AMAN ws Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 National Publicity Program page 97 Westminster Aero ModeIer Win Governors Award page 97 California Volunteer Teaches Kids About Models page 97 Alabama Education Guide Aviation FAA. page 97 Big Engines Big Problems page 1]] AMA MUSEUM CLOSES AMA Museum has officially closed museum will reopen spring 1993 AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memhers living Reston Virginia area may want form caravan vans station wagons transport some models still Headquarters Muncie Grand Opening weekend June 13-14 caravan probably would leave Reston Friday June 12 youre interested carrying museum model Muncie call office Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters reference library AMA Headquarters remains open AMA FAX NUMBERS AMA now has two Fax numbers membership applications other business inquiries Membership applications should faxed 703 435-0798 other business use 703 435-7236 Use correct Fax number prevent delay processing membership application CLUB SECRETARIES TAKE NOTE chartered club renewal kit should have arrived now Enclosed postage-paid card asked provide AMA latitude longitude flying sites Its important retum cards Headquarters order help AMA build national flying site database RAFFLE TICKETS Dont forget enter AMA Museum Sweepstakes announced April issue Model Aviation could win grand prize one-week stay AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana take part ribboncutting ceremonies during Grand Opening weckend June 13-14 lots other prizes win Over course next three months beginning March AMA will hold monthly drawings valuable modeling merchandise Five winning tickets will drawn last business day month Entry coupons April May issues MA must received no later 500 pm May 28 1992 included grand prize drawing NEW UNDERWRITER AND IMPROVED MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR AMA MEMBERS Academys Accident Death Dismemberment Insurance policy AD&D unique product NO other modeling organization offers its membership important benefit reimburses medical expenses incurred result injury sustained modeling accident coverage provided after members own group health plan pays designed pay benefits up $25000 modest deductible $50 applied accident claim pays directly medical providers doctor facility example protection provided whether started engine field whether bench testing borne During last eight years program has paid total $265643 behalf members benefit easy receive First its necessary notify Academy intent file medical benefits claim form will mailed home along letter instruction directing file benefits primary group health plan Call 703/435-0750 ask extension 272 report accident Primary medical coverage normally provided members employer sponsored employment spouse self-employed individuals may personal medical plan Medicare Medicaid also responsible primary coverage Some members have no personal group health coverage AMAs medical policy will considered primary insurance cases next step after receipt primary payment forward payment documentation itemized bills AMA further processing payment Mrs Acevedo responsible handling medical claim person would speak future pleased inform members January 1 1992 new expanded policy being underwritten Commercial Life Insurance Company pioneer association coverage over 60 years Since change benefits AMA reducing cost per member can now provide additional benefits physical therapy treatment prescription drug reimbursement addition new features policy covers expenses medical services incurred confined bed patient treatment hospital emergency room treatment hospital outpatient program provides such excellent benefit suggest family member already current AMA member should consider joining AMA nothing receive coverage event family member should involved modeling accident benefit has tremendous value easy use will keep out-of-pocket expense minimum BLANCHE STUART SCOTT PIONEER AVIATOR March National Womens History Month celebration Glen H Curtiss Museum Local History conjunction Bath New York chapter Business Professional Womens Association will honor Blanche Stuart Scott Americas first female pilot special month-long photographic exhibition Blanche Scott born Rochester New York 1886 Among accomplishments distinction being first woman travel across United States automobilea feat accomplished 1910 publicity led being approached about idea flying Glenn H Curtiss After training Curtiss Aviation School l-lammondsport New York Blanche Stuart Scott completed solo flight near Keuka Lake September 2 1910 thus became first woman pilot United States went fly exhibition teams including Curtiss group died age 84 Rochester New York January 12 1970 NEW DEADLINE SET FOR COMPETITION LISTINGS want ad run Competition Calendar Non-Flying Events Calendar please note new deadline receipt listing AMA Headquarters copy must received AMA HQ 14th month includes both Sanctioned Non-Flying Events Calendar listings display ads Sanctioned Non-Flying Events May 1992 95 AMAS Executive Council lequivalent Board Direetoral basically composed President Esecutive Vies President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibitity author views may may represent official position AMA Esecutive Council Minutes January 101992 Executive Council Meeting members Executive Council attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeiIl Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Nortliville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA Lance Zellers AIVIA Executive Director Vince Mankowski regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am president chaired meeting Before taking up agenda president initiated introductions presented some awards John Byrne Fellowship Travis McGinnis Meritorious Service Howard Crispin Technical Award APPROVAL MINUTES minutes November 9 1991 executive council meeting unanimously approved written amendments accepted IL PRESIDENTS REPORT president advised AMA will support NSRCAs decision conduct championship Lawrenceville July 1992 Stated would very much like AlVIA become involved technology business Towards end council supported proposal purchase two turbo jet engines currently production France purpose study engines gain understanding new turbo technology engine purchase may taken out presidents budget LII EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP announced will confine 1992 travel within budget mostly trips Reston audit books Reviewed NARs agreements AMA remarked upon fact no longer associated us insurance suggested perhaps new fee structure negotiated NAA whereby NAR would pay share AMAs obligation FAI franchise fee presently make behalf Council did object concept thus EVP will pursue Announced February 3 construction loan Muncie will settled IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Presented 1992 travel schedule Presented review Use Facilities criterion Muncie site accepted slightly modified shall included membership manual Presented review new magazine advertising rate card need aggressive advertising counter competition discussed concluding Council approval increase 92 advertising budget Presented adoption new editorial policy Model Aviation magazine noting previously such comprehensive document did exist moved seconded unanimously carried adopt new editorial policy Model Aviation understood columns contain disparaging text shall evaluated against editorial policy found unacceptable may purchased printed Announced second membership renewal notice would mailed shortly earlier previously Announced two new membership services telephone travel discounts Announced will special issue MA November idea having raffle accepted winner shall cut ribbon Muncie grand opening Requested discussion upon producing video clubs target audience generally acknowledged membership particular clubs will benefit leaming advantages AMA membership confers organization works moved seconded carried authorize production video entitled Am AMA 9 5EVP2NAAI 18749 4 against 61013 V COMMITTEE REPORTS Frequency 1 Bob Underwood indicated items discussion next frequency committee meeting advising result deliberations several action items shall presented during next Council meeting vote 2 Waters suggested requested RCMA AMA consider feasibility assimilating activities RC cars boats no objection engaging preliminary negotiation discussion parties seek such partnership 3 Council authorized buying ten channel analyzers B Bylaws 1 Leader Members moved seconded carried effective date contest directorship will automatically bestow membership status known leader member will separate distinct entities II 2 against 510 understood contest directors received credentials prior passage motion will sent mailing providing opportunity apply membership category leader member 2 Resume Requirement Ref VD Bylaws last paragraph XIII motion 20 contained Nov 9 1991 minutes moved recorded unanimously carried accept national officer resume requirement outline authored chairman resume outline shall incorporated Standing Rule relating Nominating Committee 3 Advisory Committees As clarification Contest Board Procedures document moved recorded unanimously carried contest board advisory committees automatically dissolved conclusion final vote given competition regulations rule proposal cycle Appointment ad hoc committees discretion appropriate contest board chairperson NAA & 6 abstained C PADCOM Chairman Waters led discussion ways means assisting clubs purchasing flying sites Academy maybe able provide letter credit cover portion deposits Waters further remarked based assumptions conmuittec has come up field purchase criteria document will provide evaluation tool candidate selection partnership program moved seconded unanimously carried PADCOM committee given authority arrange club flying site purchase financing Chairman Waters next gave floor Gary Hover made presentation regional site purchase development proposal very detailed twenty-six page protocol accompanied presentation 260 acre site question located district ten Visalia California project manager asked Council approve concept initially assist providing funds accomplish first requirement imposed Califomia Department Fish & Game biological study majority Council members agreed proceed plan authorized PADCOM committee make available up $10000 required studies D Sound previously agreed try stage symposium noise 92 Toledo Show Subsequently has leamed show organizers sympathetic such activity Thus Mr Crispin has volunteered coordinate noise symposium Muncie museum time grand opening E Safety Chairman Hempel advised meeting occurred previous night time speed flyers invited state concems solutions speed safety issue proposals being considered engineering study will reviewed anew Hempel closed stating moratorium some recent decisions may prescribed VI DISTRICT TEN REPORT district ten vice president remarked taken up Headquarters offer transferred patches shirts supply service operation stated financial accounting will delivered shortly VP reminded survey supposed have conducted Califomia area topic splitting state two districts decided survey will handled HQs through club mailing VII CODE OF CONDUCT moved seconded carried adopt Executive Council Code Conduct 9 EVP8594l l72NAA 3 against 3101 1 abstained 6 VIII NATIONALS executive director asked discussion quality events conducted Nationals Should philosophy event cannot run championship quality should canceled run separately firm consensus leave Nationals format serious competition yes also forum will attempt accommodate undoubtedly necessitating times reasonable compromises IX AWARDS motions following awards duly moved seconded unanimously carried 1 Superior Service Wayne Stevenson moved Waters 2 Superior Service Drew Davenport moved Kraffi X NEXT MEETINGS Executive Council April 111992 Reston 1 day Exec C & Nominating Committee July 25 Reston Adjoumed 607 pmMM 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing PROMOTING THE IMAGE full time job AMA marketing department boost effort penetration wonderful world media newspapers radio television retain outside agency get excellent help firm selectedBarton-Gilanelli Philadelphia budget x dollars year cover support get established capable firm Almost businesses large associations work external agency isis good common practice Let tell has well worth cost During 1991 calendar year worked like lions get stories placed publications newspapers Ill name few Wall Street Journal USA Today Air & Space Magazine Boys Lfe Family Travel Log Coast Coast Delta Sky Magazine Motorhome Midwest Living Trailer Life Gfrware News local newspapers Arlington Virginia Las Angeles Times Chicago Tribune hundreds other papers publications between Total circulation of publications stories about Academy AMA Museum sport model aviation appeared exceeded 15821779 Thats whole lot coverage no matter slice latest successes short article Campus Life magazine aimed university students published Carol Stream Illinois can rest assured AMA marketing team wilt continue work hard spread word about model aviation Acceptance sport government private circles has improved Yes know still some outsiders retain kids toys image changing Models movies TV serious community efforts AMA chartered clubs more AMA members taking time present story communities through service clubs youth groups adding up better understanding appreciation model aviation pastime sport National Championships World Championships scheduled summer 1992 will have opportunities accentuate nositive imase non-madeline world Onward upward Westminster Aero Modelers WAM Maryland has continuing club project present aviation programs area schools have also combined Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS joint sessions School teachers speak very highly results efforts youngsters classrooms always enjoy seeing aircraft hearing presentations asking questions become highly motivated School Flight Program has recognized William Donald Schafer Governor Free State citation awarded Westminster Aero Modelers Governor Schafer stated known behalf citizens state recognition impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference lives demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experiences youth Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation citation issued December 1991 Pictured club newsletter holding citation certificates Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman presentation made Steve Pasierb Drug Abuse Commission Soaring Societys annual award dinner member WAM Club received copy citation BASS group recognized previously Governor Schafer Congratulations fine citizens outreach work Makes feel proud associated folks like Sacramento California origin great story reported Sacrameito Sunday Union newspaper Complete some excellent photographs speaks Ernie Johnson 58-year-old special education teacher uses simple model airplanes teach young people everything math tables manual dexterity Kids start knocking door early morning still around gets dark Ernie started teaching 1961 has Rancho Cordova Elementary since 1982 has always loved building flying rubber powered airplanes discovered wonderful tool help kids reach learning goals motivates kids rewarding kits plane parts complete work properly ontime young neighborhood volunteer Ed Coleman assists Ernie Ed got hooked model flight years ago observed Ernie flying models field near home very impressed workmanship patience demonstrated Mr Johnson also manner young people much satisfaction gained type teaching effort because can see direct results kids says young lad bored TV games finding great satisfaction model aircraft Another boy sufferer learning disability knew nothing academic problems now has turned school life around mother could happier girl got involved because wanted positive alternative some other pastimes dozens similar stories dozens kids have through program Johnson keeps year-long tally points kids have earned models flying has annual Emmy Awards Day Prizes range books kits subsidized Bank Ernie Johnson Johnson says valuable lesson kids learn cope failure Starting over after failure crash builds character wish Emie Ed years preparing young people personal futures What better tool could wish see model airplanes future engineers scientists Ernie Johnson developing rewards already great future promises bright kids because personal commitment Alabama Education Curriculum Guide K-3 available teachers need help working young people have just received copy book can obtained through local FAA Federal Aviation Administration education office Prepared published Alabama State Department Education free 260-page book contains three distinct sections first table contents makes very simple teacher select segments suit his/her current goals second section contains seven units classroom activities unit begins valuable information concerning purpose major messages background information vocabulary final section contains Teacher Resource Guide glossary terms flight dictionary speakers guide book listing sources free materials included Most model aviators will agree best time reach young people about careers Grades K-3 during highly impressionable years children form career thoughts some actually go achieve Ask airline pilot first thought about flying will probably tell seven eight years old So want work kids school teacher Grades K3 contact local FAA education office ask Alabama Aerospace Education Guide K-3 Its free think will glad did Ted Hansen Grand Island Nebraska sent full page story Grand Island Independent newspaper six photographs color article gave nice in-depth coverage sport general Teds love aviation particular few years ago suffered fall roof able improve lighten rehabilitation time building flying wheelchair time go trade show am surprised number avid aeromodelers getting through crowd wheelchairs sport really does have appeal available everyone physical problems usually precludes persons being part fun Teds fleet aircraft includes ducted fan biplanes multi-engine planes well-equipped trailer allows him take collection anywhere wishes Nebraska has hosted National Championships three times enjoyed visit because enthusiasm clubs modelers warmth welcome received think spirit folks defeated legislative action aimed severely restricting model aviation state statewide lobbying effort coordinated AMA HQ public hearing attended Lincoln plus resourcefulness local AMA clubs in-person petitions well prepared testimony got nasty bill defeated committee statehouse Thanks another Nebrakan sending recent story next month May 1992 97 - What does AMA Instead getting long discussion subject thought would pass along text letter recently received Tom Kroggel Commander Hying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio AMA Officers reading February issue Model Aviation Ive noticcd lot comments mcmbers insurance AMAs ability help thc kG flicr Instead everyone throwing darts AMA maybe its time hear club 100% bchind AMA things can us am Commander Flying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio club now has 94 active members proud part very active District 3 have flying off closed landfill leased county last II years Just last year EPA found site leaking what call leaching Due health reasons asked close flying site complied EPA possible way contacted AMA help find new flying site AMA buy site club reccive information acquire new site couple weeks sent box full information letters books pamphlets to book finding keeping flying sites also asked received video tape Partnerships no charge club its membership am happy report product support some hard work club have new flying site have worked out lease Sylvania Parks Recreation club always trying promote AMA RC hobby public two mall shows year once again called AMA mall show package Again received carton full information public helps explain what what stand package also free clubs members two airshows year public again AMA very helpful its show teams year club has started winter workshop kids show build teach safety modeling planning introduce program school system again AMA has program help us nut program also free clubs AMA members club doesnt know about programs AMA its up officers find out AMA cant always bold hand can provide tremendous amount support guidance Its up us AMA members officers clubs educate public shout hobby So next time ask What has AMA done lately think about used services AMA has offer would never need ask question Regards Tom Kroggel Commander Flying Tigers k/C Club Obviously AMA insurance provider often get letters nature thanking AMA its help situations helps balance out negative letters receive Something AMA member needs remember YOU AMA own its services assets representatives try best responsive modeling needs manage YOUR resources provide immediate future programs will benefit hobby Howard Crispin work analyzing noise spectrum model aircraft frequency analyzer helps identify noise source ie exhaust propeller etc have previously discussed flying site program effort given high priority have discussed dangers site loss due incompatibility flight operations ttnd neighborhood requirements Noise big reason site loss well overflight adjacent properties Overflight housing people ttttLst Out take place can lead very quick eviction flying activities Noise something AMA has working Recently Howard Crispin Sound Committee Chairman myself members RIC World Flyers spent three full days making noise measurements also made tt video ways means reducing model plane noise acceptable limits covered range RC models sport pattern giant I3ig Bangers bringing confortaance limits club sound specifications video completed will show method testing typical model set-ups required reduce noise video designed helpful clubs have noise problem also clubs want make sure dont have noise problem neighbors taking preventative measures completion will make video available interested clubs Another project slated later year symposium sound reduction held conjunction Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying Facility Muncie Indiana June 13-14 Plan attend cannot attend plan videotape symposium also Contact Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters have flying site problems may surprised helpful can 98 Model Aviation K PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 quarter scale Extra 300 powered Tarton Twin uses threeblade 18 X 11 carbon fibre prop Hideaway Muffler Eric Derns product soft mounts Measures 95 dB ground 91 dB equivalent air Very quiet has unlimited vertical performance 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 ZONE TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-li am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 6 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 report specifically aimed AMA District 10 members attempt explain some rumors misinformation half truths going around Over year ago AMA Executive Council meeting hrought attention EC District 10 Vp overspent budget 1990 significant margin still presenting expense reports large part problem expenditure money seed patch program intended raise money funding District 10 flying site needs process looking over-expenditures learned IRS requires strict control fund raising activities non-profit corporations full accountability activities also required included corporations tax filings subject some laws regarding may sell items what purpose money raised may used first EC meeting 1991 brought subject up EC District 10 VP agreed District 10 VP would provide complete accounting funds along plan replace seed money AMA expense account before further funds would available him Unfortunately found too demanding accomplish hence message mentioned following letter action stop further overdrafts important thing understand what stopped reimbursement money spent WELL beyond Vps budget did large degree concern consultation other officers legal eagles firm consensus authority what did responsibility following letter sent District 10 VP March 19 1991 should self explanatory March 19 1991 Regg Keyawa From Dave Brown Subject District 10 Expense Acct letter confirm earlier telephone conversation informed have frozen further disbursements District 10 accounts until satisfactory accounting and/or reimbursement funds used seed money District Hat T-shirt project made include normal VP acct AVP acct District meeting acct Frequency Coordinator acct also authorized use AMA credit card telephone calling card until matter resolved action forced message sent letter Jim Sears stating No seed money back no accounting until apportionment fair find attitude un-acceptable irresponsible recap VP account ended 1990 deficit of$561045 after starting 1990 $603577 During 1990 spent $1164622 account along entire $250000 District meeting account $81534 $100000 allocated AVP support District Frequency Coordinator account untouched $54545 total expenditures $1496156 offset deficit VP account amounts left AVP Freq Coord accounts over-expenditure still $488034 have repeatedly stated asked about expenditure VP account hats/T-shirts received blessing true BUT received blessing basis its being expenditure WITHIN budget certainly excess budget feeling now WHAT VP uses budget should up VP provided use budget benefits constituents and/or AMA consistent applicable laws As always case laws change often awareness laws change giving blessing expenditure money purpose aware some legal ramifications such expenditures now aware some laws require us report such fund raising activities IRS part tax filing refusal provide us accounting project could jeopardize AMAs standing IRS cannot permit happen true other VPs have run similar programs past nothing has ever said programs has forced VPs budget such deficit warrant review legality As premise expense accounts should proportionate size district have some sympathy position would willing consider REASONABLE apportionment system should decide propose Executive Council Keep mind just because represent people doesnt mean expenses should higher As have said before costs same go speak club 15 members does club 300 Admittedly might have little postage telephone expense would justify slightly expense twice much Redistricting might answer its difficult find suitable boundary divide California Perhaps should consider elevating stature AVPs make better use represent AMA district level population/proportion AVPs coupled small budget might well work authorized AVP per 2000 members would give District 10 15 AVPs District 6 9 AVPs am using numbers comparisons sake budgeted $3000 VP now districts $200 AVP would result District 10 getting $6000 District 6 getting $4800 wouldnt consider Out line am afraid might problem some districts 11 jumps mind Franldy need control expenses VPs through two ways either restrict HOW MUCH can spend leave up to what spend within certain limitsno dancing girls must limit severely WHAT expenses will reimburse feel strongly former better use AMA s money allows VP use whatever particular resources has available save budget items cant get free example VP able travel airline pass shouldnt use ability enable him use budget office equipment/supplies another VP has office well stocked supplies lacks time travel use assets might allow him pay airfares visit clubs etc another has time little other disposal can use budget cover driving expense visit clubs etc ha ha VP can get everything free cost AMA allow him sponsor blowout Hmmmn be dancing girls come district meeting take AVP him EC meeting Give him flexibility operate WITHIN BUDGET Ive gotten too long already letter cant close making statement Any society governed set rules AMA no exception societies method rules can changed again AMA no exception Again societies rules must adhered until changed again AMA no exception must live within rules dont like rules may best change meantime will damned well live within will tolerate attitude feeling above rules will whatever necessary see abide rules suffer whatever consequences deemed appropriate Executive Council last Executive Council meeting asked provide accounting fund raising project before further funds would provided Immediately after meeting sent spite objection check $517426 remainder expenses last year mistake part Vince Since time another $199222 has disbursed combined District 10 account now receive message wont provide accounting until re-appropriate budgets have tried reasonable has obviously failed quote past president refuse see light make feel heat line have frozen accounts sincerely hope will provide AMA full accounting along acceptable reimbursement plan prior April council meeting order get episode behind us go productive subjects letter leads think am mad about half right am really disappointed friend distribution letter intended inform affected need know action Dave Brown AMA Executive Vice President cc AMA Executive Council AMA Accounting Dept AMA District 10 AVPs AMA District 10 Freq Coord April 1991 EC meeting EC passed motion unanimously abstention supported action order close column necessary inform spite repeated insissances such EC District 10 VP has still provided required accounting May 1992 99 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown L AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Reminders * Grand Opening National Flying Site Muncie IndianaJune 13-14 * The National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base MassachusettsJune 20-29 *IMAA Regional Fly-In Muncie SiteJune 20-2 1 *Scale World Championships Muncie SiteAug 22-29 *USOC Host National Free Flight Society Muncie SiteSept 4- 7 new feature months magazine fund raising raffle aeromodeling museum Proceeds will assist development top notch displays museum collection winner will housed site during Grand Opening Flying Facility take part Grand Opening ceremonies AMA receiving positive response aeromodeling industry expect industry displays Grand Opening Scale World Championships AMA members received windshield pass membership kits Please place pass windshield attend Grand Opening car will receive preferred entry free site priority parking closer flying site will festive occasion activities including swap shop area industry display area open flying raffles free barbecue AMA members subject National Flying Site number interesting points wish pass along Academy looking temporary services carpenter craftsman several display cabinets built along several features developed such modular walls etc finish carpenter know looking few months work please contact office Additionally Academy needs help prepare engines electronic equipment models display Museum need craftsmen builders covering specialists master painters metal workers people can assist inventory data input variety other jobs necessary convert rather large ragtag collection first-rate museum presentation interested volunteering services toward efforts week two will housed just stones throw away house owned Academy house furnished has linens kitchenware purchased along land purchase program interested write directly office Two months ago Leader Club program mentioned column now clubs have received chartered club renewal packets use opportunity remind clubs take advantage Leader Club program Qualification forms will mailed out fall Clubs also note postage paid cards recharter kits Please fill out clubs latitude longitude help AMA build national flying site database As end January AMA renewals caught up now meeting goal less five days turnaround time As begin February membership totals 98% last years January totals Answers time time receive questions attempt print answers especially answers interest general membership Yes National Flying Site available AMA members fly Members may fly free until June 15th after members will allowed three free day uses site membership cards will punched dayThereafter will $500 daly charge $2500 charge calendar year Yes site may reserved special interest groups clubs hold national regional events have site use application form available upon request Once group has arranged use site area contest coordinators will notified sanction application may processed exclusive use site arrangements must made least 100 days prior event early notification will provide time inform general membership through pages Model Aviation magazine will restrictions flying during event AMA encourages use site however also feel obligation inform members special event site would preclude open flying Examples some black-out times would Grand Opening no contests allowed weekend IMAA Fly-In USOC Several members have asked copies National Newsletter Cabane Cabane goes AMA Contest Directors National Newsletter mailed AMA charter club newsletter editors newsletter editor wish subscribe National Newsletter Contest Director wish subscribe Cabane subscriptions newsletters available nine issues year National Newsletter two issues Cabane $1000 subscription rate looks pretty positive Academy will soon announce new program/policy concerning joint industry-AMA marketing ventures result efforts would increased market exposure AMA opportunity both increased information flow and/or additional aeromodeling products AMA members Stay tuned last thirty days have thirty very busy ones Travel responsibilities included IMS Show Executive Council meeting Pasadena trip Indiana monthly construction inspection meeting Detroit VP Pete Waters regional modeling counsel trip Northwest Expo Puyallup Washington same weekend President Lowe EVP Brown managed squeeze another Muncie progress check way home addition normal work several meetings held HQ upcoming projects such World Championships Grand Opening NAA Marketing USOC half dozen other major projects Last month hinted may another exclusive magazine discount available AMA members Since have seen copy offer Flying Models magazine should now hands offer Model Airplane News included free copy MAN Buyers Guide offer Flying Models magazine offers both substantial discount subscription rate bonus free choice popular plans hope enjoy working others Waxing Philosophical Because am son immigrant may aware others freedom country constant journey destination am aware freedom USA birthright afforded earned some ancestors ongoing thing requiring constant attention dedication Perhaps sit little upright chair read hear dismissive remarks concerning accomplishments Academy Model Aeronautics potentially dangerous new curriculum AMA has done lot wonderful things now place full focus attention Academy somehow important everyday needs Academy Model Aeronautics national association model builders fliers them thread business out open action take scrutiny everyones input invited important time Alexander Hamilton offered opinion Sir people govern Congress isnt good enough neither whining about Similarly Academy solicits wide range input makes significant part decision-making process voices heard downside doing business public forum leaves AMA much like fish barrel open attacks disgruntled . too good target msss uniquely American phenomena seems growth centrism latest venue moment shall call sporteentrism Perhaps itself misnomer competitor flying models sport being competitor perhaps being true sports flier flier really trying focus recreational hobby flier may huge thought bear mind Separatism opposite diversity Separatism bred sporteentrists seems posit certain amount reinvention remedial history order place entire blame imagined wrongs door Academy profoundly unhistorical process does get locked popular consciousness has charismatic effect negative result seems whatever AMA official actual witness situation has say must now taken suspect utterances mere ascertations centrists now deserve instant credence However casting new light claims must pass same tests else general debate falls actual truth suffers No amount posturing under cloak diversity actual separatism justifies amount therapeutic slanting holds true debate whether continued next page 100 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 CI Cserrecticst Maine Manna aaetts New Hampshire Rhade Iaad / Vermani DISTRICT REPORT IDon Kraftt District VicePresident P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 9346240 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semanian ISOAlien Rd Billerica MA 01821 BabLandry 80 MainSt EsaexJctVT05452 MC McGuttis B Rabinsan St Hauhen ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymauth NH 03264 Ed Thnmpsan 27 E Greenwich AseWest Warwick RI 02893 Bab Wallace 91 Sylvan St Asan CT 06001 Frequency Coardinatar Geare Wilsan 82 FrazierWay Marstans Mills MA 02648 David G Plaseb WO-1 serving Desert Storm helicopter crashed last day operation Iraq killing nine people RIC Aces Cluh going have memorial fund static display following Cluh Newsletter Most aware plans years annual static display will held Portsmouth High School chance cluh sponsor event will provide purpose annual static display other general get together friends admire others work Most people area familiar name WO-l David Plasch gave life rescue mission final day Desert Storm hope Club can accomplish two-fold objective hosting years static display promote model aviation support worthwhile cause scholarship fund presented students will continuing education field aviation properly advertised should able have good turnout public give good show what model aviation about important make sizable contribution scholarship fund event open AMA members would like show public large variety models trainers Scale Prizes will awarded best class determined voting public Admission will contribution scholarship fund proceeds will go fund event held April 25 1992 Mount Washington RC Club following article photograph provided Percy Hill club newsletter editor Mt Washington Valley RC Club north central New Hampshire relatively new AMA charter club just completing second year have 35 active members Most inexperienced fliers fortunately five six experts teaching rest solo club has open 85-acre flying field 300 x 50-ft grass runway pit area parking space field made possible through hard work members included clearing runway pit areas leveling seeding club hosted its first annual open house field Conway NH past August 17 1991 Flying began 10 am continued throughout day demonstration flights both fixed- rotary-wing aircraft 300 spectators came went day saw aerobatics vintage plane flights spot landings dogfights significant hut reparable crash over 40 airplanes 15 Helicopters visiting clubs Connecticut Massachusetts Maine Vermont Another feature open house involved public flying trainer aircraft buddy box manned instructors fee $3 proceeds donated local charity about 35 potential fliers ranging age 9 70 tried hand As soon plane landed dead-stick gassed up took air again enclosed picture shows number club members assembled field prior open house event left front Jim Farrar Charlie Seavey club president Dale Mallett Armand Truchon rear left right Ted Pilkington Carl Wilson Percy Hill Ron Remy Nate Beaulieu Roger Benhart Modeler/model month Charlie Nelson Waco Ctnarlte baa attended numerous contests aircraft hes doing very well airplane modeled after based Halifax Massachusetts Paul Maths Scale airplane drawings have received two volumes drawings produced late Paul Mate books very well done contain about 120 three-views total books available Sunshine House Inc PO Box 2065 Terre Haute IN 47802 phone number 812/232-3076 Executive Director continued previous poge politics business whatever worth value national organization comes finding out what unites us well separates us furthering unity same time discouraging separatism What does mean means Academy functions input functions public debate taking advantage constructive criticism holds debates out open good quite natural Academy discuss issue move decision-making process fact see something print like gives us opportunity respond item make wishes known Having differences opinion healthy thing worthwhile process diversity makes unity strong Yes AMA has elections see politics hassles see part direct input process keeps us members Academy want us go will conclude reemphasizing Separatism opposite diversity May 1992 101 Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligtble 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 New York New Jersey 2 DISTRICT REPORT District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO 09123 George Bess 11 Ma p Ic Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Herbert W Decou B5 Riverside Dr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Jxschkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam Sateler 41 Perry Ave Latbarn NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smitbtjeld Dr Endicent NY 13760 rreqaency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 first opportunity attend enjoy 16th Annual Central NY Model Aircraft Association symposium model show held January 25th state fairgrounds Syracuse NY details will covered elsewhere Model Aviation Geoff Styles AMA HQ can say super show super people recommend attend years come Woody Woodman sent photo taken years Penguin Day says about six years ago Pine Barren Modelers agreed meet fly year January firstregardless weatherand fly snow sleet qualify Club Penguin Hey Woody wheres snow sleet looks like June Heres conclusion Angelo De Fillipos Got Started Quickie 500 Racing Part appeared April issue Model Aviation So Lenny has now spotted rest field 3/4 first lap finally let go assumed position next flier waited light pylon flash could tell Lenny can tum Now want watch Pylon race no better place watch pilot area four planes flying close 90mph some 15 feet off ground never 100 feet away whole lot closer time can hypnotic problem Im supposed concentrating just airplane So about three laps have gone point Lenny feels hes alone out must have passed Out because hasnt heard word yet Slowly can feel myself coming back consciousness somehow find Lennys plane really wasnt hard caller dead last start calling turns sometimes get right tenth lap definite improvement Lenny managed land plane put end what seemed like two hours flying time retrieved plane walk back pits blur laughing hard tears eyes Thankfully now have few minutes compose ourselves try figure out what went wrong can assure nothing wrong equipment just bad case jitters Before long second heat ready begin time things bit relaxed could actually fly lap two five six corrections think both calmed down somewhat completely improved final heat day really what made worthwhile four-plane heat first three four laps still struggling lap five somehow found myself same lap leader next three laps became two-plane race wing-tip wing-tip 20 ft off ground flying unison miscue both planes kits again came second final heat three laps heaven really doesnt matter win lose want hook up another plane course go fast turn left wing-tip wing-tip think Im addicted have uncontrollable urge race trying get people area hooked racing Last summer able get three clubs interested participating plans coming year works hope hold eight nine races season Remember want keep simple inexpensive attract fliers possiblebeginners well experienced racer rules follow Any AMA legal Quickie 500 airplane engines choice Fox K&B 40 prop APC 9 x 65 Fuel provided host club reasons Im putting down paper attract new fliers As can see made just about mistake possible beginning After few races under belts couple practice sessions both Lenny have become respectable still learning So dont think have ace flier top-notch engine man format have set up designed beginner just like Any committee members will willing help get started So dont shy winter get yourself Quickie Ill see field come first thaw knows next summer might Nationals Rena air races information please feel free contact us call ourselves Interstate Pylon Racing Association three clubs involved person contact listed below Lakeland RC Club Angelo DeFilippo 459 Kennedy Blvd Bayonne NJ 07002 Staten Island RC Modelers Warren Schmauch 137 David St Staten Island NY 10308 Jersey Coast Flyers George Schmauch 50 Patton Dr Sayreville NJ 08872 102 Model Aviation outstanding Electric modelers Pittsburgh area George Minear Hmmm.doesnt look like Piper Cub does month received letter Tom Kroggel Flying Tigers R/C club Toledo Ohio Other AMA officers received same letter hope youll read President Lowes AMA News column officers get letters complimenting AMA perhaps dont pass enough along several letters similar Toms have received recently So Im going join bandwagon toot AMAs hom just bit Take look Toms letter club need assistance contact AMA RC Helicoptersare interested may happy hear event will highlight years Helicopter activity will take place District III International Radio Controlled Helicopter Associations Jamboree will held July 11 12 Waynesburg Pennsylvania host club Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners noted its ability produce great events Current plans include mini flying school seminars manufacturers displays flying would like information event IRCHA contact Don Chapman 513/236-8853 Potential new club members present field almost flying session first impression person gets field very lasting welcome sign City Dayton Ohio flying field very neat hospitable could reason great modeling interest area Would appreciate seeing yourself club column send picture black/white preferred color okay brief explanation vice president address top page Try keep picture simple clear uncluttered Highlight clubs activities pictures Model Aviation US Air Force Museum near Dayton Ohio oldest largest military aviation museum world chronological layout tells exciting story aviation development days Wright Brothers Kittyhawk Space Age Exhibits include approximately 200 aircraft missiles plus family oriented historically interesting aeronautical displays Over million visitors around world come Ohio year tour unique free attractionAMA members other districts may interested know museum less three hours Muncie site Photographs displays encouraged model shop premises Free movies shown weekends holidays except Christmas research facility also available youd like information write United States Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson AFL Ohio 45433-65 18 telephone 513/255-3284 month highlight individual modets modelers District III Below Mike Skinbihski displays aircraft local mall show May 1992 103 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 1814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 FletcherAve Donbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 Jatin Hathaway 102 Wosdmere Dr New Stanton PAl 5t72 Jay Mealy 208 WitmorSt Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cran5reek Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weinier 15613 Groendale Ave Maple HIS OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallsnieli Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilssn 4013 Marcy Daytsn OH 45449 Freqeency Coordinator John CeOle 1812 WysminO Ave Fnrty Fort PA 18704 Phase 7171 287-8970 George Wacker built beautiful Nieuport 11 Honors Last month mentioned award presented Baltimore Area Soaring Society Governors Citation Excellence order Governor Schafer Maryland After receiving news passing found out two clubs getting award second club Westminster Aero Modclers also achieved honor through outstanding job did presenting aerospace understanding elementary age school children Westminster Aero Modelers club has active area years As mentioned last month telling about Baltimore Area Soaring Society activity has paid off number ways club Foremost among value excellence public relations involved obtaining flying site has real plus WAM citation printed Carroll County Times follows State Maryland Governor State Maryland Westminster Aero Modelers Greetings known behalf citizens State recognitton ol impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference livesas demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experienecs youth.. Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation given under hand Great Seal State Maryland 17th day December year Lord 1991 s] William Donald Schafer Governor photo shows club members r Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman citation info came Milt Peacock apologize delay two clubs sery closely associated program ask other clubs have similar recognition type activity pass along can let world know contributions model aviation hying Sunday afternoon Activity About ten months ago letter Richard Tremmel asking information regarding radio control fliers Greenville North Carolina area seemed Richard about move I3urbank California area needed info could continue worlds finest sport just received note couple photos Richard has settled nicely North Carolina got acquainted some fliers actively going group Richard joined consisting fifteen members has field silting betwixt tobacco cotton makes no disturbance situation neighbors Richard says couple people club have opened small shop nearby helps supply problems locally Pie number two Richard Tremmel K&13 61powered Goldberg Cub L-4 Assisting getting fliers together transfers locale another things District Vice President can readily helps everyone long run Former District 4 Member spent part week down RC World Orlando Florida doing some work Sound Committee During visit area stopped l3ohs Hobby Shop Now should have familiar ring members mid-Virginia area beyond shop owned Bob Fuiwider Bob known years shop Cary Street Richmond People came far wide deal Bob can recall flier coming way Wallops Island Anyway Bob operated fine shop Orlando also outstanding doubt complete shop might wish visit aspect Bobs shop keeps right up date what oto modeler active flierin fact came Out Wednesday flew Ultimatc few readings Bob active contest circuit arcs flew EC Pattern some Scale also ran contests Richmond Area Radio Control Club years Well sure good see Bob talk awhile passed regards old friends up happen Orlando area 104 Model Aviation Delaware Distnct Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia DISTRICT REPORT H award Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robertt Babura tllOtisOrisoSesern MD 21144 Pliant 4101969-9350 Bob Cliampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newytil News VA 23606 Rick Chuistoph 1348 Comberland Dr Harriooaborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mochaniessille V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Forowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Seotty Moyer 11 Orchard Last Wilmisgton 0111801 Charles Sptar 288 Holly Last Mockosillo NC 27028 Fressency Cssrdlnator Past Yacobseci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevillt NC 28301 Phoot Esoning 1919 488-5986 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 cheeks 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 AviafionPlans Jim Wilkinson Panama City Florida writes read page 34 March Model Aviation George Myers exact cost insurance per member $9 What happens rest money Jim insurance cost per member undetermined went self-insured business tOne no other insurance company world would touch us no choice Currently total claims against us under litigation exceeds net worth answer $9 question would need crystal ball Meet Richard Carole Schneider Marietta Georgia Richard belongs important TTOMA Free Flight Club Atlanta airplane front built exactly free flight Its got funny little wires coming out end wings Richard just stands holding handle must pretty good Control Line model because hie CL Scale FAl Team World Competition Good show Richard.. Danny Littlejohn Corinth Mississippi politely demanding mention club Corinth Skyblazers club recently raised $375 local Muscular Distropby Association leg braces wheel chairs children can get out around important club currently has 11 members since paid dues have right demand anything want snap pictured below picture dont think flying think eating something Thanks report Danny Fred Mulbolland has reported Tampa Florida West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc also affiliated Society Antique Modelers SAM 77 have just finished first ANNUAL FLORIDA WINTER FLY Odessa Fred passed Out 50 trophys 42 contestants 10 States Everybody good time Pictured above Grand Champ Larry Davidson Playboy Junior radio controlled Larry came way East Northport NY attend Freds Tampa Contest Karl Hensel wants remind again attend first annual District V Fun-Fly Meridian Mississippi Also Wayne Thornton wants remind attend Tn-City Cloud Dancers Fly-In June see innocent looking airplane table above? little devil can go 140 miles hour Bill Jordan Bainbridge Georgiaand Manny Sousa Tallahassi Florida quietly talking airplane calming down before goes out screams around pylons has Rossi 40 took snap Greenville South Carolina last Quicky 500 Pylon Race J Barr CD invited last year Ill back year invite again Dont forget what Ive telling you want new 11992 AMA rule book free write Ill mail Sometimes dont listen Joe Pokays transparent covered 1/3 scale clipped wing Tayloreraft Joe now official District V Inspector experimental R/C aircraftwe got couple Joes Tayloreraft weighs 32 pounds powered spark ignition OS-300 Twin magnificent biplane constructed scratch Luther Moore Montgomery Alabama idea bi-plane Thats what said Dennis McKinney kneeling next him took picture Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery flying field Luther club Treasurer club has enviable flying field Out old farmland cow pasture Peace quiet far eye can see Wayne Nelson club President year 1992 lot marriages take place Mississippi Divorce almost unheard-of State thats lot people move See happily married couple Robert Cletia Clanton have just wedding ceremony performed model airplane flying field few minutes before picture snapped couple months ago Cletia made wedding cake decorated little model airplanes farm tools because Robert divides time between flying models farming TnCity Cloud Dancers President Wayne Thornton reported Robert seen flying little plane sky soon after marriage ceremony same day May 1992 105 5 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Asioclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartsszewez 3826 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vera St Gibsonvlle FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Ajhany MS 38652 Karl Hense RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jaclrson 2118 Thoralee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Irgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Bos 337 Daphne AL 36526 Diclr Panon 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmisghanr AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrsa GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Grange Ave Baldndn FL 32234 Len Webster 1000 Sycamore Mandrester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burniu Fields Boo 1063 Srnd4and Rd. Interlachen FL 32145 Telephone 904 664-2517 Elsy Marez 2626 W Nsrthwood Santa Ans CA 92704 L George Steiner 2236 Rsgue River Dr Saaanrento CA 90816 Phone 916 362-1962 Illinois Indiana / KentueSy / Missouri 6 DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidente Ron Ballard Rt5 Box 90 Decatur 1N46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5600 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal tttel 3 Castle Dr RA #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deh&ScottJestice 156 South Franuen Bensennille 1L60100 William Kero 1808121k St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 BillZimmerBox72Varna 1L61375 Frequency coordinator Paul Holsten616 W301h St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 81 65-7121 Fax816584-776 large hole column April want assure usual full pages worth left However some subject matter article removed because felt best interest AMA Id much rather have left column alert problem observed reason am sorry made choice did timing having pull out didnt help either too close deadline create new stuff read Sorry Hmm Maybe did better filling Anyway. dont know what did begin new year spent January 1 doing what like doing best flew Cheetah good friend Phil Ciholas Phil AMA member winner AMA scholarship few years back now employed Cessna aircraft company engineer get spend some time together time comes home visit family course also spend some time model flying group later day newly rebuilt Hots needed testing see can still handle Half club three us showed up fly beautiful day little wind mild temperatures Boy did ever have fun can also report Hots survived am sure enjoyed starting off new year first flights course get reports oftentimes get carried away being first fly club such report came via SIRS RIC Club newsletter read Rick Tackett began flight just before midnight landed just after midnight Did say landed Crashed better term Now question does count first flight considering ill-timed crash Thats controversy SIRS RIC Club have live rest year What think got call Gary Bussell District 6 AVP en Muncie wanted tell about progress made new site said building just about complete Itll short period time before start moving Ill bet just about time read have time would like give Ill bet can use some help Call youd like give some time good cause Per conversation Vince process setting up house group people would like give AMA day two help Are interested Give Vince call AMA HQ Gary chatting told some changes going New Castle flying field visited awhile back after attending Indoor meet making big plans old building used club house hear ye fixed roof rest room water system etc made nice place club Congrats goes out New Castles finest Now can just something about full size strip can land little easier Cheetah Boy rough gear just got back Pasadena CA first EC meeting year marks new beginning yearly travel would like hear you need old VP Out way Im already watching events newsletters Speaking newsletters dont forget Swap shop season Dont forget take along some good stuff sell swap shop go Last year saw real need merchandise several swap shops can spend money no brings anything buy have endless masses goodies demand others What about models hung up forgot about say gave up two-cycle four-cycle hold onto two-cycle engines Bring goodies swap shops point have no goods sell swap shops theres no need swap shops Now terrible thought last council meeting approved plan help clubs purchase flying sites course will start off slowly see plan works club process looking site youre ready make some sacrifices order own own site maybe plan Call Geoff Styles Director Marketing AMA HQ check out PADCOM driving force behind other major land purchase endeavors hat off efforts making purchasing flying sites number project Through efforts owning own flying sites does seem possible us Ive reading more discontent newsletters over purchase Muncie site cant see need site Other being good investment future show place world see can use site leverage helping finance plan mentioned above though members may able use Muncie site may afford opportunity buy site theyve dreamed home So speak badly Muncie site may want take broader look site now hands meets eye fact feel strongly about land acquisition looking second site Califomia As understand site would used lot Muncie site AMA has moving wrong direction could someone tell better way us use funds tie up land use As dues increases some worrying about has no increase Open members some time planned well can tell Weve changed dues amounts some keep increases bay Hopefully thatll help see AMA about raise dues read local clubs newsletter give editor call ask info came Shoot wed like know too have rumors AMA bad financial shape having borrow lot money stay afloat Yep borrowed lot money bank Muncie first phase construction full swing However plenty cash pay good business us borrow money Muncie bank tool good will may want favors future Remember site acquisition program Its back scratchin time folks guess may going overboard trying say think AMA great organization dont want hurt misinformation Ive seen lot lately guy says Im argumentative defend AMA Yep guess hes right plan continue same Im proud AMA us newsletter editor wants know about some rumor hes heard conceming AMA its much better call source find truth has good info put newsletter have fine organization editor has power tell it Misinformation makes extra work us volunteers much happier flying field instead keyboard trying straighten up tale told error defense editors know its toughest thing to come up news club month experience problem month write column would like ask other members AMA help out editors supplying good stuff write about can misinformation will left out Hey lets get another subject caught interest just recently us must face grim reaper sooner later Some clubs try make sure friends loved ones hobby style two examples Ive heard about past month Hank Walker member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association recently passed away after battle Leukemia family moved display some Hanks hobby life around casket during funeral services Included equipment photos etc what read Hank remarkable modeler remarkable family Joe Keim member Converse Flying Eagles RC Club passed away after suffering heart failure Joes family requested Joes club fly model airplane cemetery part funeral rites club looked over situation cemetery able fly model last tribute good friend What struggles read about daily lives its kinda nice see something touching examples pure love friendship ranks families Sometimes tend forget simple loving things life Enough now 106 Model Aviation Yep its February already thinking spring too still have lot nonsummer activities left attend joke building models.HUH Work weather meeting modelers waving flag seems fill hours available However shall build Super Zilch promised Cindy Curtis have appointed Don BentOdd replacement Boyd Bowdish will working parallel remainder year tough hole fill Don has very active Minneapolis area long time will excellent job Gone Flying.Forever Last week lost greatest modelers Detroit Area Jack Josiatas co-owner brother Don Joes Hobby Stores involved auto accident already miss him first meeting World Champs Kenley later visited USA fly Nationals Chicago Jack Pattern judge Midwest RIC Society site out country Sunday morning open-air breakfasts held Jack Marilyn doing cooking Jack full-scale pilot did Texas Tour regularly visits Dearborn store very pleasant good conversation modeling goodies see handle Jack VP District 7 appointed position Contest Board RC helped start servicing business financing scope local clubs owe him debt years support have received Joes starting Jack losiatas Memorial Fund will used modeling along ideas family wishes Send contributions Joes Hobby Center 7845 Wyoming Avenue Dearborn Michigan 48126 published four times year contain plans Swopshops rage shall out until April visiting Minneapolis March 7 Executive Director Mankowski too made trip AMRCC meeting 28 clubs representatives completely saturated doings AMA wished taped know information magazine reading seems low priority Muncie has recognised latest version Rand McNallys maps Next will have sign 1-69 declaring presence National Flying Site Aircraft Sectionals will have icon learn Application forms financial assistance purchasing fields clubs have completed may send look article subject next month have write thing noticcd swop shops has increase CL models kits Sturgis whole table new old kits several models ready built Michigan Exchange clubs still looking outdoor site meantime plans hold CL section Rouge Park same last year Ill give information soon get Table-top Displays have well booked have both need hand-out materials available AMA HQ darned good PR also have video tapes can copy purchase addition AVPs can attend club meeting bring information members Myself try get out much possible during winer months keep warm weather time own flying have host frequency monitors club use have 3 ICOM 7000s hand-held ICOM two channel analyzers Contact frequency Coordinators booking Plenny Bates new editor Indoor News Views passes request mention want publication send him $700 made out INAV 2505 White Eagle TRL SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 newsletter will May 1992 107 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 AssIstant Vice Preuldent Boyd Bowdisti 6410 Glenwood N Goldi PrAnserance Coordinator Joseph M HasS 5394 English Dr Tray Associate Vice PresIdents Don Bentlield 1440 WostMinnehahaAvo St Paul MN 56104 Bsd German Baa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Rustell Knetzger 2625 E Shorowoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Make 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Wutedue IA 50701 Ran Sears 132S Raslyn Puntiac Ml 461154 Frequency CoordInators Weal Bob Stamm 3116 Bayce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 LEast Bert Kelly PD Bas39001 ard Ml 4B239 Ribcrackers gathered annual winter fun fly IflotO ny uan Wamboldt Astro Wings Wisconsin President Steve Bathe committee members present check $1600 Special Olympics chairwoman Chris Reiter Scott Orten photo News Orange Texas Received letter Don Marshall Orange County Radio Control Club letter reads follows fall 1991 Orange County RC Club held special day-long fun fly picnic Orange County Association Retarded Children Eagle Point RC field Orange TX Over forty fliers 39 OCARC clients spent day together participating multitude activities flying demonstrations modelers Orange Port Arthur Beaumont Jasper Sulfur Louisiana picnic lunch provided through generous contributions support local merchants highlight day glider relay race OCARC members participated teams using buddy-box setup evetyone opportunity fly RC model airplane end day OCARC visitors presented prizes certificates participation first annual event friend Dan Marshall Please remember Safety no accident Don tier rhe grime reaper get model dates District 8 meeting fun fly will held Sundance Airport Oklahoma City have set August 1 2 opportunity visit members AMA Headquarters staff Mark contest calendar make plans attend information contact Jim Traw 405/364-8730 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Float Fly 114th Aerosquadron Grapevine will hosting float fly Dallas area May 23 24 1992 site event will Doubletree Hotel Park West lake modelers will flying L-shaped body water gently sloping manicured shorelines surrounding 125-acre lake private adjacent luxurious Doubletree Hotel Any size aircraft can comfortably flown site hotel management very enthusiastic about event has set aside hotel rooms attendees discount rate hotel hoping make largest float flys country information contact Ryan Anderson 313 Sandlewood Lane Euless TX 76039 Tel 817/267-2004 108 Model Aviation Areansas Louisiana New Meuo Oldakoma / Texas 8 DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gaand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Aadraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glean Grosens 10224 Kealee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Dioptay coordinator Karen Hopkios 5515 Oridgenon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators INorthl Joe DoMond 1830 Chew Chase Corrollnon TX 75006 Sounhl Tim Aherrrs 14824 Bear Creek Pass Aootin TX 78737 Some members Orange County RIC club working community service project introduce model aviation members Orange County Association Retarded Children OCARC members Alvin R/C club have designed constructed functional Navy Escort Carrier land take off F-4U Corsair models carrier deck 48 ft long 135 ft wide models Dynaflite model Corsairs operating tail hooks open canopies bomb drops invasion markings Steve Robbins Alvin R/C club indicates models have flown times crash information contact Steve Robbins 7598 Morely St Houston TX 77061 Tel 713/645-9898 get stuff often wonder what will happen wife finds bought another model bidding times hot heavy ease auctions everyone keeps eagle eye out good bargain auctioneers change off time time fellows supplying merchandise always offer variety items shop equipment completely finished airplanes Everyone has great time Kansas News Doe Scraper AVP Hillsdale Lake Flying Field site Wing Tips V Sport Aerobatic Contest September 21st 22nd RC Barnstormers Johnson County host club put another fun-filled competition After two days spirited flying Mr Jerry Cheney walked away Top Gun award highest overall scoring percentage Wing Tips competition held twice year good number Ultimates seen fifth meeting sport aerobatic fliers Participants Kansas Missouri Iowa enjoyed contest along good number spectators RC Barnstornsers Johnson County promote quite variety types RC flying home field Hilldale Lake Contests throughout year include IMAC Sport Aerobatics Scale Aerobatics MOKRA racing Gliding Sailplaning Combat well variety fun-fly events field often serves practice site Heart America Air Show Team well Thanks hard work people like Jeff Nelson Rich Paiva Charles James Phil Mallonee Gordon McWilliams Carl Melin Mike Jim Frickey Bruce Hood Norm Pfeifer Gary Harshman Steve Milam other faithful members club Barnstormers remain active supporter model aviation Kansas City metropolitan area continuing emphasis helping training new fliers good model aviation good club Look another club highlighted next month Colorado News Jefco Auction held February first second billed largest model aviation gatherings District 9 members two-day auction features array models model Well other exciting event day two aftemoon Arvada Club invited out fly field Thanks some generous fellows able fly biplane few trips around patch As flying heard pilot next say landing point diverted biplane right clear landing other plane surprise biplane collided another airplane Wow Talk about excitement Fortunately myself other pilot both planes able land safely photo below shows results missing half elevator Well author survived first mid-air luckily hopes never has another thanks two understanding pilots Bill Barsch Blaise Recca Thanks Arvada Club hospitality Friday January 31 District 9 club officers Denver area involved informal symposium meeting educational rewarding Although billed get-acquainted meeting important ideas presented topics interest discussed first series meetings planned District 9 As VP will contact club representatives listed AMA club roster contact person important link communication chain Please check person time time Wyoming News Casper Airmodelers will holding 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fun Fly May 23 24 Casper Wyoming Contact person Gene Carson CD Chuck Smith AVP Thought month much good worst us equipment Z Comments heard throughout event included much bad best us ill behooves us talk about rest Look equipment need shop neat us airplane just missedI wish would have bidding May 1992 109 rado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming 9 DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlan ND 58421 Days 17011 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tim Bosd7ttl N58thSt Lincoln Nt 68505 Nathan Laicaster 35075 Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W BlstCirArvada CD 80005 Loris Moes 607 8 Van Bottiseas ND 58318 Dos Msden410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 tim Rickitti516SCloidao SisosFalls 5057103 RL Dos Scrapor 9524 Roe Ovorland Park KS 66207 ChuckSmith 220 Colambine Casper WY 82604 Freqoescy Coordinator Stese Mangiss c/s Radio Service Center BiBS Sheridas Deiver Co 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 3031 936-3266 Les Richardson Al Lahti computer maven Larry Bickel Jefco club president Gary Sullivan Looks like some real work gets done Blaise Recca Russ Miller after crash Left right Paul Samaras Nat Lancaster lAvi Colorado Roger Mitchel Jefco Auction council meeting opened general comment around 4 pm unusual idea hut deserves lot merit Too bad Friday afternoon Perhaps few District Ten interested would have present input Shown center picture new council member good friend Russel Miller North Pole Carrington ND replacing good friend great guy Travis McGinnis Travis shown receiving Meritorious Service award president Don Lowe Travis youll missed pictured warmly welcomed new member council Joe Beshar District 2 Joe going real asset AMA District 2 Joe replacing favorite guy good friend John Byrne John always read admired Second District Thoughts shall miss Back council three Howard Crispin Howard has published through AMA book sound have personally used several occasions rescue Flight Sites Good job Howard background top photo above clearly shows attendance interested District 10 AMAers Thank Loren Nicholson Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Al Williamson attendance shown District 10 property acquisition leader Gary Hover Gary presented first potential regional flying site council won overwhelming support its further study Im calling today Open Line Friday am revealing some unhappy campers thoughts District 10 VP following Wayne Hanson Wayne Buds you.. Mr Don Lowe President AMA Dear Sir As model builder flier since 1936 AMA member since NAA wish express displeasure District 10 Vice President Reginald Keyawa First monthly column Model Aviation has little coverage area except state California Most reporting high-tech expensive side hobby instead reports average sport flier Second reading columns constant reference alcohol model flying time admonished him about what called necessities flying radio fuel model brewskies etc returned letter scrawled thanks comments across bottom crowning glory column December 1991 issue Model Aviation described Crows Landing facility California has swimming poo1 adult serving facility providing AMF better known Adult Modification Fluid nerve associate AMA called AMA AMF disgusting know alcohol has no place model field model event mentioned party resulted broken bones people thrown pool time get rid people brag about condone drinking model activities Lets get away situations better yet forbid Cant find VP will work show pictures plain ordinary modelers form backbone AMA God help us man has re-elected District 10 Vice President solution may tear up AMA cardsYours better flying Wayne Hanson 189 B Paseo Sarta Green Valley AZ 85614 Wayne youre absolutely right no high tech stuff column Bob Schlosberg Dear Mr Keyawa Ive member AMA 15 years nowcertainly long time lot longer way RC people travel through hobby Ive member two districts 10 read Model Aviation month try keep reasonably current group people hardly recognize Free Flight find hard understand Ive reading column now since youve installed District 10 VP cant remember youve ever mentioned anything about Free Flightpower rubber scale FFso recent idea imposing fine thats what Ill call $500 District 10 members California fliers can find flying sites unbelievable What makes think people Arizona Hawaii Nevada Utah want donate money Californias problems have plenty flying sites Arizona fine suspect other states well clalm money District 10 somehow think means California little world California RC have attended Free Flight events recent years Mile Square Park course shared RC CL crowd well racketeers unsafe flying hotdog antics Ive appalled look safety RC crowd fly over flight line parked cars over general area flight Ive seen models auger less 20 feet Free Flighter heard story hitting someone realize small number may AMA members insight some RC people thoughtiess antics feeling shared people FF community think should pay extra type good will distributed RC areas Free Flighters need favors some sort compensation community people tell fly model airplanes immediately think fly RC want tell us get lost have explain Im sure sound like angry person am little respect bobby enjoy seeing what others fieldsincluding RC never tire seeing other peoples creations appreciating work true modelers fields since am fairly well accomplished area FF rubber scale balk idea yours would seriously consider withdrawing own AMA membership well wifes would $60 loss AMA over $500 surcharge feeling should reconsider idea persist very least should test waters other states because doubt have same problems California comes flying sites own report Tucson group prime example what understand neighbor involved RC Phoenix area have no problems either RC money Hobby shops magazine advertising respect its much like college football looks like its whole college athletic program people lower echelon still dont like being abused dog top Remembermodeling started Free Flight its making strong revival attested FAC groups NFFS dont think AMA district vice president should ignore group modelers impose mandatory surcharges benefit RC Sincerely Bob Schlosberg Bob thanks letter think thoughts whats wrong world deal ok hell rest Edge - 110 Mo AMAdel Aviation Io Anzona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DisIricI X Vica-Presidenl 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Assaclate Vice Presidents Marc M Karpowicir 570W Center Logan UT 84321 BettySfream3723SnswdenAve Lang Beach CAIIBOB Al Williamson 445 Westhy Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Cuordinatars George Steiner 2238 Roue Riser Dr Sacraments CA 95826 tlayMare26t W Northwoad Santa Ana CA 92704 John Byrne receiving Fellowship award Pres Lowe complaints VPs dont write ahout what EC doing get feedhack district says what see time what want read few less five have indicated desire details column What Executive Council doing Well decided try figure out way can help local clubs huy own flying sites Actually first discussion idea took place shout eight years ago hut put Al carefully gels belicrank assembly put together builder watches intently hold until summer tumed over necessary experts see can make workAnother issue proposed contest license Good ides Suppose have competition license costs say $5 ordinary AMA dues required rule hook events would provide certain things What Well rule hook possibly different format revisions updates funding contest hoard members attend meetings hammer out problems rules funding research applicable contest kinds things providing judges training automatic FAt membership maybe building data base active contestants disciplines allowing better communication participants point its idea Whats opinion Contest time approaches Dont forget Great Oregon EXPO Corvallis April 11 & 12th Should have AMA meeting can talk AVP holding An Executive Council meeting will keep far away SRAC will have Polar Bear Fun Fly field Snohomish Model Airport April 5 will 31st Annual Polar Bear Does make oldest annual contest district Come Skyknights Spring Opener Float Fun Fly OMAS pond April 26 Evergreen Radio Modelers Association ERMA will hold annual Float Plane Fun Fly Sunday April 5 Wenherg State Park Lake Goodwin Essentially take Arlington Airport exit #206 head west 36th NW turn left about 157th St Call John Lein 206/435-0280 information Zillab AKA Volcano Fun Fly will May 16-17 Bens field number 22 best Fun Flys around contest starts Saturday fun starts early arrivals show up Some best flying will take place after dark RVs tents fliers relive old flights contests lot people show up week before contest enloy themselves totally So want have place park better contact Mike Hanratty 413 5 81st Ave Yakima WA 98908 call evenings please 509/966-1092 arent hookups water sanitary facilities site arent going bring RV would appreciate letting know intend show up Dont send money just let know Another event Zillab site Bens Field will Spring Opener sponsored Columbia Basin Big Birds IMAA Ch 167 Dates April 4 & 5 flying will 9 am until dusk will have swap area concessions raffle Its nice field enjoyable place fly will Big l3ird Fly Boeing HAWKS field Kent 12th April Last month pictures Bill Wesphal SRACs Lake Ballinger Fly-In rules arc simple experienced flier fly safely have good time pits crowded fine aircraft flown bunch spectators came foot car bus watch enjoy did happen Several years ago Bill Wesphal Mountlake Terrace Centennial Commission through contact able arrange benefit model air shows Lake Ballinger public modelers response shows enthusiastic came partial waiver city ordinance prohibits model flying public park intemal combustion engines lake Due clubs demonstrated interest affairs community water-based model flying permitted November through middle April specific days lake surrounded homes has golf course north edge Great care taken fly permitted keep away houses golf course some special events such Ballinger 91 August 25th given special waivers last event allowed host club Seattle Radio Acm Club able offer $400 scholarship senior Mountlake Terrace HS plans major math science engineering college/university aeronautic and/or science-math related course community college Bill Westphal rest SRAC members commended superb efforts gaining recognition within Mountlake Terrace community model aviation positive part community activities Al Fernandez told about some classes model aircraft building giving showed some pictures asked copies show classes held Federt Way Boys Girls Club Al said lots help wife Dawn very good kids Dawn built plane own Besides Dawn Bill Darkow Cam Coughtin came couple nights help Als account Most first class spent boys running around room making airplane noises holding airplane parts over heads model Frank Macys Firebaby II design will another class starting late January 92 Hopefully will some girls involved next class Al said couldnt identify individual fledglings included Denny Lawton Tony Lawton Nathanial Barton Christopher Barton Jason Recer Barons Model Club Spokane will have 2nd Annual Ice Breaker Pattem Fly Deer Park May 30/31 Theres room RVs no hook-ups will food beverages available BBQ Saturday night Events include Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Turnaround new IMAA chapter being formed Boise area Big Birds Treasure Valley interested contact L T Lessinger 3105 Lindsay Ave Boise Idaho 83705 208/336-4739 Over Memorial Day weekend Salmon RC Fliers will host annual Fun Salmon Idaho low-key event main idea flying airplanes fun relaxing getting together reasonably large group like same thing can enhance enjoyment Besides Salmon has scenery defies description must see believe May 1992 111 Alaska / Idaho Montana / OreGon Washington 11 DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Distlict Xl Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5031 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760872422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tsm Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bsx 86 Wilder ID 83876 Jerry Hslcsmb 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 810th Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 98516 Dave Mallens 15559 Palentise Ave Seattle WA 96133 Brace Nelson 807 1 Vickshsrg St Spakane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamalti Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave 1 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Freqoency Coordinator Al Watson 138-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 fledglings concentrate engine bellcrank assembly putting finishing touches prior flight group finished aircraft Last shot shows moment truth Will fly course did SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr Big engines big sound levels big problems number members operating big airplanes big engines both AMA Scale events IMAA-type flying rapidly growing sport Its growing because ease flying comes larger aircraft greater visibility wide choice aircraft modeled Most models scale very scale-like appearance activity creates some potential difficulties clubs individuals Foremost among question noise sound pressure levels distances away pilot positions models being flown lack appreciation both concerns Any questions left relative cost safety other technical aspects will leave others time being have need consider first two size model will quite often mean flier has little appreciation distance model covers flight means some question you make wide sweeping split S turnaround Are keeping inside flight boundaries established field fact turning over house project off right extremely important question becomes important look second equation loud point turnaround measured housing area relatively easy find out dB level operate full throttle over bard surface nine feet aircraft assuming sound level flight same ground probably can compute reading neighbors house because can possibly determine viewed pilot position thing can take sound readings property lines question couple considerations flew directly over house question need immediately consider flying manner will permit repeating problem said first step read ambient locality What should expect Typically suburban quiet neighborhood will read low 40 dB range mid50 dB range Ideally would never operate manner would exceed ambient value might extremely difficult alternative keep close value possible greater difference greater chance complaints fly distance might considered greatest under normal flying conditions sound level still much greater ambient have two options can attempt get sound level measured ground much lower can alter flight path order provide greater distance between neighbor choices alternative could complaint subsequent loss flying site Survey On 10-11-12 February 1992 spent days working Don Lowe members RC World Club Orlando Florida doing extensive checking aircraft operation ground flight work done using third octave band analyzer types aircraft ranged powered 40 engines up through 42 large models two reasons members fly large models taking comprehensive look category Over 100 recordings made botth running ground during fly past will take some time correlate data get print interesting will comments should encourage consider better mufflers vibration isolation selection propellers better suited match performance aircraft flying model design same power someone else club will probably have easier go getting proper equipment set up situation will find have need some experimentation getting desired operation next issue will provide some anaiysis data interim thing certainly determined R/C World will very likely have need shift flight path new runway about 30 order guarantee nor flying over some houses After years operation building now taking place progression larger models other factors mean change always easy quite often necessary New equipment Landing Products has working couple years develop propeller larger engines have APC props sizes up through sixteen inches some time have received widespread acceptance around world Working sizes eighteen inches up presents number different equations path taken has manufacture propeller metal huh blades can replaced either order change pitch due damage both blades propeller being offered two three blade styles photo shows complete propeller set blades next month take look large engine operation prop shown 18-10 certainly appear much quieter flight Landing Products located PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 second item new type vibration isolator system being offered sizes wide range engines shown photo typical used engines such Quadra G-38 supposedly up six cubic inches unit comes two different insert materials fabric impregnated type will support heavier loads photo shows half assembled half consists neoprene sheet four metal parts necessary sheet metal screws set plates attaches engine mount other pre-drilled mounting firewall neoprene sheet completely isolates engine airframe manufactured Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Next time Big engines solutions quieter operation Save fields AI -w wv 112 Model Aviation APC Prop blades New type vibration isolator manufactured Art Designs
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
AMAN ws Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 National Publicity Program page 97 Westminster Aero ModeIer Win Governors Award page 97 California Volunteer Teaches Kids About Models page 97 Alabama Education Guide Aviation FAA. page 97 Big Engines Big Problems page 1]] AMA MUSEUM CLOSES AMA Museum has officially closed museum will reopen spring 1993 AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memhers living Reston Virginia area may want form caravan vans station wagons transport some models still Headquarters Muncie Grand Opening weekend June 13-14 caravan probably would leave Reston Friday June 12 youre interested carrying museum model Muncie call office Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters reference library AMA Headquarters remains open AMA FAX NUMBERS AMA now has two Fax numbers membership applications other business inquiries Membership applications should faxed 703 435-0798 other business use 703 435-7236 Use correct Fax number prevent delay processing membership application CLUB SECRETARIES TAKE NOTE chartered club renewal kit should have arrived now Enclosed postage-paid card asked provide AMA latitude longitude flying sites Its important retum cards Headquarters order help AMA build national flying site database RAFFLE TICKETS Dont forget enter AMA Museum Sweepstakes announced April issue Model Aviation could win grand prize one-week stay AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana take part ribboncutting ceremonies during Grand Opening weckend June 13-14 lots other prizes win Over course next three months beginning March AMA will hold monthly drawings valuable modeling merchandise Five winning tickets will drawn last business day month Entry coupons April May issues MA must received no later 500 pm May 28 1992 included grand prize drawing NEW UNDERWRITER AND IMPROVED MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR AMA MEMBERS Academys Accident Death Dismemberment Insurance policy AD&D unique product NO other modeling organization offers its membership important benefit reimburses medical expenses incurred result injury sustained modeling accident coverage provided after members own group health plan pays designed pay benefits up $25000 modest deductible $50 applied accident claim pays directly medical providers doctor facility example protection provided whether started engine field whether bench testing borne During last eight years program has paid total $265643 behalf members benefit easy receive First its necessary notify Academy intent file medical benefits claim form will mailed home along letter instruction directing file benefits primary group health plan Call 703/435-0750 ask extension 272 report accident Primary medical coverage normally provided members employer sponsored employment spouse self-employed individuals may personal medical plan Medicare Medicaid also responsible primary coverage Some members have no personal group health coverage AMAs medical policy will considered primary insurance cases next step after receipt primary payment forward payment documentation itemized bills AMA further processing payment Mrs Acevedo responsible handling medical claim person would speak future pleased inform members January 1 1992 new expanded policy being underwritten Commercial Life Insurance Company pioneer association coverage over 60 years Since change benefits AMA reducing cost per member can now provide additional benefits physical therapy treatment prescription drug reimbursement addition new features policy covers expenses medical services incurred confined bed patient treatment hospital emergency room treatment hospital outpatient program provides such excellent benefit suggest family member already current AMA member should consider joining AMA nothing receive coverage event family member should involved modeling accident benefit has tremendous value easy use will keep out-of-pocket expense minimum BLANCHE STUART SCOTT PIONEER AVIATOR March National Womens History Month celebration Glen H Curtiss Museum Local History conjunction Bath New York chapter Business Professional Womens Association will honor Blanche Stuart Scott Americas first female pilot special month-long photographic exhibition Blanche Scott born Rochester New York 1886 Among accomplishments distinction being first woman travel across United States automobilea feat accomplished 1910 publicity led being approached about idea flying Glenn H Curtiss After training Curtiss Aviation School l-lammondsport New York Blanche Stuart Scott completed solo flight near Keuka Lake September 2 1910 thus became first woman pilot United States went fly exhibition teams including Curtiss group died age 84 Rochester New York January 12 1970 NEW DEADLINE SET FOR COMPETITION LISTINGS want ad run Competition Calendar Non-Flying Events Calendar please note new deadline receipt listing AMA Headquarters copy must received AMA HQ 14th month includes both Sanctioned Non-Flying Events Calendar listings display ads Sanctioned Non-Flying Events May 1992 95 AMAS Executive Council lequivalent Board Direetoral basically composed President Esecutive Vies President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibitity author views may may represent official position AMA Esecutive Council Minutes January 101992 Executive Council Meeting members Executive Council attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeiIl Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Nortliville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA Lance Zellers AIVIA Executive Director Vince Mankowski regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am president chaired meeting Before taking up agenda president initiated introductions presented some awards John Byrne Fellowship Travis McGinnis Meritorious Service Howard Crispin Technical Award APPROVAL MINUTES minutes November 9 1991 executive council meeting unanimously approved written amendments accepted IL PRESIDENTS REPORT president advised AMA will support NSRCAs decision conduct championship Lawrenceville July 1992 Stated would very much like AlVIA become involved technology business Towards end council supported proposal purchase two turbo jet engines currently production France purpose study engines gain understanding new turbo technology engine purchase may taken out presidents budget LII EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP announced will confine 1992 travel within budget mostly trips Reston audit books Reviewed NARs agreements AMA remarked upon fact no longer associated us insurance suggested perhaps new fee structure negotiated NAA whereby NAR would pay share AMAs obligation FAI franchise fee presently make behalf Council did object concept thus EVP will pursue Announced February 3 construction loan Muncie will settled IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Presented 1992 travel schedule Presented review Use Facilities criterion Muncie site accepted slightly modified shall included membership manual Presented review new magazine advertising rate card need aggressive advertising counter competition discussed concluding Council approval increase 92 advertising budget Presented adoption new editorial policy Model Aviation magazine noting previously such comprehensive document did exist moved seconded unanimously carried adopt new editorial policy Model Aviation understood columns contain disparaging text shall evaluated against editorial policy found unacceptable may purchased printed Announced second membership renewal notice would mailed shortly earlier previously Announced two new membership services telephone travel discounts Announced will special issue MA November idea having raffle accepted winner shall cut ribbon Muncie grand opening Requested discussion upon producing video clubs target audience generally acknowledged membership particular clubs will benefit leaming advantages AMA membership confers organization works moved seconded carried authorize production video entitled Am AMA 9 5EVP2NAAI 18749 4 against 61013 V COMMITTEE REPORTS Frequency 1 Bob Underwood indicated items discussion next frequency committee meeting advising result deliberations several action items shall presented during next Council meeting vote 2 Waters suggested requested RCMA AMA consider feasibility assimilating activities RC cars boats no objection engaging preliminary negotiation discussion parties seek such partnership 3 Council authorized buying ten channel analyzers B Bylaws 1 Leader Members moved seconded carried effective date contest directorship will automatically bestow membership status known leader member will separate distinct entities II 2 against 510 understood contest directors received credentials prior passage motion will sent mailing providing opportunity apply membership category leader member 2 Resume Requirement Ref VD Bylaws last paragraph XIII motion 20 contained Nov 9 1991 minutes moved recorded unanimously carried accept national officer resume requirement outline authored chairman resume outline shall incorporated Standing Rule relating Nominating Committee 3 Advisory Committees As clarification Contest Board Procedures document moved recorded unanimously carried contest board advisory committees automatically dissolved conclusion final vote given competition regulations rule proposal cycle Appointment ad hoc committees discretion appropriate contest board chairperson NAA & 6 abstained C PADCOM Chairman Waters led discussion ways means assisting clubs purchasing flying sites Academy maybe able provide letter credit cover portion deposits Waters further remarked based assumptions conmuittec has come up field purchase criteria document will provide evaluation tool candidate selection partnership program moved seconded unanimously carried PADCOM committee given authority arrange club flying site purchase financing Chairman Waters next gave floor Gary Hover made presentation regional site purchase development proposal very detailed twenty-six page protocol accompanied presentation 260 acre site question located district ten Visalia California project manager asked Council approve concept initially assist providing funds accomplish first requirement imposed Califomia Department Fish & Game biological study majority Council members agreed proceed plan authorized PADCOM committee make available up $10000 required studies D Sound previously agreed try stage symposium noise 92 Toledo Show Subsequently has leamed show organizers sympathetic such activity Thus Mr Crispin has volunteered coordinate noise symposium Muncie museum time grand opening E Safety Chairman Hempel advised meeting occurred previous night time speed flyers invited state concems solutions speed safety issue proposals being considered engineering study will reviewed anew Hempel closed stating moratorium some recent decisions may prescribed VI DISTRICT TEN REPORT district ten vice president remarked taken up Headquarters offer transferred patches shirts supply service operation stated financial accounting will delivered shortly VP reminded survey supposed have conducted Califomia area topic splitting state two districts decided survey will handled HQs through club mailing VII CODE OF CONDUCT moved seconded carried adopt Executive Council Code Conduct 9 EVP8594l l72NAA 3 against 3101 1 abstained 6 VIII NATIONALS executive director asked discussion quality events conducted Nationals Should philosophy event cannot run championship quality should canceled run separately firm consensus leave Nationals format serious competition yes also forum will attempt accommodate undoubtedly necessitating times reasonable compromises IX AWARDS motions following awards duly moved seconded unanimously carried 1 Superior Service Wayne Stevenson moved Waters 2 Superior Service Drew Davenport moved Kraffi X NEXT MEETINGS Executive Council April 111992 Reston 1 day Exec C & Nominating Committee July 25 Reston Adjoumed 607 pmMM 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing PROMOTING THE IMAGE full time job AMA marketing department boost effort penetration wonderful world media newspapers radio television retain outside agency get excellent help firm selectedBarton-Gilanelli Philadelphia budget x dollars year cover support get established capable firm Almost businesses large associations work external agency isis good common practice Let tell has well worth cost During 1991 calendar year worked like lions get stories placed publications newspapers Ill name few Wall Street Journal USA Today Air & Space Magazine Boys Lfe Family Travel Log Coast Coast Delta Sky Magazine Motorhome Midwest Living Trailer Life Gfrware News local newspapers Arlington Virginia Las Angeles Times Chicago Tribune hundreds other papers publications between Total circulation of publications stories about Academy AMA Museum sport model aviation appeared exceeded 15821779 Thats whole lot coverage no matter slice latest successes short article Campus Life magazine aimed university students published Carol Stream Illinois can rest assured AMA marketing team wilt continue work hard spread word about model aviation Acceptance sport government private circles has improved Yes know still some outsiders retain kids toys image changing Models movies TV serious community efforts AMA chartered clubs more AMA members taking time present story communities through service clubs youth groups adding up better understanding appreciation model aviation pastime sport National Championships World Championships scheduled summer 1992 will have opportunities accentuate nositive imase non-madeline world Onward upward Westminster Aero Modelers WAM Maryland has continuing club project present aviation programs area schools have also combined Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS joint sessions School teachers speak very highly results efforts youngsters classrooms always enjoy seeing aircraft hearing presentations asking questions become highly motivated School Flight Program has recognized William Donald Schafer Governor Free State citation awarded Westminster Aero Modelers Governor Schafer stated known behalf citizens state recognition impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference lives demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experiences youth Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation citation issued December 1991 Pictured club newsletter holding citation certificates Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman presentation made Steve Pasierb Drug Abuse Commission Soaring Societys annual award dinner member WAM Club received copy citation BASS group recognized previously Governor Schafer Congratulations fine citizens outreach work Makes feel proud associated folks like Sacramento California origin great story reported Sacrameito Sunday Union newspaper Complete some excellent photographs speaks Ernie Johnson 58-year-old special education teacher uses simple model airplanes teach young people everything math tables manual dexterity Kids start knocking door early morning still around gets dark Ernie started teaching 1961 has Rancho Cordova Elementary since 1982 has always loved building flying rubber powered airplanes discovered wonderful tool help kids reach learning goals motivates kids rewarding kits plane parts complete work properly ontime young neighborhood volunteer Ed Coleman assists Ernie Ed got hooked model flight years ago observed Ernie flying models field near home very impressed workmanship patience demonstrated Mr Johnson also manner young people much satisfaction gained type teaching effort because can see direct results kids says young lad bored TV games finding great satisfaction model aircraft Another boy sufferer learning disability knew nothing academic problems now has turned school life around mother could happier girl got involved because wanted positive alternative some other pastimes dozens similar stories dozens kids have through program Johnson keeps year-long tally points kids have earned models flying has annual Emmy Awards Day Prizes range books kits subsidized Bank Ernie Johnson Johnson says valuable lesson kids learn cope failure Starting over after failure crash builds character wish Emie Ed years preparing young people personal futures What better tool could wish see model airplanes future engineers scientists Ernie Johnson developing rewards already great future promises bright kids because personal commitment Alabama Education Curriculum Guide K-3 available teachers need help working young people have just received copy book can obtained through local FAA Federal Aviation Administration education office Prepared published Alabama State Department Education free 260-page book contains three distinct sections first table contents makes very simple teacher select segments suit his/her current goals second section contains seven units classroom activities unit begins valuable information concerning purpose major messages background information vocabulary final section contains Teacher Resource Guide glossary terms flight dictionary speakers guide book listing sources free materials included Most model aviators will agree best time reach young people about careers Grades K-3 during highly impressionable years children form career thoughts some actually go achieve Ask airline pilot first thought about flying will probably tell seven eight years old So want work kids school teacher Grades K3 contact local FAA education office ask Alabama Aerospace Education Guide K-3 Its free think will glad did Ted Hansen Grand Island Nebraska sent full page story Grand Island Independent newspaper six photographs color article gave nice in-depth coverage sport general Teds love aviation particular few years ago suffered fall roof able improve lighten rehabilitation time building flying wheelchair time go trade show am surprised number avid aeromodelers getting through crowd wheelchairs sport really does have appeal available everyone physical problems usually precludes persons being part fun Teds fleet aircraft includes ducted fan biplanes multi-engine planes well-equipped trailer allows him take collection anywhere wishes Nebraska has hosted National Championships three times enjoyed visit because enthusiasm clubs modelers warmth welcome received think spirit folks defeated legislative action aimed severely restricting model aviation state statewide lobbying effort coordinated AMA HQ public hearing attended Lincoln plus resourcefulness local AMA clubs in-person petitions well prepared testimony got nasty bill defeated committee statehouse Thanks another Nebrakan sending recent story next month May 1992 97 - What does AMA Instead getting long discussion subject thought would pass along text letter recently received Tom Kroggel Commander Hying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio AMA Officers reading February issue Model Aviation Ive noticcd lot comments mcmbers insurance AMAs ability help thc kG flicr Instead everyone throwing darts AMA maybe its time hear club 100% bchind AMA things can us am Commander Flying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio club now has 94 active members proud part very active District 3 have flying off closed landfill leased county last II years Just last year EPA found site leaking what call leaching Due health reasons asked close flying site complied EPA possible way contacted AMA help find new flying site AMA buy site club reccive information acquire new site couple weeks sent box full information letters books pamphlets to book finding keeping flying sites also asked received video tape Partnerships no charge club its membership am happy report product support some hard work club have new flying site have worked out lease Sylvania Parks Recreation club always trying promote AMA RC hobby public two mall shows year once again called AMA mall show package Again received carton full information public helps explain what what stand package also free clubs members two airshows year public again AMA very helpful its show teams year club has started winter workshop kids show build teach safety modeling planning introduce program school system again AMA has program help us nut program also free clubs AMA members club doesnt know about programs AMA its up officers find out AMA cant always bold hand can provide tremendous amount support guidance Its up us AMA members officers clubs educate public shout hobby So next time ask What has AMA done lately think about used services AMA has offer would never need ask question Regards Tom Kroggel Commander Flying Tigers k/C Club Obviously AMA insurance provider often get letters nature thanking AMA its help situations helps balance out negative letters receive Something AMA member needs remember YOU AMA own its services assets representatives try best responsive modeling needs manage YOUR resources provide immediate future programs will benefit hobby Howard Crispin work analyzing noise spectrum model aircraft frequency analyzer helps identify noise source ie exhaust propeller etc have previously discussed flying site program effort given high priority have discussed dangers site loss due incompatibility flight operations ttnd neighborhood requirements Noise big reason site loss well overflight adjacent properties Overflight housing people ttttLst Out take place can lead very quick eviction flying activities Noise something AMA has working Recently Howard Crispin Sound Committee Chairman myself members RIC World Flyers spent three full days making noise measurements also made tt video ways means reducing model plane noise acceptable limits covered range RC models sport pattern giant I3ig Bangers bringing confortaance limits club sound specifications video completed will show method testing typical model set-ups required reduce noise video designed helpful clubs have noise problem also clubs want make sure dont have noise problem neighbors taking preventative measures completion will make video available interested clubs Another project slated later year symposium sound reduction held conjunction Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying Facility Muncie Indiana June 13-14 Plan attend cannot attend plan videotape symposium also Contact Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters have flying site problems may surprised helpful can 98 Model Aviation K PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 quarter scale Extra 300 powered Tarton Twin uses threeblade 18 X 11 carbon fibre prop Hideaway Muffler Eric Derns product soft mounts Measures 95 dB ground 91 dB equivalent air Very quiet has unlimited vertical performance 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 ZONE TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-li am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 6 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 report specifically aimed AMA District 10 members attempt explain some rumors misinformation half truths going around Over year ago AMA Executive Council meeting hrought attention EC District 10 Vp overspent budget 1990 significant margin still presenting expense reports large part problem expenditure money seed patch program intended raise money funding District 10 flying site needs process looking over-expenditures learned IRS requires strict control fund raising activities non-profit corporations full accountability activities also required included corporations tax filings subject some laws regarding may sell items what purpose money raised may used first EC meeting 1991 brought subject up EC District 10 VP agreed District 10 VP would provide complete accounting funds along plan replace seed money AMA expense account before further funds would available him Unfortunately found too demanding accomplish hence message mentioned following letter action stop further overdrafts important thing understand what stopped reimbursement money spent WELL beyond Vps budget did large degree concern consultation other officers legal eagles firm consensus authority what did responsibility following letter sent District 10 VP March 19 1991 should self explanatory March 19 1991 Regg Keyawa From Dave Brown Subject District 10 Expense Acct letter confirm earlier telephone conversation informed have frozen further disbursements District 10 accounts until satisfactory accounting and/or reimbursement funds used seed money District Hat T-shirt project made include normal VP acct AVP acct District meeting acct Frequency Coordinator acct also authorized use AMA credit card telephone calling card until matter resolved action forced message sent letter Jim Sears stating No seed money back no accounting until apportionment fair find attitude un-acceptable irresponsible recap VP account ended 1990 deficit of$561045 after starting 1990 $603577 During 1990 spent $1164622 account along entire $250000 District meeting account $81534 $100000 allocated AVP support District Frequency Coordinator account untouched $54545 total expenditures $1496156 offset deficit VP account amounts left AVP Freq Coord accounts over-expenditure still $488034 have repeatedly stated asked about expenditure VP account hats/T-shirts received blessing true BUT received blessing basis its being expenditure WITHIN budget certainly excess budget feeling now WHAT VP uses budget should up VP provided use budget benefits constituents and/or AMA consistent applicable laws As always case laws change often awareness laws change giving blessing expenditure money purpose aware some legal ramifications such expenditures now aware some laws require us report such fund raising activities IRS part tax filing refusal provide us accounting project could jeopardize AMAs standing IRS cannot permit happen true other VPs have run similar programs past nothing has ever said programs has forced VPs budget such deficit warrant review legality As premise expense accounts should proportionate size district have some sympathy position would willing consider REASONABLE apportionment system should decide propose Executive Council Keep mind just because represent people doesnt mean expenses should higher As have said before costs same go speak club 15 members does club 300 Admittedly might have little postage telephone expense would justify slightly expense twice much Redistricting might answer its difficult find suitable boundary divide California Perhaps should consider elevating stature AVPs make better use represent AMA district level population/proportion AVPs coupled small budget might well work authorized AVP per 2000 members would give District 10 15 AVPs District 6 9 AVPs am using numbers comparisons sake budgeted $3000 VP now districts $200 AVP would result District 10 getting $6000 District 6 getting $4800 wouldnt consider Out line am afraid might problem some districts 11 jumps mind Franldy need control expenses VPs through two ways either restrict HOW MUCH can spend leave up to what spend within certain limitsno dancing girls must limit severely WHAT expenses will reimburse feel strongly former better use AMA s money allows VP use whatever particular resources has available save budget items cant get free example VP able travel airline pass shouldnt use ability enable him use budget office equipment/supplies another VP has office well stocked supplies lacks time travel use assets might allow him pay airfares visit clubs etc another has time little other disposal can use budget cover driving expense visit clubs etc ha ha VP can get everything free cost AMA allow him sponsor blowout Hmmmn be dancing girls come district meeting take AVP him EC meeting Give him flexibility operate WITHIN BUDGET Ive gotten too long already letter cant close making statement Any society governed set rules AMA no exception societies method rules can changed again AMA no exception Again societies rules must adhered until changed again AMA no exception must live within rules dont like rules may best change meantime will damned well live within will tolerate attitude feeling above rules will whatever necessary see abide rules suffer whatever consequences deemed appropriate Executive Council last Executive Council meeting asked provide accounting fund raising project before further funds would provided Immediately after meeting sent spite objection check $517426 remainder expenses last year mistake part Vince Since time another $199222 has disbursed combined District 10 account now receive message wont provide accounting until re-appropriate budgets have tried reasonable has obviously failed quote past president refuse see light make feel heat line have frozen accounts sincerely hope will provide AMA full accounting along acceptable reimbursement plan prior April council meeting order get episode behind us go productive subjects letter leads think am mad about half right am really disappointed friend distribution letter intended inform affected need know action Dave Brown AMA Executive Vice President cc AMA Executive Council AMA Accounting Dept AMA District 10 AVPs AMA District 10 Freq Coord April 1991 EC meeting EC passed motion unanimously abstention supported action order close column necessary inform spite repeated insissances such EC District 10 VP has still provided required accounting May 1992 99 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown L AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Reminders * Grand Opening National Flying Site Muncie IndianaJune 13-14 * The National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base MassachusettsJune 20-29 *IMAA Regional Fly-In Muncie SiteJune 20-2 1 *Scale World Championships Muncie SiteAug 22-29 *USOC Host National Free Flight Society Muncie SiteSept 4- 7 new feature months magazine fund raising raffle aeromodeling museum Proceeds will assist development top notch displays museum collection winner will housed site during Grand Opening Flying Facility take part Grand Opening ceremonies AMA receiving positive response aeromodeling industry expect industry displays Grand Opening Scale World Championships AMA members received windshield pass membership kits Please place pass windshield attend Grand Opening car will receive preferred entry free site priority parking closer flying site will festive occasion activities including swap shop area industry display area open flying raffles free barbecue AMA members subject National Flying Site number interesting points wish pass along Academy looking temporary services carpenter craftsman several display cabinets built along several features developed such modular walls etc finish carpenter know looking few months work please contact office Additionally Academy needs help prepare engines electronic equipment models display Museum need craftsmen builders covering specialists master painters metal workers people can assist inventory data input variety other jobs necessary convert rather large ragtag collection first-rate museum presentation interested volunteering services toward efforts week two will housed just stones throw away house owned Academy house furnished has linens kitchenware purchased along land purchase program interested write directly office Two months ago Leader Club program mentioned column now clubs have received chartered club renewal packets use opportunity remind clubs take advantage Leader Club program Qualification forms will mailed out fall Clubs also note postage paid cards recharter kits Please fill out clubs latitude longitude help AMA build national flying site database As end January AMA renewals caught up now meeting goal less five days turnaround time As begin February membership totals 98% last years January totals Answers time time receive questions attempt print answers especially answers interest general membership Yes National Flying Site available AMA members fly Members may fly free until June 15th after members will allowed three free day uses site membership cards will punched dayThereafter will $500 daly charge $2500 charge calendar year Yes site may reserved special interest groups clubs hold national regional events have site use application form available upon request Once group has arranged use site area contest coordinators will notified sanction application may processed exclusive use site arrangements must made least 100 days prior event early notification will provide time inform general membership through pages Model Aviation magazine will restrictions flying during event AMA encourages use site however also feel obligation inform members special event site would preclude open flying Examples some black-out times would Grand Opening no contests allowed weekend IMAA Fly-In USOC Several members have asked copies National Newsletter Cabane Cabane goes AMA Contest Directors National Newsletter mailed AMA charter club newsletter editors newsletter editor wish subscribe National Newsletter Contest Director wish subscribe Cabane subscriptions newsletters available nine issues year National Newsletter two issues Cabane $1000 subscription rate looks pretty positive Academy will soon announce new program/policy concerning joint industry-AMA marketing ventures result efforts would increased market exposure AMA opportunity both increased information flow and/or additional aeromodeling products AMA members Stay tuned last thirty days have thirty very busy ones Travel responsibilities included IMS Show Executive Council meeting Pasadena trip Indiana monthly construction inspection meeting Detroit VP Pete Waters regional modeling counsel trip Northwest Expo Puyallup Washington same weekend President Lowe EVP Brown managed squeeze another Muncie progress check way home addition normal work several meetings held HQ upcoming projects such World Championships Grand Opening NAA Marketing USOC half dozen other major projects Last month hinted may another exclusive magazine discount available AMA members Since have seen copy offer Flying Models magazine should now hands offer Model Airplane News included free copy MAN Buyers Guide offer Flying Models magazine offers both substantial discount subscription rate bonus free choice popular plans hope enjoy working others Waxing Philosophical Because am son immigrant may aware others freedom country constant journey destination am aware freedom USA birthright afforded earned some ancestors ongoing thing requiring constant attention dedication Perhaps sit little upright chair read hear dismissive remarks concerning accomplishments Academy Model Aeronautics potentially dangerous new curriculum AMA has done lot wonderful things now place full focus attention Academy somehow important everyday needs Academy Model Aeronautics national association model builders fliers them thread business out open action take scrutiny everyones input invited important time Alexander Hamilton offered opinion Sir people govern Congress isnt good enough neither whining about Similarly Academy solicits wide range input makes significant part decision-making process voices heard downside doing business public forum leaves AMA much like fish barrel open attacks disgruntled . too good target msss uniquely American phenomena seems growth centrism latest venue moment shall call sporteentrism Perhaps itself misnomer competitor flying models sport being competitor perhaps being true sports flier flier really trying focus recreational hobby flier may huge thought bear mind Separatism opposite diversity Separatism bred sporteentrists seems posit certain amount reinvention remedial history order place entire blame imagined wrongs door Academy profoundly unhistorical process does get locked popular consciousness has charismatic effect negative result seems whatever AMA official actual witness situation has say must now taken suspect utterances mere ascertations centrists now deserve instant credence However casting new light claims must pass same tests else general debate falls actual truth suffers No amount posturing under cloak diversity actual separatism justifies amount therapeutic slanting holds true debate whether continued next page 100 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 CI Cserrecticst Maine Manna aaetts New Hampshire Rhade Iaad / Vermani DISTRICT REPORT IDon Kraftt District VicePresident P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 9346240 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semanian ISOAlien Rd Billerica MA 01821 BabLandry 80 MainSt EsaexJctVT05452 MC McGuttis B Rabinsan St Hauhen ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymauth NH 03264 Ed Thnmpsan 27 E Greenwich AseWest Warwick RI 02893 Bab Wallace 91 Sylvan St Asan CT 06001 Frequency Coardinatar Geare Wilsan 82 FrazierWay Marstans Mills MA 02648 David G Plaseb WO-1 serving Desert Storm helicopter crashed last day operation Iraq killing nine people RIC Aces Cluh going have memorial fund static display following Cluh Newsletter Most aware plans years annual static display will held Portsmouth High School chance cluh sponsor event will provide purpose annual static display other general get together friends admire others work Most people area familiar name WO-l David Plasch gave life rescue mission final day Desert Storm hope Club can accomplish two-fold objective hosting years static display promote model aviation support worthwhile cause scholarship fund presented students will continuing education field aviation properly advertised should able have good turnout public give good show what model aviation about important make sizable contribution scholarship fund event open AMA members would like show public large variety models trainers Scale Prizes will awarded best class determined voting public Admission will contribution scholarship fund proceeds will go fund event held April 25 1992 Mount Washington RC Club following article photograph provided Percy Hill club newsletter editor Mt Washington Valley RC Club north central New Hampshire relatively new AMA charter club just completing second year have 35 active members Most inexperienced fliers fortunately five six experts teaching rest solo club has open 85-acre flying field 300 x 50-ft grass runway pit area parking space field made possible through hard work members included clearing runway pit areas leveling seeding club hosted its first annual open house field Conway NH past August 17 1991 Flying began 10 am continued throughout day demonstration flights both fixed- rotary-wing aircraft 300 spectators came went day saw aerobatics vintage plane flights spot landings dogfights significant hut reparable crash over 40 airplanes 15 Helicopters visiting clubs Connecticut Massachusetts Maine Vermont Another feature open house involved public flying trainer aircraft buddy box manned instructors fee $3 proceeds donated local charity about 35 potential fliers ranging age 9 70 tried hand As soon plane landed dead-stick gassed up took air again enclosed picture shows number club members assembled field prior open house event left front Jim Farrar Charlie Seavey club president Dale Mallett Armand Truchon rear left right Ted Pilkington Carl Wilson Percy Hill Ron Remy Nate Beaulieu Roger Benhart Modeler/model month Charlie Nelson Waco Ctnarlte baa attended numerous contests aircraft hes doing very well airplane modeled after based Halifax Massachusetts Paul Maths Scale airplane drawings have received two volumes drawings produced late Paul Mate books very well done contain about 120 three-views total books available Sunshine House Inc PO Box 2065 Terre Haute IN 47802 phone number 812/232-3076 Executive Director continued previous poge politics business whatever worth value national organization comes finding out what unites us well separates us furthering unity same time discouraging separatism What does mean means Academy functions input functions public debate taking advantage constructive criticism holds debates out open good quite natural Academy discuss issue move decision-making process fact see something print like gives us opportunity respond item make wishes known Having differences opinion healthy thing worthwhile process diversity makes unity strong Yes AMA has elections see politics hassles see part direct input process keeps us members Academy want us go will conclude reemphasizing Separatism opposite diversity May 1992 101 Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligtble 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 New York New Jersey 2 DISTRICT REPORT District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO 09123 George Bess 11 Ma p Ic Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Herbert W Decou B5 Riverside Dr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Jxschkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam Sateler 41 Perry Ave Latbarn NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smitbtjeld Dr Endicent NY 13760 rreqaency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 first opportunity attend enjoy 16th Annual Central NY Model Aircraft Association symposium model show held January 25th state fairgrounds Syracuse NY details will covered elsewhere Model Aviation Geoff Styles AMA HQ can say super show super people recommend attend years come Woody Woodman sent photo taken years Penguin Day says about six years ago Pine Barren Modelers agreed meet fly year January firstregardless weatherand fly snow sleet qualify Club Penguin Hey Woody wheres snow sleet looks like June Heres conclusion Angelo De Fillipos Got Started Quickie 500 Racing Part appeared April issue Model Aviation So Lenny has now spotted rest field 3/4 first lap finally let go assumed position next flier waited light pylon flash could tell Lenny can tum Now want watch Pylon race no better place watch pilot area four planes flying close 90mph some 15 feet off ground never 100 feet away whole lot closer time can hypnotic problem Im supposed concentrating just airplane So about three laps have gone point Lenny feels hes alone out must have passed Out because hasnt heard word yet Slowly can feel myself coming back consciousness somehow find Lennys plane really wasnt hard caller dead last start calling turns sometimes get right tenth lap definite improvement Lenny managed land plane put end what seemed like two hours flying time retrieved plane walk back pits blur laughing hard tears eyes Thankfully now have few minutes compose ourselves try figure out what went wrong can assure nothing wrong equipment just bad case jitters Before long second heat ready begin time things bit relaxed could actually fly lap two five six corrections think both calmed down somewhat completely improved final heat day really what made worthwhile four-plane heat first three four laps still struggling lap five somehow found myself same lap leader next three laps became two-plane race wing-tip wing-tip 20 ft off ground flying unison miscue both planes kits again came second final heat three laps heaven really doesnt matter win lose want hook up another plane course go fast turn left wing-tip wing-tip think Im addicted have uncontrollable urge race trying get people area hooked racing Last summer able get three clubs interested participating plans coming year works hope hold eight nine races season Remember want keep simple inexpensive attract fliers possiblebeginners well experienced racer rules follow Any AMA legal Quickie 500 airplane engines choice Fox K&B 40 prop APC 9 x 65 Fuel provided host club reasons Im putting down paper attract new fliers As can see made just about mistake possible beginning After few races under belts couple practice sessions both Lenny have become respectable still learning So dont think have ace flier top-notch engine man format have set up designed beginner just like Any committee members will willing help get started So dont shy winter get yourself Quickie Ill see field come first thaw knows next summer might Nationals Rena air races information please feel free contact us call ourselves Interstate Pylon Racing Association three clubs involved person contact listed below Lakeland RC Club Angelo DeFilippo 459 Kennedy Blvd Bayonne NJ 07002 Staten Island RC Modelers Warren Schmauch 137 David St Staten Island NY 10308 Jersey Coast Flyers George Schmauch 50 Patton Dr Sayreville NJ 08872 102 Model Aviation outstanding Electric modelers Pittsburgh area George Minear Hmmm.doesnt look like Piper Cub does month received letter Tom Kroggel Flying Tigers R/C club Toledo Ohio Other AMA officers received same letter hope youll read President Lowes AMA News column officers get letters complimenting AMA perhaps dont pass enough along several letters similar Toms have received recently So Im going join bandwagon toot AMAs hom just bit Take look Toms letter club need assistance contact AMA RC Helicoptersare interested may happy hear event will highlight years Helicopter activity will take place District III International Radio Controlled Helicopter Associations Jamboree will held July 11 12 Waynesburg Pennsylvania host club Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners noted its ability produce great events Current plans include mini flying school seminars manufacturers displays flying would like information event IRCHA contact Don Chapman 513/236-8853 Potential new club members present field almost flying session first impression person gets field very lasting welcome sign City Dayton Ohio flying field very neat hospitable could reason great modeling interest area Would appreciate seeing yourself club column send picture black/white preferred color okay brief explanation vice president address top page Try keep picture simple clear uncluttered Highlight clubs activities pictures Model Aviation US Air Force Museum near Dayton Ohio oldest largest military aviation museum world chronological layout tells exciting story aviation development days Wright Brothers Kittyhawk Space Age Exhibits include approximately 200 aircraft missiles plus family oriented historically interesting aeronautical displays Over million visitors around world come Ohio year tour unique free attractionAMA members other districts may interested know museum less three hours Muncie site Photographs displays encouraged model shop premises Free movies shown weekends holidays except Christmas research facility also available youd like information write United States Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson AFL Ohio 45433-65 18 telephone 513/255-3284 month highlight individual modets modelers District III Below Mike Skinbihski displays aircraft local mall show May 1992 103 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 1814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 FletcherAve Donbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 Jatin Hathaway 102 Wosdmere Dr New Stanton PAl 5t72 Jay Mealy 208 WitmorSt Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cran5reek Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weinier 15613 Groendale Ave Maple HIS OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallsnieli Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilssn 4013 Marcy Daytsn OH 45449 Freqeency Coordinator John CeOle 1812 WysminO Ave Fnrty Fort PA 18704 Phase 7171 287-8970 George Wacker built beautiful Nieuport 11 Honors Last month mentioned award presented Baltimore Area Soaring Society Governors Citation Excellence order Governor Schafer Maryland After receiving news passing found out two clubs getting award second club Westminster Aero Modclers also achieved honor through outstanding job did presenting aerospace understanding elementary age school children Westminster Aero Modelers club has active area years As mentioned last month telling about Baltimore Area Soaring Society activity has paid off number ways club Foremost among value excellence public relations involved obtaining flying site has real plus WAM citation printed Carroll County Times follows State Maryland Governor State Maryland Westminster Aero Modelers Greetings known behalf citizens State recognitton ol impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference livesas demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experienecs youth.. Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation given under hand Great Seal State Maryland 17th day December year Lord 1991 s] William Donald Schafer Governor photo shows club members r Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman citation info came Milt Peacock apologize delay two clubs sery closely associated program ask other clubs have similar recognition type activity pass along can let world know contributions model aviation hying Sunday afternoon Activity About ten months ago letter Richard Tremmel asking information regarding radio control fliers Greenville North Carolina area seemed Richard about move I3urbank California area needed info could continue worlds finest sport just received note couple photos Richard has settled nicely North Carolina got acquainted some fliers actively going group Richard joined consisting fifteen members has field silting betwixt tobacco cotton makes no disturbance situation neighbors Richard says couple people club have opened small shop nearby helps supply problems locally Pie number two Richard Tremmel K&13 61powered Goldberg Cub L-4 Assisting getting fliers together transfers locale another things District Vice President can readily helps everyone long run Former District 4 Member spent part week down RC World Orlando Florida doing some work Sound Committee During visit area stopped l3ohs Hobby Shop Now should have familiar ring members mid-Virginia area beyond shop owned Bob Fuiwider Bob known years shop Cary Street Richmond People came far wide deal Bob can recall flier coming way Wallops Island Anyway Bob operated fine shop Orlando also outstanding doubt complete shop might wish visit aspect Bobs shop keeps right up date what oto modeler active flierin fact came Out Wednesday flew Ultimatc few readings Bob active contest circuit arcs flew EC Pattern some Scale also ran contests Richmond Area Radio Control Club years Well sure good see Bob talk awhile passed regards old friends up happen Orlando area 104 Model Aviation Delaware Distnct Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia DISTRICT REPORT H award Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robertt Babura tllOtisOrisoSesern MD 21144 Pliant 4101969-9350 Bob Cliampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newytil News VA 23606 Rick Chuistoph 1348 Comberland Dr Harriooaborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mochaniessille V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Forowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Seotty Moyer 11 Orchard Last Wilmisgton 0111801 Charles Sptar 288 Holly Last Mockosillo NC 27028 Fressency Cssrdlnator Past Yacobseci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevillt NC 28301 Phoot Esoning 1919 488-5986 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 cheeks 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 AviafionPlans Jim Wilkinson Panama City Florida writes read page 34 March Model Aviation George Myers exact cost insurance per member $9 What happens rest money Jim insurance cost per member undetermined went self-insured business tOne no other insurance company world would touch us no choice Currently total claims against us under litigation exceeds net worth answer $9 question would need crystal ball Meet Richard Carole Schneider Marietta Georgia Richard belongs important TTOMA Free Flight Club Atlanta airplane front built exactly free flight Its got funny little wires coming out end wings Richard just stands holding handle must pretty good Control Line model because hie CL Scale FAl Team World Competition Good show Richard.. Danny Littlejohn Corinth Mississippi politely demanding mention club Corinth Skyblazers club recently raised $375 local Muscular Distropby Association leg braces wheel chairs children can get out around important club currently has 11 members since paid dues have right demand anything want snap pictured below picture dont think flying think eating something Thanks report Danny Fred Mulbolland has reported Tampa Florida West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc also affiliated Society Antique Modelers SAM 77 have just finished first ANNUAL FLORIDA WINTER FLY Odessa Fred passed Out 50 trophys 42 contestants 10 States Everybody good time Pictured above Grand Champ Larry Davidson Playboy Junior radio controlled Larry came way East Northport NY attend Freds Tampa Contest Karl Hensel wants remind again attend first annual District V Fun-Fly Meridian Mississippi Also Wayne Thornton wants remind attend Tn-City Cloud Dancers Fly-In June see innocent looking airplane table above? little devil can go 140 miles hour Bill Jordan Bainbridge Georgiaand Manny Sousa Tallahassi Florida quietly talking airplane calming down before goes out screams around pylons has Rossi 40 took snap Greenville South Carolina last Quicky 500 Pylon Race J Barr CD invited last year Ill back year invite again Dont forget what Ive telling you want new 11992 AMA rule book free write Ill mail Sometimes dont listen Joe Pokays transparent covered 1/3 scale clipped wing Tayloreraft Joe now official District V Inspector experimental R/C aircraftwe got couple Joes Tayloreraft weighs 32 pounds powered spark ignition OS-300 Twin magnificent biplane constructed scratch Luther Moore Montgomery Alabama idea bi-plane Thats what said Dennis McKinney kneeling next him took picture Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery flying field Luther club Treasurer club has enviable flying field Out old farmland cow pasture Peace quiet far eye can see Wayne Nelson club President year 1992 lot marriages take place Mississippi Divorce almost unheard-of State thats lot people move See happily married couple Robert Cletia Clanton have just wedding ceremony performed model airplane flying field few minutes before picture snapped couple months ago Cletia made wedding cake decorated little model airplanes farm tools because Robert divides time between flying models farming TnCity Cloud Dancers President Wayne Thornton reported Robert seen flying little plane sky soon after marriage ceremony same day May 1992 105 5 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Asioclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartsszewez 3826 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vera St Gibsonvlle FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Ajhany MS 38652 Karl Hense RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jaclrson 2118 Thoralee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Irgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Bos 337 Daphne AL 36526 Diclr Panon 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmisghanr AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrsa GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Grange Ave Baldndn FL 32234 Len Webster 1000 Sycamore Mandrester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burniu Fields Boo 1063 Srnd4and Rd. Interlachen FL 32145 Telephone 904 664-2517 Elsy Marez 2626 W Nsrthwood Santa Ans CA 92704 L George Steiner 2236 Rsgue River Dr Saaanrento CA 90816 Phone 916 362-1962 Illinois Indiana / KentueSy / Missouri 6 DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidente Ron Ballard Rt5 Box 90 Decatur 1N46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5600 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal tttel 3 Castle Dr RA #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deh&ScottJestice 156 South Franuen Bensennille 1L60100 William Kero 1808121k St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 BillZimmerBox72Varna 1L61375 Frequency coordinator Paul Holsten616 W301h St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 81 65-7121 Fax816584-776 large hole column April want assure usual full pages worth left However some subject matter article removed because felt best interest AMA Id much rather have left column alert problem observed reason am sorry made choice did timing having pull out didnt help either too close deadline create new stuff read Sorry Hmm Maybe did better filling Anyway. dont know what did begin new year spent January 1 doing what like doing best flew Cheetah good friend Phil Ciholas Phil AMA member winner AMA scholarship few years back now employed Cessna aircraft company engineer get spend some time together time comes home visit family course also spend some time model flying group later day newly rebuilt Hots needed testing see can still handle Half club three us showed up fly beautiful day little wind mild temperatures Boy did ever have fun can also report Hots survived am sure enjoyed starting off new year first flights course get reports oftentimes get carried away being first fly club such report came via SIRS RIC Club newsletter read Rick Tackett began flight just before midnight landed just after midnight Did say landed Crashed better term Now question does count first flight considering ill-timed crash Thats controversy SIRS RIC Club have live rest year What think got call Gary Bussell District 6 AVP en Muncie wanted tell about progress made new site said building just about complete Itll short period time before start moving Ill bet just about time read have time would like give Ill bet can use some help Call youd like give some time good cause Per conversation Vince process setting up house group people would like give AMA day two help Are interested Give Vince call AMA HQ Gary chatting told some changes going New Castle flying field visited awhile back after attending Indoor meet making big plans old building used club house hear ye fixed roof rest room water system etc made nice place club Congrats goes out New Castles finest Now can just something about full size strip can land little easier Cheetah Boy rough gear just got back Pasadena CA first EC meeting year marks new beginning yearly travel would like hear you need old VP Out way Im already watching events newsletters Speaking newsletters dont forget Swap shop season Dont forget take along some good stuff sell swap shop go Last year saw real need merchandise several swap shops can spend money no brings anything buy have endless masses goodies demand others What about models hung up forgot about say gave up two-cycle four-cycle hold onto two-cycle engines Bring goodies swap shops point have no goods sell swap shops theres no need swap shops Now terrible thought last council meeting approved plan help clubs purchase flying sites course will start off slowly see plan works club process looking site youre ready make some sacrifices order own own site maybe plan Call Geoff Styles Director Marketing AMA HQ check out PADCOM driving force behind other major land purchase endeavors hat off efforts making purchasing flying sites number project Through efforts owning own flying sites does seem possible us Ive reading more discontent newsletters over purchase Muncie site cant see need site Other being good investment future show place world see can use site leverage helping finance plan mentioned above though members may able use Muncie site may afford opportunity buy site theyve dreamed home So speak badly Muncie site may want take broader look site now hands meets eye fact feel strongly about land acquisition looking second site Califomia As understand site would used lot Muncie site AMA has moving wrong direction could someone tell better way us use funds tie up land use As dues increases some worrying about has no increase Open members some time planned well can tell Weve changed dues amounts some keep increases bay Hopefully thatll help see AMA about raise dues read local clubs newsletter give editor call ask info came Shoot wed like know too have rumors AMA bad financial shape having borrow lot money stay afloat Yep borrowed lot money bank Muncie first phase construction full swing However plenty cash pay good business us borrow money Muncie bank tool good will may want favors future Remember site acquisition program Its back scratchin time folks guess may going overboard trying say think AMA great organization dont want hurt misinformation Ive seen lot lately guy says Im argumentative defend AMA Yep guess hes right plan continue same Im proud AMA us newsletter editor wants know about some rumor hes heard conceming AMA its much better call source find truth has good info put newsletter have fine organization editor has power tell it Misinformation makes extra work us volunteers much happier flying field instead keyboard trying straighten up tale told error defense editors know its toughest thing to come up news club month experience problem month write column would like ask other members AMA help out editors supplying good stuff write about can misinformation will left out Hey lets get another subject caught interest just recently us must face grim reaper sooner later Some clubs try make sure friends loved ones hobby style two examples Ive heard about past month Hank Walker member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association recently passed away after battle Leukemia family moved display some Hanks hobby life around casket during funeral services Included equipment photos etc what read Hank remarkable modeler remarkable family Joe Keim member Converse Flying Eagles RC Club passed away after suffering heart failure Joes family requested Joes club fly model airplane cemetery part funeral rites club looked over situation cemetery able fly model last tribute good friend What struggles read about daily lives its kinda nice see something touching examples pure love friendship ranks families Sometimes tend forget simple loving things life Enough now 106 Model Aviation Yep its February already thinking spring too still have lot nonsummer activities left attend joke building models.HUH Work weather meeting modelers waving flag seems fill hours available However shall build Super Zilch promised Cindy Curtis have appointed Don BentOdd replacement Boyd Bowdish will working parallel remainder year tough hole fill Don has very active Minneapolis area long time will excellent job Gone Flying.Forever Last week lost greatest modelers Detroit Area Jack Josiatas co-owner brother Don Joes Hobby Stores involved auto accident already miss him first meeting World Champs Kenley later visited USA fly Nationals Chicago Jack Pattern judge Midwest RIC Society site out country Sunday morning open-air breakfasts held Jack Marilyn doing cooking Jack full-scale pilot did Texas Tour regularly visits Dearborn store very pleasant good conversation modeling goodies see handle Jack VP District 7 appointed position Contest Board RC helped start servicing business financing scope local clubs owe him debt years support have received Joes starting Jack losiatas Memorial Fund will used modeling along ideas family wishes Send contributions Joes Hobby Center 7845 Wyoming Avenue Dearborn Michigan 48126 published four times year contain plans Swopshops rage shall out until April visiting Minneapolis March 7 Executive Director Mankowski too made trip AMRCC meeting 28 clubs representatives completely saturated doings AMA wished taped know information magazine reading seems low priority Muncie has recognised latest version Rand McNallys maps Next will have sign 1-69 declaring presence National Flying Site Aircraft Sectionals will have icon learn Application forms financial assistance purchasing fields clubs have completed may send look article subject next month have write thing noticcd swop shops has increase CL models kits Sturgis whole table new old kits several models ready built Michigan Exchange clubs still looking outdoor site meantime plans hold CL section Rouge Park same last year Ill give information soon get Table-top Displays have well booked have both need hand-out materials available AMA HQ darned good PR also have video tapes can copy purchase addition AVPs can attend club meeting bring information members Myself try get out much possible during winer months keep warm weather time own flying have host frequency monitors club use have 3 ICOM 7000s hand-held ICOM two channel analyzers Contact frequency Coordinators booking Plenny Bates new editor Indoor News Views passes request mention want publication send him $700 made out INAV 2505 White Eagle TRL SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 newsletter will May 1992 107 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 AssIstant Vice Preuldent Boyd Bowdisti 6410 Glenwood N Goldi PrAnserance Coordinator Joseph M HasS 5394 English Dr Tray Associate Vice PresIdents Don Bentlield 1440 WostMinnehahaAvo St Paul MN 56104 Bsd German Baa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Rustell Knetzger 2625 E Shorowoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Make 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Wutedue IA 50701 Ran Sears 132S Raslyn Puntiac Ml 461154 Frequency CoordInators Weal Bob Stamm 3116 Bayce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 LEast Bert Kelly PD Bas39001 ard Ml 4B239 Ribcrackers gathered annual winter fun fly IflotO ny uan Wamboldt Astro Wings Wisconsin President Steve Bathe committee members present check $1600 Special Olympics chairwoman Chris Reiter Scott Orten photo News Orange Texas Received letter Don Marshall Orange County Radio Control Club letter reads follows fall 1991 Orange County RC Club held special day-long fun fly picnic Orange County Association Retarded Children Eagle Point RC field Orange TX Over forty fliers 39 OCARC clients spent day together participating multitude activities flying demonstrations modelers Orange Port Arthur Beaumont Jasper Sulfur Louisiana picnic lunch provided through generous contributions support local merchants highlight day glider relay race OCARC members participated teams using buddy-box setup evetyone opportunity fly RC model airplane end day OCARC visitors presented prizes certificates participation first annual event friend Dan Marshall Please remember Safety no accident Don tier rhe grime reaper get model dates District 8 meeting fun fly will held Sundance Airport Oklahoma City have set August 1 2 opportunity visit members AMA Headquarters staff Mark contest calendar make plans attend information contact Jim Traw 405/364-8730 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Float Fly 114th Aerosquadron Grapevine will hosting float fly Dallas area May 23 24 1992 site event will Doubletree Hotel Park West lake modelers will flying L-shaped body water gently sloping manicured shorelines surrounding 125-acre lake private adjacent luxurious Doubletree Hotel Any size aircraft can comfortably flown site hotel management very enthusiastic about event has set aside hotel rooms attendees discount rate hotel hoping make largest float flys country information contact Ryan Anderson 313 Sandlewood Lane Euless TX 76039 Tel 817/267-2004 108 Model Aviation Areansas Louisiana New Meuo Oldakoma / Texas 8 DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gaand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Aadraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glean Grosens 10224 Kealee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Dioptay coordinator Karen Hopkios 5515 Oridgenon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators INorthl Joe DoMond 1830 Chew Chase Corrollnon TX 75006 Sounhl Tim Aherrrs 14824 Bear Creek Pass Aootin TX 78737 Some members Orange County RIC club working community service project introduce model aviation members Orange County Association Retarded Children OCARC members Alvin R/C club have designed constructed functional Navy Escort Carrier land take off F-4U Corsair models carrier deck 48 ft long 135 ft wide models Dynaflite model Corsairs operating tail hooks open canopies bomb drops invasion markings Steve Robbins Alvin R/C club indicates models have flown times crash information contact Steve Robbins 7598 Morely St Houston TX 77061 Tel 713/645-9898 get stuff often wonder what will happen wife finds bought another model bidding times hot heavy ease auctions everyone keeps eagle eye out good bargain auctioneers change off time time fellows supplying merchandise always offer variety items shop equipment completely finished airplanes Everyone has great time Kansas News Doe Scraper AVP Hillsdale Lake Flying Field site Wing Tips V Sport Aerobatic Contest September 21st 22nd RC Barnstormers Johnson County host club put another fun-filled competition After two days spirited flying Mr Jerry Cheney walked away Top Gun award highest overall scoring percentage Wing Tips competition held twice year good number Ultimates seen fifth meeting sport aerobatic fliers Participants Kansas Missouri Iowa enjoyed contest along good number spectators RC Barnstornsers Johnson County promote quite variety types RC flying home field Hilldale Lake Contests throughout year include IMAC Sport Aerobatics Scale Aerobatics MOKRA racing Gliding Sailplaning Combat well variety fun-fly events field often serves practice site Heart America Air Show Team well Thanks hard work people like Jeff Nelson Rich Paiva Charles James Phil Mallonee Gordon McWilliams Carl Melin Mike Jim Frickey Bruce Hood Norm Pfeifer Gary Harshman Steve Milam other faithful members club Barnstormers remain active supporter model aviation Kansas City metropolitan area continuing emphasis helping training new fliers good model aviation good club Look another club highlighted next month Colorado News Jefco Auction held February first second billed largest model aviation gatherings District 9 members two-day auction features array models model Well other exciting event day two aftemoon Arvada Club invited out fly field Thanks some generous fellows able fly biplane few trips around patch As flying heard pilot next say landing point diverted biplane right clear landing other plane surprise biplane collided another airplane Wow Talk about excitement Fortunately myself other pilot both planes able land safely photo below shows results missing half elevator Well author survived first mid-air luckily hopes never has another thanks two understanding pilots Bill Barsch Blaise Recca Thanks Arvada Club hospitality Friday January 31 District 9 club officers Denver area involved informal symposium meeting educational rewarding Although billed get-acquainted meeting important ideas presented topics interest discussed first series meetings planned District 9 As VP will contact club representatives listed AMA club roster contact person important link communication chain Please check person time time Wyoming News Casper Airmodelers will holding 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fun Fly May 23 24 Casper Wyoming Contact person Gene Carson CD Chuck Smith AVP Thought month much good worst us equipment Z Comments heard throughout event included much bad best us ill behooves us talk about rest Look equipment need shop neat us airplane just missedI wish would have bidding May 1992 109 rado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming 9 DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlan ND 58421 Days 17011 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tim Bosd7ttl N58thSt Lincoln Nt 68505 Nathan Laicaster 35075 Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W BlstCirArvada CD 80005 Loris Moes 607 8 Van Bottiseas ND 58318 Dos Msden410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 tim Rickitti516SCloidao SisosFalls 5057103 RL Dos Scrapor 9524 Roe Ovorland Park KS 66207 ChuckSmith 220 Colambine Casper WY 82604 Freqoescy Coordinator Stese Mangiss c/s Radio Service Center BiBS Sheridas Deiver Co 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 3031 936-3266 Les Richardson Al Lahti computer maven Larry Bickel Jefco club president Gary Sullivan Looks like some real work gets done Blaise Recca Russ Miller after crash Left right Paul Samaras Nat Lancaster lAvi Colorado Roger Mitchel Jefco Auction council meeting opened general comment around 4 pm unusual idea hut deserves lot merit Too bad Friday afternoon Perhaps few District Ten interested would have present input Shown center picture new council member good friend Russel Miller North Pole Carrington ND replacing good friend great guy Travis McGinnis Travis shown receiving Meritorious Service award president Don Lowe Travis youll missed pictured warmly welcomed new member council Joe Beshar District 2 Joe going real asset AMA District 2 Joe replacing favorite guy good friend John Byrne John always read admired Second District Thoughts shall miss Back council three Howard Crispin Howard has published through AMA book sound have personally used several occasions rescue Flight Sites Good job Howard background top photo above clearly shows attendance interested District 10 AMAers Thank Loren Nicholson Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Al Williamson attendance shown District 10 property acquisition leader Gary Hover Gary presented first potential regional flying site council won overwhelming support its further study Im calling today Open Line Friday am revealing some unhappy campers thoughts District 10 VP following Wayne Hanson Wayne Buds you.. Mr Don Lowe President AMA Dear Sir As model builder flier since 1936 AMA member since NAA wish express displeasure District 10 Vice President Reginald Keyawa First monthly column Model Aviation has little coverage area except state California Most reporting high-tech expensive side hobby instead reports average sport flier Second reading columns constant reference alcohol model flying time admonished him about what called necessities flying radio fuel model brewskies etc returned letter scrawled thanks comments across bottom crowning glory column December 1991 issue Model Aviation described Crows Landing facility California has swimming poo1 adult serving facility providing AMF better known Adult Modification Fluid nerve associate AMA called AMA AMF disgusting know alcohol has no place model field model event mentioned party resulted broken bones people thrown pool time get rid people brag about condone drinking model activities Lets get away situations better yet forbid Cant find VP will work show pictures plain ordinary modelers form backbone AMA God help us man has re-elected District 10 Vice President solution may tear up AMA cardsYours better flying Wayne Hanson 189 B Paseo Sarta Green Valley AZ 85614 Wayne youre absolutely right no high tech stuff column Bob Schlosberg Dear Mr Keyawa Ive member AMA 15 years nowcertainly long time lot longer way RC people travel through hobby Ive member two districts 10 read Model Aviation month try keep reasonably current group people hardly recognize Free Flight find hard understand Ive reading column now since youve installed District 10 VP cant remember youve ever mentioned anything about Free Flightpower rubber scale FFso recent idea imposing fine thats what Ill call $500 District 10 members California fliers can find flying sites unbelievable What makes think people Arizona Hawaii Nevada Utah want donate money Californias problems have plenty flying sites Arizona fine suspect other states well clalm money District 10 somehow think means California little world California RC have attended Free Flight events recent years Mile Square Park course shared RC CL crowd well racketeers unsafe flying hotdog antics Ive appalled look safety RC crowd fly over flight line parked cars over general area flight Ive seen models auger less 20 feet Free Flighter heard story hitting someone realize small number may AMA members insight some RC people thoughtiess antics feeling shared people FF community think should pay extra type good will distributed RC areas Free Flighters need favors some sort compensation community people tell fly model airplanes immediately think fly RC want tell us get lost have explain Im sure sound like angry person am little respect bobby enjoy seeing what others fieldsincluding RC never tire seeing other peoples creations appreciating work true modelers fields since am fairly well accomplished area FF rubber scale balk idea yours would seriously consider withdrawing own AMA membership well wifes would $60 loss AMA over $500 surcharge feeling should reconsider idea persist very least should test waters other states because doubt have same problems California comes flying sites own report Tucson group prime example what understand neighbor involved RC Phoenix area have no problems either RC money Hobby shops magazine advertising respect its much like college football looks like its whole college athletic program people lower echelon still dont like being abused dog top Remembermodeling started Free Flight its making strong revival attested FAC groups NFFS dont think AMA district vice president should ignore group modelers impose mandatory surcharges benefit RC Sincerely Bob Schlosberg Bob thanks letter think thoughts whats wrong world deal ok hell rest Edge - 110 Mo AMAdel Aviation Io Anzona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DisIricI X Vica-Presidenl 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Assaclate Vice Presidents Marc M Karpowicir 570W Center Logan UT 84321 BettySfream3723SnswdenAve Lang Beach CAIIBOB Al Williamson 445 Westhy Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Cuordinatars George Steiner 2238 Roue Riser Dr Sacraments CA 95826 tlayMare26t W Northwoad Santa Ana CA 92704 John Byrne receiving Fellowship award Pres Lowe complaints VPs dont write ahout what EC doing get feedhack district says what see time what want read few less five have indicated desire details column What Executive Council doing Well decided try figure out way can help local clubs huy own flying sites Actually first discussion idea took place shout eight years ago hut put Al carefully gels belicrank assembly put together builder watches intently hold until summer tumed over necessary experts see can make workAnother issue proposed contest license Good ides Suppose have competition license costs say $5 ordinary AMA dues required rule hook events would provide certain things What Well rule hook possibly different format revisions updates funding contest hoard members attend meetings hammer out problems rules funding research applicable contest kinds things providing judges training automatic FAt membership maybe building data base active contestants disciplines allowing better communication participants point its idea Whats opinion Contest time approaches Dont forget Great Oregon EXPO Corvallis April 11 & 12th Should have AMA meeting can talk AVP holding An Executive Council meeting will keep far away SRAC will have Polar Bear Fun Fly field Snohomish Model Airport April 5 will 31st Annual Polar Bear Does make oldest annual contest district Come Skyknights Spring Opener Float Fun Fly OMAS pond April 26 Evergreen Radio Modelers Association ERMA will hold annual Float Plane Fun Fly Sunday April 5 Wenherg State Park Lake Goodwin Essentially take Arlington Airport exit #206 head west 36th NW turn left about 157th St Call John Lein 206/435-0280 information Zillab AKA Volcano Fun Fly will May 16-17 Bens field number 22 best Fun Flys around contest starts Saturday fun starts early arrivals show up Some best flying will take place after dark RVs tents fliers relive old flights contests lot people show up week before contest enloy themselves totally So want have place park better contact Mike Hanratty 413 5 81st Ave Yakima WA 98908 call evenings please 509/966-1092 arent hookups water sanitary facilities site arent going bring RV would appreciate letting know intend show up Dont send money just let know Another event Zillab site Bens Field will Spring Opener sponsored Columbia Basin Big Birds IMAA Ch 167 Dates April 4 & 5 flying will 9 am until dusk will have swap area concessions raffle Its nice field enjoyable place fly will Big l3ird Fly Boeing HAWKS field Kent 12th April Last month pictures Bill Wesphal SRACs Lake Ballinger Fly-In rules arc simple experienced flier fly safely have good time pits crowded fine aircraft flown bunch spectators came foot car bus watch enjoy did happen Several years ago Bill Wesphal Mountlake Terrace Centennial Commission through contact able arrange benefit model air shows Lake Ballinger public modelers response shows enthusiastic came partial waiver city ordinance prohibits model flying public park intemal combustion engines lake Due clubs demonstrated interest affairs community water-based model flying permitted November through middle April specific days lake surrounded homes has golf course north edge Great care taken fly permitted keep away houses golf course some special events such Ballinger 91 August 25th given special waivers last event allowed host club Seattle Radio Acm Club able offer $400 scholarship senior Mountlake Terrace HS plans major math science engineering college/university aeronautic and/or science-math related course community college Bill Westphal rest SRAC members commended superb efforts gaining recognition within Mountlake Terrace community model aviation positive part community activities Al Fernandez told about some classes model aircraft building giving showed some pictures asked copies show classes held Federt Way Boys Girls Club Al said lots help wife Dawn very good kids Dawn built plane own Besides Dawn Bill Darkow Cam Coughtin came couple nights help Als account Most first class spent boys running around room making airplane noises holding airplane parts over heads model Frank Macys Firebaby II design will another class starting late January 92 Hopefully will some girls involved next class Al said couldnt identify individual fledglings included Denny Lawton Tony Lawton Nathanial Barton Christopher Barton Jason Recer Barons Model Club Spokane will have 2nd Annual Ice Breaker Pattem Fly Deer Park May 30/31 Theres room RVs no hook-ups will food beverages available BBQ Saturday night Events include Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Turnaround new IMAA chapter being formed Boise area Big Birds Treasure Valley interested contact L T Lessinger 3105 Lindsay Ave Boise Idaho 83705 208/336-4739 Over Memorial Day weekend Salmon RC Fliers will host annual Fun Salmon Idaho low-key event main idea flying airplanes fun relaxing getting together reasonably large group like same thing can enhance enjoyment Besides Salmon has scenery defies description must see believe May 1992 111 Alaska / Idaho Montana / OreGon Washington 11 DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Distlict Xl Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5031 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760872422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tsm Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bsx 86 Wilder ID 83876 Jerry Hslcsmb 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 810th Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 98516 Dave Mallens 15559 Palentise Ave Seattle WA 96133 Brace Nelson 807 1 Vickshsrg St Spakane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamalti Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave 1 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Freqoency Coordinator Al Watson 138-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 fledglings concentrate engine bellcrank assembly putting finishing touches prior flight group finished aircraft Last shot shows moment truth Will fly course did SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr Big engines big sound levels big problems number members operating big airplanes big engines both AMA Scale events IMAA-type flying rapidly growing sport Its growing because ease flying comes larger aircraft greater visibility wide choice aircraft modeled Most models scale very scale-like appearance activity creates some potential difficulties clubs individuals Foremost among question noise sound pressure levels distances away pilot positions models being flown lack appreciation both concerns Any questions left relative cost safety other technical aspects will leave others time being have need consider first two size model will quite often mean flier has little appreciation distance model covers flight means some question you make wide sweeping split S turnaround Are keeping inside flight boundaries established field fact turning over house project off right extremely important question becomes important look second equation loud point turnaround measured housing area relatively easy find out dB level operate full throttle over bard surface nine feet aircraft assuming sound level flight same ground probably can compute reading neighbors house because can possibly determine viewed pilot position thing can take sound readings property lines question couple considerations flew directly over house question need immediately consider flying manner will permit repeating problem said first step read ambient locality What should expect Typically suburban quiet neighborhood will read low 40 dB range mid50 dB range Ideally would never operate manner would exceed ambient value might extremely difficult alternative keep close value possible greater difference greater chance complaints fly distance might considered greatest under normal flying conditions sound level still much greater ambient have two options can attempt get sound level measured ground much lower can alter flight path order provide greater distance between neighbor choices alternative could complaint subsequent loss flying site Survey On 10-11-12 February 1992 spent days working Don Lowe members RC World Club Orlando Florida doing extensive checking aircraft operation ground flight work done using third octave band analyzer types aircraft ranged powered 40 engines up through 42 large models two reasons members fly large models taking comprehensive look category Over 100 recordings made botth running ground during fly past will take some time correlate data get print interesting will comments should encourage consider better mufflers vibration isolation selection propellers better suited match performance aircraft flying model design same power someone else club will probably have easier go getting proper equipment set up situation will find have need some experimentation getting desired operation next issue will provide some anaiysis data interim thing certainly determined R/C World will very likely have need shift flight path new runway about 30 order guarantee nor flying over some houses After years operation building now taking place progression larger models other factors mean change always easy quite often necessary New equipment Landing Products has working couple years develop propeller larger engines have APC props sizes up through sixteen inches some time have received widespread acceptance around world Working sizes eighteen inches up presents number different equations path taken has manufacture propeller metal huh blades can replaced either order change pitch due damage both blades propeller being offered two three blade styles photo shows complete propeller set blades next month take look large engine operation prop shown 18-10 certainly appear much quieter flight Landing Products located PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 second item new type vibration isolator system being offered sizes wide range engines shown photo typical used engines such Quadra G-38 supposedly up six cubic inches unit comes two different insert materials fabric impregnated type will support heavier loads photo shows half assembled half consists neoprene sheet four metal parts necessary sheet metal screws set plates attaches engine mount other pre-drilled mounting firewall neoprene sheet completely isolates engine airframe manufactured Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Next time Big engines solutions quieter operation Save fields AI -w wv 112 Model Aviation APC Prop blades New type vibration isolator manufactured Art Designs
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
AMAN ws Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 National Publicity Program page 97 Westminster Aero ModeIer Win Governors Award page 97 California Volunteer Teaches Kids About Models page 97 Alabama Education Guide Aviation FAA. page 97 Big Engines Big Problems page 1]] AMA MUSEUM CLOSES AMA Museum has officially closed museum will reopen spring 1993 AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memhers living Reston Virginia area may want form caravan vans station wagons transport some models still Headquarters Muncie Grand Opening weekend June 13-14 caravan probably would leave Reston Friday June 12 youre interested carrying museum model Muncie call office Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters reference library AMA Headquarters remains open AMA FAX NUMBERS AMA now has two Fax numbers membership applications other business inquiries Membership applications should faxed 703 435-0798 other business use 703 435-7236 Use correct Fax number prevent delay processing membership application CLUB SECRETARIES TAKE NOTE chartered club renewal kit should have arrived now Enclosed postage-paid card asked provide AMA latitude longitude flying sites Its important retum cards Headquarters order help AMA build national flying site database RAFFLE TICKETS Dont forget enter AMA Museum Sweepstakes announced April issue Model Aviation could win grand prize one-week stay AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana take part ribboncutting ceremonies during Grand Opening weckend June 13-14 lots other prizes win Over course next three months beginning March AMA will hold monthly drawings valuable modeling merchandise Five winning tickets will drawn last business day month Entry coupons April May issues MA must received no later 500 pm May 28 1992 included grand prize drawing NEW UNDERWRITER AND IMPROVED MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR AMA MEMBERS Academys Accident Death Dismemberment Insurance policy AD&D unique product NO other modeling organization offers its membership important benefit reimburses medical expenses incurred result injury sustained modeling accident coverage provided after members own group health plan pays designed pay benefits up $25000 modest deductible $50 applied accident claim pays directly medical providers doctor facility example protection provided whether started engine field whether bench testing borne During last eight years program has paid total $265643 behalf members benefit easy receive First its necessary notify Academy intent file medical benefits claim form will mailed home along letter instruction directing file benefits primary group health plan Call 703/435-0750 ask extension 272 report accident Primary medical coverage normally provided members employer sponsored employment spouse self-employed individuals may personal medical plan Medicare Medicaid also responsible primary coverage Some members have no personal group health coverage AMAs medical policy will considered primary insurance cases next step after receipt primary payment forward payment documentation itemized bills AMA further processing payment Mrs Acevedo responsible handling medical claim person would speak future pleased inform members January 1 1992 new expanded policy being underwritten Commercial Life Insurance Company pioneer association coverage over 60 years Since change benefits AMA reducing cost per member can now provide additional benefits physical therapy treatment prescription drug reimbursement addition new features policy covers expenses medical services incurred confined bed patient treatment hospital emergency room treatment hospital outpatient program provides such excellent benefit suggest family member already current AMA member should consider joining AMA nothing receive coverage event family member should involved modeling accident benefit has tremendous value easy use will keep out-of-pocket expense minimum BLANCHE STUART SCOTT PIONEER AVIATOR March National Womens History Month celebration Glen H Curtiss Museum Local History conjunction Bath New York chapter Business Professional Womens Association will honor Blanche Stuart Scott Americas first female pilot special month-long photographic exhibition Blanche Scott born Rochester New York 1886 Among accomplishments distinction being first woman travel across United States automobilea feat accomplished 1910 publicity led being approached about idea flying Glenn H Curtiss After training Curtiss Aviation School l-lammondsport New York Blanche Stuart Scott completed solo flight near Keuka Lake September 2 1910 thus became first woman pilot United States went fly exhibition teams including Curtiss group died age 84 Rochester New York January 12 1970 NEW DEADLINE SET FOR COMPETITION LISTINGS want ad run Competition Calendar Non-Flying Events Calendar please note new deadline receipt listing AMA Headquarters copy must received AMA HQ 14th month includes both Sanctioned Non-Flying Events Calendar listings display ads Sanctioned Non-Flying Events May 1992 95 AMAS Executive Council lequivalent Board Direetoral basically composed President Esecutive Vies President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibitity author views may may represent official position AMA Esecutive Council Minutes January 101992 Executive Council Meeting members Executive Council attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeiIl Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Nortliville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA Lance Zellers AIVIA Executive Director Vince Mankowski regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am president chaired meeting Before taking up agenda president initiated introductions presented some awards John Byrne Fellowship Travis McGinnis Meritorious Service Howard Crispin Technical Award APPROVAL MINUTES minutes November 9 1991 executive council meeting unanimously approved written amendments accepted IL PRESIDENTS REPORT president advised AMA will support NSRCAs decision conduct championship Lawrenceville July 1992 Stated would very much like AlVIA become involved technology business Towards end council supported proposal purchase two turbo jet engines currently production France purpose study engines gain understanding new turbo technology engine purchase may taken out presidents budget LII EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP announced will confine 1992 travel within budget mostly trips Reston audit books Reviewed NARs agreements AMA remarked upon fact no longer associated us insurance suggested perhaps new fee structure negotiated NAA whereby NAR would pay share AMAs obligation FAI franchise fee presently make behalf Council did object concept thus EVP will pursue Announced February 3 construction loan Muncie will settled IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Presented 1992 travel schedule Presented review Use Facilities criterion Muncie site accepted slightly modified shall included membership manual Presented review new magazine advertising rate card need aggressive advertising counter competition discussed concluding Council approval increase 92 advertising budget Presented adoption new editorial policy Model Aviation magazine noting previously such comprehensive document did exist moved seconded unanimously carried adopt new editorial policy Model Aviation understood columns contain disparaging text shall evaluated against editorial policy found unacceptable may purchased printed Announced second membership renewal notice would mailed shortly earlier previously Announced two new membership services telephone travel discounts Announced will special issue MA November idea having raffle accepted winner shall cut ribbon Muncie grand opening Requested discussion upon producing video clubs target audience generally acknowledged membership particular clubs will benefit leaming advantages AMA membership confers organization works moved seconded carried authorize production video entitled Am AMA 9 5EVP2NAAI 18749 4 against 61013 V COMMITTEE REPORTS Frequency 1 Bob Underwood indicated items discussion next frequency committee meeting advising result deliberations several action items shall presented during next Council meeting vote 2 Waters suggested requested RCMA AMA consider feasibility assimilating activities RC cars boats no objection engaging preliminary negotiation discussion parties seek such partnership 3 Council authorized buying ten channel analyzers B Bylaws 1 Leader Members moved seconded carried effective date contest directorship will automatically bestow membership status known leader member will separate distinct entities II 2 against 510 understood contest directors received credentials prior passage motion will sent mailing providing opportunity apply membership category leader member 2 Resume Requirement Ref VD Bylaws last paragraph XIII motion 20 contained Nov 9 1991 minutes moved recorded unanimously carried accept national officer resume requirement outline authored chairman resume outline shall incorporated Standing Rule relating Nominating Committee 3 Advisory Committees As clarification Contest Board Procedures document moved recorded unanimously carried contest board advisory committees automatically dissolved conclusion final vote given competition regulations rule proposal cycle Appointment ad hoc committees discretion appropriate contest board chairperson NAA & 6 abstained C PADCOM Chairman Waters led discussion ways means assisting clubs purchasing flying sites Academy maybe able provide letter credit cover portion deposits Waters further remarked based assumptions conmuittec has come up field purchase criteria document will provide evaluation tool candidate selection partnership program moved seconded unanimously carried PADCOM committee given authority arrange club flying site purchase financing Chairman Waters next gave floor Gary Hover made presentation regional site purchase development proposal very detailed twenty-six page protocol accompanied presentation 260 acre site question located district ten Visalia California project manager asked Council approve concept initially assist providing funds accomplish first requirement imposed Califomia Department Fish & Game biological study majority Council members agreed proceed plan authorized PADCOM committee make available up $10000 required studies D Sound previously agreed try stage symposium noise 92 Toledo Show Subsequently has leamed show organizers sympathetic such activity Thus Mr Crispin has volunteered coordinate noise symposium Muncie museum time grand opening E Safety Chairman Hempel advised meeting occurred previous night time speed flyers invited state concems solutions speed safety issue proposals being considered engineering study will reviewed anew Hempel closed stating moratorium some recent decisions may prescribed VI DISTRICT TEN REPORT district ten vice president remarked taken up Headquarters offer transferred patches shirts supply service operation stated financial accounting will delivered shortly VP reminded survey supposed have conducted Califomia area topic splitting state two districts decided survey will handled HQs through club mailing VII CODE OF CONDUCT moved seconded carried adopt Executive Council Code Conduct 9 EVP8594l l72NAA 3 against 3101 1 abstained 6 VIII NATIONALS executive director asked discussion quality events conducted Nationals Should philosophy event cannot run championship quality should canceled run separately firm consensus leave Nationals format serious competition yes also forum will attempt accommodate undoubtedly necessitating times reasonable compromises IX AWARDS motions following awards duly moved seconded unanimously carried 1 Superior Service Wayne Stevenson moved Waters 2 Superior Service Drew Davenport moved Kraffi X NEXT MEETINGS Executive Council April 111992 Reston 1 day Exec C & Nominating Committee July 25 Reston Adjoumed 607 pmMM 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing PROMOTING THE IMAGE full time job AMA marketing department boost effort penetration wonderful world media newspapers radio television retain outside agency get excellent help firm selectedBarton-Gilanelli Philadelphia budget x dollars year cover support get established capable firm Almost businesses large associations work external agency isis good common practice Let tell has well worth cost During 1991 calendar year worked like lions get stories placed publications newspapers Ill name few Wall Street Journal USA Today Air & Space Magazine Boys Lfe Family Travel Log Coast Coast Delta Sky Magazine Motorhome Midwest Living Trailer Life Gfrware News local newspapers Arlington Virginia Las Angeles Times Chicago Tribune hundreds other papers publications between Total circulation of publications stories about Academy AMA Museum sport model aviation appeared exceeded 15821779 Thats whole lot coverage no matter slice latest successes short article Campus Life magazine aimed university students published Carol Stream Illinois can rest assured AMA marketing team wilt continue work hard spread word about model aviation Acceptance sport government private circles has improved Yes know still some outsiders retain kids toys image changing Models movies TV serious community efforts AMA chartered clubs more AMA members taking time present story communities through service clubs youth groups adding up better understanding appreciation model aviation pastime sport National Championships World Championships scheduled summer 1992 will have opportunities accentuate nositive imase non-madeline world Onward upward Westminster Aero Modelers WAM Maryland has continuing club project present aviation programs area schools have also combined Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS joint sessions School teachers speak very highly results efforts youngsters classrooms always enjoy seeing aircraft hearing presentations asking questions become highly motivated School Flight Program has recognized William Donald Schafer Governor Free State citation awarded Westminster Aero Modelers Governor Schafer stated known behalf citizens state recognition impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference lives demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experiences youth Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation citation issued December 1991 Pictured club newsletter holding citation certificates Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman presentation made Steve Pasierb Drug Abuse Commission Soaring Societys annual award dinner member WAM Club received copy citation BASS group recognized previously Governor Schafer Congratulations fine citizens outreach work Makes feel proud associated folks like Sacramento California origin great story reported Sacrameito Sunday Union newspaper Complete some excellent photographs speaks Ernie Johnson 58-year-old special education teacher uses simple model airplanes teach young people everything math tables manual dexterity Kids start knocking door early morning still around gets dark Ernie started teaching 1961 has Rancho Cordova Elementary since 1982 has always loved building flying rubber powered airplanes discovered wonderful tool help kids reach learning goals motivates kids rewarding kits plane parts complete work properly ontime young neighborhood volunteer Ed Coleman assists Ernie Ed got hooked model flight years ago observed Ernie flying models field near home very impressed workmanship patience demonstrated Mr Johnson also manner young people much satisfaction gained type teaching effort because can see direct results kids says young lad bored TV games finding great satisfaction model aircraft Another boy sufferer learning disability knew nothing academic problems now has turned school life around mother could happier girl got involved because wanted positive alternative some other pastimes dozens similar stories dozens kids have through program Johnson keeps year-long tally points kids have earned models flying has annual Emmy Awards Day Prizes range books kits subsidized Bank Ernie Johnson Johnson says valuable lesson kids learn cope failure Starting over after failure crash builds character wish Emie Ed years preparing young people personal futures What better tool could wish see model airplanes future engineers scientists Ernie Johnson developing rewards already great future promises bright kids because personal commitment Alabama Education Curriculum Guide K-3 available teachers need help working young people have just received copy book can obtained through local FAA Federal Aviation Administration education office Prepared published Alabama State Department Education free 260-page book contains three distinct sections first table contents makes very simple teacher select segments suit his/her current goals second section contains seven units classroom activities unit begins valuable information concerning purpose major messages background information vocabulary final section contains Teacher Resource Guide glossary terms flight dictionary speakers guide book listing sources free materials included Most model aviators will agree best time reach young people about careers Grades K-3 during highly impressionable years children form career thoughts some actually go achieve Ask airline pilot first thought about flying will probably tell seven eight years old So want work kids school teacher Grades K3 contact local FAA education office ask Alabama Aerospace Education Guide K-3 Its free think will glad did Ted Hansen Grand Island Nebraska sent full page story Grand Island Independent newspaper six photographs color article gave nice in-depth coverage sport general Teds love aviation particular few years ago suffered fall roof able improve lighten rehabilitation time building flying wheelchair time go trade show am surprised number avid aeromodelers getting through crowd wheelchairs sport really does have appeal available everyone physical problems usually precludes persons being part fun Teds fleet aircraft includes ducted fan biplanes multi-engine planes well-equipped trailer allows him take collection anywhere wishes Nebraska has hosted National Championships three times enjoyed visit because enthusiasm clubs modelers warmth welcome received think spirit folks defeated legislative action aimed severely restricting model aviation state statewide lobbying effort coordinated AMA HQ public hearing attended Lincoln plus resourcefulness local AMA clubs in-person petitions well prepared testimony got nasty bill defeated committee statehouse Thanks another Nebrakan sending recent story next month May 1992 97 - What does AMA Instead getting long discussion subject thought would pass along text letter recently received Tom Kroggel Commander Hying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio AMA Officers reading February issue Model Aviation Ive noticcd lot comments mcmbers insurance AMAs ability help thc kG flicr Instead everyone throwing darts AMA maybe its time hear club 100% bchind AMA things can us am Commander Flying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio club now has 94 active members proud part very active District 3 have flying off closed landfill leased county last II years Just last year EPA found site leaking what call leaching Due health reasons asked close flying site complied EPA possible way contacted AMA help find new flying site AMA buy site club reccive information acquire new site couple weeks sent box full information letters books pamphlets to book finding keeping flying sites also asked received video tape Partnerships no charge club its membership am happy report product support some hard work club have new flying site have worked out lease Sylvania Parks Recreation club always trying promote AMA RC hobby public two mall shows year once again called AMA mall show package Again received carton full information public helps explain what what stand package also free clubs members two airshows year public again AMA very helpful its show teams year club has started winter workshop kids show build teach safety modeling planning introduce program school system again AMA has program help us nut program also free clubs AMA members club doesnt know about programs AMA its up officers find out AMA cant always bold hand can provide tremendous amount support guidance Its up us AMA members officers clubs educate public shout hobby So next time ask What has AMA done lately think about used services AMA has offer would never need ask question Regards Tom Kroggel Commander Flying Tigers k/C Club Obviously AMA insurance provider often get letters nature thanking AMA its help situations helps balance out negative letters receive Something AMA member needs remember YOU AMA own its services assets representatives try best responsive modeling needs manage YOUR resources provide immediate future programs will benefit hobby Howard Crispin work analyzing noise spectrum model aircraft frequency analyzer helps identify noise source ie exhaust propeller etc have previously discussed flying site program effort given high priority have discussed dangers site loss due incompatibility flight operations ttnd neighborhood requirements Noise big reason site loss well overflight adjacent properties Overflight housing people ttttLst Out take place can lead very quick eviction flying activities Noise something AMA has working Recently Howard Crispin Sound Committee Chairman myself members RIC World Flyers spent three full days making noise measurements also made tt video ways means reducing model plane noise acceptable limits covered range RC models sport pattern giant I3ig Bangers bringing confortaance limits club sound specifications video completed will show method testing typical model set-ups required reduce noise video designed helpful clubs have noise problem also clubs want make sure dont have noise problem neighbors taking preventative measures completion will make video available interested clubs Another project slated later year symposium sound reduction held conjunction Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying Facility Muncie Indiana June 13-14 Plan attend cannot attend plan videotape symposium also Contact Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters have flying site problems may surprised helpful can 98 Model Aviation K PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 quarter scale Extra 300 powered Tarton Twin uses threeblade 18 X 11 carbon fibre prop Hideaway Muffler Eric Derns product soft mounts Measures 95 dB ground 91 dB equivalent air Very quiet has unlimited vertical performance 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 ZONE TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-li am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 6 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 report specifically aimed AMA District 10 members attempt explain some rumors misinformation half truths going around Over year ago AMA Executive Council meeting hrought attention EC District 10 Vp overspent budget 1990 significant margin still presenting expense reports large part problem expenditure money seed patch program intended raise money funding District 10 flying site needs process looking over-expenditures learned IRS requires strict control fund raising activities non-profit corporations full accountability activities also required included corporations tax filings subject some laws regarding may sell items what purpose money raised may used first EC meeting 1991 brought subject up EC District 10 VP agreed District 10 VP would provide complete accounting funds along plan replace seed money AMA expense account before further funds would available him Unfortunately found too demanding accomplish hence message mentioned following letter action stop further overdrafts important thing understand what stopped reimbursement money spent WELL beyond Vps budget did large degree concern consultation other officers legal eagles firm consensus authority what did responsibility following letter sent District 10 VP March 19 1991 should self explanatory March 19 1991 Regg Keyawa From Dave Brown Subject District 10 Expense Acct letter confirm earlier telephone conversation informed have frozen further disbursements District 10 accounts until satisfactory accounting and/or reimbursement funds used seed money District Hat T-shirt project made include normal VP acct AVP acct District meeting acct Frequency Coordinator acct also authorized use AMA credit card telephone calling card until matter resolved action forced message sent letter Jim Sears stating No seed money back no accounting until apportionment fair find attitude un-acceptable irresponsible recap VP account ended 1990 deficit of$561045 after starting 1990 $603577 During 1990 spent $1164622 account along entire $250000 District meeting account $81534 $100000 allocated AVP support District Frequency Coordinator account untouched $54545 total expenditures $1496156 offset deficit VP account amounts left AVP Freq Coord accounts over-expenditure still $488034 have repeatedly stated asked about expenditure VP account hats/T-shirts received blessing true BUT received blessing basis its being expenditure WITHIN budget certainly excess budget feeling now WHAT VP uses budget should up VP provided use budget benefits constituents and/or AMA consistent applicable laws As always case laws change often awareness laws change giving blessing expenditure money purpose aware some legal ramifications such expenditures now aware some laws require us report such fund raising activities IRS part tax filing refusal provide us accounting project could jeopardize AMAs standing IRS cannot permit happen true other VPs have run similar programs past nothing has ever said programs has forced VPs budget such deficit warrant review legality As premise expense accounts should proportionate size district have some sympathy position would willing consider REASONABLE apportionment system should decide propose Executive Council Keep mind just because represent people doesnt mean expenses should higher As have said before costs same go speak club 15 members does club 300 Admittedly might have little postage telephone expense would justify slightly expense twice much Redistricting might answer its difficult find suitable boundary divide California Perhaps should consider elevating stature AVPs make better use represent AMA district level population/proportion AVPs coupled small budget might well work authorized AVP per 2000 members would give District 10 15 AVPs District 6 9 AVPs am using numbers comparisons sake budgeted $3000 VP now districts $200 AVP would result District 10 getting $6000 District 6 getting $4800 wouldnt consider Out line am afraid might problem some districts 11 jumps mind Franldy need control expenses VPs through two ways either restrict HOW MUCH can spend leave up to what spend within certain limitsno dancing girls must limit severely WHAT expenses will reimburse feel strongly former better use AMA s money allows VP use whatever particular resources has available save budget items cant get free example VP able travel airline pass shouldnt use ability enable him use budget office equipment/supplies another VP has office well stocked supplies lacks time travel use assets might allow him pay airfares visit clubs etc another has time little other disposal can use budget cover driving expense visit clubs etc ha ha VP can get everything free cost AMA allow him sponsor blowout Hmmmn be dancing girls come district meeting take AVP him EC meeting Give him flexibility operate WITHIN BUDGET Ive gotten too long already letter cant close making statement Any society governed set rules AMA no exception societies method rules can changed again AMA no exception Again societies rules must adhered until changed again AMA no exception must live within rules dont like rules may best change meantime will damned well live within will tolerate attitude feeling above rules will whatever necessary see abide rules suffer whatever consequences deemed appropriate Executive Council last Executive Council meeting asked provide accounting fund raising project before further funds would provided Immediately after meeting sent spite objection check $517426 remainder expenses last year mistake part Vince Since time another $199222 has disbursed combined District 10 account now receive message wont provide accounting until re-appropriate budgets have tried reasonable has obviously failed quote past president refuse see light make feel heat line have frozen accounts sincerely hope will provide AMA full accounting along acceptable reimbursement plan prior April council meeting order get episode behind us go productive subjects letter leads think am mad about half right am really disappointed friend distribution letter intended inform affected need know action Dave Brown AMA Executive Vice President cc AMA Executive Council AMA Accounting Dept AMA District 10 AVPs AMA District 10 Freq Coord April 1991 EC meeting EC passed motion unanimously abstention supported action order close column necessary inform spite repeated insissances such EC District 10 VP has still provided required accounting May 1992 99 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown L AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Reminders * Grand Opening National Flying Site Muncie IndianaJune 13-14 * The National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base MassachusettsJune 20-29 *IMAA Regional Fly-In Muncie SiteJune 20-2 1 *Scale World Championships Muncie SiteAug 22-29 *USOC Host National Free Flight Society Muncie SiteSept 4- 7 new feature months magazine fund raising raffle aeromodeling museum Proceeds will assist development top notch displays museum collection winner will housed site during Grand Opening Flying Facility take part Grand Opening ceremonies AMA receiving positive response aeromodeling industry expect industry displays Grand Opening Scale World Championships AMA members received windshield pass membership kits Please place pass windshield attend Grand Opening car will receive preferred entry free site priority parking closer flying site will festive occasion activities including swap shop area industry display area open flying raffles free barbecue AMA members subject National Flying Site number interesting points wish pass along Academy looking temporary services carpenter craftsman several display cabinets built along several features developed such modular walls etc finish carpenter know looking few months work please contact office Additionally Academy needs help prepare engines electronic equipment models display Museum need craftsmen builders covering specialists master painters metal workers people can assist inventory data input variety other jobs necessary convert rather large ragtag collection first-rate museum presentation interested volunteering services toward efforts week two will housed just stones throw away house owned Academy house furnished has linens kitchenware purchased along land purchase program interested write directly office Two months ago Leader Club program mentioned column now clubs have received chartered club renewal packets use opportunity remind clubs take advantage Leader Club program Qualification forms will mailed out fall Clubs also note postage paid cards recharter kits Please fill out clubs latitude longitude help AMA build national flying site database As end January AMA renewals caught up now meeting goal less five days turnaround time As begin February membership totals 98% last years January totals Answers time time receive questions attempt print answers especially answers interest general membership Yes National Flying Site available AMA members fly Members may fly free until June 15th after members will allowed three free day uses site membership cards will punched dayThereafter will $500 daly charge $2500 charge calendar year Yes site may reserved special interest groups clubs hold national regional events have site use application form available upon request Once group has arranged use site area contest coordinators will notified sanction application may processed exclusive use site arrangements must made least 100 days prior event early notification will provide time inform general membership through pages Model Aviation magazine will restrictions flying during event AMA encourages use site however also feel obligation inform members special event site would preclude open flying Examples some black-out times would Grand Opening no contests allowed weekend IMAA Fly-In USOC Several members have asked copies National Newsletter Cabane Cabane goes AMA Contest Directors National Newsletter mailed AMA charter club newsletter editors newsletter editor wish subscribe National Newsletter Contest Director wish subscribe Cabane subscriptions newsletters available nine issues year National Newsletter two issues Cabane $1000 subscription rate looks pretty positive Academy will soon announce new program/policy concerning joint industry-AMA marketing ventures result efforts would increased market exposure AMA opportunity both increased information flow and/or additional aeromodeling products AMA members Stay tuned last thirty days have thirty very busy ones Travel responsibilities included IMS Show Executive Council meeting Pasadena trip Indiana monthly construction inspection meeting Detroit VP Pete Waters regional modeling counsel trip Northwest Expo Puyallup Washington same weekend President Lowe EVP Brown managed squeeze another Muncie progress check way home addition normal work several meetings held HQ upcoming projects such World Championships Grand Opening NAA Marketing USOC half dozen other major projects Last month hinted may another exclusive magazine discount available AMA members Since have seen copy offer Flying Models magazine should now hands offer Model Airplane News included free copy MAN Buyers Guide offer Flying Models magazine offers both substantial discount subscription rate bonus free choice popular plans hope enjoy working others Waxing Philosophical Because am son immigrant may aware others freedom country constant journey destination am aware freedom USA birthright afforded earned some ancestors ongoing thing requiring constant attention dedication Perhaps sit little upright chair read hear dismissive remarks concerning accomplishments Academy Model Aeronautics potentially dangerous new curriculum AMA has done lot wonderful things now place full focus attention Academy somehow important everyday needs Academy Model Aeronautics national association model builders fliers them thread business out open action take scrutiny everyones input invited important time Alexander Hamilton offered opinion Sir people govern Congress isnt good enough neither whining about Similarly Academy solicits wide range input makes significant part decision-making process voices heard downside doing business public forum leaves AMA much like fish barrel open attacks disgruntled . too good target msss uniquely American phenomena seems growth centrism latest venue moment shall call sporteentrism Perhaps itself misnomer competitor flying models sport being competitor perhaps being true sports flier flier really trying focus recreational hobby flier may huge thought bear mind Separatism opposite diversity Separatism bred sporteentrists seems posit certain amount reinvention remedial history order place entire blame imagined wrongs door Academy profoundly unhistorical process does get locked popular consciousness has charismatic effect negative result seems whatever AMA official actual witness situation has say must now taken suspect utterances mere ascertations centrists now deserve instant credence However casting new light claims must pass same tests else general debate falls actual truth suffers No amount posturing under cloak diversity actual separatism justifies amount therapeutic slanting holds true debate whether continued next page 100 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 CI Cserrecticst Maine Manna aaetts New Hampshire Rhade Iaad / Vermani DISTRICT REPORT IDon Kraftt District VicePresident P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 9346240 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semanian ISOAlien Rd Billerica MA 01821 BabLandry 80 MainSt EsaexJctVT05452 MC McGuttis B Rabinsan St Hauhen ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymauth NH 03264 Ed Thnmpsan 27 E Greenwich AseWest Warwick RI 02893 Bab Wallace 91 Sylvan St Asan CT 06001 Frequency Coardinatar Geare Wilsan 82 FrazierWay Marstans Mills MA 02648 David G Plaseb WO-1 serving Desert Storm helicopter crashed last day operation Iraq killing nine people RIC Aces Cluh going have memorial fund static display following Cluh Newsletter Most aware plans years annual static display will held Portsmouth High School chance cluh sponsor event will provide purpose annual static display other general get together friends admire others work Most people area familiar name WO-l David Plasch gave life rescue mission final day Desert Storm hope Club can accomplish two-fold objective hosting years static display promote model aviation support worthwhile cause scholarship fund presented students will continuing education field aviation properly advertised should able have good turnout public give good show what model aviation about important make sizable contribution scholarship fund event open AMA members would like show public large variety models trainers Scale Prizes will awarded best class determined voting public Admission will contribution scholarship fund proceeds will go fund event held April 25 1992 Mount Washington RC Club following article photograph provided Percy Hill club newsletter editor Mt Washington Valley RC Club north central New Hampshire relatively new AMA charter club just completing second year have 35 active members Most inexperienced fliers fortunately five six experts teaching rest solo club has open 85-acre flying field 300 x 50-ft grass runway pit area parking space field made possible through hard work members included clearing runway pit areas leveling seeding club hosted its first annual open house field Conway NH past August 17 1991 Flying began 10 am continued throughout day demonstration flights both fixed- rotary-wing aircraft 300 spectators came went day saw aerobatics vintage plane flights spot landings dogfights significant hut reparable crash over 40 airplanes 15 Helicopters visiting clubs Connecticut Massachusetts Maine Vermont Another feature open house involved public flying trainer aircraft buddy box manned instructors fee $3 proceeds donated local charity about 35 potential fliers ranging age 9 70 tried hand As soon plane landed dead-stick gassed up took air again enclosed picture shows number club members assembled field prior open house event left front Jim Farrar Charlie Seavey club president Dale Mallett Armand Truchon rear left right Ted Pilkington Carl Wilson Percy Hill Ron Remy Nate Beaulieu Roger Benhart Modeler/model month Charlie Nelson Waco Ctnarlte baa attended numerous contests aircraft hes doing very well airplane modeled after based Halifax Massachusetts Paul Maths Scale airplane drawings have received two volumes drawings produced late Paul Mate books very well done contain about 120 three-views total books available Sunshine House Inc PO Box 2065 Terre Haute IN 47802 phone number 812/232-3076 Executive Director continued previous poge politics business whatever worth value national organization comes finding out what unites us well separates us furthering unity same time discouraging separatism What does mean means Academy functions input functions public debate taking advantage constructive criticism holds debates out open good quite natural Academy discuss issue move decision-making process fact see something print like gives us opportunity respond item make wishes known Having differences opinion healthy thing worthwhile process diversity makes unity strong Yes AMA has elections see politics hassles see part direct input process keeps us members Academy want us go will conclude reemphasizing Separatism opposite diversity May 1992 101 Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligtble 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 New York New Jersey 2 DISTRICT REPORT District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO 09123 George Bess 11 Ma p Ic Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Herbert W Decou B5 Riverside Dr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Jxschkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam Sateler 41 Perry Ave Latbarn NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smitbtjeld Dr Endicent NY 13760 rreqaency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 first opportunity attend enjoy 16th Annual Central NY Model Aircraft Association symposium model show held January 25th state fairgrounds Syracuse NY details will covered elsewhere Model Aviation Geoff Styles AMA HQ can say super show super people recommend attend years come Woody Woodman sent photo taken years Penguin Day says about six years ago Pine Barren Modelers agreed meet fly year January firstregardless weatherand fly snow sleet qualify Club Penguin Hey Woody wheres snow sleet looks like June Heres conclusion Angelo De Fillipos Got Started Quickie 500 Racing Part appeared April issue Model Aviation So Lenny has now spotted rest field 3/4 first lap finally let go assumed position next flier waited light pylon flash could tell Lenny can tum Now want watch Pylon race no better place watch pilot area four planes flying close 90mph some 15 feet off ground never 100 feet away whole lot closer time can hypnotic problem Im supposed concentrating just airplane So about three laps have gone point Lenny feels hes alone out must have passed Out because hasnt heard word yet Slowly can feel myself coming back consciousness somehow find Lennys plane really wasnt hard caller dead last start calling turns sometimes get right tenth lap definite improvement Lenny managed land plane put end what seemed like two hours flying time retrieved plane walk back pits blur laughing hard tears eyes Thankfully now have few minutes compose ourselves try figure out what went wrong can assure nothing wrong equipment just bad case jitters Before long second heat ready begin time things bit relaxed could actually fly lap two five six corrections think both calmed down somewhat completely improved final heat day really what made worthwhile four-plane heat first three four laps still struggling lap five somehow found myself same lap leader next three laps became two-plane race wing-tip wing-tip 20 ft off ground flying unison miscue both planes kits again came second final heat three laps heaven really doesnt matter win lose want hook up another plane course go fast turn left wing-tip wing-tip think Im addicted have uncontrollable urge race trying get people area hooked racing Last summer able get three clubs interested participating plans coming year works hope hold eight nine races season Remember want keep simple inexpensive attract fliers possiblebeginners well experienced racer rules follow Any AMA legal Quickie 500 airplane engines choice Fox K&B 40 prop APC 9 x 65 Fuel provided host club reasons Im putting down paper attract new fliers As can see made just about mistake possible beginning After few races under belts couple practice sessions both Lenny have become respectable still learning So dont think have ace flier top-notch engine man format have set up designed beginner just like Any committee members will willing help get started So dont shy winter get yourself Quickie Ill see field come first thaw knows next summer might Nationals Rena air races information please feel free contact us call ourselves Interstate Pylon Racing Association three clubs involved person contact listed below Lakeland RC Club Angelo DeFilippo 459 Kennedy Blvd Bayonne NJ 07002 Staten Island RC Modelers Warren Schmauch 137 David St Staten Island NY 10308 Jersey Coast Flyers George Schmauch 50 Patton Dr Sayreville NJ 08872 102 Model Aviation outstanding Electric modelers Pittsburgh area George Minear Hmmm.doesnt look like Piper Cub does month received letter Tom Kroggel Flying Tigers R/C club Toledo Ohio Other AMA officers received same letter hope youll read President Lowes AMA News column officers get letters complimenting AMA perhaps dont pass enough along several letters similar Toms have received recently So Im going join bandwagon toot AMAs hom just bit Take look Toms letter club need assistance contact AMA RC Helicoptersare interested may happy hear event will highlight years Helicopter activity will take place District III International Radio Controlled Helicopter Associations Jamboree will held July 11 12 Waynesburg Pennsylvania host club Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners noted its ability produce great events Current plans include mini flying school seminars manufacturers displays flying would like information event IRCHA contact Don Chapman 513/236-8853 Potential new club members present field almost flying session first impression person gets field very lasting welcome sign City Dayton Ohio flying field very neat hospitable could reason great modeling interest area Would appreciate seeing yourself club column send picture black/white preferred color okay brief explanation vice president address top page Try keep picture simple clear uncluttered Highlight clubs activities pictures Model Aviation US Air Force Museum near Dayton Ohio oldest largest military aviation museum world chronological layout tells exciting story aviation development days Wright Brothers Kittyhawk Space Age Exhibits include approximately 200 aircraft missiles plus family oriented historically interesting aeronautical displays Over million visitors around world come Ohio year tour unique free attractionAMA members other districts may interested know museum less three hours Muncie site Photographs displays encouraged model shop premises Free movies shown weekends holidays except Christmas research facility also available youd like information write United States Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson AFL Ohio 45433-65 18 telephone 513/255-3284 month highlight individual modets modelers District III Below Mike Skinbihski displays aircraft local mall show May 1992 103 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 1814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 FletcherAve Donbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 Jatin Hathaway 102 Wosdmere Dr New Stanton PAl 5t72 Jay Mealy 208 WitmorSt Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cran5reek Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weinier 15613 Groendale Ave Maple HIS OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallsnieli Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilssn 4013 Marcy Daytsn OH 45449 Freqeency Coordinator John CeOle 1812 WysminO Ave Fnrty Fort PA 18704 Phase 7171 287-8970 George Wacker built beautiful Nieuport 11 Honors Last month mentioned award presented Baltimore Area Soaring Society Governors Citation Excellence order Governor Schafer Maryland After receiving news passing found out two clubs getting award second club Westminster Aero Modclers also achieved honor through outstanding job did presenting aerospace understanding elementary age school children Westminster Aero Modelers club has active area years As mentioned last month telling about Baltimore Area Soaring Society activity has paid off number ways club Foremost among value excellence public relations involved obtaining flying site has real plus WAM citation printed Carroll County Times follows State Maryland Governor State Maryland Westminster Aero Modelers Greetings known behalf citizens State recognitton ol impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference livesas demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experienecs youth.. Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation given under hand Great Seal State Maryland 17th day December year Lord 1991 s] William Donald Schafer Governor photo shows club members r Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman citation info came Milt Peacock apologize delay two clubs sery closely associated program ask other clubs have similar recognition type activity pass along can let world know contributions model aviation hying Sunday afternoon Activity About ten months ago letter Richard Tremmel asking information regarding radio control fliers Greenville North Carolina area seemed Richard about move I3urbank California area needed info could continue worlds finest sport just received note couple photos Richard has settled nicely North Carolina got acquainted some fliers actively going group Richard joined consisting fifteen members has field silting betwixt tobacco cotton makes no disturbance situation neighbors Richard says couple people club have opened small shop nearby helps supply problems locally Pie number two Richard Tremmel K&13 61powered Goldberg Cub L-4 Assisting getting fliers together transfers locale another things District Vice President can readily helps everyone long run Former District 4 Member spent part week down RC World Orlando Florida doing some work Sound Committee During visit area stopped l3ohs Hobby Shop Now should have familiar ring members mid-Virginia area beyond shop owned Bob Fuiwider Bob known years shop Cary Street Richmond People came far wide deal Bob can recall flier coming way Wallops Island Anyway Bob operated fine shop Orlando also outstanding doubt complete shop might wish visit aspect Bobs shop keeps right up date what oto modeler active flierin fact came Out Wednesday flew Ultimatc few readings Bob active contest circuit arcs flew EC Pattern some Scale also ran contests Richmond Area Radio Control Club years Well sure good see Bob talk awhile passed regards old friends up happen Orlando area 104 Model Aviation Delaware Distnct Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia DISTRICT REPORT H award Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robertt Babura tllOtisOrisoSesern MD 21144 Pliant 4101969-9350 Bob Cliampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newytil News VA 23606 Rick Chuistoph 1348 Comberland Dr Harriooaborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mochaniessille V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Forowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Seotty Moyer 11 Orchard Last Wilmisgton 0111801 Charles Sptar 288 Holly Last Mockosillo NC 27028 Fressency Cssrdlnator Past Yacobseci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevillt NC 28301 Phoot Esoning 1919 488-5986 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 cheeks 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 AviafionPlans Jim Wilkinson Panama City Florida writes read page 34 March Model Aviation George Myers exact cost insurance per member $9 What happens rest money Jim insurance cost per member undetermined went self-insured business tOne no other insurance company world would touch us no choice Currently total claims against us under litigation exceeds net worth answer $9 question would need crystal ball Meet Richard Carole Schneider Marietta Georgia Richard belongs important TTOMA Free Flight Club Atlanta airplane front built exactly free flight Its got funny little wires coming out end wings Richard just stands holding handle must pretty good Control Line model because hie CL Scale FAl Team World Competition Good show Richard.. Danny Littlejohn Corinth Mississippi politely demanding mention club Corinth Skyblazers club recently raised $375 local Muscular Distropby Association leg braces wheel chairs children can get out around important club currently has 11 members since paid dues have right demand anything want snap pictured below picture dont think flying think eating something Thanks report Danny Fred Mulbolland has reported Tampa Florida West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc also affiliated Society Antique Modelers SAM 77 have just finished first ANNUAL FLORIDA WINTER FLY Odessa Fred passed Out 50 trophys 42 contestants 10 States Everybody good time Pictured above Grand Champ Larry Davidson Playboy Junior radio controlled Larry came way East Northport NY attend Freds Tampa Contest Karl Hensel wants remind again attend first annual District V Fun-Fly Meridian Mississippi Also Wayne Thornton wants remind attend Tn-City Cloud Dancers Fly-In June see innocent looking airplane table above? little devil can go 140 miles hour Bill Jordan Bainbridge Georgiaand Manny Sousa Tallahassi Florida quietly talking airplane calming down before goes out screams around pylons has Rossi 40 took snap Greenville South Carolina last Quicky 500 Pylon Race J Barr CD invited last year Ill back year invite again Dont forget what Ive telling you want new 11992 AMA rule book free write Ill mail Sometimes dont listen Joe Pokays transparent covered 1/3 scale clipped wing Tayloreraft Joe now official District V Inspector experimental R/C aircraftwe got couple Joes Tayloreraft weighs 32 pounds powered spark ignition OS-300 Twin magnificent biplane constructed scratch Luther Moore Montgomery Alabama idea bi-plane Thats what said Dennis McKinney kneeling next him took picture Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery flying field Luther club Treasurer club has enviable flying field Out old farmland cow pasture Peace quiet far eye can see Wayne Nelson club President year 1992 lot marriages take place Mississippi Divorce almost unheard-of State thats lot people move See happily married couple Robert Cletia Clanton have just wedding ceremony performed model airplane flying field few minutes before picture snapped couple months ago Cletia made wedding cake decorated little model airplanes farm tools because Robert divides time between flying models farming TnCity Cloud Dancers President Wayne Thornton reported Robert seen flying little plane sky soon after marriage ceremony same day May 1992 105 5 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Asioclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartsszewez 3826 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vera St Gibsonvlle FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Ajhany MS 38652 Karl Hense RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jaclrson 2118 Thoralee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Irgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Bos 337 Daphne AL 36526 Diclr Panon 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmisghanr AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrsa GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Grange Ave Baldndn FL 32234 Len Webster 1000 Sycamore Mandrester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burniu Fields Boo 1063 Srnd4and Rd. Interlachen FL 32145 Telephone 904 664-2517 Elsy Marez 2626 W Nsrthwood Santa Ans CA 92704 L George Steiner 2236 Rsgue River Dr Saaanrento CA 90816 Phone 916 362-1962 Illinois Indiana / KentueSy / Missouri 6 DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidente Ron Ballard Rt5 Box 90 Decatur 1N46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5600 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal tttel 3 Castle Dr RA #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deh&ScottJestice 156 South Franuen Bensennille 1L60100 William Kero 1808121k St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 BillZimmerBox72Varna 1L61375 Frequency coordinator Paul Holsten616 W301h St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 81 65-7121 Fax816584-776 large hole column April want assure usual full pages worth left However some subject matter article removed because felt best interest AMA Id much rather have left column alert problem observed reason am sorry made choice did timing having pull out didnt help either too close deadline create new stuff read Sorry Hmm Maybe did better filling Anyway. dont know what did begin new year spent January 1 doing what like doing best flew Cheetah good friend Phil Ciholas Phil AMA member winner AMA scholarship few years back now employed Cessna aircraft company engineer get spend some time together time comes home visit family course also spend some time model flying group later day newly rebuilt Hots needed testing see can still handle Half club three us showed up fly beautiful day little wind mild temperatures Boy did ever have fun can also report Hots survived am sure enjoyed starting off new year first flights course get reports oftentimes get carried away being first fly club such report came via SIRS RIC Club newsletter read Rick Tackett began flight just before midnight landed just after midnight Did say landed Crashed better term Now question does count first flight considering ill-timed crash Thats controversy SIRS RIC Club have live rest year What think got call Gary Bussell District 6 AVP en Muncie wanted tell about progress made new site said building just about complete Itll short period time before start moving Ill bet just about time read have time would like give Ill bet can use some help Call youd like give some time good cause Per conversation Vince process setting up house group people would like give AMA day two help Are interested Give Vince call AMA HQ Gary chatting told some changes going New Castle flying field visited awhile back after attending Indoor meet making big plans old building used club house hear ye fixed roof rest room water system etc made nice place club Congrats goes out New Castles finest Now can just something about full size strip can land little easier Cheetah Boy rough gear just got back Pasadena CA first EC meeting year marks new beginning yearly travel would like hear you need old VP Out way Im already watching events newsletters Speaking newsletters dont forget Swap shop season Dont forget take along some good stuff sell swap shop go Last year saw real need merchandise several swap shops can spend money no brings anything buy have endless masses goodies demand others What about models hung up forgot about say gave up two-cycle four-cycle hold onto two-cycle engines Bring goodies swap shops point have no goods sell swap shops theres no need swap shops Now terrible thought last council meeting approved plan help clubs purchase flying sites course will start off slowly see plan works club process looking site youre ready make some sacrifices order own own site maybe plan Call Geoff Styles Director Marketing AMA HQ check out PADCOM driving force behind other major land purchase endeavors hat off efforts making purchasing flying sites number project Through efforts owning own flying sites does seem possible us Ive reading more discontent newsletters over purchase Muncie site cant see need site Other being good investment future show place world see can use site leverage helping finance plan mentioned above though members may able use Muncie site may afford opportunity buy site theyve dreamed home So speak badly Muncie site may want take broader look site now hands meets eye fact feel strongly about land acquisition looking second site Califomia As understand site would used lot Muncie site AMA has moving wrong direction could someone tell better way us use funds tie up land use As dues increases some worrying about has no increase Open members some time planned well can tell Weve changed dues amounts some keep increases bay Hopefully thatll help see AMA about raise dues read local clubs newsletter give editor call ask info came Shoot wed like know too have rumors AMA bad financial shape having borrow lot money stay afloat Yep borrowed lot money bank Muncie first phase construction full swing However plenty cash pay good business us borrow money Muncie bank tool good will may want favors future Remember site acquisition program Its back scratchin time folks guess may going overboard trying say think AMA great organization dont want hurt misinformation Ive seen lot lately guy says Im argumentative defend AMA Yep guess hes right plan continue same Im proud AMA us newsletter editor wants know about some rumor hes heard conceming AMA its much better call source find truth has good info put newsletter have fine organization editor has power tell it Misinformation makes extra work us volunteers much happier flying field instead keyboard trying straighten up tale told error defense editors know its toughest thing to come up news club month experience problem month write column would like ask other members AMA help out editors supplying good stuff write about can misinformation will left out Hey lets get another subject caught interest just recently us must face grim reaper sooner later Some clubs try make sure friends loved ones hobby style two examples Ive heard about past month Hank Walker member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association recently passed away after battle Leukemia family moved display some Hanks hobby life around casket during funeral services Included equipment photos etc what read Hank remarkable modeler remarkable family Joe Keim member Converse Flying Eagles RC Club passed away after suffering heart failure Joes family requested Joes club fly model airplane cemetery part funeral rites club looked over situation cemetery able fly model last tribute good friend What struggles read about daily lives its kinda nice see something touching examples pure love friendship ranks families Sometimes tend forget simple loving things life Enough now 106 Model Aviation Yep its February already thinking spring too still have lot nonsummer activities left attend joke building models.HUH Work weather meeting modelers waving flag seems fill hours available However shall build Super Zilch promised Cindy Curtis have appointed Don BentOdd replacement Boyd Bowdish will working parallel remainder year tough hole fill Don has very active Minneapolis area long time will excellent job Gone Flying.Forever Last week lost greatest modelers Detroit Area Jack Josiatas co-owner brother Don Joes Hobby Stores involved auto accident already miss him first meeting World Champs Kenley later visited USA fly Nationals Chicago Jack Pattern judge Midwest RIC Society site out country Sunday morning open-air breakfasts held Jack Marilyn doing cooking Jack full-scale pilot did Texas Tour regularly visits Dearborn store very pleasant good conversation modeling goodies see handle Jack VP District 7 appointed position Contest Board RC helped start servicing business financing scope local clubs owe him debt years support have received Joes starting Jack losiatas Memorial Fund will used modeling along ideas family wishes Send contributions Joes Hobby Center 7845 Wyoming Avenue Dearborn Michigan 48126 published four times year contain plans Swopshops rage shall out until April visiting Minneapolis March 7 Executive Director Mankowski too made trip AMRCC meeting 28 clubs representatives completely saturated doings AMA wished taped know information magazine reading seems low priority Muncie has recognised latest version Rand McNallys maps Next will have sign 1-69 declaring presence National Flying Site Aircraft Sectionals will have icon learn Application forms financial assistance purchasing fields clubs have completed may send look article subject next month have write thing noticcd swop shops has increase CL models kits Sturgis whole table new old kits several models ready built Michigan Exchange clubs still looking outdoor site meantime plans hold CL section Rouge Park same last year Ill give information soon get Table-top Displays have well booked have both need hand-out materials available AMA HQ darned good PR also have video tapes can copy purchase addition AVPs can attend club meeting bring information members Myself try get out much possible during winer months keep warm weather time own flying have host frequency monitors club use have 3 ICOM 7000s hand-held ICOM two channel analyzers Contact frequency Coordinators booking Plenny Bates new editor Indoor News Views passes request mention want publication send him $700 made out INAV 2505 White Eagle TRL SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 newsletter will May 1992 107 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 AssIstant Vice Preuldent Boyd Bowdisti 6410 Glenwood N Goldi PrAnserance Coordinator Joseph M HasS 5394 English Dr Tray Associate Vice PresIdents Don Bentlield 1440 WostMinnehahaAvo St Paul MN 56104 Bsd German Baa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Rustell Knetzger 2625 E Shorowoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Make 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Wutedue IA 50701 Ran Sears 132S Raslyn Puntiac Ml 461154 Frequency CoordInators Weal Bob Stamm 3116 Bayce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 LEast Bert Kelly PD Bas39001 ard Ml 4B239 Ribcrackers gathered annual winter fun fly IflotO ny uan Wamboldt Astro Wings Wisconsin President Steve Bathe committee members present check $1600 Special Olympics chairwoman Chris Reiter Scott Orten photo News Orange Texas Received letter Don Marshall Orange County Radio Control Club letter reads follows fall 1991 Orange County RC Club held special day-long fun fly picnic Orange County Association Retarded Children Eagle Point RC field Orange TX Over forty fliers 39 OCARC clients spent day together participating multitude activities flying demonstrations modelers Orange Port Arthur Beaumont Jasper Sulfur Louisiana picnic lunch provided through generous contributions support local merchants highlight day glider relay race OCARC members participated teams using buddy-box setup evetyone opportunity fly RC model airplane end day OCARC visitors presented prizes certificates participation first annual event friend Dan Marshall Please remember Safety no accident Don tier rhe grime reaper get model dates District 8 meeting fun fly will held Sundance Airport Oklahoma City have set August 1 2 opportunity visit members AMA Headquarters staff Mark contest calendar make plans attend information contact Jim Traw 405/364-8730 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Float Fly 114th Aerosquadron Grapevine will hosting float fly Dallas area May 23 24 1992 site event will Doubletree Hotel Park West lake modelers will flying L-shaped body water gently sloping manicured shorelines surrounding 125-acre lake private adjacent luxurious Doubletree Hotel Any size aircraft can comfortably flown site hotel management very enthusiastic about event has set aside hotel rooms attendees discount rate hotel hoping make largest float flys country information contact Ryan Anderson 313 Sandlewood Lane Euless TX 76039 Tel 817/267-2004 108 Model Aviation Areansas Louisiana New Meuo Oldakoma / Texas 8 DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gaand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Aadraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glean Grosens 10224 Kealee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Dioptay coordinator Karen Hopkios 5515 Oridgenon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators INorthl Joe DoMond 1830 Chew Chase Corrollnon TX 75006 Sounhl Tim Aherrrs 14824 Bear Creek Pass Aootin TX 78737 Some members Orange County RIC club working community service project introduce model aviation members Orange County Association Retarded Children OCARC members Alvin R/C club have designed constructed functional Navy Escort Carrier land take off F-4U Corsair models carrier deck 48 ft long 135 ft wide models Dynaflite model Corsairs operating tail hooks open canopies bomb drops invasion markings Steve Robbins Alvin R/C club indicates models have flown times crash information contact Steve Robbins 7598 Morely St Houston TX 77061 Tel 713/645-9898 get stuff often wonder what will happen wife finds bought another model bidding times hot heavy ease auctions everyone keeps eagle eye out good bargain auctioneers change off time time fellows supplying merchandise always offer variety items shop equipment completely finished airplanes Everyone has great time Kansas News Doe Scraper AVP Hillsdale Lake Flying Field site Wing Tips V Sport Aerobatic Contest September 21st 22nd RC Barnstormers Johnson County host club put another fun-filled competition After two days spirited flying Mr Jerry Cheney walked away Top Gun award highest overall scoring percentage Wing Tips competition held twice year good number Ultimates seen fifth meeting sport aerobatic fliers Participants Kansas Missouri Iowa enjoyed contest along good number spectators RC Barnstornsers Johnson County promote quite variety types RC flying home field Hilldale Lake Contests throughout year include IMAC Sport Aerobatics Scale Aerobatics MOKRA racing Gliding Sailplaning Combat well variety fun-fly events field often serves practice site Heart America Air Show Team well Thanks hard work people like Jeff Nelson Rich Paiva Charles James Phil Mallonee Gordon McWilliams Carl Melin Mike Jim Frickey Bruce Hood Norm Pfeifer Gary Harshman Steve Milam other faithful members club Barnstormers remain active supporter model aviation Kansas City metropolitan area continuing emphasis helping training new fliers good model aviation good club Look another club highlighted next month Colorado News Jefco Auction held February first second billed largest model aviation gatherings District 9 members two-day auction features array models model Well other exciting event day two aftemoon Arvada Club invited out fly field Thanks some generous fellows able fly biplane few trips around patch As flying heard pilot next say landing point diverted biplane right clear landing other plane surprise biplane collided another airplane Wow Talk about excitement Fortunately myself other pilot both planes able land safely photo below shows results missing half elevator Well author survived first mid-air luckily hopes never has another thanks two understanding pilots Bill Barsch Blaise Recca Thanks Arvada Club hospitality Friday January 31 District 9 club officers Denver area involved informal symposium meeting educational rewarding Although billed get-acquainted meeting important ideas presented topics interest discussed first series meetings planned District 9 As VP will contact club representatives listed AMA club roster contact person important link communication chain Please check person time time Wyoming News Casper Airmodelers will holding 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fun Fly May 23 24 Casper Wyoming Contact person Gene Carson CD Chuck Smith AVP Thought month much good worst us equipment Z Comments heard throughout event included much bad best us ill behooves us talk about rest Look equipment need shop neat us airplane just missedI wish would have bidding May 1992 109 rado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming 9 DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlan ND 58421 Days 17011 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tim Bosd7ttl N58thSt Lincoln Nt 68505 Nathan Laicaster 35075 Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W BlstCirArvada CD 80005 Loris Moes 607 8 Van Bottiseas ND 58318 Dos Msden410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 tim Rickitti516SCloidao SisosFalls 5057103 RL Dos Scrapor 9524 Roe Ovorland Park KS 66207 ChuckSmith 220 Colambine Casper WY 82604 Freqoescy Coordinator Stese Mangiss c/s Radio Service Center BiBS Sheridas Deiver Co 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 3031 936-3266 Les Richardson Al Lahti computer maven Larry Bickel Jefco club president Gary Sullivan Looks like some real work gets done Blaise Recca Russ Miller after crash Left right Paul Samaras Nat Lancaster lAvi Colorado Roger Mitchel Jefco Auction council meeting opened general comment around 4 pm unusual idea hut deserves lot merit Too bad Friday afternoon Perhaps few District Ten interested would have present input Shown center picture new council member good friend Russel Miller North Pole Carrington ND replacing good friend great guy Travis McGinnis Travis shown receiving Meritorious Service award president Don Lowe Travis youll missed pictured warmly welcomed new member council Joe Beshar District 2 Joe going real asset AMA District 2 Joe replacing favorite guy good friend John Byrne John always read admired Second District Thoughts shall miss Back council three Howard Crispin Howard has published through AMA book sound have personally used several occasions rescue Flight Sites Good job Howard background top photo above clearly shows attendance interested District 10 AMAers Thank Loren Nicholson Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Al Williamson attendance shown District 10 property acquisition leader Gary Hover Gary presented first potential regional flying site council won overwhelming support its further study Im calling today Open Line Friday am revealing some unhappy campers thoughts District 10 VP following Wayne Hanson Wayne Buds you.. Mr Don Lowe President AMA Dear Sir As model builder flier since 1936 AMA member since NAA wish express displeasure District 10 Vice President Reginald Keyawa First monthly column Model Aviation has little coverage area except state California Most reporting high-tech expensive side hobby instead reports average sport flier Second reading columns constant reference alcohol model flying time admonished him about what called necessities flying radio fuel model brewskies etc returned letter scrawled thanks comments across bottom crowning glory column December 1991 issue Model Aviation described Crows Landing facility California has swimming poo1 adult serving facility providing AMF better known Adult Modification Fluid nerve associate AMA called AMA AMF disgusting know alcohol has no place model field model event mentioned party resulted broken bones people thrown pool time get rid people brag about condone drinking model activities Lets get away situations better yet forbid Cant find VP will work show pictures plain ordinary modelers form backbone AMA God help us man has re-elected District 10 Vice President solution may tear up AMA cardsYours better flying Wayne Hanson 189 B Paseo Sarta Green Valley AZ 85614 Wayne youre absolutely right no high tech stuff column Bob Schlosberg Dear Mr Keyawa Ive member AMA 15 years nowcertainly long time lot longer way RC people travel through hobby Ive member two districts 10 read Model Aviation month try keep reasonably current group people hardly recognize Free Flight find hard understand Ive reading column now since youve installed District 10 VP cant remember youve ever mentioned anything about Free Flightpower rubber scale FFso recent idea imposing fine thats what Ill call $500 District 10 members California fliers can find flying sites unbelievable What makes think people Arizona Hawaii Nevada Utah want donate money Californias problems have plenty flying sites Arizona fine suspect other states well clalm money District 10 somehow think means California little world California RC have attended Free Flight events recent years Mile Square Park course shared RC CL crowd well racketeers unsafe flying hotdog antics Ive appalled look safety RC crowd fly over flight line parked cars over general area flight Ive seen models auger less 20 feet Free Flighter heard story hitting someone realize small number may AMA members insight some RC people thoughtiess antics feeling shared people FF community think should pay extra type good will distributed RC areas Free Flighters need favors some sort compensation community people tell fly model airplanes immediately think fly RC want tell us get lost have explain Im sure sound like angry person am little respect bobby enjoy seeing what others fieldsincluding RC never tire seeing other peoples creations appreciating work true modelers fields since am fairly well accomplished area FF rubber scale balk idea yours would seriously consider withdrawing own AMA membership well wifes would $60 loss AMA over $500 surcharge feeling should reconsider idea persist very least should test waters other states because doubt have same problems California comes flying sites own report Tucson group prime example what understand neighbor involved RC Phoenix area have no problems either RC money Hobby shops magazine advertising respect its much like college football looks like its whole college athletic program people lower echelon still dont like being abused dog top Remembermodeling started Free Flight its making strong revival attested FAC groups NFFS dont think AMA district vice president should ignore group modelers impose mandatory surcharges benefit RC Sincerely Bob Schlosberg Bob thanks letter think thoughts whats wrong world deal ok hell rest Edge - 110 Mo AMAdel Aviation Io Anzona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DisIricI X Vica-Presidenl 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Assaclate Vice Presidents Marc M Karpowicir 570W Center Logan UT 84321 BettySfream3723SnswdenAve Lang Beach CAIIBOB Al Williamson 445 Westhy Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Cuordinatars George Steiner 2238 Roue Riser Dr Sacraments CA 95826 tlayMare26t W Northwoad Santa Ana CA 92704 John Byrne receiving Fellowship award Pres Lowe complaints VPs dont write ahout what EC doing get feedhack district says what see time what want read few less five have indicated desire details column What Executive Council doing Well decided try figure out way can help local clubs huy own flying sites Actually first discussion idea took place shout eight years ago hut put Al carefully gels belicrank assembly put together builder watches intently hold until summer tumed over necessary experts see can make workAnother issue proposed contest license Good ides Suppose have competition license costs say $5 ordinary AMA dues required rule hook events would provide certain things What Well rule hook possibly different format revisions updates funding contest hoard members attend meetings hammer out problems rules funding research applicable contest kinds things providing judges training automatic FAt membership maybe building data base active contestants disciplines allowing better communication participants point its idea Whats opinion Contest time approaches Dont forget Great Oregon EXPO Corvallis April 11 & 12th Should have AMA meeting can talk AVP holding An Executive Council meeting will keep far away SRAC will have Polar Bear Fun Fly field Snohomish Model Airport April 5 will 31st Annual Polar Bear Does make oldest annual contest district Come Skyknights Spring Opener Float Fun Fly OMAS pond April 26 Evergreen Radio Modelers Association ERMA will hold annual Float Plane Fun Fly Sunday April 5 Wenherg State Park Lake Goodwin Essentially take Arlington Airport exit #206 head west 36th NW turn left about 157th St Call John Lein 206/435-0280 information Zillab AKA Volcano Fun Fly will May 16-17 Bens field number 22 best Fun Flys around contest starts Saturday fun starts early arrivals show up Some best flying will take place after dark RVs tents fliers relive old flights contests lot people show up week before contest enloy themselves totally So want have place park better contact Mike Hanratty 413 5 81st Ave Yakima WA 98908 call evenings please 509/966-1092 arent hookups water sanitary facilities site arent going bring RV would appreciate letting know intend show up Dont send money just let know Another event Zillab site Bens Field will Spring Opener sponsored Columbia Basin Big Birds IMAA Ch 167 Dates April 4 & 5 flying will 9 am until dusk will have swap area concessions raffle Its nice field enjoyable place fly will Big l3ird Fly Boeing HAWKS field Kent 12th April Last month pictures Bill Wesphal SRACs Lake Ballinger Fly-In rules arc simple experienced flier fly safely have good time pits crowded fine aircraft flown bunch spectators came foot car bus watch enjoy did happen Several years ago Bill Wesphal Mountlake Terrace Centennial Commission through contact able arrange benefit model air shows Lake Ballinger public modelers response shows enthusiastic came partial waiver city ordinance prohibits model flying public park intemal combustion engines lake Due clubs demonstrated interest affairs community water-based model flying permitted November through middle April specific days lake surrounded homes has golf course north edge Great care taken fly permitted keep away houses golf course some special events such Ballinger 91 August 25th given special waivers last event allowed host club Seattle Radio Acm Club able offer $400 scholarship senior Mountlake Terrace HS plans major math science engineering college/university aeronautic and/or science-math related course community college Bill Westphal rest SRAC members commended superb efforts gaining recognition within Mountlake Terrace community model aviation positive part community activities Al Fernandez told about some classes model aircraft building giving showed some pictures asked copies show classes held Federt Way Boys Girls Club Al said lots help wife Dawn very good kids Dawn built plane own Besides Dawn Bill Darkow Cam Coughtin came couple nights help Als account Most first class spent boys running around room making airplane noises holding airplane parts over heads model Frank Macys Firebaby II design will another class starting late January 92 Hopefully will some girls involved next class Al said couldnt identify individual fledglings included Denny Lawton Tony Lawton Nathanial Barton Christopher Barton Jason Recer Barons Model Club Spokane will have 2nd Annual Ice Breaker Pattem Fly Deer Park May 30/31 Theres room RVs no hook-ups will food beverages available BBQ Saturday night Events include Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Turnaround new IMAA chapter being formed Boise area Big Birds Treasure Valley interested contact L T Lessinger 3105 Lindsay Ave Boise Idaho 83705 208/336-4739 Over Memorial Day weekend Salmon RC Fliers will host annual Fun Salmon Idaho low-key event main idea flying airplanes fun relaxing getting together reasonably large group like same thing can enhance enjoyment Besides Salmon has scenery defies description must see believe May 1992 111 Alaska / Idaho Montana / OreGon Washington 11 DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Distlict Xl Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5031 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760872422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tsm Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bsx 86 Wilder ID 83876 Jerry Hslcsmb 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 810th Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 98516 Dave Mallens 15559 Palentise Ave Seattle WA 96133 Brace Nelson 807 1 Vickshsrg St Spakane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamalti Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave 1 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Freqoency Coordinator Al Watson 138-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 fledglings concentrate engine bellcrank assembly putting finishing touches prior flight group finished aircraft Last shot shows moment truth Will fly course did SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr Big engines big sound levels big problems number members operating big airplanes big engines both AMA Scale events IMAA-type flying rapidly growing sport Its growing because ease flying comes larger aircraft greater visibility wide choice aircraft modeled Most models scale very scale-like appearance activity creates some potential difficulties clubs individuals Foremost among question noise sound pressure levels distances away pilot positions models being flown lack appreciation both concerns Any questions left relative cost safety other technical aspects will leave others time being have need consider first two size model will quite often mean flier has little appreciation distance model covers flight means some question you make wide sweeping split S turnaround Are keeping inside flight boundaries established field fact turning over house project off right extremely important question becomes important look second equation loud point turnaround measured housing area relatively easy find out dB level operate full throttle over bard surface nine feet aircraft assuming sound level flight same ground probably can compute reading neighbors house because can possibly determine viewed pilot position thing can take sound readings property lines question couple considerations flew directly over house question need immediately consider flying manner will permit repeating problem said first step read ambient locality What should expect Typically suburban quiet neighborhood will read low 40 dB range mid50 dB range Ideally would never operate manner would exceed ambient value might extremely difficult alternative keep close value possible greater difference greater chance complaints fly distance might considered greatest under normal flying conditions sound level still much greater ambient have two options can attempt get sound level measured ground much lower can alter flight path order provide greater distance between neighbor choices alternative could complaint subsequent loss flying site Survey On 10-11-12 February 1992 spent days working Don Lowe members RC World Club Orlando Florida doing extensive checking aircraft operation ground flight work done using third octave band analyzer types aircraft ranged powered 40 engines up through 42 large models two reasons members fly large models taking comprehensive look category Over 100 recordings made botth running ground during fly past will take some time correlate data get print interesting will comments should encourage consider better mufflers vibration isolation selection propellers better suited match performance aircraft flying model design same power someone else club will probably have easier go getting proper equipment set up situation will find have need some experimentation getting desired operation next issue will provide some anaiysis data interim thing certainly determined R/C World will very likely have need shift flight path new runway about 30 order guarantee nor flying over some houses After years operation building now taking place progression larger models other factors mean change always easy quite often necessary New equipment Landing Products has working couple years develop propeller larger engines have APC props sizes up through sixteen inches some time have received widespread acceptance around world Working sizes eighteen inches up presents number different equations path taken has manufacture propeller metal huh blades can replaced either order change pitch due damage both blades propeller being offered two three blade styles photo shows complete propeller set blades next month take look large engine operation prop shown 18-10 certainly appear much quieter flight Landing Products located PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 second item new type vibration isolator system being offered sizes wide range engines shown photo typical used engines such Quadra G-38 supposedly up six cubic inches unit comes two different insert materials fabric impregnated type will support heavier loads photo shows half assembled half consists neoprene sheet four metal parts necessary sheet metal screws set plates attaches engine mount other pre-drilled mounting firewall neoprene sheet completely isolates engine airframe manufactured Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Next time Big engines solutions quieter operation Save fields AI -w wv 112 Model Aviation APC Prop blades New type vibration isolator manufactured Art Designs
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
AMAN ws Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 National Publicity Program page 97 Westminster Aero ModeIer Win Governors Award page 97 California Volunteer Teaches Kids About Models page 97 Alabama Education Guide Aviation FAA. page 97 Big Engines Big Problems page 1]] AMA MUSEUM CLOSES AMA Museum has officially closed museum will reopen spring 1993 AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memhers living Reston Virginia area may want form caravan vans station wagons transport some models still Headquarters Muncie Grand Opening weekend June 13-14 caravan probably would leave Reston Friday June 12 youre interested carrying museum model Muncie call office Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters reference library AMA Headquarters remains open AMA FAX NUMBERS AMA now has two Fax numbers membership applications other business inquiries Membership applications should faxed 703 435-0798 other business use 703 435-7236 Use correct Fax number prevent delay processing membership application CLUB SECRETARIES TAKE NOTE chartered club renewal kit should have arrived now Enclosed postage-paid card asked provide AMA latitude longitude flying sites Its important retum cards Headquarters order help AMA build national flying site database RAFFLE TICKETS Dont forget enter AMA Museum Sweepstakes announced April issue Model Aviation could win grand prize one-week stay AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana take part ribboncutting ceremonies during Grand Opening weckend June 13-14 lots other prizes win Over course next three months beginning March AMA will hold monthly drawings valuable modeling merchandise Five winning tickets will drawn last business day month Entry coupons April May issues MA must received no later 500 pm May 28 1992 included grand prize drawing NEW UNDERWRITER AND IMPROVED MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR AMA MEMBERS Academys Accident Death Dismemberment Insurance policy AD&D unique product NO other modeling organization offers its membership important benefit reimburses medical expenses incurred result injury sustained modeling accident coverage provided after members own group health plan pays designed pay benefits up $25000 modest deductible $50 applied accident claim pays directly medical providers doctor facility example protection provided whether started engine field whether bench testing borne During last eight years program has paid total $265643 behalf members benefit easy receive First its necessary notify Academy intent file medical benefits claim form will mailed home along letter instruction directing file benefits primary group health plan Call 703/435-0750 ask extension 272 report accident Primary medical coverage normally provided members employer sponsored employment spouse self-employed individuals may personal medical plan Medicare Medicaid also responsible primary coverage Some members have no personal group health coverage AMAs medical policy will considered primary insurance cases next step after receipt primary payment forward payment documentation itemized bills AMA further processing payment Mrs Acevedo responsible handling medical claim person would speak future pleased inform members January 1 1992 new expanded policy being underwritten Commercial Life Insurance Company pioneer association coverage over 60 years Since change benefits AMA reducing cost per member can now provide additional benefits physical therapy treatment prescription drug reimbursement addition new features policy covers expenses medical services incurred confined bed patient treatment hospital emergency room treatment hospital outpatient program provides such excellent benefit suggest family member already current AMA member should consider joining AMA nothing receive coverage event family member should involved modeling accident benefit has tremendous value easy use will keep out-of-pocket expense minimum BLANCHE STUART SCOTT PIONEER AVIATOR March National Womens History Month celebration Glen H Curtiss Museum Local History conjunction Bath New York chapter Business Professional Womens Association will honor Blanche Stuart Scott Americas first female pilot special month-long photographic exhibition Blanche Scott born Rochester New York 1886 Among accomplishments distinction being first woman travel across United States automobilea feat accomplished 1910 publicity led being approached about idea flying Glenn H Curtiss After training Curtiss Aviation School l-lammondsport New York Blanche Stuart Scott completed solo flight near Keuka Lake September 2 1910 thus became first woman pilot United States went fly exhibition teams including Curtiss group died age 84 Rochester New York January 12 1970 NEW DEADLINE SET FOR COMPETITION LISTINGS want ad run Competition Calendar Non-Flying Events Calendar please note new deadline receipt listing AMA Headquarters copy must received AMA HQ 14th month includes both Sanctioned Non-Flying Events Calendar listings display ads Sanctioned Non-Flying Events May 1992 95 AMAS Executive Council lequivalent Board Direetoral basically composed President Esecutive Vies President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibitity author views may may represent official position AMA Esecutive Council Minutes January 101992 Executive Council Meeting members Executive Council attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeiIl Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Nortliville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA Lance Zellers AIVIA Executive Director Vince Mankowski regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am president chaired meeting Before taking up agenda president initiated introductions presented some awards John Byrne Fellowship Travis McGinnis Meritorious Service Howard Crispin Technical Award APPROVAL MINUTES minutes November 9 1991 executive council meeting unanimously approved written amendments accepted IL PRESIDENTS REPORT president advised AMA will support NSRCAs decision conduct championship Lawrenceville July 1992 Stated would very much like AlVIA become involved technology business Towards end council supported proposal purchase two turbo jet engines currently production France purpose study engines gain understanding new turbo technology engine purchase may taken out presidents budget LII EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP announced will confine 1992 travel within budget mostly trips Reston audit books Reviewed NARs agreements AMA remarked upon fact no longer associated us insurance suggested perhaps new fee structure negotiated NAA whereby NAR would pay share AMAs obligation FAI franchise fee presently make behalf Council did object concept thus EVP will pursue Announced February 3 construction loan Muncie will settled IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Presented 1992 travel schedule Presented review Use Facilities criterion Muncie site accepted slightly modified shall included membership manual Presented review new magazine advertising rate card need aggressive advertising counter competition discussed concluding Council approval increase 92 advertising budget Presented adoption new editorial policy Model Aviation magazine noting previously such comprehensive document did exist moved seconded unanimously carried adopt new editorial policy Model Aviation understood columns contain disparaging text shall evaluated against editorial policy found unacceptable may purchased printed Announced second membership renewal notice would mailed shortly earlier previously Announced two new membership services telephone travel discounts Announced will special issue MA November idea having raffle accepted winner shall cut ribbon Muncie grand opening Requested discussion upon producing video clubs target audience generally acknowledged membership particular clubs will benefit leaming advantages AMA membership confers organization works moved seconded carried authorize production video entitled Am AMA 9 5EVP2NAAI 18749 4 against 61013 V COMMITTEE REPORTS Frequency 1 Bob Underwood indicated items discussion next frequency committee meeting advising result deliberations several action items shall presented during next Council meeting vote 2 Waters suggested requested RCMA AMA consider feasibility assimilating activities RC cars boats no objection engaging preliminary negotiation discussion parties seek such partnership 3 Council authorized buying ten channel analyzers B Bylaws 1 Leader Members moved seconded carried effective date contest directorship will automatically bestow membership status known leader member will separate distinct entities II 2 against 510 understood contest directors received credentials prior passage motion will sent mailing providing opportunity apply membership category leader member 2 Resume Requirement Ref VD Bylaws last paragraph XIII motion 20 contained Nov 9 1991 minutes moved recorded unanimously carried accept national officer resume requirement outline authored chairman resume outline shall incorporated Standing Rule relating Nominating Committee 3 Advisory Committees As clarification Contest Board Procedures document moved recorded unanimously carried contest board advisory committees automatically dissolved conclusion final vote given competition regulations rule proposal cycle Appointment ad hoc committees discretion appropriate contest board chairperson NAA & 6 abstained C PADCOM Chairman Waters led discussion ways means assisting clubs purchasing flying sites Academy maybe able provide letter credit cover portion deposits Waters further remarked based assumptions conmuittec has come up field purchase criteria document will provide evaluation tool candidate selection partnership program moved seconded unanimously carried PADCOM committee given authority arrange club flying site purchase financing Chairman Waters next gave floor Gary Hover made presentation regional site purchase development proposal very detailed twenty-six page protocol accompanied presentation 260 acre site question located district ten Visalia California project manager asked Council approve concept initially assist providing funds accomplish first requirement imposed Califomia Department Fish & Game biological study majority Council members agreed proceed plan authorized PADCOM committee make available up $10000 required studies D Sound previously agreed try stage symposium noise 92 Toledo Show Subsequently has leamed show organizers sympathetic such activity Thus Mr Crispin has volunteered coordinate noise symposium Muncie museum time grand opening E Safety Chairman Hempel advised meeting occurred previous night time speed flyers invited state concems solutions speed safety issue proposals being considered engineering study will reviewed anew Hempel closed stating moratorium some recent decisions may prescribed VI DISTRICT TEN REPORT district ten vice president remarked taken up Headquarters offer transferred patches shirts supply service operation stated financial accounting will delivered shortly VP reminded survey supposed have conducted Califomia area topic splitting state two districts decided survey will handled HQs through club mailing VII CODE OF CONDUCT moved seconded carried adopt Executive Council Code Conduct 9 EVP8594l l72NAA 3 against 3101 1 abstained 6 VIII NATIONALS executive director asked discussion quality events conducted Nationals Should philosophy event cannot run championship quality should canceled run separately firm consensus leave Nationals format serious competition yes also forum will attempt accommodate undoubtedly necessitating times reasonable compromises IX AWARDS motions following awards duly moved seconded unanimously carried 1 Superior Service Wayne Stevenson moved Waters 2 Superior Service Drew Davenport moved Kraffi X NEXT MEETINGS Executive Council April 111992 Reston 1 day Exec C & Nominating Committee July 25 Reston Adjoumed 607 pmMM 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing PROMOTING THE IMAGE full time job AMA marketing department boost effort penetration wonderful world media newspapers radio television retain outside agency get excellent help firm selectedBarton-Gilanelli Philadelphia budget x dollars year cover support get established capable firm Almost businesses large associations work external agency isis good common practice Let tell has well worth cost During 1991 calendar year worked like lions get stories placed publications newspapers Ill name few Wall Street Journal USA Today Air & Space Magazine Boys Lfe Family Travel Log Coast Coast Delta Sky Magazine Motorhome Midwest Living Trailer Life Gfrware News local newspapers Arlington Virginia Las Angeles Times Chicago Tribune hundreds other papers publications between Total circulation of publications stories about Academy AMA Museum sport model aviation appeared exceeded 15821779 Thats whole lot coverage no matter slice latest successes short article Campus Life magazine aimed university students published Carol Stream Illinois can rest assured AMA marketing team wilt continue work hard spread word about model aviation Acceptance sport government private circles has improved Yes know still some outsiders retain kids toys image changing Models movies TV serious community efforts AMA chartered clubs more AMA members taking time present story communities through service clubs youth groups adding up better understanding appreciation model aviation pastime sport National Championships World Championships scheduled summer 1992 will have opportunities accentuate nositive imase non-madeline world Onward upward Westminster Aero Modelers WAM Maryland has continuing club project present aviation programs area schools have also combined Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS joint sessions School teachers speak very highly results efforts youngsters classrooms always enjoy seeing aircraft hearing presentations asking questions become highly motivated School Flight Program has recognized William Donald Schafer Governor Free State citation awarded Westminster Aero Modelers Governor Schafer stated known behalf citizens state recognition impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference lives demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experiences youth Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation citation issued December 1991 Pictured club newsletter holding citation certificates Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman presentation made Steve Pasierb Drug Abuse Commission Soaring Societys annual award dinner member WAM Club received copy citation BASS group recognized previously Governor Schafer Congratulations fine citizens outreach work Makes feel proud associated folks like Sacramento California origin great story reported Sacrameito Sunday Union newspaper Complete some excellent photographs speaks Ernie Johnson 58-year-old special education teacher uses simple model airplanes teach young people everything math tables manual dexterity Kids start knocking door early morning still around gets dark Ernie started teaching 1961 has Rancho Cordova Elementary since 1982 has always loved building flying rubber powered airplanes discovered wonderful tool help kids reach learning goals motivates kids rewarding kits plane parts complete work properly ontime young neighborhood volunteer Ed Coleman assists Ernie Ed got hooked model flight years ago observed Ernie flying models field near home very impressed workmanship patience demonstrated Mr Johnson also manner young people much satisfaction gained type teaching effort because can see direct results kids says young lad bored TV games finding great satisfaction model aircraft Another boy sufferer learning disability knew nothing academic problems now has turned school life around mother could happier girl got involved because wanted positive alternative some other pastimes dozens similar stories dozens kids have through program Johnson keeps year-long tally points kids have earned models flying has annual Emmy Awards Day Prizes range books kits subsidized Bank Ernie Johnson Johnson says valuable lesson kids learn cope failure Starting over after failure crash builds character wish Emie Ed years preparing young people personal futures What better tool could wish see model airplanes future engineers scientists Ernie Johnson developing rewards already great future promises bright kids because personal commitment Alabama Education Curriculum Guide K-3 available teachers need help working young people have just received copy book can obtained through local FAA Federal Aviation Administration education office Prepared published Alabama State Department Education free 260-page book contains three distinct sections first table contents makes very simple teacher select segments suit his/her current goals second section contains seven units classroom activities unit begins valuable information concerning purpose major messages background information vocabulary final section contains Teacher Resource Guide glossary terms flight dictionary speakers guide book listing sources free materials included Most model aviators will agree best time reach young people about careers Grades K-3 during highly impressionable years children form career thoughts some actually go achieve Ask airline pilot first thought about flying will probably tell seven eight years old So want work kids school teacher Grades K3 contact local FAA education office ask Alabama Aerospace Education Guide K-3 Its free think will glad did Ted Hansen Grand Island Nebraska sent full page story Grand Island Independent newspaper six photographs color article gave nice in-depth coverage sport general Teds love aviation particular few years ago suffered fall roof able improve lighten rehabilitation time building flying wheelchair time go trade show am surprised number avid aeromodelers getting through crowd wheelchairs sport really does have appeal available everyone physical problems usually precludes persons being part fun Teds fleet aircraft includes ducted fan biplanes multi-engine planes well-equipped trailer allows him take collection anywhere wishes Nebraska has hosted National Championships three times enjoyed visit because enthusiasm clubs modelers warmth welcome received think spirit folks defeated legislative action aimed severely restricting model aviation state statewide lobbying effort coordinated AMA HQ public hearing attended Lincoln plus resourcefulness local AMA clubs in-person petitions well prepared testimony got nasty bill defeated committee statehouse Thanks another Nebrakan sending recent story next month May 1992 97 - What does AMA Instead getting long discussion subject thought would pass along text letter recently received Tom Kroggel Commander Hying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio AMA Officers reading February issue Model Aviation Ive noticcd lot comments mcmbers insurance AMAs ability help thc kG flicr Instead everyone throwing darts AMA maybe its time hear club 100% bchind AMA things can us am Commander Flying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio club now has 94 active members proud part very active District 3 have flying off closed landfill leased county last II years Just last year EPA found site leaking what call leaching Due health reasons asked close flying site complied EPA possible way contacted AMA help find new flying site AMA buy site club reccive information acquire new site couple weeks sent box full information letters books pamphlets to book finding keeping flying sites also asked received video tape Partnerships no charge club its membership am happy report product support some hard work club have new flying site have worked out lease Sylvania Parks Recreation club always trying promote AMA RC hobby public two mall shows year once again called AMA mall show package Again received carton full information public helps explain what what stand package also free clubs members two airshows year public again AMA very helpful its show teams year club has started winter workshop kids show build teach safety modeling planning introduce program school system again AMA has program help us nut program also free clubs AMA members club doesnt know about programs AMA its up officers find out AMA cant always bold hand can provide tremendous amount support guidance Its up us AMA members officers clubs educate public shout hobby So next time ask What has AMA done lately think about used services AMA has offer would never need ask question Regards Tom Kroggel Commander Flying Tigers k/C Club Obviously AMA insurance provider often get letters nature thanking AMA its help situations helps balance out negative letters receive Something AMA member needs remember YOU AMA own its services assets representatives try best responsive modeling needs manage YOUR resources provide immediate future programs will benefit hobby Howard Crispin work analyzing noise spectrum model aircraft frequency analyzer helps identify noise source ie exhaust propeller etc have previously discussed flying site program effort given high priority have discussed dangers site loss due incompatibility flight operations ttnd neighborhood requirements Noise big reason site loss well overflight adjacent properties Overflight housing people ttttLst Out take place can lead very quick eviction flying activities Noise something AMA has working Recently Howard Crispin Sound Committee Chairman myself members RIC World Flyers spent three full days making noise measurements also made tt video ways means reducing model plane noise acceptable limits covered range RC models sport pattern giant I3ig Bangers bringing confortaance limits club sound specifications video completed will show method testing typical model set-ups required reduce noise video designed helpful clubs have noise problem also clubs want make sure dont have noise problem neighbors taking preventative measures completion will make video available interested clubs Another project slated later year symposium sound reduction held conjunction Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying Facility Muncie Indiana June 13-14 Plan attend cannot attend plan videotape symposium also Contact Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters have flying site problems may surprised helpful can 98 Model Aviation K PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 quarter scale Extra 300 powered Tarton Twin uses threeblade 18 X 11 carbon fibre prop Hideaway Muffler Eric Derns product soft mounts Measures 95 dB ground 91 dB equivalent air Very quiet has unlimited vertical performance 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 ZONE TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-li am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 6 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 report specifically aimed AMA District 10 members attempt explain some rumors misinformation half truths going around Over year ago AMA Executive Council meeting hrought attention EC District 10 Vp overspent budget 1990 significant margin still presenting expense reports large part problem expenditure money seed patch program intended raise money funding District 10 flying site needs process looking over-expenditures learned IRS requires strict control fund raising activities non-profit corporations full accountability activities also required included corporations tax filings subject some laws regarding may sell items what purpose money raised may used first EC meeting 1991 brought subject up EC District 10 VP agreed District 10 VP would provide complete accounting funds along plan replace seed money AMA expense account before further funds would available him Unfortunately found too demanding accomplish hence message mentioned following letter action stop further overdrafts important thing understand what stopped reimbursement money spent WELL beyond Vps budget did large degree concern consultation other officers legal eagles firm consensus authority what did responsibility following letter sent District 10 VP March 19 1991 should self explanatory March 19 1991 Regg Keyawa From Dave Brown Subject District 10 Expense Acct letter confirm earlier telephone conversation informed have frozen further disbursements District 10 accounts until satisfactory accounting and/or reimbursement funds used seed money District Hat T-shirt project made include normal VP acct AVP acct District meeting acct Frequency Coordinator acct also authorized use AMA credit card telephone calling card until matter resolved action forced message sent letter Jim Sears stating No seed money back no accounting until apportionment fair find attitude un-acceptable irresponsible recap VP account ended 1990 deficit of$561045 after starting 1990 $603577 During 1990 spent $1164622 account along entire $250000 District meeting account $81534 $100000 allocated AVP support District Frequency Coordinator account untouched $54545 total expenditures $1496156 offset deficit VP account amounts left AVP Freq Coord accounts over-expenditure still $488034 have repeatedly stated asked about expenditure VP account hats/T-shirts received blessing true BUT received blessing basis its being expenditure WITHIN budget certainly excess budget feeling now WHAT VP uses budget should up VP provided use budget benefits constituents and/or AMA consistent applicable laws As always case laws change often awareness laws change giving blessing expenditure money purpose aware some legal ramifications such expenditures now aware some laws require us report such fund raising activities IRS part tax filing refusal provide us accounting project could jeopardize AMAs standing IRS cannot permit happen true other VPs have run similar programs past nothing has ever said programs has forced VPs budget such deficit warrant review legality As premise expense accounts should proportionate size district have some sympathy position would willing consider REASONABLE apportionment system should decide propose Executive Council Keep mind just because represent people doesnt mean expenses should higher As have said before costs same go speak club 15 members does club 300 Admittedly might have little postage telephone expense would justify slightly expense twice much Redistricting might answer its difficult find suitable boundary divide California Perhaps should consider elevating stature AVPs make better use represent AMA district level population/proportion AVPs coupled small budget might well work authorized AVP per 2000 members would give District 10 15 AVPs District 6 9 AVPs am using numbers comparisons sake budgeted $3000 VP now districts $200 AVP would result District 10 getting $6000 District 6 getting $4800 wouldnt consider Out line am afraid might problem some districts 11 jumps mind Franldy need control expenses VPs through two ways either restrict HOW MUCH can spend leave up to what spend within certain limitsno dancing girls must limit severely WHAT expenses will reimburse feel strongly former better use AMA s money allows VP use whatever particular resources has available save budget items cant get free example VP able travel airline pass shouldnt use ability enable him use budget office equipment/supplies another VP has office well stocked supplies lacks time travel use assets might allow him pay airfares visit clubs etc another has time little other disposal can use budget cover driving expense visit clubs etc ha ha VP can get everything free cost AMA allow him sponsor blowout Hmmmn be dancing girls come district meeting take AVP him EC meeting Give him flexibility operate WITHIN BUDGET Ive gotten too long already letter cant close making statement Any society governed set rules AMA no exception societies method rules can changed again AMA no exception Again societies rules must adhered until changed again AMA no exception must live within rules dont like rules may best change meantime will damned well live within will tolerate attitude feeling above rules will whatever necessary see abide rules suffer whatever consequences deemed appropriate Executive Council last Executive Council meeting asked provide accounting fund raising project before further funds would provided Immediately after meeting sent spite objection check $517426 remainder expenses last year mistake part Vince Since time another $199222 has disbursed combined District 10 account now receive message wont provide accounting until re-appropriate budgets have tried reasonable has obviously failed quote past president refuse see light make feel heat line have frozen accounts sincerely hope will provide AMA full accounting along acceptable reimbursement plan prior April council meeting order get episode behind us go productive subjects letter leads think am mad about half right am really disappointed friend distribution letter intended inform affected need know action Dave Brown AMA Executive Vice President cc AMA Executive Council AMA Accounting Dept AMA District 10 AVPs AMA District 10 Freq Coord April 1991 EC meeting EC passed motion unanimously abstention supported action order close column necessary inform spite repeated insissances such EC District 10 VP has still provided required accounting May 1992 99 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown L AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Reminders * Grand Opening National Flying Site Muncie IndianaJune 13-14 * The National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base MassachusettsJune 20-29 *IMAA Regional Fly-In Muncie SiteJune 20-2 1 *Scale World Championships Muncie SiteAug 22-29 *USOC Host National Free Flight Society Muncie SiteSept 4- 7 new feature months magazine fund raising raffle aeromodeling museum Proceeds will assist development top notch displays museum collection winner will housed site during Grand Opening Flying Facility take part Grand Opening ceremonies AMA receiving positive response aeromodeling industry expect industry displays Grand Opening Scale World Championships AMA members received windshield pass membership kits Please place pass windshield attend Grand Opening car will receive preferred entry free site priority parking closer flying site will festive occasion activities including swap shop area industry display area open flying raffles free barbecue AMA members subject National Flying Site number interesting points wish pass along Academy looking temporary services carpenter craftsman several display cabinets built along several features developed such modular walls etc finish carpenter know looking few months work please contact office Additionally Academy needs help prepare engines electronic equipment models display Museum need craftsmen builders covering specialists master painters metal workers people can assist inventory data input variety other jobs necessary convert rather large ragtag collection first-rate museum presentation interested volunteering services toward efforts week two will housed just stones throw away house owned Academy house furnished has linens kitchenware purchased along land purchase program interested write directly office Two months ago Leader Club program mentioned column now clubs have received chartered club renewal packets use opportunity remind clubs take advantage Leader Club program Qualification forms will mailed out fall Clubs also note postage paid cards recharter kits Please fill out clubs latitude longitude help AMA build national flying site database As end January AMA renewals caught up now meeting goal less five days turnaround time As begin February membership totals 98% last years January totals Answers time time receive questions attempt print answers especially answers interest general membership Yes National Flying Site available AMA members fly Members may fly free until June 15th after members will allowed three free day uses site membership cards will punched dayThereafter will $500 daly charge $2500 charge calendar year Yes site may reserved special interest groups clubs hold national regional events have site use application form available upon request Once group has arranged use site area contest coordinators will notified sanction application may processed exclusive use site arrangements must made least 100 days prior event early notification will provide time inform general membership through pages Model Aviation magazine will restrictions flying during event AMA encourages use site however also feel obligation inform members special event site would preclude open flying Examples some black-out times would Grand Opening no contests allowed weekend IMAA Fly-In USOC Several members have asked copies National Newsletter Cabane Cabane goes AMA Contest Directors National Newsletter mailed AMA charter club newsletter editors newsletter editor wish subscribe National Newsletter Contest Director wish subscribe Cabane subscriptions newsletters available nine issues year National Newsletter two issues Cabane $1000 subscription rate looks pretty positive Academy will soon announce new program/policy concerning joint industry-AMA marketing ventures result efforts would increased market exposure AMA opportunity both increased information flow and/or additional aeromodeling products AMA members Stay tuned last thirty days have thirty very busy ones Travel responsibilities included IMS Show Executive Council meeting Pasadena trip Indiana monthly construction inspection meeting Detroit VP Pete Waters regional modeling counsel trip Northwest Expo Puyallup Washington same weekend President Lowe EVP Brown managed squeeze another Muncie progress check way home addition normal work several meetings held HQ upcoming projects such World Championships Grand Opening NAA Marketing USOC half dozen other major projects Last month hinted may another exclusive magazine discount available AMA members Since have seen copy offer Flying Models magazine should now hands offer Model Airplane News included free copy MAN Buyers Guide offer Flying Models magazine offers both substantial discount subscription rate bonus free choice popular plans hope enjoy working others Waxing Philosophical Because am son immigrant may aware others freedom country constant journey destination am aware freedom USA birthright afforded earned some ancestors ongoing thing requiring constant attention dedication Perhaps sit little upright chair read hear dismissive remarks concerning accomplishments Academy Model Aeronautics potentially dangerous new curriculum AMA has done lot wonderful things now place full focus attention Academy somehow important everyday needs Academy Model Aeronautics national association model builders fliers them thread business out open action take scrutiny everyones input invited important time Alexander Hamilton offered opinion Sir people govern Congress isnt good enough neither whining about Similarly Academy solicits wide range input makes significant part decision-making process voices heard downside doing business public forum leaves AMA much like fish barrel open attacks disgruntled . too good target msss uniquely American phenomena seems growth centrism latest venue moment shall call sporteentrism Perhaps itself misnomer competitor flying models sport being competitor perhaps being true sports flier flier really trying focus recreational hobby flier may huge thought bear mind Separatism opposite diversity Separatism bred sporteentrists seems posit certain amount reinvention remedial history order place entire blame imagined wrongs door Academy profoundly unhistorical process does get locked popular consciousness has charismatic effect negative result seems whatever AMA official actual witness situation has say must now taken suspect utterances mere ascertations centrists now deserve instant credence However casting new light claims must pass same tests else general debate falls actual truth suffers No amount posturing under cloak diversity actual separatism justifies amount therapeutic slanting holds true debate whether continued next page 100 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 CI Cserrecticst Maine Manna aaetts New Hampshire Rhade Iaad / Vermani DISTRICT REPORT IDon Kraftt District VicePresident P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 9346240 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semanian ISOAlien Rd Billerica MA 01821 BabLandry 80 MainSt EsaexJctVT05452 MC McGuttis B Rabinsan St Hauhen ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymauth NH 03264 Ed Thnmpsan 27 E Greenwich AseWest Warwick RI 02893 Bab Wallace 91 Sylvan St Asan CT 06001 Frequency Coardinatar Geare Wilsan 82 FrazierWay Marstans Mills MA 02648 David G Plaseb WO-1 serving Desert Storm helicopter crashed last day operation Iraq killing nine people RIC Aces Cluh going have memorial fund static display following Cluh Newsletter Most aware plans years annual static display will held Portsmouth High School chance cluh sponsor event will provide purpose annual static display other general get together friends admire others work Most people area familiar name WO-l David Plasch gave life rescue mission final day Desert Storm hope Club can accomplish two-fold objective hosting years static display promote model aviation support worthwhile cause scholarship fund presented students will continuing education field aviation properly advertised should able have good turnout public give good show what model aviation about important make sizable contribution scholarship fund event open AMA members would like show public large variety models trainers Scale Prizes will awarded best class determined voting public Admission will contribution scholarship fund proceeds will go fund event held April 25 1992 Mount Washington RC Club following article photograph provided Percy Hill club newsletter editor Mt Washington Valley RC Club north central New Hampshire relatively new AMA charter club just completing second year have 35 active members Most inexperienced fliers fortunately five six experts teaching rest solo club has open 85-acre flying field 300 x 50-ft grass runway pit area parking space field made possible through hard work members included clearing runway pit areas leveling seeding club hosted its first annual open house field Conway NH past August 17 1991 Flying began 10 am continued throughout day demonstration flights both fixed- rotary-wing aircraft 300 spectators came went day saw aerobatics vintage plane flights spot landings dogfights significant hut reparable crash over 40 airplanes 15 Helicopters visiting clubs Connecticut Massachusetts Maine Vermont Another feature open house involved public flying trainer aircraft buddy box manned instructors fee $3 proceeds donated local charity about 35 potential fliers ranging age 9 70 tried hand As soon plane landed dead-stick gassed up took air again enclosed picture shows number club members assembled field prior open house event left front Jim Farrar Charlie Seavey club president Dale Mallett Armand Truchon rear left right Ted Pilkington Carl Wilson Percy Hill Ron Remy Nate Beaulieu Roger Benhart Modeler/model month Charlie Nelson Waco Ctnarlte baa attended numerous contests aircraft hes doing very well airplane modeled after based Halifax Massachusetts Paul Maths Scale airplane drawings have received two volumes drawings produced late Paul Mate books very well done contain about 120 three-views total books available Sunshine House Inc PO Box 2065 Terre Haute IN 47802 phone number 812/232-3076 Executive Director continued previous poge politics business whatever worth value national organization comes finding out what unites us well separates us furthering unity same time discouraging separatism What does mean means Academy functions input functions public debate taking advantage constructive criticism holds debates out open good quite natural Academy discuss issue move decision-making process fact see something print like gives us opportunity respond item make wishes known Having differences opinion healthy thing worthwhile process diversity makes unity strong Yes AMA has elections see politics hassles see part direct input process keeps us members Academy want us go will conclude reemphasizing Separatism opposite diversity May 1992 101 Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligtble 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 New York New Jersey 2 DISTRICT REPORT District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO 09123 George Bess 11 Ma p Ic Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Herbert W Decou B5 Riverside Dr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Jxschkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam Sateler 41 Perry Ave Latbarn NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smitbtjeld Dr Endicent NY 13760 rreqaency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 first opportunity attend enjoy 16th Annual Central NY Model Aircraft Association symposium model show held January 25th state fairgrounds Syracuse NY details will covered elsewhere Model Aviation Geoff Styles AMA HQ can say super show super people recommend attend years come Woody Woodman sent photo taken years Penguin Day says about six years ago Pine Barren Modelers agreed meet fly year January firstregardless weatherand fly snow sleet qualify Club Penguin Hey Woody wheres snow sleet looks like June Heres conclusion Angelo De Fillipos Got Started Quickie 500 Racing Part appeared April issue Model Aviation So Lenny has now spotted rest field 3/4 first lap finally let go assumed position next flier waited light pylon flash could tell Lenny can tum Now want watch Pylon race no better place watch pilot area four planes flying close 90mph some 15 feet off ground never 100 feet away whole lot closer time can hypnotic problem Im supposed concentrating just airplane So about three laps have gone point Lenny feels hes alone out must have passed Out because hasnt heard word yet Slowly can feel myself coming back consciousness somehow find Lennys plane really wasnt hard caller dead last start calling turns sometimes get right tenth lap definite improvement Lenny managed land plane put end what seemed like two hours flying time retrieved plane walk back pits blur laughing hard tears eyes Thankfully now have few minutes compose ourselves try figure out what went wrong can assure nothing wrong equipment just bad case jitters Before long second heat ready begin time things bit relaxed could actually fly lap two five six corrections think both calmed down somewhat completely improved final heat day really what made worthwhile four-plane heat first three four laps still struggling lap five somehow found myself same lap leader next three laps became two-plane race wing-tip wing-tip 20 ft off ground flying unison miscue both planes kits again came second final heat three laps heaven really doesnt matter win lose want hook up another plane course go fast turn left wing-tip wing-tip think Im addicted have uncontrollable urge race trying get people area hooked racing Last summer able get three clubs interested participating plans coming year works hope hold eight nine races season Remember want keep simple inexpensive attract fliers possiblebeginners well experienced racer rules follow Any AMA legal Quickie 500 airplane engines choice Fox K&B 40 prop APC 9 x 65 Fuel provided host club reasons Im putting down paper attract new fliers As can see made just about mistake possible beginning After few races under belts couple practice sessions both Lenny have become respectable still learning So dont think have ace flier top-notch engine man format have set up designed beginner just like Any committee members will willing help get started So dont shy winter get yourself Quickie Ill see field come first thaw knows next summer might Nationals Rena air races information please feel free contact us call ourselves Interstate Pylon Racing Association three clubs involved person contact listed below Lakeland RC Club Angelo DeFilippo 459 Kennedy Blvd Bayonne NJ 07002 Staten Island RC Modelers Warren Schmauch 137 David St Staten Island NY 10308 Jersey Coast Flyers George Schmauch 50 Patton Dr Sayreville NJ 08872 102 Model Aviation outstanding Electric modelers Pittsburgh area George Minear Hmmm.doesnt look like Piper Cub does month received letter Tom Kroggel Flying Tigers R/C club Toledo Ohio Other AMA officers received same letter hope youll read President Lowes AMA News column officers get letters complimenting AMA perhaps dont pass enough along several letters similar Toms have received recently So Im going join bandwagon toot AMAs hom just bit Take look Toms letter club need assistance contact AMA RC Helicoptersare interested may happy hear event will highlight years Helicopter activity will take place District III International Radio Controlled Helicopter Associations Jamboree will held July 11 12 Waynesburg Pennsylvania host club Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners noted its ability produce great events Current plans include mini flying school seminars manufacturers displays flying would like information event IRCHA contact Don Chapman 513/236-8853 Potential new club members present field almost flying session first impression person gets field very lasting welcome sign City Dayton Ohio flying field very neat hospitable could reason great modeling interest area Would appreciate seeing yourself club column send picture black/white preferred color okay brief explanation vice president address top page Try keep picture simple clear uncluttered Highlight clubs activities pictures Model Aviation US Air Force Museum near Dayton Ohio oldest largest military aviation museum world chronological layout tells exciting story aviation development days Wright Brothers Kittyhawk Space Age Exhibits include approximately 200 aircraft missiles plus family oriented historically interesting aeronautical displays Over million visitors around world come Ohio year tour unique free attractionAMA members other districts may interested know museum less three hours Muncie site Photographs displays encouraged model shop premises Free movies shown weekends holidays except Christmas research facility also available youd like information write United States Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson AFL Ohio 45433-65 18 telephone 513/255-3284 month highlight individual modets modelers District III Below Mike Skinbihski displays aircraft local mall show May 1992 103 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 1814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 FletcherAve Donbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 Jatin Hathaway 102 Wosdmere Dr New Stanton PAl 5t72 Jay Mealy 208 WitmorSt Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cran5reek Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weinier 15613 Groendale Ave Maple HIS OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallsnieli Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilssn 4013 Marcy Daytsn OH 45449 Freqeency Coordinator John CeOle 1812 WysminO Ave Fnrty Fort PA 18704 Phase 7171 287-8970 George Wacker built beautiful Nieuport 11 Honors Last month mentioned award presented Baltimore Area Soaring Society Governors Citation Excellence order Governor Schafer Maryland After receiving news passing found out two clubs getting award second club Westminster Aero Modclers also achieved honor through outstanding job did presenting aerospace understanding elementary age school children Westminster Aero Modelers club has active area years As mentioned last month telling about Baltimore Area Soaring Society activity has paid off number ways club Foremost among value excellence public relations involved obtaining flying site has real plus WAM citation printed Carroll County Times follows State Maryland Governor State Maryland Westminster Aero Modelers Greetings known behalf citizens State recognitton ol impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference livesas demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experienecs youth.. Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation given under hand Great Seal State Maryland 17th day December year Lord 1991 s] William Donald Schafer Governor photo shows club members r Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman citation info came Milt Peacock apologize delay two clubs sery closely associated program ask other clubs have similar recognition type activity pass along can let world know contributions model aviation hying Sunday afternoon Activity About ten months ago letter Richard Tremmel asking information regarding radio control fliers Greenville North Carolina area seemed Richard about move I3urbank California area needed info could continue worlds finest sport just received note couple photos Richard has settled nicely North Carolina got acquainted some fliers actively going group Richard joined consisting fifteen members has field silting betwixt tobacco cotton makes no disturbance situation neighbors Richard says couple people club have opened small shop nearby helps supply problems locally Pie number two Richard Tremmel K&13 61powered Goldberg Cub L-4 Assisting getting fliers together transfers locale another things District Vice President can readily helps everyone long run Former District 4 Member spent part week down RC World Orlando Florida doing some work Sound Committee During visit area stopped l3ohs Hobby Shop Now should have familiar ring members mid-Virginia area beyond shop owned Bob Fuiwider Bob known years shop Cary Street Richmond People came far wide deal Bob can recall flier coming way Wallops Island Anyway Bob operated fine shop Orlando also outstanding doubt complete shop might wish visit aspect Bobs shop keeps right up date what oto modeler active flierin fact came Out Wednesday flew Ultimatc few readings Bob active contest circuit arcs flew EC Pattern some Scale also ran contests Richmond Area Radio Control Club years Well sure good see Bob talk awhile passed regards old friends up happen Orlando area 104 Model Aviation Delaware Distnct Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia DISTRICT REPORT H award Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robertt Babura tllOtisOrisoSesern MD 21144 Pliant 4101969-9350 Bob Cliampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newytil News VA 23606 Rick Chuistoph 1348 Comberland Dr Harriooaborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mochaniessille V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Forowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Seotty Moyer 11 Orchard Last Wilmisgton 0111801 Charles Sptar 288 Holly Last Mockosillo NC 27028 Fressency Cssrdlnator Past Yacobseci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevillt NC 28301 Phoot Esoning 1919 488-5986 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 cheeks 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 AviafionPlans Jim Wilkinson Panama City Florida writes read page 34 March Model Aviation George Myers exact cost insurance per member $9 What happens rest money Jim insurance cost per member undetermined went self-insured business tOne no other insurance company world would touch us no choice Currently total claims against us under litigation exceeds net worth answer $9 question would need crystal ball Meet Richard Carole Schneider Marietta Georgia Richard belongs important TTOMA Free Flight Club Atlanta airplane front built exactly free flight Its got funny little wires coming out end wings Richard just stands holding handle must pretty good Control Line model because hie CL Scale FAl Team World Competition Good show Richard.. Danny Littlejohn Corinth Mississippi politely demanding mention club Corinth Skyblazers club recently raised $375 local Muscular Distropby Association leg braces wheel chairs children can get out around important club currently has 11 members since paid dues have right demand anything want snap pictured below picture dont think flying think eating something Thanks report Danny Fred Mulbolland has reported Tampa Florida West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc also affiliated Society Antique Modelers SAM 77 have just finished first ANNUAL FLORIDA WINTER FLY Odessa Fred passed Out 50 trophys 42 contestants 10 States Everybody good time Pictured above Grand Champ Larry Davidson Playboy Junior radio controlled Larry came way East Northport NY attend Freds Tampa Contest Karl Hensel wants remind again attend first annual District V Fun-Fly Meridian Mississippi Also Wayne Thornton wants remind attend Tn-City Cloud Dancers Fly-In June see innocent looking airplane table above? little devil can go 140 miles hour Bill Jordan Bainbridge Georgiaand Manny Sousa Tallahassi Florida quietly talking airplane calming down before goes out screams around pylons has Rossi 40 took snap Greenville South Carolina last Quicky 500 Pylon Race J Barr CD invited last year Ill back year invite again Dont forget what Ive telling you want new 11992 AMA rule book free write Ill mail Sometimes dont listen Joe Pokays transparent covered 1/3 scale clipped wing Tayloreraft Joe now official District V Inspector experimental R/C aircraftwe got couple Joes Tayloreraft weighs 32 pounds powered spark ignition OS-300 Twin magnificent biplane constructed scratch Luther Moore Montgomery Alabama idea bi-plane Thats what said Dennis McKinney kneeling next him took picture Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery flying field Luther club Treasurer club has enviable flying field Out old farmland cow pasture Peace quiet far eye can see Wayne Nelson club President year 1992 lot marriages take place Mississippi Divorce almost unheard-of State thats lot people move See happily married couple Robert Cletia Clanton have just wedding ceremony performed model airplane flying field few minutes before picture snapped couple months ago Cletia made wedding cake decorated little model airplanes farm tools because Robert divides time between flying models farming TnCity Cloud Dancers President Wayne Thornton reported Robert seen flying little plane sky soon after marriage ceremony same day May 1992 105 5 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Asioclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartsszewez 3826 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vera St Gibsonvlle FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Ajhany MS 38652 Karl Hense RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jaclrson 2118 Thoralee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Irgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Bos 337 Daphne AL 36526 Diclr Panon 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmisghanr AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrsa GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Grange Ave Baldndn FL 32234 Len Webster 1000 Sycamore Mandrester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burniu Fields Boo 1063 Srnd4and Rd. Interlachen FL 32145 Telephone 904 664-2517 Elsy Marez 2626 W Nsrthwood Santa Ans CA 92704 L George Steiner 2236 Rsgue River Dr Saaanrento CA 90816 Phone 916 362-1962 Illinois Indiana / KentueSy / Missouri 6 DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidente Ron Ballard Rt5 Box 90 Decatur 1N46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5600 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal tttel 3 Castle Dr RA #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deh&ScottJestice 156 South Franuen Bensennille 1L60100 William Kero 1808121k St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 BillZimmerBox72Varna 1L61375 Frequency coordinator Paul Holsten616 W301h St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 81 65-7121 Fax816584-776 large hole column April want assure usual full pages worth left However some subject matter article removed because felt best interest AMA Id much rather have left column alert problem observed reason am sorry made choice did timing having pull out didnt help either too close deadline create new stuff read Sorry Hmm Maybe did better filling Anyway. dont know what did begin new year spent January 1 doing what like doing best flew Cheetah good friend Phil Ciholas Phil AMA member winner AMA scholarship few years back now employed Cessna aircraft company engineer get spend some time together time comes home visit family course also spend some time model flying group later day newly rebuilt Hots needed testing see can still handle Half club three us showed up fly beautiful day little wind mild temperatures Boy did ever have fun can also report Hots survived am sure enjoyed starting off new year first flights course get reports oftentimes get carried away being first fly club such report came via SIRS RIC Club newsletter read Rick Tackett began flight just before midnight landed just after midnight Did say landed Crashed better term Now question does count first flight considering ill-timed crash Thats controversy SIRS RIC Club have live rest year What think got call Gary Bussell District 6 AVP en Muncie wanted tell about progress made new site said building just about complete Itll short period time before start moving Ill bet just about time read have time would like give Ill bet can use some help Call youd like give some time good cause Per conversation Vince process setting up house group people would like give AMA day two help Are interested Give Vince call AMA HQ Gary chatting told some changes going New Castle flying field visited awhile back after attending Indoor meet making big plans old building used club house hear ye fixed roof rest room water system etc made nice place club Congrats goes out New Castles finest Now can just something about full size strip can land little easier Cheetah Boy rough gear just got back Pasadena CA first EC meeting year marks new beginning yearly travel would like hear you need old VP Out way Im already watching events newsletters Speaking newsletters dont forget Swap shop season Dont forget take along some good stuff sell swap shop go Last year saw real need merchandise several swap shops can spend money no brings anything buy have endless masses goodies demand others What about models hung up forgot about say gave up two-cycle four-cycle hold onto two-cycle engines Bring goodies swap shops point have no goods sell swap shops theres no need swap shops Now terrible thought last council meeting approved plan help clubs purchase flying sites course will start off slowly see plan works club process looking site youre ready make some sacrifices order own own site maybe plan Call Geoff Styles Director Marketing AMA HQ check out PADCOM driving force behind other major land purchase endeavors hat off efforts making purchasing flying sites number project Through efforts owning own flying sites does seem possible us Ive reading more discontent newsletters over purchase Muncie site cant see need site Other being good investment future show place world see can use site leverage helping finance plan mentioned above though members may able use Muncie site may afford opportunity buy site theyve dreamed home So speak badly Muncie site may want take broader look site now hands meets eye fact feel strongly about land acquisition looking second site Califomia As understand site would used lot Muncie site AMA has moving wrong direction could someone tell better way us use funds tie up land use As dues increases some worrying about has no increase Open members some time planned well can tell Weve changed dues amounts some keep increases bay Hopefully thatll help see AMA about raise dues read local clubs newsletter give editor call ask info came Shoot wed like know too have rumors AMA bad financial shape having borrow lot money stay afloat Yep borrowed lot money bank Muncie first phase construction full swing However plenty cash pay good business us borrow money Muncie bank tool good will may want favors future Remember site acquisition program Its back scratchin time folks guess may going overboard trying say think AMA great organization dont want hurt misinformation Ive seen lot lately guy says Im argumentative defend AMA Yep guess hes right plan continue same Im proud AMA us newsletter editor wants know about some rumor hes heard conceming AMA its much better call source find truth has good info put newsletter have fine organization editor has power tell it Misinformation makes extra work us volunteers much happier flying field instead keyboard trying straighten up tale told error defense editors know its toughest thing to come up news club month experience problem month write column would like ask other members AMA help out editors supplying good stuff write about can misinformation will left out Hey lets get another subject caught interest just recently us must face grim reaper sooner later Some clubs try make sure friends loved ones hobby style two examples Ive heard about past month Hank Walker member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association recently passed away after battle Leukemia family moved display some Hanks hobby life around casket during funeral services Included equipment photos etc what read Hank remarkable modeler remarkable family Joe Keim member Converse Flying Eagles RC Club passed away after suffering heart failure Joes family requested Joes club fly model airplane cemetery part funeral rites club looked over situation cemetery able fly model last tribute good friend What struggles read about daily lives its kinda nice see something touching examples pure love friendship ranks families Sometimes tend forget simple loving things life Enough now 106 Model Aviation Yep its February already thinking spring too still have lot nonsummer activities left attend joke building models.HUH Work weather meeting modelers waving flag seems fill hours available However shall build Super Zilch promised Cindy Curtis have appointed Don BentOdd replacement Boyd Bowdish will working parallel remainder year tough hole fill Don has very active Minneapolis area long time will excellent job Gone Flying.Forever Last week lost greatest modelers Detroit Area Jack Josiatas co-owner brother Don Joes Hobby Stores involved auto accident already miss him first meeting World Champs Kenley later visited USA fly Nationals Chicago Jack Pattern judge Midwest RIC Society site out country Sunday morning open-air breakfasts held Jack Marilyn doing cooking Jack full-scale pilot did Texas Tour regularly visits Dearborn store very pleasant good conversation modeling goodies see handle Jack VP District 7 appointed position Contest Board RC helped start servicing business financing scope local clubs owe him debt years support have received Joes starting Jack losiatas Memorial Fund will used modeling along ideas family wishes Send contributions Joes Hobby Center 7845 Wyoming Avenue Dearborn Michigan 48126 published four times year contain plans Swopshops rage shall out until April visiting Minneapolis March 7 Executive Director Mankowski too made trip AMRCC meeting 28 clubs representatives completely saturated doings AMA wished taped know information magazine reading seems low priority Muncie has recognised latest version Rand McNallys maps Next will have sign 1-69 declaring presence National Flying Site Aircraft Sectionals will have icon learn Application forms financial assistance purchasing fields clubs have completed may send look article subject next month have write thing noticcd swop shops has increase CL models kits Sturgis whole table new old kits several models ready built Michigan Exchange clubs still looking outdoor site meantime plans hold CL section Rouge Park same last year Ill give information soon get Table-top Displays have well booked have both need hand-out materials available AMA HQ darned good PR also have video tapes can copy purchase addition AVPs can attend club meeting bring information members Myself try get out much possible during winer months keep warm weather time own flying have host frequency monitors club use have 3 ICOM 7000s hand-held ICOM two channel analyzers Contact frequency Coordinators booking Plenny Bates new editor Indoor News Views passes request mention want publication send him $700 made out INAV 2505 White Eagle TRL SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 newsletter will May 1992 107 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 AssIstant Vice Preuldent Boyd Bowdisti 6410 Glenwood N Goldi PrAnserance Coordinator Joseph M HasS 5394 English Dr Tray Associate Vice PresIdents Don Bentlield 1440 WostMinnehahaAvo St Paul MN 56104 Bsd German Baa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Rustell Knetzger 2625 E Shorowoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Make 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Wutedue IA 50701 Ran Sears 132S Raslyn Puntiac Ml 461154 Frequency CoordInators Weal Bob Stamm 3116 Bayce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 LEast Bert Kelly PD Bas39001 ard Ml 4B239 Ribcrackers gathered annual winter fun fly IflotO ny uan Wamboldt Astro Wings Wisconsin President Steve Bathe committee members present check $1600 Special Olympics chairwoman Chris Reiter Scott Orten photo News Orange Texas Received letter Don Marshall Orange County Radio Control Club letter reads follows fall 1991 Orange County RC Club held special day-long fun fly picnic Orange County Association Retarded Children Eagle Point RC field Orange TX Over forty fliers 39 OCARC clients spent day together participating multitude activities flying demonstrations modelers Orange Port Arthur Beaumont Jasper Sulfur Louisiana picnic lunch provided through generous contributions support local merchants highlight day glider relay race OCARC members participated teams using buddy-box setup evetyone opportunity fly RC model airplane end day OCARC visitors presented prizes certificates participation first annual event friend Dan Marshall Please remember Safety no accident Don tier rhe grime reaper get model dates District 8 meeting fun fly will held Sundance Airport Oklahoma City have set August 1 2 opportunity visit members AMA Headquarters staff Mark contest calendar make plans attend information contact Jim Traw 405/364-8730 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Float Fly 114th Aerosquadron Grapevine will hosting float fly Dallas area May 23 24 1992 site event will Doubletree Hotel Park West lake modelers will flying L-shaped body water gently sloping manicured shorelines surrounding 125-acre lake private adjacent luxurious Doubletree Hotel Any size aircraft can comfortably flown site hotel management very enthusiastic about event has set aside hotel rooms attendees discount rate hotel hoping make largest float flys country information contact Ryan Anderson 313 Sandlewood Lane Euless TX 76039 Tel 817/267-2004 108 Model Aviation Areansas Louisiana New Meuo Oldakoma / Texas 8 DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gaand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Aadraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glean Grosens 10224 Kealee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Dioptay coordinator Karen Hopkios 5515 Oridgenon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators INorthl Joe DoMond 1830 Chew Chase Corrollnon TX 75006 Sounhl Tim Aherrrs 14824 Bear Creek Pass Aootin TX 78737 Some members Orange County RIC club working community service project introduce model aviation members Orange County Association Retarded Children OCARC members Alvin R/C club have designed constructed functional Navy Escort Carrier land take off F-4U Corsair models carrier deck 48 ft long 135 ft wide models Dynaflite model Corsairs operating tail hooks open canopies bomb drops invasion markings Steve Robbins Alvin R/C club indicates models have flown times crash information contact Steve Robbins 7598 Morely St Houston TX 77061 Tel 713/645-9898 get stuff often wonder what will happen wife finds bought another model bidding times hot heavy ease auctions everyone keeps eagle eye out good bargain auctioneers change off time time fellows supplying merchandise always offer variety items shop equipment completely finished airplanes Everyone has great time Kansas News Doe Scraper AVP Hillsdale Lake Flying Field site Wing Tips V Sport Aerobatic Contest September 21st 22nd RC Barnstormers Johnson County host club put another fun-filled competition After two days spirited flying Mr Jerry Cheney walked away Top Gun award highest overall scoring percentage Wing Tips competition held twice year good number Ultimates seen fifth meeting sport aerobatic fliers Participants Kansas Missouri Iowa enjoyed contest along good number spectators RC Barnstornsers Johnson County promote quite variety types RC flying home field Hilldale Lake Contests throughout year include IMAC Sport Aerobatics Scale Aerobatics MOKRA racing Gliding Sailplaning Combat well variety fun-fly events field often serves practice site Heart America Air Show Team well Thanks hard work people like Jeff Nelson Rich Paiva Charles James Phil Mallonee Gordon McWilliams Carl Melin Mike Jim Frickey Bruce Hood Norm Pfeifer Gary Harshman Steve Milam other faithful members club Barnstormers remain active supporter model aviation Kansas City metropolitan area continuing emphasis helping training new fliers good model aviation good club Look another club highlighted next month Colorado News Jefco Auction held February first second billed largest model aviation gatherings District 9 members two-day auction features array models model Well other exciting event day two aftemoon Arvada Club invited out fly field Thanks some generous fellows able fly biplane few trips around patch As flying heard pilot next say landing point diverted biplane right clear landing other plane surprise biplane collided another airplane Wow Talk about excitement Fortunately myself other pilot both planes able land safely photo below shows results missing half elevator Well author survived first mid-air luckily hopes never has another thanks two understanding pilots Bill Barsch Blaise Recca Thanks Arvada Club hospitality Friday January 31 District 9 club officers Denver area involved informal symposium meeting educational rewarding Although billed get-acquainted meeting important ideas presented topics interest discussed first series meetings planned District 9 As VP will contact club representatives listed AMA club roster contact person important link communication chain Please check person time time Wyoming News Casper Airmodelers will holding 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fun Fly May 23 24 Casper Wyoming Contact person Gene Carson CD Chuck Smith AVP Thought month much good worst us equipment Z Comments heard throughout event included much bad best us ill behooves us talk about rest Look equipment need shop neat us airplane just missedI wish would have bidding May 1992 109 rado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming 9 DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlan ND 58421 Days 17011 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tim Bosd7ttl N58thSt Lincoln Nt 68505 Nathan Laicaster 35075 Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W BlstCirArvada CD 80005 Loris Moes 607 8 Van Bottiseas ND 58318 Dos Msden410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 tim Rickitti516SCloidao SisosFalls 5057103 RL Dos Scrapor 9524 Roe Ovorland Park KS 66207 ChuckSmith 220 Colambine Casper WY 82604 Freqoescy Coordinator Stese Mangiss c/s Radio Service Center BiBS Sheridas Deiver Co 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 3031 936-3266 Les Richardson Al Lahti computer maven Larry Bickel Jefco club president Gary Sullivan Looks like some real work gets done Blaise Recca Russ Miller after crash Left right Paul Samaras Nat Lancaster lAvi Colorado Roger Mitchel Jefco Auction council meeting opened general comment around 4 pm unusual idea hut deserves lot merit Too bad Friday afternoon Perhaps few District Ten interested would have present input Shown center picture new council member good friend Russel Miller North Pole Carrington ND replacing good friend great guy Travis McGinnis Travis shown receiving Meritorious Service award president Don Lowe Travis youll missed pictured warmly welcomed new member council Joe Beshar District 2 Joe going real asset AMA District 2 Joe replacing favorite guy good friend John Byrne John always read admired Second District Thoughts shall miss Back council three Howard Crispin Howard has published through AMA book sound have personally used several occasions rescue Flight Sites Good job Howard background top photo above clearly shows attendance interested District 10 AMAers Thank Loren Nicholson Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Al Williamson attendance shown District 10 property acquisition leader Gary Hover Gary presented first potential regional flying site council won overwhelming support its further study Im calling today Open Line Friday am revealing some unhappy campers thoughts District 10 VP following Wayne Hanson Wayne Buds you.. Mr Don Lowe President AMA Dear Sir As model builder flier since 1936 AMA member since NAA wish express displeasure District 10 Vice President Reginald Keyawa First monthly column Model Aviation has little coverage area except state California Most reporting high-tech expensive side hobby instead reports average sport flier Second reading columns constant reference alcohol model flying time admonished him about what called necessities flying radio fuel model brewskies etc returned letter scrawled thanks comments across bottom crowning glory column December 1991 issue Model Aviation described Crows Landing facility California has swimming poo1 adult serving facility providing AMF better known Adult Modification Fluid nerve associate AMA called AMA AMF disgusting know alcohol has no place model field model event mentioned party resulted broken bones people thrown pool time get rid people brag about condone drinking model activities Lets get away situations better yet forbid Cant find VP will work show pictures plain ordinary modelers form backbone AMA God help us man has re-elected District 10 Vice President solution may tear up AMA cardsYours better flying Wayne Hanson 189 B Paseo Sarta Green Valley AZ 85614 Wayne youre absolutely right no high tech stuff column Bob Schlosberg Dear Mr Keyawa Ive member AMA 15 years nowcertainly long time lot longer way RC people travel through hobby Ive member two districts 10 read Model Aviation month try keep reasonably current group people hardly recognize Free Flight find hard understand Ive reading column now since youve installed District 10 VP cant remember youve ever mentioned anything about Free Flightpower rubber scale FFso recent idea imposing fine thats what Ill call $500 District 10 members California fliers can find flying sites unbelievable What makes think people Arizona Hawaii Nevada Utah want donate money Californias problems have plenty flying sites Arizona fine suspect other states well clalm money District 10 somehow think means California little world California RC have attended Free Flight events recent years Mile Square Park course shared RC CL crowd well racketeers unsafe flying hotdog antics Ive appalled look safety RC crowd fly over flight line parked cars over general area flight Ive seen models auger less 20 feet Free Flighter heard story hitting someone realize small number may AMA members insight some RC people thoughtiess antics feeling shared people FF community think should pay extra type good will distributed RC areas Free Flighters need favors some sort compensation community people tell fly model airplanes immediately think fly RC want tell us get lost have explain Im sure sound like angry person am little respect bobby enjoy seeing what others fieldsincluding RC never tire seeing other peoples creations appreciating work true modelers fields since am fairly well accomplished area FF rubber scale balk idea yours would seriously consider withdrawing own AMA membership well wifes would $60 loss AMA over $500 surcharge feeling should reconsider idea persist very least should test waters other states because doubt have same problems California comes flying sites own report Tucson group prime example what understand neighbor involved RC Phoenix area have no problems either RC money Hobby shops magazine advertising respect its much like college football looks like its whole college athletic program people lower echelon still dont like being abused dog top Remembermodeling started Free Flight its making strong revival attested FAC groups NFFS dont think AMA district vice president should ignore group modelers impose mandatory surcharges benefit RC Sincerely Bob Schlosberg Bob thanks letter think thoughts whats wrong world deal ok hell rest Edge - 110 Mo AMAdel Aviation Io Anzona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DisIricI X Vica-Presidenl 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Assaclate Vice Presidents Marc M Karpowicir 570W Center Logan UT 84321 BettySfream3723SnswdenAve Lang Beach CAIIBOB Al Williamson 445 Westhy Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Cuordinatars George Steiner 2238 Roue Riser Dr Sacraments CA 95826 tlayMare26t W Northwoad Santa Ana CA 92704 John Byrne receiving Fellowship award Pres Lowe complaints VPs dont write ahout what EC doing get feedhack district says what see time what want read few less five have indicated desire details column What Executive Council doing Well decided try figure out way can help local clubs huy own flying sites Actually first discussion idea took place shout eight years ago hut put Al carefully gels belicrank assembly put together builder watches intently hold until summer tumed over necessary experts see can make workAnother issue proposed contest license Good ides Suppose have competition license costs say $5 ordinary AMA dues required rule hook events would provide certain things What Well rule hook possibly different format revisions updates funding contest hoard members attend meetings hammer out problems rules funding research applicable contest kinds things providing judges training automatic FAt membership maybe building data base active contestants disciplines allowing better communication participants point its idea Whats opinion Contest time approaches Dont forget Great Oregon EXPO Corvallis April 11 & 12th Should have AMA meeting can talk AVP holding An Executive Council meeting will keep far away SRAC will have Polar Bear Fun Fly field Snohomish Model Airport April 5 will 31st Annual Polar Bear Does make oldest annual contest district Come Skyknights Spring Opener Float Fun Fly OMAS pond April 26 Evergreen Radio Modelers Association ERMA will hold annual Float Plane Fun Fly Sunday April 5 Wenherg State Park Lake Goodwin Essentially take Arlington Airport exit #206 head west 36th NW turn left about 157th St Call John Lein 206/435-0280 information Zillab AKA Volcano Fun Fly will May 16-17 Bens field number 22 best Fun Flys around contest starts Saturday fun starts early arrivals show up Some best flying will take place after dark RVs tents fliers relive old flights contests lot people show up week before contest enloy themselves totally So want have place park better contact Mike Hanratty 413 5 81st Ave Yakima WA 98908 call evenings please 509/966-1092 arent hookups water sanitary facilities site arent going bring RV would appreciate letting know intend show up Dont send money just let know Another event Zillab site Bens Field will Spring Opener sponsored Columbia Basin Big Birds IMAA Ch 167 Dates April 4 & 5 flying will 9 am until dusk will have swap area concessions raffle Its nice field enjoyable place fly will Big l3ird Fly Boeing HAWKS field Kent 12th April Last month pictures Bill Wesphal SRACs Lake Ballinger Fly-In rules arc simple experienced flier fly safely have good time pits crowded fine aircraft flown bunch spectators came foot car bus watch enjoy did happen Several years ago Bill Wesphal Mountlake Terrace Centennial Commission through contact able arrange benefit model air shows Lake Ballinger public modelers response shows enthusiastic came partial waiver city ordinance prohibits model flying public park intemal combustion engines lake Due clubs demonstrated interest affairs community water-based model flying permitted November through middle April specific days lake surrounded homes has golf course north edge Great care taken fly permitted keep away houses golf course some special events such Ballinger 91 August 25th given special waivers last event allowed host club Seattle Radio Acm Club able offer $400 scholarship senior Mountlake Terrace HS plans major math science engineering college/university aeronautic and/or science-math related course community college Bill Westphal rest SRAC members commended superb efforts gaining recognition within Mountlake Terrace community model aviation positive part community activities Al Fernandez told about some classes model aircraft building giving showed some pictures asked copies show classes held Federt Way Boys Girls Club Al said lots help wife Dawn very good kids Dawn built plane own Besides Dawn Bill Darkow Cam Coughtin came couple nights help Als account Most first class spent boys running around room making airplane noises holding airplane parts over heads model Frank Macys Firebaby II design will another class starting late January 92 Hopefully will some girls involved next class Al said couldnt identify individual fledglings included Denny Lawton Tony Lawton Nathanial Barton Christopher Barton Jason Recer Barons Model Club Spokane will have 2nd Annual Ice Breaker Pattem Fly Deer Park May 30/31 Theres room RVs no hook-ups will food beverages available BBQ Saturday night Events include Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Turnaround new IMAA chapter being formed Boise area Big Birds Treasure Valley interested contact L T Lessinger 3105 Lindsay Ave Boise Idaho 83705 208/336-4739 Over Memorial Day weekend Salmon RC Fliers will host annual Fun Salmon Idaho low-key event main idea flying airplanes fun relaxing getting together reasonably large group like same thing can enhance enjoyment Besides Salmon has scenery defies description must see believe May 1992 111 Alaska / Idaho Montana / OreGon Washington 11 DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Distlict Xl Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5031 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760872422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tsm Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bsx 86 Wilder ID 83876 Jerry Hslcsmb 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 810th Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 98516 Dave Mallens 15559 Palentise Ave Seattle WA 96133 Brace Nelson 807 1 Vickshsrg St Spakane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamalti Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave 1 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Freqoency Coordinator Al Watson 138-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 fledglings concentrate engine bellcrank assembly putting finishing touches prior flight group finished aircraft Last shot shows moment truth Will fly course did SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr Big engines big sound levels big problems number members operating big airplanes big engines both AMA Scale events IMAA-type flying rapidly growing sport Its growing because ease flying comes larger aircraft greater visibility wide choice aircraft modeled Most models scale very scale-like appearance activity creates some potential difficulties clubs individuals Foremost among question noise sound pressure levels distances away pilot positions models being flown lack appreciation both concerns Any questions left relative cost safety other technical aspects will leave others time being have need consider first two size model will quite often mean flier has little appreciation distance model covers flight means some question you make wide sweeping split S turnaround Are keeping inside flight boundaries established field fact turning over house project off right extremely important question becomes important look second equation loud point turnaround measured housing area relatively easy find out dB level operate full throttle over bard surface nine feet aircraft assuming sound level flight same ground probably can compute reading neighbors house because can possibly determine viewed pilot position thing can take sound readings property lines question couple considerations flew directly over house question need immediately consider flying manner will permit repeating problem said first step read ambient locality What should expect Typically suburban quiet neighborhood will read low 40 dB range mid50 dB range Ideally would never operate manner would exceed ambient value might extremely difficult alternative keep close value possible greater difference greater chance complaints fly distance might considered greatest under normal flying conditions sound level still much greater ambient have two options can attempt get sound level measured ground much lower can alter flight path order provide greater distance between neighbor choices alternative could complaint subsequent loss flying site Survey On 10-11-12 February 1992 spent days working Don Lowe members RC World Club Orlando Florida doing extensive checking aircraft operation ground flight work done using third octave band analyzer types aircraft ranged powered 40 engines up through 42 large models two reasons members fly large models taking comprehensive look category Over 100 recordings made botth running ground during fly past will take some time correlate data get print interesting will comments should encourage consider better mufflers vibration isolation selection propellers better suited match performance aircraft flying model design same power someone else club will probably have easier go getting proper equipment set up situation will find have need some experimentation getting desired operation next issue will provide some anaiysis data interim thing certainly determined R/C World will very likely have need shift flight path new runway about 30 order guarantee nor flying over some houses After years operation building now taking place progression larger models other factors mean change always easy quite often necessary New equipment Landing Products has working couple years develop propeller larger engines have APC props sizes up through sixteen inches some time have received widespread acceptance around world Working sizes eighteen inches up presents number different equations path taken has manufacture propeller metal huh blades can replaced either order change pitch due damage both blades propeller being offered two three blade styles photo shows complete propeller set blades next month take look large engine operation prop shown 18-10 certainly appear much quieter flight Landing Products located PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 second item new type vibration isolator system being offered sizes wide range engines shown photo typical used engines such Quadra G-38 supposedly up six cubic inches unit comes two different insert materials fabric impregnated type will support heavier loads photo shows half assembled half consists neoprene sheet four metal parts necessary sheet metal screws set plates attaches engine mount other pre-drilled mounting firewall neoprene sheet completely isolates engine airframe manufactured Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Next time Big engines solutions quieter operation Save fields AI -w wv 112 Model Aviation APC Prop blades New type vibration isolator manufactured Art Designs
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
AMAN ws Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 National Publicity Program page 97 Westminster Aero ModeIer Win Governors Award page 97 California Volunteer Teaches Kids About Models page 97 Alabama Education Guide Aviation FAA. page 97 Big Engines Big Problems page 1]] AMA MUSEUM CLOSES AMA Museum has officially closed museum will reopen spring 1993 AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memhers living Reston Virginia area may want form caravan vans station wagons transport some models still Headquarters Muncie Grand Opening weekend June 13-14 caravan probably would leave Reston Friday June 12 youre interested carrying museum model Muncie call office Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters reference library AMA Headquarters remains open AMA FAX NUMBERS AMA now has two Fax numbers membership applications other business inquiries Membership applications should faxed 703 435-0798 other business use 703 435-7236 Use correct Fax number prevent delay processing membership application CLUB SECRETARIES TAKE NOTE chartered club renewal kit should have arrived now Enclosed postage-paid card asked provide AMA latitude longitude flying sites Its important retum cards Headquarters order help AMA build national flying site database RAFFLE TICKETS Dont forget enter AMA Museum Sweepstakes announced April issue Model Aviation could win grand prize one-week stay AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana take part ribboncutting ceremonies during Grand Opening weckend June 13-14 lots other prizes win Over course next three months beginning March AMA will hold monthly drawings valuable modeling merchandise Five winning tickets will drawn last business day month Entry coupons April May issues MA must received no later 500 pm May 28 1992 included grand prize drawing NEW UNDERWRITER AND IMPROVED MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR AMA MEMBERS Academys Accident Death Dismemberment Insurance policy AD&D unique product NO other modeling organization offers its membership important benefit reimburses medical expenses incurred result injury sustained modeling accident coverage provided after members own group health plan pays designed pay benefits up $25000 modest deductible $50 applied accident claim pays directly medical providers doctor facility example protection provided whether started engine field whether bench testing borne During last eight years program has paid total $265643 behalf members benefit easy receive First its necessary notify Academy intent file medical benefits claim form will mailed home along letter instruction directing file benefits primary group health plan Call 703/435-0750 ask extension 272 report accident Primary medical coverage normally provided members employer sponsored employment spouse self-employed individuals may personal medical plan Medicare Medicaid also responsible primary coverage Some members have no personal group health coverage AMAs medical policy will considered primary insurance cases next step after receipt primary payment forward payment documentation itemized bills AMA further processing payment Mrs Acevedo responsible handling medical claim person would speak future pleased inform members January 1 1992 new expanded policy being underwritten Commercial Life Insurance Company pioneer association coverage over 60 years Since change benefits AMA reducing cost per member can now provide additional benefits physical therapy treatment prescription drug reimbursement addition new features policy covers expenses medical services incurred confined bed patient treatment hospital emergency room treatment hospital outpatient program provides such excellent benefit suggest family member already current AMA member should consider joining AMA nothing receive coverage event family member should involved modeling accident benefit has tremendous value easy use will keep out-of-pocket expense minimum BLANCHE STUART SCOTT PIONEER AVIATOR March National Womens History Month celebration Glen H Curtiss Museum Local History conjunction Bath New York chapter Business Professional Womens Association will honor Blanche Stuart Scott Americas first female pilot special month-long photographic exhibition Blanche Scott born Rochester New York 1886 Among accomplishments distinction being first woman travel across United States automobilea feat accomplished 1910 publicity led being approached about idea flying Glenn H Curtiss After training Curtiss Aviation School l-lammondsport New York Blanche Stuart Scott completed solo flight near Keuka Lake September 2 1910 thus became first woman pilot United States went fly exhibition teams including Curtiss group died age 84 Rochester New York January 12 1970 NEW DEADLINE SET FOR COMPETITION LISTINGS want ad run Competition Calendar Non-Flying Events Calendar please note new deadline receipt listing AMA Headquarters copy must received AMA HQ 14th month includes both Sanctioned Non-Flying Events Calendar listings display ads Sanctioned Non-Flying Events May 1992 95 AMAS Executive Council lequivalent Board Direetoral basically composed President Esecutive Vies President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibitity author views may may represent official position AMA Esecutive Council Minutes January 101992 Executive Council Meeting members Executive Council attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeiIl Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Nortliville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA Lance Zellers AIVIA Executive Director Vince Mankowski regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am president chaired meeting Before taking up agenda president initiated introductions presented some awards John Byrne Fellowship Travis McGinnis Meritorious Service Howard Crispin Technical Award APPROVAL MINUTES minutes November 9 1991 executive council meeting unanimously approved written amendments accepted IL PRESIDENTS REPORT president advised AMA will support NSRCAs decision conduct championship Lawrenceville July 1992 Stated would very much like AlVIA become involved technology business Towards end council supported proposal purchase two turbo jet engines currently production France purpose study engines gain understanding new turbo technology engine purchase may taken out presidents budget LII EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP announced will confine 1992 travel within budget mostly trips Reston audit books Reviewed NARs agreements AMA remarked upon fact no longer associated us insurance suggested perhaps new fee structure negotiated NAA whereby NAR would pay share AMAs obligation FAI franchise fee presently make behalf Council did object concept thus EVP will pursue Announced February 3 construction loan Muncie will settled IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Presented 1992 travel schedule Presented review Use Facilities criterion Muncie site accepted slightly modified shall included membership manual Presented review new magazine advertising rate card need aggressive advertising counter competition discussed concluding Council approval increase 92 advertising budget Presented adoption new editorial policy Model Aviation magazine noting previously such comprehensive document did exist moved seconded unanimously carried adopt new editorial policy Model Aviation understood columns contain disparaging text shall evaluated against editorial policy found unacceptable may purchased printed Announced second membership renewal notice would mailed shortly earlier previously Announced two new membership services telephone travel discounts Announced will special issue MA November idea having raffle accepted winner shall cut ribbon Muncie grand opening Requested discussion upon producing video clubs target audience generally acknowledged membership particular clubs will benefit leaming advantages AMA membership confers organization works moved seconded carried authorize production video entitled Am AMA 9 5EVP2NAAI 18749 4 against 61013 V COMMITTEE REPORTS Frequency 1 Bob Underwood indicated items discussion next frequency committee meeting advising result deliberations several action items shall presented during next Council meeting vote 2 Waters suggested requested RCMA AMA consider feasibility assimilating activities RC cars boats no objection engaging preliminary negotiation discussion parties seek such partnership 3 Council authorized buying ten channel analyzers B Bylaws 1 Leader Members moved seconded carried effective date contest directorship will automatically bestow membership status known leader member will separate distinct entities II 2 against 510 understood contest directors received credentials prior passage motion will sent mailing providing opportunity apply membership category leader member 2 Resume Requirement Ref VD Bylaws last paragraph XIII motion 20 contained Nov 9 1991 minutes moved recorded unanimously carried accept national officer resume requirement outline authored chairman resume outline shall incorporated Standing Rule relating Nominating Committee 3 Advisory Committees As clarification Contest Board Procedures document moved recorded unanimously carried contest board advisory committees automatically dissolved conclusion final vote given competition regulations rule proposal cycle Appointment ad hoc committees discretion appropriate contest board chairperson NAA & 6 abstained C PADCOM Chairman Waters led discussion ways means assisting clubs purchasing flying sites Academy maybe able provide letter credit cover portion deposits Waters further remarked based assumptions conmuittec has come up field purchase criteria document will provide evaluation tool candidate selection partnership program moved seconded unanimously carried PADCOM committee given authority arrange club flying site purchase financing Chairman Waters next gave floor Gary Hover made presentation regional site purchase development proposal very detailed twenty-six page protocol accompanied presentation 260 acre site question located district ten Visalia California project manager asked Council approve concept initially assist providing funds accomplish first requirement imposed Califomia Department Fish & Game biological study majority Council members agreed proceed plan authorized PADCOM committee make available up $10000 required studies D Sound previously agreed try stage symposium noise 92 Toledo Show Subsequently has leamed show organizers sympathetic such activity Thus Mr Crispin has volunteered coordinate noise symposium Muncie museum time grand opening E Safety Chairman Hempel advised meeting occurred previous night time speed flyers invited state concems solutions speed safety issue proposals being considered engineering study will reviewed anew Hempel closed stating moratorium some recent decisions may prescribed VI DISTRICT TEN REPORT district ten vice president remarked taken up Headquarters offer transferred patches shirts supply service operation stated financial accounting will delivered shortly VP reminded survey supposed have conducted Califomia area topic splitting state two districts decided survey will handled HQs through club mailing VII CODE OF CONDUCT moved seconded carried adopt Executive Council Code Conduct 9 EVP8594l l72NAA 3 against 3101 1 abstained 6 VIII NATIONALS executive director asked discussion quality events conducted Nationals Should philosophy event cannot run championship quality should canceled run separately firm consensus leave Nationals format serious competition yes also forum will attempt accommodate undoubtedly necessitating times reasonable compromises IX AWARDS motions following awards duly moved seconded unanimously carried 1 Superior Service Wayne Stevenson moved Waters 2 Superior Service Drew Davenport moved Kraffi X NEXT MEETINGS Executive Council April 111992 Reston 1 day Exec C & Nominating Committee July 25 Reston Adjoumed 607 pmMM 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing PROMOTING THE IMAGE full time job AMA marketing department boost effort penetration wonderful world media newspapers radio television retain outside agency get excellent help firm selectedBarton-Gilanelli Philadelphia budget x dollars year cover support get established capable firm Almost businesses large associations work external agency isis good common practice Let tell has well worth cost During 1991 calendar year worked like lions get stories placed publications newspapers Ill name few Wall Street Journal USA Today Air & Space Magazine Boys Lfe Family Travel Log Coast Coast Delta Sky Magazine Motorhome Midwest Living Trailer Life Gfrware News local newspapers Arlington Virginia Las Angeles Times Chicago Tribune hundreds other papers publications between Total circulation of publications stories about Academy AMA Museum sport model aviation appeared exceeded 15821779 Thats whole lot coverage no matter slice latest successes short article Campus Life magazine aimed university students published Carol Stream Illinois can rest assured AMA marketing team wilt continue work hard spread word about model aviation Acceptance sport government private circles has improved Yes know still some outsiders retain kids toys image changing Models movies TV serious community efforts AMA chartered clubs more AMA members taking time present story communities through service clubs youth groups adding up better understanding appreciation model aviation pastime sport National Championships World Championships scheduled summer 1992 will have opportunities accentuate nositive imase non-madeline world Onward upward Westminster Aero Modelers WAM Maryland has continuing club project present aviation programs area schools have also combined Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS joint sessions School teachers speak very highly results efforts youngsters classrooms always enjoy seeing aircraft hearing presentations asking questions become highly motivated School Flight Program has recognized William Donald Schafer Governor Free State citation awarded Westminster Aero Modelers Governor Schafer stated known behalf citizens state recognition impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference lives demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experiences youth Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation citation issued December 1991 Pictured club newsletter holding citation certificates Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman presentation made Steve Pasierb Drug Abuse Commission Soaring Societys annual award dinner member WAM Club received copy citation BASS group recognized previously Governor Schafer Congratulations fine citizens outreach work Makes feel proud associated folks like Sacramento California origin great story reported Sacrameito Sunday Union newspaper Complete some excellent photographs speaks Ernie Johnson 58-year-old special education teacher uses simple model airplanes teach young people everything math tables manual dexterity Kids start knocking door early morning still around gets dark Ernie started teaching 1961 has Rancho Cordova Elementary since 1982 has always loved building flying rubber powered airplanes discovered wonderful tool help kids reach learning goals motivates kids rewarding kits plane parts complete work properly ontime young neighborhood volunteer Ed Coleman assists Ernie Ed got hooked model flight years ago observed Ernie flying models field near home very impressed workmanship patience demonstrated Mr Johnson also manner young people much satisfaction gained type teaching effort because can see direct results kids says young lad bored TV games finding great satisfaction model aircraft Another boy sufferer learning disability knew nothing academic problems now has turned school life around mother could happier girl got involved because wanted positive alternative some other pastimes dozens similar stories dozens kids have through program Johnson keeps year-long tally points kids have earned models flying has annual Emmy Awards Day Prizes range books kits subsidized Bank Ernie Johnson Johnson says valuable lesson kids learn cope failure Starting over after failure crash builds character wish Emie Ed years preparing young people personal futures What better tool could wish see model airplanes future engineers scientists Ernie Johnson developing rewards already great future promises bright kids because personal commitment Alabama Education Curriculum Guide K-3 available teachers need help working young people have just received copy book can obtained through local FAA Federal Aviation Administration education office Prepared published Alabama State Department Education free 260-page book contains three distinct sections first table contents makes very simple teacher select segments suit his/her current goals second section contains seven units classroom activities unit begins valuable information concerning purpose major messages background information vocabulary final section contains Teacher Resource Guide glossary terms flight dictionary speakers guide book listing sources free materials included Most model aviators will agree best time reach young people about careers Grades K-3 during highly impressionable years children form career thoughts some actually go achieve Ask airline pilot first thought about flying will probably tell seven eight years old So want work kids school teacher Grades K3 contact local FAA education office ask Alabama Aerospace Education Guide K-3 Its free think will glad did Ted Hansen Grand Island Nebraska sent full page story Grand Island Independent newspaper six photographs color article gave nice in-depth coverage sport general Teds love aviation particular few years ago suffered fall roof able improve lighten rehabilitation time building flying wheelchair time go trade show am surprised number avid aeromodelers getting through crowd wheelchairs sport really does have appeal available everyone physical problems usually precludes persons being part fun Teds fleet aircraft includes ducted fan biplanes multi-engine planes well-equipped trailer allows him take collection anywhere wishes Nebraska has hosted National Championships three times enjoyed visit because enthusiasm clubs modelers warmth welcome received think spirit folks defeated legislative action aimed severely restricting model aviation state statewide lobbying effort coordinated AMA HQ public hearing attended Lincoln plus resourcefulness local AMA clubs in-person petitions well prepared testimony got nasty bill defeated committee statehouse Thanks another Nebrakan sending recent story next month May 1992 97 - What does AMA Instead getting long discussion subject thought would pass along text letter recently received Tom Kroggel Commander Hying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio AMA Officers reading February issue Model Aviation Ive noticcd lot comments mcmbers insurance AMAs ability help thc kG flicr Instead everyone throwing darts AMA maybe its time hear club 100% bchind AMA things can us am Commander Flying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio club now has 94 active members proud part very active District 3 have flying off closed landfill leased county last II years Just last year EPA found site leaking what call leaching Due health reasons asked close flying site complied EPA possible way contacted AMA help find new flying site AMA buy site club reccive information acquire new site couple weeks sent box full information letters books pamphlets to book finding keeping flying sites also asked received video tape Partnerships no charge club its membership am happy report product support some hard work club have new flying site have worked out lease Sylvania Parks Recreation club always trying promote AMA RC hobby public two mall shows year once again called AMA mall show package Again received carton full information public helps explain what what stand package also free clubs members two airshows year public again AMA very helpful its show teams year club has started winter workshop kids show build teach safety modeling planning introduce program school system again AMA has program help us nut program also free clubs AMA members club doesnt know about programs AMA its up officers find out AMA cant always bold hand can provide tremendous amount support guidance Its up us AMA members officers clubs educate public shout hobby So next time ask What has AMA done lately think about used services AMA has offer would never need ask question Regards Tom Kroggel Commander Flying Tigers k/C Club Obviously AMA insurance provider often get letters nature thanking AMA its help situations helps balance out negative letters receive Something AMA member needs remember YOU AMA own its services assets representatives try best responsive modeling needs manage YOUR resources provide immediate future programs will benefit hobby Howard Crispin work analyzing noise spectrum model aircraft frequency analyzer helps identify noise source ie exhaust propeller etc have previously discussed flying site program effort given high priority have discussed dangers site loss due incompatibility flight operations ttnd neighborhood requirements Noise big reason site loss well overflight adjacent properties Overflight housing people ttttLst Out take place can lead very quick eviction flying activities Noise something AMA has working Recently Howard Crispin Sound Committee Chairman myself members RIC World Flyers spent three full days making noise measurements also made tt video ways means reducing model plane noise acceptable limits covered range RC models sport pattern giant I3ig Bangers bringing confortaance limits club sound specifications video completed will show method testing typical model set-ups required reduce noise video designed helpful clubs have noise problem also clubs want make sure dont have noise problem neighbors taking preventative measures completion will make video available interested clubs Another project slated later year symposium sound reduction held conjunction Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying Facility Muncie Indiana June 13-14 Plan attend cannot attend plan videotape symposium also Contact Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters have flying site problems may surprised helpful can 98 Model Aviation K PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 quarter scale Extra 300 powered Tarton Twin uses threeblade 18 X 11 carbon fibre prop Hideaway Muffler Eric Derns product soft mounts Measures 95 dB ground 91 dB equivalent air Very quiet has unlimited vertical performance 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 ZONE TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-li am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 6 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 report specifically aimed AMA District 10 members attempt explain some rumors misinformation half truths going around Over year ago AMA Executive Council meeting hrought attention EC District 10 Vp overspent budget 1990 significant margin still presenting expense reports large part problem expenditure money seed patch program intended raise money funding District 10 flying site needs process looking over-expenditures learned IRS requires strict control fund raising activities non-profit corporations full accountability activities also required included corporations tax filings subject some laws regarding may sell items what purpose money raised may used first EC meeting 1991 brought subject up EC District 10 VP agreed District 10 VP would provide complete accounting funds along plan replace seed money AMA expense account before further funds would available him Unfortunately found too demanding accomplish hence message mentioned following letter action stop further overdrafts important thing understand what stopped reimbursement money spent WELL beyond Vps budget did large degree concern consultation other officers legal eagles firm consensus authority what did responsibility following letter sent District 10 VP March 19 1991 should self explanatory March 19 1991 Regg Keyawa From Dave Brown Subject District 10 Expense Acct letter confirm earlier telephone conversation informed have frozen further disbursements District 10 accounts until satisfactory accounting and/or reimbursement funds used seed money District Hat T-shirt project made include normal VP acct AVP acct District meeting acct Frequency Coordinator acct also authorized use AMA credit card telephone calling card until matter resolved action forced message sent letter Jim Sears stating No seed money back no accounting until apportionment fair find attitude un-acceptable irresponsible recap VP account ended 1990 deficit of$561045 after starting 1990 $603577 During 1990 spent $1164622 account along entire $250000 District meeting account $81534 $100000 allocated AVP support District Frequency Coordinator account untouched $54545 total expenditures $1496156 offset deficit VP account amounts left AVP Freq Coord accounts over-expenditure still $488034 have repeatedly stated asked about expenditure VP account hats/T-shirts received blessing true BUT received blessing basis its being expenditure WITHIN budget certainly excess budget feeling now WHAT VP uses budget should up VP provided use budget benefits constituents and/or AMA consistent applicable laws As always case laws change often awareness laws change giving blessing expenditure money purpose aware some legal ramifications such expenditures now aware some laws require us report such fund raising activities IRS part tax filing refusal provide us accounting project could jeopardize AMAs standing IRS cannot permit happen true other VPs have run similar programs past nothing has ever said programs has forced VPs budget such deficit warrant review legality As premise expense accounts should proportionate size district have some sympathy position would willing consider REASONABLE apportionment system should decide propose Executive Council Keep mind just because represent people doesnt mean expenses should higher As have said before costs same go speak club 15 members does club 300 Admittedly might have little postage telephone expense would justify slightly expense twice much Redistricting might answer its difficult find suitable boundary divide California Perhaps should consider elevating stature AVPs make better use represent AMA district level population/proportion AVPs coupled small budget might well work authorized AVP per 2000 members would give District 10 15 AVPs District 6 9 AVPs am using numbers comparisons sake budgeted $3000 VP now districts $200 AVP would result District 10 getting $6000 District 6 getting $4800 wouldnt consider Out line am afraid might problem some districts 11 jumps mind Franldy need control expenses VPs through two ways either restrict HOW MUCH can spend leave up to what spend within certain limitsno dancing girls must limit severely WHAT expenses will reimburse feel strongly former better use AMA s money allows VP use whatever particular resources has available save budget items cant get free example VP able travel airline pass shouldnt use ability enable him use budget office equipment/supplies another VP has office well stocked supplies lacks time travel use assets might allow him pay airfares visit clubs etc another has time little other disposal can use budget cover driving expense visit clubs etc ha ha VP can get everything free cost AMA allow him sponsor blowout Hmmmn be dancing girls come district meeting take AVP him EC meeting Give him flexibility operate WITHIN BUDGET Ive gotten too long already letter cant close making statement Any society governed set rules AMA no exception societies method rules can changed again AMA no exception Again societies rules must adhered until changed again AMA no exception must live within rules dont like rules may best change meantime will damned well live within will tolerate attitude feeling above rules will whatever necessary see abide rules suffer whatever consequences deemed appropriate Executive Council last Executive Council meeting asked provide accounting fund raising project before further funds would provided Immediately after meeting sent spite objection check $517426 remainder expenses last year mistake part Vince Since time another $199222 has disbursed combined District 10 account now receive message wont provide accounting until re-appropriate budgets have tried reasonable has obviously failed quote past president refuse see light make feel heat line have frozen accounts sincerely hope will provide AMA full accounting along acceptable reimbursement plan prior April council meeting order get episode behind us go productive subjects letter leads think am mad about half right am really disappointed friend distribution letter intended inform affected need know action Dave Brown AMA Executive Vice President cc AMA Executive Council AMA Accounting Dept AMA District 10 AVPs AMA District 10 Freq Coord April 1991 EC meeting EC passed motion unanimously abstention supported action order close column necessary inform spite repeated insissances such EC District 10 VP has still provided required accounting May 1992 99 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown L AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Reminders * Grand Opening National Flying Site Muncie IndianaJune 13-14 * The National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base MassachusettsJune 20-29 *IMAA Regional Fly-In Muncie SiteJune 20-2 1 *Scale World Championships Muncie SiteAug 22-29 *USOC Host National Free Flight Society Muncie SiteSept 4- 7 new feature months magazine fund raising raffle aeromodeling museum Proceeds will assist development top notch displays museum collection winner will housed site during Grand Opening Flying Facility take part Grand Opening ceremonies AMA receiving positive response aeromodeling industry expect industry displays Grand Opening Scale World Championships AMA members received windshield pass membership kits Please place pass windshield attend Grand Opening car will receive preferred entry free site priority parking closer flying site will festive occasion activities including swap shop area industry display area open flying raffles free barbecue AMA members subject National Flying Site number interesting points wish pass along Academy looking temporary services carpenter craftsman several display cabinets built along several features developed such modular walls etc finish carpenter know looking few months work please contact office Additionally Academy needs help prepare engines electronic equipment models display Museum need craftsmen builders covering specialists master painters metal workers people can assist inventory data input variety other jobs necessary convert rather large ragtag collection first-rate museum presentation interested volunteering services toward efforts week two will housed just stones throw away house owned Academy house furnished has linens kitchenware purchased along land purchase program interested write directly office Two months ago Leader Club program mentioned column now clubs have received chartered club renewal packets use opportunity remind clubs take advantage Leader Club program Qualification forms will mailed out fall Clubs also note postage paid cards recharter kits Please fill out clubs latitude longitude help AMA build national flying site database As end January AMA renewals caught up now meeting goal less five days turnaround time As begin February membership totals 98% last years January totals Answers time time receive questions attempt print answers especially answers interest general membership Yes National Flying Site available AMA members fly Members may fly free until June 15th after members will allowed three free day uses site membership cards will punched dayThereafter will $500 daly charge $2500 charge calendar year Yes site may reserved special interest groups clubs hold national regional events have site use application form available upon request Once group has arranged use site area contest coordinators will notified sanction application may processed exclusive use site arrangements must made least 100 days prior event early notification will provide time inform general membership through pages Model Aviation magazine will restrictions flying during event AMA encourages use site however also feel obligation inform members special event site would preclude open flying Examples some black-out times would Grand Opening no contests allowed weekend IMAA Fly-In USOC Several members have asked copies National Newsletter Cabane Cabane goes AMA Contest Directors National Newsletter mailed AMA charter club newsletter editors newsletter editor wish subscribe National Newsletter Contest Director wish subscribe Cabane subscriptions newsletters available nine issues year National Newsletter two issues Cabane $1000 subscription rate looks pretty positive Academy will soon announce new program/policy concerning joint industry-AMA marketing ventures result efforts would increased market exposure AMA opportunity both increased information flow and/or additional aeromodeling products AMA members Stay tuned last thirty days have thirty very busy ones Travel responsibilities included IMS Show Executive Council meeting Pasadena trip Indiana monthly construction inspection meeting Detroit VP Pete Waters regional modeling counsel trip Northwest Expo Puyallup Washington same weekend President Lowe EVP Brown managed squeeze another Muncie progress check way home addition normal work several meetings held HQ upcoming projects such World Championships Grand Opening NAA Marketing USOC half dozen other major projects Last month hinted may another exclusive magazine discount available AMA members Since have seen copy offer Flying Models magazine should now hands offer Model Airplane News included free copy MAN Buyers Guide offer Flying Models magazine offers both substantial discount subscription rate bonus free choice popular plans hope enjoy working others Waxing Philosophical Because am son immigrant may aware others freedom country constant journey destination am aware freedom USA birthright afforded earned some ancestors ongoing thing requiring constant attention dedication Perhaps sit little upright chair read hear dismissive remarks concerning accomplishments Academy Model Aeronautics potentially dangerous new curriculum AMA has done lot wonderful things now place full focus attention Academy somehow important everyday needs Academy Model Aeronautics national association model builders fliers them thread business out open action take scrutiny everyones input invited important time Alexander Hamilton offered opinion Sir people govern Congress isnt good enough neither whining about Similarly Academy solicits wide range input makes significant part decision-making process voices heard downside doing business public forum leaves AMA much like fish barrel open attacks disgruntled . too good target msss uniquely American phenomena seems growth centrism latest venue moment shall call sporteentrism Perhaps itself misnomer competitor flying models sport being competitor perhaps being true sports flier flier really trying focus recreational hobby flier may huge thought bear mind Separatism opposite diversity Separatism bred sporteentrists seems posit certain amount reinvention remedial history order place entire blame imagined wrongs door Academy profoundly unhistorical process does get locked popular consciousness has charismatic effect negative result seems whatever AMA official actual witness situation has say must now taken suspect utterances mere ascertations centrists now deserve instant credence However casting new light claims must pass same tests else general debate falls actual truth suffers No amount posturing under cloak diversity actual separatism justifies amount therapeutic slanting holds true debate whether continued next page 100 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 CI Cserrecticst Maine Manna aaetts New Hampshire Rhade Iaad / Vermani DISTRICT REPORT IDon Kraftt District VicePresident P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 9346240 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semanian ISOAlien Rd Billerica MA 01821 BabLandry 80 MainSt EsaexJctVT05452 MC McGuttis B Rabinsan St Hauhen ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymauth NH 03264 Ed Thnmpsan 27 E Greenwich AseWest Warwick RI 02893 Bab Wallace 91 Sylvan St Asan CT 06001 Frequency Coardinatar Geare Wilsan 82 FrazierWay Marstans Mills MA 02648 David G Plaseb WO-1 serving Desert Storm helicopter crashed last day operation Iraq killing nine people RIC Aces Cluh going have memorial fund static display following Cluh Newsletter Most aware plans years annual static display will held Portsmouth High School chance cluh sponsor event will provide purpose annual static display other general get together friends admire others work Most people area familiar name WO-l David Plasch gave life rescue mission final day Desert Storm hope Club can accomplish two-fold objective hosting years static display promote model aviation support worthwhile cause scholarship fund presented students will continuing education field aviation properly advertised should able have good turnout public give good show what model aviation about important make sizable contribution scholarship fund event open AMA members would like show public large variety models trainers Scale Prizes will awarded best class determined voting public Admission will contribution scholarship fund proceeds will go fund event held April 25 1992 Mount Washington RC Club following article photograph provided Percy Hill club newsletter editor Mt Washington Valley RC Club north central New Hampshire relatively new AMA charter club just completing second year have 35 active members Most inexperienced fliers fortunately five six experts teaching rest solo club has open 85-acre flying field 300 x 50-ft grass runway pit area parking space field made possible through hard work members included clearing runway pit areas leveling seeding club hosted its first annual open house field Conway NH past August 17 1991 Flying began 10 am continued throughout day demonstration flights both fixed- rotary-wing aircraft 300 spectators came went day saw aerobatics vintage plane flights spot landings dogfights significant hut reparable crash over 40 airplanes 15 Helicopters visiting clubs Connecticut Massachusetts Maine Vermont Another feature open house involved public flying trainer aircraft buddy box manned instructors fee $3 proceeds donated local charity about 35 potential fliers ranging age 9 70 tried hand As soon plane landed dead-stick gassed up took air again enclosed picture shows number club members assembled field prior open house event left front Jim Farrar Charlie Seavey club president Dale Mallett Armand Truchon rear left right Ted Pilkington Carl Wilson Percy Hill Ron Remy Nate Beaulieu Roger Benhart Modeler/model month Charlie Nelson Waco Ctnarlte baa attended numerous contests aircraft hes doing very well airplane modeled after based Halifax Massachusetts Paul Maths Scale airplane drawings have received two volumes drawings produced late Paul Mate books very well done contain about 120 three-views total books available Sunshine House Inc PO Box 2065 Terre Haute IN 47802 phone number 812/232-3076 Executive Director continued previous poge politics business whatever worth value national organization comes finding out what unites us well separates us furthering unity same time discouraging separatism What does mean means Academy functions input functions public debate taking advantage constructive criticism holds debates out open good quite natural Academy discuss issue move decision-making process fact see something print like gives us opportunity respond item make wishes known Having differences opinion healthy thing worthwhile process diversity makes unity strong Yes AMA has elections see politics hassles see part direct input process keeps us members Academy want us go will conclude reemphasizing Separatism opposite diversity May 1992 101 Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligtble 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 New York New Jersey 2 DISTRICT REPORT District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO 09123 George Bess 11 Ma p Ic Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Herbert W Decou B5 Riverside Dr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Jxschkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam Sateler 41 Perry Ave Latbarn NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smitbtjeld Dr Endicent NY 13760 rreqaency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 first opportunity attend enjoy 16th Annual Central NY Model Aircraft Association symposium model show held January 25th state fairgrounds Syracuse NY details will covered elsewhere Model Aviation Geoff Styles AMA HQ can say super show super people recommend attend years come Woody Woodman sent photo taken years Penguin Day says about six years ago Pine Barren Modelers agreed meet fly year January firstregardless weatherand fly snow sleet qualify Club Penguin Hey Woody wheres snow sleet looks like June Heres conclusion Angelo De Fillipos Got Started Quickie 500 Racing Part appeared April issue Model Aviation So Lenny has now spotted rest field 3/4 first lap finally let go assumed position next flier waited light pylon flash could tell Lenny can tum Now want watch Pylon race no better place watch pilot area four planes flying close 90mph some 15 feet off ground never 100 feet away whole lot closer time can hypnotic problem Im supposed concentrating just airplane So about three laps have gone point Lenny feels hes alone out must have passed Out because hasnt heard word yet Slowly can feel myself coming back consciousness somehow find Lennys plane really wasnt hard caller dead last start calling turns sometimes get right tenth lap definite improvement Lenny managed land plane put end what seemed like two hours flying time retrieved plane walk back pits blur laughing hard tears eyes Thankfully now have few minutes compose ourselves try figure out what went wrong can assure nothing wrong equipment just bad case jitters Before long second heat ready begin time things bit relaxed could actually fly lap two five six corrections think both calmed down somewhat completely improved final heat day really what made worthwhile four-plane heat first three four laps still struggling lap five somehow found myself same lap leader next three laps became two-plane race wing-tip wing-tip 20 ft off ground flying unison miscue both planes kits again came second final heat three laps heaven really doesnt matter win lose want hook up another plane course go fast turn left wing-tip wing-tip think Im addicted have uncontrollable urge race trying get people area hooked racing Last summer able get three clubs interested participating plans coming year works hope hold eight nine races season Remember want keep simple inexpensive attract fliers possiblebeginners well experienced racer rules follow Any AMA legal Quickie 500 airplane engines choice Fox K&B 40 prop APC 9 x 65 Fuel provided host club reasons Im putting down paper attract new fliers As can see made just about mistake possible beginning After few races under belts couple practice sessions both Lenny have become respectable still learning So dont think have ace flier top-notch engine man format have set up designed beginner just like Any committee members will willing help get started So dont shy winter get yourself Quickie Ill see field come first thaw knows next summer might Nationals Rena air races information please feel free contact us call ourselves Interstate Pylon Racing Association three clubs involved person contact listed below Lakeland RC Club Angelo DeFilippo 459 Kennedy Blvd Bayonne NJ 07002 Staten Island RC Modelers Warren Schmauch 137 David St Staten Island NY 10308 Jersey Coast Flyers George Schmauch 50 Patton Dr Sayreville NJ 08872 102 Model Aviation outstanding Electric modelers Pittsburgh area George Minear Hmmm.doesnt look like Piper Cub does month received letter Tom Kroggel Flying Tigers R/C club Toledo Ohio Other AMA officers received same letter hope youll read President Lowes AMA News column officers get letters complimenting AMA perhaps dont pass enough along several letters similar Toms have received recently So Im going join bandwagon toot AMAs hom just bit Take look Toms letter club need assistance contact AMA RC Helicoptersare interested may happy hear event will highlight years Helicopter activity will take place District III International Radio Controlled Helicopter Associations Jamboree will held July 11 12 Waynesburg Pennsylvania host club Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners noted its ability produce great events Current plans include mini flying school seminars manufacturers displays flying would like information event IRCHA contact Don Chapman 513/236-8853 Potential new club members present field almost flying session first impression person gets field very lasting welcome sign City Dayton Ohio flying field very neat hospitable could reason great modeling interest area Would appreciate seeing yourself club column send picture black/white preferred color okay brief explanation vice president address top page Try keep picture simple clear uncluttered Highlight clubs activities pictures Model Aviation US Air Force Museum near Dayton Ohio oldest largest military aviation museum world chronological layout tells exciting story aviation development days Wright Brothers Kittyhawk Space Age Exhibits include approximately 200 aircraft missiles plus family oriented historically interesting aeronautical displays Over million visitors around world come Ohio year tour unique free attractionAMA members other districts may interested know museum less three hours Muncie site Photographs displays encouraged model shop premises Free movies shown weekends holidays except Christmas research facility also available youd like information write United States Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson AFL Ohio 45433-65 18 telephone 513/255-3284 month highlight individual modets modelers District III Below Mike Skinbihski displays aircraft local mall show May 1992 103 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 1814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 FletcherAve Donbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 Jatin Hathaway 102 Wosdmere Dr New Stanton PAl 5t72 Jay Mealy 208 WitmorSt Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cran5reek Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weinier 15613 Groendale Ave Maple HIS OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallsnieli Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilssn 4013 Marcy Daytsn OH 45449 Freqeency Coordinator John CeOle 1812 WysminO Ave Fnrty Fort PA 18704 Phase 7171 287-8970 George Wacker built beautiful Nieuport 11 Honors Last month mentioned award presented Baltimore Area Soaring Society Governors Citation Excellence order Governor Schafer Maryland After receiving news passing found out two clubs getting award second club Westminster Aero Modclers also achieved honor through outstanding job did presenting aerospace understanding elementary age school children Westminster Aero Modelers club has active area years As mentioned last month telling about Baltimore Area Soaring Society activity has paid off number ways club Foremost among value excellence public relations involved obtaining flying site has real plus WAM citation printed Carroll County Times follows State Maryland Governor State Maryland Westminster Aero Modelers Greetings known behalf citizens State recognitton ol impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference livesas demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experienecs youth.. Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation given under hand Great Seal State Maryland 17th day December year Lord 1991 s] William Donald Schafer Governor photo shows club members r Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman citation info came Milt Peacock apologize delay two clubs sery closely associated program ask other clubs have similar recognition type activity pass along can let world know contributions model aviation hying Sunday afternoon Activity About ten months ago letter Richard Tremmel asking information regarding radio control fliers Greenville North Carolina area seemed Richard about move I3urbank California area needed info could continue worlds finest sport just received note couple photos Richard has settled nicely North Carolina got acquainted some fliers actively going group Richard joined consisting fifteen members has field silting betwixt tobacco cotton makes no disturbance situation neighbors Richard says couple people club have opened small shop nearby helps supply problems locally Pie number two Richard Tremmel K&13 61powered Goldberg Cub L-4 Assisting getting fliers together transfers locale another things District Vice President can readily helps everyone long run Former District 4 Member spent part week down RC World Orlando Florida doing some work Sound Committee During visit area stopped l3ohs Hobby Shop Now should have familiar ring members mid-Virginia area beyond shop owned Bob Fuiwider Bob known years shop Cary Street Richmond People came far wide deal Bob can recall flier coming way Wallops Island Anyway Bob operated fine shop Orlando also outstanding doubt complete shop might wish visit aspect Bobs shop keeps right up date what oto modeler active flierin fact came Out Wednesday flew Ultimatc few readings Bob active contest circuit arcs flew EC Pattern some Scale also ran contests Richmond Area Radio Control Club years Well sure good see Bob talk awhile passed regards old friends up happen Orlando area 104 Model Aviation Delaware Distnct Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia DISTRICT REPORT H award Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robertt Babura tllOtisOrisoSesern MD 21144 Pliant 4101969-9350 Bob Cliampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newytil News VA 23606 Rick Chuistoph 1348 Comberland Dr Harriooaborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mochaniessille V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Forowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Seotty Moyer 11 Orchard Last Wilmisgton 0111801 Charles Sptar 288 Holly Last Mockosillo NC 27028 Fressency Cssrdlnator Past Yacobseci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevillt NC 28301 Phoot Esoning 1919 488-5986 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 cheeks 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 AviafionPlans Jim Wilkinson Panama City Florida writes read page 34 March Model Aviation George Myers exact cost insurance per member $9 What happens rest money Jim insurance cost per member undetermined went self-insured business tOne no other insurance company world would touch us no choice Currently total claims against us under litigation exceeds net worth answer $9 question would need crystal ball Meet Richard Carole Schneider Marietta Georgia Richard belongs important TTOMA Free Flight Club Atlanta airplane front built exactly free flight Its got funny little wires coming out end wings Richard just stands holding handle must pretty good Control Line model because hie CL Scale FAl Team World Competition Good show Richard.. Danny Littlejohn Corinth Mississippi politely demanding mention club Corinth Skyblazers club recently raised $375 local Muscular Distropby Association leg braces wheel chairs children can get out around important club currently has 11 members since paid dues have right demand anything want snap pictured below picture dont think flying think eating something Thanks report Danny Fred Mulbolland has reported Tampa Florida West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc also affiliated Society Antique Modelers SAM 77 have just finished first ANNUAL FLORIDA WINTER FLY Odessa Fred passed Out 50 trophys 42 contestants 10 States Everybody good time Pictured above Grand Champ Larry Davidson Playboy Junior radio controlled Larry came way East Northport NY attend Freds Tampa Contest Karl Hensel wants remind again attend first annual District V Fun-Fly Meridian Mississippi Also Wayne Thornton wants remind attend Tn-City Cloud Dancers Fly-In June see innocent looking airplane table above? little devil can go 140 miles hour Bill Jordan Bainbridge Georgiaand Manny Sousa Tallahassi Florida quietly talking airplane calming down before goes out screams around pylons has Rossi 40 took snap Greenville South Carolina last Quicky 500 Pylon Race J Barr CD invited last year Ill back year invite again Dont forget what Ive telling you want new 11992 AMA rule book free write Ill mail Sometimes dont listen Joe Pokays transparent covered 1/3 scale clipped wing Tayloreraft Joe now official District V Inspector experimental R/C aircraftwe got couple Joes Tayloreraft weighs 32 pounds powered spark ignition OS-300 Twin magnificent biplane constructed scratch Luther Moore Montgomery Alabama idea bi-plane Thats what said Dennis McKinney kneeling next him took picture Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery flying field Luther club Treasurer club has enviable flying field Out old farmland cow pasture Peace quiet far eye can see Wayne Nelson club President year 1992 lot marriages take place Mississippi Divorce almost unheard-of State thats lot people move See happily married couple Robert Cletia Clanton have just wedding ceremony performed model airplane flying field few minutes before picture snapped couple months ago Cletia made wedding cake decorated little model airplanes farm tools because Robert divides time between flying models farming TnCity Cloud Dancers President Wayne Thornton reported Robert seen flying little plane sky soon after marriage ceremony same day May 1992 105 5 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Asioclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartsszewez 3826 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vera St Gibsonvlle FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Ajhany MS 38652 Karl Hense RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jaclrson 2118 Thoralee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Irgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Bos 337 Daphne AL 36526 Diclr Panon 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmisghanr AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrsa GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Grange Ave Baldndn FL 32234 Len Webster 1000 Sycamore Mandrester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burniu Fields Boo 1063 Srnd4and Rd. Interlachen FL 32145 Telephone 904 664-2517 Elsy Marez 2626 W Nsrthwood Santa Ans CA 92704 L George Steiner 2236 Rsgue River Dr Saaanrento CA 90816 Phone 916 362-1962 Illinois Indiana / KentueSy / Missouri 6 DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidente Ron Ballard Rt5 Box 90 Decatur 1N46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5600 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal tttel 3 Castle Dr RA #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deh&ScottJestice 156 South Franuen Bensennille 1L60100 William Kero 1808121k St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 BillZimmerBox72Varna 1L61375 Frequency coordinator Paul Holsten616 W301h St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 81 65-7121 Fax816584-776 large hole column April want assure usual full pages worth left However some subject matter article removed because felt best interest AMA Id much rather have left column alert problem observed reason am sorry made choice did timing having pull out didnt help either too close deadline create new stuff read Sorry Hmm Maybe did better filling Anyway. dont know what did begin new year spent January 1 doing what like doing best flew Cheetah good friend Phil Ciholas Phil AMA member winner AMA scholarship few years back now employed Cessna aircraft company engineer get spend some time together time comes home visit family course also spend some time model flying group later day newly rebuilt Hots needed testing see can still handle Half club three us showed up fly beautiful day little wind mild temperatures Boy did ever have fun can also report Hots survived am sure enjoyed starting off new year first flights course get reports oftentimes get carried away being first fly club such report came via SIRS RIC Club newsletter read Rick Tackett began flight just before midnight landed just after midnight Did say landed Crashed better term Now question does count first flight considering ill-timed crash Thats controversy SIRS RIC Club have live rest year What think got call Gary Bussell District 6 AVP en Muncie wanted tell about progress made new site said building just about complete Itll short period time before start moving Ill bet just about time read have time would like give Ill bet can use some help Call youd like give some time good cause Per conversation Vince process setting up house group people would like give AMA day two help Are interested Give Vince call AMA HQ Gary chatting told some changes going New Castle flying field visited awhile back after attending Indoor meet making big plans old building used club house hear ye fixed roof rest room water system etc made nice place club Congrats goes out New Castles finest Now can just something about full size strip can land little easier Cheetah Boy rough gear just got back Pasadena CA first EC meeting year marks new beginning yearly travel would like hear you need old VP Out way Im already watching events newsletters Speaking newsletters dont forget Swap shop season Dont forget take along some good stuff sell swap shop go Last year saw real need merchandise several swap shops can spend money no brings anything buy have endless masses goodies demand others What about models hung up forgot about say gave up two-cycle four-cycle hold onto two-cycle engines Bring goodies swap shops point have no goods sell swap shops theres no need swap shops Now terrible thought last council meeting approved plan help clubs purchase flying sites course will start off slowly see plan works club process looking site youre ready make some sacrifices order own own site maybe plan Call Geoff Styles Director Marketing AMA HQ check out PADCOM driving force behind other major land purchase endeavors hat off efforts making purchasing flying sites number project Through efforts owning own flying sites does seem possible us Ive reading more discontent newsletters over purchase Muncie site cant see need site Other being good investment future show place world see can use site leverage helping finance plan mentioned above though members may able use Muncie site may afford opportunity buy site theyve dreamed home So speak badly Muncie site may want take broader look site now hands meets eye fact feel strongly about land acquisition looking second site Califomia As understand site would used lot Muncie site AMA has moving wrong direction could someone tell better way us use funds tie up land use As dues increases some worrying about has no increase Open members some time planned well can tell Weve changed dues amounts some keep increases bay Hopefully thatll help see AMA about raise dues read local clubs newsletter give editor call ask info came Shoot wed like know too have rumors AMA bad financial shape having borrow lot money stay afloat Yep borrowed lot money bank Muncie first phase construction full swing However plenty cash pay good business us borrow money Muncie bank tool good will may want favors future Remember site acquisition program Its back scratchin time folks guess may going overboard trying say think AMA great organization dont want hurt misinformation Ive seen lot lately guy says Im argumentative defend AMA Yep guess hes right plan continue same Im proud AMA us newsletter editor wants know about some rumor hes heard conceming AMA its much better call source find truth has good info put newsletter have fine organization editor has power tell it Misinformation makes extra work us volunteers much happier flying field instead keyboard trying straighten up tale told error defense editors know its toughest thing to come up news club month experience problem month write column would like ask other members AMA help out editors supplying good stuff write about can misinformation will left out Hey lets get another subject caught interest just recently us must face grim reaper sooner later Some clubs try make sure friends loved ones hobby style two examples Ive heard about past month Hank Walker member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association recently passed away after battle Leukemia family moved display some Hanks hobby life around casket during funeral services Included equipment photos etc what read Hank remarkable modeler remarkable family Joe Keim member Converse Flying Eagles RC Club passed away after suffering heart failure Joes family requested Joes club fly model airplane cemetery part funeral rites club looked over situation cemetery able fly model last tribute good friend What struggles read about daily lives its kinda nice see something touching examples pure love friendship ranks families Sometimes tend forget simple loving things life Enough now 106 Model Aviation Yep its February already thinking spring too still have lot nonsummer activities left attend joke building models.HUH Work weather meeting modelers waving flag seems fill hours available However shall build Super Zilch promised Cindy Curtis have appointed Don BentOdd replacement Boyd Bowdish will working parallel remainder year tough hole fill Don has very active Minneapolis area long time will excellent job Gone Flying.Forever Last week lost greatest modelers Detroit Area Jack Josiatas co-owner brother Don Joes Hobby Stores involved auto accident already miss him first meeting World Champs Kenley later visited USA fly Nationals Chicago Jack Pattern judge Midwest RIC Society site out country Sunday morning open-air breakfasts held Jack Marilyn doing cooking Jack full-scale pilot did Texas Tour regularly visits Dearborn store very pleasant good conversation modeling goodies see handle Jack VP District 7 appointed position Contest Board RC helped start servicing business financing scope local clubs owe him debt years support have received Joes starting Jack losiatas Memorial Fund will used modeling along ideas family wishes Send contributions Joes Hobby Center 7845 Wyoming Avenue Dearborn Michigan 48126 published four times year contain plans Swopshops rage shall out until April visiting Minneapolis March 7 Executive Director Mankowski too made trip AMRCC meeting 28 clubs representatives completely saturated doings AMA wished taped know information magazine reading seems low priority Muncie has recognised latest version Rand McNallys maps Next will have sign 1-69 declaring presence National Flying Site Aircraft Sectionals will have icon learn Application forms financial assistance purchasing fields clubs have completed may send look article subject next month have write thing noticcd swop shops has increase CL models kits Sturgis whole table new old kits several models ready built Michigan Exchange clubs still looking outdoor site meantime plans hold CL section Rouge Park same last year Ill give information soon get Table-top Displays have well booked have both need hand-out materials available AMA HQ darned good PR also have video tapes can copy purchase addition AVPs can attend club meeting bring information members Myself try get out much possible during winer months keep warm weather time own flying have host frequency monitors club use have 3 ICOM 7000s hand-held ICOM two channel analyzers Contact frequency Coordinators booking Plenny Bates new editor Indoor News Views passes request mention want publication send him $700 made out INAV 2505 White Eagle TRL SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 newsletter will May 1992 107 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 AssIstant Vice Preuldent Boyd Bowdisti 6410 Glenwood N Goldi PrAnserance Coordinator Joseph M HasS 5394 English Dr Tray Associate Vice PresIdents Don Bentlield 1440 WostMinnehahaAvo St Paul MN 56104 Bsd German Baa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Rustell Knetzger 2625 E Shorowoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Make 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Wutedue IA 50701 Ran Sears 132S Raslyn Puntiac Ml 461154 Frequency CoordInators Weal Bob Stamm 3116 Bayce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 LEast Bert Kelly PD Bas39001 ard Ml 4B239 Ribcrackers gathered annual winter fun fly IflotO ny uan Wamboldt Astro Wings Wisconsin President Steve Bathe committee members present check $1600 Special Olympics chairwoman Chris Reiter Scott Orten photo News Orange Texas Received letter Don Marshall Orange County Radio Control Club letter reads follows fall 1991 Orange County RC Club held special day-long fun fly picnic Orange County Association Retarded Children Eagle Point RC field Orange TX Over forty fliers 39 OCARC clients spent day together participating multitude activities flying demonstrations modelers Orange Port Arthur Beaumont Jasper Sulfur Louisiana picnic lunch provided through generous contributions support local merchants highlight day glider relay race OCARC members participated teams using buddy-box setup evetyone opportunity fly RC model airplane end day OCARC visitors presented prizes certificates participation first annual event friend Dan Marshall Please remember Safety no accident Don tier rhe grime reaper get model dates District 8 meeting fun fly will held Sundance Airport Oklahoma City have set August 1 2 opportunity visit members AMA Headquarters staff Mark contest calendar make plans attend information contact Jim Traw 405/364-8730 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Float Fly 114th Aerosquadron Grapevine will hosting float fly Dallas area May 23 24 1992 site event will Doubletree Hotel Park West lake modelers will flying L-shaped body water gently sloping manicured shorelines surrounding 125-acre lake private adjacent luxurious Doubletree Hotel Any size aircraft can comfortably flown site hotel management very enthusiastic about event has set aside hotel rooms attendees discount rate hotel hoping make largest float flys country information contact Ryan Anderson 313 Sandlewood Lane Euless TX 76039 Tel 817/267-2004 108 Model Aviation Areansas Louisiana New Meuo Oldakoma / Texas 8 DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gaand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Aadraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glean Grosens 10224 Kealee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Dioptay coordinator Karen Hopkios 5515 Oridgenon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators INorthl Joe DoMond 1830 Chew Chase Corrollnon TX 75006 Sounhl Tim Aherrrs 14824 Bear Creek Pass Aootin TX 78737 Some members Orange County RIC club working community service project introduce model aviation members Orange County Association Retarded Children OCARC members Alvin R/C club have designed constructed functional Navy Escort Carrier land take off F-4U Corsair models carrier deck 48 ft long 135 ft wide models Dynaflite model Corsairs operating tail hooks open canopies bomb drops invasion markings Steve Robbins Alvin R/C club indicates models have flown times crash information contact Steve Robbins 7598 Morely St Houston TX 77061 Tel 713/645-9898 get stuff often wonder what will happen wife finds bought another model bidding times hot heavy ease auctions everyone keeps eagle eye out good bargain auctioneers change off time time fellows supplying merchandise always offer variety items shop equipment completely finished airplanes Everyone has great time Kansas News Doe Scraper AVP Hillsdale Lake Flying Field site Wing Tips V Sport Aerobatic Contest September 21st 22nd RC Barnstormers Johnson County host club put another fun-filled competition After two days spirited flying Mr Jerry Cheney walked away Top Gun award highest overall scoring percentage Wing Tips competition held twice year good number Ultimates seen fifth meeting sport aerobatic fliers Participants Kansas Missouri Iowa enjoyed contest along good number spectators RC Barnstornsers Johnson County promote quite variety types RC flying home field Hilldale Lake Contests throughout year include IMAC Sport Aerobatics Scale Aerobatics MOKRA racing Gliding Sailplaning Combat well variety fun-fly events field often serves practice site Heart America Air Show Team well Thanks hard work people like Jeff Nelson Rich Paiva Charles James Phil Mallonee Gordon McWilliams Carl Melin Mike Jim Frickey Bruce Hood Norm Pfeifer Gary Harshman Steve Milam other faithful members club Barnstormers remain active supporter model aviation Kansas City metropolitan area continuing emphasis helping training new fliers good model aviation good club Look another club highlighted next month Colorado News Jefco Auction held February first second billed largest model aviation gatherings District 9 members two-day auction features array models model Well other exciting event day two aftemoon Arvada Club invited out fly field Thanks some generous fellows able fly biplane few trips around patch As flying heard pilot next say landing point diverted biplane right clear landing other plane surprise biplane collided another airplane Wow Talk about excitement Fortunately myself other pilot both planes able land safely photo below shows results missing half elevator Well author survived first mid-air luckily hopes never has another thanks two understanding pilots Bill Barsch Blaise Recca Thanks Arvada Club hospitality Friday January 31 District 9 club officers Denver area involved informal symposium meeting educational rewarding Although billed get-acquainted meeting important ideas presented topics interest discussed first series meetings planned District 9 As VP will contact club representatives listed AMA club roster contact person important link communication chain Please check person time time Wyoming News Casper Airmodelers will holding 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fun Fly May 23 24 Casper Wyoming Contact person Gene Carson CD Chuck Smith AVP Thought month much good worst us equipment Z Comments heard throughout event included much bad best us ill behooves us talk about rest Look equipment need shop neat us airplane just missedI wish would have bidding May 1992 109 rado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming 9 DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlan ND 58421 Days 17011 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tim Bosd7ttl N58thSt Lincoln Nt 68505 Nathan Laicaster 35075 Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W BlstCirArvada CD 80005 Loris Moes 607 8 Van Bottiseas ND 58318 Dos Msden410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 tim Rickitti516SCloidao SisosFalls 5057103 RL Dos Scrapor 9524 Roe Ovorland Park KS 66207 ChuckSmith 220 Colambine Casper WY 82604 Freqoescy Coordinator Stese Mangiss c/s Radio Service Center BiBS Sheridas Deiver Co 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 3031 936-3266 Les Richardson Al Lahti computer maven Larry Bickel Jefco club president Gary Sullivan Looks like some real work gets done Blaise Recca Russ Miller after crash Left right Paul Samaras Nat Lancaster lAvi Colorado Roger Mitchel Jefco Auction council meeting opened general comment around 4 pm unusual idea hut deserves lot merit Too bad Friday afternoon Perhaps few District Ten interested would have present input Shown center picture new council member good friend Russel Miller North Pole Carrington ND replacing good friend great guy Travis McGinnis Travis shown receiving Meritorious Service award president Don Lowe Travis youll missed pictured warmly welcomed new member council Joe Beshar District 2 Joe going real asset AMA District 2 Joe replacing favorite guy good friend John Byrne John always read admired Second District Thoughts shall miss Back council three Howard Crispin Howard has published through AMA book sound have personally used several occasions rescue Flight Sites Good job Howard background top photo above clearly shows attendance interested District 10 AMAers Thank Loren Nicholson Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Al Williamson attendance shown District 10 property acquisition leader Gary Hover Gary presented first potential regional flying site council won overwhelming support its further study Im calling today Open Line Friday am revealing some unhappy campers thoughts District 10 VP following Wayne Hanson Wayne Buds you.. Mr Don Lowe President AMA Dear Sir As model builder flier since 1936 AMA member since NAA wish express displeasure District 10 Vice President Reginald Keyawa First monthly column Model Aviation has little coverage area except state California Most reporting high-tech expensive side hobby instead reports average sport flier Second reading columns constant reference alcohol model flying time admonished him about what called necessities flying radio fuel model brewskies etc returned letter scrawled thanks comments across bottom crowning glory column December 1991 issue Model Aviation described Crows Landing facility California has swimming poo1 adult serving facility providing AMF better known Adult Modification Fluid nerve associate AMA called AMA AMF disgusting know alcohol has no place model field model event mentioned party resulted broken bones people thrown pool time get rid people brag about condone drinking model activities Lets get away situations better yet forbid Cant find VP will work show pictures plain ordinary modelers form backbone AMA God help us man has re-elected District 10 Vice President solution may tear up AMA cardsYours better flying Wayne Hanson 189 B Paseo Sarta Green Valley AZ 85614 Wayne youre absolutely right no high tech stuff column Bob Schlosberg Dear Mr Keyawa Ive member AMA 15 years nowcertainly long time lot longer way RC people travel through hobby Ive member two districts 10 read Model Aviation month try keep reasonably current group people hardly recognize Free Flight find hard understand Ive reading column now since youve installed District 10 VP cant remember youve ever mentioned anything about Free Flightpower rubber scale FFso recent idea imposing fine thats what Ill call $500 District 10 members California fliers can find flying sites unbelievable What makes think people Arizona Hawaii Nevada Utah want donate money Californias problems have plenty flying sites Arizona fine suspect other states well clalm money District 10 somehow think means California little world California RC have attended Free Flight events recent years Mile Square Park course shared RC CL crowd well racketeers unsafe flying hotdog antics Ive appalled look safety RC crowd fly over flight line parked cars over general area flight Ive seen models auger less 20 feet Free Flighter heard story hitting someone realize small number may AMA members insight some RC people thoughtiess antics feeling shared people FF community think should pay extra type good will distributed RC areas Free Flighters need favors some sort compensation community people tell fly model airplanes immediately think fly RC want tell us get lost have explain Im sure sound like angry person am little respect bobby enjoy seeing what others fieldsincluding RC never tire seeing other peoples creations appreciating work true modelers fields since am fairly well accomplished area FF rubber scale balk idea yours would seriously consider withdrawing own AMA membership well wifes would $60 loss AMA over $500 surcharge feeling should reconsider idea persist very least should test waters other states because doubt have same problems California comes flying sites own report Tucson group prime example what understand neighbor involved RC Phoenix area have no problems either RC money Hobby shops magazine advertising respect its much like college football looks like its whole college athletic program people lower echelon still dont like being abused dog top Remembermodeling started Free Flight its making strong revival attested FAC groups NFFS dont think AMA district vice president should ignore group modelers impose mandatory surcharges benefit RC Sincerely Bob Schlosberg Bob thanks letter think thoughts whats wrong world deal ok hell rest Edge - 110 Mo AMAdel Aviation Io Anzona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DisIricI X Vica-Presidenl 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Assaclate Vice Presidents Marc M Karpowicir 570W Center Logan UT 84321 BettySfream3723SnswdenAve Lang Beach CAIIBOB Al Williamson 445 Westhy Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Cuordinatars George Steiner 2238 Roue Riser Dr Sacraments CA 95826 tlayMare26t W Northwoad Santa Ana CA 92704 John Byrne receiving Fellowship award Pres Lowe complaints VPs dont write ahout what EC doing get feedhack district says what see time what want read few less five have indicated desire details column What Executive Council doing Well decided try figure out way can help local clubs huy own flying sites Actually first discussion idea took place shout eight years ago hut put Al carefully gels belicrank assembly put together builder watches intently hold until summer tumed over necessary experts see can make workAnother issue proposed contest license Good ides Suppose have competition license costs say $5 ordinary AMA dues required rule hook events would provide certain things What Well rule hook possibly different format revisions updates funding contest hoard members attend meetings hammer out problems rules funding research applicable contest kinds things providing judges training automatic FAt membership maybe building data base active contestants disciplines allowing better communication participants point its idea Whats opinion Contest time approaches Dont forget Great Oregon EXPO Corvallis April 11 & 12th Should have AMA meeting can talk AVP holding An Executive Council meeting will keep far away SRAC will have Polar Bear Fun Fly field Snohomish Model Airport April 5 will 31st Annual Polar Bear Does make oldest annual contest district Come Skyknights Spring Opener Float Fun Fly OMAS pond April 26 Evergreen Radio Modelers Association ERMA will hold annual Float Plane Fun Fly Sunday April 5 Wenherg State Park Lake Goodwin Essentially take Arlington Airport exit #206 head west 36th NW turn left about 157th St Call John Lein 206/435-0280 information Zillab AKA Volcano Fun Fly will May 16-17 Bens field number 22 best Fun Flys around contest starts Saturday fun starts early arrivals show up Some best flying will take place after dark RVs tents fliers relive old flights contests lot people show up week before contest enloy themselves totally So want have place park better contact Mike Hanratty 413 5 81st Ave Yakima WA 98908 call evenings please 509/966-1092 arent hookups water sanitary facilities site arent going bring RV would appreciate letting know intend show up Dont send money just let know Another event Zillab site Bens Field will Spring Opener sponsored Columbia Basin Big Birds IMAA Ch 167 Dates April 4 & 5 flying will 9 am until dusk will have swap area concessions raffle Its nice field enjoyable place fly will Big l3ird Fly Boeing HAWKS field Kent 12th April Last month pictures Bill Wesphal SRACs Lake Ballinger Fly-In rules arc simple experienced flier fly safely have good time pits crowded fine aircraft flown bunch spectators came foot car bus watch enjoy did happen Several years ago Bill Wesphal Mountlake Terrace Centennial Commission through contact able arrange benefit model air shows Lake Ballinger public modelers response shows enthusiastic came partial waiver city ordinance prohibits model flying public park intemal combustion engines lake Due clubs demonstrated interest affairs community water-based model flying permitted November through middle April specific days lake surrounded homes has golf course north edge Great care taken fly permitted keep away houses golf course some special events such Ballinger 91 August 25th given special waivers last event allowed host club Seattle Radio Acm Club able offer $400 scholarship senior Mountlake Terrace HS plans major math science engineering college/university aeronautic and/or science-math related course community college Bill Westphal rest SRAC members commended superb efforts gaining recognition within Mountlake Terrace community model aviation positive part community activities Al Fernandez told about some classes model aircraft building giving showed some pictures asked copies show classes held Federt Way Boys Girls Club Al said lots help wife Dawn very good kids Dawn built plane own Besides Dawn Bill Darkow Cam Coughtin came couple nights help Als account Most first class spent boys running around room making airplane noises holding airplane parts over heads model Frank Macys Firebaby II design will another class starting late January 92 Hopefully will some girls involved next class Al said couldnt identify individual fledglings included Denny Lawton Tony Lawton Nathanial Barton Christopher Barton Jason Recer Barons Model Club Spokane will have 2nd Annual Ice Breaker Pattem Fly Deer Park May 30/31 Theres room RVs no hook-ups will food beverages available BBQ Saturday night Events include Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Turnaround new IMAA chapter being formed Boise area Big Birds Treasure Valley interested contact L T Lessinger 3105 Lindsay Ave Boise Idaho 83705 208/336-4739 Over Memorial Day weekend Salmon RC Fliers will host annual Fun Salmon Idaho low-key event main idea flying airplanes fun relaxing getting together reasonably large group like same thing can enhance enjoyment Besides Salmon has scenery defies description must see believe May 1992 111 Alaska / Idaho Montana / OreGon Washington 11 DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Distlict Xl Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5031 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760872422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tsm Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bsx 86 Wilder ID 83876 Jerry Hslcsmb 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 810th Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 98516 Dave Mallens 15559 Palentise Ave Seattle WA 96133 Brace Nelson 807 1 Vickshsrg St Spakane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamalti Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave 1 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Freqoency Coordinator Al Watson 138-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 fledglings concentrate engine bellcrank assembly putting finishing touches prior flight group finished aircraft Last shot shows moment truth Will fly course did SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr Big engines big sound levels big problems number members operating big airplanes big engines both AMA Scale events IMAA-type flying rapidly growing sport Its growing because ease flying comes larger aircraft greater visibility wide choice aircraft modeled Most models scale very scale-like appearance activity creates some potential difficulties clubs individuals Foremost among question noise sound pressure levels distances away pilot positions models being flown lack appreciation both concerns Any questions left relative cost safety other technical aspects will leave others time being have need consider first two size model will quite often mean flier has little appreciation distance model covers flight means some question you make wide sweeping split S turnaround Are keeping inside flight boundaries established field fact turning over house project off right extremely important question becomes important look second equation loud point turnaround measured housing area relatively easy find out dB level operate full throttle over bard surface nine feet aircraft assuming sound level flight same ground probably can compute reading neighbors house because can possibly determine viewed pilot position thing can take sound readings property lines question couple considerations flew directly over house question need immediately consider flying manner will permit repeating problem said first step read ambient locality What should expect Typically suburban quiet neighborhood will read low 40 dB range mid50 dB range Ideally would never operate manner would exceed ambient value might extremely difficult alternative keep close value possible greater difference greater chance complaints fly distance might considered greatest under normal flying conditions sound level still much greater ambient have two options can attempt get sound level measured ground much lower can alter flight path order provide greater distance between neighbor choices alternative could complaint subsequent loss flying site Survey On 10-11-12 February 1992 spent days working Don Lowe members RC World Club Orlando Florida doing extensive checking aircraft operation ground flight work done using third octave band analyzer types aircraft ranged powered 40 engines up through 42 large models two reasons members fly large models taking comprehensive look category Over 100 recordings made botth running ground during fly past will take some time correlate data get print interesting will comments should encourage consider better mufflers vibration isolation selection propellers better suited match performance aircraft flying model design same power someone else club will probably have easier go getting proper equipment set up situation will find have need some experimentation getting desired operation next issue will provide some anaiysis data interim thing certainly determined R/C World will very likely have need shift flight path new runway about 30 order guarantee nor flying over some houses After years operation building now taking place progression larger models other factors mean change always easy quite often necessary New equipment Landing Products has working couple years develop propeller larger engines have APC props sizes up through sixteen inches some time have received widespread acceptance around world Working sizes eighteen inches up presents number different equations path taken has manufacture propeller metal huh blades can replaced either order change pitch due damage both blades propeller being offered two three blade styles photo shows complete propeller set blades next month take look large engine operation prop shown 18-10 certainly appear much quieter flight Landing Products located PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 second item new type vibration isolator system being offered sizes wide range engines shown photo typical used engines such Quadra G-38 supposedly up six cubic inches unit comes two different insert materials fabric impregnated type will support heavier loads photo shows half assembled half consists neoprene sheet four metal parts necessary sheet metal screws set plates attaches engine mount other pre-drilled mounting firewall neoprene sheet completely isolates engine airframe manufactured Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Next time Big engines solutions quieter operation Save fields AI -w wv 112 Model Aviation APC Prop blades New type vibration isolator manufactured Art Designs
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
AMAN ws Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 National Publicity Program page 97 Westminster Aero ModeIer Win Governors Award page 97 California Volunteer Teaches Kids About Models page 97 Alabama Education Guide Aviation FAA. page 97 Big Engines Big Problems page 1]] AMA MUSEUM CLOSES AMA Museum has officially closed museum will reopen spring 1993 AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memhers living Reston Virginia area may want form caravan vans station wagons transport some models still Headquarters Muncie Grand Opening weekend June 13-14 caravan probably would leave Reston Friday June 12 youre interested carrying museum model Muncie call office Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters reference library AMA Headquarters remains open AMA FAX NUMBERS AMA now has two Fax numbers membership applications other business inquiries Membership applications should faxed 703 435-0798 other business use 703 435-7236 Use correct Fax number prevent delay processing membership application CLUB SECRETARIES TAKE NOTE chartered club renewal kit should have arrived now Enclosed postage-paid card asked provide AMA latitude longitude flying sites Its important retum cards Headquarters order help AMA build national flying site database RAFFLE TICKETS Dont forget enter AMA Museum Sweepstakes announced April issue Model Aviation could win grand prize one-week stay AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana take part ribboncutting ceremonies during Grand Opening weckend June 13-14 lots other prizes win Over course next three months beginning March AMA will hold monthly drawings valuable modeling merchandise Five winning tickets will drawn last business day month Entry coupons April May issues MA must received no later 500 pm May 28 1992 included grand prize drawing NEW UNDERWRITER AND IMPROVED MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR AMA MEMBERS Academys Accident Death Dismemberment Insurance policy AD&D unique product NO other modeling organization offers its membership important benefit reimburses medical expenses incurred result injury sustained modeling accident coverage provided after members own group health plan pays designed pay benefits up $25000 modest deductible $50 applied accident claim pays directly medical providers doctor facility example protection provided whether started engine field whether bench testing borne During last eight years program has paid total $265643 behalf members benefit easy receive First its necessary notify Academy intent file medical benefits claim form will mailed home along letter instruction directing file benefits primary group health plan Call 703/435-0750 ask extension 272 report accident Primary medical coverage normally provided members employer sponsored employment spouse self-employed individuals may personal medical plan Medicare Medicaid also responsible primary coverage Some members have no personal group health coverage AMAs medical policy will considered primary insurance cases next step after receipt primary payment forward payment documentation itemized bills AMA further processing payment Mrs Acevedo responsible handling medical claim person would speak future pleased inform members January 1 1992 new expanded policy being underwritten Commercial Life Insurance Company pioneer association coverage over 60 years Since change benefits AMA reducing cost per member can now provide additional benefits physical therapy treatment prescription drug reimbursement addition new features policy covers expenses medical services incurred confined bed patient treatment hospital emergency room treatment hospital outpatient program provides such excellent benefit suggest family member already current AMA member should consider joining AMA nothing receive coverage event family member should involved modeling accident benefit has tremendous value easy use will keep out-of-pocket expense minimum BLANCHE STUART SCOTT PIONEER AVIATOR March National Womens History Month celebration Glen H Curtiss Museum Local History conjunction Bath New York chapter Business Professional Womens Association will honor Blanche Stuart Scott Americas first female pilot special month-long photographic exhibition Blanche Scott born Rochester New York 1886 Among accomplishments distinction being first woman travel across United States automobilea feat accomplished 1910 publicity led being approached about idea flying Glenn H Curtiss After training Curtiss Aviation School l-lammondsport New York Blanche Stuart Scott completed solo flight near Keuka Lake September 2 1910 thus became first woman pilot United States went fly exhibition teams including Curtiss group died age 84 Rochester New York January 12 1970 NEW DEADLINE SET FOR COMPETITION LISTINGS want ad run Competition Calendar Non-Flying Events Calendar please note new deadline receipt listing AMA Headquarters copy must received AMA HQ 14th month includes both Sanctioned Non-Flying Events Calendar listings display ads Sanctioned Non-Flying Events May 1992 95 AMAS Executive Council lequivalent Board Direetoral basically composed President Esecutive Vies President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibitity author views may may represent official position AMA Esecutive Council Minutes January 101992 Executive Council Meeting members Executive Council attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeiIl Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Nortliville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA Lance Zellers AIVIA Executive Director Vince Mankowski regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am president chaired meeting Before taking up agenda president initiated introductions presented some awards John Byrne Fellowship Travis McGinnis Meritorious Service Howard Crispin Technical Award APPROVAL MINUTES minutes November 9 1991 executive council meeting unanimously approved written amendments accepted IL PRESIDENTS REPORT president advised AMA will support NSRCAs decision conduct championship Lawrenceville July 1992 Stated would very much like AlVIA become involved technology business Towards end council supported proposal purchase two turbo jet engines currently production France purpose study engines gain understanding new turbo technology engine purchase may taken out presidents budget LII EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP announced will confine 1992 travel within budget mostly trips Reston audit books Reviewed NARs agreements AMA remarked upon fact no longer associated us insurance suggested perhaps new fee structure negotiated NAA whereby NAR would pay share AMAs obligation FAI franchise fee presently make behalf Council did object concept thus EVP will pursue Announced February 3 construction loan Muncie will settled IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Presented 1992 travel schedule Presented review Use Facilities criterion Muncie site accepted slightly modified shall included membership manual Presented review new magazine advertising rate card need aggressive advertising counter competition discussed concluding Council approval increase 92 advertising budget Presented adoption new editorial policy Model Aviation magazine noting previously such comprehensive document did exist moved seconded unanimously carried adopt new editorial policy Model Aviation understood columns contain disparaging text shall evaluated against editorial policy found unacceptable may purchased printed Announced second membership renewal notice would mailed shortly earlier previously Announced two new membership services telephone travel discounts Announced will special issue MA November idea having raffle accepted winner shall cut ribbon Muncie grand opening Requested discussion upon producing video clubs target audience generally acknowledged membership particular clubs will benefit leaming advantages AMA membership confers organization works moved seconded carried authorize production video entitled Am AMA 9 5EVP2NAAI 18749 4 against 61013 V COMMITTEE REPORTS Frequency 1 Bob Underwood indicated items discussion next frequency committee meeting advising result deliberations several action items shall presented during next Council meeting vote 2 Waters suggested requested RCMA AMA consider feasibility assimilating activities RC cars boats no objection engaging preliminary negotiation discussion parties seek such partnership 3 Council authorized buying ten channel analyzers B Bylaws 1 Leader Members moved seconded carried effective date contest directorship will automatically bestow membership status known leader member will separate distinct entities II 2 against 510 understood contest directors received credentials prior passage motion will sent mailing providing opportunity apply membership category leader member 2 Resume Requirement Ref VD Bylaws last paragraph XIII motion 20 contained Nov 9 1991 minutes moved recorded unanimously carried accept national officer resume requirement outline authored chairman resume outline shall incorporated Standing Rule relating Nominating Committee 3 Advisory Committees As clarification Contest Board Procedures document moved recorded unanimously carried contest board advisory committees automatically dissolved conclusion final vote given competition regulations rule proposal cycle Appointment ad hoc committees discretion appropriate contest board chairperson NAA & 6 abstained C PADCOM Chairman Waters led discussion ways means assisting clubs purchasing flying sites Academy maybe able provide letter credit cover portion deposits Waters further remarked based assumptions conmuittec has come up field purchase criteria document will provide evaluation tool candidate selection partnership program moved seconded unanimously carried PADCOM committee given authority arrange club flying site purchase financing Chairman Waters next gave floor Gary Hover made presentation regional site purchase development proposal very detailed twenty-six page protocol accompanied presentation 260 acre site question located district ten Visalia California project manager asked Council approve concept initially assist providing funds accomplish first requirement imposed Califomia Department Fish & Game biological study majority Council members agreed proceed plan authorized PADCOM committee make available up $10000 required studies D Sound previously agreed try stage symposium noise 92 Toledo Show Subsequently has leamed show organizers sympathetic such activity Thus Mr Crispin has volunteered coordinate noise symposium Muncie museum time grand opening E Safety Chairman Hempel advised meeting occurred previous night time speed flyers invited state concems solutions speed safety issue proposals being considered engineering study will reviewed anew Hempel closed stating moratorium some recent decisions may prescribed VI DISTRICT TEN REPORT district ten vice president remarked taken up Headquarters offer transferred patches shirts supply service operation stated financial accounting will delivered shortly VP reminded survey supposed have conducted Califomia area topic splitting state two districts decided survey will handled HQs through club mailing VII CODE OF CONDUCT moved seconded carried adopt Executive Council Code Conduct 9 EVP8594l l72NAA 3 against 3101 1 abstained 6 VIII NATIONALS executive director asked discussion quality events conducted Nationals Should philosophy event cannot run championship quality should canceled run separately firm consensus leave Nationals format serious competition yes also forum will attempt accommodate undoubtedly necessitating times reasonable compromises IX AWARDS motions following awards duly moved seconded unanimously carried 1 Superior Service Wayne Stevenson moved Waters 2 Superior Service Drew Davenport moved Kraffi X NEXT MEETINGS Executive Council April 111992 Reston 1 day Exec C & Nominating Committee July 25 Reston Adjoumed 607 pmMM 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing PROMOTING THE IMAGE full time job AMA marketing department boost effort penetration wonderful world media newspapers radio television retain outside agency get excellent help firm selectedBarton-Gilanelli Philadelphia budget x dollars year cover support get established capable firm Almost businesses large associations work external agency isis good common practice Let tell has well worth cost During 1991 calendar year worked like lions get stories placed publications newspapers Ill name few Wall Street Journal USA Today Air & Space Magazine Boys Lfe Family Travel Log Coast Coast Delta Sky Magazine Motorhome Midwest Living Trailer Life Gfrware News local newspapers Arlington Virginia Las Angeles Times Chicago Tribune hundreds other papers publications between Total circulation of publications stories about Academy AMA Museum sport model aviation appeared exceeded 15821779 Thats whole lot coverage no matter slice latest successes short article Campus Life magazine aimed university students published Carol Stream Illinois can rest assured AMA marketing team wilt continue work hard spread word about model aviation Acceptance sport government private circles has improved Yes know still some outsiders retain kids toys image changing Models movies TV serious community efforts AMA chartered clubs more AMA members taking time present story communities through service clubs youth groups adding up better understanding appreciation model aviation pastime sport National Championships World Championships scheduled summer 1992 will have opportunities accentuate nositive imase non-madeline world Onward upward Westminster Aero Modelers WAM Maryland has continuing club project present aviation programs area schools have also combined Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS joint sessions School teachers speak very highly results efforts youngsters classrooms always enjoy seeing aircraft hearing presentations asking questions become highly motivated School Flight Program has recognized William Donald Schafer Governor Free State citation awarded Westminster Aero Modelers Governor Schafer stated known behalf citizens state recognition impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference lives demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experiences youth Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation citation issued December 1991 Pictured club newsletter holding citation certificates Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman presentation made Steve Pasierb Drug Abuse Commission Soaring Societys annual award dinner member WAM Club received copy citation BASS group recognized previously Governor Schafer Congratulations fine citizens outreach work Makes feel proud associated folks like Sacramento California origin great story reported Sacrameito Sunday Union newspaper Complete some excellent photographs speaks Ernie Johnson 58-year-old special education teacher uses simple model airplanes teach young people everything math tables manual dexterity Kids start knocking door early morning still around gets dark Ernie started teaching 1961 has Rancho Cordova Elementary since 1982 has always loved building flying rubber powered airplanes discovered wonderful tool help kids reach learning goals motivates kids rewarding kits plane parts complete work properly ontime young neighborhood volunteer Ed Coleman assists Ernie Ed got hooked model flight years ago observed Ernie flying models field near home very impressed workmanship patience demonstrated Mr Johnson also manner young people much satisfaction gained type teaching effort because can see direct results kids says young lad bored TV games finding great satisfaction model aircraft Another boy sufferer learning disability knew nothing academic problems now has turned school life around mother could happier girl got involved because wanted positive alternative some other pastimes dozens similar stories dozens kids have through program Johnson keeps year-long tally points kids have earned models flying has annual Emmy Awards Day Prizes range books kits subsidized Bank Ernie Johnson Johnson says valuable lesson kids learn cope failure Starting over after failure crash builds character wish Emie Ed years preparing young people personal futures What better tool could wish see model airplanes future engineers scientists Ernie Johnson developing rewards already great future promises bright kids because personal commitment Alabama Education Curriculum Guide K-3 available teachers need help working young people have just received copy book can obtained through local FAA Federal Aviation Administration education office Prepared published Alabama State Department Education free 260-page book contains three distinct sections first table contents makes very simple teacher select segments suit his/her current goals second section contains seven units classroom activities unit begins valuable information concerning purpose major messages background information vocabulary final section contains Teacher Resource Guide glossary terms flight dictionary speakers guide book listing sources free materials included Most model aviators will agree best time reach young people about careers Grades K-3 during highly impressionable years children form career thoughts some actually go achieve Ask airline pilot first thought about flying will probably tell seven eight years old So want work kids school teacher Grades K3 contact local FAA education office ask Alabama Aerospace Education Guide K-3 Its free think will glad did Ted Hansen Grand Island Nebraska sent full page story Grand Island Independent newspaper six photographs color article gave nice in-depth coverage sport general Teds love aviation particular few years ago suffered fall roof able improve lighten rehabilitation time building flying wheelchair time go trade show am surprised number avid aeromodelers getting through crowd wheelchairs sport really does have appeal available everyone physical problems usually precludes persons being part fun Teds fleet aircraft includes ducted fan biplanes multi-engine planes well-equipped trailer allows him take collection anywhere wishes Nebraska has hosted National Championships three times enjoyed visit because enthusiasm clubs modelers warmth welcome received think spirit folks defeated legislative action aimed severely restricting model aviation state statewide lobbying effort coordinated AMA HQ public hearing attended Lincoln plus resourcefulness local AMA clubs in-person petitions well prepared testimony got nasty bill defeated committee statehouse Thanks another Nebrakan sending recent story next month May 1992 97 - What does AMA Instead getting long discussion subject thought would pass along text letter recently received Tom Kroggel Commander Hying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio AMA Officers reading February issue Model Aviation Ive noticcd lot comments mcmbers insurance AMAs ability help thc kG flicr Instead everyone throwing darts AMA maybe its time hear club 100% bchind AMA things can us am Commander Flying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio club now has 94 active members proud part very active District 3 have flying off closed landfill leased county last II years Just last year EPA found site leaking what call leaching Due health reasons asked close flying site complied EPA possible way contacted AMA help find new flying site AMA buy site club reccive information acquire new site couple weeks sent box full information letters books pamphlets to book finding keeping flying sites also asked received video tape Partnerships no charge club its membership am happy report product support some hard work club have new flying site have worked out lease Sylvania Parks Recreation club always trying promote AMA RC hobby public two mall shows year once again called AMA mall show package Again received carton full information public helps explain what what stand package also free clubs members two airshows year public again AMA very helpful its show teams year club has started winter workshop kids show build teach safety modeling planning introduce program school system again AMA has program help us nut program also free clubs AMA members club doesnt know about programs AMA its up officers find out AMA cant always bold hand can provide tremendous amount support guidance Its up us AMA members officers clubs educate public shout hobby So next time ask What has AMA done lately think about used services AMA has offer would never need ask question Regards Tom Kroggel Commander Flying Tigers k/C Club Obviously AMA insurance provider often get letters nature thanking AMA its help situations helps balance out negative letters receive Something AMA member needs remember YOU AMA own its services assets representatives try best responsive modeling needs manage YOUR resources provide immediate future programs will benefit hobby Howard Crispin work analyzing noise spectrum model aircraft frequency analyzer helps identify noise source ie exhaust propeller etc have previously discussed flying site program effort given high priority have discussed dangers site loss due incompatibility flight operations ttnd neighborhood requirements Noise big reason site loss well overflight adjacent properties Overflight housing people ttttLst Out take place can lead very quick eviction flying activities Noise something AMA has working Recently Howard Crispin Sound Committee Chairman myself members RIC World Flyers spent three full days making noise measurements also made tt video ways means reducing model plane noise acceptable limits covered range RC models sport pattern giant I3ig Bangers bringing confortaance limits club sound specifications video completed will show method testing typical model set-ups required reduce noise video designed helpful clubs have noise problem also clubs want make sure dont have noise problem neighbors taking preventative measures completion will make video available interested clubs Another project slated later year symposium sound reduction held conjunction Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying Facility Muncie Indiana June 13-14 Plan attend cannot attend plan videotape symposium also Contact Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters have flying site problems may surprised helpful can 98 Model Aviation K PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 quarter scale Extra 300 powered Tarton Twin uses threeblade 18 X 11 carbon fibre prop Hideaway Muffler Eric Derns product soft mounts Measures 95 dB ground 91 dB equivalent air Very quiet has unlimited vertical performance 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 ZONE TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-li am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 6 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 report specifically aimed AMA District 10 members attempt explain some rumors misinformation half truths going around Over year ago AMA Executive Council meeting hrought attention EC District 10 Vp overspent budget 1990 significant margin still presenting expense reports large part problem expenditure money seed patch program intended raise money funding District 10 flying site needs process looking over-expenditures learned IRS requires strict control fund raising activities non-profit corporations full accountability activities also required included corporations tax filings subject some laws regarding may sell items what purpose money raised may used first EC meeting 1991 brought subject up EC District 10 VP agreed District 10 VP would provide complete accounting funds along plan replace seed money AMA expense account before further funds would available him Unfortunately found too demanding accomplish hence message mentioned following letter action stop further overdrafts important thing understand what stopped reimbursement money spent WELL beyond Vps budget did large degree concern consultation other officers legal eagles firm consensus authority what did responsibility following letter sent District 10 VP March 19 1991 should self explanatory March 19 1991 Regg Keyawa From Dave Brown Subject District 10 Expense Acct letter confirm earlier telephone conversation informed have frozen further disbursements District 10 accounts until satisfactory accounting and/or reimbursement funds used seed money District Hat T-shirt project made include normal VP acct AVP acct District meeting acct Frequency Coordinator acct also authorized use AMA credit card telephone calling card until matter resolved action forced message sent letter Jim Sears stating No seed money back no accounting until apportionment fair find attitude un-acceptable irresponsible recap VP account ended 1990 deficit of$561045 after starting 1990 $603577 During 1990 spent $1164622 account along entire $250000 District meeting account $81534 $100000 allocated AVP support District Frequency Coordinator account untouched $54545 total expenditures $1496156 offset deficit VP account amounts left AVP Freq Coord accounts over-expenditure still $488034 have repeatedly stated asked about expenditure VP account hats/T-shirts received blessing true BUT received blessing basis its being expenditure WITHIN budget certainly excess budget feeling now WHAT VP uses budget should up VP provided use budget benefits constituents and/or AMA consistent applicable laws As always case laws change often awareness laws change giving blessing expenditure money purpose aware some legal ramifications such expenditures now aware some laws require us report such fund raising activities IRS part tax filing refusal provide us accounting project could jeopardize AMAs standing IRS cannot permit happen true other VPs have run similar programs past nothing has ever said programs has forced VPs budget such deficit warrant review legality As premise expense accounts should proportionate size district have some sympathy position would willing consider REASONABLE apportionment system should decide propose Executive Council Keep mind just because represent people doesnt mean expenses should higher As have said before costs same go speak club 15 members does club 300 Admittedly might have little postage telephone expense would justify slightly expense twice much Redistricting might answer its difficult find suitable boundary divide California Perhaps should consider elevating stature AVPs make better use represent AMA district level population/proportion AVPs coupled small budget might well work authorized AVP per 2000 members would give District 10 15 AVPs District 6 9 AVPs am using numbers comparisons sake budgeted $3000 VP now districts $200 AVP would result District 10 getting $6000 District 6 getting $4800 wouldnt consider Out line am afraid might problem some districts 11 jumps mind Franldy need control expenses VPs through two ways either restrict HOW MUCH can spend leave up to what spend within certain limitsno dancing girls must limit severely WHAT expenses will reimburse feel strongly former better use AMA s money allows VP use whatever particular resources has available save budget items cant get free example VP able travel airline pass shouldnt use ability enable him use budget office equipment/supplies another VP has office well stocked supplies lacks time travel use assets might allow him pay airfares visit clubs etc another has time little other disposal can use budget cover driving expense visit clubs etc ha ha VP can get everything free cost AMA allow him sponsor blowout Hmmmn be dancing girls come district meeting take AVP him EC meeting Give him flexibility operate WITHIN BUDGET Ive gotten too long already letter cant close making statement Any society governed set rules AMA no exception societies method rules can changed again AMA no exception Again societies rules must adhered until changed again AMA no exception must live within rules dont like rules may best change meantime will damned well live within will tolerate attitude feeling above rules will whatever necessary see abide rules suffer whatever consequences deemed appropriate Executive Council last Executive Council meeting asked provide accounting fund raising project before further funds would provided Immediately after meeting sent spite objection check $517426 remainder expenses last year mistake part Vince Since time another $199222 has disbursed combined District 10 account now receive message wont provide accounting until re-appropriate budgets have tried reasonable has obviously failed quote past president refuse see light make feel heat line have frozen accounts sincerely hope will provide AMA full accounting along acceptable reimbursement plan prior April council meeting order get episode behind us go productive subjects letter leads think am mad about half right am really disappointed friend distribution letter intended inform affected need know action Dave Brown AMA Executive Vice President cc AMA Executive Council AMA Accounting Dept AMA District 10 AVPs AMA District 10 Freq Coord April 1991 EC meeting EC passed motion unanimously abstention supported action order close column necessary inform spite repeated insissances such EC District 10 VP has still provided required accounting May 1992 99 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown L AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Reminders * Grand Opening National Flying Site Muncie IndianaJune 13-14 * The National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base MassachusettsJune 20-29 *IMAA Regional Fly-In Muncie SiteJune 20-2 1 *Scale World Championships Muncie SiteAug 22-29 *USOC Host National Free Flight Society Muncie SiteSept 4- 7 new feature months magazine fund raising raffle aeromodeling museum Proceeds will assist development top notch displays museum collection winner will housed site during Grand Opening Flying Facility take part Grand Opening ceremonies AMA receiving positive response aeromodeling industry expect industry displays Grand Opening Scale World Championships AMA members received windshield pass membership kits Please place pass windshield attend Grand Opening car will receive preferred entry free site priority parking closer flying site will festive occasion activities including swap shop area industry display area open flying raffles free barbecue AMA members subject National Flying Site number interesting points wish pass along Academy looking temporary services carpenter craftsman several display cabinets built along several features developed such modular walls etc finish carpenter know looking few months work please contact office Additionally Academy needs help prepare engines electronic equipment models display Museum need craftsmen builders covering specialists master painters metal workers people can assist inventory data input variety other jobs necessary convert rather large ragtag collection first-rate museum presentation interested volunteering services toward efforts week two will housed just stones throw away house owned Academy house furnished has linens kitchenware purchased along land purchase program interested write directly office Two months ago Leader Club program mentioned column now clubs have received chartered club renewal packets use opportunity remind clubs take advantage Leader Club program Qualification forms will mailed out fall Clubs also note postage paid cards recharter kits Please fill out clubs latitude longitude help AMA build national flying site database As end January AMA renewals caught up now meeting goal less five days turnaround time As begin February membership totals 98% last years January totals Answers time time receive questions attempt print answers especially answers interest general membership Yes National Flying Site available AMA members fly Members may fly free until June 15th after members will allowed three free day uses site membership cards will punched dayThereafter will $500 daly charge $2500 charge calendar year Yes site may reserved special interest groups clubs hold national regional events have site use application form available upon request Once group has arranged use site area contest coordinators will notified sanction application may processed exclusive use site arrangements must made least 100 days prior event early notification will provide time inform general membership through pages Model Aviation magazine will restrictions flying during event AMA encourages use site however also feel obligation inform members special event site would preclude open flying Examples some black-out times would Grand Opening no contests allowed weekend IMAA Fly-In USOC Several members have asked copies National Newsletter Cabane Cabane goes AMA Contest Directors National Newsletter mailed AMA charter club newsletter editors newsletter editor wish subscribe National Newsletter Contest Director wish subscribe Cabane subscriptions newsletters available nine issues year National Newsletter two issues Cabane $1000 subscription rate looks pretty positive Academy will soon announce new program/policy concerning joint industry-AMA marketing ventures result efforts would increased market exposure AMA opportunity both increased information flow and/or additional aeromodeling products AMA members Stay tuned last thirty days have thirty very busy ones Travel responsibilities included IMS Show Executive Council meeting Pasadena trip Indiana monthly construction inspection meeting Detroit VP Pete Waters regional modeling counsel trip Northwest Expo Puyallup Washington same weekend President Lowe EVP Brown managed squeeze another Muncie progress check way home addition normal work several meetings held HQ upcoming projects such World Championships Grand Opening NAA Marketing USOC half dozen other major projects Last month hinted may another exclusive magazine discount available AMA members Since have seen copy offer Flying Models magazine should now hands offer Model Airplane News included free copy MAN Buyers Guide offer Flying Models magazine offers both substantial discount subscription rate bonus free choice popular plans hope enjoy working others Waxing Philosophical Because am son immigrant may aware others freedom country constant journey destination am aware freedom USA birthright afforded earned some ancestors ongoing thing requiring constant attention dedication Perhaps sit little upright chair read hear dismissive remarks concerning accomplishments Academy Model Aeronautics potentially dangerous new curriculum AMA has done lot wonderful things now place full focus attention Academy somehow important everyday needs Academy Model Aeronautics national association model builders fliers them thread business out open action take scrutiny everyones input invited important time Alexander Hamilton offered opinion Sir people govern Congress isnt good enough neither whining about Similarly Academy solicits wide range input makes significant part decision-making process voices heard downside doing business public forum leaves AMA much like fish barrel open attacks disgruntled . too good target msss uniquely American phenomena seems growth centrism latest venue moment shall call sporteentrism Perhaps itself misnomer competitor flying models sport being competitor perhaps being true sports flier flier really trying focus recreational hobby flier may huge thought bear mind Separatism opposite diversity Separatism bred sporteentrists seems posit certain amount reinvention remedial history order place entire blame imagined wrongs door Academy profoundly unhistorical process does get locked popular consciousness has charismatic effect negative result seems whatever AMA official actual witness situation has say must now taken suspect utterances mere ascertations centrists now deserve instant credence However casting new light claims must pass same tests else general debate falls actual truth suffers No amount posturing under cloak diversity actual separatism justifies amount therapeutic slanting holds true debate whether continued next page 100 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 CI Cserrecticst Maine Manna aaetts New Hampshire Rhade Iaad / Vermani DISTRICT REPORT IDon Kraftt District VicePresident P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 9346240 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semanian ISOAlien Rd Billerica MA 01821 BabLandry 80 MainSt EsaexJctVT05452 MC McGuttis B Rabinsan St Hauhen ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymauth NH 03264 Ed Thnmpsan 27 E Greenwich AseWest Warwick RI 02893 Bab Wallace 91 Sylvan St Asan CT 06001 Frequency Coardinatar Geare Wilsan 82 FrazierWay Marstans Mills MA 02648 David G Plaseb WO-1 serving Desert Storm helicopter crashed last day operation Iraq killing nine people RIC Aces Cluh going have memorial fund static display following Cluh Newsletter Most aware plans years annual static display will held Portsmouth High School chance cluh sponsor event will provide purpose annual static display other general get together friends admire others work Most people area familiar name WO-l David Plasch gave life rescue mission final day Desert Storm hope Club can accomplish two-fold objective hosting years static display promote model aviation support worthwhile cause scholarship fund presented students will continuing education field aviation properly advertised should able have good turnout public give good show what model aviation about important make sizable contribution scholarship fund event open AMA members would like show public large variety models trainers Scale Prizes will awarded best class determined voting public Admission will contribution scholarship fund proceeds will go fund event held April 25 1992 Mount Washington RC Club following article photograph provided Percy Hill club newsletter editor Mt Washington Valley RC Club north central New Hampshire relatively new AMA charter club just completing second year have 35 active members Most inexperienced fliers fortunately five six experts teaching rest solo club has open 85-acre flying field 300 x 50-ft grass runway pit area parking space field made possible through hard work members included clearing runway pit areas leveling seeding club hosted its first annual open house field Conway NH past August 17 1991 Flying began 10 am continued throughout day demonstration flights both fixed- rotary-wing aircraft 300 spectators came went day saw aerobatics vintage plane flights spot landings dogfights significant hut reparable crash over 40 airplanes 15 Helicopters visiting clubs Connecticut Massachusetts Maine Vermont Another feature open house involved public flying trainer aircraft buddy box manned instructors fee $3 proceeds donated local charity about 35 potential fliers ranging age 9 70 tried hand As soon plane landed dead-stick gassed up took air again enclosed picture shows number club members assembled field prior open house event left front Jim Farrar Charlie Seavey club president Dale Mallett Armand Truchon rear left right Ted Pilkington Carl Wilson Percy Hill Ron Remy Nate Beaulieu Roger Benhart Modeler/model month Charlie Nelson Waco Ctnarlte baa attended numerous contests aircraft hes doing very well airplane modeled after based Halifax Massachusetts Paul Maths Scale airplane drawings have received two volumes drawings produced late Paul Mate books very well done contain about 120 three-views total books available Sunshine House Inc PO Box 2065 Terre Haute IN 47802 phone number 812/232-3076 Executive Director continued previous poge politics business whatever worth value national organization comes finding out what unites us well separates us furthering unity same time discouraging separatism What does mean means Academy functions input functions public debate taking advantage constructive criticism holds debates out open good quite natural Academy discuss issue move decision-making process fact see something print like gives us opportunity respond item make wishes known Having differences opinion healthy thing worthwhile process diversity makes unity strong Yes AMA has elections see politics hassles see part direct input process keeps us members Academy want us go will conclude reemphasizing Separatism opposite diversity May 1992 101 Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligtble 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 New York New Jersey 2 DISTRICT REPORT District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO 09123 George Bess 11 Ma p Ic Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Herbert W Decou B5 Riverside Dr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Jxschkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam Sateler 41 Perry Ave Latbarn NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smitbtjeld Dr Endicent NY 13760 rreqaency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 first opportunity attend enjoy 16th Annual Central NY Model Aircraft Association symposium model show held January 25th state fairgrounds Syracuse NY details will covered elsewhere Model Aviation Geoff Styles AMA HQ can say super show super people recommend attend years come Woody Woodman sent photo taken years Penguin Day says about six years ago Pine Barren Modelers agreed meet fly year January firstregardless weatherand fly snow sleet qualify Club Penguin Hey Woody wheres snow sleet looks like June Heres conclusion Angelo De Fillipos Got Started Quickie 500 Racing Part appeared April issue Model Aviation So Lenny has now spotted rest field 3/4 first lap finally let go assumed position next flier waited light pylon flash could tell Lenny can tum Now want watch Pylon race no better place watch pilot area four planes flying close 90mph some 15 feet off ground never 100 feet away whole lot closer time can hypnotic problem Im supposed concentrating just airplane So about three laps have gone point Lenny feels hes alone out must have passed Out because hasnt heard word yet Slowly can feel myself coming back consciousness somehow find Lennys plane really wasnt hard caller dead last start calling turns sometimes get right tenth lap definite improvement Lenny managed land plane put end what seemed like two hours flying time retrieved plane walk back pits blur laughing hard tears eyes Thankfully now have few minutes compose ourselves try figure out what went wrong can assure nothing wrong equipment just bad case jitters Before long second heat ready begin time things bit relaxed could actually fly lap two five six corrections think both calmed down somewhat completely improved final heat day really what made worthwhile four-plane heat first three four laps still struggling lap five somehow found myself same lap leader next three laps became two-plane race wing-tip wing-tip 20 ft off ground flying unison miscue both planes kits again came second final heat three laps heaven really doesnt matter win lose want hook up another plane course go fast turn left wing-tip wing-tip think Im addicted have uncontrollable urge race trying get people area hooked racing Last summer able get three clubs interested participating plans coming year works hope hold eight nine races season Remember want keep simple inexpensive attract fliers possiblebeginners well experienced racer rules follow Any AMA legal Quickie 500 airplane engines choice Fox K&B 40 prop APC 9 x 65 Fuel provided host club reasons Im putting down paper attract new fliers As can see made just about mistake possible beginning After few races under belts couple practice sessions both Lenny have become respectable still learning So dont think have ace flier top-notch engine man format have set up designed beginner just like Any committee members will willing help get started So dont shy winter get yourself Quickie Ill see field come first thaw knows next summer might Nationals Rena air races information please feel free contact us call ourselves Interstate Pylon Racing Association three clubs involved person contact listed below Lakeland RC Club Angelo DeFilippo 459 Kennedy Blvd Bayonne NJ 07002 Staten Island RC Modelers Warren Schmauch 137 David St Staten Island NY 10308 Jersey Coast Flyers George Schmauch 50 Patton Dr Sayreville NJ 08872 102 Model Aviation outstanding Electric modelers Pittsburgh area George Minear Hmmm.doesnt look like Piper Cub does month received letter Tom Kroggel Flying Tigers R/C club Toledo Ohio Other AMA officers received same letter hope youll read President Lowes AMA News column officers get letters complimenting AMA perhaps dont pass enough along several letters similar Toms have received recently So Im going join bandwagon toot AMAs hom just bit Take look Toms letter club need assistance contact AMA RC Helicoptersare interested may happy hear event will highlight years Helicopter activity will take place District III International Radio Controlled Helicopter Associations Jamboree will held July 11 12 Waynesburg Pennsylvania host club Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners noted its ability produce great events Current plans include mini flying school seminars manufacturers displays flying would like information event IRCHA contact Don Chapman 513/236-8853 Potential new club members present field almost flying session first impression person gets field very lasting welcome sign City Dayton Ohio flying field very neat hospitable could reason great modeling interest area Would appreciate seeing yourself club column send picture black/white preferred color okay brief explanation vice president address top page Try keep picture simple clear uncluttered Highlight clubs activities pictures Model Aviation US Air Force Museum near Dayton Ohio oldest largest military aviation museum world chronological layout tells exciting story aviation development days Wright Brothers Kittyhawk Space Age Exhibits include approximately 200 aircraft missiles plus family oriented historically interesting aeronautical displays Over million visitors around world come Ohio year tour unique free attractionAMA members other districts may interested know museum less three hours Muncie site Photographs displays encouraged model shop premises Free movies shown weekends holidays except Christmas research facility also available youd like information write United States Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson AFL Ohio 45433-65 18 telephone 513/255-3284 month highlight individual modets modelers District III Below Mike Skinbihski displays aircraft local mall show May 1992 103 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 1814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 FletcherAve Donbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 Jatin Hathaway 102 Wosdmere Dr New Stanton PAl 5t72 Jay Mealy 208 WitmorSt Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cran5reek Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weinier 15613 Groendale Ave Maple HIS OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallsnieli Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilssn 4013 Marcy Daytsn OH 45449 Freqeency Coordinator John CeOle 1812 WysminO Ave Fnrty Fort PA 18704 Phase 7171 287-8970 George Wacker built beautiful Nieuport 11 Honors Last month mentioned award presented Baltimore Area Soaring Society Governors Citation Excellence order Governor Schafer Maryland After receiving news passing found out two clubs getting award second club Westminster Aero Modclers also achieved honor through outstanding job did presenting aerospace understanding elementary age school children Westminster Aero Modelers club has active area years As mentioned last month telling about Baltimore Area Soaring Society activity has paid off number ways club Foremost among value excellence public relations involved obtaining flying site has real plus WAM citation printed Carroll County Times follows State Maryland Governor State Maryland Westminster Aero Modelers Greetings known behalf citizens State recognitton ol impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference livesas demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experienecs youth.. Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation given under hand Great Seal State Maryland 17th day December year Lord 1991 s] William Donald Schafer Governor photo shows club members r Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman citation info came Milt Peacock apologize delay two clubs sery closely associated program ask other clubs have similar recognition type activity pass along can let world know contributions model aviation hying Sunday afternoon Activity About ten months ago letter Richard Tremmel asking information regarding radio control fliers Greenville North Carolina area seemed Richard about move I3urbank California area needed info could continue worlds finest sport just received note couple photos Richard has settled nicely North Carolina got acquainted some fliers actively going group Richard joined consisting fifteen members has field silting betwixt tobacco cotton makes no disturbance situation neighbors Richard says couple people club have opened small shop nearby helps supply problems locally Pie number two Richard Tremmel K&13 61powered Goldberg Cub L-4 Assisting getting fliers together transfers locale another things District Vice President can readily helps everyone long run Former District 4 Member spent part week down RC World Orlando Florida doing some work Sound Committee During visit area stopped l3ohs Hobby Shop Now should have familiar ring members mid-Virginia area beyond shop owned Bob Fuiwider Bob known years shop Cary Street Richmond People came far wide deal Bob can recall flier coming way Wallops Island Anyway Bob operated fine shop Orlando also outstanding doubt complete shop might wish visit aspect Bobs shop keeps right up date what oto modeler active flierin fact came Out Wednesday flew Ultimatc few readings Bob active contest circuit arcs flew EC Pattern some Scale also ran contests Richmond Area Radio Control Club years Well sure good see Bob talk awhile passed regards old friends up happen Orlando area 104 Model Aviation Delaware Distnct Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia DISTRICT REPORT H award Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robertt Babura tllOtisOrisoSesern MD 21144 Pliant 4101969-9350 Bob Cliampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newytil News VA 23606 Rick Chuistoph 1348 Comberland Dr Harriooaborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mochaniessille V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Forowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Seotty Moyer 11 Orchard Last Wilmisgton 0111801 Charles Sptar 288 Holly Last Mockosillo NC 27028 Fressency Cssrdlnator Past Yacobseci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevillt NC 28301 Phoot Esoning 1919 488-5986 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 cheeks 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 AviafionPlans Jim Wilkinson Panama City Florida writes read page 34 March Model Aviation George Myers exact cost insurance per member $9 What happens rest money Jim insurance cost per member undetermined went self-insured business tOne no other insurance company world would touch us no choice Currently total claims against us under litigation exceeds net worth answer $9 question would need crystal ball Meet Richard Carole Schneider Marietta Georgia Richard belongs important TTOMA Free Flight Club Atlanta airplane front built exactly free flight Its got funny little wires coming out end wings Richard just stands holding handle must pretty good Control Line model because hie CL Scale FAl Team World Competition Good show Richard.. Danny Littlejohn Corinth Mississippi politely demanding mention club Corinth Skyblazers club recently raised $375 local Muscular Distropby Association leg braces wheel chairs children can get out around important club currently has 11 members since paid dues have right demand anything want snap pictured below picture dont think flying think eating something Thanks report Danny Fred Mulbolland has reported Tampa Florida West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc also affiliated Society Antique Modelers SAM 77 have just finished first ANNUAL FLORIDA WINTER FLY Odessa Fred passed Out 50 trophys 42 contestants 10 States Everybody good time Pictured above Grand Champ Larry Davidson Playboy Junior radio controlled Larry came way East Northport NY attend Freds Tampa Contest Karl Hensel wants remind again attend first annual District V Fun-Fly Meridian Mississippi Also Wayne Thornton wants remind attend Tn-City Cloud Dancers Fly-In June see innocent looking airplane table above? little devil can go 140 miles hour Bill Jordan Bainbridge Georgiaand Manny Sousa Tallahassi Florida quietly talking airplane calming down before goes out screams around pylons has Rossi 40 took snap Greenville South Carolina last Quicky 500 Pylon Race J Barr CD invited last year Ill back year invite again Dont forget what Ive telling you want new 11992 AMA rule book free write Ill mail Sometimes dont listen Joe Pokays transparent covered 1/3 scale clipped wing Tayloreraft Joe now official District V Inspector experimental R/C aircraftwe got couple Joes Tayloreraft weighs 32 pounds powered spark ignition OS-300 Twin magnificent biplane constructed scratch Luther Moore Montgomery Alabama idea bi-plane Thats what said Dennis McKinney kneeling next him took picture Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery flying field Luther club Treasurer club has enviable flying field Out old farmland cow pasture Peace quiet far eye can see Wayne Nelson club President year 1992 lot marriages take place Mississippi Divorce almost unheard-of State thats lot people move See happily married couple Robert Cletia Clanton have just wedding ceremony performed model airplane flying field few minutes before picture snapped couple months ago Cletia made wedding cake decorated little model airplanes farm tools because Robert divides time between flying models farming TnCity Cloud Dancers President Wayne Thornton reported Robert seen flying little plane sky soon after marriage ceremony same day May 1992 105 5 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Asioclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartsszewez 3826 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vera St Gibsonvlle FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Ajhany MS 38652 Karl Hense RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jaclrson 2118 Thoralee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Irgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Bos 337 Daphne AL 36526 Diclr Panon 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmisghanr AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrsa GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Grange Ave Baldndn FL 32234 Len Webster 1000 Sycamore Mandrester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burniu Fields Boo 1063 Srnd4and Rd. Interlachen FL 32145 Telephone 904 664-2517 Elsy Marez 2626 W Nsrthwood Santa Ans CA 92704 L George Steiner 2236 Rsgue River Dr Saaanrento CA 90816 Phone 916 362-1962 Illinois Indiana / KentueSy / Missouri 6 DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidente Ron Ballard Rt5 Box 90 Decatur 1N46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5600 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal tttel 3 Castle Dr RA #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deh&ScottJestice 156 South Franuen Bensennille 1L60100 William Kero 1808121k St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 BillZimmerBox72Varna 1L61375 Frequency coordinator Paul Holsten616 W301h St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 81 65-7121 Fax816584-776 large hole column April want assure usual full pages worth left However some subject matter article removed because felt best interest AMA Id much rather have left column alert problem observed reason am sorry made choice did timing having pull out didnt help either too close deadline create new stuff read Sorry Hmm Maybe did better filling Anyway. dont know what did begin new year spent January 1 doing what like doing best flew Cheetah good friend Phil Ciholas Phil AMA member winner AMA scholarship few years back now employed Cessna aircraft company engineer get spend some time together time comes home visit family course also spend some time model flying group later day newly rebuilt Hots needed testing see can still handle Half club three us showed up fly beautiful day little wind mild temperatures Boy did ever have fun can also report Hots survived am sure enjoyed starting off new year first flights course get reports oftentimes get carried away being first fly club such report came via SIRS RIC Club newsletter read Rick Tackett began flight just before midnight landed just after midnight Did say landed Crashed better term Now question does count first flight considering ill-timed crash Thats controversy SIRS RIC Club have live rest year What think got call Gary Bussell District 6 AVP en Muncie wanted tell about progress made new site said building just about complete Itll short period time before start moving Ill bet just about time read have time would like give Ill bet can use some help Call youd like give some time good cause Per conversation Vince process setting up house group people would like give AMA day two help Are interested Give Vince call AMA HQ Gary chatting told some changes going New Castle flying field visited awhile back after attending Indoor meet making big plans old building used club house hear ye fixed roof rest room water system etc made nice place club Congrats goes out New Castles finest Now can just something about full size strip can land little easier Cheetah Boy rough gear just got back Pasadena CA first EC meeting year marks new beginning yearly travel would like hear you need old VP Out way Im already watching events newsletters Speaking newsletters dont forget Swap shop season Dont forget take along some good stuff sell swap shop go Last year saw real need merchandise several swap shops can spend money no brings anything buy have endless masses goodies demand others What about models hung up forgot about say gave up two-cycle four-cycle hold onto two-cycle engines Bring goodies swap shops point have no goods sell swap shops theres no need swap shops Now terrible thought last council meeting approved plan help clubs purchase flying sites course will start off slowly see plan works club process looking site youre ready make some sacrifices order own own site maybe plan Call Geoff Styles Director Marketing AMA HQ check out PADCOM driving force behind other major land purchase endeavors hat off efforts making purchasing flying sites number project Through efforts owning own flying sites does seem possible us Ive reading more discontent newsletters over purchase Muncie site cant see need site Other being good investment future show place world see can use site leverage helping finance plan mentioned above though members may able use Muncie site may afford opportunity buy site theyve dreamed home So speak badly Muncie site may want take broader look site now hands meets eye fact feel strongly about land acquisition looking second site Califomia As understand site would used lot Muncie site AMA has moving wrong direction could someone tell better way us use funds tie up land use As dues increases some worrying about has no increase Open members some time planned well can tell Weve changed dues amounts some keep increases bay Hopefully thatll help see AMA about raise dues read local clubs newsletter give editor call ask info came Shoot wed like know too have rumors AMA bad financial shape having borrow lot money stay afloat Yep borrowed lot money bank Muncie first phase construction full swing However plenty cash pay good business us borrow money Muncie bank tool good will may want favors future Remember site acquisition program Its back scratchin time folks guess may going overboard trying say think AMA great organization dont want hurt misinformation Ive seen lot lately guy says Im argumentative defend AMA Yep guess hes right plan continue same Im proud AMA us newsletter editor wants know about some rumor hes heard conceming AMA its much better call source find truth has good info put newsletter have fine organization editor has power tell it Misinformation makes extra work us volunteers much happier flying field instead keyboard trying straighten up tale told error defense editors know its toughest thing to come up news club month experience problem month write column would like ask other members AMA help out editors supplying good stuff write about can misinformation will left out Hey lets get another subject caught interest just recently us must face grim reaper sooner later Some clubs try make sure friends loved ones hobby style two examples Ive heard about past month Hank Walker member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association recently passed away after battle Leukemia family moved display some Hanks hobby life around casket during funeral services Included equipment photos etc what read Hank remarkable modeler remarkable family Joe Keim member Converse Flying Eagles RC Club passed away after suffering heart failure Joes family requested Joes club fly model airplane cemetery part funeral rites club looked over situation cemetery able fly model last tribute good friend What struggles read about daily lives its kinda nice see something touching examples pure love friendship ranks families Sometimes tend forget simple loving things life Enough now 106 Model Aviation Yep its February already thinking spring too still have lot nonsummer activities left attend joke building models.HUH Work weather meeting modelers waving flag seems fill hours available However shall build Super Zilch promised Cindy Curtis have appointed Don BentOdd replacement Boyd Bowdish will working parallel remainder year tough hole fill Don has very active Minneapolis area long time will excellent job Gone Flying.Forever Last week lost greatest modelers Detroit Area Jack Josiatas co-owner brother Don Joes Hobby Stores involved auto accident already miss him first meeting World Champs Kenley later visited USA fly Nationals Chicago Jack Pattern judge Midwest RIC Society site out country Sunday morning open-air breakfasts held Jack Marilyn doing cooking Jack full-scale pilot did Texas Tour regularly visits Dearborn store very pleasant good conversation modeling goodies see handle Jack VP District 7 appointed position Contest Board RC helped start servicing business financing scope local clubs owe him debt years support have received Joes starting Jack losiatas Memorial Fund will used modeling along ideas family wishes Send contributions Joes Hobby Center 7845 Wyoming Avenue Dearborn Michigan 48126 published four times year contain plans Swopshops rage shall out until April visiting Minneapolis March 7 Executive Director Mankowski too made trip AMRCC meeting 28 clubs representatives completely saturated doings AMA wished taped know information magazine reading seems low priority Muncie has recognised latest version Rand McNallys maps Next will have sign 1-69 declaring presence National Flying Site Aircraft Sectionals will have icon learn Application forms financial assistance purchasing fields clubs have completed may send look article subject next month have write thing noticcd swop shops has increase CL models kits Sturgis whole table new old kits several models ready built Michigan Exchange clubs still looking outdoor site meantime plans hold CL section Rouge Park same last year Ill give information soon get Table-top Displays have well booked have both need hand-out materials available AMA HQ darned good PR also have video tapes can copy purchase addition AVPs can attend club meeting bring information members Myself try get out much possible during winer months keep warm weather time own flying have host frequency monitors club use have 3 ICOM 7000s hand-held ICOM two channel analyzers Contact frequency Coordinators booking Plenny Bates new editor Indoor News Views passes request mention want publication send him $700 made out INAV 2505 White Eagle TRL SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 newsletter will May 1992 107 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 AssIstant Vice Preuldent Boyd Bowdisti 6410 Glenwood N Goldi PrAnserance Coordinator Joseph M HasS 5394 English Dr Tray Associate Vice PresIdents Don Bentlield 1440 WostMinnehahaAvo St Paul MN 56104 Bsd German Baa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Rustell Knetzger 2625 E Shorowoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Make 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Wutedue IA 50701 Ran Sears 132S Raslyn Puntiac Ml 461154 Frequency CoordInators Weal Bob Stamm 3116 Bayce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 LEast Bert Kelly PD Bas39001 ard Ml 4B239 Ribcrackers gathered annual winter fun fly IflotO ny uan Wamboldt Astro Wings Wisconsin President Steve Bathe committee members present check $1600 Special Olympics chairwoman Chris Reiter Scott Orten photo News Orange Texas Received letter Don Marshall Orange County Radio Control Club letter reads follows fall 1991 Orange County RC Club held special day-long fun fly picnic Orange County Association Retarded Children Eagle Point RC field Orange TX Over forty fliers 39 OCARC clients spent day together participating multitude activities flying demonstrations modelers Orange Port Arthur Beaumont Jasper Sulfur Louisiana picnic lunch provided through generous contributions support local merchants highlight day glider relay race OCARC members participated teams using buddy-box setup evetyone opportunity fly RC model airplane end day OCARC visitors presented prizes certificates participation first annual event friend Dan Marshall Please remember Safety no accident Don tier rhe grime reaper get model dates District 8 meeting fun fly will held Sundance Airport Oklahoma City have set August 1 2 opportunity visit members AMA Headquarters staff Mark contest calendar make plans attend information contact Jim Traw 405/364-8730 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Float Fly 114th Aerosquadron Grapevine will hosting float fly Dallas area May 23 24 1992 site event will Doubletree Hotel Park West lake modelers will flying L-shaped body water gently sloping manicured shorelines surrounding 125-acre lake private adjacent luxurious Doubletree Hotel Any size aircraft can comfortably flown site hotel management very enthusiastic about event has set aside hotel rooms attendees discount rate hotel hoping make largest float flys country information contact Ryan Anderson 313 Sandlewood Lane Euless TX 76039 Tel 817/267-2004 108 Model Aviation Areansas Louisiana New Meuo Oldakoma / Texas 8 DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gaand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Aadraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glean Grosens 10224 Kealee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Dioptay coordinator Karen Hopkios 5515 Oridgenon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators INorthl Joe DoMond 1830 Chew Chase Corrollnon TX 75006 Sounhl Tim Aherrrs 14824 Bear Creek Pass Aootin TX 78737 Some members Orange County RIC club working community service project introduce model aviation members Orange County Association Retarded Children OCARC members Alvin R/C club have designed constructed functional Navy Escort Carrier land take off F-4U Corsair models carrier deck 48 ft long 135 ft wide models Dynaflite model Corsairs operating tail hooks open canopies bomb drops invasion markings Steve Robbins Alvin R/C club indicates models have flown times crash information contact Steve Robbins 7598 Morely St Houston TX 77061 Tel 713/645-9898 get stuff often wonder what will happen wife finds bought another model bidding times hot heavy ease auctions everyone keeps eagle eye out good bargain auctioneers change off time time fellows supplying merchandise always offer variety items shop equipment completely finished airplanes Everyone has great time Kansas News Doe Scraper AVP Hillsdale Lake Flying Field site Wing Tips V Sport Aerobatic Contest September 21st 22nd RC Barnstormers Johnson County host club put another fun-filled competition After two days spirited flying Mr Jerry Cheney walked away Top Gun award highest overall scoring percentage Wing Tips competition held twice year good number Ultimates seen fifth meeting sport aerobatic fliers Participants Kansas Missouri Iowa enjoyed contest along good number spectators RC Barnstornsers Johnson County promote quite variety types RC flying home field Hilldale Lake Contests throughout year include IMAC Sport Aerobatics Scale Aerobatics MOKRA racing Gliding Sailplaning Combat well variety fun-fly events field often serves practice site Heart America Air Show Team well Thanks hard work people like Jeff Nelson Rich Paiva Charles James Phil Mallonee Gordon McWilliams Carl Melin Mike Jim Frickey Bruce Hood Norm Pfeifer Gary Harshman Steve Milam other faithful members club Barnstormers remain active supporter model aviation Kansas City metropolitan area continuing emphasis helping training new fliers good model aviation good club Look another club highlighted next month Colorado News Jefco Auction held February first second billed largest model aviation gatherings District 9 members two-day auction features array models model Well other exciting event day two aftemoon Arvada Club invited out fly field Thanks some generous fellows able fly biplane few trips around patch As flying heard pilot next say landing point diverted biplane right clear landing other plane surprise biplane collided another airplane Wow Talk about excitement Fortunately myself other pilot both planes able land safely photo below shows results missing half elevator Well author survived first mid-air luckily hopes never has another thanks two understanding pilots Bill Barsch Blaise Recca Thanks Arvada Club hospitality Friday January 31 District 9 club officers Denver area involved informal symposium meeting educational rewarding Although billed get-acquainted meeting important ideas presented topics interest discussed first series meetings planned District 9 As VP will contact club representatives listed AMA club roster contact person important link communication chain Please check person time time Wyoming News Casper Airmodelers will holding 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fun Fly May 23 24 Casper Wyoming Contact person Gene Carson CD Chuck Smith AVP Thought month much good worst us equipment Z Comments heard throughout event included much bad best us ill behooves us talk about rest Look equipment need shop neat us airplane just missedI wish would have bidding May 1992 109 rado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming 9 DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlan ND 58421 Days 17011 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tim Bosd7ttl N58thSt Lincoln Nt 68505 Nathan Laicaster 35075 Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W BlstCirArvada CD 80005 Loris Moes 607 8 Van Bottiseas ND 58318 Dos Msden410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 tim Rickitti516SCloidao SisosFalls 5057103 RL Dos Scrapor 9524 Roe Ovorland Park KS 66207 ChuckSmith 220 Colambine Casper WY 82604 Freqoescy Coordinator Stese Mangiss c/s Radio Service Center BiBS Sheridas Deiver Co 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 3031 936-3266 Les Richardson Al Lahti computer maven Larry Bickel Jefco club president Gary Sullivan Looks like some real work gets done Blaise Recca Russ Miller after crash Left right Paul Samaras Nat Lancaster lAvi Colorado Roger Mitchel Jefco Auction council meeting opened general comment around 4 pm unusual idea hut deserves lot merit Too bad Friday afternoon Perhaps few District Ten interested would have present input Shown center picture new council member good friend Russel Miller North Pole Carrington ND replacing good friend great guy Travis McGinnis Travis shown receiving Meritorious Service award president Don Lowe Travis youll missed pictured warmly welcomed new member council Joe Beshar District 2 Joe going real asset AMA District 2 Joe replacing favorite guy good friend John Byrne John always read admired Second District Thoughts shall miss Back council three Howard Crispin Howard has published through AMA book sound have personally used several occasions rescue Flight Sites Good job Howard background top photo above clearly shows attendance interested District 10 AMAers Thank Loren Nicholson Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Al Williamson attendance shown District 10 property acquisition leader Gary Hover Gary presented first potential regional flying site council won overwhelming support its further study Im calling today Open Line Friday am revealing some unhappy campers thoughts District 10 VP following Wayne Hanson Wayne Buds you.. Mr Don Lowe President AMA Dear Sir As model builder flier since 1936 AMA member since NAA wish express displeasure District 10 Vice President Reginald Keyawa First monthly column Model Aviation has little coverage area except state California Most reporting high-tech expensive side hobby instead reports average sport flier Second reading columns constant reference alcohol model flying time admonished him about what called necessities flying radio fuel model brewskies etc returned letter scrawled thanks comments across bottom crowning glory column December 1991 issue Model Aviation described Crows Landing facility California has swimming poo1 adult serving facility providing AMF better known Adult Modification Fluid nerve associate AMA called AMA AMF disgusting know alcohol has no place model field model event mentioned party resulted broken bones people thrown pool time get rid people brag about condone drinking model activities Lets get away situations better yet forbid Cant find VP will work show pictures plain ordinary modelers form backbone AMA God help us man has re-elected District 10 Vice President solution may tear up AMA cardsYours better flying Wayne Hanson 189 B Paseo Sarta Green Valley AZ 85614 Wayne youre absolutely right no high tech stuff column Bob Schlosberg Dear Mr Keyawa Ive member AMA 15 years nowcertainly long time lot longer way RC people travel through hobby Ive member two districts 10 read Model Aviation month try keep reasonably current group people hardly recognize Free Flight find hard understand Ive reading column now since youve installed District 10 VP cant remember youve ever mentioned anything about Free Flightpower rubber scale FFso recent idea imposing fine thats what Ill call $500 District 10 members California fliers can find flying sites unbelievable What makes think people Arizona Hawaii Nevada Utah want donate money Californias problems have plenty flying sites Arizona fine suspect other states well clalm money District 10 somehow think means California little world California RC have attended Free Flight events recent years Mile Square Park course shared RC CL crowd well racketeers unsafe flying hotdog antics Ive appalled look safety RC crowd fly over flight line parked cars over general area flight Ive seen models auger less 20 feet Free Flighter heard story hitting someone realize small number may AMA members insight some RC people thoughtiess antics feeling shared people FF community think should pay extra type good will distributed RC areas Free Flighters need favors some sort compensation community people tell fly model airplanes immediately think fly RC want tell us get lost have explain Im sure sound like angry person am little respect bobby enjoy seeing what others fieldsincluding RC never tire seeing other peoples creations appreciating work true modelers fields since am fairly well accomplished area FF rubber scale balk idea yours would seriously consider withdrawing own AMA membership well wifes would $60 loss AMA over $500 surcharge feeling should reconsider idea persist very least should test waters other states because doubt have same problems California comes flying sites own report Tucson group prime example what understand neighbor involved RC Phoenix area have no problems either RC money Hobby shops magazine advertising respect its much like college football looks like its whole college athletic program people lower echelon still dont like being abused dog top Remembermodeling started Free Flight its making strong revival attested FAC groups NFFS dont think AMA district vice president should ignore group modelers impose mandatory surcharges benefit RC Sincerely Bob Schlosberg Bob thanks letter think thoughts whats wrong world deal ok hell rest Edge - 110 Mo AMAdel Aviation Io Anzona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DisIricI X Vica-Presidenl 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Assaclate Vice Presidents Marc M Karpowicir 570W Center Logan UT 84321 BettySfream3723SnswdenAve Lang Beach CAIIBOB Al Williamson 445 Westhy Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Cuordinatars George Steiner 2238 Roue Riser Dr Sacraments CA 95826 tlayMare26t W Northwoad Santa Ana CA 92704 John Byrne receiving Fellowship award Pres Lowe complaints VPs dont write ahout what EC doing get feedhack district says what see time what want read few less five have indicated desire details column What Executive Council doing Well decided try figure out way can help local clubs huy own flying sites Actually first discussion idea took place shout eight years ago hut put Al carefully gels belicrank assembly put together builder watches intently hold until summer tumed over necessary experts see can make workAnother issue proposed contest license Good ides Suppose have competition license costs say $5 ordinary AMA dues required rule hook events would provide certain things What Well rule hook possibly different format revisions updates funding contest hoard members attend meetings hammer out problems rules funding research applicable contest kinds things providing judges training automatic FAt membership maybe building data base active contestants disciplines allowing better communication participants point its idea Whats opinion Contest time approaches Dont forget Great Oregon EXPO Corvallis April 11 & 12th Should have AMA meeting can talk AVP holding An Executive Council meeting will keep far away SRAC will have Polar Bear Fun Fly field Snohomish Model Airport April 5 will 31st Annual Polar Bear Does make oldest annual contest district Come Skyknights Spring Opener Float Fun Fly OMAS pond April 26 Evergreen Radio Modelers Association ERMA will hold annual Float Plane Fun Fly Sunday April 5 Wenherg State Park Lake Goodwin Essentially take Arlington Airport exit #206 head west 36th NW turn left about 157th St Call John Lein 206/435-0280 information Zillab AKA Volcano Fun Fly will May 16-17 Bens field number 22 best Fun Flys around contest starts Saturday fun starts early arrivals show up Some best flying will take place after dark RVs tents fliers relive old flights contests lot people show up week before contest enloy themselves totally So want have place park better contact Mike Hanratty 413 5 81st Ave Yakima WA 98908 call evenings please 509/966-1092 arent hookups water sanitary facilities site arent going bring RV would appreciate letting know intend show up Dont send money just let know Another event Zillab site Bens Field will Spring Opener sponsored Columbia Basin Big Birds IMAA Ch 167 Dates April 4 & 5 flying will 9 am until dusk will have swap area concessions raffle Its nice field enjoyable place fly will Big l3ird Fly Boeing HAWKS field Kent 12th April Last month pictures Bill Wesphal SRACs Lake Ballinger Fly-In rules arc simple experienced flier fly safely have good time pits crowded fine aircraft flown bunch spectators came foot car bus watch enjoy did happen Several years ago Bill Wesphal Mountlake Terrace Centennial Commission through contact able arrange benefit model air shows Lake Ballinger public modelers response shows enthusiastic came partial waiver city ordinance prohibits model flying public park intemal combustion engines lake Due clubs demonstrated interest affairs community water-based model flying permitted November through middle April specific days lake surrounded homes has golf course north edge Great care taken fly permitted keep away houses golf course some special events such Ballinger 91 August 25th given special waivers last event allowed host club Seattle Radio Acm Club able offer $400 scholarship senior Mountlake Terrace HS plans major math science engineering college/university aeronautic and/or science-math related course community college Bill Westphal rest SRAC members commended superb efforts gaining recognition within Mountlake Terrace community model aviation positive part community activities Al Fernandez told about some classes model aircraft building giving showed some pictures asked copies show classes held Federt Way Boys Girls Club Al said lots help wife Dawn very good kids Dawn built plane own Besides Dawn Bill Darkow Cam Coughtin came couple nights help Als account Most first class spent boys running around room making airplane noises holding airplane parts over heads model Frank Macys Firebaby II design will another class starting late January 92 Hopefully will some girls involved next class Al said couldnt identify individual fledglings included Denny Lawton Tony Lawton Nathanial Barton Christopher Barton Jason Recer Barons Model Club Spokane will have 2nd Annual Ice Breaker Pattem Fly Deer Park May 30/31 Theres room RVs no hook-ups will food beverages available BBQ Saturday night Events include Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Turnaround new IMAA chapter being formed Boise area Big Birds Treasure Valley interested contact L T Lessinger 3105 Lindsay Ave Boise Idaho 83705 208/336-4739 Over Memorial Day weekend Salmon RC Fliers will host annual Fun Salmon Idaho low-key event main idea flying airplanes fun relaxing getting together reasonably large group like same thing can enhance enjoyment Besides Salmon has scenery defies description must see believe May 1992 111 Alaska / Idaho Montana / OreGon Washington 11 DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Distlict Xl Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5031 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760872422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tsm Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bsx 86 Wilder ID 83876 Jerry Hslcsmb 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 810th Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 98516 Dave Mallens 15559 Palentise Ave Seattle WA 96133 Brace Nelson 807 1 Vickshsrg St Spakane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamalti Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave 1 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Freqoency Coordinator Al Watson 138-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 fledglings concentrate engine bellcrank assembly putting finishing touches prior flight group finished aircraft Last shot shows moment truth Will fly course did SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr Big engines big sound levels big problems number members operating big airplanes big engines both AMA Scale events IMAA-type flying rapidly growing sport Its growing because ease flying comes larger aircraft greater visibility wide choice aircraft modeled Most models scale very scale-like appearance activity creates some potential difficulties clubs individuals Foremost among question noise sound pressure levels distances away pilot positions models being flown lack appreciation both concerns Any questions left relative cost safety other technical aspects will leave others time being have need consider first two size model will quite often mean flier has little appreciation distance model covers flight means some question you make wide sweeping split S turnaround Are keeping inside flight boundaries established field fact turning over house project off right extremely important question becomes important look second equation loud point turnaround measured housing area relatively easy find out dB level operate full throttle over bard surface nine feet aircraft assuming sound level flight same ground probably can compute reading neighbors house because can possibly determine viewed pilot position thing can take sound readings property lines question couple considerations flew directly over house question need immediately consider flying manner will permit repeating problem said first step read ambient locality What should expect Typically suburban quiet neighborhood will read low 40 dB range mid50 dB range Ideally would never operate manner would exceed ambient value might extremely difficult alternative keep close value possible greater difference greater chance complaints fly distance might considered greatest under normal flying conditions sound level still much greater ambient have two options can attempt get sound level measured ground much lower can alter flight path order provide greater distance between neighbor choices alternative could complaint subsequent loss flying site Survey On 10-11-12 February 1992 spent days working Don Lowe members RC World Club Orlando Florida doing extensive checking aircraft operation ground flight work done using third octave band analyzer types aircraft ranged powered 40 engines up through 42 large models two reasons members fly large models taking comprehensive look category Over 100 recordings made botth running ground during fly past will take some time correlate data get print interesting will comments should encourage consider better mufflers vibration isolation selection propellers better suited match performance aircraft flying model design same power someone else club will probably have easier go getting proper equipment set up situation will find have need some experimentation getting desired operation next issue will provide some anaiysis data interim thing certainly determined R/C World will very likely have need shift flight path new runway about 30 order guarantee nor flying over some houses After years operation building now taking place progression larger models other factors mean change always easy quite often necessary New equipment Landing Products has working couple years develop propeller larger engines have APC props sizes up through sixteen inches some time have received widespread acceptance around world Working sizes eighteen inches up presents number different equations path taken has manufacture propeller metal huh blades can replaced either order change pitch due damage both blades propeller being offered two three blade styles photo shows complete propeller set blades next month take look large engine operation prop shown 18-10 certainly appear much quieter flight Landing Products located PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 second item new type vibration isolator system being offered sizes wide range engines shown photo typical used engines such Quadra G-38 supposedly up six cubic inches unit comes two different insert materials fabric impregnated type will support heavier loads photo shows half assembled half consists neoprene sheet four metal parts necessary sheet metal screws set plates attaches engine mount other pre-drilled mounting firewall neoprene sheet completely isolates engine airframe manufactured Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Next time Big engines solutions quieter operation Save fields AI -w wv 112 Model Aviation APC Prop blades New type vibration isolator manufactured Art Designs
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
AMAN ws Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 National Publicity Program page 97 Westminster Aero ModeIer Win Governors Award page 97 California Volunteer Teaches Kids About Models page 97 Alabama Education Guide Aviation FAA. page 97 Big Engines Big Problems page 1]] AMA MUSEUM CLOSES AMA Museum has officially closed museum will reopen spring 1993 AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memhers living Reston Virginia area may want form caravan vans station wagons transport some models still Headquarters Muncie Grand Opening weekend June 13-14 caravan probably would leave Reston Friday June 12 youre interested carrying museum model Muncie call office Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters reference library AMA Headquarters remains open AMA FAX NUMBERS AMA now has two Fax numbers membership applications other business inquiries Membership applications should faxed 703 435-0798 other business use 703 435-7236 Use correct Fax number prevent delay processing membership application CLUB SECRETARIES TAKE NOTE chartered club renewal kit should have arrived now Enclosed postage-paid card asked provide AMA latitude longitude flying sites Its important retum cards Headquarters order help AMA build national flying site database RAFFLE TICKETS Dont forget enter AMA Museum Sweepstakes announced April issue Model Aviation could win grand prize one-week stay AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana take part ribboncutting ceremonies during Grand Opening weckend June 13-14 lots other prizes win Over course next three months beginning March AMA will hold monthly drawings valuable modeling merchandise Five winning tickets will drawn last business day month Entry coupons April May issues MA must received no later 500 pm May 28 1992 included grand prize drawing NEW UNDERWRITER AND IMPROVED MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR AMA MEMBERS Academys Accident Death Dismemberment Insurance policy AD&D unique product NO other modeling organization offers its membership important benefit reimburses medical expenses incurred result injury sustained modeling accident coverage provided after members own group health plan pays designed pay benefits up $25000 modest deductible $50 applied accident claim pays directly medical providers doctor facility example protection provided whether started engine field whether bench testing borne During last eight years program has paid total $265643 behalf members benefit easy receive First its necessary notify Academy intent file medical benefits claim form will mailed home along letter instruction directing file benefits primary group health plan Call 703/435-0750 ask extension 272 report accident Primary medical coverage normally provided members employer sponsored employment spouse self-employed individuals may personal medical plan Medicare Medicaid also responsible primary coverage Some members have no personal group health coverage AMAs medical policy will considered primary insurance cases next step after receipt primary payment forward payment documentation itemized bills AMA further processing payment Mrs Acevedo responsible handling medical claim person would speak future pleased inform members January 1 1992 new expanded policy being underwritten Commercial Life Insurance Company pioneer association coverage over 60 years Since change benefits AMA reducing cost per member can now provide additional benefits physical therapy treatment prescription drug reimbursement addition new features policy covers expenses medical services incurred confined bed patient treatment hospital emergency room treatment hospital outpatient program provides such excellent benefit suggest family member already current AMA member should consider joining AMA nothing receive coverage event family member should involved modeling accident benefit has tremendous value easy use will keep out-of-pocket expense minimum BLANCHE STUART SCOTT PIONEER AVIATOR March National Womens History Month celebration Glen H Curtiss Museum Local History conjunction Bath New York chapter Business Professional Womens Association will honor Blanche Stuart Scott Americas first female pilot special month-long photographic exhibition Blanche Scott born Rochester New York 1886 Among accomplishments distinction being first woman travel across United States automobilea feat accomplished 1910 publicity led being approached about idea flying Glenn H Curtiss After training Curtiss Aviation School l-lammondsport New York Blanche Stuart Scott completed solo flight near Keuka Lake September 2 1910 thus became first woman pilot United States went fly exhibition teams including Curtiss group died age 84 Rochester New York January 12 1970 NEW DEADLINE SET FOR COMPETITION LISTINGS want ad run Competition Calendar Non-Flying Events Calendar please note new deadline receipt listing AMA Headquarters copy must received AMA HQ 14th month includes both Sanctioned Non-Flying Events Calendar listings display ads Sanctioned Non-Flying Events May 1992 95 AMAS Executive Council lequivalent Board Direetoral basically composed President Esecutive Vies President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibitity author views may may represent official position AMA Esecutive Council Minutes January 101992 Executive Council Meeting members Executive Council attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeiIl Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Nortliville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA Lance Zellers AIVIA Executive Director Vince Mankowski regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am president chaired meeting Before taking up agenda president initiated introductions presented some awards John Byrne Fellowship Travis McGinnis Meritorious Service Howard Crispin Technical Award APPROVAL MINUTES minutes November 9 1991 executive council meeting unanimously approved written amendments accepted IL PRESIDENTS REPORT president advised AMA will support NSRCAs decision conduct championship Lawrenceville July 1992 Stated would very much like AlVIA become involved technology business Towards end council supported proposal purchase two turbo jet engines currently production France purpose study engines gain understanding new turbo technology engine purchase may taken out presidents budget LII EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP announced will confine 1992 travel within budget mostly trips Reston audit books Reviewed NARs agreements AMA remarked upon fact no longer associated us insurance suggested perhaps new fee structure negotiated NAA whereby NAR would pay share AMAs obligation FAI franchise fee presently make behalf Council did object concept thus EVP will pursue Announced February 3 construction loan Muncie will settled IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Presented 1992 travel schedule Presented review Use Facilities criterion Muncie site accepted slightly modified shall included membership manual Presented review new magazine advertising rate card need aggressive advertising counter competition discussed concluding Council approval increase 92 advertising budget Presented adoption new editorial policy Model Aviation magazine noting previously such comprehensive document did exist moved seconded unanimously carried adopt new editorial policy Model Aviation understood columns contain disparaging text shall evaluated against editorial policy found unacceptable may purchased printed Announced second membership renewal notice would mailed shortly earlier previously Announced two new membership services telephone travel discounts Announced will special issue MA November idea having raffle accepted winner shall cut ribbon Muncie grand opening Requested discussion upon producing video clubs target audience generally acknowledged membership particular clubs will benefit leaming advantages AMA membership confers organization works moved seconded carried authorize production video entitled Am AMA 9 5EVP2NAAI 18749 4 against 61013 V COMMITTEE REPORTS Frequency 1 Bob Underwood indicated items discussion next frequency committee meeting advising result deliberations several action items shall presented during next Council meeting vote 2 Waters suggested requested RCMA AMA consider feasibility assimilating activities RC cars boats no objection engaging preliminary negotiation discussion parties seek such partnership 3 Council authorized buying ten channel analyzers B Bylaws 1 Leader Members moved seconded carried effective date contest directorship will automatically bestow membership status known leader member will separate distinct entities II 2 against 510 understood contest directors received credentials prior passage motion will sent mailing providing opportunity apply membership category leader member 2 Resume Requirement Ref VD Bylaws last paragraph XIII motion 20 contained Nov 9 1991 minutes moved recorded unanimously carried accept national officer resume requirement outline authored chairman resume outline shall incorporated Standing Rule relating Nominating Committee 3 Advisory Committees As clarification Contest Board Procedures document moved recorded unanimously carried contest board advisory committees automatically dissolved conclusion final vote given competition regulations rule proposal cycle Appointment ad hoc committees discretion appropriate contest board chairperson NAA & 6 abstained C PADCOM Chairman Waters led discussion ways means assisting clubs purchasing flying sites Academy maybe able provide letter credit cover portion deposits Waters further remarked based assumptions conmuittec has come up field purchase criteria document will provide evaluation tool candidate selection partnership program moved seconded unanimously carried PADCOM committee given authority arrange club flying site purchase financing Chairman Waters next gave floor Gary Hover made presentation regional site purchase development proposal very detailed twenty-six page protocol accompanied presentation 260 acre site question located district ten Visalia California project manager asked Council approve concept initially assist providing funds accomplish first requirement imposed Califomia Department Fish & Game biological study majority Council members agreed proceed plan authorized PADCOM committee make available up $10000 required studies D Sound previously agreed try stage symposium noise 92 Toledo Show Subsequently has leamed show organizers sympathetic such activity Thus Mr Crispin has volunteered coordinate noise symposium Muncie museum time grand opening E Safety Chairman Hempel advised meeting occurred previous night time speed flyers invited state concems solutions speed safety issue proposals being considered engineering study will reviewed anew Hempel closed stating moratorium some recent decisions may prescribed VI DISTRICT TEN REPORT district ten vice president remarked taken up Headquarters offer transferred patches shirts supply service operation stated financial accounting will delivered shortly VP reminded survey supposed have conducted Califomia area topic splitting state two districts decided survey will handled HQs through club mailing VII CODE OF CONDUCT moved seconded carried adopt Executive Council Code Conduct 9 EVP8594l l72NAA 3 against 3101 1 abstained 6 VIII NATIONALS executive director asked discussion quality events conducted Nationals Should philosophy event cannot run championship quality should canceled run separately firm consensus leave Nationals format serious competition yes also forum will attempt accommodate undoubtedly necessitating times reasonable compromises IX AWARDS motions following awards duly moved seconded unanimously carried 1 Superior Service Wayne Stevenson moved Waters 2 Superior Service Drew Davenport moved Kraffi X NEXT MEETINGS Executive Council April 111992 Reston 1 day Exec C & Nominating Committee July 25 Reston Adjoumed 607 pmMM 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing PROMOTING THE IMAGE full time job AMA marketing department boost effort penetration wonderful world media newspapers radio television retain outside agency get excellent help firm selectedBarton-Gilanelli Philadelphia budget x dollars year cover support get established capable firm Almost businesses large associations work external agency isis good common practice Let tell has well worth cost During 1991 calendar year worked like lions get stories placed publications newspapers Ill name few Wall Street Journal USA Today Air & Space Magazine Boys Lfe Family Travel Log Coast Coast Delta Sky Magazine Motorhome Midwest Living Trailer Life Gfrware News local newspapers Arlington Virginia Las Angeles Times Chicago Tribune hundreds other papers publications between Total circulation of publications stories about Academy AMA Museum sport model aviation appeared exceeded 15821779 Thats whole lot coverage no matter slice latest successes short article Campus Life magazine aimed university students published Carol Stream Illinois can rest assured AMA marketing team wilt continue work hard spread word about model aviation Acceptance sport government private circles has improved Yes know still some outsiders retain kids toys image changing Models movies TV serious community efforts AMA chartered clubs more AMA members taking time present story communities through service clubs youth groups adding up better understanding appreciation model aviation pastime sport National Championships World Championships scheduled summer 1992 will have opportunities accentuate nositive imase non-madeline world Onward upward Westminster Aero Modelers WAM Maryland has continuing club project present aviation programs area schools have also combined Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS joint sessions School teachers speak very highly results efforts youngsters classrooms always enjoy seeing aircraft hearing presentations asking questions become highly motivated School Flight Program has recognized William Donald Schafer Governor Free State citation awarded Westminster Aero Modelers Governor Schafer stated known behalf citizens state recognition impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference lives demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experiences youth Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation citation issued December 1991 Pictured club newsletter holding citation certificates Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman presentation made Steve Pasierb Drug Abuse Commission Soaring Societys annual award dinner member WAM Club received copy citation BASS group recognized previously Governor Schafer Congratulations fine citizens outreach work Makes feel proud associated folks like Sacramento California origin great story reported Sacrameito Sunday Union newspaper Complete some excellent photographs speaks Ernie Johnson 58-year-old special education teacher uses simple model airplanes teach young people everything math tables manual dexterity Kids start knocking door early morning still around gets dark Ernie started teaching 1961 has Rancho Cordova Elementary since 1982 has always loved building flying rubber powered airplanes discovered wonderful tool help kids reach learning goals motivates kids rewarding kits plane parts complete work properly ontime young neighborhood volunteer Ed Coleman assists Ernie Ed got hooked model flight years ago observed Ernie flying models field near home very impressed workmanship patience demonstrated Mr Johnson also manner young people much satisfaction gained type teaching effort because can see direct results kids says young lad bored TV games finding great satisfaction model aircraft Another boy sufferer learning disability knew nothing academic problems now has turned school life around mother could happier girl got involved because wanted positive alternative some other pastimes dozens similar stories dozens kids have through program Johnson keeps year-long tally points kids have earned models flying has annual Emmy Awards Day Prizes range books kits subsidized Bank Ernie Johnson Johnson says valuable lesson kids learn cope failure Starting over after failure crash builds character wish Emie Ed years preparing young people personal futures What better tool could wish see model airplanes future engineers scientists Ernie Johnson developing rewards already great future promises bright kids because personal commitment Alabama Education Curriculum Guide K-3 available teachers need help working young people have just received copy book can obtained through local FAA Federal Aviation Administration education office Prepared published Alabama State Department Education free 260-page book contains three distinct sections first table contents makes very simple teacher select segments suit his/her current goals second section contains seven units classroom activities unit begins valuable information concerning purpose major messages background information vocabulary final section contains Teacher Resource Guide glossary terms flight dictionary speakers guide book listing sources free materials included Most model aviators will agree best time reach young people about careers Grades K-3 during highly impressionable years children form career thoughts some actually go achieve Ask airline pilot first thought about flying will probably tell seven eight years old So want work kids school teacher Grades K3 contact local FAA education office ask Alabama Aerospace Education Guide K-3 Its free think will glad did Ted Hansen Grand Island Nebraska sent full page story Grand Island Independent newspaper six photographs color article gave nice in-depth coverage sport general Teds love aviation particular few years ago suffered fall roof able improve lighten rehabilitation time building flying wheelchair time go trade show am surprised number avid aeromodelers getting through crowd wheelchairs sport really does have appeal available everyone physical problems usually precludes persons being part fun Teds fleet aircraft includes ducted fan biplanes multi-engine planes well-equipped trailer allows him take collection anywhere wishes Nebraska has hosted National Championships three times enjoyed visit because enthusiasm clubs modelers warmth welcome received think spirit folks defeated legislative action aimed severely restricting model aviation state statewide lobbying effort coordinated AMA HQ public hearing attended Lincoln plus resourcefulness local AMA clubs in-person petitions well prepared testimony got nasty bill defeated committee statehouse Thanks another Nebrakan sending recent story next month May 1992 97 - What does AMA Instead getting long discussion subject thought would pass along text letter recently received Tom Kroggel Commander Hying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio AMA Officers reading February issue Model Aviation Ive noticcd lot comments mcmbers insurance AMAs ability help thc kG flicr Instead everyone throwing darts AMA maybe its time hear club 100% bchind AMA things can us am Commander Flying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio club now has 94 active members proud part very active District 3 have flying off closed landfill leased county last II years Just last year EPA found site leaking what call leaching Due health reasons asked close flying site complied EPA possible way contacted AMA help find new flying site AMA buy site club reccive information acquire new site couple weeks sent box full information letters books pamphlets to book finding keeping flying sites also asked received video tape Partnerships no charge club its membership am happy report product support some hard work club have new flying site have worked out lease Sylvania Parks Recreation club always trying promote AMA RC hobby public two mall shows year once again called AMA mall show package Again received carton full information public helps explain what what stand package also free clubs members two airshows year public again AMA very helpful its show teams year club has started winter workshop kids show build teach safety modeling planning introduce program school system again AMA has program help us nut program also free clubs AMA members club doesnt know about programs AMA its up officers find out AMA cant always bold hand can provide tremendous amount support guidance Its up us AMA members officers clubs educate public shout hobby So next time ask What has AMA done lately think about used services AMA has offer would never need ask question Regards Tom Kroggel Commander Flying Tigers k/C Club Obviously AMA insurance provider often get letters nature thanking AMA its help situations helps balance out negative letters receive Something AMA member needs remember YOU AMA own its services assets representatives try best responsive modeling needs manage YOUR resources provide immediate future programs will benefit hobby Howard Crispin work analyzing noise spectrum model aircraft frequency analyzer helps identify noise source ie exhaust propeller etc have previously discussed flying site program effort given high priority have discussed dangers site loss due incompatibility flight operations ttnd neighborhood requirements Noise big reason site loss well overflight adjacent properties Overflight housing people ttttLst Out take place can lead very quick eviction flying activities Noise something AMA has working Recently Howard Crispin Sound Committee Chairman myself members RIC World Flyers spent three full days making noise measurements also made tt video ways means reducing model plane noise acceptable limits covered range RC models sport pattern giant I3ig Bangers bringing confortaance limits club sound specifications video completed will show method testing typical model set-ups required reduce noise video designed helpful clubs have noise problem also clubs want make sure dont have noise problem neighbors taking preventative measures completion will make video available interested clubs Another project slated later year symposium sound reduction held conjunction Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying Facility Muncie Indiana June 13-14 Plan attend cannot attend plan videotape symposium also Contact Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters have flying site problems may surprised helpful can 98 Model Aviation K PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 quarter scale Extra 300 powered Tarton Twin uses threeblade 18 X 11 carbon fibre prop Hideaway Muffler Eric Derns product soft mounts Measures 95 dB ground 91 dB equivalent air Very quiet has unlimited vertical performance 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 ZONE TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-li am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 6 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 report specifically aimed AMA District 10 members attempt explain some rumors misinformation half truths going around Over year ago AMA Executive Council meeting hrought attention EC District 10 Vp overspent budget 1990 significant margin still presenting expense reports large part problem expenditure money seed patch program intended raise money funding District 10 flying site needs process looking over-expenditures learned IRS requires strict control fund raising activities non-profit corporations full accountability activities also required included corporations tax filings subject some laws regarding may sell items what purpose money raised may used first EC meeting 1991 brought subject up EC District 10 VP agreed District 10 VP would provide complete accounting funds along plan replace seed money AMA expense account before further funds would available him Unfortunately found too demanding accomplish hence message mentioned following letter action stop further overdrafts important thing understand what stopped reimbursement money spent WELL beyond Vps budget did large degree concern consultation other officers legal eagles firm consensus authority what did responsibility following letter sent District 10 VP March 19 1991 should self explanatory March 19 1991 Regg Keyawa From Dave Brown Subject District 10 Expense Acct letter confirm earlier telephone conversation informed have frozen further disbursements District 10 accounts until satisfactory accounting and/or reimbursement funds used seed money District Hat T-shirt project made include normal VP acct AVP acct District meeting acct Frequency Coordinator acct also authorized use AMA credit card telephone calling card until matter resolved action forced message sent letter Jim Sears stating No seed money back no accounting until apportionment fair find attitude un-acceptable irresponsible recap VP account ended 1990 deficit of$561045 after starting 1990 $603577 During 1990 spent $1164622 account along entire $250000 District meeting account $81534 $100000 allocated AVP support District Frequency Coordinator account untouched $54545 total expenditures $1496156 offset deficit VP account amounts left AVP Freq Coord accounts over-expenditure still $488034 have repeatedly stated asked about expenditure VP account hats/T-shirts received blessing true BUT received blessing basis its being expenditure WITHIN budget certainly excess budget feeling now WHAT VP uses budget should up VP provided use budget benefits constituents and/or AMA consistent applicable laws As always case laws change often awareness laws change giving blessing expenditure money purpose aware some legal ramifications such expenditures now aware some laws require us report such fund raising activities IRS part tax filing refusal provide us accounting project could jeopardize AMAs standing IRS cannot permit happen true other VPs have run similar programs past nothing has ever said programs has forced VPs budget such deficit warrant review legality As premise expense accounts should proportionate size district have some sympathy position would willing consider REASONABLE apportionment system should decide propose Executive Council Keep mind just because represent people doesnt mean expenses should higher As have said before costs same go speak club 15 members does club 300 Admittedly might have little postage telephone expense would justify slightly expense twice much Redistricting might answer its difficult find suitable boundary divide California Perhaps should consider elevating stature AVPs make better use represent AMA district level population/proportion AVPs coupled small budget might well work authorized AVP per 2000 members would give District 10 15 AVPs District 6 9 AVPs am using numbers comparisons sake budgeted $3000 VP now districts $200 AVP would result District 10 getting $6000 District 6 getting $4800 wouldnt consider Out line am afraid might problem some districts 11 jumps mind Franldy need control expenses VPs through two ways either restrict HOW MUCH can spend leave up to what spend within certain limitsno dancing girls must limit severely WHAT expenses will reimburse feel strongly former better use AMA s money allows VP use whatever particular resources has available save budget items cant get free example VP able travel airline pass shouldnt use ability enable him use budget office equipment/supplies another VP has office well stocked supplies lacks time travel use assets might allow him pay airfares visit clubs etc another has time little other disposal can use budget cover driving expense visit clubs etc ha ha VP can get everything free cost AMA allow him sponsor blowout Hmmmn be dancing girls come district meeting take AVP him EC meeting Give him flexibility operate WITHIN BUDGET Ive gotten too long already letter cant close making statement Any society governed set rules AMA no exception societies method rules can changed again AMA no exception Again societies rules must adhered until changed again AMA no exception must live within rules dont like rules may best change meantime will damned well live within will tolerate attitude feeling above rules will whatever necessary see abide rules suffer whatever consequences deemed appropriate Executive Council last Executive Council meeting asked provide accounting fund raising project before further funds would provided Immediately after meeting sent spite objection check $517426 remainder expenses last year mistake part Vince Since time another $199222 has disbursed combined District 10 account now receive message wont provide accounting until re-appropriate budgets have tried reasonable has obviously failed quote past president refuse see light make feel heat line have frozen accounts sincerely hope will provide AMA full accounting along acceptable reimbursement plan prior April council meeting order get episode behind us go productive subjects letter leads think am mad about half right am really disappointed friend distribution letter intended inform affected need know action Dave Brown AMA Executive Vice President cc AMA Executive Council AMA Accounting Dept AMA District 10 AVPs AMA District 10 Freq Coord April 1991 EC meeting EC passed motion unanimously abstention supported action order close column necessary inform spite repeated insissances such EC District 10 VP has still provided required accounting May 1992 99 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown L AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Reminders * Grand Opening National Flying Site Muncie IndianaJune 13-14 * The National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base MassachusettsJune 20-29 *IMAA Regional Fly-In Muncie SiteJune 20-2 1 *Scale World Championships Muncie SiteAug 22-29 *USOC Host National Free Flight Society Muncie SiteSept 4- 7 new feature months magazine fund raising raffle aeromodeling museum Proceeds will assist development top notch displays museum collection winner will housed site during Grand Opening Flying Facility take part Grand Opening ceremonies AMA receiving positive response aeromodeling industry expect industry displays Grand Opening Scale World Championships AMA members received windshield pass membership kits Please place pass windshield attend Grand Opening car will receive preferred entry free site priority parking closer flying site will festive occasion activities including swap shop area industry display area open flying raffles free barbecue AMA members subject National Flying Site number interesting points wish pass along Academy looking temporary services carpenter craftsman several display cabinets built along several features developed such modular walls etc finish carpenter know looking few months work please contact office Additionally Academy needs help prepare engines electronic equipment models display Museum need craftsmen builders covering specialists master painters metal workers people can assist inventory data input variety other jobs necessary convert rather large ragtag collection first-rate museum presentation interested volunteering services toward efforts week two will housed just stones throw away house owned Academy house furnished has linens kitchenware purchased along land purchase program interested write directly office Two months ago Leader Club program mentioned column now clubs have received chartered club renewal packets use opportunity remind clubs take advantage Leader Club program Qualification forms will mailed out fall Clubs also note postage paid cards recharter kits Please fill out clubs latitude longitude help AMA build national flying site database As end January AMA renewals caught up now meeting goal less five days turnaround time As begin February membership totals 98% last years January totals Answers time time receive questions attempt print answers especially answers interest general membership Yes National Flying Site available AMA members fly Members may fly free until June 15th after members will allowed three free day uses site membership cards will punched dayThereafter will $500 daly charge $2500 charge calendar year Yes site may reserved special interest groups clubs hold national regional events have site use application form available upon request Once group has arranged use site area contest coordinators will notified sanction application may processed exclusive use site arrangements must made least 100 days prior event early notification will provide time inform general membership through pages Model Aviation magazine will restrictions flying during event AMA encourages use site however also feel obligation inform members special event site would preclude open flying Examples some black-out times would Grand Opening no contests allowed weekend IMAA Fly-In USOC Several members have asked copies National Newsletter Cabane Cabane goes AMA Contest Directors National Newsletter mailed AMA charter club newsletter editors newsletter editor wish subscribe National Newsletter Contest Director wish subscribe Cabane subscriptions newsletters available nine issues year National Newsletter two issues Cabane $1000 subscription rate looks pretty positive Academy will soon announce new program/policy concerning joint industry-AMA marketing ventures result efforts would increased market exposure AMA opportunity both increased information flow and/or additional aeromodeling products AMA members Stay tuned last thirty days have thirty very busy ones Travel responsibilities included IMS Show Executive Council meeting Pasadena trip Indiana monthly construction inspection meeting Detroit VP Pete Waters regional modeling counsel trip Northwest Expo Puyallup Washington same weekend President Lowe EVP Brown managed squeeze another Muncie progress check way home addition normal work several meetings held HQ upcoming projects such World Championships Grand Opening NAA Marketing USOC half dozen other major projects Last month hinted may another exclusive magazine discount available AMA members Since have seen copy offer Flying Models magazine should now hands offer Model Airplane News included free copy MAN Buyers Guide offer Flying Models magazine offers both substantial discount subscription rate bonus free choice popular plans hope enjoy working others Waxing Philosophical Because am son immigrant may aware others freedom country constant journey destination am aware freedom USA birthright afforded earned some ancestors ongoing thing requiring constant attention dedication Perhaps sit little upright chair read hear dismissive remarks concerning accomplishments Academy Model Aeronautics potentially dangerous new curriculum AMA has done lot wonderful things now place full focus attention Academy somehow important everyday needs Academy Model Aeronautics national association model builders fliers them thread business out open action take scrutiny everyones input invited important time Alexander Hamilton offered opinion Sir people govern Congress isnt good enough neither whining about Similarly Academy solicits wide range input makes significant part decision-making process voices heard downside doing business public forum leaves AMA much like fish barrel open attacks disgruntled . too good target msss uniquely American phenomena seems growth centrism latest venue moment shall call sporteentrism Perhaps itself misnomer competitor flying models sport being competitor perhaps being true sports flier flier really trying focus recreational hobby flier may huge thought bear mind Separatism opposite diversity Separatism bred sporteentrists seems posit certain amount reinvention remedial history order place entire blame imagined wrongs door Academy profoundly unhistorical process does get locked popular consciousness has charismatic effect negative result seems whatever AMA official actual witness situation has say must now taken suspect utterances mere ascertations centrists now deserve instant credence However casting new light claims must pass same tests else general debate falls actual truth suffers No amount posturing under cloak diversity actual separatism justifies amount therapeutic slanting holds true debate whether continued next page 100 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 CI Cserrecticst Maine Manna aaetts New Hampshire Rhade Iaad / Vermani DISTRICT REPORT IDon Kraftt District VicePresident P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 9346240 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semanian ISOAlien Rd Billerica MA 01821 BabLandry 80 MainSt EsaexJctVT05452 MC McGuttis B Rabinsan St Hauhen ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymauth NH 03264 Ed Thnmpsan 27 E Greenwich AseWest Warwick RI 02893 Bab Wallace 91 Sylvan St Asan CT 06001 Frequency Coardinatar Geare Wilsan 82 FrazierWay Marstans Mills MA 02648 David G Plaseb WO-1 serving Desert Storm helicopter crashed last day operation Iraq killing nine people RIC Aces Cluh going have memorial fund static display following Cluh Newsletter Most aware plans years annual static display will held Portsmouth High School chance cluh sponsor event will provide purpose annual static display other general get together friends admire others work Most people area familiar name WO-l David Plasch gave life rescue mission final day Desert Storm hope Club can accomplish two-fold objective hosting years static display promote model aviation support worthwhile cause scholarship fund presented students will continuing education field aviation properly advertised should able have good turnout public give good show what model aviation about important make sizable contribution scholarship fund event open AMA members would like show public large variety models trainers Scale Prizes will awarded best class determined voting public Admission will contribution scholarship fund proceeds will go fund event held April 25 1992 Mount Washington RC Club following article photograph provided Percy Hill club newsletter editor Mt Washington Valley RC Club north central New Hampshire relatively new AMA charter club just completing second year have 35 active members Most inexperienced fliers fortunately five six experts teaching rest solo club has open 85-acre flying field 300 x 50-ft grass runway pit area parking space field made possible through hard work members included clearing runway pit areas leveling seeding club hosted its first annual open house field Conway NH past August 17 1991 Flying began 10 am continued throughout day demonstration flights both fixed- rotary-wing aircraft 300 spectators came went day saw aerobatics vintage plane flights spot landings dogfights significant hut reparable crash over 40 airplanes 15 Helicopters visiting clubs Connecticut Massachusetts Maine Vermont Another feature open house involved public flying trainer aircraft buddy box manned instructors fee $3 proceeds donated local charity about 35 potential fliers ranging age 9 70 tried hand As soon plane landed dead-stick gassed up took air again enclosed picture shows number club members assembled field prior open house event left front Jim Farrar Charlie Seavey club president Dale Mallett Armand Truchon rear left right Ted Pilkington Carl Wilson Percy Hill Ron Remy Nate Beaulieu Roger Benhart Modeler/model month Charlie Nelson Waco Ctnarlte baa attended numerous contests aircraft hes doing very well airplane modeled after based Halifax Massachusetts Paul Maths Scale airplane drawings have received two volumes drawings produced late Paul Mate books very well done contain about 120 three-views total books available Sunshine House Inc PO Box 2065 Terre Haute IN 47802 phone number 812/232-3076 Executive Director continued previous poge politics business whatever worth value national organization comes finding out what unites us well separates us furthering unity same time discouraging separatism What does mean means Academy functions input functions public debate taking advantage constructive criticism holds debates out open good quite natural Academy discuss issue move decision-making process fact see something print like gives us opportunity respond item make wishes known Having differences opinion healthy thing worthwhile process diversity makes unity strong Yes AMA has elections see politics hassles see part direct input process keeps us members Academy want us go will conclude reemphasizing Separatism opposite diversity May 1992 101 Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligtble 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 New York New Jersey 2 DISTRICT REPORT District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO 09123 George Bess 11 Ma p Ic Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Herbert W Decou B5 Riverside Dr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Jxschkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam Sateler 41 Perry Ave Latbarn NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smitbtjeld Dr Endicent NY 13760 rreqaency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 first opportunity attend enjoy 16th Annual Central NY Model Aircraft Association symposium model show held January 25th state fairgrounds Syracuse NY details will covered elsewhere Model Aviation Geoff Styles AMA HQ can say super show super people recommend attend years come Woody Woodman sent photo taken years Penguin Day says about six years ago Pine Barren Modelers agreed meet fly year January firstregardless weatherand fly snow sleet qualify Club Penguin Hey Woody wheres snow sleet looks like June Heres conclusion Angelo De Fillipos Got Started Quickie 500 Racing Part appeared April issue Model Aviation So Lenny has now spotted rest field 3/4 first lap finally let go assumed position next flier waited light pylon flash could tell Lenny can tum Now want watch Pylon race no better place watch pilot area four planes flying close 90mph some 15 feet off ground never 100 feet away whole lot closer time can hypnotic problem Im supposed concentrating just airplane So about three laps have gone point Lenny feels hes alone out must have passed Out because hasnt heard word yet Slowly can feel myself coming back consciousness somehow find Lennys plane really wasnt hard caller dead last start calling turns sometimes get right tenth lap definite improvement Lenny managed land plane put end what seemed like two hours flying time retrieved plane walk back pits blur laughing hard tears eyes Thankfully now have few minutes compose ourselves try figure out what went wrong can assure nothing wrong equipment just bad case jitters Before long second heat ready begin time things bit relaxed could actually fly lap two five six corrections think both calmed down somewhat completely improved final heat day really what made worthwhile four-plane heat first three four laps still struggling lap five somehow found myself same lap leader next three laps became two-plane race wing-tip wing-tip 20 ft off ground flying unison miscue both planes kits again came second final heat three laps heaven really doesnt matter win lose want hook up another plane course go fast turn left wing-tip wing-tip think Im addicted have uncontrollable urge race trying get people area hooked racing Last summer able get three clubs interested participating plans coming year works hope hold eight nine races season Remember want keep simple inexpensive attract fliers possiblebeginners well experienced racer rules follow Any AMA legal Quickie 500 airplane engines choice Fox K&B 40 prop APC 9 x 65 Fuel provided host club reasons Im putting down paper attract new fliers As can see made just about mistake possible beginning After few races under belts couple practice sessions both Lenny have become respectable still learning So dont think have ace flier top-notch engine man format have set up designed beginner just like Any committee members will willing help get started So dont shy winter get yourself Quickie Ill see field come first thaw knows next summer might Nationals Rena air races information please feel free contact us call ourselves Interstate Pylon Racing Association three clubs involved person contact listed below Lakeland RC Club Angelo DeFilippo 459 Kennedy Blvd Bayonne NJ 07002 Staten Island RC Modelers Warren Schmauch 137 David St Staten Island NY 10308 Jersey Coast Flyers George Schmauch 50 Patton Dr Sayreville NJ 08872 102 Model Aviation outstanding Electric modelers Pittsburgh area George Minear Hmmm.doesnt look like Piper Cub does month received letter Tom Kroggel Flying Tigers R/C club Toledo Ohio Other AMA officers received same letter hope youll read President Lowes AMA News column officers get letters complimenting AMA perhaps dont pass enough along several letters similar Toms have received recently So Im going join bandwagon toot AMAs hom just bit Take look Toms letter club need assistance contact AMA RC Helicoptersare interested may happy hear event will highlight years Helicopter activity will take place District III International Radio Controlled Helicopter Associations Jamboree will held July 11 12 Waynesburg Pennsylvania host club Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners noted its ability produce great events Current plans include mini flying school seminars manufacturers displays flying would like information event IRCHA contact Don Chapman 513/236-8853 Potential new club members present field almost flying session first impression person gets field very lasting welcome sign City Dayton Ohio flying field very neat hospitable could reason great modeling interest area Would appreciate seeing yourself club column send picture black/white preferred color okay brief explanation vice president address top page Try keep picture simple clear uncluttered Highlight clubs activities pictures Model Aviation US Air Force Museum near Dayton Ohio oldest largest military aviation museum world chronological layout tells exciting story aviation development days Wright Brothers Kittyhawk Space Age Exhibits include approximately 200 aircraft missiles plus family oriented historically interesting aeronautical displays Over million visitors around world come Ohio year tour unique free attractionAMA members other districts may interested know museum less three hours Muncie site Photographs displays encouraged model shop premises Free movies shown weekends holidays except Christmas research facility also available youd like information write United States Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson AFL Ohio 45433-65 18 telephone 513/255-3284 month highlight individual modets modelers District III Below Mike Skinbihski displays aircraft local mall show May 1992 103 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 1814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 FletcherAve Donbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 Jatin Hathaway 102 Wosdmere Dr New Stanton PAl 5t72 Jay Mealy 208 WitmorSt Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cran5reek Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weinier 15613 Groendale Ave Maple HIS OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallsnieli Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilssn 4013 Marcy Daytsn OH 45449 Freqeency Coordinator John CeOle 1812 WysminO Ave Fnrty Fort PA 18704 Phase 7171 287-8970 George Wacker built beautiful Nieuport 11 Honors Last month mentioned award presented Baltimore Area Soaring Society Governors Citation Excellence order Governor Schafer Maryland After receiving news passing found out two clubs getting award second club Westminster Aero Modclers also achieved honor through outstanding job did presenting aerospace understanding elementary age school children Westminster Aero Modelers club has active area years As mentioned last month telling about Baltimore Area Soaring Society activity has paid off number ways club Foremost among value excellence public relations involved obtaining flying site has real plus WAM citation printed Carroll County Times follows State Maryland Governor State Maryland Westminster Aero Modelers Greetings known behalf citizens State recognitton ol impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference livesas demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experienecs youth.. Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation given under hand Great Seal State Maryland 17th day December year Lord 1991 s] William Donald Schafer Governor photo shows club members r Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman citation info came Milt Peacock apologize delay two clubs sery closely associated program ask other clubs have similar recognition type activity pass along can let world know contributions model aviation hying Sunday afternoon Activity About ten months ago letter Richard Tremmel asking information regarding radio control fliers Greenville North Carolina area seemed Richard about move I3urbank California area needed info could continue worlds finest sport just received note couple photos Richard has settled nicely North Carolina got acquainted some fliers actively going group Richard joined consisting fifteen members has field silting betwixt tobacco cotton makes no disturbance situation neighbors Richard says couple people club have opened small shop nearby helps supply problems locally Pie number two Richard Tremmel K&13 61powered Goldberg Cub L-4 Assisting getting fliers together transfers locale another things District Vice President can readily helps everyone long run Former District 4 Member spent part week down RC World Orlando Florida doing some work Sound Committee During visit area stopped l3ohs Hobby Shop Now should have familiar ring members mid-Virginia area beyond shop owned Bob Fuiwider Bob known years shop Cary Street Richmond People came far wide deal Bob can recall flier coming way Wallops Island Anyway Bob operated fine shop Orlando also outstanding doubt complete shop might wish visit aspect Bobs shop keeps right up date what oto modeler active flierin fact came Out Wednesday flew Ultimatc few readings Bob active contest circuit arcs flew EC Pattern some Scale also ran contests Richmond Area Radio Control Club years Well sure good see Bob talk awhile passed regards old friends up happen Orlando area 104 Model Aviation Delaware Distnct Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia DISTRICT REPORT H award Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robertt Babura tllOtisOrisoSesern MD 21144 Pliant 4101969-9350 Bob Cliampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newytil News VA 23606 Rick Chuistoph 1348 Comberland Dr Harriooaborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mochaniessille V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Forowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Seotty Moyer 11 Orchard Last Wilmisgton 0111801 Charles Sptar 288 Holly Last Mockosillo NC 27028 Fressency Cssrdlnator Past Yacobseci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevillt NC 28301 Phoot Esoning 1919 488-5986 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 cheeks 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 AviafionPlans Jim Wilkinson Panama City Florida writes read page 34 March Model Aviation George Myers exact cost insurance per member $9 What happens rest money Jim insurance cost per member undetermined went self-insured business tOne no other insurance company world would touch us no choice Currently total claims against us under litigation exceeds net worth answer $9 question would need crystal ball Meet Richard Carole Schneider Marietta Georgia Richard belongs important TTOMA Free Flight Club Atlanta airplane front built exactly free flight Its got funny little wires coming out end wings Richard just stands holding handle must pretty good Control Line model because hie CL Scale FAl Team World Competition Good show Richard.. Danny Littlejohn Corinth Mississippi politely demanding mention club Corinth Skyblazers club recently raised $375 local Muscular Distropby Association leg braces wheel chairs children can get out around important club currently has 11 members since paid dues have right demand anything want snap pictured below picture dont think flying think eating something Thanks report Danny Fred Mulbolland has reported Tampa Florida West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc also affiliated Society Antique Modelers SAM 77 have just finished first ANNUAL FLORIDA WINTER FLY Odessa Fred passed Out 50 trophys 42 contestants 10 States Everybody good time Pictured above Grand Champ Larry Davidson Playboy Junior radio controlled Larry came way East Northport NY attend Freds Tampa Contest Karl Hensel wants remind again attend first annual District V Fun-Fly Meridian Mississippi Also Wayne Thornton wants remind attend Tn-City Cloud Dancers Fly-In June see innocent looking airplane table above? little devil can go 140 miles hour Bill Jordan Bainbridge Georgiaand Manny Sousa Tallahassi Florida quietly talking airplane calming down before goes out screams around pylons has Rossi 40 took snap Greenville South Carolina last Quicky 500 Pylon Race J Barr CD invited last year Ill back year invite again Dont forget what Ive telling you want new 11992 AMA rule book free write Ill mail Sometimes dont listen Joe Pokays transparent covered 1/3 scale clipped wing Tayloreraft Joe now official District V Inspector experimental R/C aircraftwe got couple Joes Tayloreraft weighs 32 pounds powered spark ignition OS-300 Twin magnificent biplane constructed scratch Luther Moore Montgomery Alabama idea bi-plane Thats what said Dennis McKinney kneeling next him took picture Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery flying field Luther club Treasurer club has enviable flying field Out old farmland cow pasture Peace quiet far eye can see Wayne Nelson club President year 1992 lot marriages take place Mississippi Divorce almost unheard-of State thats lot people move See happily married couple Robert Cletia Clanton have just wedding ceremony performed model airplane flying field few minutes before picture snapped couple months ago Cletia made wedding cake decorated little model airplanes farm tools because Robert divides time between flying models farming TnCity Cloud Dancers President Wayne Thornton reported Robert seen flying little plane sky soon after marriage ceremony same day May 1992 105 5 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Asioclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartsszewez 3826 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vera St Gibsonvlle FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Ajhany MS 38652 Karl Hense RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jaclrson 2118 Thoralee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Irgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Bos 337 Daphne AL 36526 Diclr Panon 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmisghanr AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrsa GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Grange Ave Baldndn FL 32234 Len Webster 1000 Sycamore Mandrester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burniu Fields Boo 1063 Srnd4and Rd. Interlachen FL 32145 Telephone 904 664-2517 Elsy Marez 2626 W Nsrthwood Santa Ans CA 92704 L George Steiner 2236 Rsgue River Dr Saaanrento CA 90816 Phone 916 362-1962 Illinois Indiana / KentueSy / Missouri 6 DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidente Ron Ballard Rt5 Box 90 Decatur 1N46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5600 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal tttel 3 Castle Dr RA #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deh&ScottJestice 156 South Franuen Bensennille 1L60100 William Kero 1808121k St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 BillZimmerBox72Varna 1L61375 Frequency coordinator Paul Holsten616 W301h St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 81 65-7121 Fax816584-776 large hole column April want assure usual full pages worth left However some subject matter article removed because felt best interest AMA Id much rather have left column alert problem observed reason am sorry made choice did timing having pull out didnt help either too close deadline create new stuff read Sorry Hmm Maybe did better filling Anyway. dont know what did begin new year spent January 1 doing what like doing best flew Cheetah good friend Phil Ciholas Phil AMA member winner AMA scholarship few years back now employed Cessna aircraft company engineer get spend some time together time comes home visit family course also spend some time model flying group later day newly rebuilt Hots needed testing see can still handle Half club three us showed up fly beautiful day little wind mild temperatures Boy did ever have fun can also report Hots survived am sure enjoyed starting off new year first flights course get reports oftentimes get carried away being first fly club such report came via SIRS RIC Club newsletter read Rick Tackett began flight just before midnight landed just after midnight Did say landed Crashed better term Now question does count first flight considering ill-timed crash Thats controversy SIRS RIC Club have live rest year What think got call Gary Bussell District 6 AVP en Muncie wanted tell about progress made new site said building just about complete Itll short period time before start moving Ill bet just about time read have time would like give Ill bet can use some help Call youd like give some time good cause Per conversation Vince process setting up house group people would like give AMA day two help Are interested Give Vince call AMA HQ Gary chatting told some changes going New Castle flying field visited awhile back after attending Indoor meet making big plans old building used club house hear ye fixed roof rest room water system etc made nice place club Congrats goes out New Castles finest Now can just something about full size strip can land little easier Cheetah Boy rough gear just got back Pasadena CA first EC meeting year marks new beginning yearly travel would like hear you need old VP Out way Im already watching events newsletters Speaking newsletters dont forget Swap shop season Dont forget take along some good stuff sell swap shop go Last year saw real need merchandise several swap shops can spend money no brings anything buy have endless masses goodies demand others What about models hung up forgot about say gave up two-cycle four-cycle hold onto two-cycle engines Bring goodies swap shops point have no goods sell swap shops theres no need swap shops Now terrible thought last council meeting approved plan help clubs purchase flying sites course will start off slowly see plan works club process looking site youre ready make some sacrifices order own own site maybe plan Call Geoff Styles Director Marketing AMA HQ check out PADCOM driving force behind other major land purchase endeavors hat off efforts making purchasing flying sites number project Through efforts owning own flying sites does seem possible us Ive reading more discontent newsletters over purchase Muncie site cant see need site Other being good investment future show place world see can use site leverage helping finance plan mentioned above though members may able use Muncie site may afford opportunity buy site theyve dreamed home So speak badly Muncie site may want take broader look site now hands meets eye fact feel strongly about land acquisition looking second site Califomia As understand site would used lot Muncie site AMA has moving wrong direction could someone tell better way us use funds tie up land use As dues increases some worrying about has no increase Open members some time planned well can tell Weve changed dues amounts some keep increases bay Hopefully thatll help see AMA about raise dues read local clubs newsletter give editor call ask info came Shoot wed like know too have rumors AMA bad financial shape having borrow lot money stay afloat Yep borrowed lot money bank Muncie first phase construction full swing However plenty cash pay good business us borrow money Muncie bank tool good will may want favors future Remember site acquisition program Its back scratchin time folks guess may going overboard trying say think AMA great organization dont want hurt misinformation Ive seen lot lately guy says Im argumentative defend AMA Yep guess hes right plan continue same Im proud AMA us newsletter editor wants know about some rumor hes heard conceming AMA its much better call source find truth has good info put newsletter have fine organization editor has power tell it Misinformation makes extra work us volunteers much happier flying field instead keyboard trying straighten up tale told error defense editors know its toughest thing to come up news club month experience problem month write column would like ask other members AMA help out editors supplying good stuff write about can misinformation will left out Hey lets get another subject caught interest just recently us must face grim reaper sooner later Some clubs try make sure friends loved ones hobby style two examples Ive heard about past month Hank Walker member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association recently passed away after battle Leukemia family moved display some Hanks hobby life around casket during funeral services Included equipment photos etc what read Hank remarkable modeler remarkable family Joe Keim member Converse Flying Eagles RC Club passed away after suffering heart failure Joes family requested Joes club fly model airplane cemetery part funeral rites club looked over situation cemetery able fly model last tribute good friend What struggles read about daily lives its kinda nice see something touching examples pure love friendship ranks families Sometimes tend forget simple loving things life Enough now 106 Model Aviation Yep its February already thinking spring too still have lot nonsummer activities left attend joke building models.HUH Work weather meeting modelers waving flag seems fill hours available However shall build Super Zilch promised Cindy Curtis have appointed Don BentOdd replacement Boyd Bowdish will working parallel remainder year tough hole fill Don has very active Minneapolis area long time will excellent job Gone Flying.Forever Last week lost greatest modelers Detroit Area Jack Josiatas co-owner brother Don Joes Hobby Stores involved auto accident already miss him first meeting World Champs Kenley later visited USA fly Nationals Chicago Jack Pattern judge Midwest RIC Society site out country Sunday morning open-air breakfasts held Jack Marilyn doing cooking Jack full-scale pilot did Texas Tour regularly visits Dearborn store very pleasant good conversation modeling goodies see handle Jack VP District 7 appointed position Contest Board RC helped start servicing business financing scope local clubs owe him debt years support have received Joes starting Jack losiatas Memorial Fund will used modeling along ideas family wishes Send contributions Joes Hobby Center 7845 Wyoming Avenue Dearborn Michigan 48126 published four times year contain plans Swopshops rage shall out until April visiting Minneapolis March 7 Executive Director Mankowski too made trip AMRCC meeting 28 clubs representatives completely saturated doings AMA wished taped know information magazine reading seems low priority Muncie has recognised latest version Rand McNallys maps Next will have sign 1-69 declaring presence National Flying Site Aircraft Sectionals will have icon learn Application forms financial assistance purchasing fields clubs have completed may send look article subject next month have write thing noticcd swop shops has increase CL models kits Sturgis whole table new old kits several models ready built Michigan Exchange clubs still looking outdoor site meantime plans hold CL section Rouge Park same last year Ill give information soon get Table-top Displays have well booked have both need hand-out materials available AMA HQ darned good PR also have video tapes can copy purchase addition AVPs can attend club meeting bring information members Myself try get out much possible during winer months keep warm weather time own flying have host frequency monitors club use have 3 ICOM 7000s hand-held ICOM two channel analyzers Contact frequency Coordinators booking Plenny Bates new editor Indoor News Views passes request mention want publication send him $700 made out INAV 2505 White Eagle TRL SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 newsletter will May 1992 107 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 AssIstant Vice Preuldent Boyd Bowdisti 6410 Glenwood N Goldi PrAnserance Coordinator Joseph M HasS 5394 English Dr Tray Associate Vice PresIdents Don Bentlield 1440 WostMinnehahaAvo St Paul MN 56104 Bsd German Baa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Rustell Knetzger 2625 E Shorowoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Make 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Wutedue IA 50701 Ran Sears 132S Raslyn Puntiac Ml 461154 Frequency CoordInators Weal Bob Stamm 3116 Bayce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 LEast Bert Kelly PD Bas39001 ard Ml 4B239 Ribcrackers gathered annual winter fun fly IflotO ny uan Wamboldt Astro Wings Wisconsin President Steve Bathe committee members present check $1600 Special Olympics chairwoman Chris Reiter Scott Orten photo News Orange Texas Received letter Don Marshall Orange County Radio Control Club letter reads follows fall 1991 Orange County RC Club held special day-long fun fly picnic Orange County Association Retarded Children Eagle Point RC field Orange TX Over forty fliers 39 OCARC clients spent day together participating multitude activities flying demonstrations modelers Orange Port Arthur Beaumont Jasper Sulfur Louisiana picnic lunch provided through generous contributions support local merchants highlight day glider relay race OCARC members participated teams using buddy-box setup evetyone opportunity fly RC model airplane end day OCARC visitors presented prizes certificates participation first annual event friend Dan Marshall Please remember Safety no accident Don tier rhe grime reaper get model dates District 8 meeting fun fly will held Sundance Airport Oklahoma City have set August 1 2 opportunity visit members AMA Headquarters staff Mark contest calendar make plans attend information contact Jim Traw 405/364-8730 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Float Fly 114th Aerosquadron Grapevine will hosting float fly Dallas area May 23 24 1992 site event will Doubletree Hotel Park West lake modelers will flying L-shaped body water gently sloping manicured shorelines surrounding 125-acre lake private adjacent luxurious Doubletree Hotel Any size aircraft can comfortably flown site hotel management very enthusiastic about event has set aside hotel rooms attendees discount rate hotel hoping make largest float flys country information contact Ryan Anderson 313 Sandlewood Lane Euless TX 76039 Tel 817/267-2004 108 Model Aviation Areansas Louisiana New Meuo Oldakoma / Texas 8 DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gaand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Aadraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glean Grosens 10224 Kealee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Dioptay coordinator Karen Hopkios 5515 Oridgenon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators INorthl Joe DoMond 1830 Chew Chase Corrollnon TX 75006 Sounhl Tim Aherrrs 14824 Bear Creek Pass Aootin TX 78737 Some members Orange County RIC club working community service project introduce model aviation members Orange County Association Retarded Children OCARC members Alvin R/C club have designed constructed functional Navy Escort Carrier land take off F-4U Corsair models carrier deck 48 ft long 135 ft wide models Dynaflite model Corsairs operating tail hooks open canopies bomb drops invasion markings Steve Robbins Alvin R/C club indicates models have flown times crash information contact Steve Robbins 7598 Morely St Houston TX 77061 Tel 713/645-9898 get stuff often wonder what will happen wife finds bought another model bidding times hot heavy ease auctions everyone keeps eagle eye out good bargain auctioneers change off time time fellows supplying merchandise always offer variety items shop equipment completely finished airplanes Everyone has great time Kansas News Doe Scraper AVP Hillsdale Lake Flying Field site Wing Tips V Sport Aerobatic Contest September 21st 22nd RC Barnstormers Johnson County host club put another fun-filled competition After two days spirited flying Mr Jerry Cheney walked away Top Gun award highest overall scoring percentage Wing Tips competition held twice year good number Ultimates seen fifth meeting sport aerobatic fliers Participants Kansas Missouri Iowa enjoyed contest along good number spectators RC Barnstornsers Johnson County promote quite variety types RC flying home field Hilldale Lake Contests throughout year include IMAC Sport Aerobatics Scale Aerobatics MOKRA racing Gliding Sailplaning Combat well variety fun-fly events field often serves practice site Heart America Air Show Team well Thanks hard work people like Jeff Nelson Rich Paiva Charles James Phil Mallonee Gordon McWilliams Carl Melin Mike Jim Frickey Bruce Hood Norm Pfeifer Gary Harshman Steve Milam other faithful members club Barnstormers remain active supporter model aviation Kansas City metropolitan area continuing emphasis helping training new fliers good model aviation good club Look another club highlighted next month Colorado News Jefco Auction held February first second billed largest model aviation gatherings District 9 members two-day auction features array models model Well other exciting event day two aftemoon Arvada Club invited out fly field Thanks some generous fellows able fly biplane few trips around patch As flying heard pilot next say landing point diverted biplane right clear landing other plane surprise biplane collided another airplane Wow Talk about excitement Fortunately myself other pilot both planes able land safely photo below shows results missing half elevator Well author survived first mid-air luckily hopes never has another thanks two understanding pilots Bill Barsch Blaise Recca Thanks Arvada Club hospitality Friday January 31 District 9 club officers Denver area involved informal symposium meeting educational rewarding Although billed get-acquainted meeting important ideas presented topics interest discussed first series meetings planned District 9 As VP will contact club representatives listed AMA club roster contact person important link communication chain Please check person time time Wyoming News Casper Airmodelers will holding 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fun Fly May 23 24 Casper Wyoming Contact person Gene Carson CD Chuck Smith AVP Thought month much good worst us equipment Z Comments heard throughout event included much bad best us ill behooves us talk about rest Look equipment need shop neat us airplane just missedI wish would have bidding May 1992 109 rado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming 9 DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlan ND 58421 Days 17011 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tim Bosd7ttl N58thSt Lincoln Nt 68505 Nathan Laicaster 35075 Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W BlstCirArvada CD 80005 Loris Moes 607 8 Van Bottiseas ND 58318 Dos Msden410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 tim Rickitti516SCloidao SisosFalls 5057103 RL Dos Scrapor 9524 Roe Ovorland Park KS 66207 ChuckSmith 220 Colambine Casper WY 82604 Freqoescy Coordinator Stese Mangiss c/s Radio Service Center BiBS Sheridas Deiver Co 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 3031 936-3266 Les Richardson Al Lahti computer maven Larry Bickel Jefco club president Gary Sullivan Looks like some real work gets done Blaise Recca Russ Miller after crash Left right Paul Samaras Nat Lancaster lAvi Colorado Roger Mitchel Jefco Auction council meeting opened general comment around 4 pm unusual idea hut deserves lot merit Too bad Friday afternoon Perhaps few District Ten interested would have present input Shown center picture new council member good friend Russel Miller North Pole Carrington ND replacing good friend great guy Travis McGinnis Travis shown receiving Meritorious Service award president Don Lowe Travis youll missed pictured warmly welcomed new member council Joe Beshar District 2 Joe going real asset AMA District 2 Joe replacing favorite guy good friend John Byrne John always read admired Second District Thoughts shall miss Back council three Howard Crispin Howard has published through AMA book sound have personally used several occasions rescue Flight Sites Good job Howard background top photo above clearly shows attendance interested District 10 AMAers Thank Loren Nicholson Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Al Williamson attendance shown District 10 property acquisition leader Gary Hover Gary presented first potential regional flying site council won overwhelming support its further study Im calling today Open Line Friday am revealing some unhappy campers thoughts District 10 VP following Wayne Hanson Wayne Buds you.. Mr Don Lowe President AMA Dear Sir As model builder flier since 1936 AMA member since NAA wish express displeasure District 10 Vice President Reginald Keyawa First monthly column Model Aviation has little coverage area except state California Most reporting high-tech expensive side hobby instead reports average sport flier Second reading columns constant reference alcohol model flying time admonished him about what called necessities flying radio fuel model brewskies etc returned letter scrawled thanks comments across bottom crowning glory column December 1991 issue Model Aviation described Crows Landing facility California has swimming poo1 adult serving facility providing AMF better known Adult Modification Fluid nerve associate AMA called AMA AMF disgusting know alcohol has no place model field model event mentioned party resulted broken bones people thrown pool time get rid people brag about condone drinking model activities Lets get away situations better yet forbid Cant find VP will work show pictures plain ordinary modelers form backbone AMA God help us man has re-elected District 10 Vice President solution may tear up AMA cardsYours better flying Wayne Hanson 189 B Paseo Sarta Green Valley AZ 85614 Wayne youre absolutely right no high tech stuff column Bob Schlosberg Dear Mr Keyawa Ive member AMA 15 years nowcertainly long time lot longer way RC people travel through hobby Ive member two districts 10 read Model Aviation month try keep reasonably current group people hardly recognize Free Flight find hard understand Ive reading column now since youve installed District 10 VP cant remember youve ever mentioned anything about Free Flightpower rubber scale FFso recent idea imposing fine thats what Ill call $500 District 10 members California fliers can find flying sites unbelievable What makes think people Arizona Hawaii Nevada Utah want donate money Californias problems have plenty flying sites Arizona fine suspect other states well clalm money District 10 somehow think means California little world California RC have attended Free Flight events recent years Mile Square Park course shared RC CL crowd well racketeers unsafe flying hotdog antics Ive appalled look safety RC crowd fly over flight line parked cars over general area flight Ive seen models auger less 20 feet Free Flighter heard story hitting someone realize small number may AMA members insight some RC people thoughtiess antics feeling shared people FF community think should pay extra type good will distributed RC areas Free Flighters need favors some sort compensation community people tell fly model airplanes immediately think fly RC want tell us get lost have explain Im sure sound like angry person am little respect bobby enjoy seeing what others fieldsincluding RC never tire seeing other peoples creations appreciating work true modelers fields since am fairly well accomplished area FF rubber scale balk idea yours would seriously consider withdrawing own AMA membership well wifes would $60 loss AMA over $500 surcharge feeling should reconsider idea persist very least should test waters other states because doubt have same problems California comes flying sites own report Tucson group prime example what understand neighbor involved RC Phoenix area have no problems either RC money Hobby shops magazine advertising respect its much like college football looks like its whole college athletic program people lower echelon still dont like being abused dog top Remembermodeling started Free Flight its making strong revival attested FAC groups NFFS dont think AMA district vice president should ignore group modelers impose mandatory surcharges benefit RC Sincerely Bob Schlosberg Bob thanks letter think thoughts whats wrong world deal ok hell rest Edge - 110 Mo AMAdel Aviation Io Anzona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DisIricI X Vica-Presidenl 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Assaclate Vice Presidents Marc M Karpowicir 570W Center Logan UT 84321 BettySfream3723SnswdenAve Lang Beach CAIIBOB Al Williamson 445 Westhy Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Cuordinatars George Steiner 2238 Roue Riser Dr Sacraments CA 95826 tlayMare26t W Northwoad Santa Ana CA 92704 John Byrne receiving Fellowship award Pres Lowe complaints VPs dont write ahout what EC doing get feedhack district says what see time what want read few less five have indicated desire details column What Executive Council doing Well decided try figure out way can help local clubs huy own flying sites Actually first discussion idea took place shout eight years ago hut put Al carefully gels belicrank assembly put together builder watches intently hold until summer tumed over necessary experts see can make workAnother issue proposed contest license Good ides Suppose have competition license costs say $5 ordinary AMA dues required rule hook events would provide certain things What Well rule hook possibly different format revisions updates funding contest hoard members attend meetings hammer out problems rules funding research applicable contest kinds things providing judges training automatic FAt membership maybe building data base active contestants disciplines allowing better communication participants point its idea Whats opinion Contest time approaches Dont forget Great Oregon EXPO Corvallis April 11 & 12th Should have AMA meeting can talk AVP holding An Executive Council meeting will keep far away SRAC will have Polar Bear Fun Fly field Snohomish Model Airport April 5 will 31st Annual Polar Bear Does make oldest annual contest district Come Skyknights Spring Opener Float Fun Fly OMAS pond April 26 Evergreen Radio Modelers Association ERMA will hold annual Float Plane Fun Fly Sunday April 5 Wenherg State Park Lake Goodwin Essentially take Arlington Airport exit #206 head west 36th NW turn left about 157th St Call John Lein 206/435-0280 information Zillab AKA Volcano Fun Fly will May 16-17 Bens field number 22 best Fun Flys around contest starts Saturday fun starts early arrivals show up Some best flying will take place after dark RVs tents fliers relive old flights contests lot people show up week before contest enloy themselves totally So want have place park better contact Mike Hanratty 413 5 81st Ave Yakima WA 98908 call evenings please 509/966-1092 arent hookups water sanitary facilities site arent going bring RV would appreciate letting know intend show up Dont send money just let know Another event Zillab site Bens Field will Spring Opener sponsored Columbia Basin Big Birds IMAA Ch 167 Dates April 4 & 5 flying will 9 am until dusk will have swap area concessions raffle Its nice field enjoyable place fly will Big l3ird Fly Boeing HAWKS field Kent 12th April Last month pictures Bill Wesphal SRACs Lake Ballinger Fly-In rules arc simple experienced flier fly safely have good time pits crowded fine aircraft flown bunch spectators came foot car bus watch enjoy did happen Several years ago Bill Wesphal Mountlake Terrace Centennial Commission through contact able arrange benefit model air shows Lake Ballinger public modelers response shows enthusiastic came partial waiver city ordinance prohibits model flying public park intemal combustion engines lake Due clubs demonstrated interest affairs community water-based model flying permitted November through middle April specific days lake surrounded homes has golf course north edge Great care taken fly permitted keep away houses golf course some special events such Ballinger 91 August 25th given special waivers last event allowed host club Seattle Radio Acm Club able offer $400 scholarship senior Mountlake Terrace HS plans major math science engineering college/university aeronautic and/or science-math related course community college Bill Westphal rest SRAC members commended superb efforts gaining recognition within Mountlake Terrace community model aviation positive part community activities Al Fernandez told about some classes model aircraft building giving showed some pictures asked copies show classes held Federt Way Boys Girls Club Al said lots help wife Dawn very good kids Dawn built plane own Besides Dawn Bill Darkow Cam Coughtin came couple nights help Als account Most first class spent boys running around room making airplane noises holding airplane parts over heads model Frank Macys Firebaby II design will another class starting late January 92 Hopefully will some girls involved next class Al said couldnt identify individual fledglings included Denny Lawton Tony Lawton Nathanial Barton Christopher Barton Jason Recer Barons Model Club Spokane will have 2nd Annual Ice Breaker Pattem Fly Deer Park May 30/31 Theres room RVs no hook-ups will food beverages available BBQ Saturday night Events include Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Turnaround new IMAA chapter being formed Boise area Big Birds Treasure Valley interested contact L T Lessinger 3105 Lindsay Ave Boise Idaho 83705 208/336-4739 Over Memorial Day weekend Salmon RC Fliers will host annual Fun Salmon Idaho low-key event main idea flying airplanes fun relaxing getting together reasonably large group like same thing can enhance enjoyment Besides Salmon has scenery defies description must see believe May 1992 111 Alaska / Idaho Montana / OreGon Washington 11 DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Distlict Xl Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5031 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760872422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tsm Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bsx 86 Wilder ID 83876 Jerry Hslcsmb 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 810th Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 98516 Dave Mallens 15559 Palentise Ave Seattle WA 96133 Brace Nelson 807 1 Vickshsrg St Spakane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamalti Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave 1 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Freqoency Coordinator Al Watson 138-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 fledglings concentrate engine bellcrank assembly putting finishing touches prior flight group finished aircraft Last shot shows moment truth Will fly course did SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr Big engines big sound levels big problems number members operating big airplanes big engines both AMA Scale events IMAA-type flying rapidly growing sport Its growing because ease flying comes larger aircraft greater visibility wide choice aircraft modeled Most models scale very scale-like appearance activity creates some potential difficulties clubs individuals Foremost among question noise sound pressure levels distances away pilot positions models being flown lack appreciation both concerns Any questions left relative cost safety other technical aspects will leave others time being have need consider first two size model will quite often mean flier has little appreciation distance model covers flight means some question you make wide sweeping split S turnaround Are keeping inside flight boundaries established field fact turning over house project off right extremely important question becomes important look second equation loud point turnaround measured housing area relatively easy find out dB level operate full throttle over bard surface nine feet aircraft assuming sound level flight same ground probably can compute reading neighbors house because can possibly determine viewed pilot position thing can take sound readings property lines question couple considerations flew directly over house question need immediately consider flying manner will permit repeating problem said first step read ambient locality What should expect Typically suburban quiet neighborhood will read low 40 dB range mid50 dB range Ideally would never operate manner would exceed ambient value might extremely difficult alternative keep close value possible greater difference greater chance complaints fly distance might considered greatest under normal flying conditions sound level still much greater ambient have two options can attempt get sound level measured ground much lower can alter flight path order provide greater distance between neighbor choices alternative could complaint subsequent loss flying site Survey On 10-11-12 February 1992 spent days working Don Lowe members RC World Club Orlando Florida doing extensive checking aircraft operation ground flight work done using third octave band analyzer types aircraft ranged powered 40 engines up through 42 large models two reasons members fly large models taking comprehensive look category Over 100 recordings made botth running ground during fly past will take some time correlate data get print interesting will comments should encourage consider better mufflers vibration isolation selection propellers better suited match performance aircraft flying model design same power someone else club will probably have easier go getting proper equipment set up situation will find have need some experimentation getting desired operation next issue will provide some anaiysis data interim thing certainly determined R/C World will very likely have need shift flight path new runway about 30 order guarantee nor flying over some houses After years operation building now taking place progression larger models other factors mean change always easy quite often necessary New equipment Landing Products has working couple years develop propeller larger engines have APC props sizes up through sixteen inches some time have received widespread acceptance around world Working sizes eighteen inches up presents number different equations path taken has manufacture propeller metal huh blades can replaced either order change pitch due damage both blades propeller being offered two three blade styles photo shows complete propeller set blades next month take look large engine operation prop shown 18-10 certainly appear much quieter flight Landing Products located PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 second item new type vibration isolator system being offered sizes wide range engines shown photo typical used engines such Quadra G-38 supposedly up six cubic inches unit comes two different insert materials fabric impregnated type will support heavier loads photo shows half assembled half consists neoprene sheet four metal parts necessary sheet metal screws set plates attaches engine mount other pre-drilled mounting firewall neoprene sheet completely isolates engine airframe manufactured Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Next time Big engines solutions quieter operation Save fields AI -w wv 112 Model Aviation APC Prop blades New type vibration isolator manufactured Art Designs
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
AMAN ws Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 National Publicity Program page 97 Westminster Aero ModeIer Win Governors Award page 97 California Volunteer Teaches Kids About Models page 97 Alabama Education Guide Aviation FAA. page 97 Big Engines Big Problems page 1]] AMA MUSEUM CLOSES AMA Museum has officially closed museum will reopen spring 1993 AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana Memhers living Reston Virginia area may want form caravan vans station wagons transport some models still Headquarters Muncie Grand Opening weekend June 13-14 caravan probably would leave Reston Friday June 12 youre interested carrying museum model Muncie call office Executive Director Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters reference library AMA Headquarters remains open AMA FAX NUMBERS AMA now has two Fax numbers membership applications other business inquiries Membership applications should faxed 703 435-0798 other business use 703 435-7236 Use correct Fax number prevent delay processing membership application CLUB SECRETARIES TAKE NOTE chartered club renewal kit should have arrived now Enclosed postage-paid card asked provide AMA latitude longitude flying sites Its important retum cards Headquarters order help AMA build national flying site database RAFFLE TICKETS Dont forget enter AMA Museum Sweepstakes announced April issue Model Aviation could win grand prize one-week stay AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana take part ribboncutting ceremonies during Grand Opening weckend June 13-14 lots other prizes win Over course next three months beginning March AMA will hold monthly drawings valuable modeling merchandise Five winning tickets will drawn last business day month Entry coupons April May issues MA must received no later 500 pm May 28 1992 included grand prize drawing NEW UNDERWRITER AND IMPROVED MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR AMA MEMBERS Academys Accident Death Dismemberment Insurance policy AD&D unique product NO other modeling organization offers its membership important benefit reimburses medical expenses incurred result injury sustained modeling accident coverage provided after members own group health plan pays designed pay benefits up $25000 modest deductible $50 applied accident claim pays directly medical providers doctor facility example protection provided whether started engine field whether bench testing borne During last eight years program has paid total $265643 behalf members benefit easy receive First its necessary notify Academy intent file medical benefits claim form will mailed home along letter instruction directing file benefits primary group health plan Call 703/435-0750 ask extension 272 report accident Primary medical coverage normally provided members employer sponsored employment spouse self-employed individuals may personal medical plan Medicare Medicaid also responsible primary coverage Some members have no personal group health coverage AMAs medical policy will considered primary insurance cases next step after receipt primary payment forward payment documentation itemized bills AMA further processing payment Mrs Acevedo responsible handling medical claim person would speak future pleased inform members January 1 1992 new expanded policy being underwritten Commercial Life Insurance Company pioneer association coverage over 60 years Since change benefits AMA reducing cost per member can now provide additional benefits physical therapy treatment prescription drug reimbursement addition new features policy covers expenses medical services incurred confined bed patient treatment hospital emergency room treatment hospital outpatient program provides such excellent benefit suggest family member already current AMA member should consider joining AMA nothing receive coverage event family member should involved modeling accident benefit has tremendous value easy use will keep out-of-pocket expense minimum BLANCHE STUART SCOTT PIONEER AVIATOR March National Womens History Month celebration Glen H Curtiss Museum Local History conjunction Bath New York chapter Business Professional Womens Association will honor Blanche Stuart Scott Americas first female pilot special month-long photographic exhibition Blanche Scott born Rochester New York 1886 Among accomplishments distinction being first woman travel across United States automobilea feat accomplished 1910 publicity led being approached about idea flying Glenn H Curtiss After training Curtiss Aviation School l-lammondsport New York Blanche Stuart Scott completed solo flight near Keuka Lake September 2 1910 thus became first woman pilot United States went fly exhibition teams including Curtiss group died age 84 Rochester New York January 12 1970 NEW DEADLINE SET FOR COMPETITION LISTINGS want ad run Competition Calendar Non-Flying Events Calendar please note new deadline receipt listing AMA Headquarters copy must received AMA HQ 14th month includes both Sanctioned Non-Flying Events Calendar listings display ads Sanctioned Non-Flying Events May 1992 95 AMAS Executive Council lequivalent Board Direetoral basically composed President Esecutive Vies President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibitity author views may may represent official position AMA Esecutive Council Minutes January 101992 Executive Council Meeting members Executive Council attendance President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il Joe Beshar Oradell NJ VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Jim McNeiIl Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Nortliville MI VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Russ Miller Carrington ND VP-X Reggie Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR NAA Lance Zellers AIVIA Executive Director Vince Mankowski regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am president chaired meeting Before taking up agenda president initiated introductions presented some awards John Byrne Fellowship Travis McGinnis Meritorious Service Howard Crispin Technical Award APPROVAL MINUTES minutes November 9 1991 executive council meeting unanimously approved written amendments accepted IL PRESIDENTS REPORT president advised AMA will support NSRCAs decision conduct championship Lawrenceville July 1992 Stated would very much like AlVIA become involved technology business Towards end council supported proposal purchase two turbo jet engines currently production France purpose study engines gain understanding new turbo technology engine purchase may taken out presidents budget LII EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT EVP announced will confine 1992 travel within budget mostly trips Reston audit books Reviewed NARs agreements AMA remarked upon fact no longer associated us insurance suggested perhaps new fee structure negotiated NAA whereby NAR would pay share AMAs obligation FAI franchise fee presently make behalf Council did object concept thus EVP will pursue Announced February 3 construction loan Muncie will settled IV EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Presented 1992 travel schedule Presented review Use Facilities criterion Muncie site accepted slightly modified shall included membership manual Presented review new magazine advertising rate card need aggressive advertising counter competition discussed concluding Council approval increase 92 advertising budget Presented adoption new editorial policy Model Aviation magazine noting previously such comprehensive document did exist moved seconded unanimously carried adopt new editorial policy Model Aviation understood columns contain disparaging text shall evaluated against editorial policy found unacceptable may purchased printed Announced second membership renewal notice would mailed shortly earlier previously Announced two new membership services telephone travel discounts Announced will special issue MA November idea having raffle accepted winner shall cut ribbon Muncie grand opening Requested discussion upon producing video clubs target audience generally acknowledged membership particular clubs will benefit leaming advantages AMA membership confers organization works moved seconded carried authorize production video entitled Am AMA 9 5EVP2NAAI 18749 4 against 61013 V COMMITTEE REPORTS Frequency 1 Bob Underwood indicated items discussion next frequency committee meeting advising result deliberations several action items shall presented during next Council meeting vote 2 Waters suggested requested RCMA AMA consider feasibility assimilating activities RC cars boats no objection engaging preliminary negotiation discussion parties seek such partnership 3 Council authorized buying ten channel analyzers B Bylaws 1 Leader Members moved seconded carried effective date contest directorship will automatically bestow membership status known leader member will separate distinct entities II 2 against 510 understood contest directors received credentials prior passage motion will sent mailing providing opportunity apply membership category leader member 2 Resume Requirement Ref VD Bylaws last paragraph XIII motion 20 contained Nov 9 1991 minutes moved recorded unanimously carried accept national officer resume requirement outline authored chairman resume outline shall incorporated Standing Rule relating Nominating Committee 3 Advisory Committees As clarification Contest Board Procedures document moved recorded unanimously carried contest board advisory committees automatically dissolved conclusion final vote given competition regulations rule proposal cycle Appointment ad hoc committees discretion appropriate contest board chairperson NAA & 6 abstained C PADCOM Chairman Waters led discussion ways means assisting clubs purchasing flying sites Academy maybe able provide letter credit cover portion deposits Waters further remarked based assumptions conmuittec has come up field purchase criteria document will provide evaluation tool candidate selection partnership program moved seconded unanimously carried PADCOM committee given authority arrange club flying site purchase financing Chairman Waters next gave floor Gary Hover made presentation regional site purchase development proposal very detailed twenty-six page protocol accompanied presentation 260 acre site question located district ten Visalia California project manager asked Council approve concept initially assist providing funds accomplish first requirement imposed Califomia Department Fish & Game biological study majority Council members agreed proceed plan authorized PADCOM committee make available up $10000 required studies D Sound previously agreed try stage symposium noise 92 Toledo Show Subsequently has leamed show organizers sympathetic such activity Thus Mr Crispin has volunteered coordinate noise symposium Muncie museum time grand opening E Safety Chairman Hempel advised meeting occurred previous night time speed flyers invited state concems solutions speed safety issue proposals being considered engineering study will reviewed anew Hempel closed stating moratorium some recent decisions may prescribed VI DISTRICT TEN REPORT district ten vice president remarked taken up Headquarters offer transferred patches shirts supply service operation stated financial accounting will delivered shortly VP reminded survey supposed have conducted Califomia area topic splitting state two districts decided survey will handled HQs through club mailing VII CODE OF CONDUCT moved seconded carried adopt Executive Council Code Conduct 9 EVP8594l l72NAA 3 against 3101 1 abstained 6 VIII NATIONALS executive director asked discussion quality events conducted Nationals Should philosophy event cannot run championship quality should canceled run separately firm consensus leave Nationals format serious competition yes also forum will attempt accommodate undoubtedly necessitating times reasonable compromises IX AWARDS motions following awards duly moved seconded unanimously carried 1 Superior Service Wayne Stevenson moved Waters 2 Superior Service Drew Davenport moved Kraffi X NEXT MEETINGS Executive Council April 111992 Reston 1 day Exec C & Nominating Committee July 25 Reston Adjoumed 607 pmMM 96 Model Aviation PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing PROMOTING THE IMAGE full time job AMA marketing department boost effort penetration wonderful world media newspapers radio television retain outside agency get excellent help firm selectedBarton-Gilanelli Philadelphia budget x dollars year cover support get established capable firm Almost businesses large associations work external agency isis good common practice Let tell has well worth cost During 1991 calendar year worked like lions get stories placed publications newspapers Ill name few Wall Street Journal USA Today Air & Space Magazine Boys Lfe Family Travel Log Coast Coast Delta Sky Magazine Motorhome Midwest Living Trailer Life Gfrware News local newspapers Arlington Virginia Las Angeles Times Chicago Tribune hundreds other papers publications between Total circulation of publications stories about Academy AMA Museum sport model aviation appeared exceeded 15821779 Thats whole lot coverage no matter slice latest successes short article Campus Life magazine aimed university students published Carol Stream Illinois can rest assured AMA marketing team wilt continue work hard spread word about model aviation Acceptance sport government private circles has improved Yes know still some outsiders retain kids toys image changing Models movies TV serious community efforts AMA chartered clubs more AMA members taking time present story communities through service clubs youth groups adding up better understanding appreciation model aviation pastime sport National Championships World Championships scheduled summer 1992 will have opportunities accentuate nositive imase non-madeline world Onward upward Westminster Aero Modelers WAM Maryland has continuing club project present aviation programs area schools have also combined Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS joint sessions School teachers speak very highly results efforts youngsters classrooms always enjoy seeing aircraft hearing presentations asking questions become highly motivated School Flight Program has recognized William Donald Schafer Governor Free State citation awarded Westminster Aero Modelers Governor Schafer stated known behalf citizens state recognition impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference lives demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experiences youth Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation citation issued December 1991 Pictured club newsletter holding citation certificates Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman presentation made Steve Pasierb Drug Abuse Commission Soaring Societys annual award dinner member WAM Club received copy citation BASS group recognized previously Governor Schafer Congratulations fine citizens outreach work Makes feel proud associated folks like Sacramento California origin great story reported Sacrameito Sunday Union newspaper Complete some excellent photographs speaks Ernie Johnson 58-year-old special education teacher uses simple model airplanes teach young people everything math tables manual dexterity Kids start knocking door early morning still around gets dark Ernie started teaching 1961 has Rancho Cordova Elementary since 1982 has always loved building flying rubber powered airplanes discovered wonderful tool help kids reach learning goals motivates kids rewarding kits plane parts complete work properly ontime young neighborhood volunteer Ed Coleman assists Ernie Ed got hooked model flight years ago observed Ernie flying models field near home very impressed workmanship patience demonstrated Mr Johnson also manner young people much satisfaction gained type teaching effort because can see direct results kids says young lad bored TV games finding great satisfaction model aircraft Another boy sufferer learning disability knew nothing academic problems now has turned school life around mother could happier girl got involved because wanted positive alternative some other pastimes dozens similar stories dozens kids have through program Johnson keeps year-long tally points kids have earned models flying has annual Emmy Awards Day Prizes range books kits subsidized Bank Ernie Johnson Johnson says valuable lesson kids learn cope failure Starting over after failure crash builds character wish Emie Ed years preparing young people personal futures What better tool could wish see model airplanes future engineers scientists Ernie Johnson developing rewards already great future promises bright kids because personal commitment Alabama Education Curriculum Guide K-3 available teachers need help working young people have just received copy book can obtained through local FAA Federal Aviation Administration education office Prepared published Alabama State Department Education free 260-page book contains three distinct sections first table contents makes very simple teacher select segments suit his/her current goals second section contains seven units classroom activities unit begins valuable information concerning purpose major messages background information vocabulary final section contains Teacher Resource Guide glossary terms flight dictionary speakers guide book listing sources free materials included Most model aviators will agree best time reach young people about careers Grades K-3 during highly impressionable years children form career thoughts some actually go achieve Ask airline pilot first thought about flying will probably tell seven eight years old So want work kids school teacher Grades K3 contact local FAA education office ask Alabama Aerospace Education Guide K-3 Its free think will glad did Ted Hansen Grand Island Nebraska sent full page story Grand Island Independent newspaper six photographs color article gave nice in-depth coverage sport general Teds love aviation particular few years ago suffered fall roof able improve lighten rehabilitation time building flying wheelchair time go trade show am surprised number avid aeromodelers getting through crowd wheelchairs sport really does have appeal available everyone physical problems usually precludes persons being part fun Teds fleet aircraft includes ducted fan biplanes multi-engine planes well-equipped trailer allows him take collection anywhere wishes Nebraska has hosted National Championships three times enjoyed visit because enthusiasm clubs modelers warmth welcome received think spirit folks defeated legislative action aimed severely restricting model aviation state statewide lobbying effort coordinated AMA HQ public hearing attended Lincoln plus resourcefulness local AMA clubs in-person petitions well prepared testimony got nasty bill defeated committee statehouse Thanks another Nebrakan sending recent story next month May 1992 97 - What does AMA Instead getting long discussion subject thought would pass along text letter recently received Tom Kroggel Commander Hying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio AMA Officers reading February issue Model Aviation Ive noticcd lot comments mcmbers insurance AMAs ability help thc kG flicr Instead everyone throwing darts AMA maybe its time hear club 100% bchind AMA things can us am Commander Flying Tigers RIC Club Toledo Ohio club now has 94 active members proud part very active District 3 have flying off closed landfill leased county last II years Just last year EPA found site leaking what call leaching Due health reasons asked close flying site complied EPA possible way contacted AMA help find new flying site AMA buy site club reccive information acquire new site couple weeks sent box full information letters books pamphlets to book finding keeping flying sites also asked received video tape Partnerships no charge club its membership am happy report product support some hard work club have new flying site have worked out lease Sylvania Parks Recreation club always trying promote AMA RC hobby public two mall shows year once again called AMA mall show package Again received carton full information public helps explain what what stand package also free clubs members two airshows year public again AMA very helpful its show teams year club has started winter workshop kids show build teach safety modeling planning introduce program school system again AMA has program help us nut program also free clubs AMA members club doesnt know about programs AMA its up officers find out AMA cant always bold hand can provide tremendous amount support guidance Its up us AMA members officers clubs educate public shout hobby So next time ask What has AMA done lately think about used services AMA has offer would never need ask question Regards Tom Kroggel Commander Flying Tigers k/C Club Obviously AMA insurance provider often get letters nature thanking AMA its help situations helps balance out negative letters receive Something AMA member needs remember YOU AMA own its services assets representatives try best responsive modeling needs manage YOUR resources provide immediate future programs will benefit hobby Howard Crispin work analyzing noise spectrum model aircraft frequency analyzer helps identify noise source ie exhaust propeller etc have previously discussed flying site program effort given high priority have discussed dangers site loss due incompatibility flight operations ttnd neighborhood requirements Noise big reason site loss well overflight adjacent properties Overflight housing people ttttLst Out take place can lead very quick eviction flying activities Noise something AMA has working Recently Howard Crispin Sound Committee Chairman myself members RIC World Flyers spent three full days making noise measurements also made tt video ways means reducing model plane noise acceptable limits covered range RC models sport pattern giant I3ig Bangers bringing confortaance limits club sound specifications video completed will show method testing typical model set-ups required reduce noise video designed helpful clubs have noise problem also clubs want make sure dont have noise problem neighbors taking preventative measures completion will make video available interested clubs Another project slated later year symposium sound reduction held conjunction Grand Opening National Aeromodeling Flying Facility Muncie Indiana June 13-14 Plan attend cannot attend plan videotape symposium also Contact Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters have flying site problems may surprised helpful can 98 Model Aviation K PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 2 quarter scale Extra 300 powered Tarton Twin uses threeblade 18 X 11 carbon fibre prop Hideaway Muffler Eric Derns product soft mounts Measures 95 dB ground 91 dB equivalent air Very quiet has unlimited vertical performance 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 ZONE TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-li am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 6 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 report specifically aimed AMA District 10 members attempt explain some rumors misinformation half truths going around Over year ago AMA Executive Council meeting hrought attention EC District 10 Vp overspent budget 1990 significant margin still presenting expense reports large part problem expenditure money seed patch program intended raise money funding District 10 flying site needs process looking over-expenditures learned IRS requires strict control fund raising activities non-profit corporations full accountability activities also required included corporations tax filings subject some laws regarding may sell items what purpose money raised may used first EC meeting 1991 brought subject up EC District 10 VP agreed District 10 VP would provide complete accounting funds along plan replace seed money AMA expense account before further funds would available him Unfortunately found too demanding accomplish hence message mentioned following letter action stop further overdrafts important thing understand what stopped reimbursement money spent WELL beyond Vps budget did large degree concern consultation other officers legal eagles firm consensus authority what did responsibility following letter sent District 10 VP March 19 1991 should self explanatory March 19 1991 Regg Keyawa From Dave Brown Subject District 10 Expense Acct letter confirm earlier telephone conversation informed have frozen further disbursements District 10 accounts until satisfactory accounting and/or reimbursement funds used seed money District Hat T-shirt project made include normal VP acct AVP acct District meeting acct Frequency Coordinator acct also authorized use AMA credit card telephone calling card until matter resolved action forced message sent letter Jim Sears stating No seed money back no accounting until apportionment fair find attitude un-acceptable irresponsible recap VP account ended 1990 deficit of$561045 after starting 1990 $603577 During 1990 spent $1164622 account along entire $250000 District meeting account $81534 $100000 allocated AVP support District Frequency Coordinator account untouched $54545 total expenditures $1496156 offset deficit VP account amounts left AVP Freq Coord accounts over-expenditure still $488034 have repeatedly stated asked about expenditure VP account hats/T-shirts received blessing true BUT received blessing basis its being expenditure WITHIN budget certainly excess budget feeling now WHAT VP uses budget should up VP provided use budget benefits constituents and/or AMA consistent applicable laws As always case laws change often awareness laws change giving blessing expenditure money purpose aware some legal ramifications such expenditures now aware some laws require us report such fund raising activities IRS part tax filing refusal provide us accounting project could jeopardize AMAs standing IRS cannot permit happen true other VPs have run similar programs past nothing has ever said programs has forced VPs budget such deficit warrant review legality As premise expense accounts should proportionate size district have some sympathy position would willing consider REASONABLE apportionment system should decide propose Executive Council Keep mind just because represent people doesnt mean expenses should higher As have said before costs same go speak club 15 members does club 300 Admittedly might have little postage telephone expense would justify slightly expense twice much Redistricting might answer its difficult find suitable boundary divide California Perhaps should consider elevating stature AVPs make better use represent AMA district level population/proportion AVPs coupled small budget might well work authorized AVP per 2000 members would give District 10 15 AVPs District 6 9 AVPs am using numbers comparisons sake budgeted $3000 VP now districts $200 AVP would result District 10 getting $6000 District 6 getting $4800 wouldnt consider Out line am afraid might problem some districts 11 jumps mind Franldy need control expenses VPs through two ways either restrict HOW MUCH can spend leave up to what spend within certain limitsno dancing girls must limit severely WHAT expenses will reimburse feel strongly former better use AMA s money allows VP use whatever particular resources has available save budget items cant get free example VP able travel airline pass shouldnt use ability enable him use budget office equipment/supplies another VP has office well stocked supplies lacks time travel use assets might allow him pay airfares visit clubs etc another has time little other disposal can use budget cover driving expense visit clubs etc ha ha VP can get everything free cost AMA allow him sponsor blowout Hmmmn be dancing girls come district meeting take AVP him EC meeting Give him flexibility operate WITHIN BUDGET Ive gotten too long already letter cant close making statement Any society governed set rules AMA no exception societies method rules can changed again AMA no exception Again societies rules must adhered until changed again AMA no exception must live within rules dont like rules may best change meantime will damned well live within will tolerate attitude feeling above rules will whatever necessary see abide rules suffer whatever consequences deemed appropriate Executive Council last Executive Council meeting asked provide accounting fund raising project before further funds would provided Immediately after meeting sent spite objection check $517426 remainder expenses last year mistake part Vince Since time another $199222 has disbursed combined District 10 account now receive message wont provide accounting until re-appropriate budgets have tried reasonable has obviously failed quote past president refuse see light make feel heat line have frozen accounts sincerely hope will provide AMA full accounting along acceptable reimbursement plan prior April council meeting order get episode behind us go productive subjects letter leads think am mad about half right am really disappointed friend distribution letter intended inform affected need know action Dave Brown AMA Executive Vice President cc AMA Executive Council AMA Accounting Dept AMA District 10 AVPs AMA District 10 Freq Coord April 1991 EC meeting EC passed motion unanimously abstention supported action order close column necessary inform spite repeated insissances such EC District 10 VP has still provided required accounting May 1992 99 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown L AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Reminders * Grand Opening National Flying Site Muncie IndianaJune 13-14 * The National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base MassachusettsJune 20-29 *IMAA Regional Fly-In Muncie SiteJune 20-2 1 *Scale World Championships Muncie SiteAug 22-29 *USOC Host National Free Flight Society Muncie SiteSept 4- 7 new feature months magazine fund raising raffle aeromodeling museum Proceeds will assist development top notch displays museum collection winner will housed site during Grand Opening Flying Facility take part Grand Opening ceremonies AMA receiving positive response aeromodeling industry expect industry displays Grand Opening Scale World Championships AMA members received windshield pass membership kits Please place pass windshield attend Grand Opening car will receive preferred entry free site priority parking closer flying site will festive occasion activities including swap shop area industry display area open flying raffles free barbecue AMA members subject National Flying Site number interesting points wish pass along Academy looking temporary services carpenter craftsman several display cabinets built along several features developed such modular walls etc finish carpenter know looking few months work please contact office Additionally Academy needs help prepare engines electronic equipment models display Museum need craftsmen builders covering specialists master painters metal workers people can assist inventory data input variety other jobs necessary convert rather large ragtag collection first-rate museum presentation interested volunteering services toward efforts week two will housed just stones throw away house owned Academy house furnished has linens kitchenware purchased along land purchase program interested write directly office Two months ago Leader Club program mentioned column now clubs have received chartered club renewal packets use opportunity remind clubs take advantage Leader Club program Qualification forms will mailed out fall Clubs also note postage paid cards recharter kits Please fill out clubs latitude longitude help AMA build national flying site database As end January AMA renewals caught up now meeting goal less five days turnaround time As begin February membership totals 98% last years January totals Answers time time receive questions attempt print answers especially answers interest general membership Yes National Flying Site available AMA members fly Members may fly free until June 15th after members will allowed three free day uses site membership cards will punched dayThereafter will $500 daly charge $2500 charge calendar year Yes site may reserved special interest groups clubs hold national regional events have site use application form available upon request Once group has arranged use site area contest coordinators will notified sanction application may processed exclusive use site arrangements must made least 100 days prior event early notification will provide time inform general membership through pages Model Aviation magazine will restrictions flying during event AMA encourages use site however also feel obligation inform members special event site would preclude open flying Examples some black-out times would Grand Opening no contests allowed weekend IMAA Fly-In USOC Several members have asked copies National Newsletter Cabane Cabane goes AMA Contest Directors National Newsletter mailed AMA charter club newsletter editors newsletter editor wish subscribe National Newsletter Contest Director wish subscribe Cabane subscriptions newsletters available nine issues year National Newsletter two issues Cabane $1000 subscription rate looks pretty positive Academy will soon announce new program/policy concerning joint industry-AMA marketing ventures result efforts would increased market exposure AMA opportunity both increased information flow and/or additional aeromodeling products AMA members Stay tuned last thirty days have thirty very busy ones Travel responsibilities included IMS Show Executive Council meeting Pasadena trip Indiana monthly construction inspection meeting Detroit VP Pete Waters regional modeling counsel trip Northwest Expo Puyallup Washington same weekend President Lowe EVP Brown managed squeeze another Muncie progress check way home addition normal work several meetings held HQ upcoming projects such World Championships Grand Opening NAA Marketing USOC half dozen other major projects Last month hinted may another exclusive magazine discount available AMA members Since have seen copy offer Flying Models magazine should now hands offer Model Airplane News included free copy MAN Buyers Guide offer Flying Models magazine offers both substantial discount subscription rate bonus free choice popular plans hope enjoy working others Waxing Philosophical Because am son immigrant may aware others freedom country constant journey destination am aware freedom USA birthright afforded earned some ancestors ongoing thing requiring constant attention dedication Perhaps sit little upright chair read hear dismissive remarks concerning accomplishments Academy Model Aeronautics potentially dangerous new curriculum AMA has done lot wonderful things now place full focus attention Academy somehow important everyday needs Academy Model Aeronautics national association model builders fliers them thread business out open action take scrutiny everyones input invited important time Alexander Hamilton offered opinion Sir people govern Congress isnt good enough neither whining about Similarly Academy solicits wide range input makes significant part decision-making process voices heard downside doing business public forum leaves AMA much like fish barrel open attacks disgruntled . too good target msss uniquely American phenomena seems growth centrism latest venue moment shall call sporteentrism Perhaps itself misnomer competitor flying models sport being competitor perhaps being true sports flier flier really trying focus recreational hobby flier may huge thought bear mind Separatism opposite diversity Separatism bred sporteentrists seems posit certain amount reinvention remedial history order place entire blame imagined wrongs door Academy profoundly unhistorical process does get locked popular consciousness has charismatic effect negative result seems whatever AMA official actual witness situation has say must now taken suspect utterances mere ascertations centrists now deserve instant credence However casting new light claims must pass same tests else general debate falls actual truth suffers No amount posturing under cloak diversity actual separatism justifies amount therapeutic slanting holds true debate whether continued next page 100 Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 CI Cserrecticst Maine Manna aaetts New Hampshire Rhade Iaad / Vermani DISTRICT REPORT IDon Kraftt District VicePresident P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 9346240 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semanian ISOAlien Rd Billerica MA 01821 BabLandry 80 MainSt EsaexJctVT05452 MC McGuttis B Rabinsan St Hauhen ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymauth NH 03264 Ed Thnmpsan 27 E Greenwich AseWest Warwick RI 02893 Bab Wallace 91 Sylvan St Asan CT 06001 Frequency Coardinatar Geare Wilsan 82 FrazierWay Marstans Mills MA 02648 David G Plaseb WO-1 serving Desert Storm helicopter crashed last day operation Iraq killing nine people RIC Aces Cluh going have memorial fund static display following Cluh Newsletter Most aware plans years annual static display will held Portsmouth High School chance cluh sponsor event will provide purpose annual static display other general get together friends admire others work Most people area familiar name WO-l David Plasch gave life rescue mission final day Desert Storm hope Club can accomplish two-fold objective hosting years static display promote model aviation support worthwhile cause scholarship fund presented students will continuing education field aviation properly advertised should able have good turnout public give good show what model aviation about important make sizable contribution scholarship fund event open AMA members would like show public large variety models trainers Scale Prizes will awarded best class determined voting public Admission will contribution scholarship fund proceeds will go fund event held April 25 1992 Mount Washington RC Club following article photograph provided Percy Hill club newsletter editor Mt Washington Valley RC Club north central New Hampshire relatively new AMA charter club just completing second year have 35 active members Most inexperienced fliers fortunately five six experts teaching rest solo club has open 85-acre flying field 300 x 50-ft grass runway pit area parking space field made possible through hard work members included clearing runway pit areas leveling seeding club hosted its first annual open house field Conway NH past August 17 1991 Flying began 10 am continued throughout day demonstration flights both fixed- rotary-wing aircraft 300 spectators came went day saw aerobatics vintage plane flights spot landings dogfights significant hut reparable crash over 40 airplanes 15 Helicopters visiting clubs Connecticut Massachusetts Maine Vermont Another feature open house involved public flying trainer aircraft buddy box manned instructors fee $3 proceeds donated local charity about 35 potential fliers ranging age 9 70 tried hand As soon plane landed dead-stick gassed up took air again enclosed picture shows number club members assembled field prior open house event left front Jim Farrar Charlie Seavey club president Dale Mallett Armand Truchon rear left right Ted Pilkington Carl Wilson Percy Hill Ron Remy Nate Beaulieu Roger Benhart Modeler/model month Charlie Nelson Waco Ctnarlte baa attended numerous contests aircraft hes doing very well airplane modeled after based Halifax Massachusetts Paul Maths Scale airplane drawings have received two volumes drawings produced late Paul Mate books very well done contain about 120 three-views total books available Sunshine House Inc PO Box 2065 Terre Haute IN 47802 phone number 812/232-3076 Executive Director continued previous poge politics business whatever worth value national organization comes finding out what unites us well separates us furthering unity same time discouraging separatism What does mean means Academy functions input functions public debate taking advantage constructive criticism holds debates out open good quite natural Academy discuss issue move decision-making process fact see something print like gives us opportunity respond item make wishes known Having differences opinion healthy thing worthwhile process diversity makes unity strong Yes AMA has elections see politics hassles see part direct input process keeps us members Academy want us go will conclude reemphasizing Separatism opposite diversity May 1992 101 Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligtble 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 New York New Jersey 2 DISTRICT REPORT District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Tern Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO 09123 George Bess 11 Ma p Ic Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Herbert W Decou B5 Riverside Dr Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Ray Jxschkxs 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Adam Sateler 41 Perry Ave Latbarn NY 12110 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smitbtjeld Dr Endicent NY 13760 rreqaency Coordinator Len Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 first opportunity attend enjoy 16th Annual Central NY Model Aircraft Association symposium model show held January 25th state fairgrounds Syracuse NY details will covered elsewhere Model Aviation Geoff Styles AMA HQ can say super show super people recommend attend years come Woody Woodman sent photo taken years Penguin Day says about six years ago Pine Barren Modelers agreed meet fly year January firstregardless weatherand fly snow sleet qualify Club Penguin Hey Woody wheres snow sleet looks like June Heres conclusion Angelo De Fillipos Got Started Quickie 500 Racing Part appeared April issue Model Aviation So Lenny has now spotted rest field 3/4 first lap finally let go assumed position next flier waited light pylon flash could tell Lenny can tum Now want watch Pylon race no better place watch pilot area four planes flying close 90mph some 15 feet off ground never 100 feet away whole lot closer time can hypnotic problem Im supposed concentrating just airplane So about three laps have gone point Lenny feels hes alone out must have passed Out because hasnt heard word yet Slowly can feel myself coming back consciousness somehow find Lennys plane really wasnt hard caller dead last start calling turns sometimes get right tenth lap definite improvement Lenny managed land plane put end what seemed like two hours flying time retrieved plane walk back pits blur laughing hard tears eyes Thankfully now have few minutes compose ourselves try figure out what went wrong can assure nothing wrong equipment just bad case jitters Before long second heat ready begin time things bit relaxed could actually fly lap two five six corrections think both calmed down somewhat completely improved final heat day really what made worthwhile four-plane heat first three four laps still struggling lap five somehow found myself same lap leader next three laps became two-plane race wing-tip wing-tip 20 ft off ground flying unison miscue both planes kits again came second final heat three laps heaven really doesnt matter win lose want hook up another plane course go fast turn left wing-tip wing-tip think Im addicted have uncontrollable urge race trying get people area hooked racing Last summer able get three clubs interested participating plans coming year works hope hold eight nine races season Remember want keep simple inexpensive attract fliers possiblebeginners well experienced racer rules follow Any AMA legal Quickie 500 airplane engines choice Fox K&B 40 prop APC 9 x 65 Fuel provided host club reasons Im putting down paper attract new fliers As can see made just about mistake possible beginning After few races under belts couple practice sessions both Lenny have become respectable still learning So dont think have ace flier top-notch engine man format have set up designed beginner just like Any committee members will willing help get started So dont shy winter get yourself Quickie Ill see field come first thaw knows next summer might Nationals Rena air races information please feel free contact us call ourselves Interstate Pylon Racing Association three clubs involved person contact listed below Lakeland RC Club Angelo DeFilippo 459 Kennedy Blvd Bayonne NJ 07002 Staten Island RC Modelers Warren Schmauch 137 David St Staten Island NY 10308 Jersey Coast Flyers George Schmauch 50 Patton Dr Sayreville NJ 08872 102 Model Aviation outstanding Electric modelers Pittsburgh area George Minear Hmmm.doesnt look like Piper Cub does month received letter Tom Kroggel Flying Tigers R/C club Toledo Ohio Other AMA officers received same letter hope youll read President Lowes AMA News column officers get letters complimenting AMA perhaps dont pass enough along several letters similar Toms have received recently So Im going join bandwagon toot AMAs hom just bit Take look Toms letter club need assistance contact AMA RC Helicoptersare interested may happy hear event will highlight years Helicopter activity will take place District III International Radio Controlled Helicopter Associations Jamboree will held July 11 12 Waynesburg Pennsylvania host club Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners noted its ability produce great events Current plans include mini flying school seminars manufacturers displays flying would like information event IRCHA contact Don Chapman 513/236-8853 Potential new club members present field almost flying session first impression person gets field very lasting welcome sign City Dayton Ohio flying field very neat hospitable could reason great modeling interest area Would appreciate seeing yourself club column send picture black/white preferred color okay brief explanation vice president address top page Try keep picture simple clear uncluttered Highlight clubs activities pictures Model Aviation US Air Force Museum near Dayton Ohio oldest largest military aviation museum world chronological layout tells exciting story aviation development days Wright Brothers Kittyhawk Space Age Exhibits include approximately 200 aircraft missiles plus family oriented historically interesting aeronautical displays Over million visitors around world come Ohio year tour unique free attractionAMA members other districts may interested know museum less three hours Muncie site Photographs displays encouraged model shop premises Free movies shown weekends holidays except Christmas research facility also available youd like information write United States Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson AFL Ohio 45433-65 18 telephone 513/255-3284 month highlight individual modets modelers District III Below Mike Skinbihski displays aircraft local mall show May 1992 103 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III VicePresident 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 1814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 FletcherAve Donbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 Jatin Hathaway 102 Wosdmere Dr New Stanton PAl 5t72 Jay Mealy 208 WitmorSt Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cran5reek Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weinier 15613 Groendale Ave Maple HIS OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallsnieli Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilssn 4013 Marcy Daytsn OH 45449 Freqeency Coordinator John CeOle 1812 WysminO Ave Fnrty Fort PA 18704 Phase 7171 287-8970 George Wacker built beautiful Nieuport 11 Honors Last month mentioned award presented Baltimore Area Soaring Society Governors Citation Excellence order Governor Schafer Maryland After receiving news passing found out two clubs getting award second club Westminster Aero Modclers also achieved honor through outstanding job did presenting aerospace understanding elementary age school children Westminster Aero Modelers club has active area years As mentioned last month telling about Baltimore Area Soaring Society activity has paid off number ways club Foremost among value excellence public relations involved obtaining flying site has real plus WAM citation printed Carroll County Times follows State Maryland Governor State Maryland Westminster Aero Modelers Greetings known behalf citizens State recognitton ol impressive commitment people Maryland helping make productive difference livesas demonstrated generously donating time energy teach Carroll County Baltimore County elementary school students about wonders flight principles aviation creating valuable opportunities learning experienecs youth.. Maryland joins Governors Drug Alcohol Abuse Commission warmly commending pleased confer upon Governors Citation given under hand Great Seal State Maryland 17th day December year Lord 1991 s] William Donald Schafer Governor photo shows club members r Herman Gross William Hasert John DorI Milton Peacock Ed Goldman citation info came Milt Peacock apologize delay two clubs sery closely associated program ask other clubs have similar recognition type activity pass along can let world know contributions model aviation hying Sunday afternoon Activity About ten months ago letter Richard Tremmel asking information regarding radio control fliers Greenville North Carolina area seemed Richard about move I3urbank California area needed info could continue worlds finest sport just received note couple photos Richard has settled nicely North Carolina got acquainted some fliers actively going group Richard joined consisting fifteen members has field silting betwixt tobacco cotton makes no disturbance situation neighbors Richard says couple people club have opened small shop nearby helps supply problems locally Pie number two Richard Tremmel K&13 61powered Goldberg Cub L-4 Assisting getting fliers together transfers locale another things District Vice President can readily helps everyone long run Former District 4 Member spent part week down RC World Orlando Florida doing some work Sound Committee During visit area stopped l3ohs Hobby Shop Now should have familiar ring members mid-Virginia area beyond shop owned Bob Fuiwider Bob known years shop Cary Street Richmond People came far wide deal Bob can recall flier coming way Wallops Island Anyway Bob operated fine shop Orlando also outstanding doubt complete shop might wish visit aspect Bobs shop keeps right up date what oto modeler active flierin fact came Out Wednesday flew Ultimatc few readings Bob active contest circuit arcs flew EC Pattern some Scale also ran contests Richmond Area Radio Control Club years Well sure good see Bob talk awhile passed regards old friends up happen Orlando area 104 Model Aviation Delaware Distnct Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia DISTRICT REPORT H award Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robertt Babura tllOtisOrisoSesern MD 21144 Pliant 4101969-9350 Bob Cliampine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newytil News VA 23606 Rick Chuistoph 1348 Comberland Dr Harriooaborg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mochaniessille V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Forowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Seotty Moyer 11 Orchard Last Wilmisgton 0111801 Charles Sptar 288 Holly Last Mockosillo NC 27028 Fressency Cssrdlnator Past Yacobseci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevillt NC 28301 Phoot Esoning 1919 488-5986 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 cheeks 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 AviafionPlans Jim Wilkinson Panama City Florida writes read page 34 March Model Aviation George Myers exact cost insurance per member $9 What happens rest money Jim insurance cost per member undetermined went self-insured business tOne no other insurance company world would touch us no choice Currently total claims against us under litigation exceeds net worth answer $9 question would need crystal ball Meet Richard Carole Schneider Marietta Georgia Richard belongs important TTOMA Free Flight Club Atlanta airplane front built exactly free flight Its got funny little wires coming out end wings Richard just stands holding handle must pretty good Control Line model because hie CL Scale FAl Team World Competition Good show Richard.. Danny Littlejohn Corinth Mississippi politely demanding mention club Corinth Skyblazers club recently raised $375 local Muscular Distropby Association leg braces wheel chairs children can get out around important club currently has 11 members since paid dues have right demand anything want snap pictured below picture dont think flying think eating something Thanks report Danny Fred Mulbolland has reported Tampa Florida West Pasco Model Pilots Assoc also affiliated Society Antique Modelers SAM 77 have just finished first ANNUAL FLORIDA WINTER FLY Odessa Fred passed Out 50 trophys 42 contestants 10 States Everybody good time Pictured above Grand Champ Larry Davidson Playboy Junior radio controlled Larry came way East Northport NY attend Freds Tampa Contest Karl Hensel wants remind again attend first annual District V Fun-Fly Meridian Mississippi Also Wayne Thornton wants remind attend Tn-City Cloud Dancers Fly-In June see innocent looking airplane table above? little devil can go 140 miles hour Bill Jordan Bainbridge Georgiaand Manny Sousa Tallahassi Florida quietly talking airplane calming down before goes out screams around pylons has Rossi 40 took snap Greenville South Carolina last Quicky 500 Pylon Race J Barr CD invited last year Ill back year invite again Dont forget what Ive telling you want new 11992 AMA rule book free write Ill mail Sometimes dont listen Joe Pokays transparent covered 1/3 scale clipped wing Tayloreraft Joe now official District V Inspector experimental R/C aircraftwe got couple Joes Tayloreraft weighs 32 pounds powered spark ignition OS-300 Twin magnificent biplane constructed scratch Luther Moore Montgomery Alabama idea bi-plane Thats what said Dennis McKinney kneeling next him took picture Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery flying field Luther club Treasurer club has enviable flying field Out old farmland cow pasture Peace quiet far eye can see Wayne Nelson club President year 1992 lot marriages take place Mississippi Divorce almost unheard-of State thats lot people move See happily married couple Robert Cletia Clanton have just wedding ceremony performed model airplane flying field few minutes before picture snapped couple months ago Cletia made wedding cake decorated little model airplanes farm tools because Robert divides time between flying models farming TnCity Cloud Dancers President Wayne Thornton reported Robert seen flying little plane sky soon after marriage ceremony same day May 1992 105 5 Alabama / Florida / Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Asioclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartsszewez 3826 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vera St Gibsonvlle FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz E-12 Frailas Gusynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Ajhany MS 38652 Karl Hense RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jaclrson 2118 Thoralee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 Irgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis Bos 337 Daphne AL 36526 Diclr Panon 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmisghanr AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrsa GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Grange Ave Baldndn FL 32234 Len Webster 1000 Sycamore Mandrester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Burniu Fields Boo 1063 Srnd4and Rd. Interlachen FL 32145 Telephone 904 664-2517 Elsy Marez 2626 W Nsrthwood Santa Ans CA 92704 L George Steiner 2236 Rsgue River Dr Saaanrento CA 90816 Phone 916 362-1962 Illinois Indiana / KentueSy / Missouri 6 DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidente Ron Ballard Rt5 Box 90 Decatur 1N46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Ga Bussell 5600 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal tttel 3 Castle Dr RA #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deh&ScottJestice 156 South Franuen Bensennille 1L60100 William Kero 1808121k St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylor 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 64114 BillZimmerBox72Varna 1L61375 Frequency coordinator Paul Holsten616 W301h St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 81 65-7121 Fax816584-776 large hole column April want assure usual full pages worth left However some subject matter article removed because felt best interest AMA Id much rather have left column alert problem observed reason am sorry made choice did timing having pull out didnt help either too close deadline create new stuff read Sorry Hmm Maybe did better filling Anyway. dont know what did begin new year spent January 1 doing what like doing best flew Cheetah good friend Phil Ciholas Phil AMA member winner AMA scholarship few years back now employed Cessna aircraft company engineer get spend some time together time comes home visit family course also spend some time model flying group later day newly rebuilt Hots needed testing see can still handle Half club three us showed up fly beautiful day little wind mild temperatures Boy did ever have fun can also report Hots survived am sure enjoyed starting off new year first flights course get reports oftentimes get carried away being first fly club such report came via SIRS RIC Club newsletter read Rick Tackett began flight just before midnight landed just after midnight Did say landed Crashed better term Now question does count first flight considering ill-timed crash Thats controversy SIRS RIC Club have live rest year What think got call Gary Bussell District 6 AVP en Muncie wanted tell about progress made new site said building just about complete Itll short period time before start moving Ill bet just about time read have time would like give Ill bet can use some help Call youd like give some time good cause Per conversation Vince process setting up house group people would like give AMA day two help Are interested Give Vince call AMA HQ Gary chatting told some changes going New Castle flying field visited awhile back after attending Indoor meet making big plans old building used club house hear ye fixed roof rest room water system etc made nice place club Congrats goes out New Castles finest Now can just something about full size strip can land little easier Cheetah Boy rough gear just got back Pasadena CA first EC meeting year marks new beginning yearly travel would like hear you need old VP Out way Im already watching events newsletters Speaking newsletters dont forget Swap shop season Dont forget take along some good stuff sell swap shop go Last year saw real need merchandise several swap shops can spend money no brings anything buy have endless masses goodies demand others What about models hung up forgot about say gave up two-cycle four-cycle hold onto two-cycle engines Bring goodies swap shops point have no goods sell swap shops theres no need swap shops Now terrible thought last council meeting approved plan help clubs purchase flying sites course will start off slowly see plan works club process looking site youre ready make some sacrifices order own own site maybe plan Call Geoff Styles Director Marketing AMA HQ check out PADCOM driving force behind other major land purchase endeavors hat off efforts making purchasing flying sites number project Through efforts owning own flying sites does seem possible us Ive reading more discontent newsletters over purchase Muncie site cant see need site Other being good investment future show place world see can use site leverage helping finance plan mentioned above though members may able use Muncie site may afford opportunity buy site theyve dreamed home So speak badly Muncie site may want take broader look site now hands meets eye fact feel strongly about land acquisition looking second site Califomia As understand site would used lot Muncie site AMA has moving wrong direction could someone tell better way us use funds tie up land use As dues increases some worrying about has no increase Open members some time planned well can tell Weve changed dues amounts some keep increases bay Hopefully thatll help see AMA about raise dues read local clubs newsletter give editor call ask info came Shoot wed like know too have rumors AMA bad financial shape having borrow lot money stay afloat Yep borrowed lot money bank Muncie first phase construction full swing However plenty cash pay good business us borrow money Muncie bank tool good will may want favors future Remember site acquisition program Its back scratchin time folks guess may going overboard trying say think AMA great organization dont want hurt misinformation Ive seen lot lately guy says Im argumentative defend AMA Yep guess hes right plan continue same Im proud AMA us newsletter editor wants know about some rumor hes heard conceming AMA its much better call source find truth has good info put newsletter have fine organization editor has power tell it Misinformation makes extra work us volunteers much happier flying field instead keyboard trying straighten up tale told error defense editors know its toughest thing to come up news club month experience problem month write column would like ask other members AMA help out editors supplying good stuff write about can misinformation will left out Hey lets get another subject caught interest just recently us must face grim reaper sooner later Some clubs try make sure friends loved ones hobby style two examples Ive heard about past month Hank Walker member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association recently passed away after battle Leukemia family moved display some Hanks hobby life around casket during funeral services Included equipment photos etc what read Hank remarkable modeler remarkable family Joe Keim member Converse Flying Eagles RC Club passed away after suffering heart failure Joes family requested Joes club fly model airplane cemetery part funeral rites club looked over situation cemetery able fly model last tribute good friend What struggles read about daily lives its kinda nice see something touching examples pure love friendship ranks families Sometimes tend forget simple loving things life Enough now 106 Model Aviation Yep its February already thinking spring too still have lot nonsummer activities left attend joke building models.HUH Work weather meeting modelers waving flag seems fill hours available However shall build Super Zilch promised Cindy Curtis have appointed Don BentOdd replacement Boyd Bowdish will working parallel remainder year tough hole fill Don has very active Minneapolis area long time will excellent job Gone Flying.Forever Last week lost greatest modelers Detroit Area Jack Josiatas co-owner brother Don Joes Hobby Stores involved auto accident already miss him first meeting World Champs Kenley later visited USA fly Nationals Chicago Jack Pattern judge Midwest RIC Society site out country Sunday morning open-air breakfasts held Jack Marilyn doing cooking Jack full-scale pilot did Texas Tour regularly visits Dearborn store very pleasant good conversation modeling goodies see handle Jack VP District 7 appointed position Contest Board RC helped start servicing business financing scope local clubs owe him debt years support have received Joes starting Jack losiatas Memorial Fund will used modeling along ideas family wishes Send contributions Joes Hobby Center 7845 Wyoming Avenue Dearborn Michigan 48126 published four times year contain plans Swopshops rage shall out until April visiting Minneapolis March 7 Executive Director Mankowski too made trip AMRCC meeting 28 clubs representatives completely saturated doings AMA wished taped know information magazine reading seems low priority Muncie has recognised latest version Rand McNallys maps Next will have sign 1-69 declaring presence National Flying Site Aircraft Sectionals will have icon learn Application forms financial assistance purchasing fields clubs have completed may send look article subject next month have write thing noticcd swop shops has increase CL models kits Sturgis whole table new old kits several models ready built Michigan Exchange clubs still looking outdoor site meantime plans hold CL section Rouge Park same last year Ill give information soon get Table-top Displays have well booked have both need hand-out materials available AMA HQ darned good PR also have video tapes can copy purchase addition AVPs can attend club meeting bring information members Myself try get out much possible during winer months keep warm weather time own flying have host frequency monitors club use have 3 ICOM 7000s hand-held ICOM two channel analyzers Contact frequency Coordinators booking Plenny Bates new editor Indoor News Views passes request mention want publication send him $700 made out INAV 2505 White Eagle TRL SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 newsletter will May 1992 107 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 AssIstant Vice Preuldent Boyd Bowdisti 6410 Glenwood N Goldi PrAnserance Coordinator Joseph M HasS 5394 English Dr Tray Associate Vice PresIdents Don Bentlield 1440 WostMinnehahaAvo St Paul MN 56104 Bsd German Baa 33 Knife River MN 55609 Rustell Knetzger 2625 E Shorowoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Make 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Wutedue IA 50701 Ran Sears 132S Raslyn Puntiac Ml 461154 Frequency CoordInators Weal Bob Stamm 3116 Bayce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 LEast Bert Kelly PD Bas39001 ard Ml 4B239 Ribcrackers gathered annual winter fun fly IflotO ny uan Wamboldt Astro Wings Wisconsin President Steve Bathe committee members present check $1600 Special Olympics chairwoman Chris Reiter Scott Orten photo News Orange Texas Received letter Don Marshall Orange County Radio Control Club letter reads follows fall 1991 Orange County RC Club held special day-long fun fly picnic Orange County Association Retarded Children Eagle Point RC field Orange TX Over forty fliers 39 OCARC clients spent day together participating multitude activities flying demonstrations modelers Orange Port Arthur Beaumont Jasper Sulfur Louisiana picnic lunch provided through generous contributions support local merchants highlight day glider relay race OCARC members participated teams using buddy-box setup evetyone opportunity fly RC model airplane end day OCARC visitors presented prizes certificates participation first annual event friend Dan Marshall Please remember Safety no accident Don tier rhe grime reaper get model dates District 8 meeting fun fly will held Sundance Airport Oklahoma City have set August 1 2 opportunity visit members AMA Headquarters staff Mark contest calendar make plans attend information contact Jim Traw 405/364-8730 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Float Fly 114th Aerosquadron Grapevine will hosting float fly Dallas area May 23 24 1992 site event will Doubletree Hotel Park West lake modelers will flying L-shaped body water gently sloping manicured shorelines surrounding 125-acre lake private adjacent luxurious Doubletree Hotel Any size aircraft can comfortably flown site hotel management very enthusiastic about event has set aside hotel rooms attendees discount rate hotel hoping make largest float flys country information contact Ryan Anderson 313 Sandlewood Lane Euless TX 76039 Tel 817/267-2004 108 Model Aviation Areansas Louisiana New Meuo Oldakoma / Texas 8 DISTRICT REPORT Gene 1-lempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gaand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Aadraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Dr College Station TX 77845 Glean Grosens 10224 Kealee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Prine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Dioptay coordinator Karen Hopkios 5515 Oridgenon Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators INorthl Joe DoMond 1830 Chew Chase Corrollnon TX 75006 Sounhl Tim Aherrrs 14824 Bear Creek Pass Aootin TX 78737 Some members Orange County RIC club working community service project introduce model aviation members Orange County Association Retarded Children OCARC members Alvin R/C club have designed constructed functional Navy Escort Carrier land take off F-4U Corsair models carrier deck 48 ft long 135 ft wide models Dynaflite model Corsairs operating tail hooks open canopies bomb drops invasion markings Steve Robbins Alvin R/C club indicates models have flown times crash information contact Steve Robbins 7598 Morely St Houston TX 77061 Tel 713/645-9898 get stuff often wonder what will happen wife finds bought another model bidding times hot heavy ease auctions everyone keeps eagle eye out good bargain auctioneers change off time time fellows supplying merchandise always offer variety items shop equipment completely finished airplanes Everyone has great time Kansas News Doe Scraper AVP Hillsdale Lake Flying Field site Wing Tips V Sport Aerobatic Contest September 21st 22nd RC Barnstormers Johnson County host club put another fun-filled competition After two days spirited flying Mr Jerry Cheney walked away Top Gun award highest overall scoring percentage Wing Tips competition held twice year good number Ultimates seen fifth meeting sport aerobatic fliers Participants Kansas Missouri Iowa enjoyed contest along good number spectators RC Barnstornsers Johnson County promote quite variety types RC flying home field Hilldale Lake Contests throughout year include IMAC Sport Aerobatics Scale Aerobatics MOKRA racing Gliding Sailplaning Combat well variety fun-fly events field often serves practice site Heart America Air Show Team well Thanks hard work people like Jeff Nelson Rich Paiva Charles James Phil Mallonee Gordon McWilliams Carl Melin Mike Jim Frickey Bruce Hood Norm Pfeifer Gary Harshman Steve Milam other faithful members club Barnstormers remain active supporter model aviation Kansas City metropolitan area continuing emphasis helping training new fliers good model aviation good club Look another club highlighted next month Colorado News Jefco Auction held February first second billed largest model aviation gatherings District 9 members two-day auction features array models model Well other exciting event day two aftemoon Arvada Club invited out fly field Thanks some generous fellows able fly biplane few trips around patch As flying heard pilot next say landing point diverted biplane right clear landing other plane surprise biplane collided another airplane Wow Talk about excitement Fortunately myself other pilot both planes able land safely photo below shows results missing half elevator Well author survived first mid-air luckily hopes never has another thanks two understanding pilots Bill Barsch Blaise Recca Thanks Arvada Club hospitality Friday January 31 District 9 club officers Denver area involved informal symposium meeting educational rewarding Although billed get-acquainted meeting important ideas presented topics interest discussed first series meetings planned District 9 As VP will contact club representatives listed AMA club roster contact person important link communication chain Please check person time time Wyoming News Casper Airmodelers will holding 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fun Fly May 23 24 Casper Wyoming Contact person Gene Carson CD Chuck Smith AVP Thought month much good worst us equipment Z Comments heard throughout event included much bad best us ill behooves us talk about rest Look equipment need shop neat us airplane just missedI wish would have bidding May 1992 109 rado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming 9 DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlan ND 58421 Days 17011 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tim Bosd7ttl N58thSt Lincoln Nt 68505 Nathan Laicaster 35075 Kendall St Denver CD 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W BlstCirArvada CD 80005 Loris Moes 607 8 Van Bottiseas ND 58318 Dos Msden410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 tim Rickitti516SCloidao SisosFalls 5057103 RL Dos Scrapor 9524 Roe Ovorland Park KS 66207 ChuckSmith 220 Colambine Casper WY 82604 Freqoescy Coordinator Stese Mangiss c/s Radio Service Center BiBS Sheridas Deiver Co 80226 Phone Day 13031922-8107 Evening 3031 936-3266 Les Richardson Al Lahti computer maven Larry Bickel Jefco club president Gary Sullivan Looks like some real work gets done Blaise Recca Russ Miller after crash Left right Paul Samaras Nat Lancaster lAvi Colorado Roger Mitchel Jefco Auction council meeting opened general comment around 4 pm unusual idea hut deserves lot merit Too bad Friday afternoon Perhaps few District Ten interested would have present input Shown center picture new council member good friend Russel Miller North Pole Carrington ND replacing good friend great guy Travis McGinnis Travis shown receiving Meritorious Service award president Don Lowe Travis youll missed pictured warmly welcomed new member council Joe Beshar District 2 Joe going real asset AMA District 2 Joe replacing favorite guy good friend John Byrne John always read admired Second District Thoughts shall miss Back council three Howard Crispin Howard has published through AMA book sound have personally used several occasions rescue Flight Sites Good job Howard background top photo above clearly shows attendance interested District 10 AMAers Thank Loren Nicholson Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Al Williamson attendance shown District 10 property acquisition leader Gary Hover Gary presented first potential regional flying site council won overwhelming support its further study Im calling today Open Line Friday am revealing some unhappy campers thoughts District 10 VP following Wayne Hanson Wayne Buds you.. Mr Don Lowe President AMA Dear Sir As model builder flier since 1936 AMA member since NAA wish express displeasure District 10 Vice President Reginald Keyawa First monthly column Model Aviation has little coverage area except state California Most reporting high-tech expensive side hobby instead reports average sport flier Second reading columns constant reference alcohol model flying time admonished him about what called necessities flying radio fuel model brewskies etc returned letter scrawled thanks comments across bottom crowning glory column December 1991 issue Model Aviation described Crows Landing facility California has swimming poo1 adult serving facility providing AMF better known Adult Modification Fluid nerve associate AMA called AMA AMF disgusting know alcohol has no place model field model event mentioned party resulted broken bones people thrown pool time get rid people brag about condone drinking model activities Lets get away situations better yet forbid Cant find VP will work show pictures plain ordinary modelers form backbone AMA God help us man has re-elected District 10 Vice President solution may tear up AMA cardsYours better flying Wayne Hanson 189 B Paseo Sarta Green Valley AZ 85614 Wayne youre absolutely right no high tech stuff column Bob Schlosberg Dear Mr Keyawa Ive member AMA 15 years nowcertainly long time lot longer way RC people travel through hobby Ive member two districts 10 read Model Aviation month try keep reasonably current group people hardly recognize Free Flight find hard understand Ive reading column now since youve installed District 10 VP cant remember youve ever mentioned anything about Free Flightpower rubber scale FFso recent idea imposing fine thats what Ill call $500 District 10 members California fliers can find flying sites unbelievable What makes think people Arizona Hawaii Nevada Utah want donate money Californias problems have plenty flying sites Arizona fine suspect other states well clalm money District 10 somehow think means California little world California RC have attended Free Flight events recent years Mile Square Park course shared RC CL crowd well racketeers unsafe flying hotdog antics Ive appalled look safety RC crowd fly over flight line parked cars over general area flight Ive seen models auger less 20 feet Free Flighter heard story hitting someone realize small number may AMA members insight some RC people thoughtiess antics feeling shared people FF community think should pay extra type good will distributed RC areas Free Flighters need favors some sort compensation community people tell fly model airplanes immediately think fly RC want tell us get lost have explain Im sure sound like angry person am little respect bobby enjoy seeing what others fieldsincluding RC never tire seeing other peoples creations appreciating work true modelers fields since am fairly well accomplished area FF rubber scale balk idea yours would seriously consider withdrawing own AMA membership well wifes would $60 loss AMA over $500 surcharge feeling should reconsider idea persist very least should test waters other states because doubt have same problems California comes flying sites own report Tucson group prime example what understand neighbor involved RC Phoenix area have no problems either RC money Hobby shops magazine advertising respect its much like college football looks like its whole college athletic program people lower echelon still dont like being abused dog top Remembermodeling started Free Flight its making strong revival attested FAC groups NFFS dont think AMA district vice president should ignore group modelers impose mandatory surcharges benefit RC Sincerely Bob Schlosberg Bob thanks letter think thoughts whats wrong world deal ok hell rest Edge - 110 Mo AMAdel Aviation Io Anzona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa DisIricI X Vica-Presidenl 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Assaclate Vice Presidents Marc M Karpowicir 570W Center Logan UT 84321 BettySfream3723SnswdenAve Lang Beach CAIIBOB Al Williamson 445 Westhy Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Cuordinatars George Steiner 2238 Roue Riser Dr Sacraments CA 95826 tlayMare26t W Northwoad Santa Ana CA 92704 John Byrne receiving Fellowship award Pres Lowe complaints VPs dont write ahout what EC doing get feedhack district says what see time what want read few less five have indicated desire details column What Executive Council doing Well decided try figure out way can help local clubs huy own flying sites Actually first discussion idea took place shout eight years ago hut put Al carefully gels belicrank assembly put together builder watches intently hold until summer tumed over necessary experts see can make workAnother issue proposed contest license Good ides Suppose have competition license costs say $5 ordinary AMA dues required rule hook events would provide certain things What Well rule hook possibly different format revisions updates funding contest hoard members attend meetings hammer out problems rules funding research applicable contest kinds things providing judges training automatic FAt membership maybe building data base active contestants disciplines allowing better communication participants point its idea Whats opinion Contest time approaches Dont forget Great Oregon EXPO Corvallis April 11 & 12th Should have AMA meeting can talk AVP holding An Executive Council meeting will keep far away SRAC will have Polar Bear Fun Fly field Snohomish Model Airport April 5 will 31st Annual Polar Bear Does make oldest annual contest district Come Skyknights Spring Opener Float Fun Fly OMAS pond April 26 Evergreen Radio Modelers Association ERMA will hold annual Float Plane Fun Fly Sunday April 5 Wenherg State Park Lake Goodwin Essentially take Arlington Airport exit #206 head west 36th NW turn left about 157th St Call John Lein 206/435-0280 information Zillab AKA Volcano Fun Fly will May 16-17 Bens field number 22 best Fun Flys around contest starts Saturday fun starts early arrivals show up Some best flying will take place after dark RVs tents fliers relive old flights contests lot people show up week before contest enloy themselves totally So want have place park better contact Mike Hanratty 413 5 81st Ave Yakima WA 98908 call evenings please 509/966-1092 arent hookups water sanitary facilities site arent going bring RV would appreciate letting know intend show up Dont send money just let know Another event Zillab site Bens Field will Spring Opener sponsored Columbia Basin Big Birds IMAA Ch 167 Dates April 4 & 5 flying will 9 am until dusk will have swap area concessions raffle Its nice field enjoyable place fly will Big l3ird Fly Boeing HAWKS field Kent 12th April Last month pictures Bill Wesphal SRACs Lake Ballinger Fly-In rules arc simple experienced flier fly safely have good time pits crowded fine aircraft flown bunch spectators came foot car bus watch enjoy did happen Several years ago Bill Wesphal Mountlake Terrace Centennial Commission through contact able arrange benefit model air shows Lake Ballinger public modelers response shows enthusiastic came partial waiver city ordinance prohibits model flying public park intemal combustion engines lake Due clubs demonstrated interest affairs community water-based model flying permitted November through middle April specific days lake surrounded homes has golf course north edge Great care taken fly permitted keep away houses golf course some special events such Ballinger 91 August 25th given special waivers last event allowed host club Seattle Radio Acm Club able offer $400 scholarship senior Mountlake Terrace HS plans major math science engineering college/university aeronautic and/or science-math related course community college Bill Westphal rest SRAC members commended superb efforts gaining recognition within Mountlake Terrace community model aviation positive part community activities Al Fernandez told about some classes model aircraft building giving showed some pictures asked copies show classes held Federt Way Boys Girls Club Al said lots help wife Dawn very good kids Dawn built plane own Besides Dawn Bill Darkow Cam Coughtin came couple nights help Als account Most first class spent boys running around room making airplane noises holding airplane parts over heads model Frank Macys Firebaby II design will another class starting late January 92 Hopefully will some girls involved next class Al said couldnt identify individual fledglings included Denny Lawton Tony Lawton Nathanial Barton Christopher Barton Jason Recer Barons Model Club Spokane will have 2nd Annual Ice Breaker Pattem Fly Deer Park May 30/31 Theres room RVs no hook-ups will food beverages available BBQ Saturday night Events include Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Turnaround new IMAA chapter being formed Boise area Big Birds Treasure Valley interested contact L T Lessinger 3105 Lindsay Ave Boise Idaho 83705 208/336-4739 Over Memorial Day weekend Salmon RC Fliers will host annual Fun Salmon Idaho low-key event main idea flying airplanes fun relaxing getting together reasonably large group like same thing can enhance enjoyment Besides Salmon has scenery defies description must see believe May 1992 111 Alaska / Idaho Montana / OreGon Washington 11 DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Distlict Xl Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5031 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760872422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tsm Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bsx 86 Wilder ID 83876 Jerry Hslcsmb 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 810th Bear Dr Anchoraqge AK 98516 Dave Mallens 15559 Palentise Ave Seattle WA 96133 Brace Nelson 807 1 Vickshsrg St Spakane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamalti Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave 1 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Freqoency Coordinator Al Watson 138-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 fledglings concentrate engine bellcrank assembly putting finishing touches prior flight group finished aircraft Last shot shows moment truth Will fly course did SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr Big engines big sound levels big problems number members operating big airplanes big engines both AMA Scale events IMAA-type flying rapidly growing sport Its growing because ease flying comes larger aircraft greater visibility wide choice aircraft modeled Most models scale very scale-like appearance activity creates some potential difficulties clubs individuals Foremost among question noise sound pressure levels distances away pilot positions models being flown lack appreciation both concerns Any questions left relative cost safety other technical aspects will leave others time being have need consider first two size model will quite often mean flier has little appreciation distance model covers flight means some question you make wide sweeping split S turnaround Are keeping inside flight boundaries established field fact turning over house project off right extremely important question becomes important look second equation loud point turnaround measured housing area relatively easy find out dB level operate full throttle over bard surface nine feet aircraft assuming sound level flight same ground probably can compute reading neighbors house because can possibly determine viewed pilot position thing can take sound readings property lines question couple considerations flew directly over house question need immediately consider flying manner will permit repeating problem said first step read ambient locality What should expect Typically suburban quiet neighborhood will read low 40 dB range mid50 dB range Ideally would never operate manner would exceed ambient value might extremely difficult alternative keep close value possible greater difference greater chance complaints fly distance might considered greatest under normal flying conditions sound level still much greater ambient have two options can attempt get sound level measured ground much lower can alter flight path order provide greater distance between neighbor choices alternative could complaint subsequent loss flying site Survey On 10-11-12 February 1992 spent days working Don Lowe members RC World Club Orlando Florida doing extensive checking aircraft operation ground flight work done using third octave band analyzer types aircraft ranged powered 40 engines up through 42 large models two reasons members fly large models taking comprehensive look category Over 100 recordings made botth running ground during fly past will take some time correlate data get print interesting will comments should encourage consider better mufflers vibration isolation selection propellers better suited match performance aircraft flying model design same power someone else club will probably have easier go getting proper equipment set up situation will find have need some experimentation getting desired operation next issue will provide some anaiysis data interim thing certainly determined R/C World will very likely have need shift flight path new runway about 30 order guarantee nor flying over some houses After years operation building now taking place progression larger models other factors mean change always easy quite often necessary New equipment Landing Products has working couple years develop propeller larger engines have APC props sizes up through sixteen inches some time have received widespread acceptance around world Working sizes eighteen inches up presents number different equations path taken has manufacture propeller metal huh blades can replaced either order change pitch due damage both blades propeller being offered two three blade styles photo shows complete propeller set blades next month take look large engine operation prop shown 18-10 certainly appear much quieter flight Landing Products located PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 second item new type vibration isolator system being offered sizes wide range engines shown photo typical used engines such Quadra G-38 supposedly up six cubic inches unit comes two different insert materials fabric impregnated type will support heavier loads photo shows half assembled half consists neoprene sheet four metal parts necessary sheet metal screws set plates attaches engine mount other pre-drilled mounting firewall neoprene sheet completely isolates engine airframe manufactured Art Designs PO Box 2606 Page AZ 86040 Next time Big engines solutions quieter operation Save fields AI -w wv 112 Model Aviation APC Prop blades New type vibration isolator manufactured Art Designs