsa GA 38082 Tersy Rimerl 367 Grange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1008 Sycamore Mandresler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burnie Fields Boo 1063 Stridriand Rd. Inrerladren FL 32148 Telephone 19041 884-2517 Tom Morris Secretary-Treastirer nationally heralded PAMPA organization CL Acrobatics Contest Director last falls Alabama Acrobatic Championships sent flyer Fort McClellan Contest So guess what showed tip Pictured above Dennis Crabtrey Dothan Alabama son Denny age 13 Dennis holding 1951 Kinguter Old Time Stunt event Everybody saw having good time So has Tom pictured left got mouth wide open Maybe because District VP showed tip thc contest inois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT1 REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 4031C 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Bus 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Baser 4944 N 0raee Norndge IL 60656 Gaiv Bussell 5000 Connie Dr. Mancie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 Soath Fraezen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 180612111 St Bedford iN 47421 DickTaylor 7929Jetferson Kansas City M064114 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St HigQinuville MO 64037 Heme 816564-2461 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-776 time read winter may have come cold weather good building season has already started can just keep crashing itll go much better its time get Out skis warm clothes make trip field during winter good charge old batteries will make day much better dont like cold better Dress warmly said t thought traveled enough Cheetah year took look log book discovered tve logged nearly 100 hours AMA travel Thats ten months Whew no wonder didnt have time anything home trips made car well year best travel since Ive VP As reminder its time tell what have planned 1992 50 can make effort come see Ill bet have already made some trips time see column print get info now Times wastin received final vote election Im afraid 80 approve being Council As see Im doing good job could Ill keep 80 votes someone else mind begin term Council dont see votes some other person see failure part problem dont have foggiest idea what did have write votes Maybe can give hint would appreciated try please much reasonably can Thank goes out took time vote election appreciated want know about AMA stand financially td strongly suggest go back previous issues read excellent array columns produced Vince Mankowski Dave Brown Theyre excellent source truth about AMA read myself Lets look some fine photos sent some first photo comes Jerry Worden last months column told Stan Thompson received Superior Service Award Below Stan being presented award 98 Model Aviation Liar Will I&V rLcr }tlt till arrlrnW Inc cirutr mr nrc urprrarrcu auarruorrcu thu dUUCU KrU Mooseheart Illinois school kids babics high school seniors project International Moose Lodge school must quite setup Anyway first photo fleet Darwin family took Mooseheart show would complete Hying lawnmowers Lets g urwin family round applause efforts make kids little bit happier Hes got vote next two ace regular contributor column Rex Welbaum Evansville Indiana Rex pillars Evansvilles fine RC clttb sent along photos craft add enjoyment Rex also sent along copies clubs new membership manual copy Indianas magazines featured club its articles fellas ball quite bit locally keep themselves publics eyes think its paid off well new flying site have great Well thats about month Ive pulled almost completed Pitts S-2 down storage quit some time ago Its time add fleet Besides need storage room completed projects Ijust added fleet nice back shop again Enough stow. seems like spring may closing us secd catalogs have arrived inevitably warm photos flowers trees seem Today nearly 12 stuff looks better Christmas cards Only few days ago sunny California course browncolored sky Los Angeles sorry sight trip doctor necessary clear lungs never fails nail whenever spend few days am now current full-sized aircraft After hiatus nearly eight years took lot will-power frustration solve rudder/pedal coordination problem Must age trying too hard slipping seat back notch made work again Now have eyes Avid Flyerit comes large box too Maybe later year have just received notice resignation Assistant VP Boyd Bowdish activities changing Boyd has pillar help Minneapolis area has pushed activities Association several years have chewed area national problems together have very large gap fill districts officer positions During coming months will talking several suggested replacements will also need visit area personal discussion have other suggestions please call write newsletters have requests help editors quite few new names too As keep repeating people unsung heroes club deserve special attention fellow club members have covering ways celebrating New Year Astro Wings Wisconsin great time mild weather Scott Orten sent some text club large turnout its event seems developing quite rally visited Flying Aces Flint meet local restaurant along several wives family members very pleasant evening got club hat collection sipped coffee great social/flying club now swap shop season really look forward meeting discussing AMA club topics Keep mind help available district have several frequency monitors use ICOM 7000s spectrum analyzer table-top display has booked steadily have two clubs events Literature available free AMA HQ handing Out mall shows such events Okay am carpet again quaint spelling must realize Welsh heritage college English translated Americanese typed foreign computer well work out However Chesaoiog spelled way Two big steps taken last weekend Pasadena Executive Council meeting First got go-ahead trial' assist clubs purchase own fields Iwill writon secoy planlan purelevelop rith reserdues So AMA lS Out working hard sites Next weekend will representing EC Frequency Committee meeting will extremely important several reasons FCC has already passed ruling could make receivers unusableso arc chasing waiver RC receivers Thank goodness experts monitor FCC actions Meanwhile keep buildingmodels dreams l 1992 99 Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdioh6410Glen Prjtasursnce Coardinatar Joseph M Hats 5304 En Assaciate Vice Presidents Don Bentlield 1440 West Minnehalta Ave St Paul MN 55104 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeil Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Moho 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Salterlee 1604 Huetinotos Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pont ax MI 48054 Frequency Ceardinaters Westi Bob Stoma 3116 Boyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 tush Bert Kelly PD Box3900l Redford MI 48239 CD Don Riggins laying down rules MISS Michigan International Soaring Society Open meet Photo Bob Hatmaker Joe Parrish recieves kit Iowa Sundusters recognition long service Denny Goodrich photo Attendees Romeo Area RC Club Christmas Banquet Loss Friend EA Till 1928-1991 AMA 9822 passed away November 22 1991 after extremely long courageous battle cancer Ed known outstanding Free Flight competitor Contest Director Most true friend rcspect Ed also long-standing member Fort Planesman Free Flight Club final fly off max highest District 8 Free Flight News months column written Russ Snyder District 8 Free Flight Contest Board Member Free Flight activity within District 8 very active Junior participation strong following report Russ really shows much activity Free Flight Free Flight activity District 8 1991 contest season ranged early May through late October sanctioned competition being hosted Lone Star State exception Tulsa Glue Dobbers 42nd annual meet held Perry Oklahoma early August following data provided Bob Hanford CD said contest blessed good weather strong thermals led several lost models DTd kept going Other models given last rites well Robert Dunham II continued have shut-off problems A/B Motovator Bobs next flight far spectacular crash contest Instant kit However Robert flew Greenhead 19-powered Spacer 11 times Saturday 10 maxes two First places Gas Nostalgia edging Out Bob Combs Grand Champion Award Young Jeff Fedor bested field Mulvihill becoming first Junior take home High-Time Perpetual Trophy Jeff also bumped out dad take Third Open l/2A Gas Pyramid Acres Jim Summersett Tn-City came away both AMA high-time high-time Gas Power Awards Fort Worth Planesmen conducted two contests major 16th Annual Labor Day Regional Championships Free Flight portion held new location within local area Jeff Fedor Robert Dunham II won Junior Senior/Open Championship honors respectively Tn-City Flyers sponsored couple real super contests Free Flight Teams 10th Annual July 6-7 meet record 142 event entries 45 contestants real Texas shoot-out developed C-Gas between Marvin Mace Mark Valerius John Irwin Mary won C-Gas time 1482 seconds giving him high-time AMA Power award feat plus First D-Gas Fifth AGas beat out field coveted high-point championship honors Attesting good wcathcr first ten places 23 entries BGas maxed-out Bucket Johnson Alabama beat out Russ Snyder tie fly-off win event Dave Platt came Palm Bay Florida edge out Mr Summersctts Criss Cross Ramrod Nostalgia Houston modelers did very well Mark Valerius winning A-Gas Fred Pedreia taking both FAI combo small field Coupe P-30 020R Electric event Reid Simpson organized conducted Seventh Annual Autumn Cup October 12-13 Jim Bradley Orlando Dan Tracy Seattle traveled Seguin compete Americas Cup part FAI semi-final Team Trials Needless say Bradley won FlA Glider Ed Williamson El Paso won FlB Wakefield Henry Spence Reid Simpson tied honors FtC Power Jim Troutman set new FlC Junior record Erie Schmoekel both made United States Junior Power Team Looks like Daddy Troutman may herding cows again Also young Jeff Fedor earned slot US Junior Free Flight Team Glider Rubber Mark Valerius won new popular FlJ event along Open AMA Gas Open AMA Gas event real fun event Free Flight model flown rounds utilizing FAI engine run/flight time rules last sanctioned meet season 15th Annual Free Flight Team Challenge Tn-City won seven points followed Houston three points Fort Worth two points Guess thats now Check Six Russ Snyder Free Flight Contest Board Member as Cliff Cloud Climbers conducted two contests May 1991 meet held old Pyramid Acres site Don Dc Loach Senior Competitor taking high-point honors fall two day event club obtained use American Truck Driving Schools facility Prairie Hill east Waco site obtained through efforts Bob Combs vast improvement over 100 Model Aviation Arkansas / Louroana New Meoco Oklahoma Texas IEhE DISTRICT REPORT VEIl Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chock Andraka 605 Mark NE AlbuquerOse NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Ciyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glees Gresens 10224 Kenine Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 BitI Kimbro 2105 Wood Si Tesarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Price Vailey Liole Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Mertymen Green Nnrmas OK 73072 AMA Dispisy Ceerdisator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgetne Ariington TX 76018 Frequency Ceordisaters INorthI doe DuMond 1830 Ckey Chase Carroitos TX 75006 Soothl Tim Aherns 14824 Bear Creek Pasn Austin TX 78737 Ed Till wife Barbara Winners Tn-City Free Flight teams 10th Annual meet L-R back row Richard Haas Don DeLoach Faust Parker Bill Shaw John ODwyer Rochette Reinarz John Irwin George Aldrich Mary Mace Fred Pearce L-R front row Bob Loeffler Jason Haas Russ Snyder Charles Bruce Jim Summersett Reid Simpson Mark Valerius Dave Platt North Dakotas new AVP note Loren Moen Hello Allow mc introduce myself name Loren Moen recently appointed AVP North Dakota am 37 years old wifes name Cheryl have 2 children Jeremy 13 Lindsay 9 am self-employed electrician interest modeling began back farm growing up brother Arlyn started flying Control Line early 60s also flew Free Flight few years have RC nearly 25 years am still learning year have hard-to-take crashes over years have grown love hobby ever would like thank Russ Miller past years leadership North Dakotas AVP would like wish him good luck District IX VP am sure will serve us well look forward serving needs modelers North Dakota invite suggestions promoting hobby model aviation Please feel free call time Thank Kansas report Don Moden AVP Dodge City Kansas summer 1991 Fun Fly Some wind tried interrupt flying however RC pilots managed ay clubs Out western Kansas know put great fun-fly Keep up good work Nebraska news Tom Boyd AVP Tom Boyd Husker Hi little run down activities passed along Thanks greatly know theres silent ones out Mid America RC Pattern held July Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Skylarks Great time great weather great people fliers thanked judges fine job praise just easy scoring Skylarks gave particular note special help two callers used pencil paper hand signals assist deaf pilot fly first Pattern event Wonderful Grand Island Modelers participated Grand Island Air Show demo flying mall display Coors Silver Bullet held Fun Fly August 25 30 pilots 71 planes great time some considerable amount rckitted matcrial left blowing wind Fremont Frontier Flyers RC Club held Labor Day Fun Fly joined Control Line Club demo display during John C Fremont Days Now qonsidering building float next year about clipped wing C-5 newest club Loop Valley Flyers showing great organizational promise wide participation Great going fellows put display radio problems prevented flying North Loop Popcorn Days have invited join Rotary Club fundraiser report rvas Bob McClure Lincoln Area Soaring Society held its June Open rained Out Saturday Sunday greeted lifted spirits numerous flights Good times abundant 19 Sailplanes including four electric-powered Pilots Iowa Kansas Nebraska Community Center children treated Glider building Fun involved August continuous dawn-to-dttsk fly attempted Winds did help made until 200 pm six hours 15 minutes winch battery problems coincided put break things After restart two hours luck ran out broken winch lines disastrous crashes ending day report Bob Pratt Hasting Skylarks newsletter Larks Lip reads like summer disaster rekitting everything club does Night flys week rolls loops touch-and-goes long aircraft last Ive seen RD Combat start wrong end streamer club also participated float dunking Fly put North Platte Thunderbirds reported two-day one-night event unsurpassed delight Lynn Elsiner Crete again hosted years relaxed Fly reuniting fliers Nebraska Iowa Kansas shown tinder wing Burdett Flodmans Cuib Stromsburg Don Svoboda provided bubble-gum drop kids Conclusion April District IX gets adrenaline going Summer flying just around corner Hope see possible model fly-ins during coming months Keep AVPs informed times places Thought month right can afford keep tempers wrong cant afford District Niie Times l 1992 101 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska Noflh Dakota South Dakota Wyoming V DISTRICT REPORT Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tam Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8627W 81st Cir Arvada CD 80005 Laren Moee607E Vera Bottinesa ND 58318 DanModeo4lOHartSalina K567401 Jim Rickettn 516S Cloadas Siosnialls SD 57103 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 220 ColumbineCasper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangies c/a Radia Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CD 80226 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening 3031936-3266 Loren Moen conversations him another member Executive Council mentioned figured out mindset District Ten VP mindset operating Regional Center said picked off recorded message comes you dial district phone number 916 961MODS message goes like AMA District Ten Regg Keyawa line Take time ya want horn Ill get back ya flash Unfortunately flash sometimes runs few days message list never less 30 calls day calls running lengthy discussions have since explored mind Council members thoughts conclusion hes right AVP Brian Nelson refers visionary hope right also Before became VP seen pain clubs losing model flying facilities also seen clubs diminish brink extinction have therefore adopted policy dedicated term creation protection flight sites now seems lot minds eye could materializing would appear Council about make District Ten explicitly California recipient first ever district regional flying facility What opportunity District Ten following presentation accepted will have first-ever regional site will have opportunity write book regional sites located built maintained Property Acquisition Development Committee currently formulating plan regions will selected receive such grants Perhaps following may help area envision District Ten miniature AMA just company-owned site seven Visalia will center three sites California site Nevada Arizona Utah Hawaii envision just company-owned sites stated above also solid program financial aid clubs throughout District improvements existing sites Im sure sounds like 20year plan damn well might plan feel can achieved lot less time 20 years such plan might ask respond thing makes possible what have common thoroughly enjoy love place make capitol investment first thing comes mind What will investment return Because modeling AMA membership result having place fly would appear sites good investment can made does take consideration fact often proper investments real estate will time yield substantial retums next question might would such vigorous plan financed number ways Dues surcharge professional fund-raising campaigns two come mind Plans havent explored club matching funds longrange financing example $250000 will buy 260 acres Visalia would downpayment $50000 buy six sites other locations Would surcharge $2 per District Ten member take care mortgage payment sites Will membership take care improvements Yes yes yes Would membership knowing approximately sites would object increase dues Council can no longer think terms modeling must think terms mangement micro-management o day-to-day affairs Headquarters rather general guidance meeting competition meeting competition FAI Pylon Pattern similar rather competition rival company opportunity start similar rival company company would supply insurance would guard monitor frequencies would develop competition would publish magazines have others will tell what would would assist modelers buy build maintain flying sites great pleasure introduce some real organizers headed Gary Hover May add District management organization could better hands Management Organization Team Front row left right Bob Meyers Jack Thomas Marvin Quales Ralph Hopkins Phil Hill John Drow Standing left right Fred Sattler Howard Cole Philip Hunt Harlen Collins Gary Hover VP Max Whilson George Gillburg Joe Minatta Marshall Searcy would take next years worth column space reprodttcc text District Ten Regional Site Study includes Project Committee Project Setting Project Description Planning Issues Project Management Noise Project Implementation Summary Exhibits through P Site Location Map Site Vicinity Map Site Plan Phased Development Plan Biological Study Proposal Flood Zone Aerial Map Frequency Assignment Noise Level Reference Sound Levels Map Summary Cost Estimated Annual Budget Field Rules Letters Support just headings monster study accomplished monster leader Gary Hover Gary stimmed up following concept Regional site District Ten both big step AMA giant step modeling continued loss adequate flying sites modeling commttnity AMA bond needs begin planning future Much National Hot Rod Association has done AMA mtist catalyst acquiring regional class sites District Ten badly needs kind support nationwide Let District Ten model working through monumental tasks required obtain necessary approvals branch Out other critical areas modeling community implement subsequent sites way will able ensure safe continued enjoyment sport much love Visalia site within 35 hours both Los Angeles basin San Francisco Bay Area site would location North-South challenges participants both regions meeting convenient central location State Highway 99 major freeway connects both mega population areas within 10 minutes field Daily commuter airlines major airports California service Visalias Municipal Airport seven miles away Major airline service Fresno 40 miles north AMAs contribution seen one-time deal exception funds pledged District Ten budgets District Ten Site Selection Committee invites anyone interested visit site see themselves development opportunity exists Central California Bravo Gary damn torpedoes Dear Rcgg Last time saw you up sticks running election read about high-tech stuff power clubs nothing about up So thotight no else will Ill write Propbusters basically low-key group btit run annual Sullivan contest four-stroke contest about three months later Theres lotta guys up dont know few build really big planes enclosed snapshot Ernie Bean third Bristol F-2B scratch project classified cost lumber would make someone rich 10 ft 32 lb its real bear fly drag Its powered 32 Kawasaki Rich Irwin PK Products Sorry theres no posed piettires pretty girls stuff Leon de Lisle Bristol Way go Leon Well get back up Ukiah somehow Hasta Iciego Regg 102 Model Aviation X Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95808 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Asueclate Vice Prestdents Marc M Karpewich 576W Center Lagan UT 84321 Betty Stream 3723 Suewden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Williamson 445 Weotby Chola Vista CA 91 Ott Frequency Ceerdlnaters George Steiner 2238 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161362-1962 Eloy Marez 2t26 W Nortliwood Santa Ass CA 92704 last couple days last few year have some saddest year filled grimly overflowing similar news last week two very nice guys Kevin Collins Bob Petro both lost fights cancer Kevin Collins known everyone flies Free Right district fly RC Gliders Seattle area deeply involved model aviation group volunteer officers District XI Free Flight Contest Board member contest organizer Contest Director someone could count help Out Among othcr things worked hours keep 60-acre site near Redmond use Free Flight Soaring pilots deeply involved competition competitors innate drive perfection drive paid off 1983 beset Open A-l Towline Glider record incredible 5739 record may never broken doesnt mean always serious Kevin infectious grin remarkable joyous laugh always shared secrets other fliers quick give beginner needed help direction Along way made hundreds friends including hearts go out wife Joan children family choose send remembrance wish send name AMA Scholarship fund Kevin 39 found last themml peace Bob Petro modeler almost 40 years During time hed done about kind modeling existed Free Right Control Line RC founded clubs took office possible Contest Director judge both flight static Pattern flier Scale builder flier Scale Masters finalist instructor pilot photographer columnist Bob lived number different spots recently lived Coeur dAlene area interests seemed have settled Scale direction over last few years Bob published particularly Scale R/C Modeler descriptions photographs various scale contests Hes also pictures words used column recently February 1992 issue Bob positive force scale modeling will missed did lot modeling modelers Personally will miss Bob Kevin because friends Both suffered now both peace Lloyd Knerr president Cocur dAlcne Aero-Modeling Society wrote Dave Baxter fellow CAMS modeler Lloyds father-inlaw passed away early December after extended illness Lloyd wrote can tell brightest time Dave involvement RC CAMS Im sure join sending Daves wife Jonnie family deepest condolences Speaking CAMS oldest gatherings District will happen April 5 CAMS Annual Symposium takes place North Idaho College Coeur dAlene Right about now should have pictures 91 version Pine Hollow Nationals during event cut out chance taking pictures nobody offered either What Pine Hollow water-based contest put Sky Knights Portland Oregon held by/on/over lake resort near Wamic eastem slopes Mount Hood measuring device its major part contest scene district contest entrants challenge other fliers ability aircraft equipment luck Its like Plat 1 held Sutherlin fly-in few low-key events Pine Hollow replete splash-andgoes loops rolls spins bomb drops whatever else latest CD has figured Out test strength both airframe pilot year 48 contestants signed up weather turned bad just 36 contestants actually tried Well let quote Flight Line communication forum Portland Sky Knights edited Malt Shields Matt tum quoted Mr Allen Poinsctt Director Marketing Stream Inc RC Seaplane kits floats Mr Poinsett has attended other water-based events around country level competition skill pilots event both pilots builders competent have ever seen guys put great contest better show Since contestants come over Northwest just points Out what great bunch have up Matt went point out 11 planes flew Scale aircraft four top 10 First Fourth Sixth Tenth Scale aircraft Special kudos lrcz Jim Weaver CD Vein Ahlberg job well done unusual aircraft list Jerry Holcornbs tn-motored Supermarine Air Yacht Matt Shields Ron Caspells Aichi 16c floatplanes Paul Weston Ed Westwoods 1/4-scale test-bed version FullScale Sea Era lifted Alex Vogel editor T-Bird Screech newsletter Big Sky Thunderbirds Its also noted shovel snow clear path off runway please smooth down piles snow makes difficult planes equipped skis Quoted exactly originally typed unnamed source about interrelationships club Instructor Program Unfortunately may never do-able club gave old school try. spent hours would like admit develop publish great Right Training Manual thought tried get some folks together discuss implement program ran smack ego/turf/control battle just wouldnt believe old dont way Im going team bit idea benefit newcomers make heroes out instructors couldnt get consensus start setting up Instructors Basic Qualifications standard.and things got stickier Anyway norhistg really got accomplished froms Clubs viewpoint Im sure few beginners Club just disappointed am program never got underway Hmmm Snort News publication Precision Acrobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA short losing its editor last three years Phil Granderson will new editor Phil isnt stranger Control Line enthusiasts District XI Interestingly enough Stunt News published Don MeClave CL competitor civic leading lights Portland area also very nice person editor Free Flight Joomol Chris Weinrich Chris doing fine job too consider number others involved magazines say columnists realize district has enormous effect affairs modeling Dale Moore has outfit called Three Mens Models somewhere downstate near coast friend looking getting models Pattern birds Hope successful hope producing items hobby district successful Heres teaser things come year Seattle Radio Aero Club puts show Lake Ballinger show its appreciation right fly off lake smack middle town Bill Westphal coordinates things sent words pictures get pictures month first photo shows pit area some Iliers some spectators taking rays action next picture looks toward flying site lake shows attendees area wtts tocredibly crowded wonderful aircraft tremendously competent fliers Walla Walla Valley Prop Twisters will have Helicopter Fun-Fly May 9-10 flying field same weekend annual Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede Fair should something whole family Mark Ewert Helicopter Board member will probably latest info Additional information can Carlos Gingeda 716 Hart Lane Walla Walla WA 99362 Also WWPT will probably hold swap shop some other weekends early May get yotrr good stuff ready l 1992 103 Ataska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 g 5031 234-4439 ompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Dsrrett Andersen 132 15th Ave NW Great Fails MI 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaver WA 98684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 90518 Dsve Matlens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brsce Nelson 807 E Vicknbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Ssmeer WA 98390 Assistant Frequency coordinator Watson 130-145th Ave Beilense WA 98007 D & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr L MCC engine have inquiries article MCC engine other specific item mentioned column Much thrust correspondence either information engine will available have able answer individuals increasing number should contact inventor Fred Erickson Letters written Fred will also provide some encouragement getting engines production Discussion Fred indicates still some development required production engine real progress coming can contact him follows further information Mr Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Seminars least seminar Sound Model Aeronautics will held during Grand Opening Muncie times will posted event Planning just underway will opportunity attending opening see firsthand some methods benefits sound reduction An attempt also being made hold seminar during Toledo Show nothing firm this time event answers questions will available AMA booth myself others have problem drop let us know will Friday Saturday will doing some work Don Lowe RC World Orlando Florida several aspects subject will looking some problems large aircraft models work will consist straightforward dB readings one-third octave band readings both ground flight outcome should definitive data just problems solve modelers big aircraft category far away largest growth portion sport large engines have good exhaust systems lacking efficient propellers hope correct both conditions time engines big SuperTigre Moki class can equipped operate very quietly time bigger gasoline power units another question possible run quietly little difficult obtain material needed perform task hand another purpose work RC World hope able tape much activity put together video would available members clubs provide assist practices conducive retention flying sites later New products aircraft pictured built John Whitmore Connecticut Balsa Bugs Bubba Spiveys Lanier Stinger kit Power Quadra 62 muffler new Soundmaster Big Engine Muffler prototype Davis Diesel Development Inc muffler two in diameter 14 long seven oz weight installation also included Davis Iso-mounts Soundmaster tuned-pipe mount Running 22 prop someone commented takeoff sounded like high-speed window fan will available upcoming WRAM Show before read new type vibration isolation unit available large engines including sizes up six Cu obtained IMS Show Pasadena couple days ago havent opportunity photograph check unit yet what saw show should prove good unit will have some further information next month system package comes pre-formed metal parts two grades isolating material stiffness considerations necessary screws instructions system comes Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Arthur Cloutier owner designer unit Individuals making plans use isolator such need plan adding about 2 1/4 additional space engine installation does make bit difficult cases retrofit aircraft engine installation Input have promised input especially big aircraft installations hope have some next issue Model Aviation Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during lgg2 March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EAA Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 IMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MARCS Show Towson Maryland June 13 National Flying Site Grand Opening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachusetts June 27-28 IMAA Large Scale Model Fly-In Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EAA Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Championships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois